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  • Aug- 2026 -
    5 August
    Guests fill Main Street, U.S.A., gathering in front of Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom on a bright, sunny day.
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    Disney Confirms Fantasyland Classic Is Close to Returning at Magic Kingdom

    Magic Kingdom guests have been waiting months for one colorful Fantasyland favorite to return, and Disney has finally provided the biggest sign yet that the reopening is getting closer. Big Top Souvenirs has been closed since February as crews worked on refurbishing the Storybook Circus gift shop. While Disney previously said the location would reopen later this year, there hadn't been many visibl

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  • 5 August
    Guests stroll toward the iconic entrance of Disney California Adventure Park
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    Disneyland Gives Its Second Theme Park a Makeover, Effective August 2026

    Disney California Adventure Park has a new look this week. The overnight installation that greeted Southern California theme park guests on Wednesday morning signals that Oogie Boogie Bash season has officially begun at Disneyland Resort, even if the first event night is still two weeks away. What Changed at Disney California Adventure Park Overnight WDWNT reported on August 5 that Disneyland Reso

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  • 5 August
    The girl with the umbrella portrait in the Haunted Mansion stretching room
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    After 54 Years, Disney World Updates Haunted Mansion Stretching Room Scene

    One of the most controversial scenes in Disney Park history just got a quiet upgrade. The change Walt Disney World Resort made on August 5 puts to rest, at least for now, the years-long debate over whether the hanging corpse would ever be removed from the Stretching Room of the Haunted Mansion. Two Weeks of Uncertainty The saga began on July 24, when Magic Kingdom Park guests noticed that the hang

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  • 5 August
    split image: on the left, Josh D'Amaro claps. on the right, Tony Stark using JARVIS
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    Josh D’Amaro Addresses AI Future as Disney Brings ‘J.A.R.V.I.S.’ System to Imagineering

    Artificial intelligence is no longer just a behind-the-scenes tool for Disney. The company is becoming increasingly open about how the technology is helping shape everything from attraction development to vacation planning, giving fans a better understanding of where AI fits into the future of Disney Experiences. During the company's latest earnings call, CEO Josh D'Amaro shared new details about

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  • 5 August
    magic kingdom crowds around cinderella castle
    Brittni Ward
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    Disney Reverses Course With Rare Lightning Lane Price Cut at Magic Kingdom

    Here's something Disney guests don't see very often: a price drop. As vacation costs continue to rise across Walt Disney World, Disney has quietly lowered the price of its Lightning Lane Premier Pass at two of its four theme parks. The change gives guests the lowest Premier Pass prices ever offered at Magic Kingdom and ties the lowest price previously available at Disney's Animal Kingdom. The disc

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  • 5 August
    The Haunted Mansion at Magic Kingdom as seen from the Rivers of America.
    Jess Colopy
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    A New Look for a 54-Year-Old Icon: Disney Reimagines the Haunted Mansion

    The Haunted Mansion, which has been part of Magic Kingdom Park since opening day in 1971, has been quietly undergoing an exterior refurbishment for several months. This week, Walt Disney World Resort guests are finally seeing what all that scaffolding, scrim, and construction activity was for. The Reveal That Guests Have Been Waiting For On Tuesday, WDWNT reported that the final visible signs of c

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  • 5 August
    split image: on the left, live-action moana. on the right, mandalorian and grogu
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    As ‘The Mandalorian’ and Live-Action ‘Moana’ Flop, Disney Addresses Future IP Plans

    Disney is standing by two of its biggest franchises, even after both fell well short of the box-office numbers the company had hoped for. While many studios might respond by reevaluating their strategy, Disney is making it clear that theatrical revenue isn't the only measure of success. During its latest earnings presentation, the company openly discussed the performance of its newest Star Wars mo

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  • 5 August
    A promotional image for a daily jigsaw puzzle featuring Kilimanjaro Safaris. The image includes a puzzle piece background and a safari vehicle with passengers driving through a lush area with a pond and wildlife. Text reads "Daily Jigsaw Puzzle" and "Kilimanjaro Safaris.
    Jamie Sylvester
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    Disney Jigsaw Puzzle: Kilimanjaro Safaris

    Get ready for a wild adventure on Kilimanjaro Safaris, located in the Africa section of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park! Quick Tip: Do you want to make the puzzle easier or more challenging? Select the grid option to adjust the number of pieces before pressing “OK” to start the puzzle. Jigsaw Puzzle Experience More Disney Themed Puzzles DINOSAUR at Animal Kingdom Disney’s Animal Kingdom Photo Spot Re

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  • 5 August
    Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker screaming in 'A New Hope'
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    Disney and Lucasfilm Reveal First Look at New ‘Star Wars: Episode IV’

    Star Wars is heading somewhere it has never gone before. Disney and Lucasfilm have unveiled the first official look at Star Wars: Gobaith Newydd, a brand-new Welsh-language version of George Lucas' original Star Wars film (1977), which will introduce the iconic adventure to audiences in a completely new way. The project was announced by Disney, Lucasfilm, Welsh broadcaster S4C, and Creative Wales,

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  • 5 August
    a family at Disney World's Hollywood Studios in Toy Story Land area
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    Disney World Passholders Get 3 Exclusive Perks at Hollywood Studios This Month

    Being a Walt Disney World Annual Passholder comes with benefits that go beyond unlimited visits. Throughout the year, Disney rolls out exclusive merchandise, food, and special experiences designed just for Passholders, giving frequent visitors something new to enjoy during their trips. That tradition continues on August 11, when three new limited-time offerings arrive at Disney's Hollywood Studios

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