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Oct- 2026 -13 October
EPCOT World Showcase Area To Close on January 11, 2027
Walt Disney World Resort has pulled forward the date of an upcoming refurbishment at one of the most popular spots in the EPCOT World Showcase. Guests who planned to drop by for a pint at the Rose & Crown in early 2027 will want to adjust their plans. A Closure That Got Bigger and Earlier In early October, Walt Disney World Resort announced that the Rose & Crown Table-Service restaurant in the Uni
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13 October
Disneyland Blocks Original Theme Park Entrance Area, Effective Immediately
Walking up to Disneyland Park now means taking a detour. With the last two eastern ticket booths demolished, Disneyland Resort has walled off a larger stretch of the Esplanade, and theme park guests are being steered around the construction zone on their way to the gates. A Bigger Work Zone Takes Shape Disneyland Resort demolished four ticket booths on the eastern side of the Esplanade between Dis
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13 October
Josh D’Amaro To Make Disney Parks Announcements on November 17
Mark your calendars, Disney fans. On November 17, The Walt Disney Company will release its fiscal fourth quarter results, and what executives say during that webcast could offer a preview of how much your next park vacation will cost. The call is expected to be led by CEO Josh D’Amaro, who stepped into the top job after serving as Chairman of Disney Experiences, alongside CFO Hugh Johnston. Beyond
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13 October
Disney and Orlando Magic Announce Partnership Extension at Kia Center
Disney and the Orlando Magic extended their deal. The logo stays on the jersey. They also unveiled a redesigned Walt Disney World Atrium inside the Kia Center, with updated artwork and projection technology that transforms the space using imagery from the theme parks. Everybody is going to write about the jersey. The atrium is the actual story. Some context. The Kia Center is not just where the Ma
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13 October
SeaWorld Orlando Pulls the Plug on Coaster After Deadly Six Flags Horror
This closure comes with a phrase in place of a specific reason: “an abundance of caution.” SeaWorld Orlando has closed its Mako coaster temporarily, and the park's statement ties the decision to a death at another park, Six Flags Over Georgia. A content note: this report discusses a death. Every claim below is attributed to the party that made it, and we've been careful to separate fac
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13 October
Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios Fully Booked at Disney World
This week, the Disney Park Pass reservation screen has a story to tell. On Tuesday, October 13, the Disney Park Pass system showed no reservations at three of Walt Disney World's four parks, and Magic Kingdom showed none for Wednesday either. On top of that, Disney is raising the maximum prices for several Lightning Lane Single Pass attractions starting November 1. We've pulled both stories togeth
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13 October
101 Deaths Recorded Across Six Flags Properties as Coaster Shutdowns Spread
A single number can dominate a conversation, and this week that number is 101. It appears at the bottom of a bar chart titled “Deaths by Six Flags Park,” where 27 bars run from 13 down to 1. The chart is getting attention at an obvious moment: a man died at Six Flags Over Georgia on Monday after reportedly falling from the Goliath roller coaster. A content note first: this report discu
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13 October
Universal Confirms More Islands of Adventure Changes, Closes Classic Ride at 6 P.M.
Universal Orlando Resort is making significant changes to Islands of Adventure, but guests visiting during October might notice something unusual about one of the park's original attractions. While the theme park continues welcoming visitors into the evening, a popular water ride is shutting down hours earlier. The adjustment comes amid Columbus Day week, when families are visiting Orlando for fal
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13 October
Disney Officially Releases Full List of Perks Included With Holiday Resort Stays This Year
Disney World hotels aren't simply places to sleep between long days in the parks, especially once Christmas arrives. Disney is leaning into that idea as the holiday season approaches, reminding guests that booking one of its Resort hotels offers benefits beyond just having a room close to the action. Some can save time during a crowded park day. Others make a hotel stay another part of the Christm
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13 October
Disneyland Exit Goes Dark as Police Flood Resort Area
It started with a puzzling post on social media: guests at the Disneyland Resort weren't being allowed to leave the way they normally would, and nobody seemed to know why. By the end of the evening, more posts, videos, and comments had added detail, along with a few explanations that didn't match. In a situation like this, wording is everything. This report sticks to what was posted, labels who po
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