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  • Sep- 2025 -
    9 September
    The Magic Kingdom Cinderella Castle at Disney World on a bright, sunny day.

    Disney World Ride Breaks Down With Guests “Packed in Like Sardines”

    While EPCOT’s International Food & Wine Festival draws crowds eager to celebrate global flavors, one of the park’s most recent attractions, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, became the focus of a less-than-typical guest experience earlier this week. Cosmic Rewind, which opened on May 27, 2022, marked EPCOT’s very first roller coaster and remains a signature achievement for Walt Disney Imagin

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  • 9 September
    A glowing Disneyland Hotels sign with Tinker Bell and golden stars shines at night against a deep blue sky and the hotel's exterior wall, softly lit with purple lighting.

    Disney Announces Upcoming Reopening of Downtown Disney Entrance

    Disneyland Hotel has been barricaded; there’s good news on the horizon. The west-side security entrance, which abruptly closed earlier this month, will not be going away for good. According to communication shared directly with WDWNT by Disneyland Resort, the entrance closure is only temporary, and plans are in place to reopen it once ongoing work is completed. For guests familiar with the layout,

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  • 9 September
    Johnny Depp as Jack Sparrow

    “Internal Decision” Revealed About Future of ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’

    Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean is preparing to head back to theaters, and longtime producer Jerry Bruckheimer has revealed that the next chapter may not leave all of its old crew behind. Audiences first met Captain Jack Sparrow in 2003’s Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, a film that shocked skeptics by becoming a runaway success. Johnny Depp’s quirky take on the pirate cap

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  • 9 September
    A bright bakery display reminiscent of a Disney Cake Bake Shop features a variety of cakes and pastries under glass domes. Shelves are adorned with chocolate, vanilla, and pink frosted creations, alongside delicate pastries and tarts. The atmosphere is elegant and inviting.

    Disney’s Infamous $25 Cake Slice Restaurant Found Serving Raw Meats

    For many visitors, dining at Walt Disney World is a chance to experience themed restaurants, creative cuisine, and over-the-top treats. But one new location is under fire after a guest shared a troubling experience that’s now drawing attention online. According to a now-viral Reddit post, a guest dining at the recently opened Cake Bake Shop by Gwendolyn Rogers was shocked to find that their husban

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  • 9 September
    The view of splash mountain at disneyland

    Is Splash Mountain Returning to Disney? Fans Spot Clues About Possible Revival

    Fans of Disney's theme parks are stirring with excitement and curiosity as new clues have emerged, hinting at the potential return of the iconic—but controversial—Splash Mountain attraction. Removed from the parks in recent years due to its ties to the film Song of the South, the ride has remained absent despite the overwhelming nostalgia it holds for many fans. Now, with some subtle references po

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  • 9 September
    Hermione puts the Time Turner around Harry's neck in 'Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban'

    Oscar-Winning ‘Harry Potter’ Star Sadly Passes Away

    Stuart Craig, one of the most influential and decorated production designers in modern cinema, has died at the age of 83. A three-time Academy Award winner whose career spanned over five decades, Craig leaves behind a body of work that shaped the way entire generations visualize history, fantasy, and the space in between. His death, following a long illness related to Parkinson’s disease, was anno

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  • 9 September
    Crowds on Main Street USA at Disneyland Park in Paris

    Disney Trips Could Be Grounded Due to Nationwide Strike on September 10

    Europe-bound travelers, take note: a large-scale air traffic control strike in France is scheduled for September 10, 2025, and it could severely impact travel plans across the continent. If your autumn itinerary includes a visit to Disneyland Paris, you may want to review your options—fast. Disruption Set to Affect Thousands Across Europe The upcoming 24-hour strike, announced by France’s primary

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  • 9 September
    Left: Person wearing sparkly purple Minnie Mouse ears in front of a castle. Right: The Haunted Mansion attraction at night, lit with warm lights and surrounded by trees.

    Ranking Every Classic Disney World Ride Still Open in 2025

    Change is the heartbeat of Walt Disney World, but that often means classic attractions vanish. For longtime visitors, watching favorites disappear feels like losing old friends. Still, some survivors from the 70s and 80s continue to draw crowds. These rides are more than entertainment—they’re history in motion. Here’s how they rank today. Credit: Disney Farewell to the Fallen Before diving into th

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  • 9 September
    Mickey Mouse at EPCOT inside Disney World.

    Disney World’s Magic Didn’t Just Pause in 2020 — It Shifted for Good

    When Walt Disney World shut down in March 2020, fans assumed the closure was temporary. But when the parks finally reopened, the ripple effects of that one decision turned out to be permanent. Disney didn’t just pause operations—it reshaped them. What Was Lost Guests quickly realized that not everything returned. Stage shows like Voyage of the Little Mermaid never reopened, and the “little touches

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  • 9 September
    Split image: Left side shows the entrance gate of a theme park at sunset with ornate decorations and "Epic Universe" sign. Right side is a black-and-white photo of a classic mummy monster with arms crossed over its chest.

    Universal Just Killed Off Its Monsters Legacy After Epic Universe News

    Something unsettling is happening at Universal Orlando Resort. Once a reliable part of the parks, the studio's Classic Monsters are being shuffled away from their long-time homes. For generations, guests could expect to bump into Dracula, Frankenstein, and the Wolfman somewhere on the property. Now, those encounters are vanishing. The monsters are being boxed into Epic Universe, Universal’s newest

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