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Sep- 2025 -9 September
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
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
“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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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