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Aug- 2026 -5 August
Lucasfilm Replaces Rey Skywalker’s Solo ‘Star Wars’ Film With Brand-New Project
Rey Skywalker's return was supposed to introduce a new era for Star Wars, with Daisy Ridley once again stepping into the role of the Jedi who would rebuild the Order 15 after the events of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019). However, while that film remains stuck in development, another female-led story has already arrived — and its premise sounds surprisingly similar to Rey's long-awaited so
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5 August
‘Star Wars’ Officially Replaces Iconic Phrase After Nearly 50 Years
Star Wars is entering a new era as Lucasfilm prepares to bring the galaxy far, far away to audiences in a way it never has before. Ahead of the franchise's 50th anniversary in 2027, Disney, Lucasfilm, Welsh broadcaster S4C, and Creative Wales have announced the first-ever Welsh-language version of George Lucas' original Star Wars film (1977). Titled Star Wars: Gobaith Newydd, the project will see
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5 August
Disney World Reacts to Incoming Ghost Town, Drops Lightning Lane Premier Pass Cost in Late August
Walt Disney World is preparing to lower the cost of its Magic Kingdom Lightning Lane Premier Pass to $299 on two dates in late August, marking one of the more notable pricing shifts for the paid line-skipping product so far this year. The adjustment comes as Disney's parks and experiences division continues to report record profitability despite softer attendance figures, a trend company executive
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5 August
Epic Universe Slapped With Lawsuit After a Guest Suffered Injuries During a Recent Visit
Theme-park safety conversations tend to begin with the biggest machinery: restraint systems, launch tracks, towering drops, and the sophisticated ride vehicles carrying guests through Orlando’s newest attractions. A new lawsuit involving Universal Epic Universe focuses on something far less spectacular—and much easier to encounter. Juan Bautista Tenjo filed a negligence complaint against Universal
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4 August
Disney Confirms Mickey Mouse Will Leave Florida Theme Park, Effective August 9
A Disney's Hollywood Studios staple is going dark next week. While Walt Disney World Resort has promised it will come back before the year is out, no specific date has been attached to that commitment. Mickey Shorts Theater Closing August 9 Walt Disney World Resort updated the official webpage for Vacation Fun — An Original Animated Short with Mickey & Minnie on Tuesday, confirming that the Mickey
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4 August
Disney Takes Another Step Forward in Battle Against Line Jumpers
Disneyland Resort has a new weapon in its ongoing fight against the line-cutting and reseller chaos that has turned weekly releases of new Disney Trading Pins into recurring madness. The Weekly Drop That's Been Causing Problems Every Tuesday, Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World Resort, and the Disney Store release new Disney Trading Pins — open-edition, limited-edition, and limited-release styles
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4 August
Three Violent Altercations Reported at Disney World Between 10:30 p.m. And 4:30 a.m.
Overnight shifts were eventful for police officers at Walt Disney World Resort, with three separate physical altercations reported across the theme park and hotel property in just six hours. Here's a breakdown of what unfolded between August 3 and August 4. A Fight Breaks Out Minutes After Park Close Disney's Hollywood Studios had barely gone dark for the night when trouble started. Just over half
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4 August
Universal Orlando Guests Have a New Way to Recognize Team Members
Every guest has a story about an employee who made their vacation better. Maybe someone helped solve a problem, offered directions at the perfect moment, or turned an ordinary interaction into a memorable one. Universal Orlando Resort is now giving guests an official way to recognize those employees through a brand-new feature inside its mobile app. The new “#UOFistBump” option allows
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4 August
‘Harry Potter’ Already Moves Beyond Emma Watson With Major Hermione Update
HBO's upcoming Harry Potter series is still several months away from making its debut, but the studio is already looking ahead to its second season. That alone says plenty about Warner Bros.' confidence in the reboot, but the latest update also puts the spotlight on the show's most closely watched recasting: Hermione Granger. Emma Watson's performance helped define the original film franchise for
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4 August
Disney World Reveals New Details on Tower of Terror Renovation Work
The ongoing mystery construction project at Twilight Zone Tower of Terror just got a lot harder to ignore. What started as a modest patch of scaffolding at Disney's Hollywood Studios has now spread across the Hollywood Tower Hotel's iconic facade, giving Walt Disney World Resort guests a clearer picture of just how extensive this refurbishment really is. Scaffolding Now Reaches Toward the Hollywoo
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