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  • Oct- 2025 -
    14 October
    The D-Rex roaring in red light in 'Jurassic World Rebirth'
    Daniel
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    ‘Jurassic World’ TV Series Official Trailer Arrives Online

    The Jurassic Park universe has grown far beyond the original films, proving that dinosaurs are as captivating on screen as ever. Jurassic World Rebirth, the latest film in the series that was released this summer, pulled in over $850 million globally, underscoring the franchise’s enduring box office success despite a mixed to negative critical reception. Directed by Gareth Edwards (2014's Godzilla

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  • 13 October
    Minnie Mouse at Hollywood and Vine
    Rick Lye
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    Disney Closes Character Breakfast, Removing Disney Junior Characters From Hollywood Studios

    Changes to Character Offerings at Hollywood Studios Disney has discontinued the Disney Junior Play ‘n' Dine experience at Hollywood & Vine within Hollywood Studios, effectively removing the opportunity for young guests to interact with their favorite Disney Junior characters. This closure eliminates popular meet-and-greet sessions with characters such as Vampirina, Doc McStuffins, and Fancy

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  • 13 October
    Galactic Starcruiser possible return
    Andrew Boardwine
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    Disney Finally Confirms What Star Wars Fans Have Feared All Along

    The writing has been on the wall for a while, but now it’s official: the Galactic Starcruiser is never coming back. What was once one of Disney’s most ambitious themed experiences will soon be nothing more than office space. And just like that, a bold Star Wars experiment is gone forever. A Dream That Never Recovered When Disney launched the Galactic Starcruiser, it promised something extraordinar

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  • 13 October
    A bronze statue of Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse at Magic Kingdom
    Andrew Boardwine
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    Fans Stunned as Disney Wipes Out Classic Magic Kingdom Location

    Magic Kingdom just erased a piece of its own history. A quiet, charming location that once defined the park’s old-school feel has been leveled as part of a massive transformation. And for fans who have been keeping an eye on construction walls for weeks, it still feels like a gut punch. A Sudden Goodbye Without much fanfare, Aunt Polly’s has officially been demolished. Construction crews have clea

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  • 13 October
    Crowds in front of Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom.
    Rick Lye
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    Triple-Digit Wait Times Resurface at Disney World Attractions

    Surge in Wait Times at Disney Attractions Recently, Disney World experienced a significant surge in wait times at its attractions. For the first time in months, nine rides reached triple-digit wait durations, with the highest recorded wait time soaring to 140 minutes at Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure. This surge highlights the high demand for popular rides at Disney World during peak attendance, esp

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  • 13 October
    Universal's iconic lighthouse with a sign that reads “Islands of Adventure”
    Andrew Boardwine
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    Fans Stunned as Universal Quietly Closes Toon Lagoon Favorite

    Toon Lagoon has always had this quirky, old-school energy that sets it apart from every other corner of Universal’s Islands of Adventure. The bold colors, cartoonish signs, and splashy attractions make it impossible to walk through without feeling like you’ve stepped into a Sunday comic strip. And tucked among all that charm was a tiny shop that loyal fans adored: Wossamotta U. This little retail

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  • 13 October
    Main Street at Disney World decorated for the holidays, leading up to Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom.
    Andrew Boardwine
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    The Harsh Truth About Visiting Disney World at Christmas

    It’s no secret that Christmas at Walt Disney World Resort is pure magic. The decorations sparkle, the music fills every corner, and Main Street, U.S.A. feels straight out of a holiday film. But behind all the festive beauty is a reality that catches thousands of guests off guard each year. Visiting during the busiest time of the year requires strategy, stamina, and a little bit of luck. It’s Packe

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  • 13 October
    A sign for Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios features a large animatronic bear with a bow tie waving above glowing text outlined in neon lights.
    Eva Miller
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    Stolen?! Shocking Photo Shows Freddy Fazbear Missing Body Part at Universal Event

    Universal Orlando Resort’s Halloween Horror Nights has been drawing attention this year for a reason other than its frights. Fans at the event have noticed that the Freddy Fazbear statue—a key centerpiece of the Five Nights at Freddy’s (FNAF) display—is missing a hand. Designed to look like aged stone, the statue is meant to pay homage to the hit video game franchise, but its current state has lef

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  • 13 October
    Split image: On the left, a graphic of Mickey Mouse waving with "Walt Disney World annual passholder." On the right, a person in a Mickey Mouse costume waves from the window of a red train.
    Alessia Dunn
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    $200 Park Tickets? Here’s the Discount Disney Doesn’t Want You to Miss

    Walt Disney World Annual Passholders are getting a bit of a break this month — and it comes in the form of online savings. Starting October 15, 2025, Annual Passholders can enjoy an exclusive 20% discount at DisneyStore.com, part of a limited-time offer that runs through October 26. This digital shopping perk, available only to verified Walt Disney World Annual Passholders, comes at a time when Di

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  • 13 October
    A photo of Disneyland’s Sleeping Beauty Castle during the day with blue rooftops and pink walls. Inset, a circular image shows the same castle at night lit up with colorful lights. Trees and sky are visible in the background.
    Alessia Dunn
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    Disneyland’s Castle Looks Like a Winter Wonderland After Overnight “Snowstorm”

    While Halloween is still in full swing across Disneyland Resort, signs of the next seasonal celebration have already started appearing — and the first evidence is hard to miss. Guests walking through Disneyland Park this week may have noticed a dusting of “snow” high atop Sleeping Beauty Castle, signaling that the resort is already preparing for the 2025 holiday season, which officially begins on

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