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Oct- 2026 -10 October
Disney Confirms Closure of Long-Running ‘The Lion King’ Show
Another Disney theme park attraction is preparing to close. Disney has brought The Lion King to life in several ways since the original animated film premiered in 1994. From meet-and-greets with Simba and Rafiki to Broadway-style productions, the franchise has remained a fixture at Disney parks around the world. At Walt Disney World Resort, Festival of the Lion King has operated at Disney's Animal
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10 October
Michael Jackson’s Thriller Could Finally Come to Universal Halloween Horror Nights in 2027
Universal Orlando Resort is already facing speculation about its next Halloween season. New Universal HHN 2027 rumors suggest Michael Jackson’s Thriller and the creature-feature classic Gremlins could become part of Halloween Horror Nights 36 at Universal Studios Florida. The rumored properties appear in discussion attributed to the social media account Maniacs Nation. However, the original post c
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10 October
Guest Killed by Tiger at Park as All Guests Evacuated Following Major Incident
A man has died after entering the tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park in Doncaster, England, on Saturday afternoon, prompting a full evacuation of one of the UK’s most popular animal attractions. Police were contacted at around 1:35 p.m. on Saturday, October 10, 2026, after a guest went into the enclosure, and emergency crews were soon dispatched to the South Yorkshire park. In a statement
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10 October
Something Big Is Rising Near Indiana Jones at Disney World—and Disney Won’t Say What It Is
When Walt Disney World builds something new inside its theme parks, the announcement usually comes with elaborate concept art, official press releases, and executive previews. But at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, a major construction project is currently springing to life right in front of parkgoers without a single official word from Disney. Credit: Theme Park Tourist, Flickr Known in theme park ci
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10 October
‘Monsters, Inc.’ Suspended Door Coaster Comes To Life at Disney World’s Hollywood Studios
Construction on Monstropolis continues at a steady pace at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and new aerial footage gives fans a clear look at how far the Monsters, Inc. expansion has come ahead of its 2027 debut. The new land replaces the former Grand Avenue area and will recreate the city from Pixar’s Monsters, Inc. franchise. Walt Disney World isn’t building around a single ride. It’s planning a full
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10 October
Guests Face Devastating Blow Over One of Universal’s Most Popular ‘Harry Potter’ Attractions
Universal Orlando Resort dealt Harry Potter fans with a major blow yesterday. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter remains one of the resort's biggest draws, with attractions spread across Universal Islands of Adventure, Universal Studios Florida, and the newer Epic Universe theme park. At Islands of Adventure, Hogsmeade transports guests to the village featured throughout J.K. Rowling's books and
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10 October
Disney’s Star Wars Ride Closes Down, Park Wait Times Climb
Guests hoping to join the Resistance at Disney’s Hollywood Studios today have hit a roadblock, as Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance has stopped operating in the middle of one of the busiest weekends of the fall season. The My Disney Experience app currently lists the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge headliner as not operating. Data from Queue Times shows the attraction last posted a 60-minute standby wait
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10 October
Universal Orlando Takes Desperate Action To Renew Guest Interest in ‘Stranger Things’
Universal Orlando Resort is taking action to increase guest interest in its Stranger Things offerings. It's no exaggeration to say that Stranger Things is arguably Netflix's biggest success story, turning a sci-fi horror series about a group of kids in small-town Indiana into a global phenomenon. However, after nearly a decade of Demogorgons, government conspiracies, and trips to the Upside Down,
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10 October
Disney World Makes Amendments to Extended Evening Hours Perk
Guests eyeing Walt Disney World’s next resort hotel now have two solid reasons to pay attention. Reservations for Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge opened on October 8, 2026, and Disney has confirmed the property will take part in both Early Theme Park Entry and Extended Evening Hours when it welcomes its first guests on July 1, 2027. Resort Perks Confirmed Early Theme Park Entry lets guests at Disney reso
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10 October
Disney Jigsaw Puzzle: Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith
Rock out with this Disney jigsaw puzzle featuring the former Rock ‘n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Quick Tip: Do you want to make the puzzle easier or more challenging? Select the grid option to adjust the number of pieces before pressing “OK” to start the puzzle. Jigsaw Puzzle Experience More Disney-Themed Puzzles “it’s a small world” Ride Tunnel ‘Star Wa
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