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  • Nov- 2025 -
    24 November
    A bronze statue of Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse stands in front of Cinderella’s Castle at Magic Kingdom Park. Disney World ferryboat

    Disney World Cuts Lunch and Breakfast at Key Resorts, Check Your Plans

    Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and Walt Disney World is ready to serve up a side of magic with your holiday feast. For families, friends, and solo travelers visiting the parks on November 27, 2025, the resorts have rolled out modified hours and special menus across select restaurants to celebrate the season. From traditional turkey dinners to creative seasonal twists, Disney’s Thanksgivi

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  • 24 November
    A hand holding two Disneyland tickets.

    Is Disney Getting Stingy? Latest Theme Park Ticket Offer Is Much Lower Value

    Disney Parks fans searching for discounted Disneyland Resort tickets have a new option to consider, although this year’s offer comes with a noticeable drop in value. Costco members across the United States can now pick up a special two-day Park Hopper package that includes Lightning Lane Multi Pass access. The bundle provides guests with a way to bypass multiple attraction queues without incurring

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  • 24 November
    Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker in 'Star Wars: A New Hope'

    ‘Star Wars’ Charts New Course, Leaves Luke Skywalker Behind

    Lucasfilm is signaling a definitive switch in direction for Star Wars. Nearly half a century after George Lucas first opened the door to the galaxy far, far away, the franchise is poised to leave the Skywalker bloodline behind and explore a new narrative landscape. Star Wars is coming back to theaters next year, marking its first cinematic release since Star Wars: Episode IX–The Rise of Skyw

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  • 24 November
    Crowds inside of Magic Kingdom at Disney World on a peak day during a Holiday season. Some have dubbed Disney World crowds a recession indicator

    Disney Set to Monitor Guest Activity Through Infiltrating Their Smart Glasses

    For years, Disney Parks have been experimenting with ways to merge storytelling with cutting-edge technology—sometimes subtly, sometimes boldly, but always with the intention of making the guest experience more fluid and immersive. From MagicBands to the Disney Parks app, virtual queues, mobile menus, and AR-driven play spaces, the company has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to evolving how

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  • 24 November
    A vibrant display of Galaxy's Edge fireworks bursts in the night sky above a beautifully illuminated fairytale castle with multiple spires, surrounded by darkness that enhances the vivid colors of the event.

    Disneyland’s Fireworks Will Never Be the Same—Here’s Why

    Watching a breathtaking nighttime spectacular is one of the most magical experiences at any Disney theme park. Whether Happily Ever After at Magic Kingdom, Luminous The Symphony of Us at EPCOT, or the profoundly emotional Wondrous Journeys at Disneyland Resort, these fireworks shows are designed to inspire, delight, and even move guests to tears. At Disneyland Park, visitors have several fantastic

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  • 24 November
    View of the entrance to Magic Kingdom at Disney World.

    Frosted Windows Appear Overnight, Hiding Mysterious Activity Beyond Frontierland

    For years, the second floor of Columbia Harbour House has been one of the most reliable places in Magic Kingdom to observe changes taking place in the park’s western reaches. Whether fans were watching developments around Tom Sawyer Island, updates to Liberty Square’s edge, or distant prep work for planned expansions, the quick-service restaurant offered a rare opportunity: an indoor, elevated loo

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  • 24 November
    A large crowd of people at Disney Springs within Disney World.

    Disney Springs Visitor Shows Up Drunk Before 11 a.m., Leaves in Police Custody

    Walt Disney World Resort is facing new scrutiny after an early-morning arrest at Disney Springs added another layer to an already chaotic weekend. According to the publicly circulated alert, the woman involved had already been issued a trespass warning the previous day. Less than twenty-four hours later, she returned to the property, appeared intoxicated before 11 a.m., bypassed security procedure

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  • 24 November
    Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy, two Muppet icons and disney characters you can't meet in the parks, are leaning out of the backseat window of a black car, while a man drives up front. Both puppets appear cheerful and expressive.

    You Won’t Believe Who Sabrina Carpenter Put In Handcuffs At Her Final Short n’ Sweet Show

    Sabrina Carpenter closed out her Short n’ Sweet Tour with a moment that instantly took over social media feeds, as fans reacted to the sight of a storied Muppet icon being led offstage in handcuffs. What began as another high-energy tour finale quickly shifted into an unexpected pop-culture crossover when Miss Piggy appeared during the show and became the latest participant in Carpenter’s well-kno

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  • 24 November
    A child points at a TV screen showing the movie "Frozen" as one of the options on Disney+. The screen also displays logos of various channels and streaming platforms, including Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and National Geographic. The child is dressed in a grey hoodie.

    Disney+ Kicks Off Black Friday With a Streaming Offer Viewers Are Grabbing Fast

    Disney’s streaming strategy entered a new phase this week as the company rolled out a major Black Friday promotion that immediately reshaped conversations about holiday subscription shopping. While fans anticipated some type of seasonal discount, many did not expect the scale of the deal that appeared across Disney’s platforms. The offer places the Disney+ and Hulu bundle with ads at one of its lo

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  • 24 November
    A family in front of the Tower of Terror at Disney's Hollywood Studios, a Disney World park.

    Stolen Vehicle Reported at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Parking Lot During Nighttime Exit Rush

    Walt Disney World Resort saw an unusual bit of late-night activity yesterday when an alert surfaced reporting that a vehicle had been stolen at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Incidents tied directly to security concerns inside a Disney theme park are already uncommon, but a stolen-vehicle report elevates that concern even further. And last night, that was the central headline: a car was reportedly ta

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