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Jul- 2026 -29 July
U.S.A. Area at Disney’s EPCOT Blocked off as of July 29, 2026
More of the American Adventure World Showcase Pavilion has been covered and blocked with construction equipment, following damage observed after the 250th Fourth of July celebrations at EPCOT. Here's what to know before your next visit to the Most Magical Place on Earth. Construction in the American Adventure Pavilion at EPCOT Damage appeared after Walt Disney World Resort removed Independence Day
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29 July
Perk Not Included: Universal Orlando’s Premier Hotel Confirms Major Guest Downgrade
Choosing one of Universal Orlando Resort's most expensive hotels usually means getting access to the resort's best amenities. Guests expect upscale accommodations, convenient locations, and valuable extras that help justify the higher nightly rate. But one luxury hotel breaks from that pattern. While several of Universal's top-tier hotels include a theme park benefit that can be worth hundreds of
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29 July
Disney World Overhauls Restaurant Menus With More Than 50 New Items
Walt Disney World is giving guests a lot more to consider before deciding where to eat on their next trip. More than 50 new food and drink items have arrived across the resort, bringing changes to Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and several Disney Resort hotels. Some restaurants received only a couple of additions, while others now have menus that look dramatically different. Disney als
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29 July
Disney California Adventure Park Sold Out on 8 Dates Through Halloween
Oogie Boogie Bash tickets are disappearing fast. With two more dates gone as of Wednesday, more than a quarter of the 2026 Halloween event calendar is now completely unavailable. The Latest Sellouts Disneyland Resort updated its official Oogie Boogie Bash webpage on July 29 to reflect that Thursday, September 24, and Sunday, October 25, have sold out. The two new additions bring the total number o
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29 July
Thousands of Disney World Guests Put Under Government Warning This Week
For the third time in a single week, the National Weather Service has issued a formal temperature warning covering Walt Disney World Resort. An Extreme Heat Advisory Through 8:00 p.m. The Melbourne, Florida, office of the National Weather Service issued an Extreme Heat Advisory on July 29, running from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and covering Orange, Lake, Seminole, Volusia, and northern Brevard count
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29 July
Disneyland Replaces Original Snow White Character With “Woke” Version
Disney fans have watched plenty of classic attractions evolve over the years, but changing how a beloved character’s story ends tends to attract a little more attention. That’s especially true when Snow White is involved. Disney already faced intense criticism over the direction of Snow White (2025), with some fans accusing the company of replacing the traditional fairy-tale romance with a more pr
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29 July
Universal’s Fast & Furious Coaster Rolls Back With Riders During Technical Rehearsal
Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift delivered an unscheduled version of its namesake maneuver Tuesday when a train rolled backward during technical rehearsals at Universal Studios Hollywood. Video shared by Theme Park Connect on Instagram shows the train failing to clear an elevated portion of the track and briefly becoming stationary. A follow-up clip shows it moving backward and forward several time
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29 July
Disney World Guests Face $149 Price Tag for New EPCOT Fireworks Experience
Getting a great view of EPCOT’s nighttime fireworks can require a little planning, especially if guests want to pair the show with dinner. Disney World is about to give visitors another option. A new Shiki-Sai Fireworks Dining Package is coming to Shiki-Sai: Sushi Izakaya in EPCOT’s Japan Pavilion. The experience combines Japanese cuisine with views of Luminous: The Symphony of Us over World Showc
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29 July
Universal Keeps Flattening The Lost Continent, But One Major Area Just Made a Comeback
The Lost Continent may be heading toward extinction at Islands of Adventure, but Universal just gave guests one small reason to celebrate. Demolition continues across the longtime land, with Poseidon’s Fury coming down and construction walls reshaping an area that has existed since the park’s earliest days. For months, the story here has largely centered on closures, removals, and questions about
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29 July
Silver Dollar City Confirms Permanent Closure on January 3, 2027
The clock is ticking on one of Branson, Missouri's most beloved roller coasters. With just over five months remaining, Silver Dollar City guests are making their pilgrimages to ride Thunderation one last time. A 33-Year Run Comes to an End Silver Dollar City first announced the closure of Thunderation back in February, confirming that the steel mine train roller coaster would permanently close whe
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