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Aug- 2025 -19 August
Permanent Changes Confirmed at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Walt Disney World Resort has broken ground on a monumental construction project that will expand the footprint of Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Here are the latest updates. At D23 Expo 2024, Walt Disney Imagineering revealed plans to introduce a long-rumored door roller coaster inspired by Monsters, Inc. (2001). Early concept art for the project indicated that the new attraction could either take ov
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19 August
Knott’s Berry Farm Reveals Entire Park Will Go Dark on Certain Days This Month
Southern California’s sweltering late summer is usually prime time for water parks, but Knott’s Soak City will be sitting out two Thursdays this month. The Buena Park water park, which sits right next to Knott’s Berry Farm, has alerted passholders that it will not open on August 22 and August 29. The announcement trims down Soak City’s calendar just as its summer season nears the finish line. Clos
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19 August
This Snow White Painting Made More Money Than Disney’s Live-Action Flop
Every now and then, Hollywood delivers a story that’s almost too ironic to believe. In 2025, Disney’s live-action Snow White bombed so badly that even a single painting from the original animated film ended up outshining it financially. A Film Meant to Be a Crown Jewel Disney’s remake, led by Rachel Zegler, was intended to breathe new life into the studio’s very first feature-length classic. Inste
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19 August
After a Decade, a Big Halloween Party Change Creeps Into Magic Kingdom
There’s a certain rhythm to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. Year after year, guests look forward to the same magical mix: the Boo-To-You Parade marching down Main Street, Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular lighting up the skies, and trick-or-treat trails winding through the park. For more than a decade, the event has held onto its signature elements while sprinkling in just enough surprises
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19 August
Disney World Resurrects Virtual Queue Once a Week
Just when you thought Virtual Queues were a thing of the past, Disney World has quietly brought them back—though not in the way you might expect. The system, once infamous for deciding who could ride Disney’s newest headliners, was retired after years of complaints and frustration. Attractions like TRON Lightcycle / Run moved to standby lines and Lightning Lane access, leaving many guests relieved
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19 August
Disney Quietly Pushes Villains Land Far Into the Future
The announcement of Villains Land back in 2024 was supposed to be a turning point for Disney World. For years, fans begged for a land where the villains weren’t just side characters in parades or Halloween parties but stars of their own realm. The concept of Maleficent’s lair or a castle of darkness lit up imaginations everywhere. Finally, the darker side of Disney storytelling would have a perman
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19 August
Disney Changes Policy: Restaurant Now Walk-In Only, No Reservations
Disneyland Park has made a significant change to the way visitors experience one of its most popular attractions. Effective today, Oga’s Cantina at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will no longer accept new reservations, instead transitioning to walk-up availability with a traditional standby queue. This adjustment means guests will no longer be able to secure a spot in advance, but those who already have
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19 August
Netflix Loses ‘Stranger Things’ Creators as Duffers Quit Platform
After nearly a decade of redefining streaming television, Matt and Ross Duffer, the masterminds behind Stranger Things, are preparing to part ways with Netflix. By the time the sci-fi sensation concludes its fifth and final season later this year, the brothers will officially be moving their creative operations to Paramount, setting their sights on big-screen filmmaking and tentpole projects. The
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19 August
Disney Bashed by Families After Shocking Pop Century Resort Costs
Pop Century is one of Disney’s most popular value resorts, and it’s easy to see why. Affordable rates, nostalgic theming, and direct Skyliner access make it appealing. But beneath the bright colors and giant props, a few surprises can catch families off guard. These aren’t always about money — sometimes the price comes in comfort, convenience, or energy. Credit: Disney Long Walks in Disguise The r
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19 August
Disney Park Outlaws Guest Filming, Policy Now Locked In
Something unusual is happening inside Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disneyland, and if you’ve been on the ride recently, you may have already noticed it. Guests climbing aboard the colorful cartoon train are now being told—firmly—that every single item in their hands must be put away before the ride can even begin. Purses, hats, Mickey ears, phones, cameras, all of it. The train won’t leave
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