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    29 July
    A large outdoor Test Track sign with a blue futuristic car shape on top, and "Presented by Chevrolet" written beneath. Metal supports and a building are visible in the background.
    Sarah Larson
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    Test Track Just Came Back at Disney World—Now It Might Be Going Down Again

    Test Track was supposed to roar back to life this summer. After over a year hidden behind construction walls, EPCOT’s high-speed staple reopened with flashy upgrades and a new look. But just weeks later, the ride is already sputtering. Guests expecting an adrenaline rush instead got stuck staring at “Temporarily Closed” signs. What started as excitement quickly turned into disappointment—and for s

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  • 29 July
    Superman, portrayed by Henry Cavill, and Batman, played by Ben Affleck, face each other closely in the rain at night.
    Daniel
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    Is Henry Cavill in Talks To Play the New DCU’s Batman?

    James Gunn's Superman (2025) marks the beginning of an all-new DC Universe. But as the box office numbers soar and the positive reviews pour in, many fans are now wondering who will fill the boots of the Dark Knight in the upcoming DCU film, The Brave and the Bold (TBA). One of the latest unofficial contenders? Former Man of Steel, Henry Cavill. In a recent interview on the Happy Sad Confused podc

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  • 29 July
    Sarah Larson
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    Everything’s Changing at Disney’s Holiday Events—And Guests Are Frustrated

    Disney World’s holiday events are getting a makeover this year, but not the kind wrapped in glitter and lights. Between major closures at Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios, Disney fans have already noticed that things feel a little… off. And if you’ve got tickets to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, Jollywood Nights, or Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, buckle up—there’s a lot to b

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  • 29 July
    She-Hulk taking a photo with her phone
    Daniel
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    ‘She-Hulk’ Returning Later This Year With a Big Twist

    She-Hulk is making a comeback, but not in the way fans might expect. Following a divisive run with her live-action Disney+ series, Jennifer Walters is set to return in a new comic series that promises to shake things up in the She-Hulk universe. The upcoming series, “Planet She-Hulk,” is part of the “Imperial” storyline. Announced during Marvel Comics’ Next Big Thing panel

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  • 28 July
    The image shows the Disney Park entrance to Disneyland Park, a popular California theme park, with a train station building in the background. People are gathered in front of the gated entrance, and flags adorn the rooftops. The sky is cloudy inside of this Disney park in California with Fantasyland nearby. Disneyland Park Hopper rule change
    Alessia Dunn
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    Heads Up: This Disneyland Restaurant Just Cut Magic Key Discounts

    One of Disneyland Resort’s newer dining locations is causing a stir among devoted fans and Annual Passholders. The upscale-modern diner Great Maple, located inside the reimagined Disneyland Hotel’s Pixar Place Hotel, has recently changed its discount policy—and not for the better. According to firsthand guest reports, the restaurant no longer offers Magic Key (Annual Passholder) discounts on weeke

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  • 28 July
    A dark and stormy sky looms over the Cinderella castle at Magic Kingdom, with a weather radar image of an approaching dense fog superimposed on the left side of the scene. The radar displays swirling cloud formations, suggesting an imminent weather event. The castle has blue rooftops and detailed spires at Disney World.
    Alessia Dunn
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    Storm Strikes Disney’s Premier Park, Crowds Evacuate Amid Heavy Downpour

    It’s been a rough week weather-wise in Orlando, with days of blistering heat pushing temperatures well into the high 90s. Add in the stifling humidity and it's felt more like 112°F every afternoon — a Level 4 Extreme HeatRisk, per the National Weather Service. So when skies finally darkened over Magic Kingdom today and a soaking downpour rolled in, some guests may have welcomed the storm… but for

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  • 28 July
    Typhoon Lagoon at night. Disney World water park transportation
    Alessia Dunn
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    Disney Water Park Warning Goes Viral After Family Suffers Burn Injuries on Pavement

    A new viral Reddit thread is warning Disney guests to take extreme caution when visiting Walt Disney World’s water parks this week — especially barefoot. One family, staying at a Disney resort and using the free water park admission perk available on check-in day, reported painful burns on their feet after visiting Typhoon Lagoon on Sunday, July 27. “It was super fun,” the poster shared, “but plea

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  • 28 July
    A colorful animatronic parrot with blue, white, and red feathers perched on a swing in Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room
    Jess Colopy
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    After Two Months of Operation, Disneyland Attraction Closes for Another Indefinite Refurbishment

    After only two months of operation, Disneyland Resort’s Enchanted Tiki Room attraction is again closing for an indefinite refurbishment. The attraction reopened on July 1 after a two-month maintenance period that began on April 28. However, after only a short time in operation, Disneyland Park guests noticed some issues, including broken audio-animatronics, incorrectly timed special effects, and a

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  • 28 July
    A young girl smiles and hugs a Minnie Mouse plush—one of her favorite Disney souvenirs—outside the World of Disney store at Disney Springs
    Jess Colopy
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    Disney World Now Selling $20 Hand Sanitizer to Guests

    Walt Disney World Resort has added a luxury hand sanitizer to its collection of themed park products, and it comes with a hefty price tag. Disney has partnered with Touchland, a high-end hand sanitizer brand that’s taken the country by storm, to offer a special edition Mickey Mouse-themed mist for $20. The Special-Edition Disney & Touchland Set includes a 1-ounce bottle of Touchland’s “hydrating h

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  • 28 July
    Villains Land Magic Kingdom art work at Disney World.
    Rick Lye
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    Magic Kingdom’s Villains Land Gets a Major Update

    Progress on Villains Land Development Recent updates on the development of Villains Land in the Magic Kingdom indicate that substantial progress is being made. Construction efforts have intensified after the closure of critical areas such as Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island. The transformation aims to clear space for Villains Land, making it a prominent addition to the park. Enthusiasts are

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