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    6 June
    Mickey Mouse dressed in overalls and a plaid shirt stands smiling. The image features a jigsaw puzzle theme with the words "Daily Jigsaw Puzzle" and "Mickey Mouse" on a puzzle piece background.
    Jamie Sylvester
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    Disney Jigsaw Puzzle: Mickey Mouse

    The one and only Mickey Mouse is ready to greet you at Walt Disney World, and he’s looking as charming as ever in his classic overalls outfit! 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 Magic Kingdom Themed Puzzles Tiana’s Kitchen at Magic

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  • 6 June
    The D-Rex roaring in red light in 'Jurassic World Rebirth'
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    ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ Director Sparks Backlash After Praising AI in Film

    Gareth Edwards may have directed one of the biggest blockbusters of 2025 with Jurassic World Rebirth, but his recent comments about using generative AI in filmmaking have led to a very different reaction. Speaking with The Hollywood Reporter at AI on the Lot in Culver City, California, the director praised generative AI as a useful creative tool, describing it as “a f**king genius at helping you”

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  • 6 June
    Grogu looking shocked in 'The Mandalorian'
    Thomas Hitchen
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    New Version of ‘Mandalorian and Grogu’ Movie Gets Released Immediately in Theaters

    There is something almost poetic about the situation Lucasfilm finds itself in right now. After spending years proving that Star Wars could thrive in the streaming era — building a whole interconnected universe on Disney+, anchored by The Mandalorian‘s immediate breakout success when the service launched in November 2019 — the studio made a dramatic pivot back to theaters. The result, at lea

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  • 6 June
    Crowds on Main Street, USA, at Disneyland Park, in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle. Disney bus service.
    Thomas Hitchen
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    ‘Toy Story’ Ride Closure Ceases at Disneyland Resort

    Two months. That is how long Tomorrowland has been missing one of its most beloved attractions. Since April, Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters has been sitting dark behind a wall of construction scrim, with no word from Disney about what was actually happening inside. For the regulars, the repeat visitors, the families who treat blasting Emperor Zurg's robot army as a sacred tradition every single tim

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  • 6 June
    At Sloth World Orlando, a playful brown sloth lounges on vibrant blankets, gazing up at guests with wide, curious eyes.
    Erica Lauren
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    Finally Some Good News for the Sloths Who Survived the Deadly Orlando Attraction

    The Sloth World story has been one of the hardest ones to follow in the Central Florida animal welfare space over the past several months, and anyone who has been reading the updates from the Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens since April knows exactly what that means. Thirteen two-toed sloths arrived at the Zoo on April 24 after being rescued from Sloth World, the Ocala-area attraction tha

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  • 5 June
    The Partners Statue of Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse at the Magic Kingdom
    Rick Lye
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    Locked Up in Moscow: The Disney Executive Sentenced to a Russian Penal Colony Over Medical Gummies

    The corporate empire of The Walt Disney Company is built on the global commodification of magic and happiness, but for one of its top technology directors, a single travel decision has led to an unimaginably dark reality. Jugal Sudhir Daterao, a 46-year-old high-level Enterprise Program Manager for Disney, has been officially sentenced to two years and six months in a Russian general-regime penal

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  • 5 June
    Crowds on Main Street, USA, at Disneyland Park, in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle. Disney bus service.
    Chloe James
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    Disneyland Restoration Project Confirmed After Four-Year Absence

    A long-missing piece of Disneyland history is finally making its return. Disneyland has filed plans to rebuild a structure that disappeared from New Orleans Square after a devastating fire, ending years of uncertainty about the future of the site. The Disneyland Resort has changed dramatically since opening in 1955. Attractions, restaurants, and entire experiences have come and gone over the decad

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  • 5 June
    A family of four walks past the Universal Studios Hollywood globe at the entrance to the Southern California theme park. Hogwarts Always Universal Studios Hollywood.
    Chloe James
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    Universal Backtracks After Rumors Spread Over New Ride Opening

    A brief website update sparked confusion among Universal Studios Hollywood fans. Universal Studios Hollywood has spent the past year increasingly promoting Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift, a new coaster based on the blockbuster film franchise. The attraction is expected to be one of the resort's biggest additions in years and its first high-speed outdoor roller coaster. The ride has become a regul

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  • 5 June
    Josh D'Amaro on stage with "Disney" written in bright white letters on the screen behind him
    Rick Lye
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    The Price of Dominance: Disney Braces for Massive Summer Layoffs After Blockbuster Media Merger

    The sports media landscape is bracing for a massive shakeup. According to a new report from Front Office Sports, ESPN is actively preparing for another painful round of corporate layoffs scheduled to roll out this summer. The looming cuts at the Bristol, Connecticut, headquarters threaten to affect both high-profile on-air talent and behind-the-scenes production crews. Credit; ESPN This upcoming r

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  • 5 June
    People walking toward a building with a red glow and smoke. The building has "Universal Horror Unleashed" written on it, with eerie red windows and palm trees. It is night, creating a spooky atmosphere.
    Emmanuel Detres
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    Guests Across Las Vegas Felt the Ground Move—Just Miles From Universal’s New Horror Experience

    For millions of visitors, Las Vegas is a place built on spectacle. Towering resorts, immersive attractions, dazzling entertainment, and increasingly ambitious themed experiences have transformed the city into far more than a gambling destination. It’s become a place where guests expect the unexpected—but usually in the best possible way. That’s why Thursday afternoon felt different. Across the Las

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