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Jul- 2026 -27 July
‘Halloween’ Franchise Makes History With First-Ever Female Michael Myers
Michael Myers has spent almost 50 years terrorizing Haddonfield, but one thing has never changed: beneath the iconic white mask, the character has always been a man. Now, that has finally changed—although not in the way many Halloween fans might have expected. Per Bloody Disgusting, Mattel has unveiled the first official female Michael Myers as part of its brand-new “Monster High Skullector&
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27 July
Disney’s Controversial Transportation Crackdown Is Working—But It’s Tearing the Fandom Apart
For generations, the Walt Disney World transportation network was a completely open system. Whether you were spending thousands on a luxury suite at the Grand Floridian, staying at an off-property budget hotel, or visiting as a local Annual Passholder, Disney's buses, boats, and monorails were free and available to everyone. Credit: SJ Grant, Flickr But as of summer 2026, the era of open-access tr
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27 July
Ryan Reynolds Campaigns for Deadpool To Appear in ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ at the Last Minute
Ryan Reynolds may have found the most Deadpool way possible to return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. During this year's San Diego Comic-Con presentation, the actor unexpectedly appeared as Wade Wilson, once again bringing the Merc with a Mouth into the spotlight while jokingly attempting to secure a role in the upcoming Marvel Studios film Avengers: Doomsday (2026). Despite appearing in one of
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26 July
Disney World Brings Back Long-Lost Millennium Falcon Feature After Years
Not every Disney World attraction update needs a new character, storyline, or major refurbishment to make a noticeable difference. Sometimes, Disney simply has to get an original feature working again. That’s exactly what has happened at Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run inside Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. A set of doors that had remained open for years is finally operating as Disney originally intend
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26 July
Disney World’s “Ghost Town” Summer May Be Setting Up a Brutal Holiday Season
Disney World looks strangely empty for summer. But anyone hoping those conditions will stick around through the end of 2026 probably shouldn't get too comfortable. Magic Kingdom has experienced surprisingly low crowds this summer, with attraction waits sometimes falling to levels that would have been difficult to imagine during previous July vacation seasons. Some observers have called the slowdow
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26 July
Disney Guests Find Unexpected Loophole After Single-Rider Line Vanishes
Disney guests thought they had lost another way to save time at Animal Kingdom, but the situation at Expedition Everest isn't quite as simple as it first appeared. Disney has removed the attraction's single-rider sign, seemingly signaling that the longtime queue is going away. There's just one problem: the line is still working. Guests have discovered they can potentially continue using single rid
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26 July
Universal Closes Original Epic Universe Attraction for Good, New Experience Takes Over
A nighttime tradition that began with Epic Universe itself has already come to an end. The Cosmos Fountain, located in the heart of Celestial Park, officially held its final performance on July 6, 2026. The attraction had entertained guests with choreographed fountains, lighting, and music, typically providing one final experience around the time the park closed. Its retirement comes barely a year
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26 July
Disney World May Scrap Current EPCOT Nighttime Show for Legendary Replacement
Seven years after one of EPCOT's most famous nighttime traditions disappeared, Disney World may be considering bringing it back. The park currently ends its evenings with Luminous The Symphony of Us, which has entertained guests around World Showcase Lagoon since 2023. However, Luminous may not have the lengthy future that some guests expected when Disney introduced it. Recent rumblings suggest Di
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26 July
Disney Security Chase Streams Live After Guest Breaks Ultimate Theme Park Rules
There is a specific kind of content creator who looks at one of the most respected and meticulously maintained theme parks in the world and sees not an experience to be had properly, but a location for a stunt. The calculation is not hard to understand. Tokyo DisneySea after hours, empty and lit and operating on skeleton staff, is visually unlike almost anything else in the world of theme park con
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26 July
Disney Jigsaw Puzzle: Tinker Bell
Get ready to sprinkle a little pixie dust on your day as Tinker Bell makes her enchanting appearance at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom! 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 Themed Puzzles Buzz Lightyear in Toy Story Land Super Hero
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