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Sep- 2025 -2 September
Disney’s Popular Perk Ends Next Year, But There’s Another Catch Coming This Weekend
As Disneyland Resort celebrates 70 years of magic, guests will soon notice a few changes that reflect both the resort’s exciting future and its ever-evolving operations. While expansion projects like DisneylandForward, the upcoming doubling of Avengers Campus, and the introduction of the Avatar experience prepare to usher in a new era, this fall brings a more immediate update for resort visitors.
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2 September
By 2027, Animal Kingdom Will Feel Like a Whole New Park
Big changes are on the horizon for Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom. By 2027, the park won’t just be updated—it’ll feel transformed. The driving force behind this massive reimagining is the upcoming Tropical Americas expansion, which will take the place of DinoLand U.S.A. Saying Goodbye to DinoLand DinoLand U.S.A. has always sparked debate among fans. Its carnival-style games and dinosaur digs w
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2 September
Your Disney+ Will Look Different From September 3
Disney+ is adding another theatrical giant this week as Lilo & Stitch (2025) makes its way to the platform following a billion-dollar box office run. The original animated feature debuted in 2002 under the direction of Chris Sanders and Dean DeBlois. It told the story of Lilo, a Hawaiian girl who adopts an unusual pet that turns out to be a genetic experiment. The film leaned into the Hawaiian pri
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2 September
The Countdown Begins: Kali River Rapids Closing Date Announced
Disney’s Animal Kingdom is getting ready for its yearly maintenance cycle as Kali River Rapids closes for refurbishment starting October 6. The water attraction is expected to reopen in December, offering guests a refreshed experience just in time for the holiday season. Closing Date Announced This year’s refurbishment arrives earlier than usual, Disney confirmed, a calculated move to ensure the r
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2 September
Universal Orlando Quietly Starts MASSIVE New Epic Universe Project
Fresh permits, staged materials, and quick-moving demolition—Universal isn’t being subtle. The resort is gearing up for more change, happening far faster than most fans expected. Epic Universe has just opened, but the groundwork for its future is already in motion. Credit: Andrew Boardwine, Inside the Magic Epic Universe’s Grand Entrance When the gates opened in May 2025, Epic Universe redefined U
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2 September
The Countdown Is On: Disney Sets the Date for DINOSAUR Demolition
Disney’s Animal Kingdom will bid farewell to several long-standing attractions and dining experiences as the park confirms that DINOSAUR, The Dino Institute Shop, Restaurantosaurus, and Restaurantosaurus Lounge will close on February 1, 2026. The closures mark the start of a major transformation of the DinoLand U.S.A. area, making way for the upcoming Tropical Americas land, which is slated to ope
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2 September
Disney World To Lose Resort Status in One Week–Here’s Why
A milestone summer at Walt Disney World Resort is about to come to an end. On September 8, Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park will close indefinitely, concluding a rare stretch when all six Disney destinations were open at once. The six-park celebration began May 21, 2025, when Blizzard Beach reopened following a brief refurbishment to join Typhoon Lagoon, Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood
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2 September
Disney Prepares for Leadership Shake-Up: New CEO Expected Early 2026
The Walt Disney Company is barreling toward a defining moment in its nearly century-long history: the naming of its next CEO. Following years of speculation, false starts, and executive reshuffling, Disney’s Board of Directors has confirmed it expects to reveal Bob Iger’s successor in early 2026, marking the beginning of a new chapter at a time of significant transition across the entertainment in
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2 September
‘Star Wars’ Rumoredly Names Carrie Fisher’s Successor as Princess Leia
Every generation of Star Wars fans has faced surprises, but few rumors have hit as close to home as this one. Talk is growing that Princess Leia might soon return with someone else carrying the torch. For decades, Leia has been inseparable from Carrie Fisher. Now, fans are wrestling with whether the galaxy is ready for another actress to take her place. Credit: Lucasfilm The Weight of the Sequel T
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1 September
Say Goodbye to This Original Part of Disney’s Animal Kingdom – Forever
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park said a heartfelt farewell to one of its original attractions on Monday, September 1, 2025. The Boneyard, the interactive play area that has delighted young paleontologists since it opened with DinoLand U.S.A. in April 1998, officially closed its gates for the last time. The fate of The Boneyard was sealed during the 2024 D23 Expo when Walt Disney World Resort con
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