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Jul- 2026 -23 July
Disney Reveals Julie Andrews Documentary With Never-Before-Seen Footage
Hold on to your umbrellas, because Disney+ just dropped an announcement that has the entire entertainment world paying attention. A documentary on Julie Andrews. A brand new documentary about Julie Andrews is officially in the works at Disney+, and based on everything that has been confirmed so far, this is not the softly lit, greatest hits retrospective anyone might have expected. This one is goi
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23 July
Marvel Studios President Confirms Current MCU Is Over, Reveals ‘Endgame’ Was Actually “the End”
Marvel Studios is preparing what studio leadership and its returning directors describe as a foundational reset for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, nearly 17 years after Iron Man (2008) established the franchise. The comments coincide with the studio's positioning of Avengers: Doomsday (2026) and Avengers: Secret Wars (2027) not as another installment in an ongoing crossover cycle, but as a deliber
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23 July
Confirmed: ‘Incredibles 3’ Won’t Do What Every Fan Expected
Brad Bird has spoken, and somewhere out there, thousands of fan theory threads just burst into flames. The creator of The Incredibles is making it crystal clear that the franchise's third installment will not, repeat, will not be aging up Violet, Dash, or baby Jack-Jack. And sources close to the production… just kidding, this came straight from the man himself in an interview with The Direct
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23 July
Lightning Lane Premier Pass To Drop on August 7 as Magic Kingdom Closes Hours Early
Fall is about to transform Magic Kingdom once again, but the return of Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party doesn't just bring pumpkins and trick-or-treating—it also changes how guests should plan a day at Walt Disney World's flagship park. Starting August 7, Disney will begin hosting its annual after-hours Halloween celebration, bringing exclusive entertainment to party guests while shortening t
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22 July
Disney World Turns off Spaceship Earth Feature Beginning July 21
Guests arriving at EPCOT's main entrance this week have been greeted by something unexpected: the fountain in front of Spaceship Earth has gone dry, and it's been that way since at least Tuesday. A Dry Basin at the Park's Front Door WDWNT reported on July 22 that the fountain at EPCOT's main entrance had been offline for at least 48 hours, sharing a photo of the dry basin sitting dormant in front
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22 July
Disney Hotel Stripped of Beloved Bar and Shop in Latest Resort Overhaul
One of Disney’s coziest hotel hideaways is about to close to all guests. Redwood Bar has long been one of the defining spaces inside Disney Sequoia Lodge. Built around the hotel’s wilderness theme, it offers deep chairs, dark wood, and a large open fireplace that makes it particularly popular during the colder months. The adjoining Northwest Passage shop is another familiar part of a stay at the h
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22 July
Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner Reveals a Failure That Still Haunts Disney Today
Michael Eisner hasn't run Disney in nearly 21 years, but some of the challenges he faced during his time at the company sound surprisingly familiar in 2026. Eisner served as Disney's CEO from 1984 until 2005, overseeing one of the most transformative periods in the company's history. The Disney Renaissance unfolded during his tenure, the theme park business expanded, and Disney grew into a much la
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22 July
Universal Files Permits for Mysterious Project, Moves to Revive ‘Classic’ in Florida Park
Universal Orlando Resort has never been shy about reinventing itself. Attractions disappear, new lands arrive, and entire sections of the resort can look dramatically different after only a few years. But Universal's next big addition may draw inspiration from a much older part of its history. A major permit connected to Epic Universe is raising questions about what Universal could be planning for
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22 July
Universal Orlando Moves Halloween Horror Nights 35 Start Ahead by More Than 4 Hours
Getting to Universal Studios Florida early has always been a popular Halloween Horror Nights strategy, but HHN 35 is taking “early” to another level. Universal Orlando Resort is once again offering Stay & Scream for eligible guests, allowing them to remain inside Universal Studios Florida as daytime operations give way to Halloween Horror Nights. This year, however, guests could begin
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22 July
Disney World Files Urgent Permit at Hollywood Studios, Sparking Major Closure Concerns
Disney's Hollywood Studios could be preparing for another notable attraction project, and this time, the work centers on one of Toy Story Land's original rides. Walt Disney Imagineering has now filed multiple permits connected to Alien Swirling Saucers. While Disney hasn't announced a refurbishment or closure, the latest paperwork adds another piece to a growing puzzle surrounding the eight-year-o
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