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Sep- 2026 -29 September
Universal Orlando Hits Parkgoers With Unexpected Locker Fees at 10 Attractions
Universal Orlando Resort guests already expect to spend plenty of money during a day at the parks. However, one expense can show up at a particularly inconvenient point. It can happen when you're already committed to experiencing an attraction and suddenly discover that something you're carrying creates another problem to solve. For guests who packed for a full park day, bought souvenirs, or simpl
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29 September
Six Flags Kills Off X2 After 2 Deaths and 100+ Brain Injury Claims
Six Flags Magic Mountain has made it official. X2, the park's long running signature thrill ride, will not reopen after months of closure and growing legal scrutiny tied to serious rider injuries. The coaster has sat idle since July, and what began as an unexplained shutdown has now resulted in a formal, permanent retirement. For anyone who's followed the situation unfolding at the Valencia, Calif
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29 September
Major Disney World, Universal Closures Confirmed as 5 Parks Shut Down Early
If you're visiting Orlando's theme parks today, don't assume you'll be able to stay until late tonight. An unusual combination of operating schedules at Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort means most of Orlando's major theme parks will close before the evening gets very far. In fact, five of the seven major Disney and Universal parks will be closed by 7:00 p.m. For vacationers trying to
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29 September
Hollywood Studios Hours Slashed: Disney Experience Now Shuts Down at 6 PM
A full day at Disney’s Hollywood Studios can already feel like a race against the clock. Now, guests have another deadline to keep in mind. Some of the park’s newest experiences are wrapping up hours before the rest of the action winds down. That means families who spend the first half of their day focused on rides and decide to explore the newer offerings after dinner could discover they waited t
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29 September
Disney Jigsaw Puzzle: DINOSAUR at Animal Kingdom
Get ready to travel back in time! This Disney jigsaw puzzle features DINOSAUR, the former attraction at Disney's Animal 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 Sword in the Stone at Magic Kingdom Tiana’s Bayou Adv
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29 September
6 New Disney World Restaurants Are Coming in 2027, Including 2 Inside a New Land
Disney World vacations could taste a little different in 2027. Six new restaurants are scheduled to debut as Disney continues expanding its theme parks and resort lineup. Instead of concentrating all six additions in one location, Disney is spreading them across three major projects. Disney's Animal Kingdom will receive a huge new quick-service location. Disney's Hollywood Studios will add two res
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29 September
Disneyland Confirms New Halloween Meet-and-Greet, Starting September 30
Halloween is about to get a little busier for Disney fans. Disneyland has a packed seasonal calendar ahead, and one of this year’s additions arrives before the main festivities even get underway. Guests will have a new experience waiting for them at the end of September, followed almost immediately by a Halloween twist in early October. It’s all part of a celebration that will eventually spread ac
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29 September
Warning: Disney World Guests Now Advised to Exit Theme Parks by 12 PM
Spending more hours inside Walt Disney World doesn't always mean getting more out of your vacation. Leaving a theme park around noon can sound like the last thing you should do. Disney World vacations aren't cheap, and walking toward the exit with hours of park time remaining feels backward. But those afternoon hours can bring longer lines, more people, and exhaustion. Instead of fighting through
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28 September
Hit-And-Run Reported at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on September 28
Law enforcement responded to Disney's Hollywood Studios on Monday morning following a reported hit-and-run incident at the third Walt Disney World Resort theme park. Details of the Reported Crash at Disney's Hollywood Studios The Orange County Sheriff's Office received the call at 9:10 a.m. on September 28, reporting a hit-and-run at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Central Florida law enforcement moni
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28 September
“It Pisses Me Off”: Bob Chapek Claims Bob Iger Destroyed His Florida ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Strategy and Cost Disney Reedy Creek
Former Disney CEO Bob Chapek is spilling the tea on one of the most chaotic chapters in theme park history. In his explosive new memoir, Behind the Castle Walls, Chapek revisits his 2022 feud with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis over the state’s Parental Rights in Education Act (commonly known as the “Don't Say Gay” bill). But rather than taking accountability for the public relations mi
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