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Jun- 2026 -2 June
Disney Pulls Event Tickets From Sale, Releases Explanation
Runners who have been through a runDisney registration before know the drill. You block the morning. You have your payment information ready. You refresh the page. You wait. The window opens and you move as fast as you can because spots disappear and there is no getting them back once they are gone. Today that window did not open at all. Registration for the 2027 Disney Princess Half Marathon Week
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2 June
Disney’s Bluey Craze at Animal Kingdom May Already Be Cooling Off Faster Than Expected
Disney World fans spent weeks preparing for what many believed would become Animal Kingdom’s next massive line. When Bluey’s Wild World opened on May 26, Disney immediately used a virtual queue system to manage demand. That alone made many guests think the attraction would become extremely difficult to access once standby officially arrived. But after only a few days, the situation has already cha
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2 June
Historic 54-Year-Old Disney World Treasure Altered Forever as Resort-Wide Overhaul Concludes
Crowds are not the only thing taking over Walt Disney World this summer. Across all four parks and even outside the theme parks themselves, Disney continues rolling out major updates tied to some of the resort’s oldest and most recognizable experiences. While Disney fans usually expect to hear about brand-new rides or future expansions, many of the biggest changes happening right now involve attra
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2 June
Disney Jigsaw Puzzle: Typhoon Lagoon Sand Pail Sundae
Get ready to dive into a sweet treat at Typhoon Lagoon with the delicious Sand Pail Sundae! 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 More About Typhoon Lagoon Sand Pail Sundae Get ready to dive into a sweet treat at Typhoon Lagoon with the delicious Sand Pail S
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2 June
Next “Jurassic” Movie Gets Official New Trailer With Star-Studded Cast and Terrifying Dinosaurs
For decades, Jurassic Park—and its Jurassic World rebranding —has effectively held a monopoly on large-scale dinosaur cinema in the mainstream film market. That dominance has not been without turbulence, though, and recent years have seen increasing scrutiny aimed at the franchise’s creative direction. That criticism intensified with Jurassic World Rebirth, which, despite earning $869.1 million wo
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1 June
Haunted Mansion Construction Escalates: Why Disney Is Hiding More of This Classic Ride
Liberty Square’s premier spooky landmark is continuing to slip behind construction walls. While Walt Disney World’s Haunted Mansion remains fully operational on the inside, the physical scale of its exterior refurbishment has just expanded yet again. Credit: Scott Duncan, Flickr As peak summer crowds swarm Magic Kingdom, guests are discovering that even more of the iconic attraction has been compl
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1 June
Universal Orlando Fans Fear Another Classic Attraction Could Be Changing Forever
Temporary ride closures are nothing new at Universal Orlando Resort, but some attractions attract far more attention than others whenever they go down. That is exactly what is happening right now at Universal Studios Florida after Men in Black: Alien Attack officially closed for refurbishment. The closure was first shared online by Inside Universal, which reported that the attraction is expected t
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1 June
Disney World’s Summer Dining Overhaul Impacts More Than 20 Restaurant Menus
There was a time when Disney World dining mostly meant grabbing a quick burger before running to the next attraction. That version of Disney dining feels long gone now. Today, food is one of the biggest parts of the Walt Disney World experience, and Disney just proved that again with a huge wave of menu changes that rolled out across the resort this week. Restaurants inside the parks, resorts, poo
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1 June
Disney World’s Returning Joffrey’s Event Could Become Summer’s Biggest Passholder Trend
Being a Disney World Annual Passholder used to feel mostly about convenience. Guests could visit the parks often, park for free, and take advantage of merchandise discounts throughout the year. Those benefits still matter, but Disney has slowly shifted toward something different lately. Now, many of the biggest Passholder perks revolve around experiences. That trend is becoming very obvious again
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1 June
Massive Disney Springs Shakeup: Ghirardelli Moving From Historic Marketplace Spot
Disney Springs visitors are about to notice a major change in one of the busiest sections of the shopping district. Ghirardelli Soda Fountain & Chocolate Shop is officially preparing to leave its longtime Marketplace location later this summer, temporarily relocating to Town Center while a major renovation project transforms the original space. For Walt Disney World fans, this is much bigger than
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