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Sep- 2026 -28 September
Historic Disney World Railroad Taken Out of Service
Guests who've relied on the Walt Disney World Railroad to shortcut their way between Main Street and Fantasyland are going to need a new plan for the next several weeks. The train has closed for a refurbishment, with Disney's official calendar listing it as unavailable from September 28 through October 29, 2026. No specifics have been shared about what work is actually being done, but this closure
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28 September
Universal Pulls the Plug on Full Orlando Theme Park Until 2027
If your Orlando trip planning involves any kind of pool time this winter, there's an important update worth factoring in before you finalize anything. Volcano Bay, Universal Orlando's tropical water park, is entering an extended seasonal closure starting this fall, and the break stretches significantly longer than it has in past years. Anyone hoping to squeeze in a visit during the cooler months n
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28 September
Disney Jigsaw Puzzle: Mandalorian and Grogu in Galaxy’s Edge
Ready for an out-of-this-galaxy Disney jigsaw puzzle? The Mandalorian and Grogu are now part of the adventure at Galaxy's Edge at Disney's Hollywood Studios! 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 ‘Star Wars’ Flags at Gal
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28 September
Disney World Finally Reopens Hollywood Studios Attraction After 50-Day Closure
A familiar Disney’s Hollywood Studios attraction has finally returned after spending more than seven weeks unavailable to guests. Vacation Fun – An Original Animated Short with Mickey & Minnie reopened inside Mickey Shorts Theater on September 28, bringing another indoor entertainment option back to the park. However, Disney missed the reopening date that had previously appeared on its operating c
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28 September
Disney World Says Goodbye to Popular Animal Kingdom Resident After 2 Years
One of Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s most recognizable animal residents is preparing for a major change. Guests have watched Bakso the Sumatran tiger go from a young cub to a two-year-old tiger, but his time at Walt Disney World is almost over. Disney has confirmed that Bakso will leave Animal Kingdom later this fall and move to another Association of Zoos & Aquariums-accredited zoo. His exact moving
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28 September
EPCOT Guests Get Unexpected ‘Remy’ Encounter During Mickey Meet-and-Greet
There are some Disney World experiences that no amount of vacation planning can prepare you for. Guests might spend weeks figuring out which attractions they want to ride, where they want to eat, and which characters their children hope to meet. Nobody expects an actual mouse to join a Mickey Mouse meet-and-greet. Yet that's essentially what happened recently at EPCOT. A video making the rounds on
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28 September
Disney World Changes EPCOT Holiday Schedule, 2 Major Shows Moving Earlier
A holiday night at EPCOT can fill up surprisingly fast. Guests may arrive with plans to grab food from several Holiday Kitchens, walk around World Showcase, see Candlelight Processional, ride an attraction or two, and finish the evening watching Luminous The Symphony of Us. In 2026, Disney is giving visitors slightly less time to make all of that happen. EPCOT is scheduled to close earlier during
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28 September
Lucasfilm Replaces Entire ‘Star Wars’ Movie Slate in 2026
Lucasfilm's theatrical future is beginning to take clearer shape. Jon Watts, the filmmaker behind Tom Holland's Spider-Man trilogy and co-creator of the Disney+ series Skeleton Crew, is attached to direct the first installment of a new Star Wars trilogy written by Simon Kinberg, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Knight Edge Media first broke the news. THR reports that while Lucasfilm remains de
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28 September
The Worst Spot in Hollywood Studios: Why Disney Can’t Fix Its Forgotten Alleyway
Over the past decade, Disney’s Hollywood Studios has undergone one of the most aggressive transformations in theme park history. The park successfully transitioned away from its outdated “working studio” roots, building blockbuster lands like Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and Toy Story Land, while adding instant classics like Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway. Even the Animation Courtyard r
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27 September
Major Magic Kingdom Parade Expansion Reportedly Underway at Disney World
Magic Kingdom could be making room for a much bigger parade operation behind the scenes. Construction has been moving quickly on a sizable backstage building near existing parade facilities, but Disney has remained silent about exactly what it plans to do with the new structure. Now, a new report may have finally answered that question. Multiple anonymous sources reportedly say the project will be
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