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  • Sep- 2026 -
    25 September
    Disney+ logo centered in front of a collage of movie and TV show posters, with illustrated buckets of popcorn and a soda on either side.
    Erica Lauren
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    Subscribers Threaten to Quit Over Reported Disney+ Increase

    Disney is reportedly raising streaming prices again, and Disney fans are torching the company over it online. Fourth year in a row. Some context. The reported numbers, with increases up to 13 percent and changes possibly landing this week: Disney+ Premium: $18.99 to $21.49 Hulu Premium: up to $21.49 Disney+ and Hulu Bundle Premium: up $2 to $21.99 Ad-supported plans are expected to climb too. No f

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  • 25 September
    A promotional image for a daily jigsaw puzzle featuring a photo of a green ice cream cone in a cup with a decorative hat on top, set in front of a brightly lit street in Disneyland. The text reads "Daily Jigsaw Puzzle - Disneyland Ice Cream.
    Daniel Hudacko
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    Disney Jigsaw Puzzle: Disneyland Ice Cream

    A visit to Disneyland isn't complete without indulging in some iconic ice cream. This delicious Disney jigsaw puzzle features a bite we can't resist! 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 Disneyland’s Sleeping Beauty Cas

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  • 25 September
    Families near the colorful entrance to Universal Kids Resort in Frisco, Texas.
    Emmanuel Detres
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    Universal Kids Resort Removes Blockout Dates With New Gold Pass, but Park Closures Remain

    Universal Kids Resort has introduced a new Gold Annual Pass for its Frisco, Texas, theme park, giving families a $199.99 option with no pass blockout dates. The important qualifier is that “no blockout dates” applies to the pass—not to the park’s operating calendar. Universal Kids Resort is seasonal, and scheduled closures stretch across the colder months. For North Texas families buying Gold spec

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  • 25 September
    Rick Lye
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    Masterclass in Shade: Bob Iger Responds to Chapek’s Memoir and Admits Disney’s Greatest Mistake

    When excerpts from former Disney CEO Bob Chapek’s tell-all memoir, Behind the Castle Walls, went public, Hollywood braced for a messy public brawl. In his book, Chapek launched a fierce defense of theme park price hikes, accused Bob Iger of a “relentless” effort to sabotage his leadership, and alleged that Iger secretly resigned in early 2020 because he foresaw the COVID-19 pandemic. A

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  • 24 September
    A ride animatronic of Ariel from The Little Mermaid with Flounder.
    Jess Colopy
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    After 15 Years, Disney Confirms Makeover of ‘The Little Mermaid’ Ride

    The Little Mermaid – Ariel's Undersea Adventure has practically vanished behind construction materials at Disney California Adventure Park, as an extensive exterior refurbishment continues to expand across the attraction's building. Construction Spreads Across the Building Scaffolding wrapped in dark scrim fabric first appeared on the exterior of the Little Mermaid (1989)-inspired ride in ea

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  • 24 September
    A guest sips the foam off the Fuzzy Tauntaun drink at Oga's Cantina.
    Jess Colopy
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    Disneyland Guest Claims She “Almost Died” After Drinking at Oga’s Cantina

    A trip to Oga's Cantina took a frightening turn for one Disneyland Resort guest, whose viral TikTok video documenting a startling reaction to a Star Wars-themed cocktail has now been viewed millions of times. The Drink Behind the Scare TikTok user Mylee (@anaamyle) posted footage this week from a visit to Oga's Cantina, the bar tucked inside Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at both Disneyland Park and Dis

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  • 24 September
    The exterior of Tiana's Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom Park.
    Rick Lye
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    Disney Pulls Tech From Tiana’s Bayou Adventure as Ride Struggles Ahead of Shutdown

    Walt Disney World’s newest headline attraction is facing a rough stretch on its countdown to a major maintenance overhaul. Weeks before Magic Kingdom takes Tiana’s Bayou Adventure offline for an extended fall refurbishment, guests visiting the musical bayou are reporting visible wear and tear inside the attraction. From frozen animatronics and broken scenic props to vanished set pieces, show quali

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  • 24 September
    The Euro Disneyland Railroad train waits at the station platform as excited guests sit aboard, ready to embark on a scenic journey around Disneyland Paris.
    Alessia Dunn
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    Disney’s Railroad Returns, but Another Shutdown Is Days Away

    Train enthusiasts visiting Disneyland Paris have a small reason to celebrate this week, though it comes with a fairly short shelf life. The Disneyland Railroad's Fantasyland station has reopened after being unavailable for some time, giving guests a chance to experience a more complete version of the classic attraction. The catch is that this window won't stay open for long, so anyone hoping to ca

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  • 24 September
    Disney Skyliner at Disney's Hollywood Studios
    Brittni Ward
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    Disney World’s Skyliner Shutdown May Have Parents Looking at Different Hotels

    Anyone who has taken small children to Walt Disney World knows that getting onto a ride isn't always the hardest part of the vacation. Sometimes, it's simply getting everyone from the hotel to the park. That process could become a little more complicated for families staying at several popular Disney World resorts in January 2027. The Disney Skyliner is scheduled to close from January 24 through J

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  • 24 September
    Disney's BoardWalk at night.
    Thomas Hitchen
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    Disney Quietly Reveals NEW Quick Service Dining Location at Florida Resort

    Walt Disney World has more in store for Disney's BoardWalk than anyone realized. While most of the attention this month has centered on the end of Atlantic Dance Hall's public nights and the arrival of Hurly-Burly, a small mention in a members-only magazine suggests the waterfront is also getting a new place to eat. The hint came from Disney Files, the quarterly magazine Disney Vacation Club sends

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