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Sep- 2026 -24 September
Disney Jigsaw Puzzle: Remembering Tables in Wonderland
Let's take a moment to bring back a memorable program from the past! This Disney jigsaw puzzle features the former Tables in Wonderland card. 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 M&M’S at Disney Springs Candy Cauldron a
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24 September
Disney Completely Changes Disney+ Overnight With Surprise Update
Disney+ subscribers may notice something different the next time they open the streaming service. Disney has rolled out a surprise update tied to one of Pixar’s biggest franchises, bringing new customization options to Disney+ at the same time a major 2026 movie joins the streaming library. The changes arrived alongside the Disney+ debut of Toy Story 5 (2026), which officially began streaming on S
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24 September
Universal Orlando Confirms Major 2027 Event Will Take Over Park for Nearly 2 Months
Universal Studios Florida is getting ready for another major celebration in 2027, and guests will have plenty of opportunities to experience it. Universal Orlando Resort has officially announced the dates for Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval, confirming the popular seasonal event will return early next year. The celebration will run from February 6 through March 27, 2027. Th
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24 September
Disney Makes New Mickey Mouse Official on September 30
Mickey Mouse is about to get another big moment on Disney's calendar. Disney has officially set September 30, 2026, as the premiere date for Season 2 of Mickey Mouse Clubhouse+, continuing the company's revival of a series that became a major part of Disney Jr. for an entire generation. The September 30 debut will happen on Disney Jr., while fans who prefer streaming won't have to wait much longer
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24 September
Universal Blocks Major Islands of Adventure Path With No Explanation
Construction walls have appeared at the border of Marvel Super Hero Island and Toon Lagoon at Universal’s Islands of Adventure, cutting off the normal route through part of Toon Lagoon and forcing guests onto a temporary detour. The walls surround the carnival-games area, while Toon Lagoon itself remains open. As of September 23, Universal Orlando Resort has not publicly identified the project beh
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24 September
Disney Channel Star Debby Ryan Opens Up About Migraines and Brain Injury
Debby Ryan says she can often see better and think better with her eyes closed. That is not a figure of speech. That is her describing what a brain injury left behind. Some context. The former Disney Channel star revealed on September 15 that she suffered what she called a “life-altering brain injury” a few years ago. She said it during an appearance on Mythical Kitchen's Last Meals, a
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24 September
No Regrets, No Apologies: Bob Chapek Unloads on Bob Iger and Defends Disney Park Price Hikes
For nearly four years after his abrupt firing in late 2022, former The Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Chapek remained silent as commentators analyzed his controversial tenure. That silence has officially ended. In an explosive preview reported by The New York Times, Chapek’s forthcoming memoir settles corporate scores, defends his most criticized decisions, and unloads on the predecessor who helped b
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23 September
Dolly Parton’s Dollywood Announces Closure Ahead of Major Improvements
Dollywood is making more changes to one of its newest attractions. The Tennessee theme park has continued expanding its ride lineup in recent years, adding major attractions while building out its wider resort offering around Dolly Parton’s legacy. One of its biggest additions is NightFlight Expedition, which opened in Wildwood Grove on August 19, 2026, after missing its original spring launch win
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23 September
Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room Enters Shutdown After 43 Years
Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room has officially closed. The attraction concept dates back to 1963, when Walt Disney opened the original Enchanted Tiki Room at Disneyland. Tokyo Disneyland introduced its own version when the park opened in 1983. The show has changed several times since, but the same Adventureland location has housed a Tiki Room attraction for 43 years. That run is now temporarily on ho
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23 September
Disney Park Prepares To Shut Down Tower of Terror After Two Decades
Tower of Terror is set to close at one Disney park in less than a week. Tower of Terror has spent more than three decades as one of Disney’s most recognizable thrill rides. The original opened at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in 1994, placing guests inside the abandoned Hollywood Tower Hotel before sending its elevator-style ride vehicles into a series of sudden drops. Disney later exported the conce
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