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Sep- 2026 -23 September
Accident With Multiple Injuries Reported at EPCOT on September 23
Emergency responders were called to Walt Disney World Resort's EPCOT on Wednesday afternoon following a vehicle crash with injuries. Here's everything we know about the unfortunate incident at the Most Magical Place on Earth on September 23. Accident With Injuries Reported at Disney World on September 23 At 4:27 p.m. on Wednesday, the Orange County Sheriff's Office received a 911 call about a R
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23 September
Permanent Changes Arrive at Iconic Entrance to Disneyland
Guests walking through the front gates of Disneyland Park are once again greeted by a fully reopened Newsstand kiosk, following several weeks of construction that transformed the small shop at the entrance to the original Southern California Disney park without much fanfare. A Quiet Closure Finally Ends The kiosk first disappeared behind construction barriers on or before August 18, when Disneylan
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23 September
Aerial Photos Reveal Status of Disney World’s New Magic Kingdom Resort Area
New aerial photography shows Disney's Lakeshore Lodge making rapid progress on the shores of Bay Lake, and the upcoming Walt Disney World Resort has picked up a slightly revised name along the way. Theme park photographer Bioreconstruct shared a fresh batch of images captured on September 19. The set includes an aerial overview of the full construction site, taken from 3,500 feet, along with three
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23 September
Disney World Warning: 67% of Animal Kingdom Attractions Forced to Shut Down
A trip to Disney’s Animal Kingdom can look very different depending on what happens after guests walk through the gates. The park already has fewer traditional rides to work with than the other Walt Disney World theme parks. Add a massive construction project that has taken an entire former land out of the equation, and there is less room for plans to go sideways. Unfortunately, there is one situa
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23 September
Disneyland’s Limited 2027 After-Hours Event Could Begin Before February
One of Disneyland's most romantic celebrations could be preparing for another round of late nights inside Disneyland Park. Sweethearts’ Nite has given guests a very different way to experience the park around Valentine's Day, turning select evenings into separately ticketed celebrations filled with special entertainment and experiences. Now that 2026's event is behind us, attention is shifting tow
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23 September
Disneyland Confirms Major Entry Change in September 2026 Update
A familiar part of the Disneyland Resort arrival experience is about to change as Disney pushes ahead with a massive transportation project. Disneyland has confirmed that the Toy Story Parking Area shuttle drop-off will temporarily move from its current location. While guests will still arrive on the eastern side of the resort, buses will soon use a new temporary drop-off slightly farther north an
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23 September
Disney World Confirms Changes Coming to 7 Disney Springs Locations
Disney Springs is preparing for another round of changes, and this time, several familiar restaurants, stores, and even a popular pedestrian shortcut are involved. Walt Disney World recently filed a new collection of construction permits, with seven filings tied to locations around Disney Springs. While Disney hasn't revealed exactly what each project will entail, the permits show that work is pla
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23 September
Two People Battered Near Magic Kingdom, According To Report
Two separate battery incidents occurred within the Magic Kingdom Resort Area over a 24-hour period this week, drawing law enforcement to Walt Disney World Resort on back-to-back days. First Incident Near the Transportation & Ticket Center The first call came in at 9:41 p.m. on September 22, when law enforcement monitoring account @WDWActiveCrime reported a “Battery (Unwanted Touching or Stri
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23 September
Walt Disney World Confirms Multiple Removals Ahead of Saratoga Springs Reopening
Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa is preparing for a notable reopening on September 30, but Walt Disney World is removing several familiar items before guests return. The Turf Club Bar and Grill will reopen following its refurbishment with an updated menu. While the restaurant itself retains its familiar racing-inspired identity, Disney has made numerous changes to what guests can order. That
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23 September
Future of ‘Wednesday’ Revealed: Executive Producers Discuss 7-Season Netflix Run
Wednesday Addams could have a lot more mysteries left to solve. Season 3 of Wednesday is already in production, but the future of Netflix’s hit series may stretch well beyond the next batch of episodes. Executive producers Miles Millar and Alfred Gough reportedly have ambitions that could keep Jenna Ortega’s Wednesday at Nevermore Academy for years. If those plans eventually become reality, the se
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