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    23 September
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    Disney+ Subscribers Could See Their Monthly Bill Jump 13%

    Another Disney price increase could be right around the corner, but this time it isn't happening at a theme park. Disney+ and Hulu subscription prices are reportedly set to rise, with some customers potentially paying as much as 13% more for their streaming plans. The changes could push Disney's premium streaming options beyond $20 per month and continue a trend that has gradually made Disney+ con

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  • 23 September
    Mickey Mouse and the gang in holiday attire in front of Cinderella Castle at Christmas time

    Disney World Preparing to Strip Away Magic Kingdom’s Current Look in November

    There are few times of year when Magic Kingdom changes as quickly as it does at the beginning of November. For months, pumpkins, fall colors, and Halloween decorations have filled Main Street, U.S.A. Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party has kept the spooky season going, and Halloween has become part of the park's identity. Then October 31 arrives. Within days, much of it can be gone. Disney World

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  • 23 September
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    Two People Reported Missing From Disney World on September 23

    Walt Disney World Resort saw two separate missing person reports within a 12-hour span on Wednesday, prompting law enforcement responses at two very different areas of the sprawling Central Florida vacation destination. An Overnight Report Near the Transportation & Ticket Center The first call came in at 12:40 a.m. on September 23, when the Orange County Sheriff's Office received a report of a mis

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  • 23 September
    Doctor Doom in 'Avengers: Doomsday' trailer

    Marvel’s New ‘Endgame: Encore’ Footage Leaked: Major ‘Doomsday’ Secrets Exposed

    Marvel fans weren't supposed to see the new footage from Avengers Endgame: Encore (2026) quite yet, but some of the biggest surprises may already be out. The rerelease officially arrives in theaters September 25, but footage reportedly captured during early screenings has begun circulating online. If everything shown is legitimate, Marvel has done much more than extend Avengers: Endgame (2019). Th

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  • 23 September
    Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker and Rey in 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi'

    Disney Confirms ‘Star Wars’ Icon Mark Hamill Will Lead Brand-New Disney+ Sequel

    Mark Hamill is heading back to Disney+ with another major role, but fans won't find him stepping back into the familiar world of Luke Skywalker this time. The longtime Star Wars actor has spent decades connected to one of the biggest franchises in entertainment. Now, Disney has handed Hamill the leading role in a sequel that brings back a character audiences haven't seen leading his own series in

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  • 23 September
    Daily Jigsaw Puzzle advertisement featuring an image of the Sword in the Stone in front of a castle at Magic Kingdom. The background is a jigsaw puzzle design with pieces visible, and text promotes the puzzle theme.

    Disney Jigsaw Puzzle: Sword in the Stone at Magic Kingdom

    Have you ever been lucky enough to pull the sword out of the stone at Magic Kingdom? This Disney puzzle features the memorable experience within Walt Disney World. 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 Sleep

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  • 23 September
    Mickey Mouse in front of Cinderella Castle

    Classic Disney World Attraction Breaks Down, Fix Could Take More Than 3 Weeks

    Magic Kingdom has plenty of attractions that have changed dramatically over the decades, but some rides feel almost inseparable from the park itself. “it’s a small world” certainly falls into that category. The Fantasyland boat ride has entertained Walt Disney World guests since Magic Kingdom opened in 1971. It has also sent countless guests back into the park with its incredibly catchy music play

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  • 23 September
    A smiling family of five walks hand in hand through a Brightline train station, with two parents and three children carrying bags, ready for their Disney World adventure. The station sign above them reads "Brightline" and "Orlando Health near Disney World.

    What Brightline’s Reported Bankruptcy Means for Disney Cruise Line Fans

    Brightline could file for Chapter 11 as soon as this week, according to Bloomberg. Ridership is up 16 percent. The passenger operation is profitable. Both of those things are true at the same time. Some context. Bloomberg reported on September 22 that Brightline is laying groundwork to restructure debt through a Chapter 11 filing, potentially within days. Nothing has been officially confirmed. Tal

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  • 23 September
    The iconic Hollywood Tower Hotel sign illuminates the night

    ‘Doctor Strange’ Attraction Plotted To Wipe Out Disney’s Tower of Terror

    Disney came close to giving Tower of Terror a very different Marvel makeover. The attraction has been part of Disney parks for more than 30 years, first opening at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida in 1994. Similar versions later followed at Disney California Adventure and Walt Disney Studios Park, now Disney Adventure World, in Paris, with a very different version found in Tokyo. California’s

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  • 23 September
    Matt Murdock played by Charlie Cox adjusting tie in front of cityscape

    Disney Officially Cuts Marvel’s ‘Daredevil’ Series After Two Years

    Marvel Television is bringing Daredevil: Born Again to a close. The Disney+ series will conclude with its third season, and the studio has also separated from showrunner Dario Scardapane while that final season is still in post-production. As reported by The Hollywood Reporter, Marvel chose not to renew Scardapane's contract, ending his tenure roughly two months after cameras stopped rolling on Se

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