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Sep- 2026 -22 September
Three Disney Divisions Reportedly Named in New Round of Layoffs
Disney has laid off people in April, July, and August. A report says another round lands before September ends. That is this week. Some context. Matthew Belloni reported it in his Puck News column, citing sources. He describes the cuts as “more limited and focused in H.R., product/tech, and other operations functions.” Disney declined to comment. No number has been reported. He also sh
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22 September
Animal Kingdom Photos Reveal Massive Show Buildings for New Attractions
Disney's Animal Kingdom has been under a long, slow transformation since DinoLand U.S.A. began its wind-down, and the Horizons: Disney Experiences Showcase at D23 Expo last month finally gave fans the confirmations they've been chasing for years. Tropical Americas now has official names attached to all three of its attractions, expanded story beats for its two headliners, and visible, photographed
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22 September
Disney World Guests Surround Iconic EPCOT Attraction as Waits Hit 185 Minutes
Walt Disney World guests riding Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT on September 21, 2026, got a very different attraction than the one they were expecting. For that single day, Disney pulled the ride's usual randomized soundtrack system and locked every vehicle onto one song: “September” by Earth, Wind & Fire. It's now an annual event at the park, and this year's version c
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22 September
‘James Bond’ Officially Casts Major New Star Ahead of Amazon MGM Movie
Amazon MGM’s upcoming 007 film reboot, commonly referred to by fans and media outlets as James Bond 26, has officially assembled its creative team, with Denis Villeneuve (the Dune films) directing, Steven Knight (Peaky Blinders) writing, and Amy Pascal (Spider-Man: Brand New Day) and David Heyman (the Harry Potter films) producing. However, despite countless reports and rumors, the studio has yet
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21 September
Fire Blazes Overhead at Disneyland Park, No Evacuation Confirmed
Thick black smoke and visible flames filled the sky above Sleeping Beauty Castle on Monday evening, alarming thousands of guests at Disneyland Paris Resort as a large fire broke out nearby in Chessy, France. Guests Capture the Blaze on Camera Multiple Disneyland Park (Paris) guests took to social media Monday night, sharing videos and photos of the smoke and flames visible from within the European
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21 September
Disney World Erases Historic Railroad Theming From Magic Kingdom
A piece of Magic Kingdom Park's railroad heritage has disappeared this week, as Walt Disney World Resort quietly swaps out steam train-themed collectible medallions at the Walt Disney World Railroad station on Main Street, U.S.A., for generic character designs. The Second Change This Week This update comes just hours after guests noticed the removal of the vintage “Metropolis” penny ar
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21 September
Behind the Velvet Rope: Disney Confirms Closure of One of Its Last Late-Night Watering Holes
Walt Disney World’s BoardWalk Resort is in the middle of a major transformation. Across Crescent Lake, sweeping updates have systematically modernized the waterfront promenade’s dining, retail, and entertainment options. Now, Disney has officially confirmed another significant operational shift along the strip: Atlantic Dance Hall is ending its regular public operating schedule. Credit: Mom2amara,
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21 September
Disney World Confirms EPCOT and Animal Kingdom Will Stay Open After Hours
Walt Disney World is adding more opportunities for Disney Vacation Club members to stay inside the theme parks after the regular operating day comes to an end. Disney Vacation Club has confirmed three additional Moonlight Magic events for the remainder of 2026, with EPCOT and Disney’s Animal Kingdom both receiving new dates. EPCOT will host an additional Moonlight Magic event on October 15, 2026.
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21 September
Missing Endangered Person Reported at Disney World on September 21
Law enforcement is searching for a missing individual described as endangered after a 911 call came from Magic Kingdom Park on Monday afternoon, prompting a police response at the original Walt Disney World Resort theme park. The Initial Report The Orange County Sheriff's Office received the 911 call at 1:24 p.m. on September 21, reporting a missing endangered person at Magic Kingdom Park. Law enf
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21 September
Disney Confirms More Attraction “Magic” Is Coming to Walt Disney World
Something new is coming to Disney PhotoPass at Walt Disney World, and Disney isn't ready to tell us exactly what it is just yet. Disney recently teased that guests can expect “even more PhotoPass attraction magic” in the future, telling fans to stay tuned for what's coming next. It's a short tease, but it raises plenty of questions. What attraction is Disney talking about? Is this coming to one pa
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