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  • Sep- 2026 -
    21 September
    The Cinderella Castle fireworks in magic kingdom. Disney World earthquake closures
    Andrew Boardwine
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    Disney Removes Piece of Magic Kingdom History From Walt Disney World Railroad Station

    Magic Kingdom is changing quickly, but not every change involves a massive construction project or a brand-new attraction. Sometimes, it's something much smaller that catches the attention of longtime Walt Disney World fans. One of the vintage Penny Arcade machines displayed inside the Walt Disney World Railroad station on Main Street, U.S.A. has been removed. The missing Mutoscope featured Fritz

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  • 21 September
    The main drop on Expedition Everest.
    Jess Colopy
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    After 20 Years, Disney World Confirms Expedition Everest Replacement

    Expedition Everest looks a little different this week, as Walt Disney World Resort officially retires the Single Rider line that's served guests at Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park for years, replacing it with a more efficient boarding system. The End of an Era for Single Riders Following months of speculation and behind-the-scenes testing, Walt Disney World Resort confirmed last Friday that the

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  • 21 September
    Guests gather along Main Street, U.S.A., during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom.
    Andrew Boardwine
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    Disney World Guests Face New Ticket Rush as Christmas Season Approaches

    The pumpkins aren't going anywhere just yet, but Walt Disney World guests may already need to start thinking seriously about Christmas. Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party has reached a major milestone for 2026. All remaining party dates are sold out, meaning guests who don't already have tickets have essentially missed their chance to attend this year. Now another potentially busy ticket period

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  • 21 September
    Guests stroll beneath the vibrant neon lights at the entrance to Disney’s Hollywood Studios
    Andrew Boardwine
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    Disney World Moves Closer to Opening Monsters Inc. Land as Final Details Arrive

    Disney’s Hollywood Studios is moving another step closer to welcoming guests into Monstropolis. Construction on the new Monsters Inc. land remains active, and guests shouldn't expect to walk through its gates anytime soon. However, one of the latest developments suggests Disney is reaching an important stage with at least part of the project. Walt Disney Imagineering has filed a permit for new sig

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  • 21 September
    A child points at a TV screen showing the movie "Frozen" as one of the options on Disney+. The screen also displays logos of various channels and streaming platforms, including Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and National Geographic. The child is dressed in a grey hoodie.
    Alessia Dunn
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    Disney+ Premium Customers Face New Reality Under Updated Rules

    For years, one of the easiest ways to explain Disney+ was also one of its biggest selling points: pay for the service, pick a movie or show, and skip the traditional television commercial experience. That promise has become more complicated. Disney+ has updated its subscriber agreement in the United Kingdom to make clear that every service plan can include some form of advertising, sponsorship, or

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  • 21 September
    TRON blue wall removal
    Alessia Dunn
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    ‘TRON’ Nearly Erased From Disney World Store

    Some attractions become instant merchandise machines. Guests ride them, fall in love with the characters, and leave the park carrying shirts, toys, pins, mugs, and whatever else Disney can fit onto a shelf. TRON Lightcycle / Run appears to be proving that ride popularity and merchandise demand are not always the same thing. The high-speed coaster remains one of the most visible attractions in Tomo

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  • 21 September
    Cinderella Castle at Tokyo Disneyland
    Alessia Dunn
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    Typhoon Slams Tokyo Disney Resort Region as 1.6 Million Face Evacuation Advisories

    A visit to Tokyo Disney Resort is usually built around precision. Travelers often map out train routes, attraction priorities, dining plans, hotel stays, and flight schedules long before they arrive in Japan. On September 21, however, Typhoon Dujuan forced visitors across the Tokyo region to rethink those plans in real time. The storm moved toward eastern Japan on Monday with powerful winds and in

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  • 21 September
    A colorful entrance sign for Adventureland at a theme park. The sign includes decorative masks and spears, with lush green vegetation and palm trees in the background, and a bright blue sky above at Disney World.
    Rick Lye
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    Beyond Cars & Villains: Disney World Files Surprising Multi-Year Adventureland Permit

    Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom is in the middle of a historic transformation. While parkgoers and Disney fans have spent recent months focused on the heavy construction machinery, drained waterways, and rising steel frames in Frontierland, Disney has quietly signaled that its building spree is expanding into neighboring lands. Credit: Jeremy Thompson, Flickr On September 21, 2026, Disney offici

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  • 21 September
    Spaceship Earth stands tall behind the World Celebration gardens at EPCOT
    Brittni Ward
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    Disney Officially Removes Part of Normal ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ Experience

    If you've been hoping to finally hear “September” while riding Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, you don't need any luck today. You already know what you're getting. September 21 has arrived, and Disney is once again celebrating by changing Cosmic Rewind's normal soundtrack operation at EPCOT. Throughout today, September 21, 2026, riders will hear only “September” by Earth, Wind & Fire. That

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  • 21 September
    An image of a jigsaw puzzle featuring "Engineer Goofy" from Disney on the cover. The puzzle is themed "Daily Jigsaw Puzzle" with a background of interlocking puzzle pieces. The title "Runaway Railway Engineer Goofy" is written in bold, playful fonts.
    Daniel Hudacko
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    Disney Jigsaw Puzzle: Runaway Railway Engineer Goofy

    All aboard, Disney fans! This Disney puzzle features Engineer Goofy from Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway attraction at Disney's Hollywood Studios. 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 Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway

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