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Sep- 2026 -18 September
Disney Restores Crucial Feature to $275 ‘Star Wars’ Experience at Hollywood Studios
Star Wars fans heading to Disney’s Hollywood Studios have another reason to be excited about visiting Batuu. One of the most expensive experiences inside Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge recently lost a useful feature that helped guests make an important decision before their adventure began. The experience continued operating, but visitors had fewer tools available when choosing exactly what they wanted.
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18 September
California Theme Park Brutally Slaughters Mickey Mouse in 2026 Haunted House
Mickey Mouse isn't getting a happy ending in one of California's newest Halloween experiences. Guests who enter a new haunted house in 2026 eventually come face-to-face with an unmistakable piece of Disney history. But instead of finding Mickey smiling, they'll discover the famous mouse dead inside a giant trap. It's a startling image for anyone familiar with Mickey's earliest days. And it's all p
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18 September
One ‘Harry Potter’ Story Is Being Redone Before HBO’s Reboot Begins
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is getting a brand new version before HBO’s reboot begins. HBO is preparing to retell J.K. Rowling’s seven-book series for television, beginning with Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone this Christmas. Dominic McLaughlin, Alastair Stout, and Arabella Stanton will replace Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson as Harry, Ron, and Hermione. The new
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18 September
Disneyland Abruptly Replaces Defunct Location With Brand-New ‘Toy Story’ Experience
Disney has found a surprising way to bring a forgotten corner of one of its parks back into the action. A location that had been inactive for years is welcoming guests again, but not for its original purpose. Disney has instead turned to one of Pixar's most recognizable franchises to give the space another reason to exist. The move comes while refurbishment work affects other experiences around th
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18 September
Disney Jigsaw Puzzle: Pirates of the Caribbean at Magic Kingdom
Ahoy, matey! Get ready to embark on a swashbuckling adventure at the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction with this Disney puzzle. 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 Disney’s Swiss Family Treehouse Goodbye Signs on
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18 September
Universal Orlando Quietly Cuts 5 Major Experiences as Ticket Prices Skyrocket
A day at Universal Orlando Resort can already take a sizable bite out of a family's vacation budget. In 2026, visitors also have to consider how much of each theme park will actually be available when they arrive. Five recognizable attractions are currently missing from the resort's lineup. Two have permanently closed, two are undergoing lengthy planned work, and another remains unavailable follow
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18 September
Confirmed: Another Year Over for Magic Kingdom Park Access at Disney World as Admissions Stopped
Magic Kingdom's most anticipated seasonal event has officially reached its limit. Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, the hard-ticketed after-hours celebration that has become a Disney World autumn tradition, has sold out for the entirety of the 2026 season. A check of Walt Disney World's ticketing site this week confirmed there are no dates left to purchase, bringing to a close a selling perio
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17 September
EPCOT Cast Members Announce Closure of Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
An unexpected ride closure at EPCOT turned into an unforgettable moment for theme park guests, after quick-thinking Walt Disney World Resort cast members transformed a frustrating wait to ride Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind into an impromptu dance party. Turning a Closure Into a Celebration A two-hour closure of Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is typically the kind of news that leav
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17 September
Disneyland’s Abandoned PeopleMover Just Got a Mysterious Update—Is Tomorrowland Finally Changing?
If you have walked through Tomorrowland at Disneyland Park anytime over the past quarter-century, your eyes have undoubtedly drifted upward toward the sky. Weaving through the land's retro-futuristic buildings is a massive, elevated concrete highway that has sat empty for decades. The abandoned tracks of the iconic PeopleMover serve as a nostalgic reminder of the kinetic energy that once defined D
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17 September
Disney World Guest Spends $168 on Birthday Dinner, Gets Empty Plate as “Dessert”
A birthday celebration at Walt Disney World Resort took an unexpectedly comedic turn when restaurant staff presented the birthday guest with an unusual “treat” to mark the occasion: a single candle, and nothing else. The Birthday Surprise That Wasn't TikTok user Maddie Brewster (@maddiebrewster_pt) documented the moment in a video shared this week, showing what her dining companion rec
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