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Sep- 2026 -17 September
Universal Keeps Epic Universe Outside Annual Passes as 2027 Tickets Expand
Universal Orlando Resort’s current ticketing setup is pointing toward another full year in which Universal Epic Universe remains outside the standard Universal Orlando Annual Pass. The resort is selling date-specific, discounted Epic Universe admission for Passholders across the 2027 calendar, while its existing 3-Park Annual Pass configuration still centers on Universal Studios Florida, Islands o
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17 September
‘Chronicles of Narnia’ Begins Major Gender Changes With Aslan
Netflix’s new Chronicles of Narnia is starting to take shape – and making some major changes. C.S. Lewis’ seven-book fantasy series has been adapted several times over the decades, with Aslan serving as one of its most important characters. The lion is widely viewed as an allegory for Jesus and plays a central role across the Narnia stories. Ronald Pickup voiced Aslan in the BBC’s television adapt
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17 September
Disney Announces Immediate Reopening of Tom Sawyer Island Attraction
Pirate's Lair on Tom Sawyer Island is back in action at Disneyland Park, reopening right on schedule after a brief refurbishment closure earlier this week. A Timely Return to Frontierland Disneyland Resort resumed operations of the 70-year-old attraction on September 17, following its closure for refurbishment on Monday, September 14. When the closure began, Disneyland Resort's website had already
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17 September
Disney World Blocks Off Major Yacht Club Resort Area as Construction Expands
Guests returning to Disney’s Yacht Club Resort after a day at the parks may notice that their usual route looks very different right now. Construction has expanded around the popular EPCOT-area hotel, with Disney blocking off a major entrance and nearby walkways as exterior refurbishment work continues. The resort itself remains open, but the latest closures could affect how guests travel between
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17 September
‘Shrek’ Is Going Back to 2001 With New Remake of First Film
Shrek may be heading toward its fifth movie, but Universal is not done with the one that started it all. DreamWorks Animation released Shrek in 2001, with Mike Myers voicing the antisocial ogre whose swamp is overrun by fairy tale creatures banished there by Lord Farquaad (John Lithgow). With Donkey (Eddie Murphy) at his side, Shrek agrees to rescue Princess Fiona (Cameron Diaz) in exchange for ge
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17 September
The Great Disney World Price Surge is Coming: Why Booking Your Disney World Vacation THIS Month Could Save You Hundreds
Planning a trip to Walt Disney World is an exciting milestone, but delaying your booking by just a few weeks could end up costing your family significantly more. Historical trends point toward an inevitable mid-October price restructuring across theme park tickets, resort stays, dining, and add-on experiences. Credit: Disney While Disney rarely publishes advance warnings regarding upcoming price a
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17 September
Disney World Opens 2027 Bookings for Long-Running Disney Springs Experience
The 2027 Walt Disney World calendar continues to come together, and visitors can now secure tickets for one of Disney Springs‘ biggest entertainment experiences. Cirque du Soleil has opened 2027 ticket sales for Drawn to Life, with performances currently available through June 30. The release covers the first half of 2027. Additional dates for the remainder of the year are expected to arrive
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17 September
Disney+ Confirms Major Streaming Change Coming in October
Disney+ subscribers will have a new way to watch their favorite movies and shows beginning in October. Disney has confirmed that Playlists are coming to Disney+, giving subscribers the option to choose themed collections that continuously play content rather than selecting every movie or episode individually. It's another change to a streaming service that looks considerably different from the Dis
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17 September
Parents Warned: Universal Security Guard Caught Snapping Photos of Minors in Epic Universe
Most parents probably aren't paying much attention to security guards as they walk out of a roller coaster. They're finding their family, checking wait times, or figuring out where everyone wants to go next. One family at Epic Universe says they had a reason to start paying attention. After exiting one of the park's major attractions, a guest noticed a security guard's behavior that made them unco
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17 September
Disney World Abandons Original Toy Story Land Rule After 8 Years
Disney World is making a relatively small change to Toy Story Land, but it creates a much bigger question about what the land is supposed to be. Since Toy Story Land opened at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in 2018, everything has revolved around one central idea: guests have shrunk to the size of toys and entered Andy’s backyard. That concept shaped everything from the oversized Christmas lights to S
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