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Jul- 2026 -11 July
Disney Fans Turn on ‘Tangled’ as Live-Action Remake Era Nears Collapse
Disney's remake machine may soon be running out of road. For more than a decade, the studio has turned animated hits into live-action films, including Cinderella (2015), Beauty and the Beast (2017), Aladdin (2019), The Lion King (2019), The Little Mermaid (2023), and Lilo & Stitch (2025). The results have varied. Some became billion-dollar hits, while others faced criticism for either copying the
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11 July
Free Disney+ Perks Just Dropped, and One Is Turning Heads
Disney+ subscribers are sitting on free money, and a lot of them don't even know it. Every Friday this summer, Disney has been loading up the Disney+ Perks Dashboard with a fresh round of giveaways, deals, and sweepstakes. New week, new drop. And the latest batch, which landed July 10, is the richest one yet. Here's what just hit the dashboard. The $596 Prize Pack Everyone Will Be Chasing The head
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11 July
Disney Jigsaw Puzzle: Disney T Shirt
Looking for the perfect souvenir to capture the magic of your Disney trip? 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 The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror Disney’s Monorail Peach Tiana’s Kitchen at Magic Kingdom Walt Disney Worl
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11 July
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ To Wipe Out 2026 Movie Releases: Report
Spider-Man may once again be poised to carry the Marvel Cinematic Universe at the box office. With Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026) still weeks away from release, the first major box office projections have arrived—and they paint an impressive picture for Tom Holland's latest appearance as Peter Parker. Deadline reports that the film is tracking toward a domestic opening weekend of between $180 mi
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11 July
Universal Guests Say One Growing Problem Is Ruining Even the Resort’s Best Attractions
For many Universal Orlando Resort fans, the anticipation starts long before they board a ride. It's the excitement of stepping into Hogsmeade, racing toward a favorite roller coaster, or counting down the minutes until they finally experience an attraction they've waited months—or even years—to visit. But for a growing number of guests, that excitement is beginning to unravel long before they ever
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11 July
Will Disney Finally Release ‘Song of the South’? Why Bob Iger’s Exit Has Fans Hopeful
For nearly forty years, it has been the most heavily guarded secret in The Walt Disney Company's legendary Vault. Song of the South, the 1946 hybrid of live action and animation, has not had a commercial release in the United States since 1986. Widely criticized for its idealized, racially insensitive depiction of the post-Civil War American South, the film was completely erased from the company’s
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11 July
Disney May Be Forced To Abandon Future Movies After Horrendous July 10 Update
Disney's latest live-action adaptation is off to a challenging start with critics. Moana (2026) has opened with a 36% Rotten Tomatoes critics' score, placing it below Snow White (2025), which currently sits at 39%. That gives the newest remake the lowest critical reception among Disney's recent live-action reimaginings. The comparison is one Disney likely hoped to avoid. Snow White endured years o
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11 July
Legend Tied to Mary Poppins Dies at 96, Disney Confirms
Disney is saying goodbye to one of the most important names you've never heard of, and the story behind him is bigger than anyone realizes. The company confirmed Friday that Don Iwerks died Thursday evening, July 9. He was 96. Here's why this one matters. Credit: D23 The Mickey Mouse Connection Don wasn't just any Disney employee. His father was Ub Iwerks, the animator who helped create Mickey Mou
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11 July
After Months of Refurbishment, New Change Reported for Magic Kingdom’s Cinderella Castle
Guests walking into Magic Kingdom may notice construction has returned to the hub in front of Cinderella Castle, though this latest project is far smaller than the one that dominated the area for months. According to WDWNT, Disney has started repainting and refurbishing the Cinderella Castle Forecourt Stage, the entertainment venue located directly in front of the park's iconic castle. The work co
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11 July
Disney World Fans Speak Out on Reported Closure and Permanent Changes to Space Mountain
One of Walt Disney World's most recognizable attractions may soon be heading toward its biggest renovation yet. According to new online reports, Disney is considering an extensive rebuild of Space Mountain at Magic Kingdom, with rumors pointing toward a closure lasting close to two years and introducing major changes to the classic indoor roller coaster. The speculation arrives as Magic Kingdom co
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