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Sep- 2026 -17 September
Disneyland Announces Adventureland Area Closure, Effective Immediately
Colonel Hathi's, the beloved Jungle Book (1967)-inspired restaurant in Adventureland at Disneyland Park, has closed its doors for refurbishment, allowing theme park fans to voice long-standing concerns about the aging dining location. Colonel Hathi's Closes for Repairs Disneyland Paris Resort confirmed this month that Colonel Hathi's, a Quick-Service restaurant located in Adventureland, has closed
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17 September
“Not for Kids”: Disney+ Faces Backlash After Promoting Explicit TV-MA Hit to Subscribers
Parents sitting down for a family movie night probably aren't expecting to inspect everything that appears when they open Disney+. After all, this is Disney. But the familiar name doesn't tell families nearly as much about the streaming service as it once did. Disney+ now houses a much wider variety of programming, including entertainment created specifically for mature audiences. One upcoming rel
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17 September
Disney World Finally Sets Return for Magic Kingdom Restaurant Closed Since May
One of Magic Kingdom's longtime dining locations is almost ready to welcome guests back, but its return won't simply restore what was there before. The Diamond Horseshoe officially reopens October 4, 2026, inside Liberty Square. Disney has now revealed that reservations will become available September 29 at 8 p.m. ET. That gives guests only five days between the reservation launch and the restaura
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17 September
Amid Disability Access Backlash, Disney Moves to Transform the Park Guest Experience
For many disabled guests, enjoying a Disney attraction involves more than simply getting in line and climbing aboard. The type of mobility device a guest uses can determine how they board. Some attractions require transfers, and those transfers aren't always easy or possible. For certain visitors, that can mean skipping an attraction entirely. Disney is now exploring technology that could address
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17 September
Dancing With the Stars Fans Noticed Something Disturbing About Week One’s Eliminations
Season 35 of Dancing With the Stars sent home its only same-sex pairing in week one. It also sent the other couple home with a brand-new pro. Some context. Look, Dancing with the Stars has spent several seasons widening what a partnership on that floor can actually look like. The show has run same-sex pairings before. One made the finale back in 2021. And for a format that was rigidly gendered thr
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17 September
Six Flags Raises 2027 Prestige Pass Price Before Reported Sale Deadline
Six Flags Over Texas guests who waited to buy a 2027 Prestige Pass are now facing a higher advertised price, even though a passholder report says the park’s “lowest price” promotion had been extended through September 18. As of September 17, the Arlington, Texas, park’s official season-pass page lists Prestige at $199, up from the $179 price reported by theme-park enthusiast KBrew. The change matt
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17 September
Disney World Reportedly Cuts Crucial Wheelchair Accommodations Across Select Parks
Walt Disney World vacations require plenty of advance planning, but disabled guests often have an additional list of questions to answer before arriving. Which attractions can they access? What equipment will they need? Which accommodations does Disney provide? For some visitors, one of those answers may have just changed. Specialized Wheelchairs Reportedly Disappear The reported change centers on
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17 September
Universal Confirms Five-Month Volcano Bay Closure Through Spring 2027
Universal Orlando Resort guests planning a fall or winter vacation are about to lose access to an entire park for months. Universal Volcano Bay will begin an extended maintenance closure on October 26, 2026, taking the water theme park out of operation through winter and into spring 2027. Universal's current official park-hours and closures page lists a planned reopening on or before March 24, 202
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17 September
Universal Opens 72-MPH Fast & Furious Coaster as Beijing Gets Fully Indoor Attraction
Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift is officially open at Universal Studios Hollywood, putting guests aboard the California park’s first outdoor, high-speed roller coaster. But on the same day, Universal Beijing Resort confirmed a very different future for the same movie franchise: Asia’s first Fast & Furious-themed indoor thrill ride. That contrast is the real story. Hollywood gets a 72-mph outdoor c
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17 September
Disney Jigsaw Puzzle: Stitch at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon
Take a look back at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon, the tropical-themed Walt Disney World water park currently closed for seasonal refurbishment. This Disney puzzle features Stitch visiting the water park. 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 Disne
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