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Outside the Disney Bubble
Noise Complaints Prompts Government Overreach as Universal Park Forced to Overhaul Site
Universal Studios Hollywood is adding another layer of noise protection around Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift after nearby residents raised concerns about screams carrying beyond the park. In an August 11 community notice, Los Angeles City Councilmember Adrin Nazarian’s District 2 office said Universal will begin installing two additiona
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Avoid Magic Kingdom on This October Date, Crowds Are Shifting at Disney World
Disney's Hollywood Studios is closing at 5 p.m. on October 20. Most guests will avoid it like the plague. That is exactly why you should be there. Let me explain. Look, crowds are the number one thing people stress about before a Walt Disney World trip, and it has gotten worse. There used to be a really slow season. Late January. Early Se
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‘Star Wars’ Just Rewrote George Lucas’ Decades-Old Force Rules
For most Star Wars characters, picking up a lightsaber doesn't automatically make someone a Jedi. Connecting with the Force is another matter entirely. George Lucas established a framework that tied that connection closely to living beings. That idea has survived decades of movies, television shows, books, and comics, even as Star Wars co
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Disney Could Permanently Remove EPCOT Feature After Years of Problems
One of the newest pieces of EPCOT's massive transformation has spent much of its short life causing headaches. World Celebration Gardens opened in late 2023, bringing a completely redesigned central area to the park. Among its nighttime features was an elaborate in-ground lighting system designed to illuminate pathways around the gardens.
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Jigsaw Explorer Puzzles
Disney Jigsaw Puzzle: Slinky Dog Dash
Get ready for a rootin' tootin' adventure on Slinky Dog Dash, a fan-favorite roller coaster located at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Toy Story Land! 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
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Disney Alters EPCOT’s Germany Pavilion With New Experience During Refurbishment Work
Guests heading into EPCOT over the next few weeks may want to prepare for a mix of construction and new experiences as they make their way around World Showcase. The Germany Pavilion, in particular, has become one of the more active construction areas in the park. Walls have appeared in several spots, access to certain locations has chang
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Disney Just Dropped the First-Ever Muppets Passholder Magnet … Get It Before It’s Gone
The Kermit magnet is out today at Hollywood Studios. And if history is any guide, the magent not survive six weeks. Quick context. Look, Annual Passholder magnets stopped being a throwaway freebie a long time ago. They started that way, sure, something you grabbed if you happened to walk past the right spot. Now, Passholders track drop da
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‘Star Wars’ Undergoes Historic Change That Could Prove Divisive Among Fans
Few movies have had the cultural impact of Star Wars: A New Hope (1977). The film introduced audiences to Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Han Solo, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Darth Vader, creating a galaxy that would become one of the most recognizable fictional worlds in history. Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Harrison Ford, Alec Guinness, and Jame
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Disney World Cuts Lightning Lane Costs for All Guests Resort-Wide Beginning September 1
Walt Disney World has confirmed a broad reduction in Lightning Lane Premier Pass pricing across all four theme parks, with the changes tied to a combination of park-hour adjustments for Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and typical late-summer attendance patterns. The pricing move comes on the heels of a strong quarterly report from D
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It Feels Like 110 at Disney World Today, While Halloween Already Started
Walt Disney World is handing out Halloween candy at Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in a 110-degree heat index. That is the situation. Here is where things stand. Look, Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party opened August 7. Magic Kingdom is running Halloween ride overlays, selling pumpkin-shaped everything, and marching the Boo-To-Y
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