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Dollywood Park Will Begin Rejecting Paying Guests Effective Immediately, What to Know
Guests visiting parts of Dollywood Resorts this summer may want to double-check what’s in their wallets before arriving. A new cashless payment initiative has officially launched at several Dollywood properties, beginning today at Dollywood’s Splash Country water park. The move is part of a broader rollout impacting the resort side of the
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‘Clone Wars’-Style Series With Luke, Han, and Leia Could Restart ‘Star Wars’ Franchise
For years, Star Wars animation has focused heavily on the prequel era, introducing animated versions of characters such as Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Count Dooku, and Ahsoka Tano. But the franchise still hasn’t fully explored the original trilogy cast in a major animated project. However, that may change sooner than we think. Recen
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‘Jurassic Park’ Could Follow the ‘Halloween’ Franchise After ‘Rebirth’ Disaster
When Halloween H20: 20 Years Later (1998) ignored the Thorn trilogy, it proved long-running franchises could simply erase unpopular storylines and continue forward with a cleaner continuity. Twenty years later, Halloween (2018) doubled down on the idea by wiping out every sequel except John Carpenter’s original 1978 film. Now, some Jurass
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Disney Parks
The Mall That Killed the Magic: Why Disney’s Secret “Toy Story” Permits Just Ended the Third Park Dream
For over thirty years, the Toy Story Parking Lot has been the “promised land” for Disneyland enthusiasts. Spanning 53 acres at the corner of Harbor Boulevard and Katella Avenue, it was the only logical site for a “Third Gate”—a third standalone theme park that would finally turn the Anaheim resort into a multi-day
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Fan Force Universal’s Hand: Iconic ‘Jaws’ Ride Teased for Legendary Return After 14 Years
Universal Orlando Resort has made it very clear that it wants to keep evolving. Epic Universe completely changed the conversation around the resort, new attractions continue appearing across the parks, and Universal keeps investing heavily in bigger and more immersive experiences. But while the company looks toward the future, many fans t
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After Years of Bee Invasions, Disney Finally Sealed Off Its Kiosks
Every theme park has its recurring problems, and Walt Disney World's most persistent and underreported one is bees at Joffrey's Coffee kiosks. This is not a new development. It is not a seasonal quirk or a one-time incident that got a little media attention and then resolved itself. The bee situation at Joffrey's locations across Walt Dis
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‘Star Wars’ Just Changed the Rey Skywalker Ending in ‘Episode IX’
For years, the ending of Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker (2019) has represented one of the most contested chapters in the entire Star Wars saga. Fans have spent nearly seven years debating whether the film successfully closed the Skywalker Saga or stumbled under the pressure of ending a story that began in 1977. Now, a newly
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The 40% Loophole: How Disney Fans Are Snagging $119 Magic Kingdom Tickets for Fall 2026
Disney World fans have spent the last few years watching vacation costs climb higher and higher. Between hotel prices, dining expenses, Lightning Lane purchases, and rising park admission, many families have started feeling priced out of trips that once felt much easier to plan. That is why Disney’s newest fall ticket pricing came as such
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With the ‘Mandalorian’ Future Unknown, Gina Carano May Return as Cara Dune Moving Forward
Five years after Gina Carano’s abrupt departure from The Mandalorian sent shockwaves through the Star Wars fandom, the actress may once again be inching toward Lucasfilm territory. As Carano prepares for a heavily promoted MMA return against Ronda Rousey this weekend, renewed discussion surrounding her Disney lawsuit settlement and recent
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Report: Disney World Now Working on TWO ‘Indiana Jones’ Expansions
Disney appears to be adding another Indiana Jones fixture to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. A new filing in the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District database references a project called “Project Fedora” near the exit of the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular, pointing to fresh activity tied to the franchise at Walt Disney World. The
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