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Disney Quietly Starts Soarin’ Across America Flights Ahead of May 26 EPCOT Opening
The next major EPCOT attraction update is almost ready for takeoff. Disney cast members have officially started previewing Soarin’ Across America ahead of the attraction’s public debut later this month, marking the beginning of a brand-new era for one of EPCOT’s most iconic rides. The timing feels important for Disney right now. Walt Disn
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Outside the Disney Bubble
Read These Halloween Horror Nights Rules Before You Go or Risk Ruining Your Entire Night
Every year without fail, guests show up to Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Florida without reading the rules and spend part of their night dealing with a problem that was entirely preventable. A costume that has to go back to the car. A parking charge that was not budgeted for. A ticket that cannot be refunded after plans fel
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Disney Parks
Disney Springs Has Been Losing Stores All Year Yet a Major Brand Just Teased Its Arrival
Let's be honest about what has been happening at Disney Springs on the retail side. It has not been a great stretch. Shore, one of the original tenants in the Town Center section when the shopping district opened, permanently closed on May 1 after holding a clearance sale. Johnston and Murphy, a footwear and apparel retailer that had been
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Movies & Entertainment
‘Star Wars’ Legend’s Tragic Death Blamed on Sequels, “She Practically Killed Herself”
The death of Star Wars legend Carrie Fisher has been blamed on the pressure of the franchise’s sequels. This December will mark 10 years since the passing of Princess Leia Organa actress Carrie Fisher. A few months after filming wrapped on Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017), Fisher suffered a heart attack aboard a flight from London to Los A
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Disney Parks
Deluxe Disaster? Disney’s Beach Club Refurbishment Hits New Roadblock with 2027 Extension
For decades, Disney’s Beach Club Resort has been the “gold standard” for families who want to be in the heart of the magic. Between the five-minute walk to EPCOT’s International Gateway and the three-acre sand-bottomed Stormalong Bay pool, it is a resort that practically sells itself. Credit: Disney However, over the last few
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Magic Kingdom Park
After 55 Years, Disney Confirms Removal of Frontierland Attraction at Magic Kingdom
A piece of Magic Kingdom history that has stood in Frontierland since the park's opening day is now gone, and the hole it leaves behind is only going to get bigger. Big Al's Sign Comes Down As of Wednesday, May 13, the sign above Big Al's merchandise kiosk in Frontierland — including the sculpture of its beloved namesake character — has d
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Movies & Entertainment
Mark Hamill Finally Admits That the ‘Star Wars’ Sequels Are Bad
For nearly 50 years, Mark Hamill has remained inseparable from Luke Skywalker, the Jedi hero who helped define Star Wars for generations of audiences. But Hamill has also been one of the franchise’s most outspoken stars. Over the years, the actor has repeatedly questioned creative decisions surrounding Luke’s later storyline. More recentl
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Disney Parks
Once Untouchable, Disney’s Top-Rated Park Now Sparks Divided Opinions
For years, one answer dominated the conversation whenever Disney fans debated the company’s best theme park: Tokyo DisneySea. With its intricate theming, breathtaking atmosphere, and ambitious roster of attractions, the park earned a reputation as Disney’s crown jewel. Yet as Tokyo Disney Resort welcomes an increasing number of internatio
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EPCOT
Disney World Confirms New America Attraction for the EPCOT World Showcase
A subtle update has appeared at one of Walt Disney World Resort‘s most patriotic destinations, and the timing couldn't be more fitting. Let's take a look at the latest news out of the American Adventure World Showcase Pavilion at EPCOT. A New Sign for a Patriotic Performance Group On May 12, WDWNT reported that a brand-new sign for
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Movies & Entertainment
Daisy Ridley Exit Adds To Growing Questions Surrounding ‘Star Wars’
A quiet casting change has become the latest talking point in the long wait for Rey’s return. More than six years have passed since Daisy Ridley last appeared as Rey in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, the divisive finale to Disney’s sequel trilogy. Lucasfilm announced plans to continue the character’s story back in 2023, but the project
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