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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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‘Jurassic Park’ Launching New Timeline After Next Film Hits Major Roadblock
Jurassic World Rebirth (2025) was supposed to launch a new era for the franchise, but the future of its sequel has already become uncertain following a major creative shake-up. Gareth Edwards, who directed Rebirth, will no longer be involved with the upcoming sequel. According to Deadline, Edwards has left the project due to “creative dif
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Lucasfilm Officially Replaces Alec Guinness’ Voice in Original ‘Star Wars’ Film
Few Star Wars characters have become as closely associated with particular actors as Obi-Wan Kenobi, with the character having been portrayed by several actors across the franchise's nearly 50-year history. Sir Alec Guinness originated the role in A New Hope (1977), establishing the older Obi-Wan as one of the defining characters of Georg
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‘Harry Potter’ Grave Site Controversy Explodes Into $500 Million Reroute
Certain fictional characters manage to burrow so deep into fan culture that even a made-up death scene becomes something people travel to honor in real life. That's precisely what's unfolded at Freshwater West beach in Wales, where a scattering of painted pebbles marking a beloved house elf's on-screen final moment has now proven powerful
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Disney Gift Cards Are Being Rejected Across Disney World
Budgeting for a Walt Disney World trip usually involves some version of the same trick: load up a Disney Gift Card ahead of time, use it for meals, souvenirs, and tickets, and let it act as a built-in spending limit once you're actually in the parks. It's a solid system, but it just got a little less reliable for guests who like to shop a
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Disneyland Removes Year-Round Theming as Park Closures Are Confirmed
Fifteen months is a serious run for any theme park anniversary, and Disneyland just wrapped up one of its longest celebrations yet. From the moment it launched, the 70th anniversary brought special decor, unique entertainment touches, and a rope drop tradition that regulars came to expect every single morning. That chapter has now closed.
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