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Disney Drops Magic Kingdom’s Lightning Lane Premier Pass Ahead of Quiet Labor Day Weekend
If you're heading to Magic Kingdom this Labor Day weekend, you might want to check the Lightning Lane Premier Pass prices before you assume they'll cost what they did last year — because they won't. They're cheaper. Noticeably cheaper. Labor Day 2026 lands on Monday, September 7, and most people will be celebrating over the long weekend b
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Disney World Coaster Suddenly Goes Offline, Extended Closure Hits Hollywood Studios
Disney's Hollywood Studios is dealing with an unexpected attraction problem that has now stretched across three consecutive days. Slinky Dog Dash remains closed at Toy Story Land, leaving one of the park's most popular attractions unavailable with no confirmed return date. The coaster didn't operate on August 31 or September 1. As Septemb
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‘The Mandalorian’ Officially Returns With Major Casting Changes
Lucasfilm has recast several characters for a new Mandalorian special, including one originally played by acclaimed actor Werner Herzog. Herzog portrayed the mysterious Client in the first season of The Mandalorian, but Flula Borg now provides the character's voice in the new animated special LEGO Star Wars: The Mandalorian. The Client is
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Disney Resorts
Disney Confirms Widespread Refurbishment for Art of Animation in 2027
Disney just shared the dates for the Art of Animation room refurbishment. Sixteen months. Every room. Some context. Look, finding a Walt Disney World Resort hotel without construction on it right now is a genuine challenge. Disney's Beach Club just piled lobby work on top of exterior maintenance running into 2027. The BoardWalk is still r
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‘Stranger Things’ Is Getting an Official Netflix Reimagining
Few television franchises have expanded quite like Stranger Things. What began as a supernatural mystery about a missing boy in Hawkins, Indiana, has grown into one of Netflix's biggest properties, spanning five seasons, video games, books, merchandise, a stage production, and multiple upcoming spinoffs. Even though the main series has no
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2028 Shutdown Confirmed for Walt Disney World Resort
If you've got a Walt Disney World trip penciled in for late January 2028, here's something to add to your planning checklist: the Disney Skyliner is going down for refurbishment again, and this time it's sticking around a little longer than usual. This is actually becoming a bit of a tradition. The Skyliner took a break from January 25 th
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EPCOT
Disney Ropes off Mexico Area at EPCOT, Effective September 1
Now that the Oaxacan wood carving stand in the Mexico World Showcase Pavilion pyramid at EPCOT is officially closed, all traces of the former merchandise location have disappeared. Additionally, Walt Disney World Resort has roped off the nearby interactive Kidcot stop. Closure in the Mexico Pavilion Pyramid at EPCOT In late August, Disney
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Disney Animal Kingdom Park
Physical Battery Reported at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park on September 1
Law enforcement was called to Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park on Tuesday afternoon following a reported battery incident. Details of the Reported Incident The Orange County Sheriff's Office logged the call at 12:47 p.m. on September 1, describing the incident as “Battery (Unwanted Touching or Striking Someone)” at an addres
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Disney to Shut Down Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, But This May Only Be the Beginning
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is going offline at Walt Disney World, but this may not be the refurbishment that completely fixes the troubled Magic Kingdom attraction. Disney has confirmed that the ride will close November 2, 2026. Tiana’s Bayou General Store and Critter Co-Op will close at the same time. Disney expects the attraction to return
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Disneyland Paris
Disneyland To Close Main Street Location Beginning September 28
A familiar stop for sweet treats on Main Street, U.S.A., is on its way out at Disneyland Park, with an indefinite closure set to take effect just weeks from now. Weekend-Only Hours Kick Off First Disneyland Paris Resort is gradually preparing guests for the change. Beginning September 7, both The Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlour and The Ice
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