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Every Single Change Coming to Disney World’s Most Iconic Ride
Big Thunder Mountain has been closed at Magic Kingdom for almost an entire year. And now we finally know why Disney needed that much time. Spoiler alert: they're basically rebuilding the entire thing. Not Just a Normal Disney Refurbishment Disney calls these projects “refurbishments,” implying that they're simply giving the ri
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Global Disney Parks
Disney Introduces New Mandatory Guest Reservations for 3 Days Next Week
The entrance to a major Disney resort is built around efficiency. Trains, hotels, and walkways all funnel guests through a small number of retail and security checkpoints designed to keep crowds moving smoothly from arrival to attraction. One of those spaces is now being placed behind a reservation system at Tokyo Disney Resort, marking a
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Walt Disney World
Disney World to Stop Working Normally Tomorrow
Here's a fun surprise for families at Disney World tomorrow: the mini golf you planned to play in the morning? Yeah, that's not happening. Winter Summerland Miniature Golf won't open until 3 p.m. on January 11. That's five hours later than the normal 10 a.m. opening. Five entire hours where this popular family activity just sits there clo
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Disney World’s 2026 Problem: A Park-Wide Bug Infestation Guests Can’t Ignore
Disney World has built its reputation on control. Music cues line up perfectly. Pathways guide crowds smoothly. Even landscaping looks placed with purpose. Guests rarely stop to think about those details—until something disrupts them. In 2026, that disruption isn’t coming from construction or ride closures. It’s coming from something far
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Mandatory Tourist Tax Forces Disney Guests to Pay More: Families Squeezed by Record-High Vacation Costs
For many families, the “Disney Bubble” is a place where reality—and its associated costs—takes a back seat to magic. However, that bubble is feeling a significant pinch this year. A new, mandatory tourist tax has officially taken effect, hitting travelers exactly where it hurts: their vacation fund. Credit: Disney Fanatic As o
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Disney Implements New MagicBand Rules for 2026 Without Warning
If MagicBands feel more complicated than you remember, you’re not imagining things. They still tap you into Walt Disney World’s parks, unlock resort rooms, and scan Lightning Lane reservations, but the role they play in a park day has changed. In 2026, Disney has rewritten the rules for MagicBands and the park experience, affecting every
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Marvel Studios Reportedly Cancels Film Seven Years in the Making
Marvel Studios’ Blade has been stuck in development limbo for years, and the film’s removal from Disney’s release schedule suggests the studio may finally be changing course. After quietly disappearing from the 2025 calendar in 2024, the long-promised reboot now appears to be headed toward a very different MCU introduction. Blade was once
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Disney Parks
Disney Extends Park Hours as New Plans Take Shape
A Disney park has confirmed that it will be extending its hours and adding more entertainment options for millions of guests. Disney Park Adds Extended Hours, More Entertainment Options For guests used to wrapping up their day early at Walt Disney Studios Park, the change will feel dramatic. Nights at Disneyland Paris are about to get lon
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Movies & Entertainment
‘Star Wars’ Just Retconned Han Solo’s ‘Force Awakens’ Storyline
Lucasfilm has quietly adjusted Star Wars canon in a move that reinterprets key elements of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, marking one of the most consequential continuity updates to the sequel trilogy in recent years. The change appears in newly clarified lore rather than a formal announcement. It reframes how specific events and motivatio
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Wishables Join Long List of Disney Merchandise Price Hikes
Disney World has quietly increased the price on Wishables, and collectors have every right to be annoyed about it. The popular mystery plush that used to feel like a harmless impulse buy now costs $17.99 each. For context, these are five-inch-tall stuffed animals sold in blind boxes. You pay nearly eighteen dollars and cross your fingers
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