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Dollywood Announces Closure Through Weekend as Ride Adjustments Continue
Dollywood has extended the temporary NightFlight Expedition closure, keeping its newest attraction unavailable through Sunday, August 30, as additional adjustments are made to the ride system. The update means guests visiting the Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, theme park through the weekend should not expect access to the highly promoted 2026 a
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Universal Studios Japan Accused of Illegal Performer Contracts, $3,400 Penalty Exposed
Theme parks rely heavily on the performers who bring their shows and parades to life, often working long hours in costume or under demanding physical conditions to keep the magic feeling seamless for guests. A recent investigation into how one major park handles its relationship with those performers is raising serious questions about fai
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Dolly Parton Tragically Confirmed Dead at 80 by Family
For nearly four decades, Dolly Parton was more than the celebrity behind Dollywood. She was the heart of the Tennessee theme park, a constant presence in its identity and one of the biggest reasons millions of guests have traveled to the Smoky Mountains to experience it. From the music playing throughout the park to attractions dedicated
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Burglary Reported at Disney World’s Art of Animation Resort on August 25
Law enforcement responded to Disney's Art of Animation Resort on Tuesday afternoon after a burglary was reported at the Walt Disney World Value Resort hotel. Details of the Reported Burglary The Orange County Sheriff's Office received the burglary report shortly after 12:00 p.m. on August 25. Scanner monitoring account @WDWActiveCrime sha
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Disney Breaks 55-Year Tradition With All-New Haunted Mansion Expansion
Guests who lined up to see the Piston Peak National Park model at this year's D23 Expo were expecting a preview of Magic Kingdom's upcoming Cars themed land. What they got was that, plus an unexpected clue about changes headed for one of the park's most iconic attractions sitting right next door. The model, displayed inside the Imagineeri
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New ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Trailer Radically Transforms Beloved Marvel Heroes
Marvel Studios already gave fans plenty to talk about with Avengers: Doomsday (2026), but on August 24, an unexpected new version of footage that audiences had already seen was released. The characters are familiar. The biggest moments haven't gone anywhere. Even some of the trailer's surprises remain exactly where fans remember them. Wha
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Six Flags Shuts Down Home Base, Relocation to New U.S. State Finalized
A company relocating its corporate offices doesn't typically make waves among the people who actually ride the coasters, but Six Flags Entertainment Corporation operates enough parks across enough states that even a headquarters decision carries real weight. The company just confirmed it's returning to Texas after several years elsewhere,
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Your Entire Disney Cruise Experience Is Getting Upended in Fall 2027 After 3-Year Hiatus
Getting aboard a Disney cruise can sometimes require a vacation before the vacation, especially for families who live far from the company’s busiest departure ports. For one group of travelers, that has been the reality for the last several years. A convenient option disappeared after 2023, even as Disney Cruise Line continued expanding e
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Disney World Unveils 2026 Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend Race Medals
The 2026 Wine & Dine Half-Marathon Weekend medals are here. I am running two of these Disney races, and I have thoughts. Some context. Look, I do not usually put myself in my own articles. Today I am, because runDisney finally revealed the first look at the 2026 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend medals, and I signed up for the 5K a
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Disney Reimagines Spaceship Earth as EPCOT Fans Push Back on More Construction
Disney has confirmed that Spaceship Earth at EPCOT will be reimagined, giving Walt Disney World’s geodesic-sphere icon its first major story update in nearly two decades. The announcement came during D23 2026, where Disney said the attraction’s focus will expand from human communication to the broader idea of human connection. But the Spa
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