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Walt Disney World
Vanishing Manor: Decoding the Huge “Unannounced” Work at Magic Kingdom’s Haunted Mansion
If you've approached the end of Liberty Square recently, you might have done a double-take. The imposing, Dutch Gothic silhouette of the Haunted Mansion—usually a masterclass in weathered brick and chilling gloom—has been almost entirely swallowed by a mountain of steel scaffolding and photo-realistic tarps. Credit: Scott Duncan, Flickr W
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Mass ‘Star Wars’ Ride Shutdowns Planned at Disney Parks Nationwide
Seven years is a long time to wait for a ride to reach its potential. Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run has been operating at Disneyland and Disney's Hollywood Studios since 2019, and for most of those seven years the conversation around it has followed the same pattern. The setting is incredible. Sitting inside the cockpit of the actual M
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Jigsaw Explorer Puzzles
Disney Jigsaw Puzzle: EPCOT Monorail
Hop aboard the EPCOT Monorail for a smooth and scenic ride through one of Walt Disney World Resort's most iconic attractions! Quick Tip: Do you want to make the puzzle easier or more challenging? Select the grid option to adjust the number of pieces before pressing “OK” to start the puzzle. Jigsaw Puzzle Experience More Walt Disney World
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Man Found Dead at Dollywood-Style Dinner Theater Linked to Dolly Parton
A man is dead following a shooting Saturday evening in the parking lot of Dolly Parton's Stampede, one of the most visited dinner show attractions in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. The Pigeon Forge Police Department responded to a 911 call at approximately 7:35 PM reporting a gunshot in the venue's parking lot. Officers arrived to find two men
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Disneyland Confirms Major Ride Reopenings This Month
If it feels like Disneyland has had more rides closed than open at times this year, you’re not imagining it. Between refurbishments and temporary shutdowns, parts of the resort haven’t felt quite as full as usual. But now, things are starting to shift back in the other direction. This month marks an important turning point, with multiple
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Disney Could Change How Rides Load Forever, Aims To Shrink Wait Times
There’s a moment on almost every Disney ride when everything pauses. Guests are seated, Cast Members walk through each row, and the ride waits just a little longer before dispatching. It’s quick—but across thousands of cycles each day, those seconds add up. Now, Disney may be looking at a way to change that process entirely. Not in a flas
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Movies & Entertainment
The Power is Fading: Why the Creator of He-Man is Broke and Battling Dementia While Amazon Spends Millions on His Legacy
In the summer of 2026, the world is once again obsessed with the planet Eternia. Trailers for Amazon MGM’s live-action Masters of the Universe film are racking up tens of millions of views. With a star-studded cast led by Nicholas Galitzine and a massive production budget rumored to exceed $200 million, the film is expected to be a global
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Families of 8+ Face New Restrictions at Disney World
There is a specific kind of Disney planning that DVC members who travel with extended family have gotten very good at over the years. It involves coordinating points, booking windows, resort availability, and Annual Pass purchases in a way that makes the economics of a large group trip work. The Sorcerer Pass has been a central piece of t
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EPCOT
Mickey Mouse & Friends Locked Behind Paywall at Disney World This Summer
Walt Disney World Resort's upcoming V.I.PASSHOLDER Summer Days event comes with a perk that effectively puts some of the most iconic characters in Disney history behind an Annual Pass requirement…and not every EPCOT guest will have access. The Character Meet-and-Greet On Thursday, Walt Disney World Resort revealed details about V.I.
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Walt Disney World
New Report: Disney World Didn’t Scrap Iconic Ride After All
The fate of one of Disney World’s oldest attractions has taken another turn. For months, the Liberty Belle Riverboat was widely believed to be gone. The vessel disappeared from view last summer as construction ramped up around Magic Kingdom Park, and online speculation quickly filled in the gaps. The Liberty Belle — an opening-day attract
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