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Disney World Guests Face 5-Day Dining Closure at Popular Resort
One of the easiest places to grab a meal at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge is temporarily unavailable in its usual form. Disney has closed the food court and dining room at The Mara for several days of maintenance, creating a change that guests staying at the resort will need to work around. The closure runs from September 21 through Septe
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Lucasfilm Changes One of ‘Star Wars’ Most Iconic Moments After Nearly 50 Years
For nearly five decades, one phrase has sent Star Wars audiences into a galaxy far, far away. Soon, however, “A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away” will be seen differently when Lucasfilm releases its latest version of the original movie. Star Wars: A New Hope Is Changing The change is being made for Star Wars: Gobaith Ne
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Disney World Axes Single Rider Line After Decades, Effective Tomorrow
A familiar shortcut at Animal Kingdom is about to vanish. Walt Disney World is discontinuing Single Rider service at Expedition Everest, Legend of the Forbidden Mountain starting September 21, 2026. For guests who have relied on this line to squeeze in extra rides on one of Animal Kingdom's marquee thrill attractions, this is a change wor
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Universal Orlando Confirms All 3 Theme Parks Changing Beginning November 14
A major change is coming to Universal Orlando Resort, and this time, no theme park is being left behind. Beginning November 14, 2026, Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure, and Epic Universe will all participate in Universal Orlando Holidays. That leaves just 55 days until the resort begins its Christmas celebration. The transfo
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Disney World Guests Lose Free Perk, Replacement Costs Nearly $80 Per Person
If you booked a Walt Disney World Resort hotel after hearing about free water park admission, you'll want to pay close attention to when you're traveling. The complimentary benefit that gave eligible Disney Resort hotel guests water park admission on their check-in day officially ended September 9. That means families arriving now won't r
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Disneyland Is Making a Major Change to Bluey’s Best Day Ever!
A Disneyland trip with a Bluey fan can come with one very important request: seeing Bluey and Bingo. Starting next weekend, families will have another opportunity to make that happen. Disneyland is preparing to expand the operating schedule for Bluey’s Best Day Ever! at Fantasyland Theatre. The experience currently runs only three days ea
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Disney World Permanently Removes Historic Magic Kingdom Area
One of the biggest transformations in Magic Kingdom history is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore. Disney World has permanently removed the Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island as work continues on Piston Peak National Park and the massive Villains Land expansion. For longtime visitors, this isn't simply another attraction repla
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Disney World Forced To Change Lightning Lane Operations After Paid Line Overflows
A Lightning Lane at Walt Disney World became so backed up that Cast Members had to take the queue beyond its normal area and manage guests from World Discovery. And this wasn't for an attraction included as a standard Lightning Lane Multi Pass selection. The situation unfolded at Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT, where vide
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Disney World Hotel Deal Runs Through 2027, Gives Guests $50 Every Night
Picking a Walt Disney World hotel often turns into a balancing act. Guests want a good location, easy transportation, comfortable accommodations, and a price that doesn't consume their entire vacation budget. A current offer at three hotels in the middle of Walt Disney World could make that decision a little easier for some travelers. The
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Disney World Scraps November Timeline for EPCOT Restaurant Closure
A major EPCOT restaurant is returning much sooner than expected, and the timing could work in Disney World's favor. Coral Reef Restaurant has been closed since September 8, 2026, as Disney carries out planned maintenance at the World Nature dining location. For a time, it appeared guests wouldn't be eating there again until November. Disn
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