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Movies & Entertainment
‘The Mandalorian’ Is Gone – And Grogu’s Story Has Officially Changed
Disney’s biggest Star Wars success story is heading in a different direction. When The Mandalorian launched on Disney+ in 2019, Grogu quickly became the center of the franchise. The character — widely nicknamed Baby Yoda by audiences before Lucasfilm officially revealed his name — helped turn the streaming series into a cultural hit almos
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News
Disney’s Cool KIDS’ SUMMER Begins May 26, but One Experience May Be Nearly Impossible To Enter
Disney World guests may want to start practicing their virtual queue strategy now because May 26 could turn into absolute madness at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Bluey is finally arriving at Walt Disney World, and Disney already seems fully aware that demand is going to be overwhelming. Bluey’s Wild World officially opens May 26 at Conservati
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Disney Parks
‘Bluey’ Experience Requires a Virtual Queue, and Disney Just Dropped the Details
If you have a Bluey fan in your house, May 26 is already circled on the calendar. If it is not, it should be. Bluey's Wild World at Conservation Station opens at Disney's Animal Kingdom on that date, and Disney just released the full breakdown of how it works, what it includes, and most importantly, how families actually get inside. That
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Jigsaw Explorer Puzzles
Disney Jigsaw Puzzle: Stained Glass at Be Our Guest Restaurant
Step into the enchanting world of Magic Kingdom’s Be Our Guest Restaurant and be greeted by the breathtaking stained glass artwork featuring scenes from Beauty and the Beast. 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.
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Disney Parks
The Swedish Chef Has a Snack Stand at Hollywood Studios and It Opens May 26
If you were going to let any Muppet run a food stand at a major theme park, the Swedish Chef is the correct answer. Not Kermit, who would be too anxious about health code violations. Not Fozzie, who would spend more time doing bits than actually serving anyone. The Swedish Chef, who approaches every culinary task with maximum enthusiasm,
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Outside the Disney Bubble
Universal Just Made the Most Unexpected Investment in Theme Park History
When Universal makes a big announcement, people expect one of a few things. A new ride. Or a new land. Maybe even a new park somewhere in the world. A franchise deal that sends the internet into speculation mode for three weeks. Universal does not typically generate headlines by investing in academic institutions. Until now. Universal Des
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Disney Parks
Disneyland Shut Down Its Most Famous Pin Trading Spot and Collectors Are Furious
Pin trading at Disneyland is one of those things that exists entirely on its own terms. Disney did not invent the community around it. Disney did not design the social rituals, the portfolio etiquette, the unwritten rules about how you approach a stranger's collection, or the particular energy that builds around a new pin drop when the ri
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Disney Parks
Parks Warning: Disney Policy Could Ruin Your End-Of-Day Plans
If you’re used to hitting your favorite Disney rides just before closing, you’ll want to rethink that strategy at Tokyo Disney Resort. Unlike the U.S. parks, where lining up a minute before closing time is standard practice, several headline attractions in Tokyo routinely shut their queues down early – and it’s not clearly communicated. T
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Movies & Entertainment
‘Harry Potter’ Reboot Poses Major Universal Studios Problem
HBO is set to wrap production on the first season of its decade-long reboot of Harry Potter soon. The new show promises to be more faithful to J.K. Rowling’s books, exploring the full text with a new cast and fresh creative direction. For fans, it’s either a long-overdue update or a deeply unnecessary retread. And for Universal, it’s a po
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EPCOT
Flower & Garden Festival Experience Ended 20 Days Early at EPCOT
Walt Disney World Resort has quietly pulled the plug on one corner of the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival before the event has even finished its run. Spike's Garden Goes Dark Ahead of Schedule WDWNT reported on May 12 that Spike's Garden, the walkthrough experience inside CommuniCore Hall in EPCOT's World Celebration neighbor
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