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A Sea Change at Disney: Why Johnny Depp’s ‘Pirates’ Return Is Officially Dead as Margot Robbie Takes the Helm
The horizon of the Caribbean is shifting, and for the first time in over two decades, the silhouette of the Black Pearl will not be guided by the eccentric, rum-soaked swagger of Captain Jack Sparrow. In a move that has…
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Universal’s Volcano Bay Still Blocked by Construction Walls After Expected Reopening
Universal’s Volcano Bay has built its entire reputation on being more than a “normal” water park. It’s themed, immersive, and designed to feel like a tropical getaway right in the middle of Orlando. Guests don’t just show up to ride…
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Disney Resort Hotels
The Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Hotel Is Gone for Good
Construction photos confirm Walt Disney World Resort is moving ahead with the permanent transformation of the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser hotel into office space, crushing any remaining hopes that the $6,000-per-night experience might return. Aerial photographer and X (formerly Twitter)…
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Universal Confirms Closure in Toon Lagoon at Islands of Adventure
Universal Orlando Resort has confirmed that one of Toon Lagoon’s recognizable walk-through attractions will soon be going offline, marking a temporary change for guests visiting Universal’s Islands of Adventure this spring. Me Ship, The Olive, a multi-level play structure themed…
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Disney World’s Next 3 Lands May Not Be as “Set in Stone” After All
For a while now, Disney fans have been treating Walt Disney World’s upcoming expansion projects like they are locked in, already finalized, and basically impossible to change. Once Disney announces a land, the assumption is that the blueprints are done,…
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Disneyland Resort
Disneyland Monorail Will Close Next Month, No Reopening Confirmed
The Disneyland Monorail will shut down indefinitely on March 30 with no announced return date, forcing guests to find alternative transportation between Downtown Disney and Tomorrowland. Disneyland Resort confirmed the closure on February 16 on its official refurbishment calendar. The…
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Disney's Hollywood Studios
Dinosaur Gertie Gets a Makeover at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
The iconic Gertie the dinosaur statue at Walt Disney World Resort’s Hollywood Studios theme park underwent emergency repairs after a deep crack appeared in her tail near the Echo Lake waterline. Walt Disney World Resort maintenance crews quickly patched the…
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Historic Disneyland Paris Park Going Dark Next Month
European theme park market dynamics differ substantially from American contexts, requiring adaptations to operational models, theming approaches, and intellectual property deployment that don’t simply transplant successful American formulas to different geographic locations. Walt Disney Studios Park has struggled since its…
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Disney's Hollywood Studios
Mold Infestation Confirmed on 7-Year-Old Disney World Ride
Black mold or mildew is covering portions of the Slinky Dog Dash queue at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, exposing thousands of Walt Disney World Resort guests to the substance while waiting for the Toy Story Land roller coaster. WDWNT reported on…
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Why Disney Guests Are Waiting So Long for These Donuts
So we need to talk about what happened at Port Orleans French Quarter on Valentine’s Day because the beignet line was absolutely out of control. Like, we’re not talking about a normal “oh there’s a bit of a wait” situation.…
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Hollywood Studios May Hit Its Worst Crowds of the Year on These 2026 Dates
Disney’s Hollywood Studios is one of those parks that feels exciting the second you walk in… but it can also become the fastest park to overwhelm you if you show up on the wrong day. And in 2026, there are…
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Sudden Park Closure Puts Six Flags Refusal Refund Policy in Spotlight
If you had plans to visit Six Flags Magic Mountain today, February 16, 2026, you’re out of luck because the entire park is closed due to bad weather. Not partially closed, not operating with reduced hours, completely shut down for…
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In Less Than 12 Hours, This Disney Park Location Will Close
Theme park adjacent retail and dining districts face unique challenges balancing tenant mix, aesthetic coherence, operational efficiency, and guest expectations across diverse visitor demographics with varying preferences and budgets. Disneyland Paris’s Disney Village occupies particularly complex positioning as it serves…
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Villains Land Delayed? What Josh D’Amaro’s Redesign Means for the Magic Kingdom Timeline
The ink is barely dry on the press release naming Josh D’Amaro as the next CEO of The Walt Disney Company, but the “D’Amaro Era” has officially begun with a lightning bolt. In a move that has sent shockwaves through…
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Security Breach at Disney World Tied to Unexpected Foot Focused Explanation
Listen, we cover a LOT of ridiculous guest behavior at Disney parks, but this one is particularly frustrating because there’s literally NO excuse for it. A guest at EPCOT’s Canada Pavilion decided that the clearly marked restricted areas and physical…
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‘Ninja Turtles’ Franchise Makes History With Latest Announcement
History is being made in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles universe. For the first time ever, the long-running TMNT franchise, which began in 1984, is getting a novel aimed at adults: The Last Ronin, a prose adaptation of the popular…
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Film & TV Entertainment
Mando and Grogu Replaced, as Fans Disappointed by Super Bowl Teaser
Superhero and sci-fi franchises dominated the Super Bowl trailer season once again this year, but two major 2026 releases have sparked very different reactions from audiences. While DC Studios leaned further into its newly launched cinematic universe (the DCU) with…
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Disneyland Resort
After 70 Years, Disneyland Attraction Is No Longer Exclusive to California Theme Park
The Disneyland Railroad has expanded beyond the Happiest Place on Earth through a new 12-minute video posted by the Disney Parks YouTube Channel, bringing the 70-year-old attraction experience to fans worldwide. The 4K “sights and sounds” footage captures the steam…
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Disney World Issues Check-In Changes for Resort Guests in 2026
Walt Disney World has been rolling out plenty of updates heading into 2026, but not every major change comes with a big announcement. Some of the most disruptive shifts happen quietly, and guests don’t always realize what’s changed until they’re…
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Disney World’s Most Chaotic Pre-Show Breaks, Operations Cease
There are certain rides at Disney World that feel like they’re in a league of their own, and at EPCOT, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is definitely one of them. It isn’t just popular. It’s the ride people build…
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