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Film & TV Entertainment
Disney+ Rolls Out Mandatory Ads to Every Subscriber
Disney+ is putting advertising in front of all viewers. The streaming service looked very different when it launched in 2019. Disney initially positioned Disney+ as a straightforward subscription platform without commercials, offering its library of Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars,…
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Film & TV Entertainment
HBO Severs Ties With ‘Harry Potter’ Theme Song, New Soundtrack Incoming
HBO’s Harry Potter reboot is moving away from the music that defined the original film series. The upcoming television adaptation will begin its seven-book retelling with Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone this Christmas. The first season runs for eight…
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Universal
REPORT: Universal Developing New Wizarding World Ahead of ‘Harry Potter’ Reboot
Universal may be preparing its next major move for the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. New evidence suggests Harry Potter could be among the franchises heading to Universal’s enormous new theme park in Bedfordshire, England. Theme park reporter Alicia Stella…
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Outside the Disney Bubble
‘Harry Potter’ Guests Lose All Access to Alcohol Under New Rule
Harry Potter guests will no longer be able to buy alcohol at an upcoming Wizarding World experience. Butterbeer may be one of the Harry Potter franchise’s most recognizable drinks, but the version sold at Universal theme parks is nonalcoholic. J.K.…
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News
Is Disney Giving Up on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure? Broken Animatronics and Missing Props Plague Ride Weeks Before Closure
When Disney announced that Magic Kingdom’s Tiana’s Bayou Adventure would temporarily close for a planned refurbishment starting November 2, theme park enthusiasts assumed the maintenance window was a welcome opportunity to tune up the new attraction. Ever since the ride…
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EPCOT
Update: Disney World Backtracks on EPCOT Reopening Plans
Walt Disney World Resort has made changes to reopening plans for an iconic EPCOT fixture. EPCOT has long been known for its food. Between its year-round restaurants and rotating festival booths, dining is a huge part of the park, especially…
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Universal
Loews Hotel Outage Disrupts Universal Orlando Check-In, Guests Report Lobby Delays
A reported Universal Orlando hotel outage disrupted check-in operations at Loews Hotels properties on September 18, 2026, creating long waits for arriving guests. An X post from user @bluekittygrl reported that an internet outage affecting Loews properties knocked hotel check-in…
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News
Disney World Leaves Port Orleans Bridge Damaged as Major River Project Advances
Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside is simultaneously gaining a new stretch of Sassagoula River retaining wall and living with a piece of unfinished business. More than a year after a truck struck a bridge at the Walt Disney World…
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Universal
Universal Replaces Skull Island Single Rider Line With Free Express Access
Skull Island: Reign of Kong has a new wrinkle for solo visitors at Universal Islands of Adventure. The attraction’s dedicated Skull Island single rider line is reportedly unavailable, with Team Members instead issuing some single riders a complimentary Single Attraction…
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Featured
Disney+ Rolls Out Halloween 2026 Lineup: 13 Essential Movies to Watch This Fall
Spooky season is already creeping in, and Disney+ subscribers have plenty of Halloween options before October even begins. The service has a mix of witchy comedies, ghost stories, monster adventures, animated favorites, and older Disney classics ready for seasonal movie…
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News
The Magic of Playing Both Sides: Disney Hosts $25,000-per-Person Fundraiser for Florida AG After Years of Political Warfare
For the past several years, the narrative surrounding Walt Disney World and Florida politics read like an intense legal thriller. High-profile lawsuits, scathing public press releases, retaliatory state legislation, and the hostile takeover of Disney’s self-governing district dominated headlines nationwide.…
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Film & TV Entertainment
Everything Coming to Disney+ and Hulu in October 2026
October is the one month where Disney+ and Hulu stop staying in their lanes. The rest of the year the split is clean. Disney+ takes family, Marvel, Star Wars, and Pixar. Hulu takes FX, adult drama, and the back catalog…
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Featured
Universal Orlando Confirms 3 Popular Attractions Will Finally Reopen Winter 2026
A Universal Orlando vacation later this year could include several experiences that guests haven’t been able to enjoy for months. Much of 2026 has included some lengthy closures at Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure. While temporary refurbishments are…
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Featured
 Disney Finally Listens: Studio Abandons Multiple Live-Action Remakes After Fan Pushback
Disney’s live-action remake strategy has produced some of the company’s biggest movies, but not every planned project has survived long enough to reach theaters or Disney+. Over the years, Disney has lined up filmmakers, writers, producers, and other creative talent…
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Featured
Disney’s 50+ Year Old Florida Resort Heads Into New Construction Phase Evidence Shows
Disney has filed new construction paperwork tied to the Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows, signaling further changes at one of Walt Disney World’s most historic resort properties. Background: A Resort Nearly 55 Years in the Making Walt…
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Featured
Disney Cuts Off Key Hollywood Studios Access: Major Restrictions Hit 2026 Visitors
Hollywood Studios remains one of Walt Disney World’s biggest draws, but getting everything guests want out of a park day isn’t always as simple as buying a ticket. For 2026 visitors, several barriers can limit access, eat into valuable vacation…
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Parks
Disney World Ends Kids Experience at Hollywood Studios After Four Months
Disney’s Hollywood Studios has never been the easy park for little kids, and that is not a new complaint. The headliners are thrill rides. Rise of the Resistance, Slinky Dog Dash, Tower of Terror, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster, Smugglers Run.…
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Parks
Disneyland Announces Closure Date for “it’s a small world,” Effective October 30
There is a version of “it’s a small world” that converts skeptics, and it exists for about eight weeks a year. If your only experience is the standard ride, the reputation makes sense. The song, the doll faces, the fourteen…
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Parks
Orange County Confirms Sewage Spill Near SeaWorld Orlando Parks
Visited SeaWorld Orlando or Aquatica in early September and noticed a smell you could not place? You were not imagining it. Orange County has confirmed that a broken pipe at a wastewater facility next to Aquatica spilled 342,000 gallons of…
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Parks
Disney Ends Expedition Everest Single Rider Service as New Loading System Takes Over
Walt Disney World is ending the Single Rider option at Expedition Everest – Legend of the Forbidden Mountain at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, with the dedicated service set to disappear beginning September 21. The change removes a useful alternative to the…
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