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Disney Around the Globe
Disney Announces Closure of 8-Year-Old Toy Story Land Roller Coaster
Another Disney roller coaster is preparing to shut down. Disney’s Toy Story franchise has become a staple of its theme parks, with attractions inspired by Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and the rest of Andy’s toys scattered across multiple resorts. At Walt…
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The D23 Illusion: Did Disney Just Pull the Plug on Its Most Hyped Nostalgia Upgrades?
When the lights dimmed inside the arena at D23, theme park fans were primed for blockbuster cinematic tie-ins. Instead, Disney Experiences delivered what felt like an astonishing victory for traditionalists. Rather than just announcing another wave of box-office intellectual property…
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Marvel Signals 3 Devastating Hero Deaths in New Doctor Doom Comic-Con Tease
Doctor Doom hasn’t even made his full debut as the Avengers’ next major enemy, but Marvel Studios may have already given fans a disturbing preview of what he’s capable of. Robert Downey Jr. will portray the powerful villain in Avengers:…
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Outside the Disney Bubble
Universal Studios Issues Halloween Horror Nights Warning, Guests Risk Removal
Universal Studios Japan has issued a serious warning to Halloween Horror Nights guests, and anyone planning to get too close to the park’s frightening performers could find their visit ending earlier than expected. On October 29, the Osaka theme park…
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Universal’s Popular Epic Universe Ride Suffers Major Malfunction as Key Figures Go Dark
Universal Orlando has spent years developing attractions that promise experiences unlike anything guests have seen before. But at Epic Universe, some visitors are questioning whether the technology behind those experiences is living up to expectations. When the theme park opened…
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Disney Scraps 34-Year Hollywood Studios Staple for Unexpected New Replacement
Hollywood Studios visitors have watched several familiar areas undergo major transformations over the years, but few decisions have stirred as much discussion as the removal of a beloved piece of the park’s history. For generations of guests, this particular corner…
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Former Mickey Mouse Performer Arrested in Florida Sting, Sheriff Says
A character synonymous with childhood happiness has become an unexpected part of a disturbing Florida criminal investigation. A former Walt Disney World Resort character performer who allegedly portrayed Mickey Mouse has been identified among the suspects arrested during a Polk…
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Disney World Guests Will Face New Lightning Lane Pricing in 48 Hours as Sales Remain Wide Open
The newest Lightning Lane price increases take effect on Sunday, November 1, 2026, so Friday and Saturday offer the final opportunity to lock in current rates before the holiday surge. What Changes on November 1 Two price shifts are coming.…
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Disney World Christmas Party Nears November Sellout, One Date Reportedly Left
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party tickets are becoming increasingly difficult to secure for November 2026, with Walt Disney World Resort approaching a potential monthwide sellout at Magic Kingdom. Another party date has reportedly sold out, leaving just one November evening…
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“Disneyland Ohio” Video Shocks Millions: Massive New Midwest Resort Plan Unmasked
A massive Disney theme park resort in the middle of Ohio? For some Disney fans, the idea sounded like an exciting opportunity to experience the company’s famous attractions without traveling all the way to Florida or California. The rumored development…
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New Disney Hotel Set to Open in November: Official Booking Dates Announced
Shanghai Disney Resort has confirmed that Shanghai Disney Enchanted Star Hotel will open December 16, 2026, with reservations beginning at midnight Shanghai time on November 6. The 400-room property offers another lodging option, although preferred dates could prove competitive. For…
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Disney World’s Monorail Resorts at Center of 11 Lawsuits, Now Resolved
Walt Disney World has resolved 11 property tax lawsuits with the Orange County Property Appraiser. Six were settled, and five were voluntarily dismissed. The cases involved three of Disney’s monorail resorts near Magic Kingdom: Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa…
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Four Years After Reimagining, Disney World Files Notice To Change Finding Nemo Attraction
For nearly 20 years, sea turtles, clownfish, and one very forgetful blue tang have been swimming through Theater in the Wild at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Now, a new filing suggests the venue is due for some attention. The show’s history…
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The Walt Disney Company
State Filing Reveals Disney Layoffs at Imagineering Ahead of the Holidays
A California state filing shows Disney is laying off 159 employees at its Glendale campus, home of Walt Disney Imagineering. The layoffs are permanent and take effect December 29. It’s the first confirmed number tied to recent reports of cuts…
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Disney Vacation Club Is About to Make a Huge Change Starting November 1
Disney Vacation Club is launching a new advertising campaign and tagline: “Always a Magical Tomorrow.” The campaign begins November 1 and will appear across multiple platforms. It’s aimed at both current members and potential buyers, and it comes as DVC…
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The Hype Died on Batuu: Why Disney World’s Hardest-to-Book Star Wars Bar Is Now Pleading for Guests
For years, securing entry into Oga’s Cantina was considered the ultimate logistical conquest of a Walt Disney World vacation. Credit: Disney When Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge debuted at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in 2019, landing a 45-minute booking inside the remote…
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How a Trump Banner Triggered Disney’s Ultimate Penalty: The Saga of a Triple Lifetime Ban
The Walt Disney Company has spent seven decades cultivating its theme parks as carefully curated, immersive environments insulated from real-world politics. Within the berms of the Magic Kingdom and Disneyland, contemporary debates, corporate friction, and partisan campaigns are intentionally kept…
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Disneyland Resort
Disney Reconfigures Bus Transportation to Theme Parks, Four Days of Old System Remain
The clock is running down on the current shuttle setup at Disneyland Resort. Hotel guests who ride Good Neighbor and third-party shuttle buses to the Disney parks have only a few days left at the existing drop-off point before a…
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Devastating Marvel Loss: Beloved ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Star Dies at 86
Marvel audiences have spent years watching familiar faces return to the franchise, but one upcoming reunion will now carry a heartbreaking reminder of what the entertainment world has lost. A legendary actor who helped bring some of Hollywood’s most recognizable…
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Imagineers Out, Tech Talent In: Disney Reshapes Its Future With Fresh Layoffs and a $180M AI Hiring Blitz
The Walt Disney Company is orchestrating a profound recalibration of its corporate priorities. Across its storied Glendale creative campus and executive offices in Burbank, the entertainment titan is navigating a stark contrast in its workforce strategy: executing targeted layoffs inside…
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