If you’ve got a trip to Disney’s Hollywood Studios on the calendar, brace yourself for some scaffolding photobombing your Sunset Boulevard pictures. The mysterious refurbishment project quietly underway at Twilight Zone Tower of Terror has expanded significantly, and the Hollywood Tower Hotel is looking more like a construction site than a haunted hotel by the day. The Scaffolding Keeps Climbing ...
Read More »‘Spider-Man’ Film Series Quietly Ends Following the Release of ‘Brand New Day’
Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026) was released worldwide on July 31, and it has already grossed an absolutely staggering $942 million worldwide on a $225 million budget, making it the third-highest-grossing Spider-Man movie ever and the fourth-highest-grossing film of 2026. Brand New Day marks Tom Holland’s fourth solo Spidey outing, his seventh appearance as the character, and the 38th film in the ...
Read More »Disney World Confirms New Muppets Additions at Hollywood Studios, Starting August 11
The Muppets have been part of Disney’s Hollywood Studios for a very long time, and the shape of that presence keeps changing. For decades, it lived on the Streets of America, turned into Muppets Courtyard. That corner of the park had a specific charm to it, the kind of quiet, slightly offbeat area that regulars found their way to on ...
Read More »Disney World Confirms Two Pavilion Replacements at EPCOT World Showcase
At this point, we may as well accept it. We are not getting away from trash can news at Walt Disney World. What started as a curiosity the past few months has turned into one of the longest-running storylines of the summer. Solar-powered trash cans have been steadily replacing the old bins across the property, and every week seems to ...
Read More »Nearly 50 Years Later, ‘Star Wars’ Recasts Luke, Leia, and Han
One of Disney’s biggest franchises is getting a surprising update. When Star Wars: A New Hope premiered in 1977, it introduced audiences to Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Han Solo, Darth Vader, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and a galaxy that would redefine blockbuster filmmaking. The original film launched a franchise that now spans movies, Disney+ series, novels, comics, video games, and theme park ...
Read More »Disney World Hotel Guests Warned: 3 Major Perks Removed, Effective September 9
Disney Resort hotel guests are about to lose several extras that have made onsite vacations even more rewarding this summer. Walt Disney World has confirmed that three popular benefits will end after September 8. That means guests arriving on September 9 or later can expect a different experience than those visiting just days earlier. While several core hotel perks will ...
Read More »Disney World Set To Drop Costly Magic Kingdom Lightning Lane on August 23
The Walt Disney World Resort is set to drop its pricey Lightning Lane Premier Pass at Magic Kingdom quite significantly. With The Walt Disney Company confirming lighter attendance but bigger revenue in its last earnings quarter, it’s easier to see why the Disney Experiences arm continues to push its pricier add-ons. Not only have vacation costs–including hotel stays and ticket ...
Read More »Disney Park Loses Haunted Mansion as Replacement Takes Over
A seasonal Disney tradition has officially begun. Haunted Mansion has disappeared from one Disney park’s lineup, but only temporarily. Haunted Mansion Goes Dark for Seasonal Change As of August 4, Haunted Mansion at Tokyo Disneyland is officially closed to guests. The attraction is expected to remain unavailable through September 14, with Disney using the downtime to prepare the ride for ...
Read More »All 8 Major Spider-Man Actors Ranked Worst To Best Following ‘Brand New Day’
Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026) has finally swung into theaters, giving Tom Holland his seventh appearance as Peter Parker and ushering in a brand-new era for the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s friendly neighborhood hero. Brand New Day premiered at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on July 27 and was released internationally on July 31. The film is receiving positive reviews ...
Read More »Disney World’s Magic Kingdom Makes Crucial Changes for All Guests Effective Immediately
Walt Disney World’s operating calendar has picked up another round of revisions, and the newly confirmed dates make the pattern behind them harder to miss. Credit: Wally Gobetz, Flickr The Context: What Disney Already Adjusted Earlier updates to the calendar established the framework. On the first three Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party dates of the season — August 7, 11, and ...
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