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Disney World Confirms Shuttered Grand Floridian Area Returns in Just 60 Days

Three smiling children hold hands with Donald Duck

Guests staying near Magic Kingdom have been dealing with a noticeable absence at one of the resort’s most famous hotels this summer. The change arrived in July, taking away a longtime option that many vacationers had worked into their trips for years. Disney offered guests alternatives, but that didn’t necessarily make the loss any easier for those who had already ...

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Why Disney World’s Oldest Political Attraction Has Reached Its Expiration Date

Hall of Presidents in Liberty Square

Theme park fans are fiercely protective of Disney history, but even the most cherished traditions eventually face the reality of a changing world. At Magic Kingdom, a growing consensus among parkgoers suggests that it might finally be time for Walt Disney World to retire The Hall of Presidents. Once considered the crown jewel of Audio-Animatronics engineering, this opening-day attraction is ...

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Disney Just Brought Back a Beloved Mall Staple—and Fans Are Thrilled

Disney Pop Up Store entrance with iconic red Disney logo, glass doors displaying merch; fans buzzing about its possible comeback.

For a generation of dedicated fans, no trip to the mall was complete without stepping into the immersive, plush-filled wonderland of a physical Disney retail location. After years of aggressive closures that pushed consumers toward digital shopping and big-box store aisles, The Walt Disney Company is officially bringing the in-person magic back to the local mall. Credit: Phillip Pessar, Flickr ...

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Next Marvel-Sony ‘Spider-Man’ Release Reportedly Confirmed

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Destin Daniel Cretton’s Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026) keeps rewriting the record books. Since its late-July debut, the fourth entry in Sony and Marvel Studios’ Tom Holland-led Spider-Man series has torn through the $1 billion and $2 billion marks, dethroned Avengers: Endgame on the domestic charts, and — just days ago — passed James Cameron’s Titanic (1997) to reach fourth ...

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‘Star Wars’ Reveals New Luke Skywalker for Cancelled Disney+ Series Remake

Luke Skywalker and R2-D2 meet and greet Disneyland

Star Wars has decided to remake its Mandalorian universe. The Rise and Wobble of Disney+ Star Wars The Mandalorian premiered in 2019 and, for a moment, looked like it had solved Star Wars television. Pedro Pascal’s Din Djarin, Grogu, and beskar armor became cultural shorthand almost overnight, and Lucasfilm leaned in hard, building out a slate of spinoffs on the ...

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Disney World Suddenly Reopens Major Coaster After 72-Hour Shutdown

Toy Story Land

One of the biggest missing attractions at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is finally back. After an unexpected three-day shutdown that stretched from the end of August into September, Slinky Dog Dash reopened Thursday morning at Walt Disney World. The Toy Story Land roller coaster returned with Early Theme Park Entry on September 3. Around 8:55 a.m., the attraction was operating with ...

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Disney Replaces Iconic Exterior of Tower of Terror at Hollywood Studios

Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at Disney's Hollywood Studios

Changes are being made at the iconic Disney attraction. Credit: David Aughinbaugh II, Flickr The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror has anchored Sunset Boulevard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios since it opened in 1994, five years after the theme park opened at Walt Disney World Resort. It remains one of the most requested attractions in the park more than three decades ...

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Disney World Wait Times Just Hit Rock Bottom: Why the Parks Are Eerily Empty Before Labor Day

A fantasy castle illuminated in blue and purple lights with towering spires stands against a twilight sky. Nearby, a colorful medieval-style lantern glows, and shadowy trees frame the scene. It's a sight so magical that even a Drunk Disney World Guest might find themselves momentarily arrested by its beauty.

Guests braving the sweltering Florida heat this week are experiencing a version of Walt Disney World that many thought was gone forever. Just days before the Labor Day holiday weekend, the notoriously congested Orlando theme parks have transformed into virtual ghost towns, offering wide-open walkways and historically low wait times across all four parks. Credit: Disney A video tour recently ...

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