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‘Star Wars’ Will Undergo Massive Shift in 2027 After ‘Mandalorian and Grogu’ Flops

Katee Sackhoff and Pedro Pascal as Bo-Katan and Din Djarin in The Mandalorian

Since Disney acquired Lucasfilm in 2012, Star Wars has been best known for the sequel trilogy films The Force Awakens (2015), The Last Jedi (2017), and The Rise of Skywalker (2019). But since Disney+ launched in 2019, the Mando-Verse has made up a huge part of the brand. Credit: Lucasfilm The Mando-Verse Represents a Huge Part of Disney Star Wars ...

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Disney Is Taking ‘Star Wars’ in a New Direction After ‘The Mandalorian’ Failure, Abandons George Lucas Era

Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) looking at the Force Ghosts at the end of 'Return of the Jedi'

Ever since Disney acquired Lucasfilm in 2012, the company has relied heavily on George Lucas’ Star Wars. Now, it’s finally about to enter a new era. At first glance, it might not seem like Disney has relied that much on the George Lucas era, given that post-2012 Star Wars is anchored by the sequel trilogy, whose first film, The Force ...

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Is the Mickey Tap Dead? Why Disney is Quietly Moving Past the MagicBand

Two guests playing the MagicBand Bounty Hunter game.

For over a decade, tapping a colorful plastic bracelet against a glowing, Mickey-shaped touchpoint has been an essential ritual of a Disney vacation. When MagicBands debuted, they fundamentally transformed the guest experience by turning room keys, theme park admission, Lightning Lane access, and payment methods into a hands-free wristband. Credit: Disney However, the themed entertainment landscape moves fast, and corporate ...

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Disney World Confirms Removal of Two International Experiences From EPCOT

Spaceship Earth over the World Showcase Lagoon at EPCOT

In the last few days, two international beverage flavors have disappeared from the complimentary soda tasting experience at Club Cool in EPCOT at Walt Disney World Resort. Here’s what Central Florida Disney Park guests need to know about the sudden change. Two Flavors Disappear From Club Cool at EPCOT Credit: Lee (myfrozenlife), Flickr On June 5, X (formerly known as ...

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Universal Confirms June 9 Will Change Toon Lagoon at Islands of Adventure

A large blue and gold globe with the word "UNIVERSAL" in bold white letters, located at the entrance of Universal Studios theme park.

Guests walking through Toon Lagoon at Islands of Adventure this summer may notice that one of the land’s most recognizable play areas finally looks like itself again. After months hidden behind construction walls and refurbishment work, Me Ship, The Olive is nearing the end of a major refresh project. Universal has now confirmed that June 9 marks the scheduled end ...

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Disney World Confirms June 6 Closure of Classic “it’s a small world” Attraction

"it's a small world" dolls at disney world

The “it’s a small world” attraction in Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom Park was unexpectedly closed for much of the day on Saturday, June 6. Here’s what we know about the unexpected ride shutdown at Walt Disney World Resort. “it’s a small world” Closure Credit: Rick, Inside the Magic June 6 started as a normal day at Magic Kingdom Park. “it’s ...

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Disney Removes Classic Polynesian Resort Area for New Transportation Hub

Polynesian Village Resort

Guests staying at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort are about to notice a significant transportation change that could make arriving and departing the resort much smoother. For years, Disney transportation buses and guest vehicles have shared many of the same traffic patterns around the popular Magic Kingdom-area resort. While the system generally worked, congestion during busy travel periods could create bottlenecks, ...

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Disney World Reconfigures Polynesian Resort, Confirms New Transportation Hub

Several wooden overwater bungalows with porches sit above calm water at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, backed by lush landscaping and red-roofed buildings under a blue sky with scattered clouds.

Guests staying at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort are about to notice a significant transportation change that could make arriving and departing the resort much smoother. For years, Disney transportation buses and guest vehicles have shared many of the same traffic patterns around the popular Magic Kingdom-area resort. While the system generally worked, congestion during busy travel periods could create bottlenecks, ...

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Disney World Debuts New 25% Discount at 7 Disney Springs Hotels

A tall water tower with "Disney Springs" written on it stands against a partly cloudy sky. Palm trees and a white building with a bell tower are visible in the background.

Planning a Walt Disney World vacation isn’t exactly cheap these days. Between park tickets, food, Lightning Lane purchases, and hotel costs, families are always looking for ways to cut expenses without sacrificing the experience. That’s especially true for teachers, who spend most of the year in classrooms before finally getting a chance to enjoy a well-earned summer break. Now, Disney ...

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