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A frequent visitor of Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Orlando Resort, Andrew will likely be found freefalling on Twilight Zone Tower of Terror or enjoying Pirates of the Caribbean. Over at Universal, he'll be taking in the thrills of the Jurassic World Velocicoaster and Revenge of the Mummy.

Walt Disney World Drops Final 2025 Announcement, Changing 13 Restaurants

Disney Springs

As we head into the final weeks of 2025, Walt Disney World has rolled out what looks to be its last major operational change of the year—and it’s a significant one for anyone who loves Disney dining. Disney has confirmed menu changes across 13 restaurants throughout EPCOT, Animal Kingdom, resort hotels, Disney Springs, and Blizzard Beach. It’s a comprehensive update ...

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Disney Drops Releases for ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ and ‘The Mandalorian & Grogu’

The Mandalorian and Grogu join Iron Man in his armor, ready for an Avengers: Doomsday team-up at a future Disney Parks event.

Disney is pulling out all the stops for 2026, and the studio’s confidence is clearly at a high. During Disney’s Q4 2025 earnings call, CEO Bob Iger officially confirmed the studio’s five biggest theatrical releases of the coming year, including two titles that could shatter box office records: Avengers: Doomsday and The Mandalorian & Grogu. Credit: Disney While these dates ...

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Another Portion of “Classic” Magic Kingdom Will Be Removed Permanently by Disney

Magic Kingdom Walt Statue

Magic Kingdom is experiencing its largest expansion in history, with two massive new lands on the horizon: Piston Peak (the new Cars-themed area) and Villains Land. While excitement is building for these additions, there’s something significant being lost in the process—something that has defined the Magic Kingdom experience since 1971. It’s not an attraction. It’s not even a building. It’s ...

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Disney Announces Removal of EPCOT Fireworks Attraction in 2026

A group of guests watch fireworks at EPCOT

Something unusual is happening with one of EPCOT’s newest and most exclusive evening offerings, and frequent visitors have started to notice the shift. It’s subtle, easy to miss unless you check Disney’s reservation system often, but it raises more questions the longer you look at it. EPCOT’s nighttime entertainment lineup has become a major draw this year, so any change—no ...

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3 More ‘Classic’ Disney World Rides Are in Danger of Bob Iger Removals

Bob Iger and Mickaey Mouse standing in front of Magic Kingdom Park at Disney World Resort with investments falling down.

If you’ve spent any time watching the evolution of Walt Disney World under Bob Iger, you already know the direction things have been heading. The “classic” era of Disney attractions—original concepts, old-school charm, and rides built on Imagineering ingenuity rather than corporate synergy—is fading fast. In its place, Disney is aggressively leaning into IP-driven experiences that tie directly into the ...

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Backlash Floods Disney World After Sudden Permanent Removal

Disneys Hollywood Studios Entrance

Walt Disney World made a quiet decision that has many fans in an uproar. Earlier this month, guests slowly realized something was missing from Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith. The iconic preshow—the chaotic recording studio moment that set the entire tone of the ride—was suddenly gone. No countdown. No joking banter. No warning. And for many fans, that lack ...

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After 7 Years Apart, Disney and Johnny Depp Open Door for ‘Pirates 6’

A man dressed as a pirate with long hair, a tricorn hat, beads in his hair, and a serious expression stands on a ship with greenery in the background, reminiscent of Johnny Depp's iconic portrayal.

For a long time, it felt like a clean break that would never be undone. Johnny Depp and Disney—once inseparable thanks to Captain Jack Sparrow—went their separate ways, and neither side seemed interested in looking back. Since Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales (2017), the franchise has been stuck in limbo, with reboot rumors swirling and fans ...

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Worker at Disney World Arrested, Charged With ‘Grand Theft’ and ‘Forgery’

Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

Authorities say a man working at a Disney World resort property has been arrested following an investigation into several suspicious bank transactions tied to a guest’s missing checkbook. The incident, which unfolded earlier this month, has drawn attention not only because it occurred on Disney property, but also because the suspect was reportedly employed by an outside company contracted to ...

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Disney Legend Sadly Passes Away at Age 70

Still of Tarzan and Jane

The Disney community is mourning the loss of an extraordinary talent this week. Gordon Goodwin, a celebrated composer, arranger, and musician whose work helped shape the sound of countless Disney memories, has passed away at the age of 70. His influence stretched across Disney Parks, film, television, and the broader world of music—leaving behind a career that inspired generations of ...

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