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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.

Disney World Guts Original Frontierland, Entire Spot To Be Bulldozed

Frontierland at Magic Kingdom

Walt Disney World is moving forward with one of the most dramatic transformations in Magic Kingdom history, and it’s no longer theoretical or hidden behind concept art. Large sections of Frontierland’s original footprint are actively being dismantled, graded, and prepared for an entirely new future—one that will leave this corner of the park almost unrecognizable once construction is complete. Credit: ...

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Confirmed: Disney Building Its Own Facebook & TikTok App

Bob Iger looking at watch with Disney+ catalog of shows in the background

Disney is quietly making a move that signals a much larger shift in how it wants audiences to interact with its content. While the company isn’t launching a standalone social network, new details confirm Disney is actively reshaping Disney+ to function more like the platforms that dominate daily screen time—namely Facebook, TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. Credit: Lucasfilm At ...

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Walt Disney World Confirms ‘Star Wars’ Ride Shutting Down, Takes Next Steps

Star Wars Galaxys Edge

Walt Disney World has confirmed that one of its most recognizable Star Wars attractions is officially entering a new phase behind the scenes. Disney has filed a permit tied to Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run, signaling that work connected to the ride’s next evolution is now moving forward. Credit: Disney The permit, filed for “general construction,” applies to the attraction inside ...

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Walt Disney World Announces Price Cuts for Annual Passholders in 2026

Illustration of Mickey Mouse waving against a yellow background, with the text "Disney Annual Passholder." Mickey sports his classic red shorts and beams with a cheerful expression, capturing the magic of Walt Disney World.

Walt Disney World has announced a notable pricing move for 2026 that is likely to be well received by its most loyal guests. As part of a newly released summer promotion, Annual Passholders will be eligible for significant room discounts at select Disney Resorts Collection hotels, effectively lowering the cost of staying on property during the traditionally slower summer season. ...

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Active Trespasser Sneaks Into Disney’s Magic Kingdom Area

Guests look on inside the Magic Kingdom besides the Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse statue, Partners, at Walt Disney World Resort

Walt Disney World security and local law enforcement responded late Tuesday morning after reports of an unauthorized individual entering a restricted area near Disney’s Magic Kingdom. The incident was logged at approximately 11:39 a.m. on January 6, with authorities identifying a trespasser in the area surrounding the Transportation and Ticket Center (TTC) or Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort—both of which serve ...

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NEW: Disney Files Permit To Remove Tomorrowland Icon as We Know It

Cinderella Castle Tomorrowland Dusk

Walt Disney World has quietly taken another step toward reshaping Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom, and this time it involves one of the land’s most recognizable visual elements. A newly filed permit by Walt Disney Imagineering suggests that a familiar icon tied to Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin may soon be removed and replaced, signaling a noticeable shift in how the ...

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Disney Announces ‘Winnie the Pooh’ Reboot After Losing Character to Public Domain

Winnie the Pooh floats with a pink balloon near guests on the beehive-themed ride at the park, now as a public domain icon.

Disney is officially moving forward with a new Winnie the Pooh film, marking a notable moment for one of the company’s most enduring characters. The announcement comes at a time when the original literary version of Winnie-the-Pooh, created by A. A. Milne, has entered the public domain—opening the door for creators outside Disney to use early iterations of the character ...

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Disney Confirms Hulu Shutdown, Streaming To Be Terminated in Days

Disney has officially confirmed a major shift in its streaming strategy: Hulu will no longer exist as a standalone app beginning in 2026, and that’s not all. The move marks the end of Hulu as an independent platform and cements Disney+ as the company’s central streaming hub moving forward. While speculation around Hulu’s long-term future has circulated for years, Disney’s ...

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EPCOT Confirms Popular Ride Will Shut Down for Nearly a Year

Classic Disney Characters at EPCOT Sphere_Feature Image

As December winds down, EPCOT starts to feel like it’s holding its breath. The lights are still glowing. Holiday music still floats through World Showcase. Guests are squeezing in final cookie strolls and Candlelight Processional performances. But there’s a quiet clock ticking across the park—and it’s centered on one of EPCOT’s most unexpectedly popular holiday experiences. December 30 marks the ...

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