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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 Confirms Permanent Shutdown as ‘Star Wars’ Experience Fails

The future of a short-lived Star Wars attraction at Walt Disney World Resort has been sealed. New permit filings confirm that Disney won’t just be letting the space sit empty; it’s tearing it apart and transforming it into something entirely different. That means the unique connection between the Galactic Starcruiser and Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will never be revived. Credit: ...

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Thousands of Disney World Vacations Are at Risk This Christmas: Updates Provided

A bustling night scene at a theme park, featuring a crowd of visitors walking along an illuminated street lined with ornate buildings. In the background, a brightly lit castle stands as a focal point, while a person holds a bunch of colorful balloons.

For many families, there’s nothing quite like walking down Main Street, U.S.A. at Christmastime. Between the garland-wrapped lampposts, twinkling lights, and a towering tree in front of Cinderella Castle, it’s as close to stepping into a holiday movie as it gets. But while Disney World’s holiday season is breathtaking, it’s not all cozy snowflakes and cocoa. Credit: Disney For guests ...

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Disney Confirms Iconic Fantasmic! Will Change in November, Updates Given

Fantasmic! Walt Disney World

A big change is coming to one of Disney World’s most beloved nighttime spectaculars. Disney has officially announced that Fantasmic! at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be shifting to a new performance schedule starting in November. The update comes right as the holiday season kicks off and Jollywood Nights returns to the park, making things a little less predictable than usual. ...

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Disney World Tells Out-of-Staters To Stop Planning Frequent Visits

Mickey Mouse, a Disney character, peeking over a ledge above a dense crowd of visitors at a theme park.

If you’re a Disney fan who lives out of state, it’s starting to feel like Disney World is sending a not-so-subtle message: “Come less.” With another round of price increases hitting Annual Passes this week, out-of-state passholders are taking the biggest hit once again—and it’s not hard to see why they’re frustrated. The Price of “Unlimited” Magic Keeps Climbing The ...

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Disneyland Quietly Updates Holiday Schedule

Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse dressed in festive holiday outfits at Disneyland Paris

The holiday season at Disneyland is shaping up beautifully, and we finally know when two of the park’s most beloved holiday traditions will take center stage. The entertainment schedule now lists official showtimes for A Christmas Fantasy Parade and Believe… in Holiday Magic fireworks—two cornerstone experiences that make Christmastime at Disneyland truly magical. Credit: armadillo444, Flickr Parade Times Get a ...

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