One of the toughest attractions to lose at Disney’s Hollywood Studios has now been unavailable for multiple days. Slinky Dog Dash remains closed at Walt Disney World, extending what initially looked like a temporary interruption into a much more significant stretch of downtime. The popular Toy Story Land roller coaster did not operate at all on August 31 or September ...
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HBO Retcons ‘Harry Potter’ After 25 Years, Corrects Original Movie Mistake
HBO is preparing to send audiences back to Hogwarts, but fans shouldn’t expect the Wizarding World to look exactly as they remember it. The upcoming Harry Potter television series is giving the franchise a visual overhaul as Warner Bros. Discovery attempts something particularly difficult: adapting J.K. Rowling’s seven novels again while separating the new series from eight movies that remain ...
Read More »Walt Disney World Unexpectedly Shuts Down Slinky Dog Dash, Coaster Offline
One of the toughest attractions to miss at Disney’s Hollywood Studios has suddenly disappeared from the park’s operating lineup. Slinky Dog Dash has now remained closed for an unusually long period, leaving guests without one of Toy Story Land’s signature experiences. The roller coaster failed to open at all on August 31. When Disney’s Hollywood Studios welcomed guests back on ...
Read More »Magic Kingdom Issues Unexpected Replacement Notice to Frontierland Area
Frontierland is already in the middle of one of the biggest periods of change in Magic Kingdom history, but Disney isn’t finished making adjustments around this corner of the park. This time, the change involves a longtime restaurant. The Diamond Horseshoe is preparing to swap out its current dining experience for something different. That change wasn’t necessarily expected to involve ...
Read More »Disney World Issues Official Warning to Guests Falling Asleep at Deluxe Resorts
Guests staying near EPCOT this week may want to prepare for a much later night than they originally planned. Walt Disney World has issued an official warning about upcoming fireworks testing at EPCOT that will stretch well beyond the park’s normal nighttime spectacular. While the notice currently appears at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, the noise could potentially reach several hotels ...
Read More »Disney Confirms Frontierland Area Being Replaced in Magic Kingdom
Magic Kingdom is in the middle of one of the biggest periods of change Frontierland has seen in decades. Guests have already watched longtime pieces of the land disappear as Walt Disney World prepares the area for its future. Now, another familiar Frontierland location has temporarily joined the closure list. The Diamond Horseshoe has closed its doors as Disney prepares ...
Read More »Official: Demand Drops at Walt Disney World for the First Time Since 2022
Walt Disney World has spent the last several years watching one of its biggest seasonal events become increasingly difficult to get into. Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party dates would disappear from the calendar. More nights would sell out. Eventually, Disney would have nothing left to sell. That pattern became so consistent that a complete sellout almost felt inevitable. Not anymore. Credit: ...
Read More »Walt Disney World Confirms New Restrictions for Bus, Skyliner, and Boats
Getting around Walt Disney World has always required at least a little planning, but several recent transportation changes could make that planning even more important. Over the past few months, Disney has introduced new restrictions affecting buses and water taxis departing Disney Springs. Boat routes have also faced refurbishment-related interruptions, while another popular resort boat dock only recently returned to ...
Read More »Disney Confirms Closure and Replacement in EPCOT World Showcase
EPCOT is going through another round of changes, and this time, the work is happening in the middle of World Showcase. Guests visiting the Germany Pavilion have likely noticed construction walls, scrims, and closures around several familiar areas. While this project isn’t on the same scale as a brand-new attraction, Disney is giving part of the pavilion a much-needed refresh. ...
Read More »Remembering Dolly Parton: The Music Made Her a Star, Her Heart Made Her an Icon
There are entertainers whose songs become famous. There are celebrities who build careers that last for decades. And then there are the rare people who become so deeply woven into American culture that imagining the world without them feels almost impossible. Dolly Parton was one of those people. On Tuesday, August 25, Parton’s family announced that the country music legend ...
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