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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.

Marvel Confirms Retcon in ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ After Theatrical Release

spider-man tom holland marvel

Marvel has spent years building Frank Castle into one of the MCU’s most dangerous and complicated vigilantes. But Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026) makes a surprisingly simple change to the character. Jon Bernthal’s Frank Castle plays an important role alongside Tom Holland’s Peter Parker in the new movie. The two heroes find common ground when it comes to protecting New ...

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Walt Disney World Confirms BoardWalk Inn Replacement Now Official

EPCOT’s World Showcase lagoon at sunset, with lively pavilions, a bustling dance hall, and whimsical themed hotels aglow.

Walt Disney World has officially completed another replacement at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn, and guests are getting their first look at the finished project. Disney has been working its way through a lengthy refurbishment of the popular EPCOT-area resort, with changes affecting several areas around Disney’s BoardWalk Inn and Villas. One of the latest projects focused on the Village Green, a ...

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Disney World Officially Replaces Iconic Hollywood Studios Area After 37 Years

Disney Hollywood Studios

Disney’s Hollywood Studios is in the middle of some major changes, but not every project involves a brand-new attraction or an entire land. Sometimes, Disney changes a familiar corner of the park that guests have walked past for decades. That’s exactly what’s happening near The Hollywood Brown Derby, where construction is transforming an outdoor area connected to one of Hollywood ...

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Disney World Confirms Strict New 2026 Rules for Parking, Rides, and Transit

Space Mountain at sunset at Magic Kingdom

A Walt Disney World vacation in 2026 comes with a few more rules guests need to know before they arrive. Disney has made several operational changes this year that affect how visitors move around the resort, where they can park, and even how families experience certain attractions. Some changes are completely new, while others involve Disney taking a much firmer ...

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Walt Disney World Quietly Expands Passholder Perks Through Late August

Annual Passholders in the Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana attraction at EPCOT at Walt Disney World Resort

Walt Disney World Annual Passholders now have more freedom to visit the theme parks before August ends. Disney has added three Good to Go Days to the Annual Passholder calendar, extending the reservation-free benefit through August 31. The latest additions offer passholders more opportunities to make spontaneous park visits without selecting a destination in advance. However, the benefit only applies ...

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Confirmed: 14-Year-Old Disney Fantasyland Classic Returning to Magic Kingdom

Mickey Mouse character meet and greet at Fantasyland in Disneyland Paris

Magic Kingdom is getting closer to bringing back a piece of Fantasyland that has been unavailable to guests for months. Big Top Souvenirs, the massive circus-themed merchandise location inside Storybook Circus, has been undergoing an extensive refurbishment. While Disney still hasn’t announced an official reopening date, the latest changes around the building suggest that wait may finally be nearing its ...

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NEW: Disney’s Expedition Everest To Face Extended Shutdown at Animal Kingdom

Entrance to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park decorated for Christmas.

Disney just confirmed something Expedition Everest fans have waited years to hear. The Yeti is finally going to move again. Disney revealed during D23 that it plans to repair the massive Yeti figure inside Expedition Everest at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The figure has remained stationary for years, with lighting and strobe effects creating the illusion of movement as trains race ...

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Timeline for Figment Ride To Be Shut Down, Overhauled in EPCOT

Journey Into Imagination With Figment

EPCOT is about to enter another major period of change, but Disney fans hoping to know exactly when those changes will happen are going to have to be patient. During the Horizons: Disney Experiences Showcase at D23 on Saturday night, Disney confirmed major plans for two of EPCOT’s most recognizable attractions. Spaceship Earth will receive an extensive reimagining, while Figment ...

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