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Chloƫ is a theme park addict and self-proclaimed novelty hunter. She's obsessed with all things Star Wars, loves roller coasters (but hates Pixar Pal-A-Round), and lives for Disney's next Muppets project.

‘Star Wars’ Teased To Go R-Rated Under Dave Filoni’s Leadership

Rosario Dawson as Ahsoka Tano

Could we see Star Wars take the Deadpool route? According to Dave Filoni, it’s a possibility. Nearly 50 years after the release of Star Wars: A New Hope (1977), the Star Wars universe looks very different today than it did in the early days of George Lucas’s era. Credit: Lucasfilm Now under the creative control of The Walt Disney Company, we officially live in the ...

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Fans Sound Off: Annual Passes Returning Would Make Disney “Hell”

Cinderella Castle at Tokyo Disneyland

Disney parks worldwide have shifted their approach to annual passes since the COVID-19 pandemic, but one resort remains an outlier. Tokyo Disney Resort retired its Annual Pass program in 2020, opting for date-specific tickets to better manage crowds and ensure a consistent guest experience. Now, as economic challenges pressure attendance, the resort’s operator is reconsidering the move—and not everyone is ...

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Report: Rey ā€˜Star Wars’ Film Plagued With Drama Under Kathleen Kennedy

Rey (Daisy Ridley) crouching in 'The Rise of Skywalker'

It’s no secret that things aren’t going so well behind the scenes of Daisy Ridley’s return as Rey. While the Star Wars franchise has thrived on Disney+ in recent years thanks to the likes of The Mandalorian and Obi-Wan Kenobi, it’s been notably absent from the big screen. Since the Skywalker Saga ended with Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019) – which ...

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Disney Confirms That Iconic Space Mountain Will Shut Down

Guests ride Hyperspace Mountain at Hong Kong Disneyland

Space Mountain is set to close at one Disney park, effective later this month. Since 1975, Space Mountain has served as a cornerstone of Disney park attractions, debuting at Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World as a pioneering indoor roller coaster. Combining darkness, starfield effects, and space-age theming, it redefined thrill rides within family-oriented theme parks. Credit: Aditya Vyas, Unsplash ...

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Police Called to Disneyland After Guest Detained Near Park Entrance

Guests enter Disneyland Park

Guests arriving at Disneyland Resort on Friday afternoon encountered police activity near the park entrance, an unusual sight that briefly slowed foot traffic into the Anaheim property. The response unfolded during a busy window for arrivals, prompting onlookers to stop and observe as cast members and security staff gathered outside the gates. Law enforcement responses at Disneyland are infrequent, but ...

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‘Frozen’ Franchise Receives Unexpected Update Ahead of Sequel

Anna and Elsa clasp hands in the snow

Frozen fans, we’re officially heading back to Arendelle in 2026. More than a decade after Frozen (2013) first hit theaters, the franchise remains one of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ most valuable modern properties, with Disney continuing to invest heavily in its future. That staying power has been evident across multiple divisions, from merchandise and licensing to theme park expansions tied ...

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Disney Modifies Walt Disney Animatronic Experience Less Than a Year After Debut

Walt Disney animatronic on stage

Disney has adjusted how one of its most talked-about Disneyland attractions is presented to guests, implementing a previously announced operational change involving its Walt Disney Audio-Animatronic. The update affects Walt Disney – A Magical Life, a show introduced in 2025 that recreates the company’s founder using a highly advanced Audio-Animatronic figure and restored archival recordings of his voice. The attraction ...

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Disney Park Cancels Long-Awaited Reopening, Delayed Until 2027

A vibrant night scene of a Disney Parks Worldwide theme park featuring a lit volcano and an ornate, illuminated port. The colorful lights reflect on the water, creating a magical atmosphere with ships and detailed architecture enhancing the enchanting scene.

One Disney park has pushed back a long-awaited reopening by an entire year, much to the displeasure of guests. Temporary closures are commonplace at Disney’s theme parks. For example, Frozen Ever After just reopened today at EPCOT after a brief refurbishment that saw its audio-animatronics upgraded. Over at Magic Kingdom, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad has undergone a lengthy closure to ...

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Disney Backtracks After ā€˜Star Wars’ Struggles, Pulls Back on ā€˜The Mandalorian and Grogu’

The Mandalorian wielding the Darksaber

Disney just dropped a bombshell about its first cinematic Star Wars effort since The Rise of Skywalker (2019). More than six years after the conclusion of the Skywalker Saga, May will see the box office revisit a galaxy far, far away. The Mandalorian and Grogu (2026), a continuation of the series led by Pedro Pascal, follows the bounty hunter Din Djarin and his apprentice ...

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