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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.

Festival of Fantasy Goes Wrong, Disney Cast Members Begin Evacuation

Snow White greets fans with a wave during Festival of Fantasy

A routine performance of the Festival of Fantasy Parade at Walt Disney World Resort was briefly interrupted this week after a character costume malfunction forced an early exit mid-route. The incident took place during the daily procession at Magic Kingdom, the park’s flagship daytime entertainment offering. Introduced in 2014, Festival of Fantasy Parade features floats and performers inspired by Disney ...

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Disneyland Scales Back Guest Perks as 70th Anniversary Continues

The iconic Disneyland Railroad train station is seen with a classic red train at the platform, adorned with red, white, and blue bunting. The building is surrounded by well-maintained landscaping, flowers, and trees, with blue skies and a flag atop the roof.

Disneyland Resort is in the middle of a milestone moment. The California parks have spent the past year marking their 70th anniversary, leaning into nostalgia, legacy, and long-standing fan favorites. Anniversaries at Disneyland traditionally serve a practical purpose as much as a symbolic one. They reassure longtime fans while attracting casual visitors who may not follow day-to-day operational changes. That ...

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‘Harry Potter’ Fans React as Major Franchise Chapter Undergoes Rewrite

Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, and Ron Weasley looking shocked

A significant change is coming to one of the most controversial projects in the Harry Potter franchise. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, the long-running West End stage production, will undergo a rewrite later this year as it moves away from its original two-part format in London. The play first premiered in 2016 and was marketed as the ā€œeighth storyā€ ...

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Daisy Ridley Confirms Our Worst Fears for Rey’s ā€˜Star Wars’ Return

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

Daisy Ridley just confirmed some bad news regarding Rey’s highly anticipated return in a standalone project set after Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019). First announced at Star Wars Celebration in 2023, Ridley’s planned return is said to follow Rey Skywalker in a new theatrical adventure set approximately 15 years after the fall of the Final Order. The project has been ...

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UPDATE: Disney Backtracks on Future of Indefinitely Closed ‘Ratatouille’ Ride

Remy's Ratatouille Adventure

Disney has shared a new update on the future of its beloved Ratatouille attraction. Since its debut, Ratatouille has become one of Disney’s most immersive modern dark rides. Blending trackless technology with oversized sets and projection effects, the attraction drops guests into the frantic world of a professional kitchen from a rat’s-eye view. Credit: Disney The experience has proven popular ...

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New Local Law Mandates Changes on Disney Transportation, Effective Immediately

Hong Kong Disneyland resort shuttle bus

One Disney resort will now mandate new safety procedures on its transportation due to a change in local law. Transportation is a core part of the Disney resort experience worldwide, functioning as more than a convenience. At destinations such as Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort, and Tokyo Disney Resort, Disney-operated buses, boats, monorails, and, in Florida, the Skyliner, are ...

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Kevin Feige Goes All-in on ‘Avengers,’ Abandons ‘Spider-Man’ and Other Marvel Projects

Spider-Man with his hands on his head at the end of 'Far From Home'

Marvel President Kevin Feige is reportedly extremely committed to upcomingĀ AvengersĀ projects. With Avengers: Doomsday (2026) arriving later this year and Avengers: Secret Wars (2027) expected to begin filming in April (potentially as a two-part project, if recent rumors prove true), Marvel could be on the brink of another golden age. Should these Avengers films fail to deliver, though, they may just ...

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