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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.

Disney Slashes Prices for Merchandise Across Entire Resort, Effective Immediately

Interior of Disneyland Paris gift shop

One Disney resort has launched a resort-wide merchandise sale just days after permanently closing one of its most recognizable retail locations. The move comes amid continued changes across Disney’s global theme park portfolio, as The Walt Disney Company accelerates redevelopment efforts tied to its $60 billion investment in parks and experiences worldwide. That investment has fueled new lands, refreshed hotels, ...

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Bob Iger and Kathleen Kennedy To Exit Disney and Lucasfilm, Major Overhaul Revealed

Bob Iger in a suit stands alongside a woman in Star Wars apparel, reflecting Disney’s entertainment and park culture.

Both The Walt Disney Company and Lucasfilm are set to replace their CEOS in 2026. It’s hard to believe that it’s been over three years since Bob Iger made a surprise return as CEO of Disney. Since starting his second stint, reports have emerged that Iger long had a contentious relationship with his successor, Bob Chapek, with other executives feeling ...

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Disney Parks Introduce Two-Month Bonus Perk for Annual Passholders

Disneyland Paris guests with a Disney cast member dressed as Pinocchio at restaurant

Disneyland Paris has confirmed the return of discounted Friends Tickets for early 2026, offering reduced park admission to a limited group of guests as broader ticket prices continue to rise. The offer applies only to select visitors and runs for a short window, underscoring how targeted Disney’s current discount strategy has become. Recent pricing changes at Disneyland Paris have drawn ...

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Marvel Reaches Internal Decision on ‘Fantastic Four’ Sequel Plans After Underperformance

Pedro Pascal in 'The Fantastic Four' trailer

Marvel appears to have decided how it will move forward with the Fantastic Four franchise after the team’s first MCU film delivered mixed box office results. The Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025) introduced Reed Richards, Sue Storm, Johnny Storm, and Ben Grimm inside a stylized retro-futuristic setting. Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach led the cast, with ...

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Theme Park Fans Devastated as 53-Year-Old Carowinds Announces Closure

Christmas tree at the entrance of Carowinds for its Winterfest

Carowinds called it quits today, sparking outrage from theme park fans. Carowinds sits along the North Carolina–South Carolina border and has spent nearly 53 years drawing visitors from across the region. The park combines traditional midway attractions with modern roller coasters, positioning itself as a family-friendly destination with a strong lineup of thrill rides. Among its most popular attractions are ...

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Animatronic Failure Brings Abrupt End to Disney World Attraction

Trump Hall of Presidents

Disney has long been renowned for its advanced audio-animatronics, though even the most sophisticated systems occasionally fall short. Some of Disney’s most demanding animatronics are not found in its newest rides. Instead, they sit inside long-running attractions that have been continuously updated rather than replaced. The Hall of Presidents, located in Liberty Square at Magic Kingdom, is one of those ...

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Marvel Star Says Brain Function Reduced After Serious 2025 Fall

Hope van Dyne/Wasp and Scott Lang/Ant-Man look at each other

Evangeline Lilly has revealed that she suffered a traumatic brain injury in 2025 following an accident while vacationing in Hawaii, sharing that medical scans show reduced function across much of her brain. Lilly, best known for portraying Hope van Dyne — the Wasp — in Marvel’s Ant-Man franchise, disclosed the extent of her injury in an Instagram video posted on ...

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