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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.

Will Disney Axe Fireworks Soon?

Disneyland Castle Fireworks

No Disney day is truly complete until you squeeze between fellow parkgoers on Main Street, U.S.A., popcorn in hand, and spend 20 minutes staring up at the fireworks in awe. Firework displays have been part of the Disney park blueprint for decades, but, like everything else in the theme park industry, have shifted massively in terms of both technology and ...

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‘Percy Jackson’ Actor Removed After Growing Too Tall

Percy Jackson actor Walker Scobell was officially replaced in one project after growing too tall. A faithful, entertainingĀ Percy JacksonĀ adaptation has been a long time coming, but fortunately, it arrived on TV screens with a splash in 2023. Related: The 20th Century Fox Brand is Officially No More Gone are the days of needlessly aged-up demigods and strange plot choices (don’t ...

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Report: ‘The Mandalorian’ Axed by Lucasfilm

the mandalorian season 3 teaser still

If you were holding out hope for another season ofĀ The Mandalorian, we have some bad news. The past few years have been relatively quiet forĀ Star Wars, with zero cinematic outings sinceĀ Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of SkywalkerĀ (2019). Instead, the franchise has been reliant on its Disney+ shows, withĀ The MandalorianĀ proving by far the most successful. Set after the fall ...

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Disney Quietly Edits ‘Aladdin,’ ‘Bluey,’ and More To Appease Modern Audiences

Ariel from 'The Little Mermaid' in a promotional image

Disney is renowned for creating family-friendly content, but it has censored plenty of projects over the years to meet these standards. Despite boasting hundreds of TV shows and movies available on the platform, Disney’s streaming service has received plenty of flak since its launch in 2019. One of the biggest complaints is that it lacks variety or a steady stream ...

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Confirmed: Disney World Closing 54-Year-Old Golf Course

A Mickey Mouse-shaped sand bunker by the green at a Disney World golf course, surrounded by lush trees.

Walt Disney World is temporarily closing one of its longest-running golf courses. Golf has been part of the Central Florida resort since its earliest years. When Walt Disney World Resort opened in 1971, two courses debuted alongside it: the Palm and Magnolia courses, both designed to position Disney as a full-scale vacation destination rather than just a theme park. Credit: ...

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‘Ant-Man’ Star’s Marvel Contract Ends, Actor Confirms Abrupt Franchise Exit

A man in a black tuxedo and a woman in a white dress, channeling Ant-Man-level confidence, walk arm-in-arm on a red carpet, surrounded by photographers, reporters, and other guests at a glamorous event.

It seems like one Marvel franchise may be over for good, with one Ant-Man actor confirming that they’re no longer under contract at the studio. Marvel may have produced the (temporarily) highest-grossing film of all time in 2019 with Avengers: Endgame, but the studio’s efforts in the past few years have been anything but consistent. Related: Chris Hemsworth Knows Why ...

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Disney Removes Free Nighttime Spectacular Viewing, Introduces $28 Fee

Fireworks at the Disney World castle from afar

Guests hoping for a prime view of one Disney nighttime spectacular will now need to pay a fee. Disney’s nighttime spectaculars have been central to the parks for decades. Disneyland first introduced regular fireworks in 1958 with shows like Fantasy in the Sky, a tradition that later expanded worldwide. Today, parks such as Magic Kingdom host major productions like Happily ...

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Days After Opening, Disney Confirms Plans To Change Its New ‘Frozen’ Land

Mickey and Minnie Mouse

Disney already has major changes planned for its various Frozen (2013)-themed lands worldwide. Considering the franchise’s global success, it was inevitable that Disney would integrate a Frozen-themed land into its theme parks. The first Frozen land was first announced in 2016 as part of a major expansion at Hong Kong Disneyland following the global success of Disney’s 2013 animated film Frozen. The ...

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Luke Skywalker Has Exited ā€˜Star Wars’ for Good, Mark Hamill Confirms

'Star Wars' trio of Han Solo, Princess Leia, and Luke Skywalker

Luke Skywalker has been the heart of Star Wars since the original 1977 film. Mark Hamill’s portrayal has spanned the classic trilogy, the sequels, and even recent shows using CGI de-aging technology. Yet despite his lasting connection, questions about Luke’s future in the franchise have remained. Hamill’s character closed a major chapter in Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017), with ...

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