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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.

New Disney Park Shut Down, Growth Too Slow

A guest waves at Mickey Mouse on a parade float at Disneyland Paris

The idea of a brand-new Disney theme park has once again been pushed off the table by dubious fans. For years, rumors of a ā€œfifth gateā€ at Walt Disney World Resort have circulated among fans and industry watchers. Enthusiasts pointed to shifting development patterns, available land, and Disney’s interest in diversifying its Florida resort footprint as indirect signs of preparation. ...

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Abrupt Month-Long Pause Hits Disney Nighttime Show

Princess Jasmine and Aladdin at night in Believe! Sea of Dreams

Nighttime shows are a defining part of the Disney park experience. They close the day with music, projected imagery, and fireworks that often become the memory guests carry home. Many visitors plan their entire park schedule around these performances. Different Disney parks handle them differently. Magic Kingdom has Happily Ever After. Disneyland Park has Wondrous Journeys and Fantasmic!, EPCOT presents ...

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‘Stranger Things’ Drama Intensifies, Despite Millie Bobby Brown Insisting She Shares a “Special Bond” With David Harbour

Eleven and Hopper embrace in 'Stranger Things'

The final season of Stranger Things arrives with renewed interest in the relationships that shaped the show – particularly in light of a recent report about the conflict between two of its leads. Millie Bobby Brown and David Harbour developed that relationship over nearly a decade of filming. Brown grew from breakout star to global figure during the series. Harbour ...

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‘Avengers’ Icon Accused of Sexual Harassment, New Details Revealed

Hawkeye, Captain America, and Black Widow walking together in the Avengers

Jeremy Renner, known for portraying Hawkeye in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, is facing new scrutiny following claims made by filmmaker Yi Zhou. The allegations arise during continued industry discussions about how professional and personal boundaries intersect in collaborative creative environments. Zhou says the situation unfolded during two projects she developed with Renner earlier this year. She alleges the relationship shifted ...

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Abrupt Downtown Disney Closure Confirmed, Effective Today

Two young women outside the entrance of Downtown Disney

Disney has confirmed the permanent closure of a beloved Anaheim fixture. Downtown Disney has been in a years-long state of transition, reshaping nearly every corner of the property. The west end has transformed with a new entrance, plus restaurants like CĆ©ntrico, Paseo, and Tiendita, a refreshed Jazz Kitchen (which wasn’t exactly popular with all fans), and the arrival of the ...

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Disney Resort Slashes Hotel Prices After Conceding Some Rooms Are Too Loud

Donald Duck, Mickey Mouse, Pluto, Minnie Mouse and Goofy in front of Cinderella Castle

If you’re looking to visit one Disney resort in early 2026, you’re in luck: one hotel is slashing room rates. Disney hotels are known for carrying some of the highest nightly costs in the theme park industry. Resorts like Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa at Walt Disney World, the Disneyland Hotel in California, and the Disneyland Hotel in Disneyland ...

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Yet Another Death Reported at Florida’s Most Controversial Park

Trainer on orca at Miami Seaquarium

Florida’s most controversial marine park has returned to the spotlight, sparking renewed concern from animal welfare advocates and former visitors alike. For decades, the facility sat at the center of the national conversation about marine mammal captivity — a debate that has only intensified in the years since public sentiment began shifting away from the display of wild animals for ...

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Epic Universe Strips Dragons From ‘How To Train Your Dragon’ Land Indefinitely

A roller coaster in Isle of Berk at Epic Universe

Universal Orlando’s newest theme park has already altered the tourism landscape of Central Florida. Epic Universe, which opened in May, has drawn national attention for its lush design, narrative-driven lands, and next-generation attractions, making its debut on par with the launch of Islands of Adventure in 1999. The park’s layout centers on Celestial Park, a sprawling green space filled with ...

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Disney Shutters Pirates Attraction for Years, Now Just ā€œDecorationā€

Disney Mickey Mouse

Fans are confused over the state of one Disney park attraction, which seems destined to become nothing more than a ā€œdecoration.ā€ Attraction closures are nothing new at Disney parks. Rides and walk-through experiences routinely close for refurbishment, safety checks, weather damage, staffing adjustments, and sometimes full retheming, as will soon be the case for DINOSAUR at Animal Kingdom. Recent closures ...

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