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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.

Universal Reveals What’s Really Happening to Recently Removed Hogwarts Castle

A family walks towards Hogwarts Castle in The Wizarding World at Universal

Hogwarts Castle has temporarily vanished from view at Universal Orlando Resort. The towering structure, which looms above Hogsmeade village at Universal’s Islands of Adventure, has long served as one of the most recognizable visuals in modern theme parks. For many guests, spotting the castle above the rooftops marks the moment they truly enter the Wizarding World. That view disappeared earlier ...

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Universal Pulls the Plug on CityWalk Location, Closure Set for April 13

The image shows an ornate golden archway with a clock and gears above an engraved quote reading, ā€œFor in dreams we enter a world that is entirely our own,ā€ against a blue sky with clouds.

Universal Orlando Resort is making another quiet change at CityWalk — the sprawling entertainment complex that serves as the gateway to its theme parks. Opened in 1999 as part of the expansion that transformed Universal Studios Florida into the larger Universal Orlando Resort, CityWalk acts as the main entrance corridor for guests heading to the parks. Visitors pass through the ...

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Report: Multiple Guests Fall Ill After Visiting Universal Studios

Entrance to Universal Studios Hollywood

Guests visiting Universal Studios expect crowds, long lines, and the occasional ride breakdown. Few anticipate leaving with something far less entertaining. Still, large theme parks bring together thousands of people every day, sharing ride restraints, railings, and restaurant tables. In environments like these, illnesses can sometimes move as quickly as guests through a queue line. That reality has occasionally collided ...

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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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