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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.

The Unpredictable Issue Facing Universal After ā€˜Harry Potter’ Reboot

Harry Potter flies over the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Japan

Universal has spent years gradually expanding its Wizarding World. But with a full-scale Harry Potter reboot now in motion, questions are rising about whether those details can – or should – stay frozen in time. A Franchise Reimagined, Again HBO’s new Harry Potter series is moving forward with a sweeping promise: to retell all seven books with greater depth and ...

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From Radcliffe to Felton: The ‘Harry Potter’ Stars Who Might Return to the Wizarding World

Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, and Ron Weasley looking shocked

HBO’s Harry Potter reboot has reignited conversations around the beloved franchise. Fresh off the release of its first trailer, many fans are asking one big question: Will any of the original cast return? Officially, the new series is a clean slate. But as with any franchise relaunch, the shadow of the original remains – and the actors who helped build ...

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REPORT: Mass Illness Strikes Guests on Disney Cruise Line

Guests unlocking stateroom door with DisneyBand+ on Disney Cruise Line

A gastroenteritis outbreak has apparently hit one Disney Cruise Line ship. Plenty of things can go wrong on vacation, but catching gastroenteritis is definitely up (or down) there with the worst of the worst. Credit: Disney Gastroenteritis spreads easily on cruise ships because thousands of passengers share dining areas, buffets, bathrooms, and railings in close quarters. Viruses such as norovirus ...

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Disney Quietly Recreates Famous Hollywood Studios Tower

The iconic Disney water tower with Mickey Mouse ears rises above Hollywood Studios

For nearly a decade, one of Disney’s most recognizable theme park icons existed only in old photos. The Earffel Tower — once synonymous with Disney’s Hollywood Studios — disappeared from Walt Disney World in 2016. Its demolition marked the end of an era as Disney reshaped the park into a destination focused on immersive lands like Toy Story Land and ...

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Guests, Take Note: Disney Parks Changing What You Can Wear

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

Disney parks are known for their strict rules — from ride safety requirements to limits on what guests can bring through the gates. Dress codes fall into that same category, with policies that govern everything from offensive slogans to elaborate outfits. Those guidelines exist to maintain a family-friendly environment and ensure attractions operate safely. They also help Disney avoid a ...

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Disney’s Tower of Terror 2.0, IP Drop Explained

Four teenagers laughing and talking in front of the twilight zone tower of terror attraction in Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park on a sunny day.

In a park designed around myth and mystery, it’s easy to miss that one of Tokyo DisneySea’s grandest attractions doesn’t rely on any preexisting franchise. There are no wands, no superheroes, no recognizable TV hosts guiding the way. Instead, guests stepping into the ornate, vine-covered Tower of Terror are pulled into a story that begins and ends with one man—and ...

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Calls for Disney To Change “Rough and Painful” Ride

Guests ride Avengers Assemble: Flight Force with Iron Man and Captain Marvel

Only a handful of years after it first opened, guests are calling for Disney to close one “rough and painful” ride. Disney parks across the world are designed to give guests the most magical experience possible. From classics like Peter Pan’s Flight, “it’s a small world,” and Pirates of the Caribbean to new additions such asĀ Star Wars: Rise of the ...

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REPORT: Disney Resort Will Reduce Ticket Prices Below $55 Amid Economic Concerns

Tokyo Disneyland

A report suggests that one Disney resort is considering lowering its ticket prices as guests cut their discretionary spending. Disney’s theme parks have changed a lot in the wake of COVID-19, with some elements yet to return to the parks even five years after its onset. At Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort, for example, Annual Passholders are still, ...

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Marvel’s New Plan for ā€˜Avengers: Doomsday’ Revealed After Disney Orders Changes

Hawkeye, Captain America, and Black Widow

Marvel is heading back to set for Avengers: Doomsday (2026), with fresh reshoots now imminent — and new details reveal exactly what the studio is looking to fix. Seven years after Avengers: Endgame (2019), Marvel is once again assembling a crossover on a massive scale. Avengers: Doomsday aims to anchor the Multiverse Saga, bringing together legacy heroes, new Avengers, and ...

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