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Sep- 2026 -12 September
New ‘Figment’ Movie Update Ends 4 Years of Silence
Disney’s long-dormant Figment movie is showing signs of life again. The purple dragon has spent more than four decades as one of EPCOT’s most enduring original characters. Figment debuted with Dreamfinder in Journey Into Imagination on March 5, 1983, becoming…
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12 September
Dual Weather Wildcards Target Disney World: Rare September Dust Plume and Tropical Rumors Converge
Walt Disney World visitors heading to Central Florida next week face an unusual atmospheric double-header as a rare September Saharan dust plume sweeps across Orlando while meteorologists address viral long-range hurricane forecasts. From surging mid-90s heat to lower rain chances…
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12 September
Disney World Restores a Classic 1982 EPCOT Icon — But Big Changes Are Underway Inside
EPCOT’s Mexico Pavilion is undergoing an eye-catching transformation as painters restore the iconic Mesoamerican pyramid to its original 1982 opening-day color scheme. However, while the outside celebrates park history, significant operational changes are taking place inside Plaza de los Amigos.…
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12 September
After 54 Years, ‘It’s a Small World’ Condemned as Structural Decay Leads to Safety Concerns
Magic Kingdom is changing forever with new expansions and new rides. But a classic and beloved attraction could be condemned after recent information surfaced showing a ton of maintenance problems that could pose health risks for some family members. Credit:…
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12 September
Disney World Files New Notice To Change Animal Kingdom Location in Florida
Disney fans recently got the details they’ve been chasing for two years–but it’s not the full answer. Credit: Lee (myfrozenlife), Flickr During the Horizons: Disney Experiences Showcase at D23 Expo, Disney confirmed official names and expanded story details for the…
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11 September
Disney Quietly Rolls Out Free Drinks at EPCOT
EPCOT has another reason for guests to slow down between pavilions. Food and drink have become inseparable from the modern EPCOT experience, particularly around World Showcase, where 11 country pavilions circle the lagoon with restaurants, bars, bakeries, shops, and snack…
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11 September
Tower of Terror Vanishes From Hollywood Studios in Latest Disney Update
The Hollywood Tower Hotel is disappearing behind construction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror has dominated Sunset Boulevard since July 1994, when the park was still known as Disney MGM Studios. At 199 feet tall, the…
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11 September
Disney World Revokes Flat-Rate Entry as Leadership Confirms New Attendance Restrictions
It’s about time someone addressed the current pricing and attendance at Disney World. Families have felt for a while now that they are being priced out. Now, a Disney World executive has finally spoken out on the matter. Credit: Disney…
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11 September
Rare Disney Characters Appear as Disney’s Hollywood Studios Attraction Soft Opens
The characters that made the Walt Disney Studios lot worth walking through all summer have moved indoors. That was always the plan, and it was always going to leave a gap. Since the courtyard opened in May, guests have encountered…
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11 September
Disney World Restores Hollywood Studios’ Magic as New Experience Opens Days Early
One of Disney’s most nostalgic new experiences has officially arrived. The Magic of Disney Animation has opened at Disney’s Hollywood Studios days ahead of its scheduled September 14 debut, completing the transformed Walt Disney Studios Lot. And this one feels…
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