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Aug- 2026 -20 August
Disney Ends 6-Month Magic Kingdom Shutdown, Confirms Reopening With Drastic Changes
Magic Kingdom guests have spent nearly six months walking past one familiar location without being able to step inside. Now, Walt Disney World has confirmed that the lengthy closure is almost over. Big Top Souvenirs has been unavailable since February,…
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20 August
Dangerous Heat Returns to Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort as Heat Index Rises
Another day in Orlando, another heat advisory. That sentence has been true for most of this month, and the repetition is exactly the problem. When something happens often enough, people stop treating it as a warning and start treating it…
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20 August
Disney World Confirms Free Halloween Event for Three October Dates
Halloween at Walt Disney World has become an expensive proposition. Between the parties, the merchandise and fun food options all over the property. Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party runs $119 to $229 per person, depending on the night, and several dates…
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20 August
Man Arrested for Child Abuse in Bathroom Stall at Magic Kingdom
A 38-year-old man has been arrested at Magic Kingdom this week, after witnesses claim they saw him abuse his child in a bathroom stall. Magic Kingdom Park, the flagship destination of Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Central Florida, is…
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20 August
Disney World Guests Paying Deluxe Rates Set to Lose Six Resort Amenities, Effective October 26
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge is not a cheap place to stay, and that matters to how guests react to news like this. Kidani Village is a Deluxe Villa property. Guests booking it are paying Deluxe pricing, or they are burning…
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20 August
Disney World Confirms October Access Restrictions, 75% of Parks Affected
Walt Disney World is heading into one of its most schedule-heavy months of the year, with three of its four theme parks now confirmed to be operating on restricted hours at some point during October 2026. Credit: Disney Hollywood Studios,…
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19 August
Major Disney Skyliner Disruption Leaves Resort Guests Waiting for Hours
A transportation problem at Walt Disney World turned what should have been a fairly simple trip back to the hotel into a much longer night for some guests. Disney Skyliner riders faced major delays on August 18 after an issue…
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19 August
Warning: Disney Delays Popular EPCOT Festival Offerings Ahead of August 27 Opening
The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is almost here, but guests visiting during the first few weeks won’t find everything ready on opening day. Walt Disney World’s massive food festival officially kicks off on August 27, bringing dozens of…
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19 August
Disney Confirms Magic Kingdom Gates Will Close To Regular Guests on 16+ Dates
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party continues to fill up at Walt Disney World, and guests hoping to attend the Halloween event are running out of options. Another party night has officially sold out at Magic Kingdom, adding to a growing list…
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19 August
Disney Released EPCOT Food & Wine Menus Are Out, but Something is Missing
Fall at Walt Disney World does not just mean Halloween taking over Magic Kingdom. It also means EPCOT finally gets a festival again. And if you have visited EPCOT during one of the rare gaps between festivals, you know how…
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