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Sep- 2026 -10 September
Planning a Hollywood Studios Trip? Disney World’s Newest Attraction Won’t Be Open All Day
Walt Disney World has officially revealed the operating hours for The Magic of Disney Animation ahead of its September 14, 2026, grand opening at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. While early visitors will enjoy full-day access during the grand opening fortnight, Disney…
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10 September
EPCOT’s Tragic Shift: How Disney Swapped Cultural Magic for Alcohol and IP
On August 31, 2026, EPCOT’s World Showcase suffered a quiet yet devastating loss. Master artisan Alba Hernandez Santiago, who spent 24 years hand-painting Oaxacan wood carvings (alebrijes) inside the Mexico Pavilion, packed up her workbench for the final time. Disney…
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10 September
After 9 Years, Disney Listens to EPCOT Fans and Confirms Theme Park Change
EPCOT festivals have become such a major part of the park that it can sometimes feel like one ends just as another begins. From food booths and live entertainment to scavenger hunts, specialty merchandise, and seasonal decorations, these events have…
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10 September
Disney World Officially Alters Rope Drop Entry Ahead of 2027
A new rope-drop decision has entered the chat at Walt Disney World Resort. This might stress you out even more. Credit: Ken Lund, Flickr New Rope-Drop Decision Could Create a Little Chaos for Disney World Families: Here’s Why Olaf Draws!…
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10 September
After Cutting Classics, Disney Confirms 4 More Changes to Magic Kingdom in October 2026
Magic Kingdom is about to enter one of the busiest transition periods of the year. October is always an interesting month at Walt Disney World. Halloween remains in full swing almost until the very end, but Disney doesn’t wait long…
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10 September
Disney Reveals 2027 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Dates
Here is a take I will happily defend. The EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival is the best festival Disney runs. Not the most popular. Food and Wine wins that easily, and it is not close. Food and Wine has…
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9 September
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Sparks Concern, Poor Conditions Reported
There was a time when Busch Gardens Tampa Bay was a standout on Florida’s theme park scene, offering both high-thrill attractions and expansive wildlife environments. But many longtime guests say that experience is slipping away. The atmosphere, they argue, has…
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8 September
Disney Replaces Test Track Offerings 1 Year After EPCOT Reimagining, Debuts 2027 Addition
EPCOT guests have had plenty of reasons to take another look at Test Track over the past year, but the attraction itself isn’t the only place Disney and General Motors have been making updates. The refreshed ride brought a very…
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8 September
After 43 Years, Disney Confirms End to Traditional Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party has changed plenty over the years, but longtime visitors have developed a familiar strategy for tackling the holiday event. Get inside early. Save the party hours for exclusive entertainment. Grab the complimentary cookies. Watch the…
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8 September
Disney World Alters Holiday Guest Access Across Entire Property Through 2027, Confirms New Paywall
The Holidays are on the horizon, and soon, guests will be put through a new and extended paywall that will give Christmas cheer and a lot more. But how much more? Let’s find out together. Christmas at Disney: New Paywall…
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