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Aug- 2026 -18 August
EXCLUSIVE: Tower of Terror Malfunction Freezes Disney Guests 140 Feet in the Air
Getting stuck on a Disney ride is practically a rite of passage for longtime park visitors, usually resulting in a funny story about sitting in a stalled boat or a paused coaster for a few extra minutes. What happened to…
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18 August
Police on the Scene at Magic Kingdom Following Distress Call From Disney World
A Tuesday afternoon stolen vehicle report brought law enforcement into the backstage areas of Magic Kingdom Park — a part of Walt Disney World Resort that guests never see. What the Scanner Logged at 1:54 p.m. The Orange County Sheriff’s…
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18 August
Following Widespread Resort Closures, Disney World Unexpectedly Opens Expanded Guest Experience
After multiple shutdowns throughout the Walt Disney World Resort, Disney has finally announced the opening of an area that will expand on the guest vacation experience beginning today, August 18, 2026. Walt Disney World Opens New Area Set to Enhance…
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18 August
UPDATE: Disney’s Hollywood Studios Still Missing Its Water as Disney Issues New Notice
Disney’s Hollywood Studios has always had a certain nostalgic charm around Echo Lake, from the reflective water views to the quirky, boat shaped Dockside Diner floating along its edge. That familiar scene looks noticeably different right now, since the lake…
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18 August
Disney World Airport Luggage Transfer Now Available at Moderate Resort For The First Time
Getting from Orlando International Airport to Walt Disney World has never been the magical part of a Disney trip. The bags come off the carousel. Someone watches the kids while someone else wrestles suitcases. You sort out the transportation situation,…
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18 August
Disney World Update: Monstropolis Landmark Officially Operational Ahead of 2027 Debut
Disney has confirmed that Monstropolis will open its doors to guests at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in 2027, bringing the world of Monsters, Inc. (2001) to Walt Disney World in a much bigger way. Construction still has plenty of ground to…
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18 August
Disney World Blocks Guest Access at Moderate Resort, No Entry Allowed
Disney World’s Moderate Resort is getting a facelift, but guest access will be limited for a while. A refurbishment project is underway at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside, with construction currently focused on the wooden walkway surrounding the Riverside…
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18 August
Disney Takes Next Steps for Cast Members Health & Safety, Effective 2027
Cast members carry more than most guests realize, and the past few weeks have made that unusually visible. The situation involving a Disneyland Peter Pan performer brought to light a conversation that people in theme park entertainment have been having…
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17 August
Disney World Guests Advised To Cancel Trips at Coronado Springs Resort in 2026 Update
Picking a Walt Disney World hotel can sometimes feel almost as important as choosing which parks to visit. After spending thousands of dollars on a vacation, most guests want somewhere they can come back to after a long park day,…
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17 August
Confirmed: Disney World Permanently Ending Guest Perk on September 16
Walt Disney World guests have less than a month left to use a park feature that has been around for more than eight years. Disney is officially retiring the Play Disney Parks app on September 16, 2026, bringing an end…
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