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Disney’s Hollywood Studios Tests Massive, Unexpected Change Overnight

Crowd gathered outside the entrance of Disney's Hollywood Studios, with art deco architecture and palm trees. Three flags are flying, and the sky is overcast.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios tested an unexpected change last night. A lot has changed at Disney’s Hollywood Studios over the last few years. Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy was replaced by Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After, while The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure debuted in Animation Courtyard. Last year, Muppet*Vision 3D and PizzeRizzo also permanently closed to make way for Monstropolis, ...

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Disney World’s Halloween Party Nears Sellout With Just 7 Dates Left

A Jack o 'lantern on someone's doorstep in 'Halloween Kills'

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party season is in full swing at Walt Disney World, but guests who haven’t purchased tickets are quickly running out of opportunities. Another large group of party dates has officially sold out, leaving only seven dates available for the remainder of the 2026 season. That’s a pretty dramatic change for an event that still has nearly two ...

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Disney World Confirms Major Art of Animation Resort Area Closure, Effective June 2027

Art of Animation Little Mermaid Rooms 7

Another Walt Disney World Resort hotel is heading into construction, and at this point, that sentence applies to almost the entire property. Disney’s Beach Club just added lobby work on top of exterior maintenance that will run through 2027. The BoardWalk has been rebuilding its entertainment district after losing several venues. Yachtsman Steakhouse came back from a fifteen-week closure at ...

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Lucasfilm Officially Recasts ‘The Mandalorian’ Character Ahead of Long-Awaited Return

The Mandalorian and Grogu in the cockpit

The Mandalorian and Grogu may have only just made their big-screen debut in this year’s film of the same name, but the adventures of the galaxy’s favorite bounty hunter and his adorable companion have already been given a new makeover. And while several familiar faces have returned to reprise their roles, not everyone from the Disney+ series has come along ...

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New Disney World Park Closure Confirmed for 2028

Entrance sign to Walt Disney World with a blue and gold design, featuring the phrase "The Most Magical Place on Earth." The sky is partly cloudy, and trees are visible in the background.

Walt Disney World has confirmed the next round of scheduled downtime for the Disney Skyliner, and if you’ve been paying attention to the past couple of closure announcements, the pattern should look familiar by now. Credit: Disney Dining Another Year of January Closures Before getting into the newest dates, it’s worth looking at how we got here. The Skyliner closed ...

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Disney World Gives in, Drops Costly Lightning Lane Passes for Labor Day Weekend

A scene with two monorail trains—one yellow and one green—passing by on elevated tracks at Disney Transportation and Ticket Center. Below, several people are entering the entrance marked "MONORAIL." Some trees and signage are visible around the area, with a partly cloudy sky above.

The Walt Disney World Resort has seemingly acknowledged its “ghost town” season, dropping the pricey Lightning Lane Premier Pass options from its most visited theme park: Magic Kingdom. This weekend, guests at the Walt Disney World Resort will celebrate Labor Day. In 2026, Labor Day falls on Monday, September 7, 2026, with many Americans celebrating the holiday over the prior ...

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The Aftermath of the Closure of EPCOT Mexico Area, in Photos

The pyramid in the Mexico World Showcase Pavilion at EPCOT

A once-bustling corner of the Mexico World Showcase Pavilion at EPCOT now sits noticeably empty, as fresh photos reveal just how thoroughly Walt Disney World Resort has cleared out the space following the closure of a longtime merchandise stand. The Oaxacan Wood-Carving Shop’s Final Days Disney Tips reported in late August that cast members had confirmed the permanent closure of ...

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Update: Disney to Shutdown Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, Replacement Could Be Coming in 2028

A group of people approaching the highest Tiana's Bayou Adventure drop.

Tiana’s Bayou Adventure hasn’t even been open for three years, but Walt Disney World is already preparing to take the Magic Kingdom attraction offline for a significant refurbishment. And while the upcoming closure should give Disney an opportunity to address some of the ride’s most noticeable problems, guests probably shouldn’t expect everything to be fixed at once. Disney has confirmed ...

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HBO Retcons ‘Harry Potter’ After 25 Years, Corrects Original Movie Mistake

Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) in 'Goblet of Fire'

HBO is preparing to send audiences back to Hogwarts, but fans shouldn’t expect the Wizarding World to look exactly as they remember it. The upcoming Harry Potter television series is giving the franchise a visual overhaul as Warner Bros. Discovery attempts something particularly difficult: adapting J.K. Rowling’s seven novels again while separating the new series from eight movies that remain ...

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Walt Disney World Unexpectedly Shuts Down Slinky Dog Dash, Coaster Offline

Bullseye, Jessie, and Woody

One of the toughest attractions to miss at Disney’s Hollywood Studios has suddenly disappeared from the park’s operating lineup. Slinky Dog Dash has now remained closed for an unusually long period, leaving guests without one of Toy Story Land’s signature experiences. The roller coaster failed to open at all on August 31. When Disney’s Hollywood Studios welcomed guests back on ...

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