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Walt Disney World Confirms Closure To Polynesian Village Resort

Nighttime view of a tropical resort reminiscent of the Disney Vacation Club Polynesian, with red-roofed buildings and warm lighting. Surrounded by palm trees and lush greenery, a white sandy area graces the foreground. The deep blue sky suggests dusk or early evening.

Walt Disney World is going through one of its biggest transformation periods in years, and itโ€™s happening across nearly every park at the same time. Magic Kingdom is deep in construction as it prepares for a Cars-themed expansion beyond Big Thunder Mountain. Animal Kingdom is reshaping an entire section of the park with the upcoming Tropical Americas land. Over at ...

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The End of an Era: Disney Confirms Final Days for Original ‘Star Wars’ Ride

Millennium Falcon Smugglers run

There are certain rides at Disney World that feel permanent. You ride them once, twice, maybe dozens of times over the years, and it never really crosses your mind that the experience you know could change. Thatโ€™s especially true for Star Wars: Galaxyโ€™s Edge, where everything still feels relatively new in the grand scheme of Disney history. But right now, ...

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Retail Magic 2.0: Why Josh Dโ€™Amaro is Ending the “Target Era” and Bringing Back the Disney Store

Disney merch in store at Shanghai Disneyland

In the The Walt Disney Company’s corporate history, 2021 is often remembered as the year the “magic” left the local mall. Under former CEO Bob Chapek, the company shuttered nearly all of its standalone retail locations, pivoting to a sterile, 20-foot “shop-in-shop” model at Target. It was a decision made for spreadsheets, not for families. But in April 2026, a ...

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Previous James Bond’s Return in New Sequel Confirmed, Title and Release Date Revealed

Daniel Craig as James Bond in 'No Time to Die'

Speculation around who might play MI6 secret agent James Bond (AKA 007) next has dominated headlines ever since Daniel Craig hung up the tuxedo and put away the PPK after his final outing, No Time to Die (2021), marked an explosive end to his five-film series, which also included Casino Royale (2006), Quantum of Solace (2008), Skyfall (2012), and Spectre ...

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Has HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’ Cast a Female Voldemort? Here’s Everything We Know

Split image: She-Hulk with glasses on the left; female Voldemort from HBOโ€™s Harry Potter series on the right.

HBOโ€™s Harry Potter has already started to reshape the Wizarding World for a new generation. The first official trailer for Season 1 — which we now know is titled Harry Potter and the Philosopherโ€™s Stone — premiered online last month, offering fans a glimpse of the new Hogwarts, while introducing John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore, Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall, ...

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2 Private Companies Buy Out Multiple Disney World Parks for Undisclosed Cost

Guests enjoying a performance of the Main Street Philharmonic at Main Street, U.S.A., with Cinderella Castle in the background at Magic Kingdom

Walt Disney World’s operating calendar is one of the more complex planning variables a guest has to account for when building a trip. Standard park hours shift seasonally, special ticketed events add after-hours experiences on certain nights, and private corporate buyouts occasionally pull an entire park off the public schedule without much advance notice in guest communications. Credit: Disney Most ...

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Confirmed: Airlines to Punish Disney Travelers Flying to Orlando or Anaheim After Booking

Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort as seen from an archway.

Planning a Walt Disney World or Disneyland vacation involves more line items than most guests initially account for. Park tickets, resort costs, dining reservations, Lightning Lane selections, and ground transportation from the airport all get their share of attention in the planning spreadsheet. Credit: Disney What often gets underestimated is the travel itself, specifically the cost of getting everyone and ...

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