As Walt Disney World Resort continues its phased transformation across all four parks and beyond, guests visiting the week of May 4–11, 2025, should be aware of several scheduled and ongoing closures. From major ride refurbishments to shifting dining options, here’s a comprehensive look at what’s paused, what’s permanent, and what’s coming soon. EPCOT Test Track has officially gone offline ...
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It’s hard to tell where the slasher genre actually started. Many think it was Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho (1960), but you could make the case that John Carpenter’s Halloween (1978) did the trick, as it led to a slasher boom that lasted through the ’80s, ’90s, and even early 2000s. Either way, one thing is certain: A Nightmare on Elm Street ...
Read More »The ‘Harry Potter’ Actor Who “Didn’t Give a Sh*t” About the Films
Will there ever be a quiet day for the Harry Potter franchise? If it isn’t author JK Rowling stirring the cauldron on X/Twitter (like she always does), it’s the likes of Miriam Margoyles “sprouting” out nonsense about adults being too old to like the franchise. Now, while this news is from last year, with everything that’s going on in the ...
Read More »‘Star Wars’ Finally Replaces the Sequel Trilogy
Star Wars has finally replaced the Sequel Trilogy. Not so long ago, Star Wars was a film-first franchise. The original trilogy films, Star Wars: Episode IV — A New Hope (1977), Star Wars: Episode V — The Empire Strikes Back (1980), and Star Wars: Episode VI — Return of the Jedi (1983), are still widely considered the best. But, there’s a vast amount ...
Read More »VIDEO: Stitch Wreaks Havoc as Disney Promotes Newest Live-Action
In 2002, Experiment 626, AKA Stitch, crash-landed on the Hawaiian island of Kaua’i and turned the lives of Lilo and her big sister Nani upside down. At first, Stitch only knew how to cause chaos and destroy things. But through love and patience, Lilo taught him that he could be kind and part of the family he never had or ...
Read More »Disney Has Quietly Buried Cara Dune — But ‘Star Wars’ Might Dig Her Back Up
Since her world-famous firing in 2021, Gina Carano has vanished from every corner of the galaxy far, far away. Cara Dune hasn’t enjoyed any appearances at Disney Parks. No merchandise. No animated appearances. No trace. And that silence has spoken volumes. It’s not just that Gina Carano is gone from Star Wars—it seems that Disney is determined to make sure we ...
Read More »‘Jurassic World Rebirth’s Mutant Dinos Are Just the Beginning, Future Sequels Likely to Experiment With Human Hybrids
Jurassic World Rebirth (2025) may be intended as a standalone film for now, but let’s be honest: this is the start of a new trilogy. And judging by the monsters on display, we’re only at the tip of the genetic iceberg. The next logical step? Human-dino hybrids. They’re not just likely—they’re inevitable. As revealed in a new Empire exclusive, the ...
Read More »Disneyland Offers Hotel Deal at New San Francisco Location
Disney is offering exclusive hotel package deals to guests in California, but not in Anaheim… Here’s the scoop. The Walt Disney Family Museum is a hotspot for Disney history enthusiasts in San Francisco, California. Located in the scenic Presidio district, the museum displays early Mickey Mouse and other animation drawings, animatronic models, a model of Disneyland Resort, and several interactive ...
Read More »‘Buffy’ Revival: Sarah Michelle Gellar Slams Fake Leaks, but Could More Cast Members Return?
The Hellmouth is rumbling once again. Sarah Michelle Gellar has confirmed her return to the Buffy the Vampire Slayer universe in a long-awaited Hulu revival—but she’s also taking a stake to some false rumors circulating online. Speaking to Elite Daily, Gellar directly addressed so-called “leaked” character descriptions that hit the internet last month. According to the actress, not one word of it ...
Read More »ABC Braces For “Meltdown” as ‘Good Morning America’ Makes Big Move
This year, Good Morning America will celebrate its fifth decade on the air. Premiering on November 3, 1975, the morning show has become a staple for families around the country. Not only do fans find the show trustworthy, but they have come to love longtime hosts like Charlie Gibson, Diane Sawyer, Robin Roberts, and George Stephanopoulos. Over the years, the hosts might ...
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