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    Warning Issued for Disney Guests: Magic Kingdom Confirms Re-Routing, Beginning August 10

    By Andrew Boardwine

  • A close up of the Epic Universe entrance at Universal Orlando Resort. Universal Epic Universe closure.

    After Decades of the Same, Universal Orlando Confirms Expansion of Christmas Season

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A ferryboat in front of Magic Kingdom Park on the Seven Seas Lagoon

Warning Issued for Disney Guests: Magic Kingdom Confirms Re-Routing, Beginning August 10

in Walt Disney World

Posted on August 6, 2026 by Andrew Boardwine
A close up of the Epic Universe entrance at Universal Orlando Resort. Universal Epic Universe closure.

After Decades of the Same, Universal Orlando Confirms Expansion of Christmas Season

in Universal Orlando

Posted on August 6, 2026August 6, 2026 by Brittni Ward

Disney Moves to Cut Employee Benefits for Disneyland Performers

in Disneyland Resort, Theme Parks, Disney Parks

Posted on August 6, 2026August 6, 2026 by Erica Lauren
Hayden Christensen as Anakin Skywalker in Ahsoka

Lucasfilm Unveils Unexpected Change to Prequel-Era Anakin Skywalker for ‘Ahsoka’ Season 2

in Star Wars

Posted on August 6, 2026 by Sarah Larson
The outside of E.T. Adventure Ride, which features the iconic outline of E.T. riding on the bike past the moon.

“We No Longer Exist,” Universal Reveals Future of E.T. Adventure Ride After 36 Years

in Universal Orlando

Posted on August 6, 2026 by Andrew Boardwine

Disneyland Entertainment Cast Member Sues Disney, Alleges Forced Exit

in Disneyland Resort, Theme Parks, Disney Parks

Posted on August 6, 2026August 6, 2026 by Erica Lauren
Gloved hands hold a test tube labeled “Measles” with a blood sample, emphasizing the health concerns during the recent measles outbreak that forced guests to cancel their Universal Studios Hollywood vacations.

Measles Outbreak Warning Sent to Major California Theme Park Guests as Vacations Get Canceled

in Universal Studios Hollywood

Posted on August 6, 2026August 6, 2026 by Emmanuel Detres 1 Comment
epic universe guests walk around dark universe with castle in background

Universal’s New Water Ride Patent May Reveal Big Plans for Dark Universe Expansion

in Universal Orlando

Posted on August 6, 2026 by Sarah Larson
Guests on Mad Tea Party at Disneyland

After 71 Years, Disney Announces Closure of Mad Tea Party Attraction

in Disneyland Resort

Posted on August 6, 2026 by Jess Colopy
Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland Park. Disney theme park entry.

REPORT: California Struck Down Deal To Build New Disneyland Theme Park

in Disneyland Resort

Posted on August 6, 2026 by Andrew Boardwine
Mickey and Minnie dressed up in their Halloween costumes during Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party.

Disney World Shuts Door on Affordable Option as Magic Kingdom Will Not Be Available to Guests for 9 Days

in Walt Disney World

Posted on August 6, 2026August 6, 2026 by Emmanuel Detres
The Disney Springs water tower.

Disney Confirms Permanent New Restrictions for Disney Springs, and More

in Walt Disney World

Posted on August 6, 2026 by Brittni Ward
family tries food at EPCOT's Food and Wine Festival in Walt Disney World

EPCOT Food & Wine Festival Unlocks New Immersive Cheese Experience for 2026 Guests

in Walt Disney World

Posted on August 6, 2026 by Sarah Larson
Canada Far and Wide in Circle-Vision 360.

Disney Confirms EPCOT Canada Area Closure Amid World Showcase Updates

in Walt Disney World

Posted on August 6, 2026 by Andrew Boardwine
An empty street at night in Disney Hollywood Studios with illuminated art deco-style buildings and a replica of a famous theater facade in the distance.

Official: Disney’s Hollywood Studios Follows Magic Kingdom With New Entry Restrictions

in Walt Disney World

Posted on August 6, 2026 by Brittni Ward
Disney Skyliner gondolas pull into a station.

Felony Charges Dropped After Pregnant Woman Allegedly Assaulted on Disney World Skyliner After an Argument Over a Tired Child

in Walt Disney World, Disney Parks

Posted on August 6, 2026August 6, 2026 by Rick Lye 5 Comments
Entrance to Six Flags Magic Mountain. Six Flags incident

Widespread Incident Locks Guests out of Six Flags Theme Park as Emergency Personnel Arrive on Scene

in Six Flags

Posted on August 6, 2026 by Emmanuel Detres
Josh D'Amaro

Is Disney+ Becoming the Next Amazon Prime? CEO Josh D’Amaro Teases Massive “Super App” Membership

in The Walt Disney Company, Disney+

Posted on August 6, 2026August 6, 2026 by Rick Lye
close up of universal orlando's spinning globe.

Universal Confirms Disney World Addition Arriving at CityWalk

in Walt Disney World, Theme Parks, Universal Orlando

Posted on August 6, 2026August 6, 2026 by Erica Lauren
Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom

Disney World Confirms New Entry Restrictions for Magic Kingdom in September

in Walt Disney World, Disney Parks

Posted on August 6, 2026 by Thomas Hitchen
Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter pushing his Hogwarts trolley

HBO Listens to Fans, Makes Significant Changes to New ‘Harry Potter’ Series After Backlash

in Entertainment, Harry Potter

Posted on August 6, 2026 by Thomas Hitchen 1 Comment
a family at Disney World's Hollywood Studios in Toy Story Land area

Disney World Packing Strategy: 8 Essentials Experienced Visitors Never Skip

in Walt Disney World

Posted on August 5, 2026August 3, 2026 by Sarah Larson
An aerial look at the Disney Skyliner with the Twilight Zone tower of terror in the distance

Disney Confirms North Carolina Project Will Welcome Guests in 2028

in The Walt Disney Company

Posted on August 5, 2026August 6, 2026 by Jess Colopy 1 Comment
walt disney world railroad train in front of frontierland station

End of an Era: Disney Confirms 55-Year-Old Frontierland Restaurant Will Be Changed

in Walt Disney World

Posted on August 5, 2026August 6, 2026 by Andrew Boardwine
Guests arrive in cars beneath the vibrant Walt Disney World entrance, flanked by palm trees and beloved Disney World characters. Disney World hotels

Disney World Medical Emergencies Take Shocking Turn, Two Guests Arrested

in Walt Disney World

Posted on August 5, 2026August 6, 2026 by Brittni Ward
Han Solo sneaking around with blaster in 'Star Wars'

Lucasfilm Officially Casts Its Next Han Solo Actor, Replaces Harrison Ford After 49 Years

in Star Wars

Posted on August 5, 2026 by Sarah Larson
The entrance to Disney California Adventure Park during the day.

Disneyland Confirms Reimagining of Second Theme Park, Disney California Adventure

in Disneyland Resort

Posted on August 5, 2026 by Jess Colopy 6 Comments
Two characters from the movie "Avatar" are digitally added in front of the Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland. They stand beside the "Partners" statue of Walt Disney holding hands with Mickey Mouse, blending something new with fantasy elements and the iconic theme park backdrop.

Disney Shuts Down ‘Avatar’ Land Cancellation Rumors Ahead of D23

in Disneyland Resort, Theme Parks, Disney Parks

Posted on August 5, 2026August 5, 2026 by Erica Lauren
Two portraits in the Haunted Mansion stretching room

Disney World Issues Final Decision: Haunted Mansion Suicide Scene Is Here To Stay

in Walt Disney World

Posted on August 5, 2026 by Jess Colopy
Josh D'Amaro in front of Cinderella Castle

Disney Confirms Massive Changes To Theme Parks Under Josh D’Amaro, More Coming

in The Walt Disney Company

Posted on August 5, 2026 by Andrew Boardwine
Crowds at Universal Studios Hollywood

Universal Quietly Updates Ticket System, Removing Express Pass Options From Major Event, New Attraction

in Universal Studios Hollywood

Posted on August 5, 2026August 5, 2026 by Emmanuel Detres
split image: on the left, Josh D'Amaro and Bob Iger at Disneyland. on the right, JARVIS logo from 'Iron Man' (2008) film

Josh D’Amaro Confirms Real-Life ‘J.A.R.V.I.S.’ AI System Now Powering Disney Park Expansions

in Walt Disney World, Disneyland Resort

Posted on August 5, 2026August 5, 2026 by Sarah Larson
Guests approaching the Haunted Mansion at Disneyland

Disneyland Closes Haunted Mansion This Week, Ending the Classic Version Until 2027

in Disneyland Resort

Posted on August 5, 2026 by Brittni Ward
Fantasyland in the Magic Kingdom

Disney Confirms the Return of Fantasyland Classic in Magic Kingdom

in Walt Disney World

Posted on August 5, 2026 by Andrew Boardwine 1 Comment
Cinderella Castle glowing blue and yellow at night in Magic Kingdom, as excited guests gather for the evening spectacular.

Walt Disney World Slashes Lightning Lane Premier Pass to Record-Low $299

in Walt Disney World

Posted on August 5, 2026 by Brittni Ward
The Haunted Mansion and its hearse at Magic Kingdom

Disney World Confirms the Return of Original Haunted Mansion Attraction From 1971

in Walt Disney World

Posted on August 5, 2026 by Jess Colopy
split image: on the left, mando and grogu. on the right, live-action moana

Disney Breaks Silence on ‘Star Wars’ and Live-Action ‘Moana’ Flops, Addresses Future of Remake Slate

in The Walt Disney Company, Movies & TV, Star Wars

Posted on August 5, 2026August 6, 2026 by Sarah Larson 23 Comments
Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) wielding a blue lightsaber in 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi'

As ‘Star Wars’ Recasts Original Trio, Franchise Moves Away From George Lucas’s Jedi Order

in Entertainment, Star Wars

Posted on August 5, 2026August 6, 2026 by Thomas Hitchen 3 Comments
Cinderella in front of the castle at Magic Kingdom (left), concept art for Disney Abu Dhabi (right).

Disney Breaks Silence on New Theme Park Project as Regional Military Crisis Deepens

in Disney Parks, Disneyland Abu Dhabi

Posted on August 5, 2026 by Emmanuel Detres
Disney World guests walk with Mickey Mouse in Magic Kingdom, despite Disney World prices climbing and not showing any sign of stopping.

“Affordable Disney Vacations Are Dead”: Guests React to Major Disney World Bombshell

in Walt Disney World

Posted on August 5, 2026 by Emmanuel Detres
family in front of spaceship earth at EPCOT in disney world

Disney Confirms 3 New Passholder Perks Arriving August 11 at Hollywood Studios

in Walt Disney World

Posted on August 5, 2026 by Sarah Larson
split image. on the left, mickey mouse and a younger guest. on the right, the minions stand in front of despicable me: minion mayhem ride

Disney Brags About Disney World Attendance, Takes Aim at Universal

in Walt Disney World, The Walt Disney Company

Posted on August 5, 2026August 5, 2026 by Erica Lauren
Princess Leia in a white outfit on Hoth during 'The Empire Strikes Back'

Disney and Lucasfilm Rewrite ‘Star Wars’ History After Nearly 50 Years

in Entertainment, Star Wars

Posted on August 5, 2026 by Daniel Roberts

Disney World Closing Popular Resort Area, Starting August 10

in Walt Disney World, Travel, Hotel, Disney Vacation Club

Posted on August 5, 2026August 5, 2026 by Erica Lauren
Rey and Finn in 'The Rise of Skywalker'

‘Star Wars’ Officially Unveils Daisy Ridley’s Rey Skywalker Replacement

in Entertainment, Star Wars

Posted on August 5, 2026 by Daniel Roberts 1 Comment

Disney Park Confirms Return of Indiana Jones Ride, Effective November 30

in Theme Parks, Disney Parks, Tokyo Disneyland

Posted on August 5, 2026August 5, 2026 by Erica Lauren
Chewbacca (Peter Mayhew), Han Solo (Harrison Ford), Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher), and Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) in 'A New Hope'

Confirmed: ‘Star Wars’ Officially Renamed by Disney and Lucasfilm

in Entertainment, Star Wars

Posted on August 5, 2026August 6, 2026 by Daniel Roberts 2 Comments
A family in front of Cars section of Disney's Art of Animation Resort hotel

Disney World Hotels: 7 Reasons Regulars Refuse to Stay Off-Property

in Walt Disney World

Posted on August 4, 2026August 3, 2026 by Sarah Larson
A wide view of Celestial Park and carousel in Universal's Epic Universe theme park, where a guest has filed a formal complaint in the form of a lawsuit against the theme park giant.

Special Report: Epic Universe Struck With Negligence Lawsuit After Concerning Incident

in Universal Orlando

Posted on August 4, 2026August 5, 2026 by Emmanuel Detres 2 Comments
Rise of the Resistance queue at Disneyland Park

Disneyland Overhauls Queue System in Effort To Stop Line-Cutting and Fighting

in Disneyland Resort, Merchandise

Posted on August 4, 2026 by Jess Colopy 1 Comment
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