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Mickey and Minnie Mouse are dressed in colorful Halloween costumes, with Minnie in a witch outfit and Mickey in a neon green suit and hat. They are posing in front of a beautifully lit castle at night. The scene is festive and vibrant.

Last Chance: All Magic Kingdom Halloween Party Dates Almost Gone

By Andrew Boardwine
A night scene showing the back view of a family wearing Mickey Mouse hats, gazing at the illuminated Spaceship Earth at EPCOT.

Timeline Revealed: Iconic Spaceship Earth Shuts Down at Disney World

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VIDEO: Zebras Jump Fence, Escape Enclosure at Disney World

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A monorail glides through a modern, A-frame resort hotel at dusk, surrounded by trees and greenery, set against a vibrant purple and blue sky.

Walt Disney World Set To End 30% Discount for 2025 Vacations

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Disney Confirms Permanent Shutdown of Hollywood Studios Show

in Walt Disney World

Posted on August 24, 2025 by Andrew Boardwine 1 Comment
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Say Goodbye: Disney World Axes Popular Kids-Only Experience

in Walt Disney World

Posted on August 24, 2025August 24, 2025 by Andrew Boardwine
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Disney Officially Cuts 1972 Elements From Magic Kingdom

in Walt Disney World

Posted on August 21, 2025August 22, 2025 by Andrew Boardwine 2 Comments
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Lightning Lane Scandal Rocks Disney World, Fans Left Furious

in Walt Disney World, Disneyland Resort

Posted on August 21, 2025 by Andrew Boardwine 1 Comment
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5 Disney World Rides Will Soon Ban Cellphones in New Crackdown

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Posted on August 21, 2025 by Andrew Boardwine 2 Comments
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Disney Confirms Total Removal of Frontierland in Magic Kingdom

in Walt Disney World

Posted on August 20, 2025 by Andrew Boardwine 43 Comments
A large crowd in Magic Kingdom with Cinderella Castle in the background at Disney World

Guests Warned To Stay Out of Magic Kingdom By Incoming ‘Influencer Takeover’ Event

in Walt Disney World

Posted on August 20, 2025August 21, 2025 by Andrew Boardwine 1 Comment
Split image, one showing Scooby-Doo and Shaggy (left), while another showing the Universal Orlando Resort globe (right).

Live-Action ‘Scooby-Doo’ Attraction Coming To Universal Orlando in Major Move

in Universal Orlando

Posted on August 20, 2025August 21, 2025 by Andrew Boardwine
Rachel Zegler as Snow White in Disney's remake of the 1937 animation 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs'

Months After Stunning Losses, Rachel Zegler’s ‘Snow White’ Dropped By Disney

in Entertainment

Posted on August 19, 2025 by Andrew Boardwine 10 Comments
The Headless Horseman at Walt Disney World Resort

Disney Ditches 10-Year Tradition With Last-Minute Change To Halloween Party

in Walt Disney World

Posted on August 19, 2025August 20, 2025 by Andrew Boardwine
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Controversial Virtual Queue Returning To Disney World Once a Week

in Walt Disney World

Posted on August 19, 2025August 20, 2025 by Andrew Boardwine
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Opening Timeline for Villains Land at Magic Kingdom Revealed

in Walt Disney World

Posted on August 19, 2025August 20, 2025 by Andrew Boardwine 1 Comment
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Disney World Issues Warning to All Guests Ahead of Moderate Stays

in Walt Disney World

Posted on August 18, 2025 by Andrew Boardwine
The Magic Kingdom Park toll booth blocked with cones as the Magic Kingdom expansion continues at Disney World.

Disney Bulldozes Magic Kingdom Area, Closes Access Off To Guests

in Walt Disney World

Posted on August 18, 2025 by Andrew Boardwine 2 Comments
A tall, red and yellow roller coaster features a steep vertical drop and multiple loops, set against a blue sky with a few palm trees and greenery visible on the sides.

Universal’s Rip Ride Rockit Disappears Overnight After Permanent Shutdown

in Universal Orlando

Posted on August 18, 2025August 19, 2025 by Andrew Boardwine
A pair of hands with orange nail polish hold up a Walt Disney World annual passholder sticker featuring Timon and Pumbaa from "The Lion King" in front of the Tree of Life at Disney's Animal Kingdom, showcasing the exclusive benefits available to Disney Annual Passholders.

Annual Passholders Send Strong Demands to Disney World After Lost Benefits

in Walt Disney World

Posted on August 17, 2025August 18, 2025 by Andrew Boardwine 4 Comments
A spooky, Gothic-style haunted mansion illuminated at night with warm yellow lights. A horse-drawn hearse with no horse is in the foreground, with a dark, cloudy sky adding to the eerie atmosphere. Trees and greenery surround the mansion, enhancing the haunted mood.

Disney Removes “Eerie” Element From Haunted Mansion After Backlash

in Walt Disney World

Posted on August 17, 2025 by Andrew Boardwine 1 Comment
Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Addams, with Thing on her shoulder

Netflix Axes ‘Wednesday’ Season 3 Release After Renewal Announcement

in Entertainment

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A collage shows a crowded bus stop at night, a white and blue Disney Transport bus, and two colorful Disney Skyliner gondolas at a station—highlighting the convenience of Disney transportation to help guests skip lines and travel with ease.

Guests Can Now Buy a “Lightning Lane” to Skip Disney Bus & Skyliner Lines

in Walt Disney World

Posted on August 14, 2025 by Andrew Boardwine
A family poses with a person dressed as Daisy Duck at an outdoor location. Two young girls stand on either side of Daisy, making peace signs, while a woman stands to the left, smiling. A man is taking a photo of the group with his smartphone as their Disney World summer commences.

Families Could See Disney World Costs Jump by $120+ Per Day

in Walt Disney World

Posted on August 14, 2025August 15, 2025 by Andrew Boardwine
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Fanatical Guests Crash System For All 4 Disney Theme Parks in One Day

in Walt Disney World

Posted on August 14, 2025August 15, 2025 by Andrew Boardwine
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Disney’s Grand Floridian Guests Feel “Scammed” By Resort

in Walt Disney World

Posted on August 14, 2025 by Andrew Boardwine
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The Final Push to Cut Johnny Depp From ‘Pirates 6’ Has Arrived

in Entertainment

Posted on August 13, 2025August 14, 2025 by Andrew Boardwine 9 Comments
A large rotating globe with the word "Universal" prominently displayed stands as the iconic entrance landmark for Universal Land. It is surrounded by lush greenery, mist, and white fences, with palm trees and park attractions visible in the background.

Universal Orlando Pushes Two Rules That Completely Contradict Each Other

in Universal Orlando

Posted on August 13, 2025 by Andrew Boardwine
Guests look on inside the Magic Kingdom besides the Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse statue, Partners, at Walt Disney World Resort

Disney Officially Ends ‘Classic’ Magic Kingdom Overnight

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Posted on August 13, 2025August 14, 2025 by Andrew Boardwine 1 Comment
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Disney Forced To Abandon “Decaying” MCU Once and For All

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Posted on August 13, 2025 by Andrew Boardwine 3 Comments
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Disney Confirms Dates for Permanent Shutdowns at Hollywood Studios

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Disney Begins Selecting Villains for New Magic Kingdom Land

in Walt Disney World

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Car Crash Shuts Down Traffic at Walt Disney World

in Walt Disney World

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Disneyland Closing Fan-Favorite Cars Land Ride — No Idea When It’ll Reopen

in Disneyland Resort

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Beloved Icons Suddenly Removed From the Magic Kingdom

in Walt Disney World

Posted on August 11, 2025 by Andrew Boardwine 3 Comments
The Headless Horseman at Walt Disney World Resort

Disney World Announces Surprise Changes to Halloween Party for 2025

in Walt Disney World

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Guests Forced Out Early as Epic Universe’s Top Ride Shuts Down Again

in Universal Orlando

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Bizarre Weekend Results in Half of the Magic Kingdom Rides Closing Down

in Walt Disney World

Posted on August 10, 2025 by Andrew Boardwine
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Disney World Changes Directions, Adds Entertainment Without Telling Anyone Ahead of Time

in Walt Disney World

Posted on August 10, 2025 by Andrew Boardwine
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Bob Iger Is Writing Checks That Disney Cannot Cash

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Posted on August 10, 2025August 11, 2025 by Andrew Boardwine 1 Comment
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Dog Poops in Forbidden Magic Kingdom Area After Owner Breaks Rules

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Posted on August 10, 2025 by Andrew Boardwine 3 Comments
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Haunted Mansion vs. Pirates: The Next Big Shutdown at Magic Kingdom

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Posted on August 7, 2025 by Andrew Boardwine
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After Years of Frustration, Disney World Just Made Annual Passes Worth It Again

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Posted on August 7, 2025 by Andrew Boardwine 1 Comment
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Another Major Area at Walt Disney World Is Shutting Down This August

in Walt Disney World

Posted on August 7, 2025 by Andrew Boardwine
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Fire Department on Standby as Disney Monorail Suffers Malfunction

in Walt Disney World

Posted on August 6, 2025 by Andrew Boardwine
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Disney World Fans Told to Cancel EPCOT Trips as “Nightmare” Dates Unfold

in Walt Disney World

Posted on August 5, 2025August 6, 2025 by Andrew Boardwine
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Magic Kingdom Sets Timeline for New ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ Attraction

in Walt Disney World

Posted on August 5, 2025August 11, 2025 by Andrew Boardwine 3 Comments
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Guests Shocked by Overnight Closing at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort

in Walt Disney World

Posted on August 5, 2025August 6, 2025 by Andrew Boardwine
The Universal globe with gold letters stands prominently at the entrance of Universal Orlando Resort.

Unexpected Shutdown Announced for Iconic Universal Orlando Ride

in Universal Orlando

Posted on August 5, 2025 by Andrew Boardwine
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Epic Universe Under Scrutiny After Disturbing Video Emerges

in Universal Orlando

Posted on August 4, 2025August 5, 2025 by Andrew Boardwine 6 Comments
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