# magic kingdom (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover magic kingdom. Page: Feed: --- ## [Good News: Disney Restores Perk Resort Guests Lost Last Week](https://www.disneydining.com/good-news-disney-restores-perk-resort-guests-lost-last-week-el1/) _2026-08-22 · Erica Lauren · Disney Dining_ A few days ago, we covered a transportation perk vanishing at two of Walt Disney World’s most popular resorts. Time for an update, and this one is good news. Free transportation is one of the biggest reasons to stay on the property. Every Disney hotel gets bus service to the parks and Disney Springs, but … The post Good News: Disney Restores Perk Resort Guests Lost Last Week appeared first on… ## [Disneyland Just Became the Ultimate Flex for Sorority Rush TikTok](https://www.disneydining.com/sorority-creates-rush-video-in-front-of-sleeping-beauty-castle-at-disneyland-to-one-up-other-sororities-on-social-media-rl1/) _2026-08-22 · Rick Lye · Disney Dining_ Walt Disney famously envisioned his theme parks as places where families could create lasting memories together, a magical escape from the real world. Over the decades, Disneyland has served as the ultimate backdrop for just about every life milestone imaginable—from elaborate marriage proposals and romantic honeymoons to birthday celebrations and high school graduations. But in … The post… ## [Disneyland Removes All Mac and Cheese From Menus With Immediate Effect](https://www.disneydining.com/disneyland-mac-and-cheese-removed-menu-cj1/) _2026-08-22 · Chloe James · Disney Dining_ Disney has made a polarizing move this week by removing mac and cheese from menus across Disneyland Resort. The move follows Disney’s partnership with Kraft Heinz – announced in July as a multi-year deal spanning Disneyland, Walt Disney World, and Disney Cruise Line. Ten Kraft Heinz brands are involved, including Heinz, Philadelphia, and Kraft Mac … The post Disneyland Removes All Mac and Cheese… ## [Love Finds You Delivers in the Kickoff to Fall Into Love on Hallmark Channel](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/22/love-finds-you-delivers-in-the-kickoff-to-fall-into-love-on-hallmark-channel/) _2026-08-22 · Holly Gately · Fantasy Land News_ Fall Into Love is upon us. Hallmark Channel is starting its annual event with a romp through the city to find true love starring Aimee Teegarden and Chris McNally. A mislabeled package convinces jewelry designer Alex (Teegarden) she’s found her ideal man, sending her and delivery driver Jack (McNally) on a citywide search that helps ... Read more The post Love Finds You Delivers in the Kickoff to… ## [Haunted Mansion Holiday at Disneyland Hits 25 Years, Classic Version Shelved](https://www.disneydining.com/haunted-mansion-holiday-at-disneyland-hits-25-years-classic-version-shelved-el1/) _2026-08-22 · Erica Lauren · Disney Dining_ For thirteen days, one of Disneyland’s most recognizable attractions sat behind scrims with nobody going in. That isn’t a strange sight in New Orleans Square this time of year. Haunted Mansion does not close casually, and when it does, the walkway past it feels empty. Anyone visiting between August 8 and August 20 found no … The post Haunted Mansion Holiday at Disneyland Hits 25 Years, Classic… ## [The Cost of Magic: Disney Slashes Spousal Healthcare While Touting Billions in Profit](https://www.disneydining.com/disney-strips-employees-spouses-of-health-benefits-after-making-record-breaking-profits-rl1/) _2026-08-22 · Rick Lye · Disney Dining_ For decades, the magic of The Walt Disney Company has been driven by the frontline workers and hourly Cast Members who create unforgettable experiences for families around the world. But behind the scenes of a record-breaking 2026, the entertainment giant is quietly stripping away a fundamental safety net for those same workers. In a move … The post The Cost of Magic: Disney Slashes Spousal… ## [Disney Reopens Big Top Souvenirs as Magic Kingdom Shrinks](https://www.disneydining.com/big-top-souvenirs-magic-kingdom-reopens-emd1/) _2026-08-22 · Emmanuel Detres · Disney Dining_ Big Top Souvenirs is welcoming guests back to Magic Kingdom today, August 21, ending a refurbishment that kept the Storybook Circus shop closed for six months. Disney’s official Big Top Souvenirs listing had listed the location as temporarily closed beginning February 20 and expected to return later in 2026. The Big Top Souvenirs reopening restores … The post Disney Reopens Big Top Souvenirs as… ## [Villains Land’s Mirror Realm Shares a Host With a Show Already Running at Hollywood Studios](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/22/mirror-realm-villains-land-unfairly-ever-after-connection/) _2026-08-22 · Greg Gately · Fantasy Land News_ Villains Land’s second headlining attraction is a dark ride called Mirror Realm, and it is hosted by a character Walt Disney World guests can already see at a different park. The Magic Mirror has been running Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After at Hollywood Studios since 2025, and the device behind that show looks like the direct ... Read more The post Villains Land’s Mirror Realm Shares a Host… ## [Universal Changes Halloween Horror Nights Access for First Time Since 1991](https://www.disneydining.com/universal-hhn-stay-scream-2pm-emd1/) _2026-08-22 · Emmanuel Detres · Disney Dining_ Universal Orlando Resort has pushed Halloween Horror Nights Stay & Scream deeper into the daytime schedule, with its 2026 process allowing eligible guests to enter three haunted houses beginning at 2 p.m. at Universal Studios Florida. Universal has also shared a video explaining the process, highlighting a system that can give some HHN guests a … The post Universal Changes Halloween Horror Nights… ## [“The Voice of Generations”: Jim Cummings Reacts to Disney Legends Snub](https://www.disneydining.com/the-voice-of-generations-jim-cummings-reacts-to-disney-legends-snub-el1/) _2026-08-22 · Erica Lauren · Disney Dining_ D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event wrapped in Anaheim last weekend, and Sunday delivered the moment that plenty of attendees had been waiting for the entire event. The Disney Legends ceremony is the company’s highest individual honor. Performers, Imagineers, executives, and creatives are recognized for work that has shaped Disney over the decades. Closest thing the … The post “The Voice of… ## [Stay updated on your professional world (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/pUI0vS5JHa1g) _2026-08-22 · **Sponsored**_ Keep in touch with people you know, build your career. ## [Disney World Officially Changes Website Amid Massive Park Overhaul](https://www.disneydining.com/walt-disney-world-website-changes-emd1/) _2026-08-22 · Emmanuel Detres · Disney Dining_ Walt Disney World has refreshed its official website with a cleaner homepage and a simplified navigation experience, giving the resort’s digital front door a noticeably different look. As of August 21, the Walt Disney World website foregrounds core vacation-planning functions including resort hotels, tickets, park hours, special offers, dining, Lightning Lane information, and the My … The post… ## [Kraft Heinz Partnership Goes Live at Disneyland Resort](https://www.disneydining.com/kraft-heinz-partnership-goes-live-at-disneyland-resort-el1/) _2026-08-21 · Erica Lauren · Disney Dining_ Back in July we covered a Disney announcement that had nothing to do with rides. The Walt Disney Company and The Kraft Heinz Company signed a long-term, multi-year partnership bringing ten Kraft Heinz brands to Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World, and Disney Cruise Line sailings across North America. HEINZ ketchup. Philadelphia cream cheese. Kraft Mac … The post Kraft Heinz Partnership Goes Live… ## [Into the Briar: Disney Confirms Thrilling New Details For Maleficent Coaster and Twisted Music in Villains Land](https://www.disneydining.com/disney-drops-new-details-about-music-and-roller-coaster-coming-to-villains-land-at-magic-kingdom-rl1/) _2026-08-21 · Rick Lye · Disney Dining_ Ever since Walt Disney World announced that a massive, dedicated Villains Land is officially creeping into Magic Kingdom, fans have been eagerly waiting in the shadows for every wicked detail. The ambitious expansion, which will be built “Beyond Big Thunder Mountain” on the western side of the park, promises to bring the most delightfully evil … The post Into the Briar: Disney Confirms Thrilling… ## [AMC Releases Dungeons & Dragons Mists of Ravenloft D20 Popcorn Bucket](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/21/amc-releases-dungeons-dragons-mists-of-ravenloft-d20-popcorn-bucket/) _2026-08-21 · Greg Gately · Fantasy Land News_ AMC Theatres has quietly released a Dungeons & Dragons: Mists of Ravenloft 20-Sided Dice Popcorn Bucket, available now in theaters and online at the AMC Shop after first appearing as an exclusive at San Diego Comic-Con in late July. It’s the latest addition to AMC’s lineup of recent popcorn buckets, and it stands out for ... Read more The post AMC Releases Dungeons & Dragons Mists of Ravenloft D20… ## [Disney World Issues 3 Urgent Transportation Restrictions for Halloween Season](https://www.disneydining.com/disney-world-issues-3-urgent-transportation-restrictions-for-halloween-season-sb1/) _2026-08-21 · Sarah Larson · Disney Dining_ Halloween season can make a Walt Disney World vacation feel very different once the sun goes down. Guests may have plans that stretch well beyond a normal park day, especially with one of Magic Kingdom’s biggest seasonal events now underway. But a few details could catch visitors off guard if they aren’t prepared. Disney has … The post Disney World Issues 3 Urgent Transportation Restrictions for… ## [Disneyland Confirms First New Daytime Parade Since 2017](https://www.disneydining.com/disneyland-paris-new-parade-2028-emd1/) _2026-08-21 · Emmanuel Detres · Disney Dining_ Disneyland Paris has confirmed a brand-new daytime parade for Disneyland Park in 2028, giving the resort its first new full daytime parade since Disney Stars on Parade debuted in 2017. The production will be unique to Disneyland Paris, led by Mickey Mouse and his friends, and positioned as a new anchor of the park’s daytime … The post Disneyland Confirms First New Daytime Parade Since 2017… ## [Disney President Steps in To Reverse Controversial Nighttime Spectacular Cut](https://www.disneydining.com/disney-president-fireworks-drones-return-cj1/) _2026-08-21 · Chloe James · Disney Dining_ Disneyland Paris has a new president — and one of his first reported priorities could undo a controversial decision. Christophe Murphy took charge of the Disney resort in July, succeeding Natacha Rafalski. His arrival comes at a particularly busy time, with major changes underway across both theme parks ahead of Disneyland Paris’s 35th anniversary in … The post Disney President Steps in To Reverse… ## [Joe Rohde Confirms Disney Will Drop Live Animal Element From Animal Kingdom](https://www.disneydining.com/joe-rohde-disney-animal-kingdom-no-animals-cj1/) _2026-08-21 · Chloe James · Disney Dining_ Disney is building a new future for Animal Kingdom — but one familiar element won’t make the move. Walt Disney World is currently transforming a significant portion of Animal Kingdom. DinoLand U.S.A. is making way for Tropical Americas, an 11-acre land officially named Pueblo Esperanza that is expected to open in 2027. The project will … The post Joe Rohde Confirms Disney Will Drop Live Animal… ## [Disney California Adventure Attraction Covered in Scaffolding as Major Renovation Begins](https://www.disneydining.com/disney-california-adventure-attraction-covered-in-scaffolding-as-major-renovation-begins-sb1/) _2026-08-21 · Sarah Larson · Disney Dining_ Guests walking through Disney California Adventure may barely recognize the exterior of one familiar attraction right now. A major construction setup has spread around the building, with walls, scaffolding, and black scrims hiding most of what visitors normally see. The work has expanded considerably compared to just a couple of weeks ago, making this one … The post Disney California Adventure… ## [Disney World Confirms ‘X-Men’ Debut at EPCOT, but Access Won’t Come Cheap](https://www.disneydining.com/disney-world-confirms-x-men-debut-at-epcot-but-access-wont-come-cheap-sb1/) _2026-08-21 · Sarah Larson · Disney Dining_ Walt Disney World has a new X-Men addition, and Marvel fans may want to make a stop at EPCOT to check it out. The arrival comes as the X-Men prepare for a much bigger future under Marvel Studios. With the mutant heroes moving closer to their next major chapter in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, interest … The post Disney World Confirms ‘X-Men’ Debut at EPCOT, but Access Won’t Come Cheap appeared… ## [Recipe PDFs Ready Fast (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/yQrwoNrXg5B4) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Turn online or personal recipes into clean, printable PDFs in seconds. ## [Disney Consumer Products Returns to FAN EXPO Canada 2026 With a Marvel, Star Wars, and Pixar Booth](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/21/disney-consumer-products-returns-to-fan-expo-canada-2026-with-a-marvel-star-wars-and-pixar-booth/) _2026-08-21 · Greg Gately · Fantasy Land News_ Disney Consumer Products is heading to FAN EXPO Canada from August 27 through 30, setting up shop at booth 933 in the South Hall of the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. The booth is themed around Marvel, Star Wars, and Pixar, with Toy Story specifically called out as part of the Pixar showcase. Expect interactive roleplay ... Read more The post Disney Consumer Products Returns to FAN EXPO Canada… ## [A Historic Loss: 3 Classic Disney World Attractions Being Replaced in Radical Overhaul](https://www.disneydining.com/a-historic-loss-3-classic-disney-world-attractions-being-replaced-in-radical-overhaul-sb1/) _2026-08-21 · Sarah Larson · Disney Dining_ Disney World fans had plenty of reasons to pay attention during D23. New projects dominated much of the conversation, but Disney also delivered news that could have a much more immediate impact on familiar park experiences. Three longtime attractions are now entering important new chapters. Disney isn’t simply giving each one a fresh coat of … The post A Historic Loss: 3 Classic Disney World… ## [A Concrete Conclusion: Why EPCOT Finally Gave Up on Its Multi-Million Dollar Lighting Dream](https://www.disneydining.com/disney-uses-concrete-to-solve-epcots-world-celebrations-in-ground-lighting-problem-rl1/) _2026-08-21 · Rick Lye · Disney Dining_ Walt Disney Imagineering is built on a foundation of boundless ambition. The core philosophy of EPCOT, in particular, has always been to push the envelope of technology, architecture, and storytelling. However, theme parks are not just conceptual art installations; they are heavily trafficked, real-world environments subject to the brutal forces of nature and millions of … The post A Concrete… ## [Disney Company Confirms Benefits Overhaul Affecting Cast Members and Other Employees](https://www.disneydining.com/disney-company-confirms-benefits-overhaul-affecting-cast-members-and-other-employees-el1/) _2026-08-21 · Erica Lauren · Disney Dining_ A few days ago, we covered Disney expanding its Center for Living Well network with three new cast member locations, and we called it a genuine positive. That still stands. New health centers in Central Florida, Burbank, and Anaheim mean more cast members can actually reach primary care, behavioral health, and physical therapy without burning … The post Disney Company Confirms Benefits Overhaul… ## [Everything New at the 2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/21/everything-new-at-the-2026-epcot-international-food-wine-festival/) _2026-08-21 · Greg Gately · Fantasy Land News_ The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival runs August 27 through November 21, 2026, and this year marks the festival’s 30th anniversary. Rather than run through every dish on every marketplace menu, here is everything actually new this year, marketplace by marketplace, plus what’s new about the festival itself. 30th Anniversary Extras – To mark the milestone, ... Read more The post Everything… ## [Disney Is Adding Three New Health Centers for Cast Members and Employees](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/21/disney-center-for-living-well-expansion-2026/) _2026-08-21 · Greg Gately · Fantasy Land News_ Disney is growing its Center for Living Well network, adding three new locations for cast members, employees, and their families. The expansion brings advanced primary care centers to a third site in Central Florida, a new location in Burbank near company headquarters, and a new site in the Anaheim region. The Center for Living Well network ... Read more The post Disney Is Adding Three New Health… ## [Dark Arts at Hogwarts Castle Returns to Universal Orlando Fall 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/21/dark-arts-hogwarts-castle-death-eaters-diagon-alley-2026/) _2026-08-21 · Greg Gately · Fantasy Land News_ The darker side of magic is taking over The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort this fall. Dark Arts at Hogwarts Castle returns to Hogsmeade for the first time since 2022, Death Eaters are back prowling Diagon Alley, and Universal is rolling out new Dark Arts-inspired merchandise to go with both. Speaking of ... Read more The post Dark Arts at Hogwarts Castle Returns to… ## [Disney World Resort Under Construction Into 2027, Guests Affected](https://www.disneydining.com/disney-world-resort-under-construction-into-2027-guests-affected-el1/) _2026-08-21 · Erica Lauren · Disney Dining_ Nobody books a Disney vacation to look at construction walls. Obvious, but worth stating, because refurbishments at Walt Disney World almost always get framed as good news. New flooring. Updated fixtures. Fresh paint. All true, all eventually a benefit. What gets skipped is that somebody is staying at that resort right now, paying for the … The post Disney World Resort Under Construction Into… ## [From Pioneers to Pit Stops: The Radical Disappearance of Magic Kingdom’s Frontierland](https://www.disneydining.com/losing-frontierland-at-magic-kingdom-is-the-consequence-of-the-upcoming-piston-peak-rl1/) _2026-08-21 · Rick Lye · Disney Dining_ Theme parks are not museums; they are living, breathing spaces that evolve with the tastes and expectations of their audiences. Nowhere is this reality more apparent right now than in the western corner of Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. For decades, this space was dedicated to a unified vision of the 19th-century Old West. It … The post From Pioneers to Pit Stops: The Radical Disappearance of… ## [Maleficent Wasn’t Invited to the Christening. Now She’s the One Sending Invitations.](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/21/villains-land-magic-kingdom-maleficent-coaster-d23-2026/) _2026-08-21 · Greg Gately · Fantasy Land News_ Villains Land is officially confirmed for Magic Kingdom, and the more we look at the new concept art from D23 2026, the more we think Imagineering built the whole thing around one deliberate reversal. In Disney’s Sleeping Beauty, Maleficent’s entire arc starts with an insult. She is the one name left off the guest list for ... Read more The post Maleficent Wasn’t Invited to the Christening. Now… ## [Find what they just said (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/6MiPYWzhF06b) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Surface recent public signals so you can send policy-aware, relevant outreach ## [Disney World Confirms EPCOT Food & Wine Festival Activity Returns With Free Reward](https://www.disneydining.com/disney-world-confirms-epcot-food-wine-festival-activity-returns-with-free-reward-el1/) _2026-08-21 · Erica Lauren · Disney Dining_ Yesterday we covered the full menu drop for the 2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, and fans responded exactly how you would guess. Those menus had been the missing piece for months. The 30th anniversary lineup with 30 returning or reimagined items gave veterans something to dig through, and the new additions gave everyone … The post Disney World Confirms EPCOT Food & Wine Festival… ## [Regal’s Month of Masterpieces Returns With Rian Johnson, Gina Prince-Bythewood, Edgar Wright, and Chloé Zhao as Guest Curators](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/21/regal-month-of-masterpieces-2026-guest-curators-schedule/) _2026-08-21 · Greg Gately · Fantasy Land News_ Regal is bringing back Month of Masterpieces for a second year, and this time four filmmakers are picking the lineup. Rian Johnson, Gina Prince-Bythewood, Edgar Wright, and Chloé Zhao each selected five films that shaped them as storytellers, joining 10 more picks from Regal’s own film team for a full month of classic and cult favorites ... Read more The post Regal’s Month of Masterpieces Returns… ## [Confirmed: Disneyland Haunted Mansion Reopens Tomorrow After 13-Day Closure](https://www.disneydining.com/confirmed-disneyland-haunted-mansion-reopens-tomorrow-after-13-day-closure-bwb1/) _2026-08-20 · Brittni Ward · Disney Dining_ Disneyland guests have almost made it through one of the park’s most noticeable August attraction closures. Haunted Mansion is scheduled to reopen tomorrow, August 21, following nearly two weeks behind closed doors. However, this won’t be a return to business as usual for the famous New Orleans Square attraction. Instead, Haunted Mansion Holiday officially takes … The post Confirmed: Disneyland… ## [Disney World and Give Kids The World Host a Princess Celebration for Wish Kids](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/20/disney-world-and-give-kids-the-world-host-a-princess-celebration-for-wish-kids/) _2026-08-20 · Greg Gately · Fantasy Land News_ Walt Disney World marked World Princess Week with a Disney Princess celebration at Give Kids The World Village, bringing wish kids and their families a day built around some of Disney’s most beloved characters. Give Kids The World is a nonprofit resort in Central Florida that hosts weeklong wish vacations at no cost to families, and ... Read more The post Disney World and Give Kids The World Host… ## [Walt Disney World Enforces 4 Controversial Rules Across Resort](https://www.disneydining.com/walt-disney-world-enforces-4-controversial-rules-across-resort-ab1/) _2026-08-20 · Andrew Boardwine · Disney Dining_ Disney World guests are encountering a different set of boundaries across the resort in 2026. Four rules are affecting everything from free transportation and Disney Springs parking to strollers and attraction access. While not every change makes a vacation more restrictive, several could disrupt plans for guests who don’t know about them beforehand. The changes … The post Walt Disney World… ## [Disney World Covers up Three Decades of History on the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror](https://www.disneydining.com/scaffolding-covers-almost-entire-twilight-zone-tower-of-terror-attraction-jc1/) _2026-08-20 · Jess Colopy · Disney Dining_ Nearly every inch of the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror’s exterior is hidden from view, as Walt Disney World Resort pushes deeper into a refurbishment that’s slowly reshaping one of Disney’s Hollywood Studios’ most recognizable landmarks. Decades-Old Facade, Now Under Wraps The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror refurbishment began quietly in early May, starting with … The post Disney World Covers up… ## [Disney World Guests Lose an Hour Before Magic Kingdom Fireworks Starting October 5](https://www.disneydining.com/disney-world-guests-lose-an-hour-before-magic-kingdom-fireworks-starting-october-5-bwb1/) _2026-08-20 · Brittni Ward · Disney Dining_ Magic Kingdom guests who like ending their night with fireworks will want to pay attention to an upcoming schedule change. Happily Ever After is moving to an earlier time as Walt Disney World heads into the fall months. The adjustment won’t happen all at once, either. Disney will move the nighttime spectacular earlier twice over … The post Disney World Guests Lose an Hour Before Magic Kingdom… ## [Disney World Runs Out of Magic Kingdom Party Tickets for More 2026 Dates](https://www.disneydining.com/disney-world-runs-out-of-magic-kingdom-party-tickets-for-more-2026-dates-ab1/) _2026-08-20 · Andrew Boardwine · Disney Dining_ Disney World has fewer Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party tickets to sell after another pair of 2026 dates officially disappeared from the calendar. The separately ticketed Magic Kingdom event has been selling out dates as guests make their Halloween plans, and that trend isn’t slowing down. Disney has now run out of tickets for Sunday, August … The post Disney World Runs Out of Magic Kingdom… ## [Disneyland Vows to Protect Walt’s Original Vision in Major Tomorrowland Refresh](https://www.disneydining.com/disneyland-vows-to-protect-walts-original-vision-in-major-tomorrowland-refresh-sb1/) _2026-08-20 · Sarah Larson · Disney Dining_ For years, Disneyland fans have debated what Disney could eventually do with Tomorrowland. Now, the company has provided its clearest answer yet, and this won’t be a small refresh. Walt Disney Imagineering is preparing a major reimagining that could reshape how Tomorrowland looks, feels, and functions. Disney is talking about new attractions, more open spaces, … The post Disneyland Vows to Protect… ## [Disney World Enforces End of EPCOT Festival Tradition, Forces Replacement on Fans](https://www.disneydining.com/railing-counters-for-epcot-international-food-and-wine-festival-jc1/) _2026-08-20 · Jess Colopy · Disney Dining_ Walt Disney World Resort has rolled out a fix for a problem it created, offering theme park guests a new place to rest their festival snacks after phasing out a fan-favorite workaround. The change arrives just ahead of the 30th annual EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, which opens August 27, 2026. The Swap That … The post Disney World Enforces End of EPCOT Festival Tradition, Forces… ## [Muppet Mayhem Strikes Magic Kingdom: Inside the Hilarious New Disney World Ride Takeovers](https://www.disneydining.com/disney-post-muppet-takeover-of-some-of-disney-worlds-classic-attractions-as-digital-wallpaper-rl1/) _2026-08-20 · Rick Lye · Disney Dining_ The Muppets have a long, storied history of turning any situation into an absolute circus. For decades, Kermit, Miss Piggy, Gonzo, and the rest of the gang have been bringing their unique brand of chaotic joy to fans around the globe. Now, they are bringing that signature mayhem directly to some of Walt Disney World’s … The post Muppet Mayhem Strikes Magic Kingdom: Inside the Hilarious New Disney… ## [Disneyland Entrance a Hub of Construction as Historic Demolition Underway](https://www.disneydining.com/disneyland-entrance-ticket-booth-demolition-begins-jc1/) _2026-08-20 · Jess Colopy · Disney Dining_ The area outside Disneyland Park’s front gates has turned into an active job site, as Disneyland Resort follows through on plans to remove pieces of its original theme park entrance. Why Disneyland Is Tearing Down Its Ticket Booths A construction permit filed Tuesday laid out the resort’s intentions clearly: four ticket booths, each about 700 … The post Disneyland Entrance a Hub of Construction as… ## [After 6-Month Shutdown, Disney World Reopens Magic Kingdom Staple With Major Changes](https://www.disneydining.com/after-6-month-shutdown-disney-world-reopens-magic-kingdom-staple-with-major-changes-sb1/) _2026-08-20 · Sarah Larson · Disney Dining_ Visitors heading into Storybook Circus this week will soon find a familiar Magic Kingdom destination back in action. For nearly six months, Big Top Souvenirs has sat closed in Fantasyland, removing one of the area’s main places to shop and grab a sweet treat. Disney shut the location down in February, and guests have spent … The post After 6-Month Shutdown, Disney World Reopens Magic Kingdom… ## [Cinemark Reveals LED Batmobile Popcorn Bucket for Batman Day 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/20/cinemark-led-batmobile-popcorn-bucket-batman-day-2026/) _2026-08-20 · Greg Gately · Fantasy Land News_ Cinemark is celebrating Batman Day 2026 with a new LED Batmobile popcorn container modeled after Adam West’s classic 1966 ride, and it actually projects the Bat-Signal. The bucket goes on sale at select Cinemark locations, with the exact date still to come. The container is shaped like the fin-tailed 1966 Batmobile from the original Batman television ... Read more The post Cinemark Reveals LED… ## [Dead Poets Society and Mrs. Doubtfire Are Coming to 4K for the First Time](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/20/dead-poets-society-and-mrs-doubtfire-are-coming-to-4k-for-the-first-time/) _2026-08-20 · Greg Gately · Fantasy Land News_ Two of Robin Williams’ most beloved films are finally getting the 4K treatment. Dead Poets Society and Mrs. Doubtfire arrive on 4K Ultra HD Digital and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray on September 29, more than three decades after they first hit theaters. Dead Poets Society came first, in 1989, with Peter Weir directing Williams as John ... Read more The post Dead Poets Society and Mrs. Doubtfire Are Coming… ## [H.U.M.A.N. Day Confirmed: Monstropolis Opens in 2027 at Hollywood Studios](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/20/monstropolis-d23-2026-every-announcement-glob-theater-harryhausens/) _2026-08-20 · Greg Gately · Fantasy Land News_ Monstropolis got its biggest update yet at D23 2026, and Disney finally told us when the city opens its doors to humans. We were in the room for the reveal, got a look at new concept artwork on the show floor, and saw a handful of the new monster figures up close on display stands. Here ... Read more The post H.U.M.A.N. Day Confirmed: Monstropolis Opens in 2027 at Hollywood Studios first appeared… ## [El Carrusel de los Animalitos: Every Animal Revealed for the New Carousel at Animal Kingdom](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/20/el-carrusel-de-los-animalitos-every-animal-revealed-for-the-new-carousel-at-animal-kingdom/) _2026-08-20 · Greg Gately · Fantasy Land News_ Disney gave the Tropical Americas carousel a real name and a full animal lineup at D23 2026, and out of everything revealed for Disney’s Animal Kingdom this weekend, this is the one we are most excited about. Here is the new name, every animal confirmed so far, and why a carousel carries more weight at Disney ... Read more The post El Carrusel de los Animalitos: Every Animal Revealed for the New… ## [Celebrating World Princess Week With Disney and Make-A-Wish](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/20/celebrating-world-princess-week-with-disney-and-make-a-wish/) _2026-08-20 · Greg Gately · Fantasy Land News_ A Southwest Airlines display at the airport this week, done in partnership with Disney and Make-A-Wish for World Princess Week, was a reminder of just how many places at Disney World you can actually meet a real Disney princess. Between Magic Kingdom and Epcot, a single day at the parks can turn into a full ... Read more The post Celebrating World Princess Week With Disney and Make-A-Wish first… ## [Review: Disney Worldbuilders Premieres Ahead of August 20 Disney+ Release](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/18/disney-worldbuilders-review-leslie-iwerks/) _2026-08-18 · Greg Gately · Fantasy Land News_ Fantasy Land News was invited to a premiere screening and interview session for Disney Worldbuilders at the El Capitan Theatre, ahead of the film’s wide release. TL;DR Review of Disney Worldbuilders: Director Leslie Iwerks’ new documentary, Disney Worldbuilders, sits down with Disney Legends and creative leaders and traces a line from a childhood memory to a land ... Read more The post Review:… ## [Disney Reveals Villains Land, Piston Peak, and EPCOT Updates for Walt Disney World at D23 2026](https://www.fantasylandnews.com/2026/08/18/walt-disney-world-d23-2026-announcements/) _2026-08-18 · Greg Gately · Fantasy Land News_ We were in the room at the Honda Center for “Horizons: A Carousel of Progress,” the Disney Experiences showcase that closed out D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event in Anaheim, and Walt Disney World walked away with more news than any other resort on the list. Disney Experiences Chairman Thomas Mazloum and host Neil Patrick ... Read more The post Disney Reveals Villains Land, Piston Peak, and EPCOT…