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Neil Patrick Harris to Host Parks Panel at 2026 D23 Expo

Disney has unveiled the complete schedule for the 2026 D23 Expo in Anaheim, California, featuring a historic Parks Panel hosted by celebrity fan Neil Patrick Harris. The event highlights include milestone anniversaries for Alice in Wonderland and Beauty and the Beast, alongside new details on upcoming theme park projects. Fans can anticipate performances from Alan […]

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Live-Action Moana Struggles at Box Office Despite Franchise Success

The live-action adaptation of Moana has underperformed at the box office, earning only $43 million in its opening weekend compared to the animated original’s $56 million debut. This weak performance marks one of Disney’s poorest openings for a live-action remake, despite the franchise’s massive popularity with over 1.5 billion streams and billions in merchandise sales. […]

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Disney Welcomes Billionth Guest Amid Lounge Changes and Ghirardelli Relocation News

This week brought several updates to Disney operations, including temporary changes to lounge access and a major relocation for a popular dessert shop. Two beloved lounges at GEO-82 and the Beak and Barrel briefly offered walk-up lists before Disney removed the feature from their app, likely testing it for future implementation. Meanwhile, Ghirardelli Soda Fountain […]

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Disney Vacation Club Lounge at Disneyland Temporarily Closes for Maintenance in July 2026

Disney Vacation Club members have long enjoyed exclusive perks, including access to the Star View Station lounge at Disneyland. This retro-themed space in Tomorrowland features historic Disney artifacts and offers amenities like complimentary Wi-Fi and soft drinks. However, the lounge will temporarily close starting July 27th, 2026 for routine maintenance work. The reopening date remains […]

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EPCOT May Get Better Cell Service After New AT&T Permit Filed For American Adventure Pavilion

Visitors to Disney World often struggle with inconsistent cell service and Wi-Fi connections while trying to use virtual queues or other time-sensitive features. Reporters who work in the parks daily know firsthand how difficult it can be to maintain reliable connectivity for sending photos and videos back home. A new permit has been filed for […]