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Trending: Big Top Souvenirs Reopens at Magic Kingdom · EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Preparation and Menus · Monstropolis Construction at Disney's Hollywood Studios · Joe Rohde Clarifies Animal Plans for Tropical Americas Latest developments: Big Top Souvenirs at Magic Kingdom has officially reopened following a six-month refurbishment, welcoming guests back with a restored circus carpet and a brand-new treats menu featuring Dumbo caramel apples and themed cupcakes. Meanwhile, EPCOT is preparing for the 2026 International Food and Wine Festival by installing new railing-mounted tables near the Mexico and Germany pavilions to help ease festival dining space shortages, alongside the release of official festival maps and full booth menus. At Disney's Hollywood Studios, construction on the upcoming Monstropolis land has reached a visual milestone as scaffolding is removed to reveal the facade of the Glob Theater clock tower. Finally, Disney Legend Joe Rohde addressed fan questions on Instagram, confirming that there are currently no plans to include live animals in the upcoming Tropical Americas land at Disney's Animal Kingdom. Trending topics updated · 2:24 PM
PHOTOS: Refurbished Big Top Souvenirs Reopens at Magic Kingdom With Circus Carpet Restored
EPCOT Shares Official Map for the 2026 Food & Wine Festival
Photos: Scaffolding Removed from Monstropolis Clock Tower at Disney's Hollywood Studios
- First Heinz Condiment Dispensers Appear at Disneyland Resort After Partnership Announcement
Kraft Heinz’s new multi-year partnership with Disney has officially showed up at Disneyland Resort with new condiment dispensers. First Heinz Condiment Dispensers Appear at Disneyland Resort We found the new Heinz condiment dispensers at Smokerjumpers Grill in Disney California Adventure. The three flavors available for guests to... - Monstropolis Glob Theater Clock Tower Almost Completely Visible at Disney's Hollywood Studios After Scaffolding Removed
Construction continues to progress on The Glob Theater and clock tower in the new Monstropolis coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Most of the scaffolding has come down, revealing the facade of the clock tower. Monstropolis Construction Update Since our last update, scaffolding continues to be removed, revealing... - This NEW Disney Collection Is Going To Sell Out Fast!
- Everything Coming to Disney+ in September
- Disney Has NEW Plans For Projection Technology In the Parks
- What I’d Never Buy Again at Disney World
- This Part of Hollywood Studios Will Look Totally Different Next Month
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- Time To Make Lunch Plans in Downtown Disney! Big Change Hits New Restaurant
- 6 Major Changes Coming to Disney World in September
- One Of Our Favorite Disney World Treats Is BACK!
- EPCOT Just Made a Game-Changing Move For Festivals
- 30 Years, 30 Dishes: EPCOT Brings Back Iconic Bites for 2026 Food & Wine Festival
- REVIEW: Disney Brought Back Dunkaroos for $10, and Now We’re Questioning Everything
- Disneyland Confirms First New Daytime Parade Since 2017
- Disney President Steps in To Reverse Controversial Nighttime Spectacular Cut
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... - Joe Rohde Confirms Disney Will Drop Live Animal Element From Animal Kingdom
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... - Full List of Haunted Mansion Holiday 25th Anniversary Merchandise (with Prices)
2026 marks 25 years of Haunted Mansion Holiday, the seasonal overlay of The Haunted Mansion at Disneyland inspired by The Nightmare Before Christmas. New merchandise inspired by the attraction includes 25th anniversary-branded apparel and souvenirs. 25th Anniversary Bomber Jacket – $89.99 The jacket has a black torso... - EPCOT Shares Official Map for the 2026 Food & Wine Festival
- EPCOT's Miniature Railroad Gets a Bit of Character as Refurb Work Continues
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- First Colorful Collectible Medallions Debut at Walt Disney World
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- Oogie Boogie Bash Itinerary
- New August, September, and October Dates Sell Out for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
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- New Limited-Time Collection From Bobby Kim Celebrates Vintage Classics
A new collection from Bobby Kim will be available at Disney Store for a limited time later this week.(Please note this article contains affiliate links. Your purchase will support Laughing Place by providing us a small commission, but will not affect your pricing or user experience. Thank you.)What's Happening:On Saturday,... - A Concrete Conclusion: Why EPCOT Finally Gave Up on Its Multi-Million Dollar Lighting Dream
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- From Pioneers to Pit Stops: The Radical Disappearance of Magic Kingdom’s Frontierland
- Disney's All-Star Movies Gift Shop Refurbishment Progresses with Modern Refresh of Flooring, Shelves, & More
- The New (Ridiculously Long) Food Crawl at the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival
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- “You Are Tony Stark”: Did David Harbour Just Spoil Avengers: Doomsday?
Marvel Studios guards its secrets like Doctor Doom guards Latveria, but David Harbour may have just tossed one of the biggest Avengers: Doomsday revelations directly into the spotlight. During a recent interview, Harbour was asked to deliver one line from the upcoming Avengers film completely out of context. The Red... - REVIEW: Idiot Sandwich, Parker Rolls, and More Lunch Menu Items - Gordon Ramsay at The Carnaby
- No Current Plans for Live Animals in Tropical Americas at Animal Kingdom
Disney Legend and former Imagineer Joe Rohde has addressed one of the most common questions about Tropical Americas: will the new land at Disney’s Animal Kingdom include live animals? In a comment on Instagram, the retired Imagineer said there are no current plans to include them. Rohde said that... - Explore the Colorful Murals of The Stacks Tallahassee
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- Disney Vacation Club Announces Halloween Meet & Treat Event for Disney’s BoardWalk
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The Hollywood Tower Hotel is getting a facelift at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, with scaffolding stretching up the 199 foot thrill ride.What’s Happening:Disney’s Hollywood Studios’ icon The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror is getting a little love!On a recent trip to the Walt Disney World theme park, Laughing Place spotted tons... - Disney Reveals Significant Changes to Cast Member Insurance Benefits
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Visitors to Disney's Hollywood Studios might notice some water missing at Echo Lake, as the iconic feature has been drained for refurbishment.What's Happening:Echo Lake, home to the iconic Dinosaur Gertie, has been drained for a refurbishment ahead of the upcoming holiday season.Disney are likely taking care of this during the... - The Walt Disney World Website Has a New Look and Some Welcome Changes
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- One Of Our Favorite Disney World Treats Is BACK!
- 2026 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival Booth Menus Arrive
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- “The Simpsons” at Jack in the Box: leaked images tease at collectible cups and themed eats
- Disney patent could let attractions adapt to what guests want — or want to avoid
- Fall Decorations, Including Fab Five Jack-o'-Lanterns, Arrive at Disneyland Park
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- NEW! Tables Added to World Showcase Ahead of Food & Wine!
- 2026 Food & Wine: Returning Favorites, Pour Decisions, and Reminders!
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- Disneyland Paris Launches 'New Magic' Program for Refreshing Classic Attractions Including Space Mountain
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- Disneyland Abu Dhabi Will Be Divided Into 'Biomes' Instead of 'Lands'
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- Fireworks CHANGES Announced for Magic Kingdom in October
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- Disney Patent Published for Real-Time Projection-Style Mapping on Changing Surfaces Like Fireworks Smoke
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Disney World Rumors & Fan Discussions
- Villains Land Announced for Walt Disney World's Magic KingdomAugust 21, 2026
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- 2026 EPCOT International Food and Wine FestivalAugust 21, 2026
- Cars-Themed Attractions at Magic KingdomAugust 21, 2026
- Walt Disney Imagineering Updating Germany Train GardenAugust 21, 2026
- Disney and Miral Announce New Seventh Theme Park Planned for Abu DhabiAugust 21, 2026
- Piston Peak and Villains Land Construction ThreadAugust 21, 2026
- Monster Inc Land Coming to Disney's Hollywood StudiosAugust 21, 2026
- All-New Nighttime Parade Disney Starlight Set to Debut at Magic Kingdom in 2025August 21, 2026
- 'Encanto' and 'Indiana Jones'-themed experiences at Animal KingdomAugust 21, 2026
- Walt Disney World Ride Wait Times – Morning, Afternoon & Evening StatsAugust 21, 2026
- Disney Patents System to Warn Riders About Personal Scary Moments In RealtimeAugust 21, 2026
Disney World Trivia: Guess the Location
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- Might be easy lolAugust 12, 2026
- No pixie dusting hereAugust 12, 2026
- Where am I right now?August 11, 2026
- Where in the world?August 10, 2026
Theme Park News & Rumors
- REVIEW: Disney Brought Back Dunkaroos for $10, and Now We’re Questioning Everything
- What I’d Never Buy Again at Disney World
- This Part of Hollywood Studios Will Look Totally Different Next Month
- Full List of Haunted Mansion Holiday 25th Anniversary Merchandise (with Prices)
- Disneyland Park Halloween Time 2026 Map Now Available
- Disney World Enacts 3 Transportation Restrictions for Halloween Season, Effective Immediately
- Some fans really do want Disneyland to build its Avatar ride
- One Of Our Favorite Disney World Treats Is BACK!
- Disney World Introduces New ‘X-Men’ Experience at EPCOT, but It Comes With a Hefty Price Tag
- Walt Disney Imagineering Adds New Details to EPCOT's Germany Train Garden
Latest Walt Disney Photos
- PHOTOS: Disneyland Resort Debuts Its Halloween Time Guide Maps!
- PHOTOS: Mickey and Minnie Debut Spooktacular New Halloween Outfits at Disneyland Resort
- Photos: Scaffolding Reaches for The Tip Top Club as Exterior Refurbishment Continues on Tower of Terror
- PHOTOS: MORE Fall Merchandise Has Arrived in EPCOT!
- PHOTOS: Permanent GEO-82 Sign Replaces Temporary Signage
- PHOTOS: Tropical Americas Continues to Come Together at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
- Photos: Echo Lake Drained as Refurbishment of Dockside Diner Kicks Off at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
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- D23 2026: New details revealed for Coco ride at Disney California Adventure
- PHOTOS: Halloween Decorations Have Arrived at Disneyland Resort!
Universal & Epic Universe Strategy
- Guests Outraged Over Reckless Scooter Abuse at Walt Disney World - In Today's Daily Recap for 8/20/2026
- Halloween Horror Nights 'Tomie' Merchandise Coming to Universal Studios Japan
- Universal Shares Video Explaining Stay & Scream Early Process for Halloween Horror Nights 35
- Full List (with Prices) of 'Hellraiser' Halloween Horror Nights 35 Merchandise
- Harry Potter 25th Anniversary Mug and More Merchandise Arrives at Universal Studios Japan
- Land Prep Starting for New Attraction in Dark Universe at Epic Universe
- Full List (with Prices) of 'Sinners' Halloween Horror Nights 35 Merchandise
- Heat Advisory Issued With Index Up to 112° for Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort
- 2 Universal Orlando Rides Will Be CLOSED in 2027
- Full Menus Released for 2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival - In Today's Daily Recap for 8/19/2026
WDW News Today
- Light-Up Glass Mickey Jack-o'-Lantern & Returning Halloween Trees by Arribas Bros at DisneylandAugust 21, 2026
- First Heinz Condiment Dispensers Appear at Disneyland Resort After Partnership AnnouncementAugust 21, 2026
- 2026 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival Booth Menus ArriveAugust 21, 2026
- Monstropolis Glob Theater Clock Tower Almost Completely Visible at Disney's Hollywood Studios After Scaffolding RemovedAugust 21, 2026
- Full List of Haunted Mansion Holiday 25th Anniversary Merchandise (with Prices)August 21, 2026
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