Disney Rumors & News
- Disney Gossip: Animal Kingdom Closing Petting Zoo for NEW Bluey Experience
Rumors Swirl Over New Bluey Takeover at Animal Kingdom While Disney has yet to make an official announcement, Cast Members at Affection Section in Animal Kingdom have reportedly begun informing guests that the park's only petting zoo is preparing to close its gates. - Disney Spending $22 Million to Change MuppetVision 3D Into Monsters, Inc. Show in Today's Daily Recap for 01/13/2026
Disney Spending $22 Million to Change MuppetVision 3D Into Monsters, Inc. Show, Final Track Piece Installed at Refurbished Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in Golden Spike Ceremony, RUMOR: Disney's Animal Kingdom Petting Zoo Closing for Bluey Experience, Marvel Super Hero M&M's are Coming —... - This Record-Breaking Movie With 97% on RT Is the Only Thing Making Up for a Giant Star Wars Snub Image Courtesy of Lucasfilm Since Disney acquired Lucasfilm and started releasing new Star Wars movies and TV shows, the franchise has experienced its fair share of ups and downs.
- Star Wars: Kathleen Kennedy's Lucasfilm Replacements Reportedly Revealed (& There's a Shock)
- Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Timeline Expanding at Disneyland, Including New Character Experiences! In a big shift from current precedent, Disneyland has announced that Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge will be breaking from the land's timeline.
- Hot Rumor: James Gray and Vanessa Kirby Teaming for 'The Sun Also Rises' Movie Based on Hemingway Classic The acclaimed director has his eye on the Lost Generation, according to a source.
- RUMOR: Disney's Animal Kingdom Petting Zoo Closing for Bluey Experience Disney's Animal Kingdom cast members stationed at the Affection Section petting zoo space have reportedly told guests the area will soon close.
- What Changed at Disney in 2025 — And What's Coming Next From park changes and big announcements to travel trends and what's coming next — we're looking back at 2025 and ahead to everything Disney fans need to know for 2026.
- Disney's Millennium Falcon Star Wars Ride Never Received Four Other Missions Due to Budget and Time Constraints Walt Disney Imagineering has confirmed that Millennium Falcon: Smuggler's Run was originally designed with five different missions, but due to budget and time restraints, the attractions opened with only one at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World.
- Plans to Reimagine Disneyland's Tomorrowland Were Turned Down A recent Wall Street Journal feature on Walt Disney Imagineering reveals that there were plans to refurbish Tomorrowland in Disneyland Park, but Disney executives deemed it not worth the investment.
- BREAKING: Disney Reveals HUGE Changes Coming to Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin in Disney World! We just got a new look at TWO new and updated scenes coming to Buzz Lightyear's
- Kendall Jenner Finally Addresses The Rumor The Internet Won't Let Go
- CONFIRMED: Popular Perk Returning to Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, and EPCOT in 2026 This is your reminder that After Hours events begin in THREE Disney World parks
- Rumor: Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy To Be Replaced With Dave Filoni and Lynwen Brennan File this report under rumor because it is speculation from Puck News. Matthew Belloni posted his predictions for 2026, and […] The post Rumor: Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy To Be Replaced With Dave Filoni and Lynwen Brennan appeared first on Pirates & Princesses...
- Jungle Cruise Reopens at Walt Disney World After Removal of Holiday Overlay The classic Jungle Cruise attraction has reopened at Magic Kingdom, after the seasonal Jingle Cruise had returned for the holiday season at Disney World.
- BREAKING: Walt Disney World Offering Two Free Hotel Nights & Days of Park Tickets with New Deal Walt Disney World has announced several discounts and deals for the summer, including free nights and theme park tickets with select packages.
- Avengers: Doomsday Rumor Reveals Doctor Doom's Secret Advantage Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom will reportedly have plenty of back-up upon his debut in Avengers: Doomsday.
- Hot Rumor: Millie Bobby Brown and Director Joe Cornish Circling Netflix Movie 'Dark Park'
- 2026 Disney Dining Plan Restrictions Announced for 4 Patina Group Restaurants 2026 Disney Dining Plan Shakes Things Up at Four Patina Restaurants Around Walt Disney World If you are planning your 2026 Walt Disney World vacation with the Disney Dining Plan in mind, you might want to double-check your favorite Italian spots and Disney...
- 30+ Walt Disney World Restaurants Removed From Disney Dining Plan in Today's Daily Recap for 12/30/2025 30+ Walt Disney World Restaurants Removed From Disney Dining Plan, Former Imagineer Tony Baxter Will Sign at 2026 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, REVIEW: Capicola, Mortadella, and Salami Deli Sandwich at Disney's Hollywood Studios, BREAKING: Universal Orlando's Horror Make-Up Show Reimagining Delayed...
- Rumor: Hal Jordan And John Stewart Face Right-Wing Extremists In ‘Lanterns' A 'Lanterns' description contains intel on Hal Jordan's new suit and a brief breakdown of more 'right-wing' villainy.
- Mickey's Most Merriest Celebration Final Performance Date of 2025 Confirmed at Walt Disney World Our reporter has confirmed the final performance date for Mickey's Most Merriest Celebration, the holiday castle stage show at Magic Kingdom.
- Gideon's Bakehouse Artwork Appears in Second Location at Walt Disney World Earlier this month, we reported the possibility of a second Gideon's Bakehouse coming to Disney Springs.
- BREAKING: Santa Goofy Replaces Duffy at Disney's Hollywood Studios for Christmas Day Meet & Greet Santa Duffy has been meeting and greeting in Disney's Hollywood Studios on Christmas Day for the last several years.
- “Now I Have Guilt” — Are You Also Breaking This Unspoken Disney World Food Rule? Don't miss these Disney World restaurant hidden gems because you'll never know w
- BREAKING: Mickey's Most Merriest Celebration Added to Christmas Week Schedule Disney has added performances of Mickey's Most Merriest Celebration castle stage show to the Christmas week schedule at Magic Kingdom.
- BREAKING: Cinderella Castle Repainting to Begin in January 2026 at Walt Disney World We now have confirmation the Cinderella Castle repainting project announced in August will officially commence in January 2026 and finish in late 2026.
- ‘La Granja VIP' Season 1 Finale: Winner Crowned On Disney+ & TV Azteca; Season 2 Confirmed
- Work Begins Next Month to Restore Cinderella Castle to Its Original Color Scheme at the Magic Kingdom The transformation of Cinderella Castle at the Magic Kingdom back to its historic color scheme will begin in January.
- 8 Years Ago, Star Wars' Most Divisive Film Ever Broke the Box Office Image Courtesy of Lucasfilm When Disney started releasing new Star Wars movies in the back half of the 2010s, things got off to about as strong a start as anyone could have hoped.
- ✨ Disney World Holiday Trip Report: Part One ✨ This week Adriane is joined once again by guest co-host Mike Molinari to kick off a holiday Disney World trip report! In part one, they're breaking down the magic (and chaos) of their recent visit: from festive drinks and food at Jock Lindsey's...
- Rapunzel & Flynn Ryder Shortlist For Live-Action Tangled Revealed Disney has confirmed that they've narrowed down the search for Rapunzel and Flynn Ryder for the upcoming live-action remake, Tangled.
- Chris Evans' Avengers: Doomsday Role Officially Confirms This Dream MCU Project Is Not Happening A role for Chris Evans in Avengers: Doomsday has seemingly been confirmed, essentially ruining any chance of a dream Marvel Disney+ project happening.
- The Muppet Show Special Premiere Date Announced in Today's Daily Recap for 12/17/2025 End date confirmed for Taylor Swift Eras Tour costumes display at Hollywood Studios, rare characters roam Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom, and all Indiana Jones movies returning to Disney in time for new Animal Kingdom ride— all this and more in today's daily recap...
- Chef Art Smith's Homecomin' Brunchmas Coming To Disney Springs For Limited Time Chef Art Smith's Homecomin‘ at Disney Springs is receiving a limited time “Brunchmas” for the holidays.
- End Date Confirmed for Taylor Swift Eras Tour Costumes Display at Hollywood Studios Disney has confirmed the final date guests can see Taylor Swift's Eras Tour costumes that are currently on display in Walt Disney Presents at Disney's Hollywood Studios.
- Marvel Studios May Undo MCU Spider-Man's Most Controversial Decision
- BREAKING: Disney World's $89 Season Pass Is BACK and We've Got All the Details! A NEW Disney ticket deal just dropped but it won't last for long!
- Hot Rumor: Scarlett Johansson's Role in ‘The Batman Part II' Revealed?
- Anthony Geary, Legendary General Hospital Star, Dies at 78 Anthony Geary, the Emmy-winning actor best known for bringing Luke Spencer to life on General Hospital, has passed away at the age of 78.
- The Batman Part 2 Eyeing Two-Time Oscar Winner For Movie's 4th Villain (Rumor)
- James Gunn Addresses “Irritating” Superman 2 Rumor James Gunn can't sit online all day and debunk rumors about what is and isn't going to happen in his rebooted DC Universe, but it seems some chatter is just too annoying to let slide.
- Original ‘Encanto' Cast Returning for New Ride at Disney's Animal Kingdom Jared Bush, co-director of Encanto, has confirmed the original film's cast is returning for the new Encanto ride at Disney's Animal Kingdom.
- Official Closing Date Confirmed for Rock ‘n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith Before Muppets Takeover Official Closing Date for Rock n Roller Coaster Revealed The farewell tour for Rock ‘n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith officially has an end date.
- Game Over for Arcade1Up? Home Arcade Cabinet Manufacturer May Be Winding Down, According to Reddit Arcade1Up, known for its affordable home versions of classic arcade cabinets, faces rumors of imminent closure after a leaked email […] The post Game Over for Arcade1Up? Home Arcade Cabinet Manufacturer May Be Winding Down, According to Reddit appeared first on Pirates &...
- Hot Rumor: Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson Coming Back for New 'Hunger Games' Movie
- TV Recap: Disney Twisted Wonderland: The Animation Episode 7 — The Queen of Hearts Monster Takes Control The penultimate Season 1 episode of Disney Twisted Wonderland: The Animation finds Riddle Rosehart's magestone finally reaching its breaking point.
- Fan Rides Radiator Springs Racers Record-Breaking 15,000th Time at Disneyland Resort Life is a highway for Jon Hale, who just rode Radiator Springs Racers at Disney California Adventure for the 15,000th time.
- Daytime Schedule Confirmed for 2025 Mickey's Once Upon a Christmastime Parade 2025 Daytime Schedule Announced for Mickey's Once Upon a Christmastime Parade at Magic Kingdom Disney just delivered an early Christmas gift, and it's all wrapped up in peppermint-striped perfection.
- CONFIRMED: ACE Avatar Maker Experience Removed from Windtraders Gift Shop in Pandora – The World of Avatar Back in early October, Walt Disney World installed some curtains around the unique ACE Avatar Maker build-your-own Avatar experience.
- Free Water Park Access Back for Disney World Resort Hotel Guests Free Disney Water Park Tickets Make a Splash Again for Summer 2026 If your ideal Disney vacation includes a little theme park magic and a whole lot of floating around in a lazy river, get ready to soak up some seriously good news.
- New Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Show Coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios in 2026 A Brand New Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Show Heads to Hollywood Studios in 2026 Disney has officially confirmed that the new Disney Jr.
- Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin at Magic Kingdom Reopening in Spring 2026 IT'S OFFICIAL! Disney has today confirmed that Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin at the Magic Kingdom will reopen in spring 2026.
- Wailulu Bar & Grill at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort Ends Breakfast Service Wailulu Bar & Grill at the Island Tower at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort is no longer offering breakfast, Cast Members confirmed.
- Get Ready for Cool Kids' Summer in 2026 with New Ticket Offers On The Way Last year, Walt Disney World offhandedly mentioned that its Cool Kid Summer promotion would be returning in 2026.
- Planting Seeds for Spring: 2026 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival Dates Confirmed When Spring 2026 blooms at Walt Disney World, the popular EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival will return as well!What's Happening:Disney has officially confirmed dates for the 2026 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival.
- Free Water Park Tickets for Disney Resort Hotel Guests Returning Summer 2026 Walt Disney World Resort has confirmed that this year's free water park admission offer for resort hotel guests will return for summer 2026.
- New Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Show Coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios Summer 2026 When Disney announced the new The Magic of Disney Animation attraction for Disney's Hollywood Studios, they stated that the updated Animation Courtyard area would also be home to a new Disney Jr.
- BREAKING: Soarin' Across America Will Debut at EPCOT Over a Month Before Disneyland Resort At EPCOT and Disney California Adventure, “Soarin' Across America” will debut with all-new scenic vistas across the United States as part of “Disney Celebrates America” for the country's 250th anniversary, but it will first debut at The Walt Disney World attraction.
- Taylor Swift Unveils ‘The Eras Tour | The Final Show' Official Trailer
- BREAKING: Bluey's Best Day Ever Coming to Disneyland Park March 2026 Disneyland Resort has announced that a new stage show based on the Disney+ series Bluey will open on March 22, 2026.
- Singer Cher's Circle Deny $13 Million Netflix Deal Buzz Singer Cher became the center of the latest rumor after it was alleged that she had agreed to a documentary exploring her life.
- Avengers Doomsday Rumor Reveals Marvel Studios' Trick For Hiding 2 Secret Cameos
- First Look at Season 2 of the Official 'Percy Jackson and the Olympians' Podcast
- Zootopia 2 Easter Egg Confirms Zootopia 3 Is Happening Zootopia 3 hasn't been officially announced by Disney, but the studio may have already quietly confirmed that another sequel is on the way.
- CONFIRMED: The Ride Change in EPCOT You Won't Want to Miss
- Box Office: ‘Zootopia 2' Rules Thanksgiving With $156M U.S. Opening, Record-Smashing $556M Globally Disney's animated sequel earned a massive $400 million overseas after breaking the China curse.
- BREAKING: New EPCOT Welcome Announcement Featuring Walt Disney's Voice EPCOT has a brand-new morning welcome announcement that features a clip of Walt Disney talking about his original vision for the Experimental Prototype City of Tomorrow.
- TV Recap: Disney Twisted Wonderland: The Animation Episode 5 — Temper Flares, Tart Troubles, and Darkening Blots
- Avengers: Doomsday Rumor Reveals Doctor Doom's Tragic Franklin Richards Twist
- ‘Andor' Sets Record For ‘Star Wars' Production Budgets, Pretty Much Guaranteeing Disney Never Takes A Swing Ever Again A new filing has confirmed 'Andor' had the largest budget of any 'Star Wars' project - which means Disney is probably done with creativity.
- Amanda Bynes Slams People 'Posting Lies' About Her After Shutting Down Bizarre Pregnancy Rumor
- Gal Gadot Ignites Sequel Rumors As 'Snow White' Controversy Refuses To Die
- Disney's Star Wars Has Now Cancelled 2 ‘Knights of Ren' Spin-Off Projects (Confirmed) Star Wars' Knights of Ren almost played a major role in two cancelled projects.
- Toy Story 5 Trailer Dropped and Lilypad the Smart Tablet Is Confirmed Disney and Pixar have just dropped the trailer for “Toy Story 5” and it has confirmed the rumor that the […] The post Toy Story 5 Trailer Dropped and Lilypad the Smart Tablet Is Confirmed appeared first on Pirates & Princesses | Disney...
- Santa Claus Meet and Greet Officially Confirmed for Magic Kingdom Day Guests After exclusively meeting during Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party for the past few weeks, Santa Claus will start meeting during the day at Magic Kingdom next week.
- X-Men '97 Season 2 Trailer Officially Unveils Its 10 New Superheroes
- Disney CFO Hugh Johnston Signals Shift to Dynamic Pricing for Disney World and Disneyland Dynamic Pricing is Coming to Disney World & Disneyland, CFO Confirms Disney Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Hugh Johnston has confirmed that the company is preparing to implement dynamic pricing across its domestic parks (Disney World and Disneyland), following encouraging preliminary results from a similar pricing...
- Avengers: Doomsday Report Reveals Which MCU Character Will Share Major Screen Time With Doctor Doom
- Superman 2: Man of Tomorrow Will Reportedly Include This Familiar Batman Character (Rumor)
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