Theme Parks
Disney closes Walt Disney Studios Park and reopens as Adventure World
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Walt Disney Studios Park at Disneyland Paris closed permanently on March 28, 2026, after 24 years, set to reopen the next day as Disney Adventure World. The transformation includes new lands like World of Frozen amid high expected crowds. French President Emmanuel Macron visited the site with Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro ahead of the opening.
Josh D’Amaro, Disney's new CEO, discussed park ticket pricing during the company's annual shareholders meeting. He emphasized balancing revenue with guest satisfaction through varied options and high-quality experiences. D’Amaro highlighted current promotions for families.
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Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance at Disney's Hollywood Studios remained closed to guests on March 27 for the third consecutive day. The attraction, a centerpiece of the Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge land, has faced significant downtime amid its ongoing operational challenges. Data from Thrill Data shows hundreds of minutes of outages over the past few days.
Officials involved in Disney's proposed theme park on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi have reaffirmed that the project remains in development despite ongoing Middle East conflicts. Miral CEO Mohamed Abdalla Al Zaabi expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration with Disney, describing the vision as 'truly extraordinary'. Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro also referenced the plans during a recent shareholder meeting.
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Disney's new CEO Josh D'Amaro addressed shareholder concerns about differing Lightning Lane reservation rules at Disneyland and Walt Disney World during the annual shareholder meeting on March 18, 2026. He explained that the systems reflect distinct guest experiences at each resort. D'Amaro noted ongoing evaluation of guest feedback.
Disney World launches discounted 4-Day, 4-Park Magic Ticket for summer 2026 starting at $109 per day
Walt Disney World Resort has introduced the 4-Day, 4-Park Magic Ticket, offering one admission to each of the four theme parks—Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom—starting at $109 per day ($436 total plus tax) for visits from May 26 to September 26, 2026. Cheaper than the standard $123 per day rate, this no-reservation-required deal aligns with 'The Summer of New Adventures,' new ride reopenings, and seasonal events; tickets must be purchased by September 27, 2026.
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Disneyland Paris released its first official advertisement for the upcoming Disney Adventure World rebrand on March 12, 2026. The ad highlights new attractions like World of Frozen while notably excluding several existing rides, sparking fan discussions. The rebrand from Walt Disney Studios Park is set for March 29.
Disney World faces record spring break crowds and long wait times
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March 26, 2026 01:55Disney completes Tomorrowland rock repainting at Magic Kingdom
March 25, 2026 21:39Disney World Lightning Lane sells out ahead of Easter 2026
March 25, 2026 07:30Disneyland adjusts hours for CHOC Walk event in August
March 19, 2026 11:25New book chronicles Disney Adventure World's creation at Disneyland Paris
March 19, 2026 07:18Disney World unveils Cool Kid Summer for 2026
March 18, 2026 01:10Disneyland removes Port Royal Curios shop from digital park map
March 16, 2026 20:57Walt Disney Studios Park marks final 24th anniversary
March 16, 2026 05:23Power outage closes restaurants at Disney Springs