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Winchester Mystery House

Festival Fright Nights Returns to Historic Winchester Mystery House

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Legoland

LEGOLAND California Brick or Treat: New Monster Neighborhood Opens in Carlsbad

Water for Elephants

Theatre Review: Water for Elephants

D23

D23 Honors Stars and Visionaries at Disney Legends Awards

Kingdom Hearts

Kingdom Hearts IV Releasing in Late 2027

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Disney

Disney and Pixar’s “Coco” Returns to the El Capitan Theatre for...

Robbie Bulus - September 20, 2026

Disney and Pixar’s Coco makes its vibrant return to the El Capitan Theatre! See the Fiesta of Lights featuring music from the movie before...

CASEKOO Launches Gentle Blue & Cherry Lush iPhone Cases

September 20, 2026

Pop-Culture Retailer BoxLunch Opens at The Shops at Santa Anita

September 18, 2026

Midsummer Scream

Midsummer Scream Moves to Anaheim August 6-9, 2027

August 19, 2026

Midsummer Scream

Midsummer Scream 2026 Spotlights Horror Musicals

August 19, 2026

Disney+ News & Features

Coven Academy

New Teen Drama ‘Coven Academy’ Trailer Drop

Disney

Next on Disney+ and Hulu October 2026

Disney Worldbuilders

Disney Worldbuilders Coming to Disney+ in August

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Theatre & Reviews

Water for Elephants

Theatre Review: Water for Elephants

Jagged Little Pill

Musical Review: Jagged Little Pill

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Musical Review: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Puppet Up

Brian Henson’s “Puppet Up!” at The Montalbán for Eight Performances Only

ANASTASIA

Theatre Review: Anastasia – The Musical

Hell's Kitchen

Theatre Review: “Hell’s Kitchen” Hollywood Pantages

Brigadoon

Theatre Review: Pasadena Playhouse “Brigadoon”

MEAN GIRLS

Theatre Review: Mean Girls at La Mirada

Spamalot

Theatre Review: Monty Python’s Spamalot

Segerstrom Center

Segerstrom Center for the Arts Announces 2026-27 Broadway Season

Travel

Presidio

Historic Luxury and Golden Gate Views at The Lodge at the...

Catalina Island

A Storybook Getaway to The Avalon Hotel on Catalina Island

Disney

Disney Very Merrytime Cruises: Ultimate Guide to Holiday Cruises

La Jolla

Elegance and History: An Historic Escape to La Jolla’s Grande Colonial

Torrey Pines

A Family Escape to The Lodge at Torrey Pines in La...

Disney Cruise

New Disney Cruise Line Itineraries for Summer 2027

Napa Rose

Napa Rose at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa Reopening Feb....

Rancho Cucamonga

Finding Boutique Charm and Sanctity in Rancho Cucamonga

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Star Princess to Debut Evolved Spellbound by Magic Castle

Disneyland

Amtrak Surfliner Debuts Train Wrap for Disneyland’s 70th

D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event

D23

D23 Honors Stars and Visionaries at Disney Legends Awards

D23

Mickey’s of Glendale at D23 2026: Exclusive Walt Disney Imagineering Merch...

Disney Worldbuilders

Disney Worldbuilders Coming to Disney+ in August

D23

How to Shop at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event 2026

D23

D23 New Shopping Experiences and Exclusive Merchandise Available to Fans

Disneyland Resort

How to Shop at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event 2026

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D23: Disney Reveals Exclusive Experiences for Largest Show Floor Ever

July 16, 2026

D23 Schedule: Disney Announces Full Lineup for the Ultimate Fan Event

July 14, 2026

Disneyland Halloween 2026: Dates, Events, and Fall Celebrations

July 14, 2026

New Lyft Offer for Disneyland Resort Good Neighbor Hotel Guests

May 31, 2026

Walt Disney World

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AccuWeather and Disney Team Up to Deliver Weather Forecasts

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Disney Blockbuster Summer Brings the Best in Storytelling and Experiences

May 18, 2026

Destination D23 2025 Recap: All the Disney News

September 2, 2025

Destination D23 Tickets On Sale April 14

April 10, 2025

Details for Mando and Grogu’s Millenium Falcon Mission Revealed

March 9, 2025

Universal Parks

BoxLunch

BoxLunch Launches Exclusive Fast & Furious 25th Anniversary Collection

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New ‘Jaws’ x Seaav Apparel Collection Launches at Universal Studios

July 20, 2026

Mega Movie Summer Returns to Universal Studios Hollywood

May 29, 2026

Butterbeer Season 2026: New Treats at Universal Wizarding World

February 24, 2026

Wicked comes Home for Good on December 30

December 26, 2025

Merchandise

Disney Store

Disney Store’s Mickey Mouse Family Halloween Collection

Pedro Pascal

This Is the Way: Pedro Pascal Celebrates Father’s Day with ‘Star...

Summerween

Kick Off a Spooky Summer: Disney Store’s Summerween Event + New...

Easter

Create a Magical Easter Basket with Disney Delights

Bambi

Thumper’s Tail! Bambi Collection Arrives with H&M Home & Sanderson

Lion King

Gift Guide: LEGO, Pandora & More Celebrate The Lion King!

BOYHOOD

Disney and BOYHOOD Reveal New Mickey Mouse Figure

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MINISO Unveils 200th U.S. Store in Santa Monica

Stitch

Stitch Attacks Snacks new Ice Cream Collection, available NOW on Disney...

Stitch

Don’t Miss Out! Angel Joins Stitch Lollipop Collection on Disney Store

Mid-Summer / Halloween Coverage

Winchester Mystery House

Festival Fright Nights Returns to Historic Winchester Mystery House

Midsummer Scream

Midsummer Scream Moves to Anaheim August 6-9, 2027

Midsummer Scream

Midsummer Scream 2026 Spotlights Horror Musicals

Legoland California

Legoland California Halloween 2026: New Brick or Treat Street Revealed

Disneyland

Disneyland Halloween 2026: Dates, Events, and Fall Celebrations

Video Games

Kingdom Hearts IV Releasing in Late 2027

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Apple Arcade adds Six new Games in April, including RollerCoaster Tycoon!

March 11, 2025

New Nintendo Switch 2 Coming Later this year

January 16, 2025

Star Wars Outlaws is Now Available on Steam

November 21, 2024

D23 Coverage

D23 Honors Stars and Visionaries at Disney Legends Awards

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Mickey’s of Glendale at D23 2026: Exclusive Walt Disney Imagineering Merch Revealed

July 27, 2026

Disney Worldbuilders Coming to Disney+ in August

July 22, 2026

How to Shop at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event 2026

July 22, 2026

Television

What’s New On HBO Max This August

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‘Afterlife with Archie’ TV Series Greenlit at Disney+

July 20, 2026

‘Obsession’ Streams Exclusively on Peacock July 17

July 10, 2026

SkyMed Season 4 Takes Flight May 21 on Paramount+

May 7, 2026

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