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May- 2026 -17 May
Disney Park Tightens Rules on Photography and Online Content
Cast member previews are underway for Rock ‘n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets at Hollywood Studios and the first piece of practical information out of those previews is about what you can and cannot do inside. Banks Lee shared a photo on X of the signage posted outside the attraction during cast previews. The rules are specific: photos and videos are allowed. Live streaming is not. And
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17 May
Disney World Roadway Video Draws Backlash After Cast Member Stops at Iconic Entrance Sign
For many Disney fans, driving under the Walt Disney World entrance sign feels like the official start of vacation. Music gets louder in the car, people pull out their phones, and families start taking pictures before they even reach the parks. The entrance arch has become one of the most recognizable spots at Walt Disney World. But one recent TikTok video has people talking for a completely differ
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17 May
June Could Become Disney World’s Most Unpredictable Month of 2026
If you thought Disney World was busy already, June is about to take things to another level. The resort is entering one of the most crowded and change-filled summers it has seen in years, and guests visiting next month may notice that nearly every park has something major happening. Some changes are exciting. Some are temporary. Others may permanently alter parts of Disney World fans have known fo
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17 May
Disney’s Politically Charged Ride Launch Faces 3 Growing Complaints
The first people through Soarin' Across America have spoken and the consensus is more complicated than Disney probably wanted heading into the public opening. Cast member previews have run at EPCOT and the reactions circulating across social media have coalesced around three specific criticisms that keep coming up regardless of who is doing the reviewing. Annual Passholder preview days are schedul
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17 May
Storm Damage Forces Dollywood Into Unexpected Summer Emergency
At most theme parks, summer is supposed to be about excitement. Water parks reopen, crowds surge through the gates, and resorts enter the busiest stretch of the entire year. That is exactly what is happening right now at Dollywood as the Tennessee destination launches another packed summer season. But while guests rush toward wave pools and roller coasters, Dollywood is simultaneously dealing with
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17 May
End of an Era: Universal Orlando Shutdowns Leave Just One Opening Day Attraction Remaining
Universal Studios Florida has changed so much over the years that many guests barely recognize the park that first opened back in 1990. Entire lands have disappeared, iconic attractions have been demolished, and the original “ride the movies” concept has slowly transformed into something much bigger, louder, and far more franchise-focused. For a lot of longtime fans, though, there was still one co
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17 May
Unlocking the Magic: The Disney Store Stages a Massive Brick-and-Mortar Comeback This Week
For a generation of fans, entering a local Disney Store was the ultimate suburban escape. The giant mountain of plush characters, the animated figures lining the walls, and the giant screens playing classic movie clips created a sensory sanctuary. It was a place where you could experience the legendary “Disney Bubble” without ever buying a theme park ticket. Credit: Andrei Rosca, Flick
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17 May
Disney Now Charging $86 for New Pizza Package at Resort
Disneyland has never been accused of being cheap. The park has always operated on the understanding that guests pay a premium for the experience, and most people who visit regularly have made some version of peace with that. You know going in that a churro costs more than it should, a bottle of water is an event, and a sit-down meal is a commitment. That is part of the calculus of a Disney vacatio
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17 May
Goodbye 1971: Disney Demolishes Opening-Day History for Massive New “Cars” Land Foundations
The historic frontier of Magic Kingdom is echoing with the sounds of crunching timber and heavy diesel engines. The days of taking a peaceful raft over to Tom Sawyer Island are officially gone, replaced by the largest geographical overhaul in the park’s 55-year history. Credit: Disney As we cross the midpoint of May 2026, construction on the highly anticipated Piston Peak National Park—the Cars-th
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17 May
Update: Universal Gears Up for Another 2-Month Theme Park Closure
Planning a Universal Orlando trip requires knowing more than just which parks are open on the days you are visiting. The resort's refurbishment calendar is substantial right now, and some of the closures on the list are significant enough to reshape what a vacation looks like depending on when you go. A few of the upcoming permanent closures in particular represent the end of experiences that will
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