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May- 2026 -13 May
Disney Jigsaw Puzzle: Stained Glass at Be Our Guest Restaurant
Step into the enchanting world of Magic Kingdom’s Be Our Guest Restaurant and be greeted by the breathtaking stained glass artwork featuring scenes from Beauty and the Beast. Quick Tip: Do you want to make the puzzle easier or more challenging? Select the grid option to adjust the number of pieces before pressing “OK” to start the puzzle. Jigsaw Puzzle Experience More Magic Kingdom Themed Puzzles
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12 May
Flower & Garden Festival Experience Ended 20 Days Early at EPCOT
Walt Disney World Resort has quietly pulled the plug on one corner of the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival before the event has even finished its run. Spike's Garden Goes Dark Ahead of Schedule WDWNT reported on May 12 that Spike's Garden, the walkthrough experience inside CommuniCore Hall in EPCOT's World Celebration neighborhood, has closed. Te EPCOT International Flower & Garden Fes
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12 May
Six Flags Magic Mountain Guests Face Delayed Opening After Serious Safety Scare
For generations of SoCal thrill-seekers, Six Flags Magic Mountain has been more than a place to ride coasters. It is a rite of passage, a weekend escape, and for many families, one of the loudest, fastest destinations in the region. That is why any disruption at the Valencia park feels bigger than a routine delay. Guests do not just see closed gates; they see vacation plans paused, employees waiti
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12 May
Disney World Report Details 2 Guest Hospitalizations at Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom
When most people think about Disney World attractions, they picture magical rides, fireworks, and family memories. Injuries are usually the last thing anyone expects to hear about coming out of Magic Kingdom or Disney’s Animal Kingdom. But according to a recent injury report from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, two separate Disney World guests were hospitalized followi
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12 May
Mickey Mouse Retheme Planned for Tom Sawyer Island at Disneyland
Tom Sawyer Island at Disneyland Park is getting a new identity this summer — at least temporarily. Mickey Mouse is the one taking over. Mickey's Park Rangers Comes to Tom Sawyer Island at Disneyland On May 12, WDWNT spotted a sign for “Mickey's Park Rangers” on Tom Sawyer Island at Disneyland Park, complete with a Mickey-head-shaped logo and the slogan “Explore, Discover, Collect
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12 May
Frontierland Destruction Expands as Disney Removes Another Magic Kingdom Location
The transformation of Frontierland is accelerating faster than many Disney World fans expected. At first, the closures felt isolated. Rivers of America shut down. Tom Sawyer Island disappeared. The Liberty Square Riverboat quietly ended operations. Disney announced Piston Peak National Park, and most guests assumed the project would remain focused primarily on that section of Magic Kingdom. But no
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12 May
Africa Attraction Removed From Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Effective Immediately
A familiar face has disappeared from Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park. Rafiki Is Gone From the Train Station Sign BlogMickey reported on Tuesday that Walt Disney World Resort has quietly removed the Rafiki statue and accompanying design elements from the entrance sign at the Wildlife Express Train Station in the Africa section of Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park. The sign had been hidden benea
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12 May
Disney World Guests Warned: More Halloween Party Dates Expected To Disappear Fast
Disney World fans may already be running out of time to lock in the most popular nights for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. The annual Magic Kingdom event officially went on sale to all guests today, and Halloween night itself has already completely sold out. That probably does not shock longtime Disney fans, but it may be an early sign of what is coming next for the rest of the 2026 party
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12 May
Disney Hurricane Rules Triggered as 2026 Forecast Warns of Up to 6 Potential Storms
Every year, Central Florida shifts into a season that quietly changes how travel plans are made, even if most visitors never think about it until they are already booked. For theme park vacations, especially trips centered around Orlando’s world famous attractions, timing matters more than many people realize. When summer transitions into fall, the weather patterns across Florida become more unpre
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12 May
Disney Reportedly Scores Massive Payday From Magic Kingdom Private Buyout
Magic Kingdom is about to look very different. Tomorrow, May 13, Disney will close Magic Kingdom early at 5:30 p.m. to host a private corporate event for the SAP Sapphire & ASUG Annual Conference, and the centerpiece of the evening is expected to be a full Dave Matthews Band concert directly in front of Cinderella Castle. That alone is already unusual enough to grab attention across the Disney fan
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