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May- 2026 -28 May
Magic Kingdom Felony: Man Arrested After Committing Horrible Act in Tomorrowland
TRON Lightcycle / Run is the kind of attraction that draws crowds from the moment the park gates open. On any given evening, Tomorrowland glows under the ride's massive canopy structure, and the queue winds with guests of all ages waiting for their turn on one of Walt Disney World's fastest and most celebrated coasters. But on Tuesday night, something happened in that line that serves as an import
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28 May
Updates Given as ‘Star Wars’ Replaces ‘The Mandalorian’ Series
As Lucasfilm continues steering Star Wars back toward theaters, one of the franchise’s most surprising Disney+ shows remains stuck in limbo. Star Wars: Skeleton Crew concluded its first season in early 2025 with strong reviews, a devoted audience, and several unresolved storylines that appeared to set the stage for more adventures. Yet more than a year later, the series still has no official renew
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27 May
Multiple Cars Burglarized Across Disney World on May 27
Two vehicle burglaries were reported at separate Walt Disney World Resort parking areas on Wednesday, hours apart. It remains unclear whether the same person is responsible for both. Two Incidents, Two Locations Scanner monitoring account @WDWActiveCrime logged the first call at 8:39 a.m. on May 27, when law enforcement was dispatched to Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort following a report of a vehi
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27 May
Dolly Parton Confirms New Vacation Destination Opening June 24
Dolly Parton is expanding her Tennessee empire beyond Dollywood. Introducing Dolly's Tennessean Travel Stop On May 27, Dolly Parton took to Instagram to announce the opening of Dolly's Travel Stop, a roadside destination in the spirit of beloved Southern travel chains like Buc-ee's, but filtered entirely through Dolly's signature warmth and Tennessee hospitality. The first location opens on June 2
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27 May
SeaWorld-Owned Theme Park Hit With Immediate Shutdown Order From Government Officials
Government health inspectors have forced another restaurant closure at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, and the conditions that triggered the order aren't something guests who've eaten at the theme park dining location recently will want to read about. Zagora Cafe Ordered Closed on May 26 Health inspectors issued an emergency closure recommendation for Zagora Cafe at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay on May 26, and
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27 May
Disney World Announces Partial Shutdown of Hotel Operations, Effective May 27
Two overlapping construction projects have launched simultaneously at Disney's All-Star Movies Resort, and guests booked at the Value Walt Disney World Resort hotel between now and early 2027 need to know what they're walking into. Partial Gift Shop Closure at Disney's All-Star Movies Resort Donald's Double Feature, the merchandise location that anchors the main lobby at Disney's All-Star Movies R
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27 May
Fans Launch Massive Campaign To Stop Netflix’s Michael Jackson Documentary
Netflix has found itself facing major backlash after announcing Michael Jackson: The Verdict, a new documentary series centered around the singer’s infamous 2005 criminal trial. Before the documentary has even premiered, thousands of Michael Jackson fans have already joined an online campaign demanding that Netflix pull the project completely. The reaction has spread quickly across social media, w
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27 May
End of an Era: Universal Officially Closes Another Piece of The Lost Continent
Another piece of The Lost Continent has officially disappeared from Universal Orlando, and fans are once again wondering how much longer the land has left inside Islands of Adventure. Treasures of Poseidon has now officially closed. The closure may seem small compared to a ride shutdown, but longtime Universal fans immediately understood why people online reacted so strongly. The Lost Continent ha
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27 May
Disney World Finally Brings Back the Magic Fans Thought Was Gone Forever
For a long time, Disney World fans have quietly said the same thing after returning from vacation. The parks still looked beautiful. The attractions were still impressive. Fireworks still packed the skies every night. But something felt different compared to the Disney World many people remembered before 2020. The spontaneity disappeared. Character interactions became more controlled. Guests spent
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27 May
Universal Removes Annual Passholder Perk After Guests Already Paid
Universal Orlando fans are sounding off online after the resort announced that Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure will no longer offer Universal Express beginning July 1, 2026. For many guests, this is not just another operational adjustment. It is a direct hit to the value of some of Universal’s most expensive products, including the Premier Annual Pass, premium on-site hotels, and Ex
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