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May- 2026 -24 May
Frontierland Suddenly Crowded as Disney Opens New Summer Offering Early
Magic Kingdom guests received an unexpected surprise this weekend after Disney quietly opened Jessie’s Roundup ahead of schedule inside Frontierland. The new Toy Story-themed experience was originally supposed to debut on May 26 as part of Walt Disney World’s Cool Kids’ Summer celebration, but Disney decided to soft open the offering a couple of days early instead. And honestly, families inside th
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24 May
Disney Store Access Suspended After Crowds Overtake Grand Opening
Disney fans hoping to casually visit the company’s newest retail location this weekend quickly discovered that was not going to happen. Instead, guests encountered packed walkways, enormous crowds, virtual queues, and restricted entry after Disney’s newest Disney Store concept drew a massive opening-day turnout. What looked like a normal mall grand opening on paper quickly turned into one of the w
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24 May
Guest Relations Incident at EPCOT Reportedly Triggered Disney Security Response
A strange situation outside EPCOT is getting attention online after a guest reportedly discovered that Disney had already blocked his ticket before he could even enter the park. According to WDWActiveCrime, though, this was not simply a case of a guest being turned away because of reservation issues or ticket problems. The guest had allegedly been trespassed from Walt Disney World property the day
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24 May
Universal Replaces Classic Minions Meet-and-Greet at Universal Studios Florida
Universal Studios Florida visitors are discovering a brand-new Minions experience this week as Universal quietly updates the character lineup inside the Illumination Theater. While longtime guests have become familiar with the classic Minions meet-and-greet offerings over the years, the park has now introduced two completely new faces tied directly to Illumination’s upcoming film Minions & Monster
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24 May
Disney Fans Spot New Character Greeting Area Expansion at Hollywood Studios
Disney’s Hollywood Studios has added another new character experience, and families with younger kids are already taking notice. Bitsy from Disney Junior’s SuperKitties is now officially greeting guests inside the park as part of a new Disney Junior meet-and-greet location on Commissary Lane. The character appears throughout the day near Red Carpet Dreams, directly across from ABC Commissary, whil
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24 May
Hersheypark Forced To Close Shortly After Start of 2026 Season
Two days after reopening from its winter season, Hersheypark closed significantly earlier than usual on one of the busiest Saturdays of the year. No public explanation was provided. According to the park's own Instagram and Facebook posts, Hersheypark and its adjacent venues wrapped up far ahead of schedule on May 23. Hersheypark Supply Co. and Zoo America closed at 6 PM. The Chocolatier closed at
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24 May
Disney Cruise Water Slide Malfunctions Above the Ocean, Closure Confirmed
Passengers boarding the Disney Treasure on Saturday for a seven-day Caribbean voyage quickly discovered that one of the ship's most beloved attractions wasn't going anywhere — and neither, it seems, is any compensation offer from Disney Cruise Line. The Problem Spotted on Departure Day X (formerly known as Twitter) user @bryan_blk631 was among the first to document the issue, sharing a photo on Ma
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24 May
Gated and Under-Themed: Disney’s New Bluey Previews Spark Virtual Queue Backlash
The global phenomenon that is Bluey is finally making its official, highly anticipated footprint inside Walt Disney World, but early look-aheads have left a sour taste in the mouths of many dedicated park-goers. Scheduled to officially grand open on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, “Bluey's Wild World” at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is heavily marketed as the centerpiece of the park's upcoming ̶
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24 May
Power Cuts, Shows Cancelled: Orlando Storm Shuts Down Select Disney World Operations
Memorial Day weekend in Orlando delivered exactly what forecasters warned it would, and for guests at Walt Disney World and Disney Springs last night, the storms were not a minor inconvenience. WESH had been specific about what was coming: “Severe Thunderstorms Surge In Central Florida — Wet Memorial Day Weekend Forecast Saturday May 23rd 2026. Expect a hot and humid Memorial Day weekend acr
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24 May
Disney World Quietly Confirms Frontierland Area Closure at Magic Kingdom
Walt Disney World Resort didn't issue a press release or send an email about the latest Frontierland closure at Magic Kingdom Park. Instead, the confirmation came buried in a scheduling calendar. The Detail Hidden on Disney's Own Website Walt Disney World Resort's official website currently shows no operating hours for the Westward Ho Quick-Service dining kiosk at Magic Kingdom Park beyond June 22
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