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May- 2026 -15 May
Report: Disney World Now Working on TWO ‘Indiana Jones’ Expansions
Disney appears to be adding another Indiana Jones fixture to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. A new filing in the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District database references a project called “Project Fedora” near the exit of the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular, pointing to fresh activity tied to the franchise at Walt Disney World. The filing comes as Hollywood Studios continues a major transfor
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15 May
Disney World Replaces Aerosmith: New Muppet Animatronics and ‘FØØD by Swedish Chef’ Revealed in Major Roundup
The countdown to Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets is almost over, and Disney just revealed a much closer look at what guests can expect when the attraction opens on May 26 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The updated coaster does far more than replace Aerosmith with Muppet characters. Disney has built an entirely new storyline around The Electric Mayhem, added fresh ride music, introduce
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15 May
Universal Orlando Files ‘Terrifying’ Patent: New Animatronics to Leave Stage and ‘Crawl’ Over Guests
Universal Orlando Resort has built much of its recent success around one major idea: making attractions feel more real than ever before. Between cutting-edge coaster systems, advanced animatronics, and interactive experiences, the company continues finding ways to pull guests deeper into its worlds. Now, Universal may be preparing to make those experiences even more intense. A recently discovered
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15 May
These Muppets Are Sharing a Stage With This Pop Superstar This Summer
At some point in the planning of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show, someone looked at a room that contained Chris Martin of Coldplay, Elmo, Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, and Animal, and decided that this was the correct group of individuals to build the biggest halftime show in World Cup history around. That person was right. The result is the most unexpectedly perfect entertainment annou
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15 May
Grogu’s Future Beyond ‘The Mandalorian’ May Have Been Accidentally Exposed
Lucasfilm may have already hinted at what comes next for Grogu. Star Wars is heading back to theaters with The Mandalorian & Grogu – the franchise's first movie release since Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker in 2019. The film arrives after years of uncertainty surrounding the franchise’s theatrical plans. Several previously announced Star Wars projects have quietly stalled or disappeared altogethe
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15 May
Disney Releases Latest Details on Coaster Still Under Extended Closure
Disney fans have been waiting months to get a better look at the upcoming transformation of Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster at Disney's Hollywood Studios, and now the company is finally starting to pull back the curtain. Between new promotional photos, attraction details, themed merchandise previews, and fresh looks shared online, Disney is making one thing very clear: this is not a simple overlay. The Mu
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15 May
Lucasfilm’s Troubled Rey ‘Star Wars’ Movie May Finally Be Happening
Lucasfilm’s sequel trilogy era may not be as abandoned as fans thought. Three years after Daisy Ridley walked onto the stage at Star Wars Celebration to announce her return as Rey, the project still has no title, no release date, and no confirmed cast beyond Ridley herself. For a long time, it felt like the movie had slipped into the same category as several other stalled Star Wars projects quietl
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15 May
‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ Is Breaking Away From Disney Parks Next Year
Disney fans have seen the company push deeper and deeper into immersive entertainment over the last several years. Attractions are becoming more interactive, themed lands feel increasingly cinematic, and audiences now expect experiences that go beyond simply watching a story unfold from the sidelines. That shift is about to reach the world of Pirates of the Caribbean in a major way. A brand-new li
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15 May
Millennials Will Want to Join This Disney Group Immediately Due To This Announcement
Twenty-five years is a long time to wait for Disney to do something properly celebratory with The Princess Diaries, and the wait is apparently over. Disney just announced an immersive pop-up experience at the filming location of the Genovian Consulate for the 25th anniversary of the 2001 film, and the details are exactly what a certain generation of Disney fans has been wanting without knowing the
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15 May
Is This Bizarre Item Actually Banned From Disney Parks?
Rumors have spread online that Disney has prohibited one bizarre item from its theme parks, but we now have some clarity as to what is (and isn't) banned. Like any theme park, visiting Disney World or any Disney park worldwide means abiding by the guidelines enforced to ensure the safety of other guests and cast members. Some of these rules are stricter at Disney than at other theme parks. For exa
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