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May- 2026 -14 May
Summer 2026 Crowds Could Push Disney’s Hollywood Studios to Its Limit
A trip to Disney’s Hollywood Studios can feel incredible one moment and completely chaotic the next. That is becoming more common as the park continues growing in popularity. What used to feel like a smaller movie-themed park now operates more like a nonstop thrill park filled with some of Walt Disney World’s highest-demand attractions. For many guests, that also means more stress. Hollywood Studi
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14 May
Overnight, a New Attraction Arrived in Toy Story Land at Disney World
Guests heading into Toy Story Land at Disney's Hollywood Studios on Thursday morning found the familiar path looking a little different. A Surprise on the Streetlamps Without any advance notice from Walt Disney World Resort, promotional banners for Toy Story 5 (2026) appeared overnight along the streetlamps lining the walkway from Pixar Plaza to Toy Story Land at Disney's Hollywood Studios. X user
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14 May
Stop Overpaying for Disney World: 38% Ticket Price Slash Confirmed for Summer 2026 Guests
A trip to Walt Disney World has never been considered cheap, but many families have recently started feeling like the resort crossed into a completely different pricing category. One-day park tickets can approach $200 at Magic Kingdom, hotel rates continue climbing, and Lightning Lane purchases now add even more to vacation budgets. For some guests, the math simply stopped working. Now Disney appe
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14 May
Thousands of Disneyland Visitors Will Soon Notice a Major Difference
Disneyland fans know the routine all too well. You open the Disneyland app, try to book a park reservation, tap through a few menus, and suddenly you are kicked out into a browser window that feels completely disconnected from the rest of the experience. It has been one of those oddly outdated parts of Disney’s otherwise tech-heavy vacation system, especially for Magic Key holders who use the app
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14 May
Disney Quietly Starts Soarin’ Across America Flights Ahead of May 26 EPCOT Opening
The next major EPCOT attraction update is almost ready for takeoff. Disney cast members have officially started previewing Soarin’ Across America ahead of the attraction’s public debut later this month, marking the beginning of a brand-new era for one of EPCOT’s most iconic rides. The timing feels important for Disney right now. Walt Disney World is heading into a massive summer filled with new en
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14 May
‘Star Wars’ Legend’s Tragic Death Blamed on Sequels, “She Practically Killed Herself”
The death of Star Wars legend Carrie Fisher has been blamed on the pressure of the franchise’s sequels. This December will mark 10 years since the passing of Princess Leia Organa actress Carrie Fisher. A few months after filming wrapped on Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017), Fisher suffered a heart attack aboard a flight from London to Los Angeles. After four days in intensive care, a spokesperson fo
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14 May
Deluxe Disaster? Disney’s Beach Club Refurbishment Hits New Roadblock with 2027 Extension
For decades, Disney’s Beach Club Resort has been the “gold standard” for families who want to be in the heart of the magic. Between the five-minute walk to EPCOT’s International Gateway and the three-acre sand-bottomed Stormalong Bay pool, it is a resort that practically sells itself. Credit: Disney However, over the last few years, the “shining star” of Crescent Lake has b
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13 May
After 55 Years, Disney Confirms Removal of Frontierland Attraction at Magic Kingdom
A piece of Magic Kingdom history that has stood in Frontierland since the park's opening day is now gone, and the hole it leaves behind is only going to get bigger. Big Al's Sign Comes Down As of Wednesday, May 13, the sign above Big Al's merchandise kiosk in Frontierland — including the sculpture of its beloved namesake character — has disappeared from above the construction walls surrounding the
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13 May
Mark Hamill Finally Admits That the ‘Star Wars’ Sequels Are Bad
For nearly 50 years, Mark Hamill has remained inseparable from Luke Skywalker, the Jedi hero who helped define Star Wars for generations of audiences. But Hamill has also been one of the franchise’s most outspoken stars. Over the years, the actor has repeatedly questioned creative decisions surrounding Luke’s later storyline. More recently, Hamill explained why the character’s appearance in The Ma
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13 May
Disney World Confirms New America Attraction for the EPCOT World Showcase
A subtle update has appeared at one of Walt Disney World Resort‘s most patriotic destinations, and the timing couldn't be more fitting. Let's take a look at the latest news out of the American Adventure World Showcase Pavilion at EPCOT. A New Sign for a Patriotic Performance Group On May 12, WDWNT reported that a brand-new sign for Voices of Liberty had been installed at the entrance to the
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