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  • May- 2026 -
    11 May
    A jigsaw puzzle box shows an image of Sleeping Beauty Castle at night, illuminated with purple and blue lights. The box is labeled "Daily Jigsaw Puzzle" and features the puzzle's name, "Sleeping Beauty Castle at Night," in black text on a yellow background.
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    Disney Jigsaw Puzzle: Sleeping Beauty Castle at Night

    When the sun sets at Disneyland Park in Anaheim, California, the enchanting Sleeping Beauty Castle truly comes to life! 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 Disney Themed Puzzles DisneyStyle Board at Disney Springs Disney’s Barnstormer Poste

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  • 11 May
    Crowds stroll under bright lights at the Universal Studios Store at night. Colorful neon signs and universal-themed buildings light up the street beneath a dark sky, with the moon shining above.
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    Universal Orlando Extends Closure Timeline for Classic Hollywood Attraction

    At first, many Universal Orlando fans thought the Horror Make-Up Show would disappear for a relatively short refurbishment before returning with a few updates. That no longer appears to be the case. Universal has now pushed the attraction’s reopening timeline into Winter 2027, extending the closure well beyond what many guests originally expected. The long-running show closes on May 12 and will un

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  • 11 May
    A kitchen scene features animated human figures in 1990s attire using various gadgets, a dog with a red bow sits in front, and a woman works at a computer; the room, filled with Tomorrowland Secrets, is decorated for Christmas.
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    Yesterday’s Future is Leaking: Why Disney Fans are Losing Patience Over the Carousel of Progress Silence

    “There’s a great big beautiful tomorrow, shining at the end of every day.” For fans of Walt Disney’s most personal attraction, those iconic lyrics are starting to feel like a distant memory rather than a promise. As of May 10, 2026, the Disney community is reaching a fever pitch of frustration regarding the state of Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress at the Magic Kingdom. Credit: Disne

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  • 10 May
    Mickey Mouse and kids standing in front of Cinderella's castle
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    Disneyland Forces Adults To Let Kids Go First at New Character Experience

    No more camping out to get the best spot for your kids: one Disneyland Resort has quietly made one of its newest attractions significantly more enjoyable for its youngest guests. A Sightline Problem Gets a Practical Fix World of Frozen opened as part of the newly renamed Disney Adventure World on March 29, 2026, and the land's centerpiece show, “A Celebration in Arendelle,” has been dr

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  • 10 May
    A train under a bridge on Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at the Magic Kingdom
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    The “Magic” is Back Under Wraps: Disney Blocks Big Thunder’s Secret Construction Views After Only One Week

    For exactly seven days, the “Wildest Ride in the Wilderness” offered a feature that wasn’t listed on any Disney map: a front-row seat to the destruction and rebirth of Frontierland. Credit: Disney When Big Thunder Mountain Railroad reopened on May 3, 2026, following its marathon 16-month refurbishment, fans were ecstatic to see the new track and the explosive “Motherlode” f

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  • 10 May
    Entrance to Hersheypark with people walking in and out; a large Hersheypark sign is above the gate, and a roller coaster is visible in the background at this theme park news.
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    Hersheypark Risks Immediate Closure After Vote This Week

    Pennsylvania's largest theme park is staring down a potential work stoppage at the worst possible moment. The decision that determines the fate of the 2026 Hersheypark summer season is being made this week. The Vote That Could Shut It All Down Over a three-day window this week, more than 200 union maintenance employees at Hersheypark, The Hotel Hershey, and Giant Center are casting ballots on whet

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  • 10 May
    Islands of Adventure lighthouse at Universal Orlando Resort. Universal Orlando Lost Continent demolition
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    Universal Orlando Audience Becomes Part of the Show After Animal Actors Mishap

    There’s always a chance for something unexpected to happen during a live animal show, and guests at Universal Orlando recently got a firsthand reminder of that when one of the stars of the Animal Actors performance suddenly decided to leave the stage behind. In a TikTok video that’s now making the rounds online, a trained dog involved in the show can be seen running directly into the audience area

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  • 10 May
    Spider-Man interacts with children at a themed restaurant aboard the Disney Cruise Line, surrounded by families enjoying their meals. The vibrant setting features red and blue superhero decor and futuristic lighting.
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    Single Day Alcohol Ban Confirmed for Thousands of Disney Vacations

    Disney Cruise Line vacations are usually built around the idea of escape. Warm beaches, tropical drinks, relaxing ocean views, and private island stops have become defining parts of the experience for many travelers sailing through the Caribbean. Whether guests are visiting Disney Castaway Cay for the first time or returning to Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point after its recent debut, Disney’

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  • 10 May
    A bright blue sky with fluffy white clouds above a fairytale castle featuring pink walls and tall, pointed blue and gold spires, surrounded by rooftops.
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    Cinderella Castle’s Long-Running Repainting Project Still Isn’t Finished at Magic Kingdom

    Something interesting is happening at Magic Kingdom right now. Guests walking into the park are finally seeing Cinderella Castle looking more like its classic self again, but at the same time, the project surrounding the iconic structure clearly is not over. That has surprised a lot of Disney fans. For weeks, many visitors believed the repainting project would be completely finished by now. The ti

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  • 10 May
    guest in front of entrance to Universal's Epic Universe theme park
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    Universal Quietly Cuts Luxury Epic Universe Hotel Prices by $100s

    For most of last year, Universal Orlando guests had one consistent complaint when planning an Epic Universe vacation: the hotel prices were absolutely brutal. Rooms near the new park were disappearing quickly, luxury resorts carried jaw-dropping nightly rates, and some fans found themselves delaying trips entirely because the costs simply became too difficult to justify. At the center of that pric

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