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  • May- 2026 -
    8 May
    Hugh Jackman as Wolverine in Deadpool & Wolverine

    Report: Marvel Sidelines ‘Doomsday’ Cast for Hugh Jackman and Tobey Maguire Replacement

    Hugh Jackman hasnโ€™t been eager to talk about Avengers: Doomsday (2026), and that silence has only made the rumors louder. Fans have spent months trying to figure out whether Wolverine is coming back again, and now there are signs that something may be happening behind the scenes. At the same time, attention is shifting to another familiar name. A past Spider-Man, who already made a major return on

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  • 8 May
    Mark Hamill in 'The Last Jedi'

    Mark Hamill vs. The White House โ€” ‘Star Wars’ Actor Sparks Political Firestorm

    A political post from Mark Hamill has triggered a sharp response from the White House. The actor, best known for playing Luke Skywalker in Star Wars, has spent years criticizing Donald Trump online. His social media accounts regularly feature posts about elections, democracy, and Republican lawmakers. Hamill endorsed Joe Biden in 2020 and later backed Kamala Harris during the 2024 election cycle.

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  • 8 May
    A family in front of Cars section of Disney's Art of Animation Resort hotel

    Disney Made It Impossible to Not Visit in 2027

    If you are building a Walt Disney World trip for 2027 and trying to decide whether staying on property is worth the cost difference over an off-site hotel, the full picture of what resort guests get next year is now available and it includes something that has not existed before. Disney has confirmed a new dining plan tier for 2027 called the Disney Deluxe Table-Service Dining Plan. It joins the t

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  • 8 May
    Puzzle image featuring a section of the "Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros" ride. It shows animatronic characters of Donald Duck, Josรฉ Carioca, and Panchito performing on stage with a lively backdrop. The banner reads "Daily Jigsaw Puzzle.

    Disney Jigsaw Puzzle: Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros

    Set sail on a lively adventure with the Gran Fiesta Tour, Starring The Three Caballeros! 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 โ€œOKโ€ to start the puzzle. Jigsaw Puzzle Experience More EPCOT Themed Puzzles EPCOTโ€™s Matsuriza Drummers Pluto at EPCOT EPCOTโ€™s Mexico Pavilion EPCOTโ€™s Germany Cuckoo Clock

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  • 8 May
    Entrance road lined with palm trees leading up to the iconic Walt Disney World arch under a bright, sunny sky.

    Another Major Disney Orlando Location Shuts Down: Fourth in 5 Months

    Disney Springs has lost four tenants in five months and the latest departure is one that a lot of guests did not see coming. Johnston & Murphy, the premium footwear and apparel brand that has operated in Disney Springs' Town Center, closed permanently on Thursday, May 7th. The store gave guests roughly a week of notice before shutting down. Cast members are in the process of transferring remaining

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  • 8 May
    Lavender Brown and Ron Weasley in front of window in 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince'

    ‘Harry Potter’ Alum Reportedly Blacklisted From Franchise Event Over OnlyFans

    When Jessie Cave appeared in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince in 2009, she joined the franchise as Lavender Brown, Ron Weasleyโ€™s girlfriend during one of the seriesโ€™ most memorable teenage storylines. She later returned for the Battle of Hogwarts in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows โ€“ Part 2. Like many actors tied to the franchise, Cave continued to attract attention from fans long after

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  • 7 May
    Rainforest Cafe at Disney Village at night

    Disney Guests Reportedly Have Just 131 Days Left To Visit Rainforest Cafe

    The clock may be ticking on one of Disneyโ€™s most recognizable dining experiences. Rainforest Cafe occupies a strange but beloved corner of the Disney parks empire โ€” equal parts restaurant, animatronic jungle show, and late-1990s time capsule. Guests walk beneath artificial thunderstorms, listen to gorillas roar overhead, and order burgers beside glowing aquariums packed with tropical fish. The cha

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  • 7 May
    Disney Boardwalk and Jellyrolls.

    The End of an Era: Inside the Massive Mystery Demolition Redefining Disneyโ€™s BoardWalk Nightlife

    If youโ€™ve taken a stroll along the wooden planks of Disneyโ€™s BoardWalk Resort lately, youโ€™ve likely noticed that the air smells less like saltwater taffy and more like sawdust and structural demolition. As of May 7, 2026, the western end of the promenade has been transformed into a sprawling construction zone, and the “mystery project” that began as a few boarded-up storefronts has off

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  • 7 May
    A fountain, bridge, and hot air balloon at Disney Springs

    Disney Springs Replaces NBA Experience With Massive New Attraction Opening Summer 2026

    A major new addition is finally getting ready to open at Disney Springs, and thereโ€™s a very good chance guests are underestimating just how popular it could become. Level99, an interactive entertainment venue built around physical games, puzzle-solving, competition, and nightlife, is officially set to debut this summer at Walt Disney World. The project has been in development for a while, but exci

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  • 7 May
    The Disneyland Paris Sleeping Beauty Castle during a sunset in Paris, France.

    For Four Months, Disneyland Guests Are Stuck With a Fake Castle

    Visiting Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland Park this summer means settling for a dressed-up version of the real thing. Unfortunately, that's not changing anytime soon. Scrim Goes Up Over the Construction Walls The plain white plywood barriers that appeared around the Sleeping Beauty Castle bridge earlier this month have been replaced with something more visually appealing. Disneyland Paris Reso

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