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May- 2026 -31 May
A Second Policy Change Just Dropped for Plus-Sized Disney Tourists
There is a particular kind of dread that comes with airport surprises when you are headed to Walt Disney World. Not the normal travel-day stress, but the specific, sinking feeling of watching a carefully built trip start to crack before you even board the plane. Dining reservations you made 60 days out. Park tickets tied to a date. A resort room that is not going to hold itself. Disney trips have
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31 May
Disney Spent Millions on This New Area. Guests Started Damaging It Within Days
The Walt Disney Studios Lot courtyard at Disney's Hollywood Studios has barely had time to find its footing, and guests are already leaving their mark on it in ways no one at Walt Disney World Resort had hoped for. The Damage Report WDWNT flagged the issue on May 27, just days after the new courtyard welcomed its first guests. The main issue, at least in part, appears to be the character statues p
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30 May
Pixar’s Andrew Stanton Opens up About Cutting Woody From ‘Toy Story 5’
Toy Story 5 will reunite Woody with Buzz Lightyear and the rest of Bonnie's toys, but Pixar nearly took a very different approach to the sequel. According to writer and director Andrew Stanton, the franchise's most iconic character was absent from the earliest draft of the film as the creative team worked through how to continue Woody's story following the events of Toy Story 4. The revelation com
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30 May
Travel Alert: Universal Orlando Restores 5 Major Hotel Perks Just in Time for Summer Crowds
Universal Orlando vacations have become a serious financial commitment in 2026. Between theme park tickets, premium hotels, food, and expensive add-ons, many families now spend thousands of dollars on trips that used to feel far more manageable. That growing pressure is exactly why Universal’s latest push surrounding hotel perks matters so much heading into summer. As crowds continue flooding into
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30 May
The 93-MPH McNugget Stunt That Triggered a Lifetime Ban From Every Six Flags Park
The lengths to which modern digital creators will go to capture a viral moment have reached an all-time high. For popular YouTuber and TikTok influencer Allen Ferrell, a single ridiculous stunt has permanently locked him out of some of the world's most iconic thrill destinations. Credit: Cedar Point Following a viral video where he attempted to eat a McDonald’s 10-piece chicken McNugget meal on a
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30 May
Massive Overhaul: Universal Orlando Confirms 5 Studio Changes and Major Retro Revivals
Universal Orlando Resort already grabbed the theme park spotlight with the opening of Epic Universe in 2025. Still, Universal Studios Florida is quietly putting together a huge year of updates of its own. Between Halloween Horror Nights announcements, retro franchise revivals, major construction projects, and returning entertainment, the park is heading into the rest of 2026 with a packed lineup.
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30 May
Universal Implements Single-Ride Paid Access at Epic Universe, Inflating Vacation Costs by Over $240
Epic Universe has quickly become the centerpiece of Universal Orlando Resort. Ever since the park debuted in May 2025, crowds have poured into the gates to experience its massive lands, advanced attractions, and new entertainment offerings. But while fans continue praising the park itself, a newer addition has begun to cause frustration online. Many guests already consider Epic Universe one of the
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30 May
Disney World Refuses to Lift Strict Add-On Restrictions as Park Experience Suffers
Disney World has never been short on vacation extras. From Lightning Lane access to dining packages and resort perks, guests can spend a lot of money customizing their trips long before they arrive in Orlando. But one longtime Disney hotel offering has started drawing criticism from fans who say it no longer feels nearly as useful as it once did. Instead of making park days easier, many guests now
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30 May
Monsters, Inc. Takeover: First Look Inside Disney’s Completely Gutted Hollywood Studios Land
The landscape of Disney’s Hollywood Studios is being fundamentally rewritten. As part of Walt Disney World's massive multi-year expansion, the section of the park formerly known as Muppets Courtyard and Grand Avenue is morphing into Monstropolis—the vibrant, laughter-powered city from Pixar’s Monsters, Inc. While construction walls have hidden the ground-level chaos for months, recent milestones s
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30 May
Pixar Cannot Seem to Put An End to the Taylor Swift ‘Toy Story 5’ Rumors
Two days ago, Pixar tried to put the Taylor Swift Toy Story 5 theory to rest. Director Andrew Stanton sat down for an interview, acknowledged that the speculation was a freakin' honor, and then confirmed that the song at the end of the film is not Taylor Swift's song. That was the denial. That was supposed to be the end of it. Then a billboard appeared in downtown Chicago and the theory came back
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