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May- 2026 -7 May
Disney Jigsaw Puzzle: The American Adventure at EPCOT
Step into history at The American Adventure, a theater-style attraction located in the World Showcase at EPCOT. 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 Disney Skyliner Disney’s Mary Blair Grand Canyon Mural Partner Statue
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7 May
No Service: Disney Park Cracks Down on Drinkers With Strict Alcohol Policy
Alcohol and Disney haven’t always gone hand in hand. For decades, theme park traditionalists took pride in Walt Disney’s original vision: family-friendly entertainment in carefully curated environments, free of the distractions and disruptions associated with alcohol. That vision held firm – at least within Disneyland Park in California – long after other parks began loosening their rules. But tim
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7 May
The Best Summer Theme Park in Florida Right Now Is Not Disney World
Disney World is great. Nobody is saying it is not. But if you have a child under the age of six and you are planning a Central Florida theme park day this summer, there is a very real argument that the most enjoyable day your family could have right now is not happening inside Magic Kingdom. It is happening about 45 minutes down the road in Winter Haven, at a small park that does not get nearly en
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7 May
A Third Character Recast Has Hit the ‘Star Wars’ Mando-Verse
It keeps happening. Just as Star Wars fans thought they had a handle on the shape of the Mando-Verse going forward, another casting change has emerged–the third in a string of recasts that have quietly reshaped the world Filoni built. This latest switch centers on Marrok, an Inquisitor whose Star Wars story has unfolded in fits and starts across multiple projects. He first appeared in Ahsoka
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7 May
Animal Kingdom Secret Reveals Disney’s Extreme Security Measures
The restrooms at Disney’s Animal Kingdom don’t look especially unusual at first. Like most things in the park, they’re designed to blend into the surrounding trails, restaurants, and animal exhibits. But there’s one small detail that regular guests have started noticing — and it’s tied to the park’s wildlife setting. Unlike the bathrooms at the other Walt Disney World parks, the ones at Animal Kin
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7 May
The $9.5 Billion Paradox: Why Disney is Making More Money by Pricing Out the Middle Class
For decades, the health of the Walt Disney World and Disneyland resorts was measured by a simple metric: the turnstile. If the parks were packed and the wait times were astronomical, Disney was winning. But as the financial results for the second quarter of 2026 have just revealed, that old-school philosophy has been officially retired. Credit: Disney In a move that has stunned financial analysts
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6 May
Chaos at Disney World as Guest Exits Safari Truck
A routine safari ride came to a sudden stop at Disney's Animal Kingdom yesterday. Disney’s Animal Kingdom is home to some of Walt Disney World Resort’s most unpredictable attractions, but guests usually expect the surprises to come from the animals — not other visitors. Kilimanjaro Safaris has operated at the park since opening day in 1998. The attraction takes guests through the Harambe Wildlife
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6 May
Animation Finally Returns to Disney World’s Hollywood Studios
A historic Disney's Hollywood Studios attraction is nearly ready to welcome Walt Disney World Resort guests once again, and the construction milestone spotted this week signals that opening day is within reach. The “Animation” Sign Goes Up On May 6, guests passing the former Animation Courtyard at Disney's Hollywood Studios caught a glimpse of something new rising above the constructio
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6 May
Disney Springs Could Replace Original Town Center Tenant With Fast-Growing Apparel Brand
A major retail shift may already be underway at Disney Springs, even though Disney has not officially announced it yet. Guests walking through the Town Center section recently may have noticed one familiar storefront suddenly sitting empty. While retail changes happen fairly often at Disney Springs, this particular closure stands out because the replacement appears to already be lined up—and it co
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6 May
Disney Adds Expensive New Vacation Upgrade to 2027 Disney World Packages
A Walt Disney World vacation already takes a lot of planning, but dining might become an even bigger part of the process in 2027. Disney has officially revealed three major dining-related offers and changes for next year, and they range from discounts for kids to an entirely new premium dining plan tier. For guests already trying to figure out how much a Disney vacation will cost in 2027, these up
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