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May- 2026 -13 May
Universal Orlando Quietly Starts Hiring for One of Its Biggest 2026 Seasonal Events
Christmas season may still be months away, but Universal Orlando Resort is already preparing for one of its busiest times of the year. The resort recently launched a casting call for performers for Universal’s Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s, continuing a trend that feels very familiar to longtime Disney fans. Over at Walt Disney World, holiday entertainment has become a massive business. Mickey’s
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13 May
Sony Breaks Silence on ‘Spider-Verse 3’ Production: Tom Holland’s Role Addressed
Spider-Man fans are once again trying to connect the dots after Sony dropped another intriguing update tied to Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse (2027). The latest comments from the movie’s production team have many viewers convinced that the crossover fans have long wanted is finally happening. The speculation has only grown stronger as the Spider-Verse movies have become increasingly intertwin
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13 May
Universal Quietly Reverses Major Wizarding World Reduction at Islands of Adventure
Universal Orlando guests are finally starting to get a major piece of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter back. After weeks of heavy construction scrim dominating the skyline above Hogsmeade, Hogwarts Castle is beginning to reappear at Islands of Adventure. Universal has quietly removed large portions of the coverings that had almost completely hidden the iconic structure during a lengthy refurbis
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13 May
Disney+ Just Changed ‘Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace (1999)’ After 27 Years
When Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace (1999) first arrived in theaters, Darth Maul immediately became one of the most talked-about parts of the movie. Even fans who were unsure about the prequel trilogy itself usually agreed on one thing: Maul looked incredible. His red-and-black Zabrak markings, his horns, his double-bladed lightsaber, and his aggressive fighting style instantly separate
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13 May
Disney World Issues Park Exit Order for Magic Kingdom on May 13
If you're walking through Magic Kingdom Park today, enjoy it while it lasts. Regular guests have until 5:30 p.m. before they're asked to leave. A Corporate Event Takes Over the Magic Kingdom Magic Kingdom Park is operating on a dramatically shortened schedule today, Wednesday, May 13, and will shut its doors to regular Walt Disney World Resort guests nearly four hours before its typical closing ti
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13 May
Lightning Lane Labeled a ‘Family Tax’ as Disney World Prices Reach Unattainable Highs
Many Disney World fans expected vacation prices to rise over the years. What some families did not expect was needing to spend hundreds of extra dollars just to avoid standing in line for most of the day. That frustration has become increasingly common around Disney’s Lightning Lane system. While some guests gladly pay for shorter waits, others feel like the skip-the-line service is turning into a
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13 May
Disney World Issues Major Closure Notice for Two Popular Restaurants Ahead of Summer Crowds
Planning a Disney World vacation already takes serious strategy. Guests spend months figuring out hotel stays, ride priorities, Lightning Lane selections, and dining reservations before they ever arrive in Florida. Now, Disney visitors heading to Walt Disney World this summer may need to rethink their dining plans, too. Disney has confirmed that two major restaurants will disappear from the resort
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13 May
‘Star Wars: Ahsoka’ Series Gets Delayed by Disney and Lucasfilm
Lucasfilm’s Star Wars roadmap is entering a period of transition, and no project reflects that uncertainty more than Ahsoka. For several years, the Disney+ side of the franchise appeared to be moving toward a clearly defined destination. Characters introduced in animated series were crossing into live action, storylines were intertwining across multiple shows, and Dave Filoni’s influence over the
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13 May
‘The Mandalorian’ Is Gone – And Grogu’s Story Has Officially Changed
Disney’s biggest Star Wars success story is heading in a different direction. When The Mandalorian launched on Disney+ in 2019, Grogu quickly became the center of the franchise. The character — widely nicknamed Baby Yoda by audiences before Lucasfilm officially revealed his name — helped turn the streaming series into a cultural hit almost overnight. The show also gave Lucasfilm something it had s
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13 May
Disney’s Cool KIDS’ SUMMER Begins May 26, but One Experience May Be Nearly Impossible To Enter
Disney World guests may want to start practicing their virtual queue strategy now because May 26 could turn into absolute madness at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Bluey is finally arriving at Walt Disney World, and Disney already seems fully aware that demand is going to be overwhelming. Bluey’s Wild World officially opens May 26 at Conservation Station inside Animal Kingdom as part of Cool KIDS’ SUMME
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