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May- 2026 -8 May
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
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
‘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 Weasley’s girlfriend during one of the series’ most memorable teenage storylines. She later returned for the Battle of Hogwarts in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2. Like many actors tied to the franchise, Cave continued to attract attention from fans long after
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7 May
Disney Guests Reportedly Have Just 131 Days Left To Visit Rainforest Cafe
The clock may be ticking on one of Disney’s most recognizable dining experiences. Rainforest Cafe occupies a strange but beloved corner of the Disney parks empire — 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
The End of an Era: Inside the Massive Mystery Demolition Redefining Disney’s BoardWalk Nightlife
If you’ve taken a stroll along the wooden planks of Disney’s BoardWalk Resort lately, you’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
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 there’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
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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7 May
World Showcase or the World’s Bar? The Growing War Between Families and Drunk “Disney Adults” at EPCOT
It is a balmy evening in May 2026, and the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival is in full bloom. The topiaries are pristine, the garden scents are intoxicating, and the “Beacon of Magic” is glowing on Spaceship Earth. But as the sun dips below the horizon, the atmosphere in the World Showcase shifts from a cultural celebration to something more akin to a high-stakes frat party
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7 May
Disney World Guests Lose Access to ‘Happily Ever After’ During Peak July Travel Dates
A summer trip to Magic Kingdom usually comes with a pretty predictable nighttime routine. Guests spend the day riding attractions, grabbing snacks, shopping down Main Street, U.S.A., and eventually gathering near Cinderella Castle for Happily Ever After. But during one busy stretch this July, that routine is changing in a big way. Disney has announced that Happily Ever After will not be performed
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7 May
Disney World Just Made Vacations More Expensive for Families With Children
A price increase is coming to one of Walt Disney World Resort's most prestigious dining rooms, and families with young children are the ones who will feel it. The Change Coming to California Grill Starting June 2, 2026, the children's prix-fixe course at California Grill will cost $42, up from its current rate of $39. The $3 increase represents just under an 8% jump and lands exclusively on the ki
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