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May- 2026 -6 May
Crowds Will Take Over Disney World’s Hollywood Studios in 20 Days
A major attraction reopening at Walt Disney World earlier this month has reignited a familiar conundrum—and the timing couldn’t be more interesting as another big debut approaches. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad welcomed guests back to Magic Kingdom on May 3 following an extended refurbishment. The iconic coaster’s return drew significant crowds, but it also highlighted a noticeable shift in how Di
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6 May
Next ‘Batman’ Movie Gets Surprising Update From DC Studios
Batman: Knightfall (2026) is arriving later this year, and now we have an update on the runtime. According to a new report from TheDirect, DC Studios has confirmed that Batman: Knightfall Part 1 will run for 1 hour and 18 minutes, placing it on the shorter end of recent DC animated features. The runtime was listed via an official festival entry, as cited in the report, which notes: “DC Studios, vi
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6 May
Disney Reveals Why Rising Gas Prices Haven’t Hurt Walt Disney World Yet
Road trips to Walt Disney World are still happening in huge numbers, even as gas prices continue creeping higher across the country. For many families, that may come as a surprise. Fuel prices usually affect travel pretty quickly, especially in destinations that rely heavily on visitors driving in from neighboring states. Walt Disney World fits that description perfectly. Thousands of guests make
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6 May
Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro Confirms Plan for New Theme Park Resort
Disney is doubling down on its theme park ambitions, and its newest project could reshape the global entertainment landscape. In 2025, The Walt Disney Company unveiled plans for its seventh theme park resort, with Abu Dhabi selected as the destination. The announcement is part of a broader plan to pour billions into Disney Experiences over the coming decade, highlighting how critical parks and cru
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6 May
Disney Experiences Revenue Grows After Price Increases Hit Guests
Disney has pulled back the curtain on its fiscal 2026 Q2 earnings, and all eyes are on what this means moving forward–especially as it’s the first report since Josh D’Amaro stepped into the CEO role. One thing is clear right away: Disney’s theme parks and experiences are bringing in more money than ever. Ahead of the official earnings call, Disney confirmed that its Experiences division post
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6 May
Deaths Connected to Sloth World in Orlando Continues to Grow
Every update on the Sloth World Orlando story has been harder to read than the one before it, and the news that arrived May 5 from the Central Florida Zoo is no different. A third sloth connected to the failed International Drive attraction has died in zoo care, and the circumstances surrounding the loss reflect exactly what the zoo's veterinary team warned about from the moment the 13 rescued ani
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6 May
Chilling Video Sends FBI to Disneyland, Terror Response Activated
In the spring of 1995, U.S. law enforcement agencies were already on high alert. Just weeks earlier, a sarin gas attack in Tokyo had shocked the world. Days later, the Oklahoma City bombing would become one of the deadliest domestic terror attacks in U.S. history. Quietly, in the midst of it all, a strange package arrived at Disneyland—prompting a federal investigation few knew was happening. It w
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6 May
Disney Issues Two-Year Ban Following On-Stage Incident
A live Disney show was forced to pause when an audience member walked onto the stage and disrupted the performance. Security quickly stepped in, but the consequences for the guest extended far beyond being escorted out. Theme parks have strict conduct rules to protect performers and ensure smooth operations. At Disney parks, those include bans on violence, harassment, dangerous behavior, and the u
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6 May
Rey Skywalker Is Back in Brand-New ‘Star Wars’ Experience
The future of Rey Skywalker in live-action storytelling remains uncertain, with her long-planned standalone film still facing ongoing development challenges. Directed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, the project is set approximately 15 years after Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker (2019) and is expected to follow Rey as she attempts to rebuild the Jedi Order. But despite early announcements a
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5 May
Disney World’s New Afternoon Ticket Comes With a Strategy Most Guests Won’t Expect
There’s always been an unspoken rule when it comes to Disney World: if you’re not there early, you’re doing it wrong. That mindset has shaped how millions of guests plan their trips. Early alarms, packed mornings, and a constant push to stay ahead of the crowds. But with Disney’s new Afternoon Ticket deal, that rule doesn’t really apply anymore. This option lets guests enter one park per day after
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