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May- 2026 -21 May
Months After Leaving Disney Bob Iger Is Already Collecting Major Awards
Bob Iger has been out of the Disney CEO chair since March, and the institutional world is apparently not planning to let him sit quietly in it. Two major honors in less than two months. An honorary Doctor of Laws degree from Howard University earlier this month. And now this. The Perelman Performing Arts Center has named Bob Iger the recipient of its 2026 Icon of Culture Award. The honor will be p
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21 May
Super Bowl Champions Just Threw a Major Theme Park Project Into Uncertainty
Before anyone asks, yes, this is a real story, and yes, Travis Kelce's team is tangentially connected to a Barbie and Hot Wheels theme park being in jeopardy. Welcome to 2026. Here is what is actually happening. Start With the Arizona Situation Mattel Adventure Park was first announced in 2021 with a 2022 opening date in Glendale, Arizona. That became 2023. Then 2024. Then, in late 2025. When late
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20 May
Report: Dollywood Backtracks, Scraps Opening for Guests
A highly anticipated Dollywood opening appears to have been delayed. In recent years, Dollywood has evolved into one of America's most acclaimed theme parks. Alongside additions like Big Bear Mountain and the Dolly Parton Experience, the park has repeatedly dominated the Golden Ticket Awards, winning consecutive Best Guest Experience titles and earning honors for Wildwood Grove and Big Bear Mounta
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20 May
Tree Falls on Two Disneyland Guests, Injuries Reported
Nearly three months after a tree collapsed onto guests at Disneyland Park, the Southern California vacation destination is finally moving to address the spot where it happened. Construction Walls Appear Near Plaza Inn On May 20, WDWNT reported that plywood barriers had been installed in the outdoor patio dining area attached to the Plaza Inn at Disneyland Park. The walls block a portion of the sea
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20 May
Disney World Hotels Change Policies for Families With Infants and Toddlers
Walt Disney World Resort has quietly upgraded one of its most practical family-friendly amenities, and parents of young children are going to notice the difference on their next hotel stay. Out With the Bedrails, In With the Bumpers The most significant change arriving at Walt Disney World Resort hotels is the replacement of traditional metal toddler bedrails with cushioned bed bumpers. Unlike the
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20 May
Disney World’s Most Iconic Experiences Are Facing a 2026 Reality Check
Disney World still has plenty of incredible experiences. There is a reason families continue saving for years just to spend a few days inside the parks. Between the attractions, food, entertainment, and nostalgia, the resort still offers something that feels completely different from anywhere else. But if you visit often enough, you also start noticing something else. Not every popular Disney expe
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20 May
Disney’s Hurricane Season Policies Are More Flexible Than Most Travelers Realize
Most Disney World vacations involve countdowns, dining reservations, Lightning Lane selections, and trying to figure out which ride to rope drop first. But during hurricane season, vacations can suddenly become a whole lot more stressful. Florida’s hurricane season runs from June through November, which means some of Disney World’s biggest travel months happen right in the middle of potential stor
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20 May
Disney Starts Dissolving Hulu Into Disney+ as Standalone Era Ends
For years, Disney operated Hulu and Disney+ like two completely different streaming ecosystems. Hulu became the home for mature dramas, FX originals, ABC programming, reality television, and live TV. Disney+, meanwhile, focused heavily on Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar, and legacy Disney franchises. Now, though, those lines are disappearing faster than ever. Disney may continue publicly insisting there
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20 May
Disney Reveals New Look for Main Street, U.S.A., Effective May 19
Disneyland Park's most iconic thoroughfare woke up looking decidedly more patriotic on May 19. Here's what Disneyland Resort recently changed on Main Street, U.S.A. Red, White, and Blue Takes Over WDWNT reported that Americana-themed decorations arrived along Main Street, U.S.A. at Disneyland Park on May 19, kicking off what is typically the most festive stretch of the year at the original Disney
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20 May
Hollywood Studios Guests Can Finally Explore Disney’s New Animation-Themed Courtyard
Construction walls have dominated this corner of Disney’s Hollywood Studios for months, but guests can finally walk through the newly transformed Walt Disney Studios courtyard area. And the difference is pretty dramatic. The former Animation Courtyard section of the park has officially reopened ahead of several new entertainment offerings arriving later this summer, including Disney Jr. Mickey Mou
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