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May- 2026 -28 May
Disney World Confirms Fate of Toy Story Land Attraction at Hollywood Studios
A construction permit filed this week has confirmed that something new is coming to Alien Swirling Saucers in Toy Story Land at Disney's Hollywood Studios. The Permit That Revealed the Plan On May 28, Walt Disney Imagineering filed a Notice of Commencement for work at 200 Ascot Dr, Bay Lake, Florida — the address of Alien Swirling Saucers in Toy Story Land. The document describes the project as wo
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28 May
Disney World Expands Viral Animal Kingdom Dessert as Summer Crowds Intensify
If you have visited Disney’s Animal Kingdom recently, you have probably noticed two things almost immediately. The crowds are getting bigger, and nearly everyone seems to be walking around with the exact same dessert in their hand. That snack would be the Cookie Dough Brownie Ice Cream Sandwich, which quietly turned into one of the biggest viral treats at Walt Disney World earlier this year. Ever
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28 May
Marvel Confirms Major Spider-Man Retcon, Permanently Alters MCU Timeline
Marvel fans have spent years trying to figure out why Tom Holland’s Spider-Man always felt so different from the versions played by Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield. The answer may have finally arrived, and it could reshape how audiences view the MCU timeline in the future. As Marvel prepares for the next phase of the Multiverse Saga, new comments from longtime MCU director Joe Russo are giving f
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28 May
Disney Cancels ‘Mandalorian’ Series, ‘Star Wars’ Actor Weighs in on Major Decision
Jonny Coyne had his bags packed. The British character actor, known to Star Wars fans as Commander Coin — the steely Imperial loyalist who was part of the Shadow Council in The Mandalorian Season 3 — had been contracted for a full run of episodes in what was then being developed as Season 4. He had a character arc. He had a role in the story Lucasfilm was planning to tell. Then he had nothing.
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28 May
Disney Confirms Original ‘Little Mermaid’ and ‘Cars’ Rooms Will Disappear After 14 Years
Disney World fans have spent years watching classic resorts slowly evolve, but now one of the company’s most recognizable hotels is preparing for some of its biggest updates yet. Art of Animation Resort has always stood out for its unapologetically themed feel. From the moment guests arrive, they are surrounded by giant Disney characters, oversized movie props, and colorful sections that feel more
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28 May
Disney Jigsaw Puzzle: Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster
Get ready to rock out at Disney’s Hollywood Studios with the Rock ‘n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith! 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 Wheezy on Slinky Dog Dash Smellephants On Parade Festival of Fantasy Pa
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28 May
Permanent Changes Underway: After 4 Months, Disney World Seals Fate of Closed EPCOT Location
Guests walking through EPCOT lately have probably noticed that construction has returned to the experience. Disney has spent years rebuilding large portions of the park, and even after several major projects wrapped up, the work never truly stopped. Now, another section of World Showcase is changing in a very noticeable way. Scaffolding, blocked entrances, construction walls, and new permits have
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28 May
Disney Sets Official Closure Date for 51-Year-Old Magic Kingdom Attraction Ahead of Massive Overhaul
Disney World has never been shy about updating its parks, but longtime fans have begun to notice how many classic attractions have disappeared in recent years. Attractions that once defined entire lands are slowly being replaced, reimagined, or modernized as Disney pushes toward newer stories and updated experiences. Now, another major piece of Magic Kingdom history is preparing to change forever.
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28 May
Pixar Just Delivered the News That Crushed the Hearts of Every Taylor Swift Fan
Taylor Swift fans have been living in a state of excited uncertainty about Toy Story 5 since April 30, when a countdown clock with suspicious cloud imagery briefly appeared on TaylorSwift.com and disappeared ten minutes later without explanation. The Pixar theory that followed was one of the more elaborate and genuinely compelling pieces of fan speculation the internet produced in 2026, and it hel
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28 May
Inside the Paperwork: How Disney’s New Indiana Jones Permits Lock In the Animal Kingdom Timeline
The multi-year transformation of DinoLand U.S.A. into the 11-acre Tropical Americas expansion at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is officially moving at lightning speed. Bidding farewell to the carnival-style kitsch of Chester and Hester’s Dino-Rama to usher in a lush, biodiverse paradise represents the park's biggest gamble in a decade. Credit: Disney Known officially as Pueblo Esperanza (the “Vill
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