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  • May- 2026 -
    24 May
    Bluey at Disney World
    Rick Lye
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    Gated and Under-Themed: Disney’s New Bluey Previews Spark Virtual Queue Backlash

    The global phenomenon that is Bluey is finally making its official, highly anticipated footprint inside Walt Disney World, but early look-aheads have left a sour taste in the mouths of many dedicated park-goers. Scheduled to officially grand open on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, “Bluey's Wild World” at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is heavily marketed as the centerpiece of the park's upcoming ̶

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  • 24 May
    Tower of Terror against a stormy sky
    Alessia Dunn
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    Power Cuts, Shows Cancelled: Orlando Storm Shuts Down Select Disney World Operations

    Memorial Day weekend in Orlando delivered exactly what forecasters warned it would, and for guests at Walt Disney World and Disney Springs last night, the storms were not a minor inconvenience. WESH had been specific about what was coming: “Severe Thunderstorms Surge In Central Florida — Wet Memorial Day Weekend Forecast Saturday May 23rd 2026. Expect a hot and humid Memorial Day weekend acr

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  • 24 May
    Disney Frontierland signs. Frontierland closures Magic Kingdom
    Jess Colopy
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    Disney World Quietly Confirms Frontierland Area Closure at Magic Kingdom

    Walt Disney World Resort didn't issue a press release or send an email about the latest Frontierland closure at Magic Kingdom Park. Instead, the confirmation came buried in a scheduling calendar. The Detail Hidden on Disney's Own Website Walt Disney World Resort's official website currently shows no operating hours for the Westward Ho Quick-Service dining kiosk at Magic Kingdom Park beyond June 22

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  • 24 May
    Arabella Stanton, Dominic McLaughlin, and Alastair Stout in the new Harry Potter series
    Alessia Dunn
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    Lead Star Absent From New Harry Potter Preview Following Departure

    Discussing Film just shared the first teaser for HBO's Harry Potter series, and the fan community is doing what it always does with any new look at the most anticipated television project in years: analyzing every frame, cataloguing every face, reading meaning into every choice. One of the most interesting choices is what is not there. Gracie Cochrane, the actress who plays Ginny Weasley in Season

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  • 24 May
    A roller coaster with people riding it passes above a large blue sign that reads "Welcome to Cedar Point." Various parts of the amusement park, including other rides, are visible in the background under a clear blue sky. Millennium Force seat belt issue
    Jess Colopy
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    Under Six Flags, Cedar Point Issues Immediate Closure Notice

    Cedar Point has pulled the plug on one of its most popular guest experiences for the holiday weekend, thanks to Mother Nature. The Notice That Went Out This Weekend Cedar Point posted an official closure notice to its Instagram story, informing guests of an immediate shutdown at Cedar Point Shores water park with little lead time to adjust plans. The notice read: “PARK NOTICE Due to forecast

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  • 24 May
    Universal guests approach the entrance to Epic Universe
    Alessia Dunn
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    After a Year of Silence, Universal Finally Speaks on ‘Harry Potter’

    Universal Epic Universe turned one year old this week, and the anniversary coverage produced the most significant piece of expansion news the park has generated since it opened: a Universal Creative executive confirming on the record that more is coming to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, and Orange County permit documents showing a 150,000-square-foot building filing near that specific land.

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  • 24 May
    Cake Shop
    Rick Lye
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    Fairy-Tale Facade Crumbles: Inside the 11 Lawsuits Rocking Disney World’s Luxury Cake Bake Shop

    When The Cake Bake Shop by Gwendolyn Rogers opened at Disney’s BoardWalk Resort, it was heralded as the ultimate indulgence for Walt Disney World guests. Stepping inside the ultra-luxury bakery and restaurant meant immersing yourself in a world of sparkling crystal chandeliers, pristine pastel decor, and an aggressively premium pricing structure—most famously anchored by its signature $22 cake sli

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  • 24 May
    The image shows the Disney Park entrance to Disneyland Park, a popular California theme park, with a train station building in the background. People are gathered in front of the gated entrance, and flags adorn the rooftops. The sky is cloudy inside of this Disney park in California with Fantasyland nearby. Disneyland Park Hopper rule change
    Alessia Dunn
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    40,000 People Impacted as Emergency Situation Develops Near Disneyland

    An industrial chemical emergency in Orange County has forced roughly 40,000 residents to leave their homes and prompted California Governor Gavin Newsom to declare a state of emergency on Saturday, as a large tank holding thousands of gallons of a highly volatile and toxic substance moves toward either rupture or explosion. The situation is unfolding at a GKN Aerospace facility in Garden Grove, a

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  • 24 May
    A promotional image for a daily jigsaw puzzle themed around Toy Story Land. It features a large statue of a cowboy character holding a string of lights, set against a backdrop of greenery and colorful blocks spelling "LAND.
    Jamie Sylvester
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    Disney Jigsaw Puzzle: Toy Story Land

    Yeehaw! Sheriff Woody is ready to welcome you to the playful and larger-than-life world of Toy Story Land, located in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. 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 Magic Kingdom Themed Puzzles Tortuga Tavern at Magic Kingd

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  • 24 May
    A train under a bridge on Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at the Magic Kingdom
    Rick Lye
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    The Wilderness Is Cursed: Big Thunder Mountain Suffers Disastrous All-Day Holiday Meltdown

    Memorial Day weekend is traditionally the unofficial kickoff to the chaotic summer vacation season at Walt Disney World. This year, tens of thousands of holiday travelers packed into the Magic Kingdom, expecting to experience a world-class resort operating at peak performance. However, those flocking to the back of the park were greeted by standard-issue structural planters, static warning signs,

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