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Rick is an avid Disney fan. He first went to Disney World in 1986 with his parents and has been hooked ever since. Rick is married to another Disney fan and is in the process of turning his two children into fans as well. When he is not creating new Disney adventures, he loves to watch the New York Yankees and hang out with his dog, Buster. In the fall, you will catch him cheering for his beloved NY Giants.

Donโ€™t Say We Didnโ€™t Warn You: Grad Nite Season Has Officially Hijacked the Magic

Fountains and projections mid-show at Disney California Adventure Park's World of Color

If youโ€™re currently walking down Buena Vista Street and feel like youโ€™ve accidentally wandered into the worldโ€™s largest high school pep rally, you aren’t imagining things. It is May 2026, and the Disneyland Resort is in the midst of its historic 70th Anniversary celebrationโ€”but for the next few weeks, the “Platinum Magic” is being overshadowed by a much louder force: ...

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Is Disney Ghosting Walt? The Maddening 9-Month Silence on the Carousel of Progress Update

Historical photo of John Progress the animatronic.

“Thereโ€™s a great big beautiful tomorrow, shining at the end of every day.” For fans of Walt Disneyโ€™s most personal attraction, those iconic lyrics are starting to feel less like an optimistic promise and more like a corporate taunt. As of May 10, 2026, the Disney community is reaching a fever pitch of frustration regarding the state of Walt Disneyโ€™s ...

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The “Spoiler” Era is Over: Disney Swiftly Blocks Piston Peak Construction Views from Big Thunder Mountain

A smiling couple wearing Mickey Mouse-themed shirts and Minnie Mouse ears hold hands while walking at a Disney theme park, with Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and a bright blue sky in the background.

For exactly seven days, the “Wildest Ride in the Wilderness” offered a feature that wasnโ€™t listed on any Disney map: a front-row seat to the massive destruction and rebirth currently reshaping the Magic Kingdom. Credit: Disney When Big Thunder Mountain Railroad reopened on May 3, 2026, following its marathon 16-month refurbishment, fans were ecstatic to experience the silky-smooth new track ...

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The Casita is Real: New Aerials Reveal Stunning Progress on Animal Kingdomโ€™s Indiana Jones and Encanto Land

A colorful group of animated characters pose with animals in a lush, magical jungle. In the foreground, silhouettes of people watch, suggesting an immersive theme park attraction. Sparkling lights and glowing plants fill the scene.

The carnival games are gone, the “Dino Institute” is under wraps, and a new skyline is officially rising in the heart of Florida. As of May 10, 2026, the transformation of Disneyโ€™s Animal Kingdom has reached its most exciting milestone yet. Credit: Brittany DiCologero The prehistoric fossils of DinoLand U.S.A. have been cleared away to make room for Pueblo Esperanza, ...

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Jedi vs. GOP: The Massive โ€˜Mandalorian & Groguโ€™ Boycott Over Mark Hamillโ€™s Trump Comments

Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) looking at the Force Ghosts at the end of 'Return of the Jedi'

As the theatrical debut of The Mandalorian & Grogu looms over the 2026 summer movie season, Disney is facing a disturbance in the Force that no amount of Jedi training can fix. What was supposed to be a triumphant return to the big screen for the Star Wars franchise has instead become a lightning rod for a massive Republican-led boycott. ...

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The Mouse House Counter-Strike: Josh Dโ€™Amaroโ€™s High-Stakes Legal War with the White House

Josh D'Amaro in a black sweater speaks onstage at D23 Expo, set against a vibrant blue backdrop.

Just sixty days into his tenure as the ninth CEO of The Walt Disney Company, Josh Dโ€™Amaro has traded the “Magic Maker” persona of his theme park days for that of a wartime leader. As of May 9, 2026, the Disney-Burbank offices have become a legal command center as the Trump Administration doubles down on its regulatory assault against the ...

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“Not on Our Property”: The Groundbreaking Move to Stop Disneyโ€™s Favorite Third-Party Partner

Italy Isola Wedding Venue

For decades, the “Disney Bubble” has been a carefully curated illusion. When you dine at the Italy Pavilion in EPCOT or grab a burger at Disney Springs, youโ€™re greeted by the same smiles and the same “magic” youโ€™d find at a Disney-owned resort. But behind the kitchen doors, a different reality has taken holdโ€”and as of May 7, 2026, the ...

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16 Months for This? The Fire and 5-Hour Shutdowns Plaguing Big Thunder Mountainโ€™s First Week Back

Big Thunder Mountain

When Big Thunder Mountain Railroad officially shuttered for a massive 16-month refurbishment, Disney fans were told to be patient. The goal was to take the 46-year-old classic and give it a “once-in-a-generation” overhaul, complete with new track and a high-tech finale. Credit: Disney But as of May 8, 2026, the “Magic” seems to have missed the memo. One week into ...

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BoardWalk Skeletons: Inside the Massive, Multi-Storefront Demolition Redefining Crescent Lake

Chip n Dale at Disney BoardWalk

If youโ€™ve taken a stroll along the wooden planks of Disneyโ€™s BoardWalk Resort lately, youโ€™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 ...

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