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May- 2026 -11 May
Amid Christmas Controversy, Disney Addresses Jollywood Nights in 2026
Disney has not officially released full event details for Disney Jollywood Nights yet, but the writing is already on the wall for a 2026 return at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. New casting calls posted by Disney Live Entertainment specifically reference the…
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11 May
Is Disney Ghosting Walt? The Maddening 9-Month Silence on the Carousel of Progress Update
“There’s a great big beautiful tomorrow, shining at the end of every day.” For fans of Walt Disney’s most personal attraction, those iconic lyrics are starting to feel less like an optimistic promise and more like a corporate taunt. As…
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10 May
Disney World Issues Closure Notice for Original Magic Kingdom, Effective May 13
REMINDER: Walt Disney World Resort has confirmed that guests will be asked to leave Magic Kingdom Park nearly four hours early on Wednesday, May 13. Because of the early closure, regular Disney Park guests will not be able to view…
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10 May
Life-Threatening Medical Incident Evacuates Disney Park Location
Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park has long been one of the most popular water parks at Walt Disney World Resort, drawing thousands of guests daily with its family attractions, wave pool, and high-energy atmosphere. For many vacationers visiting Central Florida,…
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10 May
The “Spoiler” Era is Over: Disney Swiftly Blocks Piston Peak Construction Views from Big Thunder Mountain
For exactly seven days, the “Wildest Ride in the Wilderness” offered a feature that wasn’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…
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10 May
Cinderella Castle Still Shows Signs of Construction Despite Major Magic Kingdom Progress
There was a point earlier this spring when Walt Disney World fans seemed convinced the Cinderella Castle repainting project was finally about to wrap up. The signs all appeared to line up perfectly. Entertainment schedules at Magic Kingdom had returned…
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10 May
Disney World Reopens Hidden Yacht Club Favorite After Nearly 3 Months Behind Walls
There’s something about Disney resort lounges that longtime Walt Disney World fans become oddly attached to. Maybe it’s the atmosphere after a long park day. Maybe it’s the quieter pace compared to the parks themselves. Or maybe it’s just the…
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10 May
Eliminated Cultural Offerings Now Return to EPCOT Under Josh D’Amaro
Something major has quietly returned to EPCOT’s France Pavilion, and for longtime fans of World Showcase, it completely changes what guests can experience in that corner of the park once again. After a temporary closure that began back in February,…
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10 May
The Casita is Real: New Aerials Reveal Stunning Progress on Animal Kingdom’s Indiana Jones and Encanto Land
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 Disney’s Animal Kingdom has reached its most exciting milestone…
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9 May
After 54 Years, Disney World Expelled From Top Spot of Orlando Tourism, Report Confirms
Orlando might be booming, but Disney World is not. With the rising cost of a vacation skyrocketing in 2026 and continuing to climb into 2027 and beyond, there is worry that visiting the most magical place on Earth might be…
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