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May- 2026 -9 May
“Not on Our Property”: The Groundbreaking Move to Stop Disney’s Favorite Third-Party Partner
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, you’re greeted by the same smiles and the same “magic” you’d find at…
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9 May
Disney Rebooting Iconic Franchise, New Report Suggests
Disney has spent the better part of the last two decades building its theatrical identity around massive franchise filmmaking. Star Wars and Avatar From Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015) reigniting the Star Wars saga, to James Cameron’s Avatar franchise continuing to…
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9 May
Theme Park Travel in 2028 Is About to Get More Complicated Than Anyone Expected
Planning a Walt Disney World vacation in 2028 already requires thinking further ahead than most families are accustomed to. Hotels book up. Special events create demand spikes around specific dates. Crowd calendars shift based on school schedules, holidays, and the…
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8 May
16 Months for This? The Fire and 5-Hour Shutdowns Plaguing Big Thunder Mountain’s First Week Back
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…
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8 May
End of an Era: Disney World Axes Magic Kingdom Rope Drop Tradition Forever
Walt Disney World Resort has permanently axed a Magic Kingdom tradition. Disney permanently closed the Rivers of America, Tom Sawyer Island, and the Liberty Square Riverboat in 2025 to make way for the new Cars-themed Piston Peak expansion. Construction is…
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8 May
Disney World Accelerates “Cashless” Transition as Paper Phased Out for 2026 Guests
A new kind of shift is taking shape at Walt Disney World, and it’s one that many guests may not fully notice until they’re already inside the parks. The experience still feels familiar on the surface, but behind the scenes,…
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8 May
Fourth Disney Location Commences Orlando Shutdown Within 5 Months
Disney Springs has been going through a significant amount of retail and dining turnover in 2025, and the pattern continued last week with the sudden closure of one of the district’s most distinctive stores. Johnston & Murphy, the premium footwear…
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8 May
Disney Kicked Families Off Its Newest Cruise Ship and Left Them Stranded in Singapore
Disney Cruise Line has spent the better part of the last several years aggressively expanding its fleet and its global footprint. New ships, new itineraries, new ports, new markets. The Disney Wish debuted in 2022. The Disney Treasurefollowed. And most…
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8 May
Disney Quietly Leaked the Menu for Its Next Big Disney Springs Food Obsession
If you have spent any time at Disney Springs in the last few years, you already know what Gideon’s Bakehouse is. You have probably seen the line. You have probably stood in it. You have possibly made a trip to…
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7 May
BoardWalk Skeletons: Inside the Massive, Multi-Storefront Demolition Redefining Crescent Lake
If you’ve taken a stroll along the wooden planks of Disney’s BoardWalk Resort lately, you’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…
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