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May- 2026 -5 May
Not Allowed: Disney Mega Fans Set Up Overnight Parking Lot Camp for Rare Item
Disney merchandise culture has always been intense. Guests plan trips around specific releases, set alarms for online drops, and factor limited-edition items into their park itineraries with the same seriousness they bring to dining reservations and Lightning Lane selections. It…
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5 May
CONFIRMED: Disney Holding Exclusive Event for Passholders for A Major EPCOT Experience
There is a specific kind of Disney moment that lands differently for Annual Passholders than it does for the general visiting public, and it is not the big announcement moments, the opening-day crowds, or the first look at a new…
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5 May
The Scariest Part of Disney’s Halloween Event Is Not the Ghosts, It Is the Price Tag
There is a specific kind of Disney fan who marks the Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party ticket sale date on their calendar the moment it is announced, clears their schedule for the morning of the sale, and has their credit card…
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4 May
Guests Have Just Days Left Before This Magic Kingdom Restaurant Closes
Disney World fans have heard the phrase “big changes” a lot lately—but this one comes with a real deadline. If you’ve been meaning to squeeze in one more visit to a quieter, under-the-radar restaurant inside Magic Kingdom, time is officially…
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4 May
Walt Disney World Resort Will Be Gutted, Confirmed 16-Month Overhaul
Something big is happening at Walt Disney World—and if you’ve stayed at Port Orleans lately, you’ve probably felt it before you even saw it. There’s no way around it—if you’ve stayed at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort recently, you’ve probably noticed…
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4 May
Playing with Fire: Did Disney’s No-Soft-Opening Gamble Break Big Thunder Mountain?
The “Wildest Ride in the Wilderness” certainly lived up to its name yesterday, but not in the way Disney’s PR team intended. On May 3, 2026, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad reopened after a record-breaking 16-month refurbishment. While the morning was…
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4 May
On ‘Star Wars’ Day, Disney World Confirms New Ride in 2026 Expansion
Disney already confirmed that Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run was getting a major overhaul for 2026, but today, they made even bigger news. Fans have known for a while that the attraction would be reworked into something bigger, something more dynamic,…
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4 May
Disney Confirms 5 Changes Made to Big Thunder Mountain in 2026 Opening
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is finally back, and after spending well over a year behind construction walls, it’s clear this wasn’t just a routine refurbishment. Disney took one of Magic Kingdom’s most iconic coasters and gave it a full-scale refresh…
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4 May
Big Thunder Mountain Returns After 16-Month Closure With Key Changes
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is finally back, and after spending well over a year behind construction walls, it’s clear this wasn’t just a routine refurbishment. Disney took one of Magic Kingdom’s most iconic coasters and gave it a full-scale refresh…
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4 May
Already Sold Out: Virtual Queue Re-Enacted at ‘Star Wars’ Attraction in Walt Disney World
There are a few words that can instantly divide Disney World fans, and “virtual queue” might be at the very top of that list. For years now, it’s been one of the most debated systems Disney has ever introduced. Some…
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