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Disney Is Launching Something Big on May 26

A happy woman and child hold hands near vibrant Disney character statues, as Disney World enforces new vendor policies.

Thereโ€™s a date this summer thatโ€™s starting to stand out more than the restโ€”and if youโ€™ve been keeping even a casual eye on Walt Disney World, youโ€™ve probably seen it pop up more than once. May 26 isnโ€™t just another day on the calendar. Itโ€™s shaping up to be the unofficial kickoff to something Disney is clearly putting a lot ...

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The “1:02 PM Secret”: How Savvy Disney Guests are Snagging Sold-Out Lightning Lanes in 2026

A sign for "Lightning Lane" is displayed against a colorful medieval-themed backdrop, featuring red and white striped and blue shield decorations. People walk in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

Itโ€™s 7:01 a.m. on a Tuesday in April 2026. Youโ€™re standing in your Disney resort hotel room, coffee getting cold, staring at your phone in disbelief. You did everything rightโ€”you bought the Lightning Lane Multi Pass, you had your party selected, and you hit “refresh” the millisecond the clock turned. And yet, Slinky Dog Dash is gone. Tianaโ€™s Bayou Adventure ...

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Less Than a Month In, Josh Dโ€™Amaro Faces Backlash Over 4 Disney Controversies

Josh D'Amaro Destination D23

Josh Dโ€™Amaro hasnโ€™t even had time to settle into his role as CEO fully, and yet the pressure is already building. Less than a month into the job, heโ€™s facing growing frustration from fans, critics, and even some within the company itself. Itโ€™s not just one issue driving the conversationโ€”itโ€™s a combination of decisions, policies, and directions hitting at once. ...

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Report: Multiple Guests Fall Ill After Visiting Universal Studios

Entrance to Universal Studios Hollywood

Guests visiting Universal Studios expect crowds, long lines, and the occasional ride breakdown. Few anticipate leaving with something far less entertaining. Still, large theme parks bring together thousands of people every day, sharing ride restraints, railings, and restaurant tables. In environments like these, illnesses can sometimes move as quickly as guests through a queue line. That reality has occasionally collided ...

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Disney Just Made Another Move on Its Failed Star Wars Hotel

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For a while, it felt like Disney just wanted everyone to forget about the Galactic Starcruiser. The ambitious Star Wars-themed hotel arrived with massive expectations, a completely different concept, and a price tag that made headlines almost immediately. It wasnโ€™t just a place to stayโ€”it was an experience. Guests stepped into a fully immersive storyline, interacted with characters, and essentially ...

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Will Disney Axe Fireworks Soon?

Disneyland Castle Fireworks

No Disney day is truly complete until you squeeze between fellow parkgoers on Main Street, U.S.A., popcorn in hand, and spend 20 minutes staring up at the fireworks in awe. Firework displays have been part of the Disney park blueprint for decades, but, like everything else in the theme park industry, have shifted massively in terms of both technology and ...

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Post-Sequel Trilogy ‘Star Wars’ Movie Officially Dead, Director Confirms

Rey (Daisy Ridley) crouching in 'The Rise of Skywalker'

“Nope.” Even after surpassing the $1 billion milestone at the global box office, Star Wars: Episode IXโ€”The Rise of Skywalker(2019) struggled to land as a satisfying conclusion to the sequel trilogy. Years later, the franchise is still navigating the aftermath, with expanded storytelling across comics, novels, and television attempting to clarify lingering plot threads and character arcs left unresolved by ...

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Walt Disney World Imposes 15% Price Increase on Vacations Booked in 2026

Cinderella Castle

If youโ€™ve priced out a Walt Disney World vacation recently and felt like something was off, youโ€™re not imagining it. The numbers still look familiar at first glance. Ticket prices havenโ€™t exploded overnight. Resorts are still advertised with that same โ€œstarting fromโ€ language. And yet, when you actually build out a full trip, the final total tells a very different ...

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