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8 Major Changes Coming to Disney World in May

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Can 2026 seriously move any faster? How is it already May? It’s nuts that time is flying by this fast, but Disney World fans have a lot of reason to be excited about May. There’s a lot of stuff coming to Disney World, and we’re sharing it all with you.

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

After being worked on for over a year, one of Magic Kingdom’s most popular attractions is reopening, and a ride at EPCOT is getting a brand-new overlay for a special celebration. All that, plus more, of what’s to come in May 2026.

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Gen X and Millennials Are Obsessed with Cruising Now and We Know Why

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While cruising has long been one of the world’s most popular vacation and travel options, it’s exploded in popularity amongst members of Generation X (born between 1965 and 1980) and Millennials (born between 1981 and 1996) in recent years, and we think we have some answers as to why.

Disney Treasure Cruise Ship

According to Cruising.org, 67% of cruise passengers in 2025 were members of Gen X or younger, with an average age of 46.5, and 36% under the age of 40. So, why has cruising — which traditionally attracted an older clientele — skewed so young in recent years? Well, we believe there are several reasons.

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Art of Animation Was on the Struggle Bus in Disney World Today

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Disney does a great deal of work to make Disney World feel like a magical place, whether you’re in the parks or at a Disney World hotel. This is why so many folks insist on staying inside the “Disney bubble” when they visit the resort.

Disney’s Art of Animation Resort

However, sometimes things can still go wrong at Disney World. We’ve seen everything from fire alarms to unexpected construction to dragons catching fire. Well, today, one Disney World hotel, Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, had a really bad day...so bad that it was raining…INSIDE the hotel.

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Why ‘Star Wars’ Fans Will Be Online On May 6th

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Okay, Star Wars fans…it’s almost time! As you may know, Star Wars Celebration, which is this MASSIVE celebration of all things Star Wars, is coming to Los Angeles on April 1st through 4th, 2027. And although 2027 seems like a LONG time away, you’re going to want to get ready to buy tickets for the big event soon.

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That’s because Disney just revealed when tickets will go on sale for the event, which almost ALWAYS sells out, so mark this day in your calendar now: May 6th, 2026. Yep, that’s just two days after May the 4th.

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FULL LIST of Everything Coming to Disney+ This May

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Disney+ subscribers are going to have a LOT to look forward to in May 2026. Not only will you finally get to see the season finale of Maul: Shadow Lord (Star Wars fans, get ready!), but we’re also getting the season finale of Daredevil: Born Again (we’re not ready!).

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Oh, and did we mention The Punisher will be getting a one-off special in May? Yep, if you have a Disney+ subscription next month, you’re going to have plenty to add to your watch list. So let’s look at everything coming to the streaming subscription service next month.

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Disney Just Dropped 3 BIG Announcements Including A NEW Opening Date, 2027 Ticket Prices, and More

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It’s no exaggeration to say there is a LOT going on in Disney at the moment. In Orlando alone, it feels like every month is bringing some major change.

Magic Kingdom

The company is working on developing new lands like Piston Peak, Villians Land, the Walt Disney Studios, Pueblo Espranza, and more! That’s why each week, our team likes to do a complete breakdown of every piece of major news you might have missed. This week Disney made sure we have PLENTY to tell you about, so let’s dive right in!

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19 Restaurants CHANGED in Disney World This Week

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So it’s been a WEEK when it comes to Disney World news. In fact, we think it’s been mostly just a week of The Muppets, since we got a lot of NEW updates about Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets in Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

Guinness Gelato

Now, don’t get me wrong, I LOVE the Muppets. But I also love Disney food, and that’s what I’m here to talk about. We spotted a TON of menu changes in Disney World restaurants this week, so we’re going to share them with you.

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Disney World Wait Times Actually DECREASED This Week

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Every week, we report the average Disney World wait times in every park so that you can be prepared for your next trip to Orlando!

Main Street U.S.A.

Disney World wait times have a reputation for being, well, unpredictable. Sure, we can look at past data to get an estimate of the crowd levels in Disney World, but you never know what may happen from year to year. 

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Disney World Just Ditched This Perk After Three Days

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Well…that Disney World perk didn’t last long.

Pirates of the Caribbean

We literally JUST talked about a brand-new perk that came to Disney World three days ago that would allow you to get FREE Lightning Lane at Magic Kingdom. Maybe the pirates stole that treasure back, or Disney just didn’t like the perk anymore; we really don’t know. All we know is that the perk has been DITCHED!

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Latest Disney News: Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Opening Date & Full Song List, NEW Dining Plan & MORE!

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Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets officially has an opening date AND the full song list has been revealed, and Muppets fans…you’re gonna lose it. Disney also announced a major change to the Disney Dining Plan coming in 2027. Over in Hollywood Studios, the Sorcerer Hat is BACK — yes, really — returning as part of the newly reimagined Walt Disney Studios Courtyard, and if you’re really planning ahead, Disney has revealed ticket prices for most of 2027.

Mickey’s Sorcerer Hat is back!

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