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Lightning McQueen Popcorn Bucket Coming to Walt Disney World

Lightning McQueen popcorn bucket arrives at both coasts starting June 9, timed to the 20th anniversary of Cars. It features glowing eyes, working headlights, and a lanyard. Limit two per transaction.

1 day ago · Jun 04, 2026 | 6:46pm ET

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Walt Disney Imagineering Gives Behind the Scenes Look at Monstropolis Construction

Walt Disney Imagineering has released a construction update video for Monstropolis at Hollywood Studios, with Senior Creative Director Scott Mallwitz detailing the land's design and story.

1 day ago · Jun 04, 2026 | 10:51am ET

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Cinderella Castle Moat Refilled as 2026 Repainting Project Completes at Magic Kingdom

Cinderella Castle's moat has been refilled, marking the end of the repainting project that began in January 2026. The refresh restores the classic grays, creams, and blues, replacing the rose-gold…

1 day ago · Jun 04, 2026 | 10:08am ET

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Disney's Animal Kingdom Tropical Americas Playground Construction Confirmed in New Permit Filing

A new permit filing names Landscape Structures, Inc. as contractor for Animal Kingdom's Tropical Americas area, confirming a playground is under construction at the former Cretaceous Trail site.

1 day ago · Jun 04, 2026 | 9:01am ET

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Disney Reveals Monstropolis Storyline and Land Details for Hollywood Studios

The storyline for Monstropolis at Hollywood Studios centers on H.U.M.A.N. Day, an in-world celebration explaining why human guests are visiting the monster city for the first time.

1 day ago · Jun 04, 2026 | 8:16am ET

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Bluey's Wild World Standby Queue Opens to Surprisingly Light Crowds on Day One at Disney's Animal Kingdom

Bluey's Wild World standby queue opened at Animal Kingdom to just a 5-minute wait at 8:45am — well below what Disney's extensive overflow setup suggested they were expecting.

3 days ago · Jun 02, 2026 | 8:50am ET

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Reflections of Earth Music Returns in ABC's Disney Celebrates America 250 Promo

ABC's Disney Celebrates America 250 promo opens with the Act 1: Chaos score from IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth, the EPCOT nighttime show that ran from 1999 to 2019.

4 days ago · Jun 01, 2026 | 10:29am ET

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Bluey's Wild World Switching to Standby Queue at Disney's Animal Kingdom

Bluey's Wild World at Animal Kingdom drops its virtual queue on June 2, less than a week after opening, as demand eased significantly in the days following its May 26 debut.

7 days ago · May 29, 2026 | 4:31pm ET

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New 'Imagineer That!' Episode Shows How Imagineers Maintain Country Bear Musical Jamboree Audio-Animatronics

The latest Imagineer That! episode goes behind the scenes at Country Bear Musical Jamboree, showing how Imagineers keep the Audio-Animatronics bears performance-ready.

7 days ago · May 29, 2026 | 10:23am ET

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New Disney Unscripted Episode: How Walt Disney Imagineering Built the New Mandalorian Smugglers Run Mission

A new Disney Unscripted episode goes behind the scenes of Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run, showing how Imagineers built the Mandalorian and Grogu mission now running at both Disneyland and Walt…

8 days ago · May 28, 2026 | 6:19pm ET

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Soarin' Across America Behind-the-Scenes: Disney Releases Production Filming Footage

Disney has released behind-the-scenes filming footage for Soarin' Across America, the new EPCOT attraction that spans 13 scenes across a 4-minute 50-second hang glider flight.

8 days ago · May 28, 2026 | 5:01pm ET

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Walt Disney Imagineering Files New Permit for Alien Swirling Saucers at Hollywood Studios

Walt Disney Imagineering filed a permit for Alien Swirling Saucers covering set element installation, with exhibit fabricator Icarus Exhibits named as contractor, pointing to show or creative work…

8 days ago · May 28, 2026 | 12:54pm ET

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Bluey's Wild World Virtual Queue Getting Easier to Secure at Disney's Animal Kingdom

The 10am virtual queue drop for Bluey's Wild World at Animal Kingdom is now lasting up to 90 minutes, making it far easier to secure a boarding group than on opening day.

8 days ago · May 28, 2026 | 11:47am ET

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Magic of Disney Animation Building Map: Five Zones, Full Layout Revealed

The Magic of Disney Animation's official map shows five zones inside the Hollywood Studios building, including an Olaf-hosted drawing class and a Mary Blair-inspired Alice in Wonderland playground…

8 days ago · May 28, 2026 | 8:17am ET

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Carousel of Progress to Close as Disney Confirms Major Overhaul — Biggest Update in Attraction's History

Carousel of Progress closes July 6, 2026, for its biggest overhaul since 1975. All four scenes are being replaced with new eras, and a Walt Disney Audio-Animatronics figure will open the show.

8 days ago · May 28, 2026 | 8:07am ET

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Carousel of Progress Refresh May Go Far Beyond Walt Disney Audio-Animatronics Addition

Carousel of Progress may be getting far more than a Walt Disney Audio-Animatronics figure — sources say the refresh could amount to a near-complete overhaul with an entirely new timeline replacing…

9 days ago · May 27, 2026 | 4:14pm ET

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WDI Files Permit for New Remy's Ratatouille Adventure Set Installation at EPCOT

Walt Disney Imagineering has filed a permit for set element installations at Remy's Ratatouille Adventure, the next step in adding new props and lighting promised when the ride reopened in November…

9 days ago · May 27, 2026 | 9:15am ET

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Bluey's Wild World Virtual Queue Hits Capacity in Seconds Again on Day Two

Bluey's Wild World virtual queue filled in roughly 2 seconds again on day two, with the 7am drop hitting capacity almost instantly. Disney has confirmed a standby queue will be added later.

9 days ago · May 27, 2026 | 7:06am ET

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Walt Disney Studios Courtyard Is Now the Best Character Spot at Walt Disney World

The Walt Disney Studios courtyard at Hollywood Studios has become the park's top character spot, with up to five characters roaming freely — no queues — including Goofy, Mulan, Rapunzel, and more.

10 days ago · May 26, 2026 | 1:50pm ET

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Walt Disney Studios Courtyard Gets New Snack Kiosk With Chip 'n' Dale Sipper at Hollywood Studios

A new snack kiosk has opened in the Animation Courtyard at Hollywood Studios, with the Chip 'n' Dale Ani-Made sipper — lemonade, pineapple juice, and watermelon syrup in a themed cup — priced at $19.

10 days ago · May 26, 2026 | 9:24am ET

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Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Opening Day: Two-Hour Wait and Queue Extends Behind Tower of Terror

Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets opened to the public at Hollywood Studios on Memorial Day weekend with two-hour waits and the queue stretching into a backstage area behind Tower of…

10 days ago · May 26, 2026 | 8:27am ET

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Bluey's Wild World Virtual Queue Reaches Capacity Almost Instantly on Opening Day at Disney's Animal Kingdom

Bluey's Wild World virtual queue at Animal Kingdom sold out in roughly 2 seconds at the 7am drop on opening day, May 26. A second drop opens at 10am for guests already in the park.

10 days ago · May 26, 2026 | 7:05am ET

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The Muppets Release Hilarious "Joe from Legal" Video Ahead of Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Opening

The Muppets posted a deadpan legal memo video ahead of Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets opening May 26 at Hollywood Studios, starring Joe from Legal clarifying the attraction's official…

11 days ago · May 25, 2026 | 12:29pm ET

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Wildlife Express Train Reopens with New Bluey Soundtrack at Disney's Animal Kingdom — Full Ride Video

Wildlife Express Train has reopened with a Bluey-themed soundtrack, a day ahead of the May 26 official opening. A full ride video shows the new audio from Harambe to Conservation Station.

11 days ago · May 25, 2026 | 10:14am ET

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Bluey's Wild World Opens Early at Disney's Animal Kingdom — Full Photo Tour of Conservation Station

Bluey's Wild World soft opens at Conservation Station a day early. The official May 26 launch brings a virtual queue via My Disney Experience, with drops at 7am and 10am daily.

11 days ago · May 25, 2026 | 9:46am ET

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Bluey's Wild World Virtual Queue Now in My Disney Experience App

The virtual queue for Bluey's Wild World at Conservation Station is now visible in My Disney Experience ahead of the May 26 opening at Animal Kingdom, with drops at 7am and 10am daily.

11 days ago · May 25, 2026 | 6:49am ET

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Hollywood Studios Baby Care Center Moves to New Walt Disney Studios Courtyard Location

Hollywood Studios' Baby Care Center has moved from Guest Relations on Hollywood Boulevard to the new Walt Disney Studios Courtyard, beside the entry to The Magic of Disney Animation building.

13 days ago · May 23, 2026 | 9:10am ET

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Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Muppets Review: What Works, What Doesn't, and the Verdict

Electric Mayhem takes over Rock 'n' Roller Coaster at Hollywood Studios. After riding during Annual Passholder previews, here are the first impressions - what lands, what falls short, and the overall…

14 days ago · May 22, 2026 | 2:07pm ET

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Soarin' Across America Now Open to All Guests at EPCOT Ahead of Official May 26 Opening

Soarin' Across America is open to all guests at EPCOT now, showing a 45-minute wait as of May 22 — four days before the official May 26 opening date.

14 days ago · May 22, 2026 | 11:35am ET

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Bitsy from SuperKitties Now Meeting Guests at Disney's Hollywood Studios

Bitsy from Disney Junior's SuperKitties is now meeting guests at Hollywood Studios on Commissary Lane, alternating with Sofia the First throughout the day at the Disney Junior meet and greet area.

14 days ago · May 22, 2026 | 10:50am ET