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Disney Unscripted: How WDI Built the New Mandalorian and Grogu Mission for Smugglers Run on Unreal Engine 5
ByNate May 28, 2026June 8, 2026

Reading Time: 3 minutesDisney has released a new episode of Disney Unscripted that goes deep into how Walt Disney Imagineering rebuilt Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run for the new Mandalorian and Grogu mission. The behind-the-scenes episode covers both the creative and technical transformation of the attraction — including a major revelation about the technology powering the ride today. Quick…

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CFTOD Plans Disney World Western Way Road Improvements Starting June 29, 2026
ByNate May 27, 2026June 8, 2026

Reading Time: 3 minutesConstruction is coming to the Western Way and Buena Vista Drive intersection near Walt Disney World. The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District has issued a bid for an interim road improvement project at the intersection, with work set to begin June 29, 2026 and targeting substantial completion within 60 days — around late August. If…

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WDI Files Permit for New Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Set Installations at EPCOT
ByNate May 27, 2026June 3, 2026

Reading Time: 2 minutesWalt Disney Imagineering has filed a new permit for set element installations at Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure in EPCOT’s France Pavilion, signaling that the next phase of the ride’s enhancement is moving forward. The permit follows Disney’s November 2025 promise to add new props and lighting to the queue and attraction after the 3D-to-2D conversion —…

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Disney Springs Food Trucks Expected to Close Permanently in June 2026
ByNate May 27, 2026June 3, 2026

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Disney Springs food trucks are closing for good. The three trucks currently operating at Exposition Park on the West Side of Disney Springs — Urban Eatery Cilantro, GoJuice, and 4Rivers Cantina — are expected to leave in mid-June 2026. Disney has not made an official announcement, but the area is expected to be reconfigured…

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Walt Disney Studios Courtyard Gets New Snack Kiosk With Chip ‘n’ Dale Sipper at Hollywood Studios
ByNate May 26, 2026June 3, 2026

Reading Time: 3 minutesA new outdoor snack kiosk is open in the Walt Disney Studios courtyard at Hollywood Studios as of May 26, and it comes with a limited-edition Chip ‘n’ Dale-themed sipper that is going to be a popular grab. Here is the full menu and everything you need to know about the new Cool Kids’ Summer…

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New Disney+ Documentary Goes Behind the Scenes of Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian
ByNate May 21, 2026June 3, 2026

Reading Time: 2 minutesDisney+ is giving us a rare look at the people who built Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows. A new documentary — The Magic Behind Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows — premieres June 10, 2026, and it puts the Imagineers and artists at the center of the story rather than…

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Disney Updates Turf Club Refurbishment Schedule at Saratoga Springs Resort
ByNate May 21, 2026June 3, 2026

Reading Time: 2 minutesIf you have a dining reservation at The Turf Club Bar & Grill or are staying at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa this spring or summer, the refurbishment schedule has changed. Disney has revised the individual closure dates within the overall window, and the Lounge is now closing later than originally planned while the…

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The Mandalorian and Grogu Jetpack Sipper: Price, Locations, and Release Date at Hollywood Studios
ByNate May 21, 2026June 3, 2026

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Mandalorian and Grogu Jetpack Sipper is coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios on May 22, 2026, and unlike the limited mobile-order BDX Droid Bucket, this one is available in person at six locations across the park. At $34.79, it is a step up in price — but also a much more accessible purchase for guests…

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Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run Complete Guide — Mandalorian and Grogu Mission
ByNate May 20, 2026June 2, 2026

Reading Time: 5 minutesMillennium Falcon: Smugglers Run gets a complete overhaul on May 22, 2026 — the same day Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu hits theaters. The new mission brings a full Mandalorian storyline, three selectable destinations, expanded engineer controls, and a hidden Grogu Mode that replaces the old Chewie Mode. Here is your complete guide to…

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Disney World Reveals Bluey’s Wild World Operating Hours for Memorial Day Opening
ByNate May 20, 2026June 2, 2026

Reading Time: 4 minutesBluey’s Wild World opens at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on May 26, 2026, and Disney has now revealed the operating hours for opening day. The experience runs from 8:30am to 3:45pm — shorter than a full park day — and it operates via virtual queue only with no standby line during the initial opening period. If…

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