{"id":259010,"date":"2026-05-05T09:49:07","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T09:49:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/259010\/"},"modified":"2026-05-05T09:49:07","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T09:49:07","slug":"heres-why-may-is-a-big-month-at-walt-disney-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/259010\/","title":{"rendered":"Here\u2019s why May is a big month at Walt Disney World"},"content":{"rendered":"

BAY LAKE, Fla. \u2013 Big Thunder Mountain Railroad<\/a>\u2019s reopening was just the opening act in May, as Walt Disney World<\/a> is rolling out a full slate of new experiences this month, with major updates and additions landing May 22 and May 26 across multiple parks.<\/p>\n

Mando, Grogu take over Millennium Falcon<\/p>\n

Starting May 22, Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run at Disney\u2019s Hollywood Studios gets a story overhaul \u2014 and a familiar face. <\/p>\n

Mando and Grogu join the mission as guests team up to track down ex-Imperial officers on Tatooine. For the first time, the crew will also control their own destination, with potential stops at Bespin, Endor and Coruscant.<\/p>\n

Soarin\u2019 gets an American makeover<\/p>\n

Soarin’ Across America poster (Disney Parks)<\/p>\n

Also debuting May 26 at EPCOT, Soarin\u2019 Across America <\/a>replaces the previous film with a coast-to-coast tour of U.S. landmarks and natural wonders \u2014 complete with the attraction\u2019s signature scents and sweeping score. <\/p>\n

The update arrives as the nation approaches its 250th birthday.<\/p>\n

Bluey\u2019s wild world at Conservation Station<\/p>\n

Bluey & Bingo (Disney Parks)<\/p>\n

Bluey and Bingo aren\u2019t just coming to Walt Disney World<\/a> \u2014 they\u2019re bringing Australia with them.<\/p>\n

Starting May 26 at Disney\u2019s Animal Kingdom, guests can head to Conservation Station to play games straight from \u201cBluey\u201d episodes \u2014 with an animal twist \u2014 snap photos with the beloved Blue Heeler sisters and discover wildlife native to Australia at \u201cJumping Junction.\u201d <\/p>\n

Animation Courtyard transforms into Walt Disney Studios lot<\/p>\n

Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live! (Disney Parks)<\/p>\n

There\u2019s something powerful about a place that turns the act of watching into the act of creating.<\/p>\n

Starting May 26, Animation Courtyard at Disney\u2019s Hollywood Studios reimagines itself as \u201cThe Walt Disney Studios,\u201d drawing inspiration from Disney\u2019s legendary Burbank, California, campus. It\u2019s the first phase of a larger transformation \u2014 setting the stage for \u201cThe Magic of Disney Animation,\u201d<\/a> a full interactive experience arriving in late summer 2026.<\/p>\n

Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live! will also debut in the new soundstage. Mickey and Minnie kick off a party \u2014 but their pals are missing, sending guests on a song-and-dance search mission.<\/p>\n

Rock \u2018n\u2019 Roller Coaster starring Muppets gets electric makeover<\/p>\n

Rock \u2018n\u2019 Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets<\/a> reopens May 26 at Disney\u2019s Hollywood Studios with a full Muppets-themed overhaul.<\/p>\n

The Electric Mayhem headlines a high-speed concert experience featuring a new soundtrack,<\/a> celebrity cameos, an Audio-Animatronics Scooter and a reimagined queue inside G-Force Records.<\/p>\n

Cool Kids Summer kicks off<\/p>\n

GoofyCore at CommuniCore Hall. (Copyright 2025 by WKMG ClickOrlando – All rights reserved.)<\/p>\n

All of this rolls into Cool Kids Summer, running May 26 – Sept. 8, bringing DJ-fueled dance parties, surprise character appearances and extended park hours across all four Walt Disney World theme parks.<\/p>\n

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