Tomorrow: Soarin' Across America, The Muppets coaster, and Bluey's Wild World all open to the public on the same day. Plus SeaWorld's new ride debuts tonight.
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Tomorrow Is Triple Opening Day — Soarin', the Muppets Coaster, and Bluey All Arrive at Once
First reviews of Soarin' Across America are in, SeaWorld's Expedition Odyssey: Fire & Ice makes its debut tonight, and the parks are packed with Memorial Day weekend visitors.
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★ Disney · Walt Disney World
Three Attractions, Three Parks, One Tuesday: What to Know Before the Big Day
Tuesday, May 26 is shaping up to be one of the most consequential single days in Walt Disney World's recent history. Soarin' Across America opens at EPCOT as the park's updated hang-glider simulator reimagined for America's 250th anniversary. Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets opens at Hollywood Studios — the park also opens one hour early that day. And Bluey's Wild World launches at Animal Kingdom, bringing the beloved animated family to life through interactive, animal-inspired play experiences. Three parks. Three debuts. All in the same morning window before the afternoon storms roll in. WDWNT has first reviews of Soarin' , TouringPlans previewed the Muppets coaster , and Attractions Magazine reviewed Bluey's Wild World — all three covered below. Best strategy: arrive at your chosen park at rope drop and tackle the new attraction first.
★ Sources: WDWNT → · TouringPlans → · Attractions Magazine →
Soarin' Across America: It Takes Flight — With Some Caveats
The first critic reviews of Soarin' Across America are in before Tuesday's public opening, and the verdict is cautiously positive. WDWNT calls it a film that "takes flight" — an improvement over the tired Around the World version — while noting some CGI sequences and a few conspicuously missing landmarks that long-time fans will clock immediately. Theme Park Insider's Robert Niles asks a deeper question: why does a theme park spend money showing you places you could actually visit? His answer is more generous than his premise — the ride earns its place, even if the philosophical underpinning is a bit peculiar. The new film is tied to America's 250th anniversary, so expect heavy Americana framing: national parks, small towns, coastlines, and landmarks from sea to sea. Those hoping for a return to the original Soarin' Over California film will need to look to Disneyland for that one.
★ Sources: WDWNT → · Theme Park Insider →
Full POV: Expedition Odyssey Fire & Ice Debuts at SeaWorld
SeaWorld Orlando's new immersive flying theatre experience officially opens tonight, May 25. Laughing Place has a full POV first look — the sequel to last year's original flying theatre. The ride takes guests on a soaring expedition through dramatic fire and ice landscapes. Ahead of tomorrow's public debut, it's already generating strong buzz.
⬤ Disney · Hollywood Studios
Inside the Muppets Coaster Queue — and Hints of What's Next
TouringPlans got into the new Rock 'n' Roller Coaster queue before opening and found it densely packed with Muppet details — props, gags, and what may be breadcrumbs for a larger Muppet expansion at Hollywood Studios. Their review calls it one of the best queues in the park. Len's full ride review is also live.
★ Disney · Animal Kingdom
Bluey's Wild World Reviewed: It Suits Animal Kingdom
Attractions Magazine attended a media preview of Bluey's Wild World, the new interactive experience opening Tuesday at Animal Kingdom, and filed a glowing report. The experience leans into animal-inspired games and movement activities featuring Bluey and Bingo, with enough genuine play value to keep kids engaged and parents entertained. The critic notes it integrates naturally with Animal Kingdom's sensibility — active, outdoor-leaning, and built around discovery rather than passive spectacle. It opens to the public Tuesday, May 26. Arrive early: with Memorial Day weekend crowds still in park, lines for the meet-and-greet component are expected to be significant from the jump.
★ Source: Attractions Magazine →
Fast & Furious track sighting, hidden courtyard details, a secret dinner , and frozen treats all over Orlando.
Universal · Epic Universe
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Disney · Hollywood Studios
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Universal · Kids Resort
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Three attractions. Three parks. One Tuesday. There has never been a better argument for arriving at rope drop.
— Park Pulse Daily — May 24, 2026
★ Memorial Day Weekend Forecast
Storms roll through this afternoon (60% chance), but Monday clears nicely — save Tuesday's triple opening for an early start before afternoon showers.
★ TUE = Triple Opening Day · Arrive at rope drop
Coming up in the parks
Expedition Odyssey: Fire & Ice Opens — SeaWorld Orlando
SeaWorld's new immersive flying theatre experience officially opens to the public today. Full POV already available from Laughing Place.
Triple Opening Day — Soarin', Muppets Coaster & Bluey's Wild World
Soarin' Across America at EPCOT, Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets at Hollywood Studios (opens 1 hr early), and Bluey's Wild World at Animal Kingdom all open to the public.
SeaWorld Pass Member & Military Picnic Weekend
SeaWorld Orlando hosts its annual Pass Member and Military/Veteran Picnic, May 30–31.
SeaWorld IGNITE Fireworks & All-New Drone Show Begins
The IGNITE Fireworks Spectacular and a new drone show launch at SeaWorld Orlando, running through September 7.
Haunted Mansion Collector Card Sets Are Now at Walt Disney World
Disney · Collectibles
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