Triple Opening Day is here — Soarin', Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets, and Bluey's Wild World all open today. Two use virtual queues. Storms hit after 3pm. Here's your game plan.
★ Triple Opening Day · May 26 · 5 min read
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Tuesday · May 26 · 2026 · ☀ 93° · Triple Opening Day
★ Triple Opening Day · EPCOT · Hollywood Studios · Animal Kingdom ★
It's Here — Triple Opening Day at Walt Disney World
Soarin' Across America, Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets, and Bluey's Wild World all open today. Two use virtual queues. Storms arrive after 3pm. Here's your game plan.
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★ Disney · Walt Disney World · All Three Parks
Your Game Plan for Triple Opening Day — Virtual Queues, Rope Drop, and the 3pm Storm Window
Three attractions open today across three parks — all on the same morning. Here's what you need to know before you go:
EPCOT — Soarin' Across America opens to the general public today. No virtual queue — this one uses the standard standby line and Lightning Lane. The new film celebrating America's 250th runs in The Land pavilion. Grab a S'morin' Across America milkshake at The Land while you wait. First reviews called it a solid improvement over Around the World, with some CGI caveats.
Hollywood Studios — Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets requires a virtual queue today, per WDWNT . The park opens one hour early. Join the virtual queue at park open and at 1pm if boarding groups remain. The adjacent gift shop, Rock Around the Shop, is now open with full Muppets merchandise.
Animal Kingdom — Bluey's Wild World uses a virtual queue and requires taking the Wildlife Express Train to Conservation Station — Attractions Magazine has the full access guide . The experience soft-opened yesterday to strong early reviews. Laughing Place has photos and video from the soft open . New Bluey merchandise is also available at the park. Note: Robert Irwin now narrates a portion of the Wildlife Express Train, per WDWNT .
Weather window: Mostly sunny until 3pm, then a 40% storm chance. Prioritize outdoor waits and new experiences in the morning.
★ Sources: WDWNT → · Attractions Magazine → · Laughing Place →
★ Universal · Epic Universe
Epic Universe Is Building a Nighttime Fireworks Show — Spotlights Now Installed
WDWNT reports that Epic Universe is actively installing spotlights behind a new fireworks launch pad, on the roof of the Helios Grand Hotel, and inside the Constellation Fountain — all components of what appears to be a large-scale nighttime spectacular in development. The park celebrates its first birthday this week and currently lacks a dedicated nighttime show, a gap that has been noticed by guests and reviewers. The installation suggests the show is further along than previously indicated. No official announcement or opening date has been made by Universal.
⬤ Disney · Galaxy's Edge
Jon Favreau on Bringing Mando & Grogu to the Parks
In a D23 interview, director Jon Favreau discussed the decision to move The Mandalorian to theaters and what that means for its presence at Disney Parks. WDWNT has the interview highlights — Favreau says the theatrical release was about reaching new audiences and deepening the parks connection.
⬤ Disney · Hollywood Studios
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live Coming to Hollywood Studios
A show called "Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live" is coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios. Attractions Magazine has the announcement — the show will give the Disney Jr. demographic a dedicated Hollywood Studios experience, adding to a park now packed with new openings this week.
★ Attractions Magazine →
★ Disney · Construction & Openings
Characters Arrive at Studios Courtyard Early; Lakeshore Lodge Roof Takes Shape
Fan-favorite characters moved into Walt Disney Studios Courtyard at Hollywood Studios a day ahead of official opening, per Laughing Place , who photographed them in the newly opened area. A new Baby Care Center has also opened inside the Courtyard. In Bay Lake, WDWNT reports that roofing on the Lakeshore Lodge cabins is now complete — Disney's next Bay Lake resort is advancing steadily toward its future opening. The project replaces the old Disney's Fort Wilderness Cabins with an entirely new lodging concept on the shoreline.
★ Sources: Laughing Place → · WDWNT →
S'morin' milkshakes, Universal patents , patriotic popcorn, and a new nonstop flight to Tokyo.
S'morin' Across America Milkshake Now Available at The Land Pavilion
Disney · Magic Kingdom
Main Street Confectionery Rolls Out Patriotic Red, White & Blue Snacks for Summer
Universal Files Patents for Lifelike Animated Characters, Custom Vending, and New Ride Loading
Travel · Orlando ↔ Tokyo
ZIPAIR Launches Nonstop Orlando–Tokyo Flight, Connecting Two Disney Theme Park Cities
Busch Gardens · Tampa
Summer Nights Now Running at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Through August 9
Three parks. Three openings. Two virtual queues. One morning window before the 3pm storms. Make it count.
— Park Pulse Daily — May 26, 2026
★ Week Ahead Forecast
Today's great until 3pm (40% storms). Wednesday–Thursday get messy (70%+). Plan new attraction visits for this morning.
★ TUE = Triple Opening Day · Virtual queues active at rope drop
Coming up in the parks
SeaWorld Pass Member & Military Picnic Weekend + Busch Gardens Pin Trading
SeaWorld Orlando hosts its annual Military/Veteran Picnic (May 30–31). Busch Gardens Tampa holds Pin Trading Weekend on May 30.
SeaWorld IGNITE Fireworks & Drone Show Opens
SeaWorld Orlando's IGNITE Fireworks Spectacular and new drone show launch, running through September 7.
Busch Gardens Giraffe Celebration Weekend
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay hosts Giraffe Celebration Weekend, June 20–21.
America 250th Anniversary Fireworks — Disney World & Disneyland
Special Independence Day fireworks marking America's 250th anniversary at both coasts.
Busch Gardens Bier Fest Brews & BBQ Begins
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay's Bier Fest runs July 25 through August 30, 2026.
Disney · Animal Kingdom
Robert Irwin Now Narrates Part of Animal Kingdom's Wildlife Express Train
New Bluey Merchandise Has Arrived at Disney's Animal Kingdom
Disney · Collectibles
5 Details in the New $400 LEGO Disney Main Street, U.S.A. Set Worth Knowing
Attractions Magazine →
Universal · Hollywood Studios
Full Muppets Coaster Merchandise List & Prices from Rock Around the Shop
Disney · Hollywood Studios
New Baby Care Center Opens Inside WDW Studios Courtyard at Hollywood Studios
Disney · Disney World Restaurants
A Lot of Big Menu Changes Just Hit Disney World Restaurants This Week
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