Walt Disney World has quietly put together a formidable slate for summer, and it all begins in May 2026. This includes AP appreciation, aggressive discounts, attraction openings, and extra hours. This offers a rundown of the biggest updates, additions, changes to on-site perks, crowds, and more starting this month. We’re not going to pretend this is some monster lineup that makes Walt Disney World a must-do destination for the hottest months…

Magic Kingdom is about to have its least-busy day until at least the start of Party Season, easily it’s lowest crowd date of the first 8 months of 2026, and perhaps #1 of the entire year once the dust settles. Here’s when to visit, which is the same day a private Dave Matthews Band is being held in front of Cinderella Castle at night! As we’ve discussed breathlessly on this blog,…