Disney World’s May 26 Rollout Poised to Pack Parks as Hollywood Studios Feels the Squeeze

Overview

• Disney, which launches new rides, shows, and seasonal offerings on May 26, confirmed a virtual queue with no standby for Bluey’s Wild World and free water‑park entry on check‑in day for resort guests through September 8.
• Hollywood Studios is stacking fresh draws such as Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets and Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live! on May 26, plus a new Mandalorian and Grogu mission at Smugglers Run days earlier, concentrating demand in a park with tight walkways and few high‑capacity rides.
• Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance has suffered frequent downtime that undercuts Early Entry, with reports Thursday describing mornings when it did not open and crowds then surging to Slinky Dog Dash, Tower of Terror, and Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway.
• Lightning Lane, Disney’s paid skip‑the‑line system, is priced near the top of its range for May 26, signaling heavy demand, and outlets say Disney could add more virtual queues or controlled entry if waits become unmanageable.
• Guests face a more tactical day that leans on the My Disney Experience app for virtual queues, Lightning Lane times, and mobile ordering, which increases phone use, earlier rope‑drop arrivals, and stress as plans shift when a single headliner goes down.