5. Ride launch now testing for TRON Lightcycle / Run

It looks like testing is continuing to progress well for TRON Lightcycle / Run. The attraction saw its first full-speed launch test at Magic Kingdom this week. Disney shared a video of the testing in action, which you can check out here. No opening date for this attraction has been shared just yet, but with the grand opening of Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind coming up next week, Disney may be ready to announce when they’re opening their next “big” attraction in the near future.

6. Tickets now on sale for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

Tickets are now on sale for the 2022 return of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party for hotel guests. This year's event will kick off on August 12 and run for 37 select nights through October 31. Tickets run from $109 to $199. Tickets go on sale to the general public later this week on May 18. This year’s event will bring back several popular entertainment experiences including the Hocus Pocus-themed castle show and the Boo-To-You parade. You can learn more information about this year’s event at the official event website here.

7. Character meet and greet removed from Genie+ at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

A quick change has been made to the $15 Genie+ service at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The Mickey and Minnie in Red Carpet Dreams character meet and greet has been removed from the service, after only just being added to the service in April. The Olaf meet and greet at the park is still available as a Genie+ selection, but it seems doubtful that the Mickey and Minnie meet and greet will be added back.

8. Cirque du Soleil: Drawn to Live dark until May 24

Cirque du Soleil: Drawn to Life is currently dark right now for a few days while the performers take a well-earned break. It was announced that the show will resume perfomances in just under two weeks on May 24. The next break for Cirque Du Soleil will be in the Fall, from September 11 through 19.