Welcome to 2026! I’m hopeful that this will be the start to a great year. I will be kicking things off by running the Disney World marathon this month – wish me luck! It will be an interesting year for the theme parks, as Disney World prepares to open a number of new attractions in 2027-2028. There are still plenty of great things happening in 2026, too! What are you most looking forward to?
Disney news
- Rock n Roller Coaster starring Aerosmith will close on March 2, 2026. When it reopens this summer, it will be starring the Muppets!
- Typhoon Lagoon will close for refurbishment on February 14th, and Blizzard Beach will reopen on February 15th.
- Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto at the Polynesian resort now opens a bit earlier, at 11am. There is also currently a “join the waitlist” walkup option on the app.
- Sprinkles, the cupcake shop in Disney Springs, closed permanently on January 1, 2026.
- Disney Cruise Line’s family cabanas on Castaway Cay are being renamed the Sandcastle Cabanas.
- A number of new things are opening in Disneyland Paris this year, including a Frozen-themed land and several new restaurants and stores.
- Star Wars fans can look forward to watching the original 1977 version of A New Hope in theaters in February 2027, in honor of the 50 year anniversary.
- Disney and Hallmark have teamed up to create a Christmas movie, which takes place in Disney World. It will be released next Christmas season!
Disney rumors
Animal Kingdom // Disney has filed some construction permits for the Tree of Life, leading to some sensationalized headlines about the tree being removed. Most sources actually seem to indicate that this is just regular maintenance and refurbishment.
Magic Kingdom // Haunted Mansion has also gotten a few permits filed, with the paperwork stating it is to “install set elements.” There are a few different things this could be, though an update to the bride seems most likely since Disneyland just got that done last year.
Other Disney blogs
If you want even more thoughts (besides mine!) about Jollywood Nights and staying club level at Coronado Springs, Jenn from Fairest Run of All shares her take on it.
Alison at Everything Mouse shares the info on what’s not included on a Disney Cruise.
Ever wondered what a Garden Wing room was like at the Contemporary? Mouse Hacking takes us inside!
Resorts Gal shares a great article about the best Disney resorts for families with kids.
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