This week, news about Disney’s Disability Access Service (DAS) has dominated headlines along with new closures announced, restaurant reopening dates, and policy changes.
At Mickey Visit, we are constantly covering the latest Disney theme park news. Each week, there is always something new happening, whether that includes ride closures, openings, or other things that could impact your trip! We will share a roundup of all of the key Disneyland and Walt Disney World news you missed with these announcements.
You can also check out our roundup of the key news from last week here, and the rides leaving Disneyland in 2026 and the January changes at Disney World here. See a new Disneyland ride closure here and ride rules update here. See the news from next week here.
Disneyland News This Week
First, let’s start with Disneyland news from this week that you missed…
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Disney has reversed course on a previously denied shareholder proposal seeking a review of the Disability Access System (DAS) changes and has decided to allow the proposal. Soon after we learned of this reversal, we got materials detailing Disney’s recommendation to board members on how to vote on this DAS proposal and when this meeting will take place. See the most recent coverage on the DAS proposal here!
Disneyland has kicked off a major round of construction for the addition of four new rides and a complete overhaul of major infrastructure. Read more about all this major construction and new rides at Disneyland!
Disneyland’s fanciest restaurant has announced a reopening date for a major extended closure. Learn more about the new opening date and changes.
Disneyland has just made a quiet change to its booking window for theme park tickets, which gives visitors more flexibility when planning their vacation. Read more about this change to booking theme park tickets.
Oga’s Cantina is now scheduled for a multi-week closure ahead of the changes coming to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Read more about the closure and the dates it is taking place.
One of our top Disney trip essentials was just recalled by its manufacturer, and this is a recall you need to know about. Learn more about this recall and how to get a free replacement.
Disney is debuted the new Disneyland Handcrafted film from documentarian Leslie Iwerks this week. Read our full review here and why this documentary feels more like a feature film!
LEGOLAND California is getting ready to welcome an impressive new addition that is the first roller coaster coming to the resort in more than 20 years. See more about the new roller coaster that takes aim at Disneyland’s Space Mountain.
Walt Disney World News This Week
Now for the Disney World news…
Two major construction projects are happening right now at Magic Kingdom to make way for two brand new lands and it is starting to impact the Haunted Mansion. Read all about the impacts to the classic attraction during the construction process.
Animal Kingdom is also going through major construction with the newest Encanto attraction hitting a major new milestone. Learn more about the construction for the new Tropical Americas land.
A fan favorite restaurant is finally opening after six years with a new look and menu. See the menu released for this experience which hasn’t returned since COVID!
Disney World has multiple resort pools, transportation, and other amenities under refurbishment for the next few months, as well as plans for 2027. Learn about all the planned closures here.
Three popular Walt Disney World Resort hotel restaurants are being impacted by ongoing construction, with two locations closing for several months and a third remaining open but experiencing view disruptions due to nearby work. Learn more about all these major construction impacts.
Construction was also spotted at Expedition Everest in Animal Kingdom. Read more about the refurbishment taking place at this popular ride.
Disney World has announced the dates and the concert lineup for the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. See all the dates and concerts here.
And for Universal Orlando news…
Universal Orlando has announced a brand new roller coaster coming to Universal Studios Florida and another attraction that will close permanently once this ride opens. Read more about this new roller coaster coming next year.
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