Disney Announces Theme Park Rule Changes, Guest Perks, Ride Closure End Updates

This week Disney announced news that matters for theme park fans including changes to theme park rules prompted by guest behavior, new discounts released plus news about upcoming attractions.

Each week, there is always something new happening, whether that includes ride closures, openings, or other things that could impact your trip! We 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. Mickey Visit brings you the latest Disney news and planning resources. See the major changes coming to Disney World in May and the Disneyland May changes. And the newest ride closures happening at Disneyland and Disney World in May.

Disney Announcements This Week

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First, some big stories across all of Disney that we are following.

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You can find these 13 Disney Hallmark ornaments right now on Amazon. See all these popular ornaments here. 

Disney revealed the changes to their weakest Star Wars ride this week. See all the new changes here.

Disney Store opening first of new physical store locations this week. See all the details on the changes.

Disney is bringing new Star Wars foods, popcorn bucket, and novelties to Disneyland and Walt Disney World. See all the new items and food.

Disneyland Announcements This Week

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Now on to Disneyland news from this week that you missed…

Reports are swirling that Disneyland is building a third theme park. They are missing this key detail and other important information. See what Disney confirmed to us.

A major rule change was made to pin trading which limits pin trading in Disneyland. Read more about this new change.

Disneyland just changed a ride closure date ahead of new overhaul. Learn more about this closure change and the new overlay. 

Three new perks were announced for Magic Key holders at Disneyland. See all these new perks here.

A change was made to park reservations to simplify the option for guests. Learn more about this new change. 

Disneyland announced a new popcorn bucket, treats, and summer desserts. See all these new treats and offerings here.

A new Disneyland hotel discount was just released but better savings might be available. Learn more about this newest discount.

Disneyland finally makes a major change in the app for Magic Key holders. See the newest change here.

A new Disneyland sale gives you an extra $20 off your tickets. Learn more about this new ticket discount. 

We used to say skip this Disneyland hotel but it’s now worthy of consideration. Read more about this hotel change here. 

We took a look at this Disneyland meal we have skipped for far too long. See our review of this popular meal here. 

The finale merchandise drop for the 70th Anniversary of Disneyland was just released. See all the new items coming.

Walt Disney World Announcements This Week

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Now on to Walt Disney World news from this week that you missed…

Disney World made a bus transportation change for select resorts. See the details on the changes.

These are the 2026 Disney World Halloween party dates to avoid if you hate crowds. See all the dates we recommend skipping.

Disney World is opening a new food location as part of one of the new rides coming this summer. See all the details and menu.

Disney World make a change to resort guest check in to make the process easier. Learn more about this change. 

A special cocktail class is returning to a restaurant many guests walk right past. See the details of the newest class. 

Disney World changed a popular ride to help manage safety issues caused by guest behavior. Read more about this change and why it was needed. 

We learned how to access the new Bluey attraction and there is no standby line offered. Learn how to access the new Bluey experience.

Disney World’s most expensive experiences and whether they are worth it. See all these experiences and our thoughts. 

Disney World expanded Dole Whip flavors and new cocktails in their menu changes. Read more about these new additions. 

Disney World gets more flight options after Spirit Airlines closes down. Learn more about all the new flight routes. 

We took a look at Disney World’s priciest restaurants and whether we’d pay for them again. See all the most expensive Disney World restaurants. 

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About Lindsay Brookshier

Lindsay Brookshier has been recognized as a Disney expert since 2017 and has been featured by outlets including CNBC, SFGate, NerdWallet, and Visit Anaheim. She holds a Master’s degree in English and visits Disneyland, Walt Disney World, Universal Studios Hollywood, and Universal Orlando multiple times each year, giving her first hand insight into park operations, seasonal trends, crowd patterns, and touring strategies.

Her experience also extends to Disney Cruise Line, where she has sailed on every class of ship, visited both of Disney’s private islands, and participated in specialty sailings such as Marvel Day at Sea and Very MerryTime cruises. This depth of travel allows her to provide practical, data informed travel guidance across Disney Parks, Disney Cruise Line, Universal theme parks, and related destinations.

As Content Director of Mickey Visit, Lindsay oversees editorial strategy and daily content. She also leads the development and analysis of Mickey Visit’s crowd calendars, using historical wait time data, ticket pricing trends, and seasonal attendance patterns to forecast park crowd levels. Lindsay writes touring plans, authors in depth reviews, and offers expert analysis on Disney experiences. She also serves as an expert on Disney discounts and merchandise, tracking ticket offers, hotel promotions, seasonal deals, major merchandise collaborations, and collectible releases across the parks and online.

Lindsay comes from a lifelong Disney family and has been visiting Disneyland since the 1990s. She is currently planning a Disney Cruise Line wedding and her favorite ride is the Haunted Mansion.

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