Disney Announces Resort Changes, Special Event Dates, and New Discounts

This week, Disney announced more resort hopping restrictions, end dates for ongoing closures, holiday details, and party dates, plus new discounts and perks.

Each week, there is always something new happening, whether it’s ride closures, openings, or other changes 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. See the news from last week here.

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Disney Announcements This Week

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Here are all the new rides coming to Disney in 2027, including some we are so excited for. Read more about all these new rides and expansions. 

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These are all the nine Disney Resort hotel projects coming in the future. Learn more about all the newest projects for next year. 

A major app change was made to improve the experience for guests using Disney gift cards. See why we are so excited about this change.

Additional Disney+ perks were released for this summer for subscribers. Learn more about this newest lineup of perks. 

Disney quietly retired this fan favorite theme park tradition after 30 years. Read more about this tradition and its end.

Take a look at these six official Disney popcorn buckets you can find on Amazon right now. See all these popcorn buckets and order them now.

Disneyland Announcements This Week

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

Disneyland made an unexpected change to one of their most cherished flagship attractions. See why this change might be a bit controversial among fans. 

We got the first look at the new Christmas foods coming this holiday season to Disneyland. Learn about all the new foods that were revealed.

Haunted Mansion was added to Disneyland’s ride closure calendar. See when the classic ride will be closed and why.

Disneyland reveals a new Downtown Disney location opening soon. Read more about this newest dining location coming to Disneyland.

Disney fans enter a contest to get their recipe featured on a Disneyland restaurant menu. See all the details and how to enter here.

Disneyland just revealed a special license plate just for Magic Key holders. Learn how to get this new frame here. 

Disney officials confirmed that a guest fell down the 50-foot drop on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Read more about this incident and Disney’s comment.

A Disneyland ride closure is coming to an end soon after an eight-week-long refurbishment. See which ride is opening and when. 

Walt Disney World Announcements This Week

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

A new flash sale on Disney World tickets was just announced available only for a limited time. See all the details of this new discount offer.

This Disney World bar offers a nice respite from the busy theme park crowds. Learn which bar is a great break for guests on a busy day.

Read all the best and worst Yelp reviews on Magic Kingdom and see if we agree. See our opinion and how it stacks up against the reviews.

This immersive restaurant at Hollywood Studios is a fan favorite for kids. Learn which restaurant all families say you cannot skip. 

Disney cracked down on pin trading and another change might be coming soon. Read more about the new pin trading restrictions.

This Magic Kingdom restaurant is the perfect escape from the crowds with perfectly healthy food. See why we love this restaurant. 

A Disney World closure for a popular character interaction area is ending soon. Learn more about the return of this popular area. 

Disney hints at new resort hopping restrictions and ends a popular holiday tradition. Read about this newest restriction and how it may impact resort hopping.

A new Disney Springs dining location just revealed its full menu and drinks. See all the new items coming soon. 

Disney+ is offering new perks for Disney World stays, like a free ticket add-on and hotel discounts. Learn about these newest offers and savings. 

The Disney World Monsters, Inc. roller coaster reached a new milestone. Read more about this newest update here. 

Disney World announced all the details and dates for the 2026 holiday Christmas parties. See all the new holiday news here. 

Is this the best Disney World character dining? Many guests miss it. Learn which character dining is our favorite. 

Disney is testing a new change to help guests find resort merchandise more easily. Read more about this newest app update to find merch items. 

A Disney World dining location is now closed permanently for future expansion. See which restaurant is now closed for good. 

There were five resort announcements made for Disney World that will impact future stays. Learn more about the news on the resort hotels. 

Disney World made a change by cracking down on Disney Resort hotel guests’ benefits. Read more about this major crackdown here.

This popular Disney World resort hotel perk will likely last through 2027. See why this perk is so popular with guests. 

One of DIsney World’s best experiences for adults on property is hidden inside this resort. Learn more about this fun experience. 

We took a look at Disney World’s best princess dining meal, and it’s not in Magic Kingdom. Read more about this overlooked spot here. 

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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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