This week, Disney announced new ride details, holiday food guides, discounts on tickets and travel, 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 in these announcements. See the news from last week here.
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Disney Announcements This Week
Black Friday Disney and Universal deals on tickets & travel released early for 2026. See more details about these deals.
Popular Disney influencer shares what “rules” they follow filming in the parks and being honest with followers. Read more about their approach to park content.
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Starbucks holiday drink menu arrives at Disneyland and Disney World. See the holiday drink menu here.
Disney testing big improvement to parking lot confusion at theme parks. Read more about the new parking improvement.
Hallmark announces 2027 Hallmark Christmas movie cruise dates and booking details. See the cruise dates and booking information here.
New Disney Starbucks Christmas collection arrives at parks! See all designs online soon. See more details about the new collection.
Universal Orlando announces future roller coaster for newest theme park. Learn more about the upcoming roller coaster.
Big Disney gift card discount about to drop and will sell out quickly, here’s how to get it. Learn how to get this discount. Note, that as of publish this had sold out and we shared other options to save on gift cards here.
100th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade reveals new floats, Disney balloons, and returning favorites. Read more about the parade lineup.
Freeform announces “25 Days of Christmas” 2026 movie schedule. See the complete movie schedule here.
More Disney layoffs reportedly incoming in the thousands with some areas aiming for 20% savings. Read more about the reported changes.
A new report revealed that a big chunk of the recent Imagineering layoffs are tied to one specific theme park expansion project being put on the back burner. See all the details and what was impacted.
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Disneyland Announcements This Week
Disneyland adds new restaurant seating area to continue improving guest experience. Learn more about the new seating area.
Disneyland just changed how rope drop works with major arrival change. Read more about the new arrival process.
Disneyland announces new Magic Key perk that is first-ever for passholders in private space. Learn more about this exclusive perk.
New Disneyland Christmas popcorn buckets & more novelties revealed for 2026. See more details here.
Disneyland announces Disney Visa card member discount perk. Learn more about this discount.
Disneyland Christmas foods announced for 2026! Read more about the holiday food offerings.
All Disneyland Festival of Holidays 2026 menus released. Read more and see all the menus.
Disneyland adds new perk for Magic Key holders, plus more discounts & freebies. Learn more about the new perk.
Disneyland ride reportedly receiving surprising change in 2027 ahead of major land overhaul. Read more about the upcoming ride change.
Downtown Disney country concert series lineup announced for 2026. See the full concert lineup here.
Walt Disney World Announcements This Week
Disney Springs Christmas Tree Stroll lineup announced for 2026. See the full Christmas tree lineup here.
Disney World has announced 6 new rides and additions coming to Animal Kingdom. Read more about the upcoming additions.
Disney World reveals where to meet Santa at all four theme parks and outside the parks. See all the Santa locations here.
Disney World reveals four freebies at 2026 Christmas parties many will miss. Learn more about these free perks.
Disney World 2026 Christmas food guide: Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, theme parks, Disney Springs, Jollywood. See the complete holiday food guide.
Disney World has shared details on the popular seasonal character dining. See all the information and dates.
There are 12 big changes coming to Disney World in November and December 2026. Read more about all the upcoming changes.
Disney World announces closure end date for months-long refurb as another closure begins. See more details about the closures.
Disney World announces new discounts for public, Visa cardholders, passholders, and Florida residents. Learn more about these discounts.
Disney announces 5 changes to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party in 2026. Read more about what’s changing this year.
Disney World adds annual passholder perks with new discounts, exclusive merch, and special treats. See more details about the new passholder perks.
Disney reveals free perks for guests at each Disney World hotel. Learn more about the free hotel perks.
Disney shares plan for next college program alumni homecoming weekend event. Read more about the upcoming event.
New Disney World Christmas popcorn buckets & more novelties revealed for 2026 season. See more details about the new merchandise.
Disney World announces first-of-its-kind WWE event featuring John Cena. Learn more about this special event.
Disney World confirms end date for popular Christmas ride overlay. Read more about the ride’s final date.
Disney World just revealed more Christmas foods for 2026. See the new holiday food offerings here.
Disney World reopens popular restaurant after extended closure with dining & menu changes. Read more about the reopening and menu changes.
Magic Kingdom restaurant based on classic ride has secret menu some don’t know about and chilly AC. Read more about this restaurant here!
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