This week’s Disney news includes holiday announcements at Disneyland and Walt Disney World, plus new merchandise collaborations ahead of the new Zootopia 2 film. We will share a roundup of all of the key Disneyland and Disney World news you may have missed this week.
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Major Disney News You Missed This Week
Starting with the latest Disneyland news…
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The refurbishment period for Indiana Jones Adventure has been extended. Learn more about its upcoming closure in our separate article.
We learned about a returning holiday show coming to Disneyland, along with a preview of new character outfits for the upcoming season. See all the holiday characters and the new character show coming soon to Disneyland here.
Ahead of the Country Music Association Awards, Downtown Disney will be hosting a variety of live country music performances. Find out more about these upcoming concerts in our coverage of the event.
A top hotel near Disneyland has just completed its multi-million dollar, full-property renovation that has been in progress since last summer. Read more about all the details about this upcoming renovation here.
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Disneyland is finally ending a multi-month ride closure. All details here.
Now for the news at Disney World this week…
The 2026 schedule for Extended Evening Hours has been revealed for the first few weeks into January. Learn more about all the dates scheduled for Extended Evening Hours here.
Disney World has announced the special event foods that will be available at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party which includes over 40 new items. See the entire food guide here for the upcoming holiday event.
We also learned about the new complimentary cookie and treat lineup for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. Read about all the free cookies and drinks coming to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party.
There is a new update available for the Disney World app with enhancements to make planning your day more convenient. Learn more about this new update and what to expect with these improvements.
A selection of new Disney merchandise is coming to movie theaters for Zootopia 2, including new popcorn buckets, keychains, and even an exclusive Lorcana card. See the first look at this new popcorn bucket and other merchandise.
Many popular brands have also announced new merchandise collaborations with Disney for the new Zootopia 2 film. Learn more about all these collaborations here.
We also learned about a new Disney Bellagio show coming to Las Vegas ahead of their new Formula 1 collaboration plus a new merchandise line. Read more about this new show plus the new merchandise line coming soon.
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