This week, Disney revealed menu changes, more ride closures, and discounts and events for summer 2026. We will share a roundup of all of the key Disneyland and Walt Disney World news you missed with these announcements.
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!
You can also check out our roundup of the key news from last week here and the rides leaving Disneyland in 2026 and major 2026 changes at Disney World here. Disneyland just added a new ride closure here. See the latest Disney news here.
Disneyland Announces Closures and Other Changes
First, let’s start with Disneyland news from this week that you missed…
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Disneyland just made a change to a resort offering that directly impacts how morning rope drop works for all guests. Learn more about this major change that will impact your morning here.
Disneyland is launching an exciting new project on January 22, 2026. See why Disney fans need to mark their calendar for this date.
Disneyland just added more restaurant and ride closures to the refurbishment calendar. Read all about the new list of closures as we go into refurb season.
One of Disneyland’s most iconic restaurants is getting a refresh during an upcoming closure for refurbishment of the inside space. Learn more about the upcoming Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar closure.
Disneyland revealed a dozen new foods, a new sipper, and more with a menu refresh for a Cars Land restaurant with a great view of Radiator Springs Racers. See the changes here and the new sipper coming soon.
A very popular family hotel near Disneyland has filed a building permit for what appears to be a major remodeling. Read more about this upcoming project to one f our favorite local hotels!
Disney World Reveals Discounts and Events for 2026
Now for the Disney World news…
Disney World made new announcements for the upcoming summer, including discounts, character additions, dates for the summer celebration, and the opening periods for their two water parks. See all the new announcements for the summer here.
Disney launched the “Must Do Disney” with Stacey in 2005 as a vacation planning series on the Walt Disney World Resort Hotel televisions. We learned this week that “Must Do Stacey” is returning! Learn more about her return here.
We reported on the new 7 Lightning Lane changes that will impact Disney World this year. Read all about these changes and how to plan for your trip.
The full food guide was released for EPCOT International Festival of the Arts. See all the new foods coming soon.
We also covered 63 menu changes hitting across all of Walt Disney World this week. See all the menu changes here for key information of what left and what is coming.
Disney World altered its Indiana Jones show after a cast member’s injury. Read more about the modified show changes and an update on the cast member.
In other Orlando theme park news, Universal Orlando released its full calendar of events and dates for 2026. Learn all about these new dates, plus how they’re celebrating the Harry Potter film anniversary.
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