Disney Announced New Policy Changes, Ride Closures, and New Food Items

This week Disney announced changes to park hopping and permanent attraction closures, construction updates across the parks, and new food menus coming soon.

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 Disneyland ride closures for February here and the changes hitting Disneyland this month.

Disneyland Announcements This Week

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We recapped our recent experience on a Marvel themed Disney Cruise to show you what’s good and bad about a Marvel Day at Sea. Read our full, honest review of this popular cruise option. 

Disney’s newest CEO takes over soon, we covered our thoughts on changes that might take place soon and how it impacts theme park fans.

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Disney also announced all the ways they are honoring Black History month at both Disneyland and Disney World. See all the new offerings and celebrations. 

Let’s start with Disneyland news from this week that you missed… 

Disneyland announced they are delaying the permanent closure of the Monsters, Inc. classic dark ride. Learn more about when the attraction will close and why it’s been delayed. We also dive into the impact on the new Avatar addition.

We also learned that Disneyland is planning to remove the park hopping restriction and we got an update on the future of the park reservation system. Read more the future of these policies at Disneyland.

Disneyland made five major announcements for young families. See all the ways that Disneyland is targeting families with younger children this year. 

Mobile ordering is coming to an end at this Disneyland restaurant. Learn more about this most recent cut to mobile ordering. 

Two more rides were added to the Disneyland refurbishment calendar. See the new ride closures coming soon.

Disneyland revealed a new exclusive offering for Magic Key holders. Read more about this limited time offering and when it will be available.

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Fancy Disneyland hotel will be opening a new rooftop restaurant soon. Learn more about everything we know about this new restaurant.

The offerings for the new Goofy’s Kitchen spring time character dining was revealed. See all the pricing and character details.

The upcoming planned closure for Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar was delayed. Read more about the delayed closure and new date. 

Disneyland has filed a new permit for a previous FastPass area. Learn more about the plans for this space.

Disney thinks this new cruise port for Disney Cruise Line is perfect for Disneyland goers. Read more about this expansion for Disney Cruise and why it’s a win for this region.

Walt Disney World Announcements This Week

Mickey and Minnie Mouse topiaries for the annual EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival

Now for the Disney World news… 

We took a look at the potential opening timelines for all the new rides coming to Disney World. Take a look at our analysis of when the new rides at Disney World will open.

A new fan favorite dessert brand is coming to Disney Springs. Read more about this popular dessert item. 

Disney World made a few menu changes including adding new options to popular restaurants. See all the changes including menu options removed.

Disney Springs has announced the return of a popular cocktail class offering. Learn more about these new cocktail classes. 

Two new permits were filed for upcoming changes to Hollywood Studios. Read more about these permits and the changes at Disney World.

EPCOT revealed the new food guide for the International Flower & Garden Festival. See all the new food items coming soon.

Universal Orlando announced a new ticket discount and dining credit promotion. Learn more about this deal. 

Vera Bradley revealed a brand new Winnie the Pooh collection. Read more about this super cute collection.

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Lindsay has been recognized as a Disney expert since 2017 and has been featured by outlets including CNBC, SFGate, NerdWallet, and Visit Anaheim. She 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 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, leading a team of writers who produce timely news coverage and general planning content. She leads the development and analysis of Mickey Visit’s crowd calendars, applying expert insight into crowd behavior, seasonal trends, and park operations. Lindsay writes touring plans, authors in depth reviews, and offers expert analysis on Disney experiences, while also analyzing the best and worst days to visit. She serves as an expert on Disney discounts, tracking and evaluating ticket offers, hotel promotions, and seasonal deals. She comes from a lifelong Disney family, has been visiting Disneyland since the 1990s, and is even in the middle of planning a Disney Cruise Line wedding.

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