This week Disney announced a dates for new fall events like the Halloween parties and festivals, changes to character interactions, and restaurant changes.
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 major changes coming to Disney World in May. And the newest ride closures happening at Disneyland and Disney World in May.
Disney Announcements This Week
First, some big stories across all of Disney that we are following.
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We interviewed popular Disney YouTubers to get their opinions on the rules content creators should follow in the parks. Read more about these informal filming rules for Disneyland and Disney World.
We took a look at the biggest and most controversial theme park policy changes that continue to divide guests. See the full list here of policies guests are nostalgic for and which are debated the most.
Guests who already booked vacations saved thousands by applying these four new discounts. Learn more about how to apply discounts after you already booked.
Disney is making changes to the weakest ride at Disneyland and Disney World which debut later this month. Read more about these new changes.
Disneyland Announcements This Week
Now on to Disneyland news from this week that you missed…
We took a look at the major Disneyland ride additions coming soon and their construction progress. Read more about this update here.
A popular Disneyland ride and restaurant are closing soon for refurbishment. Learn more about this closure here.
Disneyland has decided to keep a sweet treat after popularity from a recent festival. Read more about the sweet treat here.
We rounded up all the popcorn buckets available at Disneyland in May. See the full offerings of all the popcorn buckets including the newest.
The Disney Visa perk at Disneyland was just changed to a new experience. Learn more about this perk and why it changed.
A dining location that has been at Disneyland for 23 years is closing permanently. Read more about the closing here.
Disneyland revealed the end date for a popular ride overlay. See the new ride overlay end date here.
The menus at Disneyland were quietly updated with new pizza and seasonal items. Learn more about this week’s menu changes.
Disneyland added an unexpected closure to their calendar. See this newest closure here.
We took a look at the Disneyland restaurant everyone walks right past. Read more about our review of this overlooked Downtown Disney spot.
The lead image this week is from Star Wars Nites 2026, where we checked out the first night of the four nite event.
Walt Disney World Announcements This Week
Now on to Walt Disney World news from this week that you missed…
Extended Evening Hours received a schedule update going into the summer. See the full schedule of the hours here.
Disney World hints at expanding service for more luggage transfers at the resort hotels. Learn more about this potential expansion.
Disney just quietly revealed a ride storyline update from a highly anticipated ride being built. Read more about this newest reveal.
The new amenities coming soon to this brand new Disney World hotel were revealed. See all the updates for this newest Magic Kingdom hotel.
Here are all the popcorn buckets available at Disney World in May including the four new popular ones coming to Hollywood Studios. Learn more about all the new popcorn buckets here.
There are 14 HUGE changes coming to Disney World in May. Read more about the new ride reopenings and changes expected this month.
There were eight new Halloween announcements released for Disney World this week. See all the Halloween news here.
Disney World quietly updated the dessert menus at two favorite restaurants. Learn more about these newest menu changes.
These Disney World experiences cost under $50 but make you feel like a VIP. Read more about all these experiences.
Disney World announced the 2026 dates for the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. See all the dates here.
A quiet change was made to the booking process at Disney World. Learn about this booking change for hotels here.
Disney World announced all the 2026 Halloween party dates and when they go on sale. Read more about the dates for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party.
Four new perks are coming soon to hotels at Disney World. Learn more about these resort exclusive perks.
Disney World is opening seven new attractions on the same day this month. See all the newest attractions opening soon.
Toy Story is coming to Magic Kingdom this month. Read more about this new addition coming soon to Frontierland.
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