This week Disney announced news that matters for theme park fans including, unexpected ride changes, price increases for a ticketed event, and restaurant closures. Plus, big Halloween news for tickets going on sale.
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 Disneyland May changes. 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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Disney is changing how they are granting wishes for kids in their theme parks. See our full look, comments from executives, and details.
We took a look at how Disney plans to use AI in the parks to improve guest experience. See more about plans for the use of AI here.
Disney just shared big theme park news about park visitors and future plans. Learn more about these newest announcements.
Disney made ten new announcements that matter for theme park fans. Read more about this latest news from the company.
Disney has announced 9 new rides and experiences for 2027 so far. See the full list of all new rides coming next year.
Disney On Ice revealed a new show coming soon with new characters. Read more about the latest Disney On Ice show.
Disneyland Announcements This Week
Now on to Disneyland news from this week that you missed…
We took a look at all the expensive meals at Disneyland to see if they’re worth the cost. See the priciest meals and our thoughts here.
Disney is doing an overhaul of an opening day Disneyland attraction. Learn more about this latest overhaul here.
Disneyland just released on sale dates for the Oogie Boogie Bash Halloween party. Click here to see all the date information.
A new popcorn bucket was just released that lights up and makes sounds from a favorite ride. Read more about this newest popcorn bucket.
Two popular Disneyland restaurants are closing soon for refurbishment. See the latest news about this closure here.
Disneyland license plates are coming soon for California. Learn more about this fun license plate design.
Seven big changes are hitting Disneyland in May. Read the full list of May changes here.
A new popcorn bucket was quietly revealed for Disneyland along with other menu changes. See all this week’s menu changes.
Two rides were just changed with no warning during refurbishment. Learn more about these unexpected changes.
Disneyland just changed the park closing time for more than 20 dates. Read more about this change to operating hours.
Tickets for Disneyland’s Oogie Boogie Bash 2026 are expected to go on sale soon. See this year’s dates and when to expect their sale date.
Walt Disney World Announcements This Week
Now on to Walt Disney World news from this week that you missed…
Disney World just got rid of an iconic tradition amongst other changes at Magic Kingdom. Learn more about this recent removal.
A group of Disney World restaurant workers are calling on Disney to deny any new business to a restaurant partner. See the recap of these labor concerns here.
Disney is adding three new locations to Disney Springs this summer. See all the details on what we know now.
New Disney Vacation Club perks are coming this summer for members. Read more about all the new perks.
A closure for an attraction at Disney World is ending quickly. Learn more about this end date for this closure.
Disney released new menu options for Hollywood Studios including a revamp of old menus. See all the changes here.
A temporary change to Disney World’s transportation might make a return this month. Read more about this rule change.
Pricing was revealed for Disney World’s Halloween party with a price increase for nearly all dates. See the prices and the increases here.
Disney World is testing a change to their ride opening process. Learn more about this newest change.
Ride previews for DVC members and annual passholders were just announced for a new ride. Read more about these previews.
Disney World just made a change that impacts your Lightning Lane strategy right now. Learn about this new change and how to navigate it.
Universal is permanently closing an opening day land as rumors swirl about its replacement. Read more about the closure and rumors.
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