Disney Announces Major Rule Change, Removed Discounts, New Closures, and Added Perks

This week, Disney announced price increases, details on new projects, refurbishments, and new perks. Each week, there is always something new happening, whether it’s ride closures, openings, or other changes that could impact your trip! We share a roundup of all of the key Disneyland and Walt Disney World news you missed in these announcements. See the news from last week here.

Mickey Visit brings you the latest Disney news and planning resources. See the major announcements for new rides at Disneyland, including a Tomorrowland overhaul, along with updates on major expansion news at Disney World.

Disney Announcements This Week

Disney Believe
Photo via Disney

This week Disneyland and Disney World increased prices on tickets, Lightning Lane, annual passes, and more. Read more about all the recent price increases. 

For a select time our readers can still get discounts on Disneyland tickets and tickets at the old prices. See the best available ticket prices here. 

We also took a look at the historical price increases for both theme parks over the last few years. Learn more about all the history of price increases. 

Disney World Ride Closure ALERTS, Major Park Changes, Secrets Revealed

Get alerts on closures, park changes, exclusive discounts, and free printables. Trusted by 100,000+ Disney fans & planners.

Disney revealed different hints about its newest cruise line ship ahead of its major reveal this week that includes new lounges and more. Read more about the full announcement of the new changes and experiences coming to the Disney Believe. 

Hallmark and Disney is extending their nearly 100 year partnership this year. Learn more about the new collaborations.

Disney revealed the pricing and full sailing schedule for its newest Disney Cruise Line ship. See the new schedule and pricing information here. 

Disney World and Disneyland just cut two discounts and raised prices on other services. Read more about the latest pricing change. 

Disney just revealed 13 perks available just  for Disney+ subscribers. Learn all about the newest Disney+ perks here. 

Disney is recreating more vintage t-shirts after the previous release sold out. See all details of the newest release.

Imagineers planned these ten rides for Disney but never built them. Read more about all these cancelled projects. 

Disneyland Announcements This Week

Disneyland entrance

Disneyland guests have been complaining about growing guest behavior issues outside of the park entrance. Learn more about this disruptive issue. 

One of our favorite Disneyland hotels is offering a limited time discount. See all the information about this newest discount. 

Disney made tweaks to the newest expansion that just broke ground. Read more about the new permit changes. 

A classic Disneyland ride was added to the refurbishment calendar. Learn more about this latest closure change. 

Disneyland made the decision to remove the unpopular “no show” policy for Magic Key holders. Read more about this newest policy change. 

Walt Disney World Announcements This Week

Concept art for theater exterior at night
Concept art via Disney

Disney World revealed pricing for the newest Disney hotel featuring Encanto, Bambi, and more. Read more about all the newest details. 

Disney issuing a statement after a guest jumped off a water boat ride this week. See all the details of this newest incident. 

Read more about the personal experience of what it’s like as a cast member to clean up after a hurricane. Learn more about this experience. 

Disney World added mobile order for one of the best lounge snacks. Read more about how to get this snack on mobile order. 

A popular Disney World restaurant was removed from the refurbishment calendar. Learn more about the refurbishment changes. 

Former Disneyland Imagineer Joe Rohde shared an update on the Expedition Everest Yeti fix. Learn more about the update here. 

Disney just made 10 holiday season announcements that apply to all four theme parks. See all the new holiday announcements here. 

Disney World guests keep considering cancelling their trips over this but there’s often a big misunderstanding. Learn more about why so many people want to cancel their trips. 

A popular Disney World restaurant was added to the closure this week. Read all about the newest closure.

Disney made changes to their celebrity narrators lineup for the EPCOT Candlelight Processional. See all the new changes and additions here.

Disney just revealed three holiday overlays coming soon to popular attractions. Learn more about all the new holiday details coming this year. 

Disney World just revealed more information about its attractions and restaurants for the Monsters Inc. land. See all the new information revealed here. 

Don’t Miss the Latest Disney News

Don’t miss the latest Disneyland and Disney World news from Mickey Visit. Join the FREE Mickey Visit newsletter that over 100k readers receive every single week. Mickey Visit is here to help you save money and experience more during your Disney and Universal vacation. See the Mickey Visit guide to Disneyland and the Mickey Visit guide to Disney World for tips.

Disney Ride Closure ALERTS, Major Changes, Secrets Revealed

Get alerts on closures, park changes, exclusive discounts, and free printables. Trusted by 100,000+ Disney fans & planners.

Disclosure: We have used all the products recommended on Mickey Visit. We may receive compensation when you click on links to some products featured.

Photo of Lindsay Brookshier

About Lindsay Brookshier

Lindsay Brookshier has been recognized as a Disney expert since 2017 and has been featured by outlets including CNBC, SFGate, NerdWallet, and Visit Anaheim. She holds a Master’s degree in English and 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 travel 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. She also leads the development and analysis of Mickey Visit’s crowd calendars, using historical wait time data, ticket pricing trends, and seasonal attendance patterns to forecast park crowd levels. Lindsay writes touring plans, authors in depth reviews, and offers expert analysis on Disney experiences. She also serves as an expert on Disney discounts and merchandise, tracking ticket offers, hotel promotions, seasonal deals, major merchandise collaborations, and collectible releases across the parks and online.

Lindsay comes from a lifelong Disney family and has been visiting Disneyland since the 1990s. She is currently planning a Disney Cruise Line wedding and her favorite ride is the Haunted Mansion.

See her Muck Rack profile here.

Leave a Comment

MickeyVisit - Ultimate Disneyland Guide

Get Latest Mickey Visit Stories When You Search on Google

Get the latest Disney news and planning tips every day, live from the parks. Add us as a Google preferred source to see our stories when you search. Unlike mainstream media chasing clicks, Mickey Visit delivers fan-first Disney coverage. We do this because we love Disney too.

MickeyVisit - Ultimate Disneyland Guide

Disney Ride Closure ALERTS, Major Park Changes, Secrets Revealed + DISCOUNTS

Join 100,000+ Disney fans and vacation planners on our free newsletter. Get essential trip dates, ride closing alerts, new ride details, and exclusive limited-time discounts on tickets, hotels, and gift cards.
“Essential for planning your trip!” – Helen, Portland, Oregon