Carousel of Progress Gets New Walt Disney Audio-Animatronic
A tribute to the park's founder is added to the beloved Tomorrowland classic's pre-show.
January 20, 2026
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Epic Universe Overhauls Early Park Admission Lineup
Ministry of Magic and Isle of Berk are added to early entry while Dark Universe attractions are removed.
January 19, 2026
Fyre Drill Closes for Extended Refurbishment at Epic Universe
The interactive boat ride in Isle of Berk closes for repairs after recurring operational challenges.
January 18, 2026
LEGO NINJAGO Weekends Celebrate 15th Anniversary at Legoland
Legoland Florida hosts NINJAGO Weekends with interactive activities and limited-edition merchandise.
January 17, 2026
Walt Disney Studios Lot Construction Progress at Hollywood Studios
Aerial photos reveal significant progress on the reimagined zone inspired by the real Walt Disney Studios.
January 17, 2026
EPCOT Festival of the Arts 2026 Opens with Disney Lorcana Activities
The Festival of the Arts runs for 39 days, featuring new Disney Lorcana trading card game activities.
January 16, 2026
Harry Potter Ride Implements Capacity Restrictions at Epic Universe
Universal begins closing the Battle at the Ministry queue when wait times hit 4+ hours, implementing virtual queue slots.
January 15, 2026
Peppa Pig Theme Park Introduces Baby Evie Meet-and-Greet
The newest member of Peppa's family is now available for character interactions at the park.
January 15, 2026
Piston Peak National Park Construction Underway at Magic Kingdom
Disney is transforming the former Rivers of America area into a Cars-themed land featuring towering trees and mountain terrain.
January 15, 2026
Pokemon Emerges as Rumored Replacement for Lost Continent at Islands of Adventure
Industry insiders report a Pokemon-themed land is the leading candidate, with demolition permits filed.
January 15, 2026
Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Muppets Transformation Underway at Hollywood Studios
The Aerosmith coaster is becoming a Muppets experience with The Electric Mayhem, targeting a summer 2026 reopening.
January 15, 2026
Celestial Goodnight Nighttime Spectacular Teased at Epic Universe
A trademark filing and fireworks launchpad construction point to a full-scale nighttime show coming later in 2026.
January 15, 2026
Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin Getting Major Overhaul
The classic Tomorrowland shooter ride receives new vehicles, blasters, and redesigned interactive targets.
January 15, 2026
SeaWorld Announces SEAQuest: Legends of the Deep Dark Ride
SeaWorld Orlando reveals details about the world's first suspended dark ride, opening later this year.
January 14, 2026
Lime Garage Extended Refurbishment Creates Parking Headaches at Disney Springs
The parking garage closes for months with only a brief reopening for Presidents Day weekend.
January 12, 2026
How to Train Your Dragon Soundtrack Released on Vinyl at Epic Universe
Universal releases the Isle of Berk musical score by John Powell on limited red-colored vinyl.
January 10, 2026
Orlando Unveils "26+ More Reasons to Visit" for 2026
Visit Orlando releases its official 2026 lineup announcing 26+ new experiences coming to the region.
January 10, 2026
TRON Lightcycle Run Drops Ares Movie Overlay
The limited-time TRON: Ares movie tie-in overlay has been removed, returning the coaster to its original experience.
January 8, 2026
Blue Man Group Returns to Orlando with New ICON Park Theater
Blue Man Group announces a brand-new custom-built 578-seat theater at ICON Park opening May 1, 2026.
January 8, 2026
Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend Returns for 2026
The annual runDisney Marathon Weekend takes place January 7-11 with storybook-themed races across all four parks.
January 7, 2026
Cinderella Castle Repainting Begins at Magic Kingdom
The iconic Cinderella Castle is being repainted to restore its classic gray, cream, and blue color scheme.
January 6, 2026
New Magic Kingdom Map Reveals Clues About Upcoming Expansions
A newly released park map shows subtle hints about Piston Peak National Park and the Villains Land expansion.
January 6, 2026
Construction Begins on Epic Universe Expansion in Celestial Park
A large section of Celestial Park shut down as construction activity commenced on a mysterious new project.
January 6, 2026
Big Thunder Mountain Refurbishment Nears Completion with New Rainbow Caverns
The extensive rebuild includes new track, new ride vehicles, and a glowing phosphorescent cave scene.
January 6, 2026
Disney Announces Cool Kids' Summer 2026 with Extended Park Hours
The summer program runs May 26 through September 8 with extra character experiences and free water park admission for hotel guests.
January 5, 2026
Jurassic Park River Adventure Closes for Nearly Year-Long Refurbishment
The beloved water ride will be closed for 11 months through November, suggesting major upgrades.
January 5, 2026
Both Disney Water Parks to Operate Simultaneously This Summer
For the first time in years, Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach will both be open from May through September.
January 5, 2026
Epic Universe Smashes Attendance Record on January 2
Epic Universe experienced its heaviest crowds ever with an average wait time of 107 minutes across all attractions.
January 2, 2026
Epic Universe Joins Park-to-Park Tickets for 2026
Universal launches new multi-day tickets that include Epic Universe in Park-to-Park access for the first time.
January 1, 2026
2026 Disney World Ticket Prices Reach New Highs
Single-day tickets now range from $119 to $209 per adult, with children's tickets up $10 from 2025.
January 1, 2026