Walt Disney World has outlined a full year of new aditions for 2026. The overview below will give a quick look at what is coming and when to expect it!
Early 2026
Updated Anna, Else and Kristoff Audio-Animatronics debut at Frozen Ever After at EPCOT in February
EPCOT Internation Festival of Arts will return from January 16th to February 23rd.
Disney After Hours at the Magic Kingdom, EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios on select nights.
Spring 2026
EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival returns from March 4th to June 1st.
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad reopens after a year long refurbishment
Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin returns with upgraded vehicles, new handheld blasters and interactive targets.
Summer 2026
Cool Kids Summer rolls out high energy dance experiences, interactive games and seasonal offers around the park
Free Disney Water Park admission on arrival day returns for Disney Resort hotel guests
Disney H2O Glow After Hours returns to Typhoon Lagoon.
Banana Ball at ESPN Wide World of Sports on 29th and 30th May.
Bluey and Bingo comes to Disney’s Animal Kingdom with a meet and play experience at the Conservation Station.
Disney Jr Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live! opens at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
The Magic of Disney Animation opens at Disney’s Hollywood Studios later in the summer, with character greeting, interactive spaces and a playground inspired by Mary Blair.
Rock n Rollercoaster Starring The Muppets is due to launch in Summer 2026, with Aerosmith’s version running through the Spring.
New Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run mission that features The Mandalorian and Grogu starts on 22nd May.
Soarin Across America debuts by Memorial Day 2026 at EPCOT
Autumn 2026
EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival returns
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party reutns on select nights at the Magic Kingdom
Winter 2026
Disney Jollywood Nights returns to Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party returns to Magic Kingdom
EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays including Holiday Storytellers and Candlelgiht Processional returning in the Winter.
Also in 2026, LEVEL99 opens on the West Side of Disney Springs, bringing more than 60 themed challenge rooms, duels and art hunts. The free dining plan for kids aged 3-9 when a dining plan is purchased for other party members. This offer is available at more than 25 Disney Resort hotels and can be combined with selected discounts.