Walt Disney World
Big Thunder Mountain Closure Amid Major Frontierland Transformation
Big Thunder Mountain is currently closed as part of the transformation of Frontierland into Piston Peak National Park. The reopening is scheduled for May 3, 2026, with enhanced features and a lowered height requirement. [1]
Major Storm Causes Ride Closures
Disney World has again experienced ride closures due to a major storm, causing flooding in parts of EPCOT. [2]
Mickey’s Christmas Party Dining Reservations
Dining reservations for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party open on September 3 for Disney Resort hotel guests, and September 9 for all other guests. The event runs on select nights from November 8 to December 22, 2026. [3]
Magic Kingdom Location Closure
Flooding has led to the indefinite closure of a location in Magic Kingdom; however, Frontierland attractions remain operational. [4]
Mexico Pavilion Closure at EPCOT
The Mexico Pavilion in EPCOT will permanently close an experience on September 1, marking another stage of park evolution. [5]
Encanto Attraction at Disney's Animal Kingdom
Antonio’s Fiesta de Encanto, featuring elements from the 'Encanto' film, will open in 2027 in the new Pueblo Esperanza area, focusing on interacting with animals. [6]
New Tropical Americas Land
The Tropical Americas area is planned for Disney's Animal Kingdom in 2027, featuring attractions like a carousel, a new Encanto attraction, and an Indiana Jones adventure. [7]
New Ferryboat Dock at Magic Kingdom
A new ferryboat dock is under construction at Magic Kingdom's entrance to improve guest transport capacity. [9]
EPCOT Offerings Reductions
Five offerings have been permanently removed from EPCOT, with four new dishes introduced. [10]
New Dining Concepts on BoardWalk
Two new venues, including the Hurly-Burly bar, are in development at Walt Disney World BoardWalk. [11]
Magic of Disney Animation Enhancements
The Magic of Disney Animation now offers new interactive experiences with animated characters. [12]
Disneyland Resort
Tomorrowland Refurbishments
Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters has reopened after refurbishment. Plans are underway to modernize Autopia with electric vehicles. [8]