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2026 has been a major year for the Disney Channel. Between Camp Rock 3, the Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special, and the just-announced Cheetah Girls movie, there are so many things to look forward to. But Disney just made another massive Disney Channel announcement that has us screaming!
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If you’re a fellow Jonatics, then you’ll be a “sucker” for this news. Disney just announced that the Jonas Brothers will host a panel at D23, Disney’s annual convention!
If you’re looking for a Disney-themed Christmas in July or want to get your Christmas shopping done early, then today is your lucky day. TONS of new Disney Hallmark ornaments just dropped online!
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The Hallmark Ornament Premiere kicks off today, and there are SO many Disney ornaments to choose from. From princess carousel ornaments to Pirates of the Caribbean, the Pixar Pal-A-Round, and so many more. These are all available for pre-order right now, so they’ll get delivered straight to your doorstep when they release on July 20th. It’s honestly hard to pick a favorite, which is why we’ve compiled our top five ALL in one place!
Here at Disney Food Blog, there’s only one thing we love more than the Disney parks: Disney merch. Which is why we’re spending all day today shopping for the best new Disney souvenirs while everything is at a massive discount!
Chase Disney Visa
If you’re a Disney Visa Cardmember on the hunt for Disney merch, then today is your lucky day. Disney is running their Friends & Family Savings Event just for this weekend, where you can save 25% sitewide at DisneyStore.com!
When we’re at Disney Springs, we love stopping by The Edison. You can grab brunch, lunch, or dinner with a wide variety of yummy cocktails.
Strawberry Fields Forever at The Edison
In August, The Edison is bringing back their annual Bartender’s Bash, where you can watch Disney World bartenders go head-to-head in a competition to make the best drink!
If you love LEGOs, then you can’t miss LEGOLAND when you’re in Orlando. And if you’re visiting between July 20th and August 16th, then you’re in luck. LEGOLAND just announced the lineup for its massive LEGO Festival!
LEGOLAND
The LEGO Festival runs from July 20th to August 16th, 2026, and features five interactive zones: Music, Creative, and Chill-Out Zones are returning, alongside the brand-new Play Zone featuring LEGO Pokémon and the LEGO F1 Thrill Zone. Whether you like Formula 1 or Pokémon, there’s an upcoming LEGOLAND event calling your name!
If you’re a former Disney Channel kid, then all of these recent reboots are probably giving you life. Between the new seasons of Phineas and Ferb, the Wizards of Waverly Place sequel Wizards Beyond Waverly Place, the Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special, and the upcoming Camp Rock 3, the past few years have been so nostalgic. But Disney just announced a new movie that will be not only super nostalgic, but cheetah-licious!
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Disney just greenlit the long-awaited The Cheetah Girls: Next Gen film! Here’s everything we know about the upcoming movie.
Here at Disney Food Blog, we have two distinct personalities: Disney adults and caffeine addicts. We’re regulars at the Disney World Starbucks to try all of their brand-new and viral drinks. Sure, we can get them closer to home, but nothing beats a Frappuccino in front of Cinderella Castle!
Cookie Monster Frappuccino
So when we saw a new secret-menu Cookie Monster Frappuccino all over our Instagram and TikTok, we had to try it for ourselves. This viral Starbucks drink might not look pretty, but we promise it’s worth the hype!
If you’re looking for your new favorite Disney Loungefly bag, we’ve got you covered. Loungefly just released eight brand-new Disney-themed mini backpacks that will make your next outing ten times more magical!
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Whether you’re hitting the parks or staying at home this June, a brand-new Loungefly is waiting for you. Get them now before they fly off the shelves, because they’re up to 35% off right now!
HUGE changes are coming to the Carousel of Progress at Magic Kingdom, and we’re here on the last day of the current iteration of the ride as we know it.
Carousel of Progress
We already knew that a Walt Disney Animatronic would be coming to the ride, but Disney shared that even more updates are on the way for this iconic attraction. Each scene will be completely overhauled to feature new decades — and we’ll even get a glimpse into the future! The ride is set to close on July 6th so Disney can make way for these changes, and we’re celebrating the last day of the original Carousel of Progress.
Disneyland has a brand-new version of Soarin‘ – and we just got to ride it early!
Soarin’ Across America
Soarin’ Across America celebrates the 250th birthday of the U.S. by soaring riders across both coasts of the U.S., highlighting some of the country’s iconic landscapes and cityscapes. Think sweeping natural beauty, recognizable skylines, and a heavy dose of Americana!
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