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We finally know when we can expect to see changes at Frozen Ever After in EPCOT!
Frozen Ever After
Disney previously revealed that the Anna, Elsa, and Kristoff animatronics will all be getting new updates — and we officially know when that will happen!
We know, we know. EPCOT Festival of the Holidays just started, and Festival of the Arts is on the horizon, but Disney decided to get us excited for the next festival, too.
Flower and Garden Festival (2023)
The EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival, one of the prettiest festivals, is returning in spring, and we have the official dates.
Disney World is changing the game for the Disney Dining Plan in 2026, and we don’t want you to get caught off guard!
It’s time to eat!
If you thought your Disney Dining Plan strategy was set in stone, think again. In 2026, Disney World is shaking up which restaurants accept the plan for lunch and dinner, meaning some of your “go-to” spots may no longer be available when you want them most. From Italian favorites to Disney Springs hotspots, here’s everything you need to know so your next trip is delicious and stress-free.
If you’re riding Test Track in EPCOT, don’t make the mistakes we did!
Test Track
This popular thrill ride was recently revamped for the second time, making Test Track 3.0. Since then, it has been pretty popular, and fans are lining up in droves to check it out. But we’ve made some mistakes when riding Test Track in the past that we want to help you avoid!
It’s been a BIG week for Disney news, but if you’ve only been looking in one place, or focusing on one park, you may have missed some of it!
©Disney
No worries, though, because that’s what we’re here for! We keep up with all the latest Disney news around the globe to help you keep up-to-date on all the latest, because some of it very well may impact your next trip. While every week is full of Disney news, big and small, here are a few of the BIGGEST announcements you may have missed this week.
We’re heading into one of the busiest seasons of the year in Disney World. The holiday season is a great time to visit the parks, what with all the holiday decor, Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, Jollywood Nights, and the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays. However, this time can also be very crowded, especially when you get closer to Christmas Day.
Lightning Lane at Peter Pan’s Flight
Well, ahead of Christmas Day, on December 20th, we spotted some of the highest Lightning Lane Multi Pass prices we’ve seen all year, which is a good indication that Disney World is expecting some good crowds on that day.
There are a lot of wonderful things about the holiday season in EPCOT — the decorations are stunning, you’ve got so much great food and entertainment thanks to EPCOT’s International Festival of the Holidays going on, and this year you can even meet Santa Goofy! Yes, please!
Figment in his Christmas Sweater
However, one of our FAVORITE parts of the season is actually inside a ride that so many people walk right by, and we’re happy to say that yes, it’s back once again for everyone to enjoy — Figment in his adorable Christmas sweater is BACK, and we think everyone needs to go see him!
UPDATED July 2, 2026
2026 is a BIG YEAR for Disney rides worldwide!
Rock ‘n’ Rollercoaster Starring The Muppets
Between ride rethemes and brand new attractions, eight Disney Parks across the globe are going to look very different in 2026. If you’re traveling to any of these parks next year and want to know which rides are new or featuring big-time overhauls, you’ve come to the right place!
Happy Holidays from Disney World, y’all! The EPCOT Festival of the Holidays has officially kicked off, meaning there’s even MORE new food and drinks to try in Disney World.
Holiday Sugar Cookie
Now, we were at the festival on DAY ONE checking out everything, but we were also spending some time checking out changes to Disney World restaurant menus. So let’s see what changed this week.
We don’t want you to be surprised by planned closures if you are heading to Disney World this week! It is no fun to be excited about an attraction or experience, only to find out it is permanently closed or undergoing refurbishment. There are quite a few closures happening in Disney World — whether it be for maintenance or to make way for new lands like Pueblo Esperanza, Piston Peak National Park, and a Monsters, Inc. land.
Kali River Rapids
We are here to keep you up to date with the latest closures, so you aren’t thrown any major curveballs. Of course, rides might still go down for technical issues or weather, but those are more temporary closures. We are rounding up everything that is closed in Disney World this week so you can be prepared!
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