food IS a theme park
UPDATED April 30, 2026
2026 is in full swing! We saw a lot in 2025, from ride closures to reopenings to hotel refurbishments, plenty of new snacks and merchandise, and just about everything in between. 2025 was great, but we’re now in a new Disney era!
Magic Kingdom’s Cinderella Castle
For your 2026 trip, there are some key dates you’ll want to know before booking your vacation.
If you want to have the best Disney World vacation possible, the trick is to be prepared! And that process starts months before your trip.
Cinderella Castle
You’ll need to think in advance about where you want to stay and book your hotel quickly before the rooms fill up. You’ll want to make your dining reservations as soon as you hit that 60-day mark so you get the best options. But perhaps most importantly of all — you need to make your Disney Park Passes in advance so you can actually get into the theme parks!
So you’re thinking about heading to Disney World in 2022. A LOT is going on during this year, with a ton of things to look forward to!
Heading here in 2022?
But before you book that Disney World vacation, you’ll want to know some important things. First, you’ll want to know how much it costs (we’ve got you covered there). You might even want to know what’s going on with the Disney Dining Plan. And you’ll definitely need to know about some important dates!
Our handy (and portable!) ebook guides make sure you get the best deals and can plan a vacation of a lifetime.
