If you’re new to Disney, this fandom is always changing! Even if you aren’t new to this culture, there is always something new going on, and it can be a lot to keep up with.

The theme parks are changing a lot right now. Disney is also in the process of developing a new theme park! From Disney World to Disneyland and across the globe, it can be a lot to keep up with. That’s why each week, we do a round-up of the biggest news from the company we love. Even during Christmas, Disney never stops, so let’s talk about what you missed this week.

There is SO much happening around the theme parks, it can feel like a lot! Each day brings new construction, snacks, and magical moments. This week was no exception! Disneyland and Disney World take the cake when it comes to exciting updates this week, so let’s kick off over in Anaheim.

TONS of new Disneyland snacks!

For most of 2025 and into 2026, the original Disney park is celebrating its 70th anniversary, and with that comes so many new things to snack on. This week, Disney announced 91 new and returning treats you can try in 2026! Starting off at Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe on January 8th, there are several new items like:

• Lemon Chiffon Tea: Sweet tea topped with lemon chiffon foam (Non-alcoholic) (New)
• Mickey Hat Cookie: A sweet dough cookie dipped in black chocolate with chocolate decoration
• Strawberry Shortcake Macaron: Vanilla bean buttercream, strawberry jam, fresh strawberry, and strawberry whipped topping with strawberry crunch and a birthday candle

On January 20th, Flo’s V8 Cafe is getting a brand-new menu to indulge in! This Disney California Adventure quick service will now have items like:

• “Big Dipper” Cheeseburger: Beef patty, American cheese, B&B pickles, and caramelized onions on a toasted bun with pepperoncini cheese sauce served with a choice of Cuties Mandarin Oranges or fries (New)
• Winner’s Circle Chicken and Waffle: Crispy, golden-fried chicken and buttermilk waffle with whipped butter and maple syrup (New)
• Fillmore Groovy Greens: Romaine and kale, bean and corn salad, cucumbers, tomatoes, crispy quinoa, toasted sunflower seeds, and zesty dressing (Plant-based) (New)
• Fillmore Groovy Greens with Crispy Chicken Fenders: Crispy chicken fenders, romaine and kale, bean and corn salad, cucumbers, tomatoes, crispy quinoa, toasted sunflower seeds, and zesty dressing (New)
• Ka-Cheeseburger: Beef patty, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, and B&B pickles on a toasted bun served with a choice of Cuties Mandarin Oranges or fries (New)

Even Plaza Inn is getting in on the fun changes with new and returning items on January 8th like:

• Salmon: Panko-crusted salmon served with mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables
• Meatloaf: Baked meatloaf with ketchup, Worcestershire glaze, mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables, and a buttermilk biscuit (New)
• Pineapple Upside-Down Cake: Pineapple cake with crushed pineapple filling, pineapple mousse, and pineapple buttercream topped with cherries (New)
• Strawberry Minnie Cake: Strawberry Bundt cake filled with strawberry jam and fresh strawberries, topped with sweetened condensed milk glaze, white chocolate mousse, a Minnie bow, and chocolate ears
• Cookies and Cream Chocolate Cake: Chocolate cake with cookies and cream mousse topped with whipped frosting, chocolate sauce, and cookie crumble (New)

This is just scratching the surface of the changes, and we’re already hungry! Be sure to stick around for tons of new reviews on each of these items this month.

91 NEW Treats Are Coming to Disneyland SOON

A bakery closed permanently!

Over in Disney World, a Disney Springs bakery closed forever. Sprinkles, a national cupcake bakery chain, permanently closed on January 1st. The Disney Springs location was part of the chain’s national closure which was only formally confirmed on the day of the closure.

The hours were removed from Disney’s website, and a Cast Member confirmed it’s permanently closed. This closure surprised many, including employees of the company and even the original creator of the brand, who sold it to a private equity firm in 2012.

Disney has yet to confirm what will take this location’s place, if anything. You can read everything we know about the closures here!

CONFIRMED: Sprinkles Cupcakes in Disney Springs Permanently Closes

More closures hit Disney World!

Finally, it seems like Disney World wanted even more closures because another attraction will be briefly closing for a refurbishment. Over on their website, Disney confirmed that half of Pete’s Silly Sideshow will be closing for refurbishment on January 4th, 2026.

This impacts Goofy and Donald’s side of the meet and greet. On the other side, Minnie Mouse and Daisy Duck will also be unavailable starting January 4th. Previously, Disney shared that the boy’s side of the meet and greet wouldn’t close until January 5th. Disney has yet to confirm when this location will reopen, but they have shared where you can find these 4 friends in the meantime.

The four will still be located in Storybook Circus in Fantasyland, so keep your eyes peeled for some circus performers! Thanks to all of the other construction going on around the parks, we hope that this refurbishment will be relatively short.

Disney World Announces Earlier Start For This Magic Kingdom Refurbishment

There’s a lot of change happening right now around Disney World. It can be bittersweet to say goodbye to the things we love, but it’s also exciting to be on the precipice of change. Enjoy every minute of it! As always, be sure to keep following DisneyFoodBlog for more Disney news, updates, and changes throughout this special era of the company and beyond.

REMINDER: A Huge Change Is Coming to Magic Kingdom SOON

 

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