Sometimes we feel like a parent, and Disney is our teenager. Stick with us for a second! We’re watching our child (Disney) grow and change through some serious awkward phases while making choices we don’t necessarily love, but we will continue to support.

Each week, it feels like Disney drops even more news and changes for us to keep up with! That’s why we like to do a weekly news round-up for the most exciting changes, so you don’t miss a single moment. Let’s dive into this week’s changes right here!

This week, the Walt Disney Company really kept us on our toes! From Orlando to Anaheim, we’re keeping track of restaurants, expansions, and more in the theme parks and beyond. This week’s theme is festivals and reopenings!

Grand Floridian Tea Room Reopening

After years of being closed, the Garden View Lounge at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort is finally reopening! The lounge has been closed since 2020, but starting on March 19th, 2026, you can once again have that fancy tea experience.

We have been keeping an eye on this beloved experience for years, so this was our most exciting news from the week. Not only is it reopening, but it’s coming back with a new menu! Now, it’s been reimagined as a fully immersive culinary experience. The experience will now be inspired by Alice in Wonderland with tons of premium offerings.

You can find sips from a curated lineup of premium loose-leaf Twinings teas, London Strand Breakfast, Spicy Chai, Orangery of Lady Grey, and a Nutty Chocolate Flavored Assam. There’s also going to be so many delicious foods to try. You’ll find a classic Orange-Cranberry Scone with all the accompaniments and a three-tiered tower of savory and sweet bites like the Curried Chicken Salad Playing Card Tart, the Footman’s Feast salmon crisp, the Tweedledee Egg Salad Sandwich, and Caterpillar Cucumber Roll with butterfly-pea-infused cream cheese.

We’ll be honest, our stomachs are growling just thinking about it! There is so much more to know about this big return to the Grand Floridian, which we have covered right here.

First Look at Disney World’s NEW Afternoon Tea Restaurant!

Garden Rocks Line Up

Staying in Disney World, another major event is coming up soon! Right now, we’re enjoying EPCOT’s Festival of the Arts, but Disney is already planning for the next fest. EPCOT’s Flower and Garden Festival kicks off on March 4th, 2026, and this week, they finally revealed more details about the Garden Rocks Concert Series. 

If you’re looking to enjoy this festival’s concert series, we finally know who you can rock out with! The full lineup includes:

• March 5th-7th — The Music of ABBA (NEW)
• March 8th-9th — Simple Plan
• March 13th-14th — Blue October
• March 15th-16th — Billy Ocean
• March 20th-23rd — THE ORCHESTRA starring former members of ELO & ELO Part II
• March 27th-28th — Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone
• March 29th-30th — 38 Special
• April 3rd-4th — Chubby Checker
• April 5th-6th — Sugar Ray
• April 10th-11th — Information Society (NEW)
• April 12th-13th — Rick Springfield
• April 17th-18th — Berlin
• April 19th-20th — The Commodores
• April 24th-25th — FireHouse (NEW)
• April 26th-27th — Air Supply
• May 1st-2nd — A Flock of Seagulls
• May 3rd-4th — Plain White T’s
• May 8th-9th — Katrina, formerly of Katrina & The Waves (NEW)
• May 10th-11th — 98 Degrees
• May 15th-16th — The Spinners
• May 17th-18th — Josiah Queen (NEW)
• May 22nd-23rd — Iam Tongi (NEW)
• May 24th-25th — A.J. Croce: Croce Plays Croce
• May 29th-30th — Queensrÿche
• May 31st-June 1st — Maverick City Music

When we saw The Music of ABBA as the first option, we knew this was going to be a good lineup! Each band performs three times a night, typically at 5:30 PM, 6:45 PM, and 8 PM. We can’t wait to sing our hearts out after a full day of eating.

Everything You Need To Know About EPCOT’s Flower and Garden Festival 

Lunar New Year Kicks Off

Across the country, another festival has already begun! It’s the Year of the Horse, and to celebrate, Disney California Adventure is hosting the fan favorite Lunar New Year Festival from January 23 through February 22, 2026.

We were at the festival’s first day, so we could check out all of the rare characters, food booths, entertainment, and more. The festival celebrates Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese culture, so there are tons of unique options.

We put SO many bites and sips to the test, but don’t hesitate if you want to try any of them out. You only have 31 days to do so!

Learn Everything About Disney’s Lunar New Year Festival Right Here

Napa Rose Reopening

Finally, a big reopening is coming to Disney’s Grand California Resort! Napa Rose, one of our favorite Disneyland restaurants, has had a lengthy refurbishment, but you can finally dine there again starting on February 6th, 2026.

The upscale spot is getting a new seasonal prix fixe menu, with the option to add custom wine pairings to a multi-course meal. They’re also debuting a new and enhanced children’s menu for kids 9 and younger. Over at the Chef’s Counter, up to 18 guests can get the opportunity to sit and dine in direct view of the dynamic exhibition kitchen. How fancy is that?

Disney gave us a sneak peek at new menu items like the Beef Tartare topped with Osetra caviar…

…Bone Marrow Custard…

… and the Laughing Tiger, which is a new version of the fan-favorite Smiling Tiger Salad.

Reservations will be available to book on Disneyland.com and NapaRose.com beginning on January 27th, 2026, no earlier than 9 AM PT. We are too excited about this return to fine dining, so be sure to keep following for more news regarding this restaurant.

Everything We Know About Napa Rose’s Reopening Here

It’s clearly a week for the foodies in the Disney community, which is what we are literally made for. Be sure to keep following DisneyFoodBlog for more Disney news, food, updates, and more.

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