3 HUGE Disney Changes You Missed This Week — Including Attraction Openings, Ride Overhauls, and Hotel News

These days, it feels like things are always changing in Walt Disney World! There are tons of new projects underway like Disney’s new Villains Land, Piston Peak land, Monsters Inc. Land, and more.

Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets

Each week, it feels like Disney is spilling new information and details for us to dissect. That’s why we like to do a weekly wrap-up of the biggest news so you don’t miss a single thing. Let’s dive into this week’s latest and greatest Disney news and trust us — this week was a BIG ONE!

This past week felt like one of the biggest weeks we’ve experienced in a LONG time in Disney World. Our team actually compared it to Disney World’s 50th anniversary, which was a seriously busy day. This week was super exciting, so let’s dive into all of the details!

Everything That Happened on May 26th!

May 26th was a massive day for Disney World. It almost feels like what DIDN’T start on that day? In Hollywood Studios, the Walt Disney Studios began its phased opening, and the Muppets Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster opened up. Plus, you can now shake your tail feathers at Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live!

Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets

In Animal Kingdom, the Bluey takeover began over at Bluey’s Wild World! This family spot requires a virtual queue to experience, which went QUICKLY on the 26th. The show is 14 minutes long, and it’s not a traditional meet-and-greet experience. Kiddos get to dance, play, and create alongside Bluey and her sister Bingo!

Bluey has hit Disney World!

In EPCOT, GoofyCore at CommuniCore Hall kicked off with tons of fun! This spot is another dance and play area led by Goofy himself. Soarin’ Across America also officially opened for guests to see some of the most beautiful American sights.

Goofy!

Magic Kingdom isn’t one to be left out! Jessie’s Roundup, an interactive dance party with crafts and games, officially opened for the summer inside the Diamond Horseshoe. This dance party, as well as GoofyCore, will be open until September 8th, as a part of Cool Kid Summer. As you can see, this was a BUSY day in Disney World, and we aren’t even talking about all of the new snacks and merchandise that dropped that day.

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Carousel of Progress Changes

Construction is never done in Disney World, because Disney also announced a MAJOR update coming to the classic attraction, Carousel of Progress. Starting on July 6th, the rotating show will close to get a major overhaul of every scene.

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Disney has shared the new updates are to help audiences feel more personal connections to the scenes. In Act 1, the Progress family will be gathered together to watch the historic moon landing. Act 2 will see the family in the 1980s. On Halloween night in 1985, Sarah will take center stage as she shares all about how the new appliances and gadgets are making life easier for the whole family. John is out on the porch handing out candy to trick-or-treaters, and poor Uncle Orville will still be in the bathroom with “no privacy at all around here!” Act 3 takes us to New Year’s Eve 1999, just ahead of the new millennium. Finally, Act 4 will give us a glimpse into the possible future!

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These changes will be in addition to the previously announced Walt Disney animatronic coming to the show. Fans are pretty torn over the updates, but we’re eager to see what the changes will look like when it reopens sometime in 2027.

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Art of Animation Updates

Finally, Disney confirmed that NEW rooms are coming to a very popular hotel. This week, they confirmed that in summer 2027, Disney’s Art of Animation will be getting a refresh. The resort will stay open throughout the updates, and the guest rooms and family suites will be updated.

Art of Animation

The Little Mermaid rooms, Cars rooms, Lion King rooms, and Finding Nemo rooms are all getting in on the updated fun. The new Mermaid rooms will still feature Ariel themeing but it will be more immersive than the current versions of the rooms. Disney hasn’t shared a TON of info on what to expect, but we do know that the Mermiad rooms will have under-the-sea prints and a Murphy bed, along with a seashell bed and chairs.

The Little Mermaid Standard Room at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort

We love the themeing at these resorts, so this will be a VERY fun update!

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So there you have it! A VERY busy Disney World news week. We can’t wait to see what the changes will be as we follow these updates. As always, be sure to keep following DisneyFoodBlog for more Disney news, updates, details, and more.

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