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Ready for takeoff? Soarin’s next destination is home with an all-new American adventure landing in 2026!
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We’ve been expecting a new Soarin’ experience in time for America’s 250th celebration, and now Disney has officially charted the flight plan — complete with an opening timeline for when we’ll expect to see this change in EPCOT.
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!
The countdown to the final riff begins — Disney’s just announced the timeline of when we can expect Aerosmith’s farewell run on Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster to take its final ride before The Muppets crash the stage.
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Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster’s transformation has been brewing for a while, and Disney’s been slowly setting the stage — literally! The Aerosmith pre-show has already been completely walled off, signaling the end of the backstage recording studio era as Imagineers prep for the attraction’s full Muppets takeover. When the coaster reopens in summer 2026, we’ll be trading rock legends for classic chaos as The Muppets bring their signature blend of music, mayhem, and humor to the high-speed launch Disney fans already love.
Hollywood Studios has been going through a major transformation with new lands and areas coming to the park. One I’m most excited about is the Walt Disney Studios area, which is replacing Animation Courtyard and Star Wars: Launch Bay.
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Disney just dropped new details (including an opening timeline), and y’all, is it too early to already book a trip?
Everyone, remain calm!!!!
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Disney just dropped a TON of announcements about what’s coming to Disney World in 2026, and we’re on the edge of our seats just waiting for it all to happen. As part of the announcements, we finally know when Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin will reopen at Magic Kingdom!
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.
It may not be Cyber Monday anymore, but the deals are still going!
Target
If you were worried that you missed all the best deals this Black Friday or Cyber Monday, there’s no need to worry, because Target still has some amazing deals happening right now that you can’t miss. These are the nine items that are on sale right now that you’ve gotta grab before the sale ends!
We don’t know about you, but any time we find Disney merchandise on sale, we rejoice. So, imagine how excited we get when we find Disney LEGO sets on sale (hint: pretty darn excited!).
LEGO Store
If you’ve got a LEGO lover in your life, you’re gonna want to check out these LEGO sets we found on sale for up to 43% off! There are quite a few, so let’s get into it!
Before you start mapping out your perfect Disneyland day, there’s something you need to know about early 2026.
Disney California Adventure
Heading into 2026 at Disneyland, there’s no shortage of experiences to explore on your next visit! But with all that excitement of extended celebrations, returning festivals, and limited-time offerings comes another annual tradition: ride refurbishments. Disney works year-round to keep its attractions running safely and looking their best, which means a few beloved rides will be temporarily unavailable in early 2026. Here’s what you’ll want to know before finalizing your plans.
If you know me, you know I have a deep weakness for a good gift list — especially when it’s packed with real-world recommendations from people who genuinely love the stuff they’re talking about. And when it comes to Disney fans? Oh, I’ve got opinions. Eighteen years of writing about Disney World — plus a lifelong habit of popping into the parks any chance I get — means I’ve seen, tested, and fallen in love with a lot of Disney-themed goodies.
Animal Kingdom Lodge at Christmas
So if you’ve got someone in your life who lights up at the sound of a monorail announcement or tears up at a castle sunset, I’ve got something really fun to show you. These gifts bring a little slice of Disney magic home… even when you can’t be checked into your favorite resort.
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