Disney Parks
From Walt Disney World Resort to Disneyland Paris and everything in between! Here’s the latest information on the beloved Disney Parks.
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Jan- 2026 -22 January
Disney Springs Just Lost Another Store and the Closure Trend Is Growing
If you're keeping track of Disney Springs closures at this point, you're going to need a spreadsheet, since the list keeps getting longer. Crystal Arts by Arribas Brothers in the Marketplace just shut down for what Disney is calling a “quick refresh,” which means yet another familiar storefront is now inaccessible to guests for an undetermined amount of time. What Actually Closed Cryst
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22 January
Entire Boat Takes Matters Into Their Own Hands on Pirates
Breakdowns are an unavoidable part of theme park life, and Disney has built an entire system around handling them safely. When a ride stops, guests are expected to remain seated, wait for instructions, and allow trained Cast Members to control the evacuation. It may feel slow, especially during a busy vacation day, but that process exists to keep hundreds of moving parts and thousands of guests op
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22 January
Disney World Just Threw Annual Passholders a Bone With New Reservation-Free Days
Disney World finally added more Good-to-Go Days to the Annual Passholder calendar, meaning there are now a few more dates when passholders can visit the parks without dealing with the ridiculous reservation system that's been making spontaneous visits basically impossible since the pandemic. The New Disney World Dates You Need to Know January 26, 28, and 29 are now Good-to-Go Days for Walt Disney
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22 January
EPCOT Just Did Something for Classic Disney Fans That No One Saw Coming
Disney rarely acknowledges that original EPCOT even existed anymore, so when they actually do something that honors the park's 1980s glory days, it hits different. And right now at Festival of the Arts, Figment's Inspiration Station is giving longtime EPCOT fans exactly the kind of nostalgic tribute they've been desperately craving for years. The Rainbow Corridor Is Back at EPCOT, Sort Of The Odys
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22 January
Visits to Animal Kingdom’s Avatar Land May Now Be More Difficult
Guests wandering through Pandora–The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom may notice something missing, as a portion of the land has been temporarily closed for refurbishment. Since debuting in 2017, Pandora has served as a benchmark for modern Disney Imagineering, fully immersing visitors in the world of James Cameron’s Avatar. The franchise has continued to grow since the land’s open
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22 January
The Great Disney “Switcheroo”: Why Your Favorite Park Snacks Are Losing Their Flavor
For over half a century, Disneyland has been the gold standard of themed entertainment, where the “magic” extended from the top of the Matterhorn down to the very last crumb of a gourmet burger. But in 2026, a new and disappointing trend is emerging behind the kitchen doors of the Happiest Place on Earth. Credit: Disney Fanatic If you’ve visited the resort recently, you might have noti
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22 January
Disney Dismisses ‘Star Wars’ Sequel Timeline as Franchise Gets Retcon
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is entering a new chapter, as Disney moves to fundamentally reframe how the land fits within the larger Star Wars universe. Nearly seven years after its debut at Disneyland Resort, Galaxy’s Edge is no longer content to remain frozen in its original sequel-era setting. Disney has confirmed a broad set of changes that will alter everything from character appearances to music
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21 January
Disney Cuts EPCOT International Festival of the Arts Experience, Ends a Month Early
A major art installation at the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts vanished after just five days, eliminating a showcase of Walt Disney Imagineering concept art that was supposed to run through the entire month-long event. The “Drawing on Inspiration” display was removed from World Celebration with no indication that it will return before the festival concludes on February 23, 20
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21 January
Disney Resort Bookings Suddenly Changed Overnight—All Guests Must Follow New Rules
For generations, a trip to Disneyland Resort has represented more than a vacation. It’s a promise—of nostalgia, of wonder, of stepping into stories that shaped childhoods and continue to define family traditions. Guests plan these trips months in advance. Sometimes years. From booking flights and hotels to carefully choosing park days around parades, fireworks, and seasonal events, every detail ma
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21 January
Two Years Later, DeSantis’s Board No Longer Controls Disney World
Governor Ron DeSantis's original five-member board overseeing Walt Disney World Resort has been completely replaced. The final two appointees from the 2023 Disney takeover have stepped down, ending the direct connection between DeSantis's initial political retaliation and current district governance. Last Original Members Depart Bridget Ziegler and Brian Aungst Jr. no longer appear on the Central
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