Top Disney Headlines: Today’s Rumors & Park News
Trending: Big Thunder Mountain Railroad · Impressions de France · Disney Jollywood Nights · Disney Festival of Holidays Latest developments: Magic Kingdom has welcomed back familiar figures to Big Thunder Mountain Railroad as Walt Disney Imagineering restored missing opossums to the attraction following a refurbishment earlier this year. Over at EPCOT, the schedule for Impressions de France experienced a brief scare when evening showtimes vanished from the My Disney Experience app for January 1, 2027, though Disney quickly restored the nighttime window after initial morning-only cuts. Meanwhile, as the holiday season approaches at Walt Disney World, preparations for Disney Jollywood Nights at Disney's Hollywood Studios have revealed in-park check-in details, merchandise locations, a complimentary keepsake, and a new inclement weather policy. Across the country at Disney California Adventure, the Festive Foods Marketplace for the Disney Festival of Holidays has released its full 2026 menus and pricing, featuring over 20 new snacks and first-time Kraft-sponsored dishes ahead of the event's November 13, 2026, through January 6, 2027, run. Christmas and Home Alone have gone hand in hand for decades. The original movie, Home Alone (1990), introduced audiences to Kevin McCallister‘s unforgettable battle against two burglars, and… Long before the next generation of Star Wars movies and television shows, one of the franchise’s most recognizable adventures found a new audience through an entirely different medium.… Fantasy Springs opened at Tokyo DisneySea in 2024 with exceptional fanfare and anticipation. That anticipation turned into rave reviews for the land’s four extremely popular attractions! Long lines… The burgundy-hued holiday wreaths and bows merchandise collection has arrived at Walt Disney World after being spotted in Disneyland before Halloween. Apparel Sherpa Jacket – $89.99 The mint… A trio of holiday pins is now available at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, including two exclusive designs. Disney Parks & Resorts Gingerbread Pin – $21.99 Gingerbread… Holiday-themed signs, window displays, and more have been added throughout Disney’s Hollywood Studios as holiday events will start at Walt Disney World Resort soon. More Holiday Decor Arrives… New Disney Vacation Club holiday merchandise is now available at Walt Disney World. Home for the Holidays Zip-Up – $69.99 The dark green zip-up has a holiday train… A festive holiday display has arrived at the entrance to Universal Studios Florida, giving guests an early look at the upcoming holiday season at Universal Orlando Resort. The… We got an early look at the world's largest Build-A-Bear Workshop in Orlando, featuring three floors of stuffed animals, a luxury Design Studio and a rooftop Bakeshop. The… Disney Imagineering Shows Off Fiery Magic Mirror Effect That Could Land in Villains Land Disney Imagineering has received a new patent for a special effect that could bring… 2026 Festival of Holidays booths have arrived at Disney California Adventure, with menus revealing food and drink prices. The booths are part of the Festive Foods Marketplace located… The 2026 Earl the Squirrel holiday collection has arrived at Universal Orlando Resort, including designs inspired by the Earl the Squirrel balloon coming to Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.… Another Disney attraction has temporarily closed its doors. Refurbishments are a regular occurrence at Disney’s theme parks, with attractions often taken out of operation for maintenance. While some… One of Walt Disney World’s longest-running traditions is becoming a little more exclusive. For more than five decades, Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue has entertained guests at Disney’s Fort Wilderness… Stop these Disney World time wasters! These are 10 common mistakes that cost you hours and the smart fixes to save time in the parks. The post Disney… Port of Entry in Universal Islands of Adventure is now decorated for the 2026 holiday season. Port of Entry Christmas Decorations The stone bridge across the entrance pathway… Disneyland pin collectors looking to grab the first limited-edition holiday drops were sent scrambling when it was revealed that these Pin Tuesday new releases were only available in… Christmas has arrived at Disney California Adventure, with festive decorations transforming Radiator Springs for the holiday season. From holiday garland and wreaths hanging above the streets to seasonal… Winnie the Pooh is packing up for the holidays, at least on party nights. Disney says Pooh and friends will greet guests at Storybook Circus during Mickey’s Very… A guest aboard the Disney Wish has shared the upcoming holiday popcorn buckets coming soon to Disney parks, including the powered Mickey train and Toy Story gingerbread house… The newest Ankole cattle calf, Raisin, who recently arrived backstage at Disney's Animal Kingdom, is now out and about on the savanna at Kilimanjaro Safaris.What's Happening:Despite a little… Tiana's Bayou Adventure at the Magic Kingdom is now closed for its first-ever refurbishment.What's Happening:Back in August, we learned that Tiana's Bayou Adventure would be closed for its… When does the finale air on ABC? Get out to the polls and vote! Disney hosted the 2026 Disney Accelerator Demo Day on the Walt Disney Studios lot today, and two of the five startups on stage are working on robots for… November has come and we’re now staring down the last few holidays of the season. From Thanksgiving feasts to mischevious... Impressions de France now has evening showings on EPCOT’s 2027 schedule. The My Disney Experience app added a nighttime window for the classic France pavilion film to every… We’ve had a front row seat to all the back-and-forth CEO drama at The Walt Disney Company the last few years. ©Disney Starting with the promotion of Bob… Loungefly fans, it might be time to clear some space on the shelf! ©BoxLunch BoxLunch just dropped a HUGE batch of new Disney Loungefly pre-orders, and every single… Each Walt Disney World Resort hotel has a unique holiday pin for the 2026 season. This year, the pins all feature a character in a themed sleigh on… The new Disneyland Resort parking structure and transportation hub likely won’t open until early 2029. Disneyland Resort Parking Structure Timeline According to The Orange County Register, Disneyland officials… Water has returned to Echo Lake at Disney’s Hollywood Studios after being drained for refurbishment over the summer. Echo Lake Refilled When we stopped by the area on… Walt Disney World has added a Weather Updates and Policies section to the Disney Jollywood Nights Event Guide in the My Disney Experience app. Under... The post Disney… The holidays are bringing a little extra mayhem to Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Starring the Muppets at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Beginning November 4, guests will... The post Holiday… If you’ll be visiting Disney Springs this holiday season, you might want to check out a few special new and returning holiday menu items at... The post New… Planning to spend an evening at Magic Kingdom’s holiday party this year? The clock is ticking. Walt Disney World has sold out another night of Mickey’s Very Merry… Holiday treats are already on the shelves at Main Street Confectionery and Big Top Souvenirs in Magic Kingdom, from peppermint popcorn and festive caramel apples to Mickey cookies… Holiday decorations are arriving across Magic Kingdom for the 2026 season, from the giant Town Square Christmas tree and Mickey and Minnie topiaries to Main Street wreaths, Crystal… Guests spending the day at Disney’s Hollywood Studios before Disney Jollywood Nights won’t need to walk back to the front gate to start their party. Disney has shared… A Friday arrival, dinner in Downtown Disney, and a full Saturday at the parks sounds like an easy Disneyland weekend. If you’re counting on Disney’s new winter hotel… When it comes to dining at Disney World, you’ve got so many options. Especially when you are looking to try some fun themed dining! However, with these experiences,… New items inspired by Merry Menagerie, including an ear headband and ornament, are now available at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. We spotted the new products at Island Mercantile. Merry… Disneyland Resort is now utilizing a virtual queue at Downtown Disney District for the release of the popular monthly Kingdom Hearts pins. Kingdom Hearts Pin Virtual Queue A… A limited-time Disney Adventure pop-up exhibition is now on display at Disneytown in Shanghai Disney Resort. Disney Adventure Pop-Up Shanghai Disney Resort President and General Manager Andrew Bolstein… Disney Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure will offer Kraft-sponsored dishes for the first time. Kraft Mac & Cheese at Disney Festival of Holidays 2026 The Holiday… It’s no secret that The Walt Disney Company is going through a time of great change. A new CEO is now in charge, and cost-cutting measures have already… Whenever you’re at Disneyland Resort, using the app will make your trip 10x easier! It’ll keep you updated on wait times for attractions, let you know when shows… Jared Bush, the head of Disney Animation, says the villain in Frozen 3 may be more powerful than Elsa. Frozen 3 Villain Chief Creative Officer of Walt Disney… The holidays are just around the corner, which means it’s time for Christmas shopping! ©Amazon You don’t need to break the bank to go all out on decorations… You could spend nearly $700 on a day at Magic Kingdom and still have lunch to pay for. On Monday, November 23, 2026, the Magic Kingdom Lightning Lane… Disney and WWE have become strong partners since last year, when the sports entertainment brand's Premium Live Events began to air on ESPN. However, that's not where this… Big Thunder Mountain came out of a lengthy refurbishment earlier this year, and while the coaster is better than ever in a lot of ways, fans noticed that… Disney and Universal patents explore new flying theater technology and roaming robotic lockers, including a dinosaur that could carry guests' belongings. The post Flying theaters and roaming dinosaurs:… Bill Hader brings Dr. Seuss' beloved Cat in the Hat back to the big screen in a hilarious, heartfelt animated adventure. Our review explores the humor, imaginative animation… Pin collectors looking for something new and exciting to grow their collections will want to venture over to Disney Store on Tuesdays to check out the latest designs… Walt Disney World shared a first look at the complimentary keepsake all guests attending Disney Jollywood Nights 2026 will receive. Jollywood 2026 Keepsake This year’s gift is a… Disney has patented an AI technology that could allow characters to speak and respond to guests with real-time dialogue. AI Character Speech Titled “Artificial Intelligence Based Character-Specific Speech… I’ve been working at the Disney Food Blog for five years now, and while you may think that it’s all DOLE Whips and sunshine, it’s not as easy… A runDisney inspired Brooks Running shoe led detectives to one million dollars in stolen goods. Get the details. Brooks Running and runDisney Announce Limited Items runDisney and Brooks… We love to learn of extended Park hours, but we don't like hearing of less time in the Parks. Find out which dates are affected at EPCOT. Disney… One popular perk has returned to Disney's Old Key West after struggling for most of the year. Disney's Old Key West Disney's Old Key West is the original… Jingle Cruise is sailing through Adventureland at Magic Kingdom once again. This overlay of Jungle Cruise runs for a limited time during the holidays, featuring festive decorations and… You GUYS, last night was Disney Night on Dancing With the Stars and I basically spent two hours with my jaw on the FLOOR. ©Disney Our team has… It looks like they were singing “Deck the Halls” at Disney World last night, because Magic Kingdom has changed overnight once again! The Christmas tree! Decorations have already… Disney is FULL STEAM AHEAD on the change train. But which Disney vacation changes are gonna be the BEST…. And which ones could we probably live without? ©Disney… I’ve eaten my way around Walt Disney World, stayed at numerous Disney resorts, and know the parks like the back of my hand, but this year I finally… The second November hits, it feels like a mad rush to get the best deals on everything you need for Christmas. Magic Kingdom Christmas Tree Well, we’re happy… The Electrical Water Pageant has received a very nice upgrade with new LED lighting at Walt Disney World. The warmer, more yellow tones have been replaced with cooler,… WWE is bringing two of its biggest nights to Walt Disney World this December. Disney and WWE announced a two-day takeover of ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex… The Attractions Podcast: Christmas experiences at theme parks, plus the latest theme park updates and more from Attractions Magazine. The post Christmas experiences at theme parks, What’s coming… Ben Wang, one of the stars of The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping is in talks to play Iceman in the upcoming Marvel Studios X-Men film, according… My favorite way to do a day at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is actually two separate half-days as opposed to an uninterrupted rope drop to park closing day. DHS… A major Walt Disney World infrastructure project that literally paves the way for a potential new park entrance Magic Kingdom resort has been extended again, this time by… James Bond’s future may be taking shape on screen with a new film from Amazon MGM Studios in the works, but the wider 007 franchise is already keeping… Following a 16 month closure, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad has reopened at Walt Disney World. This covers our review of the refurbished ride, changes to the classic Magic… Put that scream canister away and make some room on the shelf! Disney is celebrating the 25th anniversary of Pixar’s Monsters, Inc. with a special collectible plush set… Four critically endangered Jamaican iguana recently hatched at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Endangered Jamaican Iguanas Born at Walt Disney World The successful births took place backstage at Disney’s Animal… A new hands-on shopping experience has arrived at Disney Springs, where guests can now get their hands on colorful, squishy creations from Kawaii Slime Company. The new kiosk… Universal Studios Hollywood has introduced a new Express option for Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift, allowing guests to bypass much of the regular queue for an additional fee… Final day for Plaza de la Familia | Mickey’s Mix Magic returns for two weeks | Christmas Day dining, take 2 | Bountiful Valley Brews | Disneyland updates… New accessories from Disney’s “Once Upon a Bag” collection have arrived at Magic Kingdom, including a festive Mickey tote and several Disney-themed scarves that can be used to… The Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Black Spire Outpost Collection has landed in Disneyland Resort. The collection features The Mandalorian and Grogu in Batuu. The Mandalorian Sweatshirt – $59.99… Santa Claus is coming to town! Redwood Creek Challenge Trail at Disney California Adventure is now closed to prepare for St. Nick’s arrival. Redwood Creek Challenge Trail Closed… Animal Actors on Location! has permanently closed at Universal Studios Florida after 36 years on November 2, 2026. We were there for its final performance. Animal Actors on… The newly remodeled Grand Floridian Cafe has also slightly revamped its dinner menu, with new appetizers, entrées, à la carte sides, and desserts. New Grand Floridian Cafe Dinner… Former Gideon’s Artist Mr Eyes Brings Haunted Mansion Characters to New Art Show The spirits are materializing at Disney Springs! Michael Reyes, better known as Mr. Eyes and… Cosmetics inspired by the Disney and Pixar film Coco, including Miguel’s dog Coco, are now available in the Fortnite Item Shop, to celebrate Día de los Muertos. ‘Coco’… You don’t have to steal coaxium with Hondo anymore thanks to a new light-up souvenir at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland. Light-Up Coaxium Canister – $44.99 In… Now that Halloween is over, we are in full winter holiday mode! Disney Store’s Holiday Shop is open and new arrivals are popping up each week. Today’s selection… Meet the Performers Keeping Magic Kingdom’s Dapper Dans Tradition Alive Before the first guests even step onto Main Street, U.S.A., four singers are lacing up their tap shoes…
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Opossums Are Back at Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in Magic Kingdom 
Impressions de France Evening Showings Back on EPCOT Schedule for 2027 2026 Disney Jollywood Nights Check-In and Merchandise Locations Revealed
Disney News
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Evening Showtimes Restored to EPCOT Schedule for Impressions de France in January 2027
Evening showtimes for Impressions de France have returned to the EPCOT schedule for January 2027. Following an initial calendar update that removed the nighttime block for the classic France pavilion… -
Jock Lindsey’s Holiday Bar Prepares to Launch Seasonal Menu at Disney Springs
Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar at Disney Springs is transforming into Jock Lindsey’s Holiday Bar for the upcoming festive season, bringing back seasonal decor alongside a newly revealed menu. The holiday… -
Grand Floridian Cafe Returns to Walt Disney World Following Refurbishment
The Grand Floridian Cafe has officially reopened at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa following a multi-month refurbishment. The restaurant closed on July 20, 2026, for an extensive dining room… -
Walt Disney World Railroad Reopens Ahead of Schedule at Magic Kingdom
The Walt Disney World Railroad has officially reopened at Magic Kingdom, welcoming back passengers a day earlier than Disney's operating calendar indicated and ahead of its original November timeframe. The… -
Complete Menus and Food Guides Released for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2026
Walt Disney World has released the complete food and drink lineup for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2026. The hard ticket event takes place at Magic Kingdom on select nights…
Theme Park News & Rumors
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Latest Walt Disney Photos
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Universal & Epic Universe Strategy
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