As the new year approaches, Walt Disney World Resort has announced all of the exciting additions, updates, and events coming in 2026. This article outlines what we know so far and is subject to change.
Walt Disney World Full Calendar
Throughout 2026
- Throughout all of 2026, guests staying at one of more than 25 Disney Resort hotels will get a free dining plan for their kids (ages 3 to 9) when purchasing a dining plan as part of their package for the other members of their party (ages 10 and up). Dining plans help guests maximize their stay with added peace of mind, letting them enjoy some of the many dining locations offered, from meals to snacks and kid-friendly favorites. The kids’ free dining plan offering can be combined with other select special offers, meaning guests may still be eligible for other deals rolled out later in 2026. For additional details, visit here.
- Select nights in 2026: Disney After Hours will return! The after-park-close, separately ticketed event invites guests to go on an adventure at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, explore the world at EPCOT, or be enchanted at Magic Kingdom. Select snacks and beverages are included with the purchase of a ticket. Guests can secure their ticket for Disney After Hours now at DisneyWorld.com/AfterHours.
Magic Kingdom After Hours:
- January 12 and 19
- February 2, 9 and 23
- March 2 and 9
- April 13 and 20
- May 4, 11, 18 and 25
- June 1, 22, and 29
- July 13 and 27
Hollywood Studios After Hours:
- January 14 and 28
- February 4, 11, 21 and 25
- April 29
- May 6, 14, 30
- June 3, 10, 17 and 24
- July 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29
- August 5, 12, 19 and 26
- September 2 and 12
EPCOT After Hours:
- January 22 and 29
- February 19
- March 5 and 12
- April 2, 9, 15, 23 and 30
- May 21
- June 11 and 18
- July 9 and 23
- August 6 and 13
- September 16 and 24
Early 2026
- February 2026: Walt Disney World will welcome newly updated Audio-Animatronics figures of Anna, Elsa, and Kristoff at Frozen Ever After at EPCOT. Announced in 2025, these beloved characters will receive a more true-to-film look, taking inspiration from the advancements seen in figures at World of Frozen in Hong Kong Disneyland.
- Jan. 16 to Feb. 23, 2026: EPCOT International Festival of the Arts will transform the park into a creative’s dream, with artisanal dishes, beautiful artwork, and Broadway showtunes from DISNEY ON BROADWAY shows and stars.
Spring 2026
- Mar. 4 to Jun. 1: The 2026 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival will be in full bloom. Whimsical topiaries and lush gardens will surround guests, savor mouthwatering bites at Outdoor Kitchens, and listen to live tunes at the Garden Rocks Concert Series.
- Spring 2026: Big Thunder Mountain Railroad will reopen at Magic Kingdom with touches of new magic and a crevasse-deep to mountain-top refurbishment.
- Spring 2026: The galactic space battle at Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin in Magic Kingdom will resume. This enhanced attraction will bring new fun with updated ride vehicles, new handheld blasters, and interactive targets.
Summer 2026
- May 22: A new mission is touching down in Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. The all-new adventure coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios is centered around “The Mandalorian and Grogu.”
- May 29-30: Banana Ball is headed to ESPN Wide World of Sports at Walt Disney World. The Banana Ball Ticket Lottery List is currently closed, but a limited number of Tickets Inclusive of Food & Beverage will be available for fans to purchase soon.
- Summer 2026: Cool KIDS’ SUMMER will offer new and refreshed attractions, plus limited-time fun at Walt Disney World. Discover high-energy dance experiences at GoofyCore in EPCOT, interactive character-driven games across all four parks, and special ticket offers and deals. Guests can check back in January for details on new ways to save on a vacation to The Most Magical Place On Earth.
- Summer 2026: Guests staying at one of the Disney Resorts Collection hotels can enjoy free Disney Water Park admission on their arrival day, included in their stay! Additional details, including specific dates, will be shared at a later time.
- Summer 2026: Keep an eye out for the return of Disney H2O Glow After Hours at Typhoon Lagoon, offering DJ dance parties, plenty of Disney pals, watery attractions, and complimentary ice cream novelties, popcorn, and select beverages – all after the sun goes down and the water park closes.
- Summer 2026: Take a fun excursion to Conservation Station in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, where you can play and dance with Bluey and Bingo! Play some of your favorite games from Bluey episodes with a fun animal twist, like butterfly keepy-uppy. Plus, as part of your wild excursion, step outside to discover an experience with animals native to Bluey’s home country of Australia!
- Summer 2026: At Disney’s Hollywood Studios, “Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live!” will be packed with upbeat tunes and dancing as Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse embark on a road trip to find some of their best pals – Goofy, Daisy, and Pluto – for the party. This show is currently over at Disneyland Resort in California.
- Summer 2026: Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets will come speeding into Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Guests looking to take another ride with Aerosmith before rolling out the red carpet for The Muppets can keep ridin’ and rockin’ (and rollin’) until spring 2026.
- Summer 2026: Guests can take flight on an all-new immersive journey with Soarin’ Across America, debuting at both EPCOT and Disney California Adventure Park. This refreshed experience showcases breathtaking vistas across the United States and will be featured as part of the United States of America’s 250th anniversary and “Disney Celebrates America,” a company-wide celebration commemorating this historic milestone.
- Later Summer 2026: “The Magic of Disney Animation” will invite guests to step inside the world of Walt Disney Animation Studios at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Discover animated characters as they leap from their portraits, explore a playground inspired by Disney Legend Mary Blair’s “Alice in Wonderland” concept art, and venture into “Off the Page!,” a stunning area born of collaboration between Walt Disney Animation Studios and Walt Disney Imagineering. Here, characters from beloved Disney stories across six unique departments from the animation studio will be waiting to greet guests of all ages. Each space will offer incredible photo opportunities, such as Mulan posing with an oversized storyboard panel in the Story department, or Rapunzel surrounded by a setting inspired by the classic multiplane camera in the Layout department.
Fall 2026
- TBA 2026: The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival will return once again delighting guests with park-wide culinary journey. From Global Marketplaces to the fan-favorite Eat to the Beat concert series and more, the festival offers endless opportunities to celebrate flavors and cultures from around the globe
- TBA 2026: Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party will return to Magic Kingdom. Boo-gie with fan-favorite eerie entertainment, enjoy spellbinding sips and bites and well-loved mysterious character greetings to celebrate the spooky season with this separately ticketed event on select nights.
Winter 2026
- TBA 2026: Disney Jollywood Nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, the separately ticketed event that combines holiday cheer and Hollywood glam, will return on select nights. This event celebrates the season in style with themed entertainment, festive food and beverage offerings, character greetings galore, and of course, all things glitz and glamour.
- TBA 2026: Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom will return on select nights. This separately ticketed event is packed with seasonal entertainment, delicious food and party exclusive merchandise.
- TBA 2026: The EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays presented by AdventHealth will return. Guests will hear tales from near and far told by Holiday Storytellers, savor in the delicious comfort foods at Holiday Kitchens, and experience the glorious Candlelight Processional – ensuring there’s something for everyone to celebrate.
TBA 2026
- TBA 2026: LEVEL99, opening on the Disney Springs West Side, will be home to more than 60 themed challenge rooms, duels and art hunts for guests to explore, discover and experience.
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