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Disney's Jollywood Nights 2026 is Coming to Hollywood Studios with New Entertainment and Extended January Dates

Oct 6, 2026

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Disney's Jollywood Nights 2026 is Coming to Hollywood Studios with New Entertainment and Extended January Dates

Disney's Jollywood Nights returns to Hollywood Studios from November through January 2026 with a separately ticketed holiday event featuring new entertainment like the Checkin' It Twice Lounge, expanded Monsters, Inc. character meet and greets, and fresh skaters in the Glisten! show. Tickets go on sale July 9 for resort guests and July 16 for everyone else, with prices varying by date.

Here's what you need to know about Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party in 2026

Oct 6, 2026

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Here's what you need to know about Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party in 2026

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party returns to Magic Kingdom in 2026 on select nights from November through December, with ticket sales opening in July. The event features holiday parade, fireworks, character meet and greets, ride overlays, and exclusive merchandise.

Here's who's narrating EPCOT's Candlelight Processional in 2026

Oct 6, 2026

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Here's who's narrating EPCOT's Candlelight Processional in 2026

Disney's released the 2026 Candlelight Processional narrator lineup, featuring returning stars like Gary Sinise and Neil Patrick Harris along with newcomers including Benjamin Bratt and Jason Kelce. Three showtimes run nightly through December at EPCOT's America Gardens Theatre, with reserved seating available through dining packages starting mid-October.

What's Happening at Disney World This Holiday Season in 2026

Oct 6, 2026

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What's Happening at Disney World This Holiday Season in 2026

Disney World's 2026 holiday celebration runs from mid-November through early January across all four parks, with special events like Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, Frozen-themed entertainment at Magic Kingdom, holiday overlays on rides at Hollywood Studios, and the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays featuring celebrity narrators for the Candlelight Processional.

Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Gets Three Holiday Songs This Winter

Oct 6, 2026

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Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Gets Three Holiday Songs This Winter

Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind will play one of three holiday songs during the winter season from late November 2026 through early January 2027. The seasonal tracks include classics from Andy Williams, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, and The Waitresses, rotating randomly on each ride cycle.

Disney's Lakeshore Lodge is opening next summer, and here's what we're getting

Oct 1, 2026

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Disney's Lakeshore Lodge is opening next summer, and here's what we're getting

Disney's Lakeshore Lodge opens July 1, 2027, with 967 rooms inspired by classic Disney films, including brand-new waterfront Lake Houses, and reservations open October 8, 2026. The resort features three dining venues and upscale gathering spaces like Branch & Brush lounge and The Artist's Nest concierge club.

Oct 1, 2026

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Walt Disney World hits 55 years, and there's a lot to celebrate

Walt Disney World is celebrating 55 years, and the resort's invested heavily in new attractions and experiences over the past five years. Since the 50th anniversary, over 70 experiences have opened or been refreshed, along with thousands of updated hotel rooms and new dining locations. Several more major projects are still in development across the parks.

EPCOT's Flower and Garden Festival is coming back in 2027 with topiaries, concerts, and food

Sep 10, 2026

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EPCOT's Flower and Garden Festival is coming back in 2027 with topiaries, concerts, and food

EPCOT's Flower and Garden Festival returns from March 10 to May 31, 2027, with the usual mix of topiaries, concerts, and outdoor food kitchens. Full details on performers, menus, and activities will be announced later.

Here's When the 2027 EPCOT Festival of the Arts is Happening and What to Expect

Sep 10, 2026

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Here's When the 2027 EPCOT Festival of the Arts is Happening and What to Expect

The 2027 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts runs from January 15 through March 1, bringing back Broadway performances, 20+ food studios, live art demonstrations, and Disney Lorcana activities. Disney hasn't yet announced the performer lineup or full artist roster, but the festival is shaping up to have all the fan favorites that made it popular in past years.

Disney's Animation Courtyard Reimagining Opens at Hollywood Studios This Fall

Sep 9, 2026

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Disney's Animation Courtyard Reimagining Opens at Hollywood Studios This Fall

Disney's Animation Courtyard at Hollywood Studios is being completely reimagined around a new experience called The Magic of Disney Animation, opening September 14. It's designed to show you how Disney animators actually work across different departments, with interactive areas, character photo spots, drawing lessons with Olaf, and playgrounds for younger kids, all packed with references to all 64 Disney animated films.

Sep 8, 2026

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Here's who's narrating EPCOT's Candlelight Processional in 2026

EPCOT's Candlelight Processional is back for 2026 with a mix of returning celebrities and new narrators, running through late December with three showtimes each night. If you want guaranteed seating, you can book a dining package starting October 14 that includes a meal at an EPCOT restaurant and a reserved seat.

Sep 3, 2026

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Walt Disney World's Fall Menu Brings New Breakfast Items, Churro Flavors, and Frozen Drinks

Walt Disney World is adding new breakfast options, churro varieties, and frozen slushes to its menus this fall, with items available across the parks and resort quick-service locations. The additions include birthday cake and caramel-banana waffles, creative churro flavors like Churro-misu Cold Brew and Maple Bacon Churro Fries, and tropical-inspired frozen drinks.

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