What's New At Disney In 2026?

From Gideon’s Bakehouse, the same team that sells out daily of their enormous half pound cookies in Disney Springs, comes this savory quick service restaurant featuring savory hand pies known as Coffyns. A house-made yeast roll encases sandwich ingredients in a meal that’s made to be eaten on the go. They will also sell beers, tarts and potato-based sides. Six Ravens will be located on The Landing of Disney Springs and is coming soon.

Coming this summer to Disney Springs is Level 99, an interactive gaming venue for adults and teens with 0ver 60 life-size mini-games that test both your mental and physical prowess, a two-story bar with food. drinks and 40 original works of art.

Recently re-opened this month, Big Thunder Mountain in Magic Kingdom, the beloved roller coaster ride, just got a stunning refresh. With a new track and refurbished cars, the experience is smoother than ever. Riders can now zip through the beautiful Rainbow Caverns with phosphorescent pools and shimmering, illuminating iridescent stalagmites and stalactites. There’s upgraded sound effects, new sparkles and 2,000 twinkling bats. It’s the shine on a diamond and not a complete overhaul of such a classic ride.

There’s a disturbance in the force in Galaxy’s Edge. Starting in Disneyland in April, the timeline has been expanded to include more Star Wars eras. Roaming characters will now include Darth Vader, the Imperial Stormtroopers, Leia Organa, Han Solo and Luke Skywalker in addition to Rey and the Resistance. Music from the first six Star Wars films have also been added to the park ambiance. Small changes around Batuu also include new names and backstories for shops and new artifacts displayed inside. The Galaxy’s Edge at Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World will stay the same for now.

There’s been a little bit of a baby boom at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park in Walt Disney World. In 2026, there are new little ones including a giraffe calf, an ankole cattle calf and red river hog piglets. Right now, the animals are bonding with their moms but the babies hope to join their respective groups in the Disney savanna this summer.

Get ready for a new takeoff as the Soarin’ ride celebrates the 250th anniversary of the United States as part of “Disney Celebrates America.” Debuting May 26 in EPCOT in Walt Disney World, Soarin' Across America will highlight the country’s natural landmarks like the Grand Canyon. There’s even a new musical theme. The ride will also be updated in Disney California Adventure on July 2.

In April, Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin in Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World got upgraded ride vehicles and a new support bot named Buddy, who guides guests through pre-launch target practice. The targets now light up when you shoot them, respond when you hit them and new handheld blasters have enhanced lighting, sound and vibration effects. All these changes have made a more satisfying and rewarding game and ride experience.

Is your toddler obsessed with "Bluey," the Australian kids' show? This March, a new Bluey show debuted at Disneyland Park called “Bluey’s Best Day Ever!” at the Fantasyland Theater. In the show, it’s a fun fair day at Bluey’s school and she appears with sister Bingo along with comedic performers and musicians to sing, dance and play games. The show runs throughout the day.

After a refurbishment to the hotel, The Garden View Lounge Tea Experience in Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa re-opens on March 19. There will be tea, scones, small bites and pastries in a Victorian-era inspired setting where upscale dress is suggested. There’s both an adult tea with plant-based options and an afternoon children’s tea but both will be “Alice in Wonderland”-themed.

Disney's Hollywood Studios has a new stage show coming this summer based on the Disney Jr. series “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse.” Starring Mickey, Minnie and the gang, the show will feature original songs, interactive fun, and beloved characters. The show will debut May 26 in the new Walt Disney Studios Courtyard.

The Audio-Animatronics in EPCOT’s Frozen Ever After ride has been a bit off since it opened due to the figures having projection-mapped faces instead of traditional physical faces. All was corrected on February 12 when Anna and Elsa got silicone skin faces with advanced mechanics. The result is expressive three-dimensional faces rather than the flat faces of the past and a less creepy vibe overall.

The Muppets take…Rockin’ Roller Coaster? Starting on May 26, the retheming of Rockin’ Roller Coaster in Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be complete from Aerosmith to Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem band. The new version features randomized songs for each vehicle, comprised of Electric Mayhem covers of classic rock tunes with celebrity guests. The turnaround for this refurbishment is quick as the ride has only been shut down since March. This helps ease the blow left by the removal of Muppet*Vision 3D.

One of the biggest changes coming to the parks this year is the brand new Walt Disney Studios courtyard in Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World, replacing Animation Courtyard. Starting May 26, guests can enjoy the outdoor courtyard with the addition of the giant Mickey Sorcerer hat.