Disney theme park attractions are closing in 2026 to make way for future plans at Disneyland and Walt Disney World.
Construction goes vertical at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, making way for the first ever “Encanto” ride as part of the Tropical Americas land.
Explore the 2026 Walt Disney World monthly calendar of events, festivals, parties, new attractions, and closures, and refurbishments for the year.
Dino Institute intern performs music in Discovery River Amphitheater at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, reviving live entertainment in the venue.
Orlando 2026 attractions opening include a new Muppets Roller Coaster, a new mission for Millennium Flacon: Smuggler’s Run and a suspended dark ride at SeaWorld
Walt Disney World revealed major announcements about in-progress new attractions and refurbishments of classics.
An “Encanto” ride will open at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in 2027, bringing the Madrigals to Walt Disney World.
Walt Disney World will celebrate Christmas 2025 and other year-end holidays with events at all four parks, many included with admission.
We spotted new details on the construction walls surrounding the Tropical Americas project at Animal Kingdom, possibly pointing to ride plot.
“Zootopia: Better Zoogether!,” the new 3D show at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, was “peer-reviewed” by Joe Rohde, the park’s former Imagineering executive.
