Explore the 2026 Walt Disney World monthly calendar of events, festivals, parties, new attractions, and closures, and refurbishments for the year.
A new Olaf Audio-Animatronics figure will debut at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World in late summer 2026.
Disney theme park attractions are closing in 2026 to make way for future plans at Disneyland and 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.
Jollywood Nights characters 2025: Find out which Disney friends (like Santa Stitch!!) you’ll find at Hollywood Studios’ Christmas party.
The arch in Disney’s Hollywood Studios has been demolished as Imagineers transform the Animation Courtyard area of the park.
Disney World announced news for Frozen Ever After, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring the Muppets, and “Zootopia: Better Zoogether!”
A version of Disney’s Hollywood Studios was planned for Tokyo Disney Resort before being canceled in favor of Tokyo DisneySea.
Several rides and attractions are closing permanently at Disney and Universal theme parks to make way for new projects.
Walt Disney World revealed major announcements about in-progress new attractions and refurbishments of classics during a media event we attended called “Play & Preview” on Aug. 21, 2025.
