AUTHOR: Jackie Gailey

Senior Editor for The DIS and DCL Fan | Disney Vacation Club Member | Thrilled to have been a '13/'14 planDisney Panelist | Lover of all things Disney; the Magic of Disneyland, Walt Disney World, and especially Disney Cruise Line | ºoº



FIRST LOOK: 2026 runDisney Springtime Surprise Medals Celebrate Disney Duos

If you’ve ever trained for a race with a friend, you already know the theme of the 2026 runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend: everything is better when you do it together. Taking place April 16–20, 2026, at Walt Disney World Resort, this race weekend is built around iconic Disney duos and the kind of encouragement that FIRST LOOK: 2026 runDisney Springtime Surprise Medals Celebrate Disney Duos





Disneyland Dropping 11 a.m. Park Hopper Restriction Later This Year

During the same media event where Disneyland leaders confirmed Monsters, Inc. will stay open longer, another guest-favorite change quietly stole the spotlight. The 11 a.m. Park Hopper restriction is going away! Yes, you read that correctly! Later this year, guests with Park Hopper tickets will once again be able to move freely between Disneyland Park Disneyland Dropping 11 a.m. Park Hopper Restriction Later This Year





Monsters, Inc. Ride Staying Open Until 2027 at Disneyland Resort

Good news for families planning Disneyland trips over this year and next: Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue! isn’t going anywhere just yet. Disneyland Resort has confirmed that the Disney California Adventure attraction will now remain open into 2027. The ride had previously been expected to close in early 2026 to make way Monsters, Inc. Ride Staying Open Until 2027 at Disneyland Resort





Black Tap to Open CrazyShake Pop-Up at Disney Springs

Something sweet is headed to Disney Springs next month. Disney Springs has announced that CrazyShake by Black Tap will open a limited-time pop-up location beginning in March. The pop-up will feature the over-the-top milkshakes that helped make Black Tap a social media sensation, including a special Disney-exclusive creation. Among the lineup is the Special Edition Black Tap to Open CrazyShake Pop-Up at Disney Springs













New Norway Pavilion Snack Kiosk Debuts at EPCOT

Guests strolling through the Norway pavilion at EPCOT may notice something new blending seamlessly into the scenery. As part of a recent refresh to the pavilion, Walt Disney Imagineering has introduced a brand-new snack and beverage kiosk inspired by traditional Norwegian architecture. The new kiosk was designed to look like it came straight from the New Norway Pavilion Snack Kiosk Debuts at EPCOT





First Look at NEW Flavors Coming to 2026 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival

Disney has shared an early look at some of the food coming to the 2026 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, and the preview puts a big spotlight on fresh ingredients grown right inside the park. There’s also a brand-new Outdoor Kitchen for 2026! In a new video from Disney Parks, several menu items were First Look at NEW Flavors Coming to 2026 EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival





Disney & Pixar Stories Coming to Luna StoryTime Projector

Families with young Disney fans will soon have a new way to bring favorite stories to life at bedtime. Disney and Pixar content will be available on the Luna StoryTime Projector starting in summer 2026. The expansion will introduce well-known characters and stories from across Disney and Pixar into Luna’s growing content library. Titles inspired Disney & Pixar Stories Coming to Luna StoryTime Projector





Disney World Extends Portraits of Courage Exhibit at EPCOT

Guests visiting EPCOT will have more time to experience Portraits of Courage: A Commander in Chief’s Tribute to America’s Warriors, as Disney has announced the exhibit will remain open through the Fourth of July weekend in 2026. The exhibit, located inside the American Adventure pavilion, is part of “Disney Celebrates America,” a resort-wide initiative recognizing Disney World Extends Portraits of Courage Exhibit at EPCOT