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Early 2026 Disney World Hotels As Low As $99 With New Disney Visa Discount

A new Disney Visa Cardmember discount is officially live for select Walt Disney World Resort hotels in early 2026. These savings cover most Sunday through Thursday stays, two nights or longer, from January 4th through February 10th, 2026. You’ll need an active Disney Visa Card or Disney Rewards Redemption Card to lock in the rate Early 2026 Disney World Hotels As Low As $99 With New Disney Visa Discount

New Details for Animation-Inspired Experience Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Walt Disney World will introduce a new family experience in 2026 when the former Star Wars: Launch Bay space at Disney’s Hollywood Studios transforms into The Magic of Disney Animation. The experience takes inspiration from the Emmy Award-winning short Once Upon a Studio, bringing Disney Animation characters and artistry into a hands-on environment built for New Details for Animation-Inspired Experience Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Backlash Over Disney Removing Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Preshow

Just recently, in December 2025, Disney quietly confirmed a change that sent shockwaves through the Disney fandom community; the Aerosmith preshow, long considered the heart and humor of Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith, was being permanently removed. For many longtime guests, the quirky, slightly chaotic recording studio scene was a defining part of the Backlash Over Disney Removing Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Preshow

New 2026 Details for Walt Disney World: Bluey, Big Thunder, Frozen & More

As we look to the new year ahead, Disney just dropped a flurry of updates happening across Walt Disney World in 2026. From attraction closures and re-openings, to updated animatronics, special events and brand new offerings, here’s what you need to know: Magic Kingdom Big Thunder Mountain Railroad will reopen in spring 2026 after a New 2026 Details for Walt Disney World: Bluey, Big Thunder, Frozen & More

Festival of The Holidays Brings New Figment Merch to EPCOT

The EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays is happening now through December 30th with festive entertainment, seasonal menus, and exclusive merchandise. Guests can look forward to the Candlelight Processional – the story of Christmas narrated by celebrities like Henry Winkler, Brendan Frasier, and Brie Larson, holiday storytellers including Santas from around the world, the opportunity Festival of The Holidays Brings New Figment Merch to EPCOT

New ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Merch Arrives at Disney Ahead of Film Release

Disney is rolling out a large lineup of new merchandise to celebrate the upcoming release of Avatar: Fire and Ash. The next chapter in the franchise arrives in theaters on December 19, and fans now have several ways to mark the return to Pandora through apparel, accessories, toys, books, and home décor. At Disney’s Animal New ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Merch Arrives at Disney Ahead of Film Release