Jeff Vahle ends his 36-year Disney career after serving as Walt Disney World president, with Joe Schott set to take over on Aug. 3, 2026, at the resort.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom has added Mayor Winddancer to Zootopia: Better Zoogether! in a new pre-show scene that expands the attraction’s story.
EPCOT’s new Shiki-Sai fireworks dining package pairs a curated Japanese meal with views of Luminous The Symphony of Us. Bookings open Aug. 27.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village is preparing for a phased refurbishment that will temporarily close portions of the resort’s lobby and several nearby guest areas from mid-August through early November 2026.
Scaffolding now covers parts of the Tower of Terror as an exterior refurbishment moves forward at Disney’s Hollywood Studios without closing the ride.
Disney’s Coronado Springs convention center will undergo a phased refurbishment from Aug. 10, 2026, through late September 2027, with overnight work.
Disney has officially set May 26, 2026 as the opening date for Soarin’ Across America at EPCOT, giving guests a firm debut date for the attraction’s limited-time stateside flight experience.
Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin is officially set to reopen at Magic Kingdom on April 8, 2026, giving Tomorrowland one of its most recognizable attractions back after a lengthy refurbishment.
has shared its first broad look at Cool KIDS’ SUMMER, a seasonal push aimed squarely at families visiting the resort from May 26 through September 8, 2026.
Walt Disney World has set an official opening date for Bluey’s Wild World at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, with the new experience scheduled to debut on May 26, 2026 at Conservation Station.