8 Disney World New Year’s Resolutions

It’s hard to believe 2026 is here! As always, with the New Year come resolutions and dreams that we hope to accomplish with the fresh start of January 1^st. Dream big for 2026 by adding a dose of Disney to your New Year’s resolutions. Check out these Disney World New Year’s Resolutions that, with a little bit of “faith, trust, and pixie dust,” can make 2026 the best year yet!

1 – Start Saving for the Next Disney World Vacation

Alright, Scrooge McDuck, it’s time to head to the bank and set up a separate savings account for future Disney trips. Setting up a separate account (better yet, at a separate bank) will make it harder for all the little things that pop up to drain your vacation fund. Add small amounts over time, and before you know it, you’ll be ready to head to Disney. 

2 – Plan the Most Magical Trip

Whether you’ve never stepped foot on Disney World property or have been to Disney a hundred times now, it’s never too late to plan your most magical trip yet for 2026. You’ve worked hard, so now is the time to play hard with the trip of your dreams. Pick a Disney Resort you’ve always wanted to stay at, eat at the restaurants that appeal the most to you, splurge on a special ticketed event (such as Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party), purchase that one souvenir you’ve always wanted and plan to say hi to your favorite characters!

3 – Take Advantage of the Latest Discounts

Be on the hunt for the latest discounts this year by checking out Disney World’s Special Offers, Deals, and Discounts page. Discounts are available for rooms, dining, tickets (including annual passes), and even Memory Maker. Check out this page before settling into your plans, as some discounts require specific dates, length of stay, and amount of days on your ticket. We also recommend checking out the Disney Visa Card, as this card has its perks, both with financial rewards and in-park rewards. Reading websites also helps find discounts – especially this one we really like called DisneyLists (wink, wink).

4 – Prepare for What’s New at Disney

2026 is going to be an awesome year at Disney with happenings such as:

• • Newly updated Audio-Animatronics figures of Anna, Elsa, and Kristoff at Frozen Ever After at EPCOT
  • In spring 2026, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad will reopen at Magic Kingdom with touches of new magic and a crevasse-deep to mountain-top refurbishment.
  • In spring 2026, the galactic space battle at Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin in Magic Kingdom will resume. This enhanced attraction will bring new fun with updated ride vehicles, new handheld blasters, and interactive targets.
  • Returning in summer 2026, guests staying at one of the Disney Resorts Collection hotels can enjoy free Disney Water Park admission on their arrival day, included in their stay!
  • Beginning in summer 2026 at Walt Disney World Resort, you’ll be able to take a fun excursion to Conservation Station in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, where you can play and dance with Bluey and Bingo!
  • Debuting summer 2026 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, “Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live!” will be packed with upbeat tunes and dancing as Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse embark on a road trip to find some of their best pals – Goofy, Daisy and Pluto – for the party.
  • Later summer 2026, “The Magic of Disney Animation”will invite guests to step inside the world of Walt Disney Animation Studios at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
  • Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets will come speeding into Disney’s Hollywood Studios in summer 2026.
  • A new mission is touching down in Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edgein Walt Disney World on May 22.
  • In summer 2026, guests can take flight on an all-new immersive journey with Soarin’ Across America, debuting at both EPCOT
  • LEVEL99, opening on the Disney Springs West Side in 2026, will be home to more than 60 themed challenge rooms, duels and art hunts for guests to explore, discover and experience.

And these are just a few items we know are coming in 2026. Can you imagine the great happenings that we aren’t even aware of yet?! We can’t wait!

5 – Become a Disney Vacation Club Member

If you’ve ever wondered what Disney Vacation Club is all about, 2026 is the year to ask questions and do your research. Without DVC, we personally would not be able to go to Disney World as much as we do now. Plus, if we want to change it up and stay somewhere else (locations around the world!), we can save tremendously on rooms. We especially like the discounts offered on special ticketed events, merchandise, and dining. We are DVC fans!

Related: Disney Vacation Club – What You Need to Know

6 – Stay Disney Fit

This is one trick that helps us stay in shape. Just think – while visiting Disney, you will likely be taking lots of photos, and you’ll be in lots of pictures… hence, motivation to get in shape before the big trip. Buy a Disney shirt online a size smaller than what you normally would wear and make that shirt a goal to fit into before your Disney vacation. When visiting Disney, sure go a little crazy with food, but keep in mind that Disney has tons of healthy food options and fantastic walking/running trails. Plus, let’s not forget runDisney events, where running just seems easier when Disney is involved.

Related: The Best Places to Run at Disney World

7 – Make a Disney Recipe at Home

Do you have a favorite Disney dessert or meal that you just can’t wait to taste again? This is the year to recreate that Disney masterpiece right in your own home! Disney cookbooks with various mouthwatering recipes are all over bookstores. We’ve even spotted some of our favorite Disney recipes online for free. Throw on your Disney apron, get the family involved, and make 2026’s meals anything but mundane with a hint of Disney in the mix. Your family will thank you!

8 – Become a Disney Cast Member

That’s right – work for Disney! For those of you who have always said, “I want to work for Disney,” maybe 2026 is your year! Disney is always hiring for various positions, all with different requirements and pay scales. Check out Disney Careers and plan for a future with a mouse for a boss!

Here’s to 2026’s goofy moments, grumpy moments, happy moments, frozen-in-time moments, villain-type moments, and our favorite – magical moments.