DISNEY NEWS ROUNDUP: BIG Sales Announced; Flower & Garden Details; Festival of the Arts Details; New Resort Details; Candlelight Narrators; After Hours Announced; New MK Menu; Studios Attraction Changes & More
Tons of news in this week’s news roundup. We have several sales announced along with dates and details for Flower & Garden Festival and Festival of the Arts. The celebrity narrator lineup for Candlelight Processional was released, and a completely new menu and dining concept is coming to a Magic Kingdom location. Afterhours parties are returning in 2027 with full dates and details. Lots of new details on the new resort coming to Disney World and so much more below.
1 – Disney Announces Multiple Room Sales for 2027 Dates
Walt Disney World has announced multiple new promotions for resort stays in 2027. Guests can save up to 30% off on resort rooms and annual passholders can save up to 35% off. Check out the offers and details below.
2 – Flower & Garden Festival Dates & Details Revealed
It’s our favorite EPCOT festival! Disney has released the dates of the 2026 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival, and we’re so excited! Learn more below.
3 – Candlelight Processional Celebrity Narrator Lineup Released
One of our favorite holiday traditions is to attend the EPCOT Candlelight Processional during the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays! The 2026 festival will be here before you know it, and Disney has announced this year’s celebrity narrators!
4 – Dates & Details Announced for the 2027 EPCOT Festival of the Arts
The EPCOT Festival of the Arts is returning in 2027 for 46 days to celebrate the arts! Disney has released the dates of the festival and also more details about what we can expect! Learn more below.
5 – Completely New Menu Revealed for Magic Kingdom Restaurant
Disney World is trying something new with Diamond Horseshoe in Frontierland. This is a dining location that has struggled in recent years to decide exactly what it is. Often used as overflow dining during busy times, Diamond Horseshoe usually features the same menu as Liberty Tree Tavern. Starting October 4, 2026, Diamond Horseshoe will feature a completely new menu with delicious looking bites.
6 – Disney Shares Menu & Opening Date of New Lounge & Dining Location
A new dining location is opening in less than a month at Disney’s Boardwalk. Hurley-Burley will move into the location that formerly housed Jellyrolls. The food looks delicious and we can’t wait to visit!
7 – Disney Reveals New Resort Room Details & Photos
Stunning. The rooms at the upcoming Disney World Resort are as stunning as expected. Disney just released a first look preview at the rooms guests will be calling home at Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge. We can’t wait!
8 – Halloween Theming & Menu Returns to Popular Disney Bar
Halloween Season is here at Walt Disney World and at Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar in Disney Springs, guests can enjoy a limited-time Halloween overlay and special menu offerings! Learn more below!
9 – Disney Reveals Changes Coming to Hollywood Studios Attraction
At Disney World things don’t stay the same for long and more changes are coming to Hollywood Studios as Toy Story Land gets an update to reflect the latest installment of the Pixar franchise.
10 – After Hours Returning in 2027 – Dates & Details
Disney After Hours is back at Walt Disney World Resort for 2027, offering late-night adventures. These separately ticketed events offer guests the chance to visit Magic Kingdom Park, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and EPCOT after they officially close for the day. Guests attending the events experience shorter wait times for attractions, can meet characters and indulge in unlimited snacks. We love these events and think they are a great way to enjoy the parks after hours with fewer crowds.
11 – Disney Reveals Opening Date for New Resort with New Restaurants, Designs & More
Disney World’s next resort may be its most beautiful yet. Under construction for some time now, Disney just revealed the opening date of the upcoming Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge, a resort that celebrates the wonder of nature, including restaurants, an amazing pool area, resort renderings and more.
12 – Disney Shares Behind-the-Scenes Look at WDW Halloween Transformation
Every August something magical happens at Walt Disney World. Disney world transforms overnight from summer to Halloween. How do they do it? Magic, of course. Also, months of hard work and preparation behind the scenes by some amazing cast members. Disney recently provided a peek behind the curtain on everything it takes to make fall a magical time at Walt Disney World.
13 – Disney Cruise Line Announces New Itineraries
Disney Cruise Line just announce new itineraries for Fall 2027 through Spring 2028. The also announced that Disney Cruise Line would offer sailings from New York City.
14 – Disney Celebrates Hispanic & Latin American Heritage Month
Once again Walt Disney World is celebrating Hispanic & Latin American Heritage Month this month from September 15 to October 15 with new and returning offerings for guests to enjoy. Learn more below.
What’s New and Happening Now at Walt Disney World Resort
Now Open – Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Staring the Muppets
Click here to learn more about the updates on Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets.
Now Open – Soarin’ Across America
Click here to learn more about Soarin’ Across America.
Click here for a behind the scenes look at the making of Soarin’ Across America.
Now Open – Zootopia: Better Together – Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Click here to learn more about the story of Zootopia: Better Together and learn the opening date.
Now Open – Beak & Barrel Tavern, Adventureland, Magic Kingdom
Click here to step inside the upcoming Beak & Barrel coming to Magic Kingdom.
Click here for a look at the menus at the Beak and Barrel.
Now Running – Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away
Click here to learn more at Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away at Magic Kingdom.
Coming to Walt Disney World
Disney Destiny
Click here to view our Day 1 Instagram Story of our Disney Destiny Preview Cruise.
Click here to view our Day 2 Instagram Story of our Disney Destiny Preview Cruise.
Click here to view our Day 3 Instagram Story of our Disney Destiny Preview Cruise.
Click here to learn about the Disney Destiny’s Christening Ceremony.
Click here for “Family Dining on the Disney Destiny – What You Need to Know”
Click here for 10 Character Encounters on the Disney Destiny You Don’t Want to Miss!
Itineraries in 2025-2026
Click here to learn more about the 2026 summer itineraries with Disney Cruise Line.
Click here to learn more about the fall 2026 and spring 2027 itineraries for Disney Cruise Line.
Click here for details on Halloween on the High Seas from Disney Cruise Line.
Disney Adventure, Sailing from Singapore
Click here for the grand reveal of the Disney Adventure, sailing in 2026!
Click here for details about the Disney Adventure, sailing from Singapore in 2026.
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