DISNEY NEWS ROUNDUP: Lots of Price Increases; Full Holiday Offerings Revealed; New Popcorn Bucket & Halloween Treats; Restaurant Openings & Closings & More
In news recent news from Disney price increases have dominated the discussion, and there were a lot of them. Disney also revealed the full line up of special holiday offerings happening this year around Disney World property, and there are a bunch of special treats and a new popcorn bucket to enjoy for a couple more weeks. There were several restaurant related news items in addition to Candlelight Processional Diner Packages going on sale. Don’t miss all the new details on Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship. All this and more below in this week’s news roundup.
1 – Disney World Raises Prices on Tickets, Annual Passes, Lightning Lane & More
Going to Walt Disney World has just gotten more expensive. Disney has raised prices on Lightning Lane, annual passes, ticket prices, and some premium experiences.
2 – Disney Raises Disney World Annual Pass Prices by Up to $120
Every fall, we expect a price increase for annual passes, and effective this week, new prices are in place for Walt Disney World annual passes. Price increases range from $10 to $120, depending on the pass level.
3 – Disney Reveals Full Holiday Offerings Around Property for the 2026 Season
This holiday season, Walt Disney World will light up with festive decor, themed food and beverage items, special holiday entertainment, new holiday merchandise, and more! Paired with daytime offerings like the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, there is something for everyone to enjoy this holiday season.
4 – New Popcorn Bucket & Complete List of Special Halloween Eats, Treats & Drinks for 2026 Around Walt Disney World
The Halloween Season at Walt Disney World is in full swing at Disney World! Now through October 31, there are plenty of exclusive and limited-time food and beverage items guests can enjoy around the parks, at Disney Springs, and at Walt Disney World Resort Hotels.
5 – Candlelight Processional Dining Packages Now Available to Book
The Candlelight Processional is one of our favorite holiday traditions. While you can certainly show up and stand in line (early!) and hope to get a seat, a much better way to do it is to book a Candlelight Processional Dining Package. Booking a Dining Package means you get a great meal and reserved seating for one of the evenings performances. The package is available at sixteen EPCOT restaurants and prices range from $43 to $109 per person. It really makes for a fantastic night out.
For more information or to book a Candlelight Processional Dining Package, click here.
6 – Changes Coming to Nomad Lounge at Animal Kingdom
Nomad Lounge, connected to Tiffins restaurant in Animal Kingdom, has some changes coming. First, beginning November 8, 2026, Nomad Lounge will offer reservations in addition to walk up seating. Seating is limited, so for guests that want to make sure a stop here is part of their plans this is a welcome change. Additionally, Nomad Lounge is being added to the Mobile Order line up for a quick snack to go. The menu is currently limited to one item, the churros with vanilla crema and apple butter, but may expand in the future.
7 – Grand Floridian Café Reopening Soon
The Grand Floridian Café will reopen on November 2, 2026 following an extensive refurbishment. Reservations are now open.
To learn more about Grand Floridian Café, click here.
8 – Rose & Crown Pub and Dining Room to Close for Refurbishment
Both the dining room and pub at the Rose & Crown will close January 11, 2027 for an extensive refurbishment. The reopening date has not been set with the location opening “later in 2027.”
9 – Disney Reveals Tons of Details on New Ship: Dining, Entertainment, Rooms & More
Work continues to progress on the next Disney Cruise Line ship, The Believe. The first major section of the ship was floated out of the construction dock, and the second section has been started. Disney Cruise Line also released a ton of new details and artwork on what guests can expect including information on dining and lounges, entertainment offering, and a look at the stateroom designs.
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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