WDW Daily News

January 2, 2026

Happy New Year! We had tons of delicious tastes in 2025, and 2026 is going to be no different. The chefs at Disneyland Resort have been busy putting together quite the lineup of treats. From goodies for the continuing Disneyland Resort 70^th Celebration to new and returning bites throughout the resort, there’s plenty to try.

Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration

As Disneyland Resort continues to celebrate seven decades of happiness and magic, there must be treats involved. With some of guests’ favorites back and new delights, this lineup of limited-time food and drinks celebrates Disneyland with a tasty twist.

Disneyland Park

Carnation Café (Available starting Jan. 8)

Location: Main Street, U.S.A.

• Rum Punch: Bacardi Superior Rum, Myers’s Rum Original Dark, pineapple, orange and lime juices, and grenadine

Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe (Available starting Jan. 8; mobile order available)

Location: Main Street, U.S.A.

• Lemon Chiffon Tea: Sweet tea topped with lemon chiffon foam (Non-alcoholic) (New)

• Mickey Hat Cookie: Sweet dough cookie dipped in black chocolate with chocolate decoration

• Strawberry Shortcake Macaron: Vanilla bean buttercream, strawberry jam, fresh strawberry, and strawberry whipped topping with strawberry crunch and a birthday candle

Market House (Available starting Jan. 8)

Location: Main Street, U.S.A.

• Mickey Hat Cookie: Sweet dough cookie dipped in black chocolate with chocolate decoration

Plaza Inn (Available starting Jan. 30; reservations recommended)

Location: Main Street, U.S.A.

• Paint the Night Dining Package: Guests can enjoy a special lunch at Plaza Inn, then return to Main Street, U.S.A., later in the evening for reserved viewing for the “Paint the Night” parade.
  • Adult Package: Herb-roasted chicken with mashed potatoes and buttered haricot verts served with caramelized onion sauce, Hawaiian roll, and a raspberry chocolate tart
  • Kids Package (ages 3 to 9): Chicken tenders and mac and cheese served with vegetables, applesauce, Hawaiian roll, and a dessert
  • Vegetarian options available

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Those who have been dreaming about reliving all the magic at Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour or who want a peek behind the curtain at Taylor Swift’s historic career achievement are in luck. To honor the premiere of The End of an Era docuseries and Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour | The Final Show on Disney+, fans can now dive into the enchanting world of Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour at Walt Disney World.

The brand-new Taylor Swift exhibit at Walt Disney Presents inside Disney’s Hollywood Studios is now open for park guests to enjoy until January 23. This activation invites fans to see three unforgettable costumes worn by Taylor herself during Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour, providing an exclusive look at the craftsmanship and detail that brought each era in the show to life. 

What to Know About the Taylor Swift Costume Exhibit at Disney World

For a limited time, Walt Disney World guests can visit Walt Disney Presents at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and embark on their own journey through the eras, with different costumes from this epic tour on display.

Three looks from “reputation,” “THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT,” and “Midnights” eras have been handpicked to be featured here, and they’ll never go out of style.

“reputation”

Taylor’s entrance during the “reputation” set is fierce and unforgettable, largely thanks to this asymmetrical black bodysuit, which surrounds her with swirling, shimmering gold serpents.

Designed by Roberto Cavalli, this gold variant of the jumpsuit with an open-mouthed snake made its debut at night one in Miami. 

“THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT”

The striking, theatrical dress in Taylor’s “THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT” set was created by Vivienne Westwood, and was added to the tour following the album’s release in 2024.

This custom draped corseted gown is inscribed with lyrics from “Who’s Afraid Of Little Old Me?” and features a three-row orb detail choker necklace, custom white gloves, and Christian Louboutin custom white boots.

“Midnights”

Taylor’s ensemble for the “Midnights” set is truly the ultimate closing costume.

The base is a Zuhair Murad Couture custom bodysuit featuring side cut-outs and a midnight blue shad embellished by crystals, topped with a colorful fringe jacket for the final song of the show, “Karma.”

This exhibit is the perfect place to channel one’s inner mastermind, overanalyzing every detail up close – it’s what any fan would do!

Disney’s Hollywood Studios is also home to fan-favorite attractions and experiences like The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, and “Fantasmic” – so there’s plenty to see after soaking up all the sparkle and snapping some photos. Be sure to check disneyworld.disney.go.com or the My Disney Experience app for park hours and more information before visiting.

RunDisney has shared photos of some of the merchandise that will be available for the 2026 Walt Disney World Marathon.

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To make way for Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets, opening in Summer 2026, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith will close on March 2, 2026. The last day of operations is March 1, 2026.

Pixar Place Hotel at Disneyland Resort now offers two new two-bedroom themed premium suites inspired by beloved Pixar films!

Inspired by Pixar Animation Studios’ “Coco,” this new two-bedroom themed premium suite at Pixar Place Hotel features Oaxacan-style architecture, terracotta tiling, Mexican artisan quilted and woven pieces, a fireplace, unique handcrafted wooden furniture, and thoughtful touches of hand-painted art. The Coco Suite pays homage to the film’s Rivera family hacienda with many family photos and mementos.

With a push of a button that says “Buenas Noches,” a carved alebrije of Dante brings the room alive with light and projected shadows blooming and dancing across the ceiling, bathing the space in the glow of celebration.

Inspired by Pixar Animation Studios’ “The Incredibles,” another new two-bedroom themed premium suite has a mid-century design with a “spy-fi” twist. This suite includes a primary bedroom for the Parr parents, with a connecting room for Edna Mode designed by Edna herself. Beginning with a hand-scanning prop at the entryway, guests will encounter super-inspired touches, special effects and other surprises. 

Both suites are now available for booking!

The Family Beach Cabanas at Disney Castaway Cay now have a new name – Sandcastle Cabanas! This name change adds even more magic and fun to the island experience for our guests. When booking a Sandcastle Cabana online under My Cruise Activities, guests will see the cabanas listed as follows:

• Castaway Cay – Sandcastle Cabana (cabana number) – Family

With this change, ‘Sandcastle Cabanas’ and ‘Mickey and Minnie Cove Cabanas’ can now be viewed on the new map of Disney Castaway Cay.

Please note, booking a cabana is based on availability. Cabanas can be pre-reserved online at www.disneycruise.com under My Cruise Activities. The cabanas can only be booked at a reservation level. When booking online, only guests in the reservation for which the cabana is being reserved should be selected to confirm the reservation. Additional Guests (up to 10) can be added to the cabana reservation onboard at the Port Adventures Desk or at Guest Services.

Later in the summer, “The Magic of Disney Animation” will open and invite us all inside the world of Walt Disney Animation Studios and its beloved, playful creations. Just like in the award-winning short “Once Upon a Studio,” animated characters come to life; characters will leap from their portraits, draw with us, and invite us into a “Drawn To Wonderland” playground inspired by Disney Legend Mary Blair’s original “Alice in Wonderland” concept art.

Over at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, “Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live!” will debut this summer packed with upbeat tunes. Guests will be dancing along with Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse as they embark on a road trip to find some of their best pals – Goofy, Daisy and Pluto, of course – for the party. Guests may have seen this show over at Disneyland Resort in California, and soon you’ll be able to join in on the fun in the newly reimagined Walt Disney Studios area at Walt Disney World.

Get ready to dance at GoofyCore in EPCOT, play games with favorite characters while out and about in the parks, and enjoy new and refreshed attractions this Cool KIDS’ SUMMER when even more family fun comes back to Walt Disney World in 2026!

Speaking of fresh air … fresh mountain air will be calling our names when Big Thunder Mountain Railroad reopens this spring at Magic Kingdom, with touches of new magic and a crevasse-deep to mountain-top refurbishment. Guests might remember that we shared details about beautiful – yet menacing – Rainbow Caverns deep in the heart of this mysterious mountain. We might find more trouble than gold in that thar wilderness!