Overview
- Disney will debut the Disney Cascade of Lights nighttime spectacular using aquatic drones developed with Dronisos and an orchestral score recorded at Abbey Road Studios featuring the original anthem We Can Be Heroes.
- Disney Sequoia Lodge begins an extensive, phased refurbishment in January 2026, with the hotel remaining open during the work.
- Annette’s Diner in Disney Village will close on January 5, 2026 for a multi-month overhaul that expands the kitchen and fully refreshes the dining room.
- Ratatouille: L’Aventure Totalement Toquée de Rémy is set to reopen in spring 2026 after technical and scenic upgrades, and The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror will add a covered outdoor queue with story-driven theming and a new 1930s-inspired merchandise location in early/spring 2026.
- Entertainment and placemaking updates include Minnie’s Dream Factory returning on February 7, 2026 and new scenes along the Rivers of the Far West arriving by the end of summer 2026, alongside ongoing Disney Village additions such as Pelé Soccer, a large new McDonald’s, Casa Giulia and the reimagined Disney Wonders store.