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Table of Contents
  1. 2026 Walt Disney World Vacation Packages
  2. 2026 Walt Disney World Resort Calendar of Events
  3. New Rides Coming to Walt Disney World Resort 2026
  4. Entertainment at Walt Disney World Resort
  5. A-Z More Tips for Walt Disney World Resort 2026
  6. Book Your 2026 Walt Disney World Vacation
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2026 Walt Disney World Vacation Packages - Everything You Need to Know
April 22, 2025
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UPDATED FOR 2026 TRAVEL. Whether you're planning your first or hundredth Walt Disney World vacation, 2026 brings new updates and changes to the Resort you'll need to know about. We have compiled everything you need to know about booking your next Walt Disney World vacation package.

2026 Walt Disney World Vacation Packages

2026 Walt Disney World Vacation packages are now available to book..

We love helping our guests make magical vacation memories! Walt Disney World Resort vacation packages booked with Get Away Today include:

While there are some changes to traveling to Walt Disney World Resort now in 2026 you'll need to be aware of, by booking with Get Away Today, we'll make sure you have everything you need to know. And of course, we'll be with you every step of the way. So let’s get started!

Remy's Ratatouille Adventure extrance with a Fountain

2026 Walt Disney World Resort Calendar of Events

There are a number of news items that you may or may not have heard about for Walt Disney World. We’ve taken a look at those below.

Walt Disney World Resort Theme Park Reservations

One of the first things you’ll need to know is Walt Disney World Resort now uses dated tickets in place of the reservation system. This means the Disney Parks Pass Reservation System is no longer in use for 2026.

Walt Disney World 2026 Events

Take a look at this 2026 events list for Walt Disney World. We’ve included exact dates when possible and general information while we wait for official word. These events might be the perfect time to plan your vacation and participate or bookmark to skip and visit during the off-season.

January 2026

February 2026

March 2026

April 2026

May 2026

June 2026

July 2026

August 2026

September 2026

October 2026

November 2026

December 2026

Guardians of the Galaxy spaceship outside Cosmic Rewind

New Rides Coming to Walt Disney World Resort 2026

We always look forward to our old favorites and new attractions to try every time we visit Walt Disney World Resort.

Here is a list of the most recent Walt Disney World rides to open in the last few years, along with anticipated openings for new attractions:

2026 and Beyond: New Walt Disney World Rides

  • New Land— This is not happily ever after. Get ready to see a darker side of your favorite fairytales when the Villains cast a spell, construction has already begun! (Magic Kingdom)
  • A new “Monsters, Inc.” land moves in and lets humans inside the factory for the first time, construction begins 2025 (Disney’s Hollywood Studios)
  • 2026 Join the Mandalorian and his youngling on brand-new adventures coming to Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run (Hollywood Studios)
  • Two new attractions based on Pixar’s “Cars” (Magic Kingdom Park)
  • 2027 an all new area—Tropical Americas to join the lineup (Disney’s Animal Kingdom)
  • Joining Tropical Americas will be two attractions—Indiana Jones, and a ride featuring the Madrigal family from the film “Encanto” and a new show featuring “Zootopia” (Disney’s Animal Kingdom)
  • Pirates of the Caribbean themed lounge (Magic Kingdom)
  • Spaceship Earth themed lounge (EPCOT)

2025 Walt Disney World Rides

  • Newly-rethemed Test Track presented by Chevrolet in 2025 (EPCOT)
  • New nighttime parade summer 2025 “Disney Starlight” (Magic Kingdom)

2024 Walt Disney World Rides

2023 Walt Disney World Rides

TRON Lightcycle Run (Magic Kingdom)
  • Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana (EPCOT)

    • 2022 Walt Disney World Rides

    • Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind (EPCOT)

    2021 Walt Disney World Rides

    • Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure (EPCOT)

    2020 Walt Disney World Rides

    • Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway (Disney’s Hollywood Studios)
    Exterior of Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway at Disney World

    Entertainment at Walt Disney World Resort

    Walt Disney World Resort has created new ways of sharing and spreading magic. There is so much to see and do including favorites such as the Frozen Sing-Along Celebration, Country Bear Jamboree, Mickey’s PhilharMagic and new entertainment.

    Fireworks, parades, and night shows also make the rounds throughout the seasons.

    Currently, guests can look forward to the following entertainment options:

    • EPCOT Forever (EPCOT)
    • Happily Ever After (Magic Kingdom)
    • Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular during Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party (Magic Kingdom)
    • Minnie’s Wonderful Christmas Time Fireworks during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party (Magic Kingdom)

    Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Boat with Mickey and his friends in the river

    A-Z More Tips for Walt Disney World Resort 2026

    We hope your Walt Disney World vacation will be the best one yet. In addition to our top tip to book early, we’ve gathered a few other resources to help you plan and prep.

    Dining Plans: From time to time Walt Disney World offers dining plans or dining promotions for select packages. Read more about dining offers at Walt Disney World here.

    Lightning Lanes are your pass to skipping the wait! FastPass+ System has been retired and we now use the Lightning Lane system, read all about it here.

    Early Theme Park Entry perks for Guests of Walt Disney World hotels. Extra Magic Hours have been discontinued and replaced with a new program. This new program includes Early Theme Park Entry every day to each of the four Walt Disney World Resort theme parks:
    • Magic Kingdom Park
    • EPCOT
    • Disney’s Hollywood Studios
    • Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park

    Guests of Walt Disney World hotels will be able to enter their reserved Walt Disney World Resort theme park 30 minutes prior to the park’s opening to the general public.

    Extended Evening Hours is for guests of Deluxe and Deluxe Villa Resorts on select nights. Guests must have a valid theme park ticket or a Park Hopper ticket to attend.

    MagicBand+ replaced the MagicBand that formerly came with Walt Disney World packages. Now you can customize and purchase your MagicBand+ any time before or during your vacation.

    MagicBands are typically synced to the My Disney Experience app. This allows you to remain hands-free and less tied to your cell phone during your trip.

    When you connect the My Disney Experience app to your MagicBand+ you will have access to:

    • Theme park tickets, simply tap in at the gate
    • Theme park reservations, linked to your ticket
    • Lightning Lane and virtual queue entrances
    • Restaurant reservations
    • Disney Resort hotel room, tap to unlock your room
    • Payment information, just tap to pay

    In 2026, guests can still use older MagicBand models and their smartphones to utilize some of the features of MagicBand+.

    Guests staying on property at a Walt Disney World Resort hotel have access to discounted MagicBands once their vacation package is linked to their My Disney Experience account.

    In addition, Walt Disney World Resort hotel guests receive a complimentary Key to the World card at the front desk to use as their theme park tickets, room key, and form of payment. Guests not staying at a Walt Disney World Resort Hotel will have to use physical tickets (no additional charge) or purchase a MagicBand+ to use as their tickets.

    Memory Maker is one of our top recommendations! Add Memory Maker to your vacation package and receive unlimited downloads of all PhotoPass photos taken during your vacation. PhotoPass photographers are located throughout the parks in some of the most beautiful and iconic photo spots. It’s a great way to get everyone in your family in the picture. You can add Memory Maker when you book your package for just $169 for 2023. If you wait to add it, you can do so, but the price goes up to $199 if you wait until three days before your vacation begins.

    Park Hopping a huge perk at Walt Disney World! All guests with a park hopper ticket can begin park hopping any time of day.

    In the rare case that a Theme Park reaches capacity in the afternoon, you will get a push notification on the My Disney Experience app to let you know that Park Hopping has closed at a specific theme park. In that case, you can stay in the Park you started or choose another available Theme Park.

    Water Parks at Walt Disney World continue to delight visitors throughout the year. Walt Disney World Resort has two water parks on property:

    These beloved water parks also can be added to your Walt Disney World vacation in 2026.

    Wreath with Cinderella's carriage made of a pumpkin hanging on a light post

    Book Your 2026 Walt Disney World Vacation

    You can confidently book your Walt Disney World vacation with Get Away Today knowing you are getting the best service possible. We'd love to help you start planning and give you something to look forward to. Walt Disney World Resort vacations can be held for just $200 down with final payment due 9 days prior to travel. You can make any changes necessary before the final payment is due with no penalties, so it's no risk to start planning.

    Getting started is easy! You can call our agents at 855-GET-AWAY or click here to make an appointment with an agent for a time that works for you. As another option, you can get your book your Walt Disney World package online. No matter how you book your Walt Disney World vacation, we can't wait to help!

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    malikaSeptember 19 2021

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    malikaMay 30 2021

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    Get Away TodayFebruary 16 2021

    For a November 2021 package, as long as you cancel 30 days before your vacation, anything you've paid towards your package would be fully refundable. If you cancel within that time window, portions of the package become non-refundable depending on how close to your check-in date you need to cancel.

    AnonymousFebruary 15 2021

    If a 2021 package is booked for November , but ended up needing to be canceled.. what is the process there? Are refunds available or would it be a credit?

    Get Away TodayNovember 09 2020

    Hi Kerry, Yes - you can contact Disney and have your reservation transferred to us. Our team can help with this process at 855-GET-AWAY

    KerryOctober 19 2020

    I think I made a rookie mistake. I booked through the Disney website. I'm being told by friends that I could have saved money through you. My reservation is for park passes and resort only for December 2021. Can I change it too you?

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