ORLANDO, Fla. (WFLA) — As the new year approaches, Walt Disney World Resort is gearing up for an exciting launch of its complimentary dining plan for kids set to start in 2026.

Walt Disney World is also planning a series of enhancements, including the addition of ten exciting new attractions and experiences, the revival of nine beloved festivals and special events, and innovative ways for families to create cherished memories together.

Here’s a glimpse of what’s to come at Walt Disney World in 2026, with a mix of fresh experiences and the return of popular favorites:

• Disney World free dining plan for kids
• Frozen Ever After animatronic updates
• 2025 EPCOT International Festival of Arts
• Disney After Hours
• EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival
• Big Thunder Mountain Railroad reopens with updates
• Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin reopens with updates
• Cool Kids’ Summer
• New family-friendly offers and deals for summer vacations
• Disney H20 Glow After Hours at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon
• Banana Ball at ESPN Wide World of Sports
• Bluey and Bingo at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park
• “Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live!”
• “The Magic of Disney Animation”
• Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets
• Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run new mission
• “Soarin’ Across America”
• EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival
• Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
• Disney Jollywood Lights
• Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom
• EPCOT International Festival of Holidays presented by AdventHealth
• Level 99 at Disney Springs West Side

“The upcoming year promises to be extraordinary,” said Mallory Heinz Ledet, Public Relations Manager for Walt Disney World. “Guests can look forward to revisiting beloved attractions, discovering new enchantments, and sharing special moments with loved ones during their next visit.”