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- Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic KingdomStarts 8 November
- EPCOT International Festival of the HolidaysStarts 27 November
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October 2026
- EPCOT International Festival of the HolidaysFrom 27 November to 30 December.Official source
- Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic KingdomFrom 8 November to 22 December.Official source
- Disney's Lakeshore Lodge opens bookings on 8 October ahead of a July 2027 openingThe new Disney's Lakeshore Lodge hotel, on Bay Lake, takes reservations from the general public from 8 October 2026. Disney has set its opening for 1 July 2027.Official source
September 2026
- Hollywood Studios refreshes Animation Courtyard with The Magic of Disney AnimationDisney's Hollywood Studios has reopened a refurbished Animation Courtyard, inspired by the animation studios in Burbank, and on 14 September 2026 launched The Magic of Disney Animation, a set of new experiences.Official source
August 2026
- Hollywood Studios to open a new Monsters, Inc. land in 2027Disney announced at D23 that Disney's Hollywood Studios will open a Monsters, Inc. land in 2027, with a new theatre show featuring Mike and Sulley and restaurants inspired by the film. No exact date has been given.Official source