Disney Announces Ride Updates, Gift Card Rule Change, 2027 Refurb Extended, and New Discount

This week, Disney announced new discounts for gift cards, ride changes and surprise updates, plus new menu changes. Each week, there is always something new happening, whether it’s ride closures, openings, or other changes that could impact your trip! We share a roundup of all of the key Disneyland and Walt Disney World news you missed in these announcements. See the news from last week here.

Mickey Visit brings you the latest Disney news and planning resources. See the major announcements for new rides at Disneyland, including a Tomorrowland overhaul, along with updates on major expansion news at Disney World.

Disney Announcements This Week

Disney’s growing guest bad behavior on rides and attractions is becoming a real issue. Read more about this alarming new trend.

Disney is working a new Halloweentown movie nearly 20 years later after the first one. Learn more about the new movie.

Another change about where Disney gift cards are accepted was just made. See the updated list of locations that takes gift cards.

Disney is offering a new wave of discounts and deals right now. Learn more about all the new discounts and sale offers.

A new change has been made to the Star Wars lightsaber experiences at both theme parks. Read more about the new lightsaber changes.

Disney made a new change to PhotoPass by adding a new third-party partner. See more about this new partnership.

Disney’s third Haunted Mansion bar opens next year. Learn more about the next Haunted Mansion bar coming soon.

Disney is designing a new PhotoPass experience and guest experience in new patents. Read more about all the new patents and what they reveal.

A big Disney gift card discount is set to arrive before Black Friday and is expected to sell out quickly. Learn more about the next upcoming discount.

These are eight different Disney ride replacements that ended up being better than the original. See more about these changes.

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Disneyland Announcements This Week

Disneyland just changed a top ride to increase capacity and prevent closures. Read more about the changes to this extremely popular ride.

I refused to stay at this hotel near Disneyland and now it’s a favorite because of its perks. Learn more about why we ended up loving this spot.

One of the fanciest restaurants at Disneyland just became more accessible with a new change. See more about the new change here.

Disneyland’s top restaurants just rolled out new seasonal menus. Read more about the new menu additions.

Disneyland has announced all the 2026 candy cane dates for the holiday season. Learn more about the dates and why these candy canes are so special.

These are the best dates for low crowds at Disneyland through the rest of the year. Keep reading for all the best dates to visit Disneyland.

Walt Disney World Announcements This Week

Disney World just hit a major construction milestone for a new ride coming soon. Learn more about the newest milestone reached.

Is Disney World bringing back Tally the Elf? Read more about all the quiet clues we’ve seen shared.

MICHELIN guide awarded three Disney World restaurants for 2026. See which restaurants made the list.

A new room change was just made allowing guests to make special requests for certain rooms. Learn more about the newest room change.

Disney World will film Christmas special including the full parade on these special dates. See which dates you can see the parade without a party ticket.

Disney World just extended a major refurbishment at a popular resort hotel. Read more about the hotel’s upcoming refurbishment.

Two different parks just changed how their princess meet and greet interactions work. Learn more about this change to character offerings.

Disney World just added mobile order to a popular restaurant. See which restaurant now offers easier access.

The Disney CEO just shared new updates on the major expansions coming to Disney World. Read more about the expansions coming soon.

Disney World’s character breakfast at flagship resort features great character interactions and high quality food. Learn more about this popular character offering.

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