These are the changes to know about that are coming to Disney World in May 2026.
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Reopening
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad has been closed for more than a year and it will finally be reopening on May 3rd.
Rock n Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets Opens
Rock n Roller Coaster Starring the Muppets will be making its debut and opening on May 26th.
Soarin’ Across America Debuts
Soarin’ Across America debuts in EPCOT on May 26th. The ride will be closed May 14th through 25th to get ready for the change.
New Smuggler’s Run Mission
Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run in Galaxy’s Edge is getting a new mission. It will feature The Mandalorian & Grogu and start on May 22nd.
Both Water Parks Will Be Open
Both water parks will be open for the summer starting 5/12. Blizzard Beach is already open, so May 12th is when Typhoon Lagoon will open.
Bluey’s Wild World Starts
Bluey’s Wild World at Conservation Station in Animal Kingdom opens 5/26.
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live Starts
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live is a new show in Hollywood Studios park that will start on May 26th.
The Walt Disney Studios Courtyard Opens
Animation Courtyard closed in 2025 and has been redone to The Walt Disney Studios Courtyard. It opens on 5/26.
Other Closures
Other closures to know about are Wildlife Express Train, Affection Section, & Animal Care at Conservation Station, and the WDW Railroad Frontierland Station Reopening date TBA.