These are the changes coming to Disney World rides in 2026. This includes closures, seasonal changes, new theming, and more.
DINOSAUR Is Closing For Good
DINOSAUR in Animal Kingdom park is closing permanently on February 2nd. The last day to ride it is February 1st. All of DinoLand USA is permanently closing on February 2nd because Disney World is building a new Tropical Americas Land here.
Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Retheming
Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith is closing permanently on March 2nd. It will be rethemed to Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Muppets, which will open in the summer.
New Smugglers Run Adventure
Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run is getting a new mission with the Mandalorian and Grogu. It will debut on May 22nd. They have not said how long it will be on the ride for.
Soarin’ Across America Debuts
EPCOT will be changing Soarin’ Around the World to Soarin’ Across America. This change starts on Memorial Day weekend.
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Reopening
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in Magic Kingdom has been closed since January 2025. It will be reopening this spring with some big changes, like new Rainbow Caverns.
Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin Reopening
Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin in Magic Kingdom closed in August 2025 to undergo a major refurbishment. It is getting new ride vehicles, new blasters, and new scenes on the ride.
Living With The Land – Glimmering Greenhouses
Living with the Land always gets a holiday overlay for Festival of the Holidays at EPCOT. This is where it gets holiday decor and Christmas lights.
Jingle Cruise
Jungle Cruise in Magic Kingdom always changes to Jingle Cruise for the holiday season. This is where is gets holiday decor and Christmas themed jokes from the Skippers.