Night owls, we have great news – Disney After Hours is returning in 2026 to Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, and EPCOT! These limited-capacity, separately ticketed events offer the ultimate nighttime experience – think lower wait times, rare character meet-and-greets, and plenty of free snacks. Mark your calendars:
- Guests at select Disney Resort hotels, Swan and Dolphin Hotels, and Shades of Green can purchase tickets starting October 9, 2025.
- All other guests can purchase starting October 14, 2025.
EPCOT’s International Festival of the Holidays is back for 2025, bringing cherished traditions from around the globe – and one of the most beloved is the Candlelight Processional. With the mass choir, the Voices of Liberty, a 50-piece orchestra, and a celebrity narrator sharing the story of Christmas, it’s truly magical. 🎄
- Showtimes: 5:00 PM, 6:45 PM, 8:15 PM (EST) nightly at the America Gardens Theatre.
- Check out the full celebrity lineup here.
Big changes are coming to Animal Kingdom as they get ready for the new Tropical Americas land, opening in 2027! 🌴 Here’s what you need to know:
- DinoLand U.S.A. permanently closes on February 2, 2026 (last day to enjoy DINOSAUR, The Dino Institute Shop, and Restaurantosaurus is February 1).
- Harambe Market will close temporarily this winter and reopen in early 2026, serving fan-favorite items from DinoLand.
- Kali River Rapids will be closed for refurbishment from October 6 to December 2025.
Don’t forget – the Disney Skyliner will be closed for refurbishment January 24-30, 2026!
Where are our adventurers? Ready to explore the Arctic in 2026? Book select National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions by October 16, 2025, and enjoy up to $2,000 in air credits!
Or maybe you’re dreaming bigger? National Geographic Expeditions has three luxury Private Jet trips for 2027:
- Jewels of the Pacific Rim – Departs February 25, includes Fiji, Melbourne, Palau & Tokyo during cherry blossom season
- Oceans and Islands of the World – Departs January 31, from Jellyfish Lake in Palau to UNESCO sites in Sri Lanka and Oman, and Komodo National Park
- Around the World by Private Jet – January 1 and March 30, 2027. This adventure features 10 UNESCO World Heritage Sites – from Easter Island to the Great Barrier Reef to the Taj Mahal – with a team of experts who will share their knowledge and insights throughout the journey.
Are you a thrill seeker? Halloween Horror Nights is in full swing at Universal Orlando through November 2! Expect 10 terrifying haunted houses, scare zones, live entertainment, and select attractions. Note: this event is not recommended for children under 13.
Have you visited our Wayfinder Destinations website recently? There’s so much waiting for you – multiple destinations, helpful blogs, group travel opportunities, and much more! Check it out here and start dreaming of your next adventure! ✈️
