Happy New Year from all of us at Storybook Destinations! We hope your holidays were merry and bright and that the year ahead is filled with new adventures and unforgettable journeys.
Taylor Swift fans, we have great news! To celebrate the premiere of The End of an Era docuseries and Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour | The Final Show on Disney+, guests can step into the magic at Walt Disney World. The Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour exhibit at Walt Disney Presents in Disney’s Hollywood Studios is now open through January 23, 2025 – don’t miss it!
Seasonal water park passes are now available for Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach. Prices are $89 for adults and $83 for kids (ages 3–9), valid through May 9, 2026 (blockout dates: March 28 – April 5, 2026).
There’s also limited time left to ride Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith, which closes March 2, 2026, before reopening as Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets!
This is the year to visit Walt Disney World! With FREE DINING for kids ages 3–9 when you purchase a Disney Dining Plan, plus something exciting every season, there’s no better time to go:
- Early 2026: EPCOT Festival of the Arts (Jan 16–Feb 23) and Disney After Hours
- Spring: EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival (Mar 4–Jun 1); Big Thunder Mountain & Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin reopen
- Summer: Cool KIDS’ SUMMER fun, free water park entry on arrival day for resort guests, H2O Glow After Hours, and the debut of Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets
- Fall: EPCOT Food and Wine Festival and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
- Winter: Jollywood Nights, Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, and EPCOT Festival of the Holidays
Disneyland has so much fun planned for 2026 as well! Mark your calendars:
- Lunar New Year (Jan 23–Feb 22)
- Celebrate Gospel (Feb 20–21 & Feb 27–28)
- Anaheim Ducks Day (Feb 22)
- Bluey’s Best Day Ever! debuts March 2
- Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival (Mar 6–Apr 27)
- D23 Day (Aug 13)
- Halloween Time at Disneyland (Aug 21–Oct 31)
- Plaza de la Familia (Aug 21–Nov 2)
- Holidays at Disneyland Resort begin Nov 18
And don’t forget—Wayfinder Destinations is your go-to for non-Disney vacations! Visit our website to explore incredible destinations, helpful blogs, group travel opportunities, and more – you can find it right here!
