Toy Story 5 is now in theaters, and Disney is celebrating across the parks!
- Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and Jessie are greeting guests at Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure, and over at Walt Disney World, Jessie and Woody are making appearances during Jessie’s Roundup: A Rip-Roarin’ Revue! as part of Cool KIDS’ SUMMER at Magic Kingdom.
- For all the popcorn bucket collectors out there, keep an eye out for the adorable Bullseye Bucket, available at Disney California Adventure, Magic Kingdom, and Hollywood Studios!
- Looking for a tasty Toy Story-themed treat? Guests can enjoy Forky Cake Pops at Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff, the Moonliner Macaron and Green Drink at Alien Pizza Planet, and the Little Green Men Jetpack Sipper at Disneyland Resort. At Walt Disney World, stop by Woody’s Lunch Box for the delicious Lilypad Lunch Box Tart!
- If you’re visiting Disneyland, be sure to check out the special Toy Story 5 exhibit in the Pixar Place Hotel atrium. The display features artwork, sculptures, and a peek behind-the-scenes!
Disney is celebrating America’s 250th with a host of sips and bites! You can check out all the deliciousness waiting for guests right here!
Disney’s BoardWalk, a guest favorite for nightlife, shopping, and dining, is taking it up a notch! New experiences are coming later this year to include:
- Hurley Burley, a new lounge coming later this year, will offer family-friendly trivia and games during the day before transforming into an adults-only live music venue in the evening, complete with coastal-inspired cocktails and light bites.
- Shopping fans will also enjoy the arrival of Basin, featuring handcrafted soaps, bath bombs, body butters, lip balms, shampoo bars, and more.
The EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival is just around the corner! The Eat to the Beat Concert Series makes it extra special, and you can find the full lineup right here!
Thinking about a Disney holiday getaway? Guests can save up to 20% on select rooms at Disney Resort hotels this fall and holiday season! Disney+ subscribers can save even more! Eligible Disney+ Perks members can save up to 25% on select rooms and receive complimentary Park Hopper benefits when booking a qualifying 4-night, 4-day room-and-ticket package on select dates this fall and holiday season. Availability is limited, so don’t delay!
Speaking of the holidays, the ever-popular Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party will be returning on select nights at Magic Kingdom from November 8 to December 22, 2026, and Jollywood Nights will be returning to Hollywood Studios on select nights, November 7, 2026 – January 5, 2027! Guests staying at select Walt Disney World Resort hotels, the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels, or Shades of Green can purchase tickets beginning July 9. Tickets will open to all other guests on July 16. These popular events often sell out, so planning ahead is a great idea!
In case you missed it, Disney Cruise Line recently revised guest policies on the following:
- Guests ages 21 and older may bring onboard either one unopened bottle of wine or champagne (up to 750 ml) or six beers (up to 12 oz. each) at embarkation. All alcohol must be carried onboard in carry-on luggage.
- The dining room corkage fee has been reduced to $20 per bottle.
- Selfie sticks, handheld extension poles, and tripods are now permitted onboard when folded and under 18 inches in length. Larger items must remain stored in guests’ staterooms and may only be used ashore.
- Decorations can be placed on stateroom doors only and not on hallway walls or ceilings. All decorations must follow existing guidelines.
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