<p>Disney has shared a rundown of all the new and returning food and beverages, plus some novelties including sippers and bottle toppers, coming to the Disneyland Resort in 2026. Disneyland Resort 70th Anniversary Items As Disneyland&#8217;s 70th Anniversary continues through spring 2026, more limited-time items have joined the menus around the resort. Rum Punch Bacardi &#8230; <a title="All the New and Returning Food, Drinks &amp; Novelties Coming to Disneyland Resort in 2026" class="read-more" href="https://wdwnt.com/2026/01/new-returning-food-drinks-novelties-disneyland-resort-2026/" aria-label="Read more about All the New and Returning Food, Drinks &amp; Novelties Coming to Disneyland Resort in 2026">Read more</a></p>

<p>&#8220;it&#8217;s a small world&#8221; has a new Pez candy dispenser and candle at Disney World. Both items were spotted at Magic Kingdom. it&#8217;s a small world Pez Candy Dispenser &#8211; $4.49 This is the latest addition to the Disney Parks Pez Dispensers, following the release of dispensers for Figment and the Hatbox Ghost in March &#8230; <a title="&#8216;it&#8217;s a small world&#8217; Pez Candy Dispenser &amp; Candle Available at Walt Disney World" class="read-more" href="https://wdwnt.com/2026/01/its-a-small-world-pez-candy-dispenser-candle-available-walt-disney-world/" aria-label="Read more about &#8216;it&#8217;s a small world&#8217; Pez Candy Dispenser &amp; Candle Available at Walt Disney World">Read more</a></p>

<p>Typhoon Lagoon has received price increases for some of its enhancements: the Beachcomber shacks and umbrellas. Typhoon Lagoon Beachcomber Shacks Standard Beachcomber shacks have increased their maximum price to $425 a day, from the previous of $375. The minimum is still $ 225. For Deluxe and Premium Plus shacks, the price has increased by $50 &#8230; <a title="Price Increases for Typhoon Lagoon Enhancements at Walt Disney World" class="read-more" href="https://wdwnt.com/2026/01/price-increases-typhoon-lagoon-enhancements-walt-disney-world/" aria-label="Read more about Price Increases for Typhoon Lagoon Enhancements at Walt Disney World">Read more</a></p>

<p>The display cases for TRON Identity Program have been removed and a black curtain blocks the spot where guests used to pick up their custom action figures. New Year&#8217;s Eve was the final day of the experience in Tomorrowland Launch Depot at Magic Kingdom. TRON Identity Program Displays Removed The black curtain is held up &#8230; <a title="TRON Identity Program Display Cases Removed, Curtain Blocks Pick-Up Kiosks" class="read-more" href="https://wdwnt.com/2026/01/tron-identity-program-display-cases-removed-curtain-blocks-pick-up-kiosks/" aria-label="Read more about TRON Identity Program Display Cases Removed, Curtain Blocks Pick-Up Kiosks">Read more</a></p>

<p>runDisney has previewed several new Brooks running shoes for the runDisney Marathon Weekend. These include Chip &#8216;n Dale, as well as Cinderella Castle. runDisney Marathon Weekend Brooks Running Shoes runDisney and Brooks Running have shared additional pictures of these new shoes on Instagram. The Chip &#8216;n Dale Ghost 17 pair has differently colored soles for &#8230; <a title="Chip &#8216;n Dale &amp; Cinderella Castle Brooks Running Shoes for 2026 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend" class="read-more" href="https://wdwnt.com/2026/01/chip-n-dale-cinderella-castle-brooks-running-shoes-2026-walt-disney-world-marathon-weekend/" aria-label="Read more about Chip &#8216;n Dale &amp; Cinderella Castle Brooks Running Shoes for 2026 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend">Read more</a></p>

<p>Disney World has set the reopening date for Harambe Market at Disney&#8217;s Animal Kingdom, with hours now listed on the website. Reopening Date Harambe Market will reopen on March 1, 2026. Current hours are listed: 10:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. It closed in October and will reopen serving hamburgers and chicken nuggets as a replacement for &#8230; <a title="Disney World Sets Reopening Date for Harambe Market at Disney&#8217;s Animal Kingdom" class="read-more" href="https://wdwnt.com/2026/01/disney-world-sets-reopening-date-harambe-market-disneys-animal-kingdom/" aria-label="Read more about Disney World Sets Reopening Date for Harambe Market at Disney&#8217;s Animal Kingdom">Read more</a></p>

<p>The second teaser for The Muppet Show, which first played on Dick Clark&#8217;s New Year&#8217;s Rockin&#8217; Eve with Ryan Seacrest, has now officially been released on YouTube. The Muppet Show Premiere The teaser was available online on sites such as X or Reddit, but Disney+ has now released the teaser in HD quality. It features &#8230; <a title="Second Teaser Officially Released For &#8216;The Muppet Show&#8217; Revival" class="read-more" href="https://wdwnt.com/2026/01/second-teaser-officially-released-muppet-show-revival/" aria-label="Read more about Second Teaser Officially Released For &#8216;The Muppet Show&#8217; Revival">Read more</a></p>

<p>Magic Kingdom has a new series of merchandise inspired by the Pirates of the Caribbean tavern, The Beak and Barrel. This follows the release of a Rummy shoulder plush, t-shirt, and souvenir glassware by Arribas Brothers. The Beak and Barrel Pin &#8211; $17.99 This is a silver-tone enamel relief depicting Rummy the parrot standing on &#8230; <a title="NEW Beak and Barrel Pirate Bar Tiki Mug, Hat, and Pin Available at Magic Kingdom" class="read-more" href="https://wdwnt.com/2026/01/new-beak-and-barrel-pirate-bar-tiki-mug-hat-pin/" aria-label="Read more about NEW Beak and Barrel Pirate Bar Tiki Mug, Hat, and Pin Available at Magic Kingdom">Read more</a></p>

<p>The Encanto ride building at Disney&#8217;s Animal Kingdom is getting bigger day by day. Crews are using a tower crane installed back in September to construct the building&#8217;s framework. Encanto Ride Building Progress Since our last update from the ground, it looks like the building framework has about doubled in size. Most of the construction &#8230; <a title="Encanto Ride Building Continues to Grow Overnight at Disney&#8217;s Animal Kingdom" class="read-more" href="https://wdwnt.com/2026/01/encanto-ride-building-continues-grow-overnight-disneys-animal-kingdom/" aria-label="Read more about Encanto Ride Building Continues to Grow Overnight at Disney&#8217;s Animal Kingdom">Read more</a></p>

<p>Most of the Walt Disney World restaurants that were missing from the 2026 Disney Dining Plans have been added back to the list of options. The restaurants were presumably missing while Disney finalized contracts with the third-party companies who operate these venues. Disney Dining Plan Restaurants These restaurants have been restored to the Disney Dining &#8230; <a title="23 Restaurants Return to Disney Dining Plan, Starbucks &amp; Landry&#8217;s Locations Still Missing" class="read-more" href="https://wdwnt.com/2026/01/23-restaurants-return-to-disney-dining-plan-starbucks-landrys-locations-still-missing/" aria-label="Read more about 23 Restaurants Return to Disney Dining Plan, Starbucks &amp; Landry&#8217;s Locations Still Missing">Read more</a></p>

<p>The full 2026 &#8211; 2027 calendar of runDisney events is now available. As previously announced, Disneyland Resort runDisney events are going on hiatus due to construction. runDisney 2026 &#8211; 2027 Calendar The 2026 &#8211; 2027 season does not include the spring 2026 races, which are part of the 2025 &#8211; 2026 season still ongoing. The &#8230; <a title="Full runDisney 2026 &#8211; 2027 Calendar Released Without Disneyland Events" class="read-more" href="https://wdwnt.com/2026/01/full-rundisney-2026-2027-calendar-released-without-disneyland-events/" aria-label="Read more about Full runDisney 2026 &#8211; 2027 Calendar Released Without Disneyland Events">Read more</a></p>

<p>Walt Disney World has released another week of Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away parade times and it will continue to perform only once per day on most days. Disney Starlight Schedule Disney Starlight has largely performed twice per day since its summer debut. As we previously reported, the parade will only perform once per &#8230; <a title="Reduced Disney Starlight Parade Performances Continuing for Another Week" class="read-more" href="https://wdwnt.com/2026/01/reduced-disney-starlight-parade-performances-continuing-another-week/" aria-label="Read more about Reduced Disney Starlight Parade Performances Continuing for Another Week">Read more</a></p>

<p>Disney Springs Sprinkles Cupcakes Location Permanently Closed, Disneyland Demolishing Ticket Booths in Front of Guests, When is the Best Time to Visit Walt Disney World in 2026?, Disney Store Debuts New Bluey Action Figure Series— all this and more in today&#8217;s daily recap for Thursday, January 1, 2026. WDW News Today That&#8217;s it for today; &#8230; <a title="Disney Springs Sprinkles Cupcakes Location Permanently Closed in Today&#8217;s Daily Recap for 01/01/2026" class="read-more" href="https://wdwnt.com/2026/01/disney-springs-sprinkles-cupcakes-location-permanently-closed-in-todays-daily-recap-for-01-01-2026/" aria-label="Read more about Disney Springs Sprinkles Cupcakes Location Permanently Closed in Today&#8217;s Daily Recap for 01/01/2026">Read more</a></p>

<p>A new Disney Princess-themed picture frame is now available for purchase at Walt Disney World Resort. Disney Princess Picture Frame &#8211; $29.99 This picture frame can store a single 4 x 6-inch photo and features a large, colorful floral border. Snow White, Tiana, Jasmine, and Cinderella are posing on the sides of the border, while &#8230; <a title="New Disney Princess Picture Frame Now Available at Disney World" class="read-more" href="https://wdwnt.com/2026/01/new-disney-princess-picture-frame-now-available/" aria-label="Read more about New Disney Princess Picture Frame Now Available at Disney World">Read more</a></p>

<p>The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin includes the Swan Resort, Dolphin Resort, and Swan Reserve, the latter of which opened in 2021. Check out the full video tour of a newly renovated EPCOT view room</p>

<p>Several new Disney Princess keychains are now available for purchase at Walt Disney World. Each keychain features a Disney Princess with a sidekick, as well as a &#8220;Walt Disney World&#8221; ribbon and a charm with a symbol representing that princess. Cinderella Keychain &#8211; $14.99 This keychain has Cinderella holding her mouse friends, Jaq and Gus, &#8230; <a title="Several New Disney Princess Keychains Now Available at Disney World" class="read-more" href="https://wdwnt.com/2026/01/new-disney-princess-keychains-available/" aria-label="Read more about Several New Disney Princess Keychains Now Available at Disney World">Read more</a></p>

<p>Disneyland Resort has now released its 2026 Valentine&#8217;s Day merchandise collection, joining Walt Disney World and the Disney Store, which released merchandise recently, too. Apparel Hercules and Megara Pullover Sweatshirt &#8211; $49.99 This adult pullover sweatshirt is light pink and has ribbed cuffs and hem. Hercules and Megara are holding hands and are surrounded by &#8230; <a title="Full List of 2026 Valentine&#8217;s Day Merchandise at Disneyland Resort" class="read-more" href="https://wdwnt.com/2026/01/full-list-of-2026-valentines-day-merchandise-at-disneyland/" aria-label="Read more about Full List of 2026 Valentine&#8217;s Day Merchandise at Disneyland Resort">Read more</a></p>

<p>Gideon&#8217;s Bakehouse in Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resort has announced new limited-edition treats flavored with banana to kick off the new year. Gideon&#8217;s Bakehouse January 2026 Menu The front of this month&#8217;s menu card is tombstone-shaped and features a green gargoyle face. The text &#8220;Gideon&#8217;s Bakehouse Morsels&#8221; is below it. The back of &#8230; <a title="Gideon’s Bakehouse Releases January Menu Featuring New Banana Treats" class="read-more" href="https://wdwnt.com/2026/01/gideons-bakehouse-releases-january-menu-banana-treats/" aria-label="Read more about Gideon’s Bakehouse Releases January Menu Featuring New Banana Treats">Read more</a></p>

<p>A new feature in the My Disney Experience app lets you know when Disney Springs&#8217; parking lots and garages are full. &#8220;Parking Currently at Capacity&#8221; Note in App With the holidays here, it&#8217;s no surprise that Disney Springs is crowded. A new feature we&#8217;ve spotted in the My Disney Experience app lets you know if &#8230; <a title="My Disney Experience App Adds Parking Capacity Notification for Disney Springs" class="read-more" href="https://wdwnt.com/2026/01/my-disney-experience-app-adds-parking-capacity-notification-for-disney-springs/" aria-label="Read more about My Disney Experience App Adds Parking Capacity Notification for Disney Springs">Read more</a></p>

<p>Her Universe and their Our Universe brand have released two new pieces of adult apparel inspired by The Haunted Mansion attraction at Disneyland and Magic Kingdom. Both the shirt and skirt are available on DisneyStore.com. The Haunted Mansion Woven Shirt by Our Universe &#8211; $64.99 The button-up shirt is woven toile made of 53% cotton &#8230; <a title="Disney Store Releases New Haunted Mansion Shirt &amp; Skirt by Her Universe" class="read-more" href="https://wdwnt.com/2026/01/disney-store-releases-haunted-mansion-shirt-skirt-by-her-universe/" aria-label="Read more about Disney Store Releases New Haunted Mansion Shirt &amp; Skirt by Her Universe">Read more</a></p>

<p>Run Disney has released the Disneyland Half Marathon race course. The race, presented by Honda, will take place January 29 &#8211; February 1, 2026. Race Course As shown in the runDisney Instagram reel, the official 13.1-mile race course starts on Disney Way. It goes down S Harbor Blvd and turns onto W Katella Ave. From &#8230; <a title="BREAKING: Disneyland Half Marathon Course Revealed" class="read-more" href="https://wdwnt.com/2026/01/disneyland-half-marathon-race-course-reveal/" aria-label="Read more about BREAKING: Disneyland Half Marathon Course Revealed">Read more</a></p>

<p>Marvel&#8217;s Wonder Man is finally premiering on Disney+ this month, and the official trailer and poster have been released. Wonder Man was originally set to release in the 2023 &#8211; 2024 season but was delayed due to the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. It was moved to December 2025 but ultimately pushed to January 27, 2026. &#8230; <a title="Marvel&#8217;s &#8216;Wonder Man&#8217; Trailer &amp; Poster Released, Coming to Disney+ This Month" class="read-more" href="https://wdwnt.com/2026/01/marvels-wonder-man-trailer-poster-coming-to-disney-this-month/" aria-label="Read more about Marvel&#8217;s &#8216;Wonder Man&#8217; Trailer &amp; Poster Released, Coming to Disney+ This Month">Read more</a></p>

<p>Disney Store has four FANDROP diorama sets based on famous Star Wars and Marvel moments. FANDROP creates framed dioramas featuring sculpted figures and artwork. These sets are for ages 4 and up. They are about 7&#8243; tall with 2&#8243; tall figures. The Mandalorian &amp; Grogu vs. Dark Troopers Star Wars FANDROP Figure Set &#8211; $19.99 &#8230; <a title="&#8216;Star Wars&#8217; and Marvel FANDROP Dioramas Arrive At Disney Store" class="read-more" href="https://wdwnt.com/2026/01/star-wars-marvel-fandrop-dioramas-disney-store/" aria-label="Read more about &#8216;Star Wars&#8217; and Marvel FANDROP Dioramas Arrive At Disney Store">Read more</a></p>

<p>There was a time when Walt Disney World Resort saw significant differences in crowd sizes during certain months. It was easy to say January (post New Year&#8217;s Day) was a slow month, but now there are events interspersed in many months that change the previous reality significantly. Although we can&#8217;t say for certain that one &#8230; <a title="When is the Best Time to Visit Walt Disney World in 2026?" class="read-more" href="https://wdwnt.com/2026/01/when-is-the-best-time-to-visit-walt-disney-world-orlando-in-2026/" aria-label="Read more about When is the Best Time to Visit Walt Disney World in 2026?">Read more</a></p>

<p>If you&#8217;re a fan of Disney balloons, now&#8217;s your chance to take one home that won&#8217;t deflate. New to Disneyland Resort is a rose gold Minnie balloon-shaped crossbody bag by Loungefly. Minnie Balloon Loungefly Purse &#8211; $90 It has a metallic finish with white highlights to make it look more like a shiny balloon. Minnie&#8217;s &#8230; <a title="Rose Gold Minnie Balloon Loungefly Crossbody Bag Arrives at Disneyland" class="read-more" href="https://wdwnt.com/2026/01/rose-gold-minnie-balloon-loungefly-crossbody-bag-arrives-at-disneyland/" aria-label="Read more about Rose Gold Minnie Balloon Loungefly Crossbody Bag Arrives at Disneyland">Read more</a></p>