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March was a busy month for Disney World! They kept us on our toes with all of the news and updates.
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This month, we kicked off the 2026 EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival, said goodbye to a beloved attraction, and got a ton of news about the parks’ future. We’re here to give you the full rundown of everything that happened this month.
On March 2nd, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith closed for good. Now, the ride undergoes a transformation to become Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets, which is expected to open this summer.
Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster is closed!
The Grand Floridian Cafe will temporarily close for a refresh from mid-July to October 2026. Brunch will continue to be offered, but it will temporarily move to Citricos, and guests may see or hear the refurbishment work during the daytime hours.
Floridian style Eggs Benedict
From mid-March through mid-September 2026, the Turf Club Bar & Grill and the Turf Club Lounge at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort will be under refurbishment. During this refurbishment, some areas will be temporarily closed, but the good news is they won’t all be closed at the same time.
Turf Club Bar & Grill
We’ve been able to track progress on the ride coming to Monstropolis, which is a hanging door roller coaster. We’ve been watching them work on the ground, and you can really tell how huge it is! We’re always so grateful for these aerial photos from bioreconstruct on X.
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We recently went to the Magic Kingdom to check on the project, so we can get updated and so we can update you. Our most recent update is going to shock you with how much progress has been made! The majority of the castle repainting is complete.
Cinderella Castle
It looks like a Vans store will be opening at Disney Springs soon! On a recent trip, we noticed new signage in the space that formerly housed the Volcom store and, more recently, Disney’s Enchanted Holiday Art Gallery.
Coming soon!
Over at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort, you’ll find some of the coolest hotel rooms that Disney World has to offer — Treehouse Villas! From now through mid-September 2026, refurbishment work will take place in phases at Saratoga Springs Resort, including refurbishments for the Treehouse Villas. If you’re staying at the resort, you may see or hear construction work during the daytime hours.
Treehouse Villas
Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin in Magic Kingdom has been closed for refurbishment for a while, but Disney finally announced an opening date. Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin will be reopening on April 8th, 2026!
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Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in Magic Kingdom has been closed for over a year, and we’ve been (not-so-patiently) waiting for Disney to let us know when we can expect to ride it again. Well, they finally announced it will be refurbished in early May!
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
There is a lot of construction happening at Hollywood Studios, but the Walt Disney Studios Courtyard will actually open VERY soon! Disney recently announced Walt Disney Studios Courtyard, and the new Clubhouse Dance Party is officially opening on May 26th, 2026.
@bioreconstruct via X
Soarin’ Around the World is getting a patriotic makeover for the 250th birthday of the U.S.A., changing into Soarin’ Across America. According to the Disney World website, Soarin’ Across America will debut on May 26th, 2026. To make way for the changes, Soarin’ Around the World will close on May 13th, 2026.
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Get ready to meet Bluey and Bingo at Disney World! Starting on May 26th, you’ll be able to play games and dance with Bluey and Bingo at Conservation Station at Animal Kingdom!
©Disney
This month was full of news and updates from Disney World, and we’re excited to see what the future holds. For more Disney news and updates, be sure to follow Disney Food Blog.
What are you most looking forward to at Disney World in 2026? Tell us in the comments below!
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Magic Kingdom
This month, we kicked off the 2026 EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival, said goodbye to a beloved attraction, and got a ton of news about the parks’ future. We’re here to give you the full rundown of everything that happened this month.
Closing Dates
Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith
On March 2nd, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith closed for good. Now, the ride undergoes a transformation to become Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets, which is expected to open this summer.
Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster is closed!
Dining Changes
Grand Floridian Cafe
The Grand Floridian Cafe will temporarily close for a refresh from mid-July to October 2026. Brunch will continue to be offered, but it will temporarily move to Citricos, and guests may see or hear the refurbishment work during the daytime hours.
Floridian style Eggs Benedict
Turf Club Bar and Grill Closing
From mid-March through mid-September 2026, the Turf Club Bar & Grill and the Turf Club Lounge at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort will be under refurbishment. During this refurbishment, some areas will be temporarily closed, but the good news is they won’t all be closed at the same time.
Turf Club Bar & Grill
Construction Updates
Monsters Inc. Construction Updates
We’ve been able to track progress on the ride coming to Monstropolis, which is a hanging door roller coaster. We’ve been watching them work on the ground, and you can really tell how huge it is! We’re always so grateful for these aerial photos from bioreconstruct on X.
©bioreconstruct
Cinderella’s Castle Repainting
We recently went to the Magic Kingdom to check on the project, so we can get updated and so we can update you. Our most recent update is going to shock you with how much progress has been made! The majority of the castle repainting is complete.
Cinderella Castle
Vans Coming to Disney Springs
It looks like a Vans store will be opening at Disney Springs soon! On a recent trip, we noticed new signage in the space that formerly housed the Volcom store and, more recently, Disney’s Enchanted Holiday Art Gallery.
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Coming soon!
Saratoga Springs Treehouse Refurbishments
Over at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort, you’ll find some of the coolest hotel rooms that Disney World has to offer — Treehouse Villas! From now through mid-September 2026, refurbishment work will take place in phases at Saratoga Springs Resort, including refurbishments for the Treehouse Villas. If you’re staying at the resort, you may see or hear construction work during the daytime hours.
Treehouse Villas
Attractions News
Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin
Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin in Magic Kingdom has been closed for refurbishment for a while, but Disney finally announced an opening date. Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin will be reopening on April 8th, 2026!
©Disney
Big Thunder Mountain
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in Magic Kingdom has been closed for over a year, and we’ve been (not-so-patiently) waiting for Disney to let us know when we can expect to ride it again. Well, they finally announced it will be refurbished in early May!
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Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Walt Disney Studios
There is a lot of construction happening at Hollywood Studios, but the Walt Disney Studios Courtyard will actually open VERY soon! Disney recently announced Walt Disney Studios Courtyard, and the new Clubhouse Dance Party is officially opening on May 26th, 2026.
@bioreconstruct via X
Soarin’ Across America
Soarin’ Around the World is getting a patriotic makeover for the 250th birthday of the U.S.A., changing into Soarin’ Across America. According to the Disney World website, Soarin’ Across America will debut on May 26th, 2026. To make way for the changes, Soarin’ Around the World will close on May 13th, 2026.
©Disney
Bluey is Coming to Disney World
Get ready to meet Bluey and Bingo at Disney World! Starting on May 26th, you’ll be able to play games and dance with Bluey and Bingo at Conservation Station at Animal Kingdom!
©Disney
This month was full of news and updates from Disney World, and we’re excited to see what the future holds. For more Disney news and updates, be sure to follow Disney Food Blog.
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