Headed to the theme parks soon? Here's the full list of closures and refurbishments that may impact your trip:    Walt Disney World   PARKS  Magic Kingdom   Big Thunder Mountain: Closed until Spring 2026  Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin: Closed until Spring 2026  Liberty Square Riverboat: CLOSED Permanently  Mickey’s PhilharMagic: Closing November 1 st through November 23rd  Tom Sawyers Island and Rivers of America: CLOSED Permanently   Walt Disney World Railroad-Frontier

2026 Disneyland After Dark Events Overview and Highlights Disneyland After Dark returns in 2026 with one new theme and four favorites, offering magical evenings filled with love, nostalgia, adventure, and community for guests of all ages. These separately ticketed events grant exclusive after-hour access to Disneyland Park and select attractions—often with shorter wait times—plus themed entertainment, character encounters, special food and drinks, unique merchandise, and more

Southwest Airlines introduces luggage delivery service for Disney Resort guests Starting November 18, guests arriving on domestic Southwest Airlines flights at Orlando International Airport (MCO) and staying at select Disney Resort hotels will have the option to bypass baggage claim by checking their luggage at the Southwest bag drop area or ticket counter for direct delivery to their resort.     This service, facilitated by BagCheck, a third party provider, ensures luggage i