GoKawiilDisneyland had a huge 2025 when it kicked off its 70th anniversary, a celebration that continues at the original Disney theme park this year. Three new rides are also being built at California Adventure, as well as a whole new Avatar area.
And at Walt Disney World in Florida, four new lands are being constructed right now, themed around villains, Pixar characters and more.
Here's everything you need to know about Disneyland, Disney World and Disney Cruise Line in 2026 and beyond.
Star Wars Galaxy's Edge: new old characters
New characters will begin roaming around the Star Wars-themed lands in Disneyland this month, as the area "expands its timeline" to include Luke Skywalker, Leia Organa and Han Solo. The original trio of Star Wars main characters will begin roaming Batuu and interacting with guests and other characters from April 29.
To help tie them in with the more modern Star Wars land, there will also be new props, graphics and music in Galaxy's Edge.
"Black Spire Outpost will roll back in time several decades, thoughtfully introducing beloved characters from across the Star Wars timeline," Disney Parks Blog announced on Friday, April 17. "Each era will be brought to life with the same care and attention to detail that the land was originally designed with, masterfully weaving together stories from across time and space in one location."
Darth Vader will also be joining the fun, and you'll still be able to see Ahsoka Tano, The Mandalorian, Grogu, Rey, Chewbacca and R2-D2.
Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets gets an opening date
While MuppetVision 3D closed last year to make way for an entire land themed around the Monsters Pixar movies at Hollywood Studios, the Muppets are being moved to the Rock 'n' Roller Coaster.
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