463 - Ring in 2026 with your favorite Disney planning experts! Rob and Kerri Stuart recap the biggest Disney World and Disneyland changes from 2025 and reveal what's coming in 2026—from Cinderella Castle's stunning transformation back to its classic storybook look to the debut of Bluey and Bingo at Disneyland.

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Disney World 2026 Updates:

• Cinderella Castle returns to its iconic gray, cream, blue and gold colors (goodbye rose gold!)
• Frozen Ever After returns bigger and better in February with major tech upgrades
• Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin reopen in spring with exciting enhancements
• New interactive features for Buzz including upgraded blasters, real-time scoring, and Star Command vehicles
• Soarin' Across America debuts summer 2026
• Millennium Falcon Smugglers Run gets The Mandalorian and Grogu retheme
• Rock 'n' Roller Coaster transforms into a Muppets adventure
• Savannah Bananas Banana Ball comes to Disney May 29-30 (hottest ticket of the year!)

Disneyland 2026 Highlights:

• 70th Anniversary celebration continues through August 9th
• Bluey and Bingo meet-and-greet debuts March 22nd (exact date!)
• The Mandalorian experience launches May 22nd
• Soarin' Across America opens July 2nd

Plus, hear about Rob and Kerri's incredible Disney Fantasy Very Merrytime cruise, their first Remy dinner experience, achieving Platinum status, and why Lookout Key at Lighthouse Point beats Castaway Cay. They're also planning a Labor Day back-to-back Disney Wish cruise—possibly in a one-bedroom concierge suite!

Whether you're planning your first Disney vacation or you're a seasoned park-goer, this episode is packed with Disney World tips, Disneyland planning advice, and insider knowledge to help you make the most of your 2026 Disney adventures.

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