Disney Just Dropped 3 BIG Announcements Including A NEW Opening Date, 2027 Ticket Prices, and More

It’s no exaggeration to say there is a LOT going on in Disney at the moment. In Orlando alone, it feels like every month is bringing some major change.

Magic Kingdom

The company is working on developing new lands like Piston Peak, Villians Land, the Walt Disney Studios, Pueblo Espranza, and more! That’s why each week, our team likes to do a complete breakdown of every piece of major news you might have missed. This week Disney made sure we have PLENTY to tell you about, so let’s dive right in!

This week left our team with a bit of whiplash and a ton of excitement because Disney wasn’t holding back! From Orlando to California, both U.S. Disney theme parks have some fun in store for us. Let’s start with the news that has this writer personally thrilled.

Things Are About To Get Muppety

After months of waiting, we finally know that Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster starring the Muppets is opening on May 26th, 2026! Not only did Disney give us an opening date, but they also dropped the full set list for the attraction AND gave us a first look at that famous band.

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If you want to rock out, you’ll be able to hear:

• “Song 2” by The Electric Mayhem (made famous by Blur)
• “Born To Be Wild” by The Electric Mayhem featuring Camilla the Chicken (made famous by Steppenwolf)
• “Love Rollercoaster” – The Electric Mayhem ft. Jennifer Hudson & Questlove
• “Rock! Rock! (Till You Drop)” – The Electric Mayhem ft. Def Leppard
• “Walking on Sunshine” – The Electric Mayhem ft. Kelly Clarkson

While some were holding out hope for classics like “Rainbow Connection,” we think this is a fun and energetic set of songs that will make each ride feel different! The band is also looking ready for their big performance.

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Disney also shared that there would be celebrity cameos, including people like Travis Barker, Awkwafina, Yvette Nicole Brown, John Stamos, and more! Disney also confirmed that previews will take place ahead of the opening. This has us insanely excited for the ride, which will open in just over a month.

Everything we know about Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster starring the Muppets

Get Ready for 2027 in Disney World

This week, Disney also said, “Get ready for next year!” because they dropped tons of new information about 2027 Disney World Vacation Packages. Yes, you can already start booking your 2027 hotel and tickets now! They shared ticket and hotel prices through October 2027. 1-day tickets start at $119 for one park, which is no change from the current pricing.

Disney World Theme Park Tickets

They also confirmed a NEW version of the Disney Dining Plan is going to be around in 2027. In 2027, you can choose from 3 Disney Dining Plans: the Quick-Service Dining Plan, the Table-Service (or Standard) Dining Plan, or the new Deluxe Table-Service Dining Plan. The Deluxe Table-Service Dining Plan differs from the Standard Table-Service Dining Plan in that it includes TWO (2) table-service meals per night of stay, instead of just one.

The Hollywood Brown Derby

That’s not all! They even confirmed the return of hotel perks like early entry, free water park entry, extended evening hours, and more. So yeah, get to planning!

CONFIRMED: 6 Disney World Hotel Perks Are Coming BACK in 2027

We’re Off To Save The Galaxy

Heading over to Disneyland, we finally got our first look at some VERY famous characters! Luke Skywalker, Leia Organa, and Han Solo are all coming to Galaxy’s Edge, and we finally got a chance to see what they’ll look like.

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This is all part of Disneyland’s major change to Galaxy’s Edge. They’re changing the timeline for Batuu to include ALL timelines in the Star Wars universe, which means our favourite galaxy heroes will now be around! It’s not just the heroes, though; even Darth Vader will be on Batuu now!

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We are pretty pumped about these changes, especially because we have wanted to meet these characters, not just at Star Wars Nite! Characters like Ahsoka Tano, The Mandalorian, Grogu, R2-D2, and Rey will still be in the land as well.

Learn All About The Disneyland Galaxy Edge Changes Here

Okay, you write all that down? No need to! We did it for you! We just wanted to make sure you were paying attention. These are some seriously big announcements, and we can’t wait to see them come to life. Be sure to keep following DFB for more Disney news, updates, and more.

2027 Disney World Ticket Prices and Vacation Packages Revealed

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