It's been a big news day in the Disney world, and there's plenty to catch up on. Walt Disney World has announced a wave of price increases across tickets, Annual Passes, and food and beverages — and that's just the start of today's recap for Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
Disney News Recap
Walt Disney World Ticket & Pass Price Increases
The headline story today: Walt Disney World has raised its 2027 ticket prices, with the highest-priced single-day admission now hitting $229. That's not all — Disney also announced price increases across all four tiers of its Annual Pass program, with one tier seeing an increase of as much as $120.
Rounding out the pricing news, food and beverage prices have increased across the board at Walt Disney World, including drinks, popcorn, and chicken strips. Annual Passholders, Disney Visa cardholders, and Disney Vacation Club members will also feel the pinch, as discounts on bottled water and soda have been discontinued at Walt Disney World. A similar change is taking effect at Disneyland Resort, where Magic Key, DVC, and Disney Visa discounts on bottled water and soda have also been discontinued.
On the dining and experience front, Fantasmic! Dining Package prices have increased, and the EPCOT GEO-82 Fireworks Experience is adding date-based pricing. Walt Disney World has also raised prices for select tours and Magic Kingdom Fireworks Dessert Parties.
Ear headband prices have gone up at Walt Disney World as well, and a full roundup of all 2026 price increases and discontinued discounts is available for those planning ahead.
Holiday Magic Is Coming
On a more festive note, Disney is gearing up for the holiday season in a big way. Disney Jollywood Nights 2026 is adding an Animation Courtyard Lounge, new Monsters, Inc. characters, and updates to the Glisten! show. Merchandise coming to the event includes Gertie and Duffy.
Disney has also revealed more 2026 Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party merchandise, and full lists with prices are now available for the 2026 Mickey & Friends Christmas Collection and the 2026 Plaid & Velvet Christmas Collection at Walt Disney World, as well as the 2026 Mickey Mouse and Family Christmas Collection at Disneyland Resort.
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind will feature three new holiday tracks this year at EPCOT, and Alien Swirling Saucers will play festive songs during the holiday season at Disney's Hollywood Studios. In a big holiday announcement, a limited-time holiday overlay is coming to Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets at Disney's Hollywood Studios.
Walt Disney Presents will be adding holiday film props and classic shorts at Disney's Hollywood Studios this Christmas season, and a Santa experience is coming to Disney's Animal Kingdom in a new location for 2026. More celebrity narrators have also been added — and one removed — from the 2026 EPCOT Candlelight Processional lineup.
New Collectibles, Merchandise & More
Collectors and merchandise fans have plenty to look forward to. A World of Disney Medallion Machine featuring Tinker Bell, Stitch, and more colorful collectibles has arrived at Disney Springs. Mickey-shaped souvenir plates inspired by iconic landmarks are now available across the resort, including a Cinderella Castle plate at Magic Kingdom, a Spaceship Earth plate at EPCOT, a Tower of Terror plate at Disney's Hollywood Studios, and a Tree of Life plate at Animal Kingdom.
At Disneyland Resort, new Champagne Cream, Burgundy Glitter, and Sherpa ear headbands are now available, along with Disney California Adventure Attraction Skyline merchandise and three festive Starbucks tumblers featuring Holiday Bows, The Nightmare Before Christmas, and Mickey Balloons.
Over at Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge in Walt Disney World, a new Protection & Defense Lightsaber Hilt Theme has arrived at Savi's Workshop. And at Magic Kingdom, a Pirate Parrot Mug and Mariner's Fortune drink have debuted at The Beak & Barrel. New Pirates of the Caribbean, Attraction Vehicles, and Transportation RSVLTS shirts have also made their debut at Walt Disney World.
Park Updates
Radiator Springs Curios has reopened after a weeks-long refurbishment at Disney California Adventure Park. Meanwhile, Rose & Crown Dining Room at EPCOT will be closing for refurbishment early next year.
Walt Disney Imagineering has shared the final letters needed to decode the S.E.A. Stolen Artifact Mystery. And on the planning front, Walt Disney World vacations are now available to book for November and December 2027.
At Disneyland Resort, the Magic Key no-show penalty is being removed, adding more flexibility to park reservations. Disneyland has also raised prices on select one-day tickets, with no changes to Magic Key Passes.
Disney Cruise Line
The Disney Believe continues to make waves, with Disney Cruise Line sharing a look at a Pua Towel Animal as part of the ship's Moana-themed offerings. The line has also named 20-year veteran Trent Hitchcock as the opening Cruise Director for the Disney Believe.
A Monstropolis Dining Sneak Peek
Foodies, take note: a dining sneak peek for Harryhausen's and Archie's Scare-Pig Pizza at Disney's Hollywood Studios has revealed some wild new menu items coming to Monstropolis, including Eyeball Ramen and Frozen Blort.
On the Big Screen
Cinemark has revealed an Avengers: Doomsday Collector's Popcorn Bucket and Drink Cup for the upcoming film.
Universal News Recap
Over at Universal Studios Florida, more theming has been added and pull testing continues at Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift. In other Universal news, a video has surfaced of a Waymo self-driving car running a red light near Universal Orlando Resort.
That's it for today — we hope you enjoyed this Daily Recap. Thanks for stopping by, and we'll see you tomorrow!