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EPISODE · Jan 5, 2026 · 20 MIN

48: Everything I’m Excited to See Coming to Disney World 2026

from The Laid-Back Magic® Way: A Disney World Planning Podcast

Read the full show notes for this episode HERE!Thanks to our sponsor, Sarah of the Main Street MomGet a free quoteAdd á la carte servicesFollow SarahEvery time Disney announces something new, it can feel like one more thing to keep up with. In this episode, I am breaking down what is coming to Disney World in Disney World 2026 that I am genuinely excited about and what actually matters for planning.This is not a full news roundup or a list of every single announcement. Instead, I am sharing the updates, Disney World ride closures, park changes, and small shifts that could actually affect how your days flow, how crowds move, and how you plan a Disney World trip in Disney World 2026 without adding overwhelm.I walk through what is coming to Disney World in Disney World 2026 from a realistic planning perspective, especially if you are traveling with kids and want your trip to feel calm instead of chaotic. From Magic Kingdom updates to Disney World ride closures and new experiences across the parks, this episode focuses on what feels exciting, what I am curious about, and what could change how you approach your plans.In this episode, I talk about• Magic Kingdom updates I am excited to see return or change• Disney World ride closures and how they could impact crowd flow• New experiences coming to Disney World in Disney World 2026 that are especially great for kids• What updates might be worth planning around and which ones are just nice bonuses• Small planning tools and app updates that could make Disney World 2026 trips easierIf you are thinking ahead to Disney World 2026 and want to know what is actually worth paying attention to while planning, this episode will help you focus on what matters most.Which update coming to Disney World in Disney World 2026 are you most excited or curious about for your next trip... Let me know your thoughts over on IG: @somewhereworthwhile.RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:Bluey and Bingo at Animal KingdomFree Dining Plan for Kids in 2026"Off the Page" and Playground in Hollywood StudiosLET’S CONNECT!Somewhere Worthwhile WebsiteInstagramJoin the Laid-Back Magic® communityShop the guidesRead the blogPodcast music by Podington Bear, track: 'Filaments', licensed under CC BY-NC, courtesy of Free Music Archive.

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Read the full show notes for this episode HERE!Thanks to our sponsor, Sarah of the Main Street MomGet a free quoteAdd á la carte servicesFollow SarahEvery time Disney announces something new, it can feel like one more thing to keep up with. In this...

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