Hollywood Drift Confirmed & Disney's Massive DAS U-Turn | Orlando Weekly [Jan 26, 2026]

Universal’s finally confirmed Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift, and it’s a brand-new ride being built from scratch, not some lazy refresh. We’re also diving into Disney’s sudden reversal on their Disability Access Service (DAS) rules after a bit of shareholder pressure. Plus, the Magic Kingdom is losing its marquee, and Florida is currently colder than a fridge.In this week’s update:Hollywood Drift: Universal’s 360-degree spinning coaster is officially a go for 2027.The DAS U-Turn: Why Disney blinked on their controversial disability access changes.Buzz Lightyear’s Facelift: Big changes coming to Tomorrowland as the signs come down.The Florida Freeze: Why the water parks are shut and how to handle a freezing Orlando.Plan your Walt Disney World holiday with Orlando InsiderIf you’re still booking basic "off-the-shelf" trips, you’re doing it wrong. At Orlando Insider, we’re specialists who focus on building a holiday that actually works, rather than just shifting tickets. When you book with us, you’ll get a personal Orlando Guru to do the heavy lifting, free planning calls to sort the logistics, and access to our Park Planner App so you aren’t wandering around like a lost tourist.Ready to do Florida the right way? Plan your Walt Disney World holiday with Orlando Insider and let us handle the planning.Visit www.orlandoinsider.co.uk