HUGE Updates for Orlando 2026: Muppets, Monsters & Epic Universe

Welcome back to The Great British Mickey Waffle! 🇬🇧🧇Tonight, we are looking ahead at what is shaping up to be one of the most transformative years in Orlando history: 2026.From major closures at Disney’s Animal Kingdom to the first-ever Muppets-themed coaster at Hollywood Studios, there is so much to cover. Plus, Universal Orlando is entering its first full year with Epic Universe fully integrated—how is that changing the "Park Hopper" game?On tonight's menu:The Muppet Takeover: Rock 'n' Roller Coaster is rebranding—what do we expect from the Summer 2026 debut?Farewell to DinoLand: With DINOSAUR closing next month (February 2, 2026), we look at the progress of Tropical Americas.Magic Kingdom’s "Back to Basics": Cinderella Castle’s 1971-inspired repaint and the reopening of Big Thunder Mountain this Spring.Epic Universe Year 2: New ticket rules, park hopping, and how it’s affecting crowd patterns.Epcot Refresh: "Soarin’ Across America" and the 250th US Anniversary updates.What are you most excited for in 2026? Are you planning a trip this year?Enjoy the show and join us for more throughout the new year !