Holiday Magic Arrives at EPCOT
December 3, 2025, brought a massive week of holiday celebrations at Walt Disney World. Greg started at EPCOT on the opening day of the Festival of the Holidays, when storytellers returned, decorations filled every corner, and a new Walt Disney opening message surprised guests exploring the festival. The park also features Santa Goofy, updated Magic Shots, and the complete Olaf’s Holiday Tradition Expedition scavenger hunt.
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom
Greg then traveled to Magic Kingdom for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, where classic entertainment, returning holiday treats, and nighttime festivities set the tone for this year’s celebrations. The party remains a highlight of the Christmas season, bringing together music, characters, and snow on Main Street.
Muppet Transformation Begins at Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster.
In breaking news, Aerosmith has officially been removed from Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster, pre-show, marking the true beginning of the attraction’s transformation into a Muppets-themed experience. While details are still developing, early hints reveal new story elements, queue updates, and a tone that fits perfectly with a Muppet-styled rock adventure.
Zootopia 2 Dominates at the Box Office
As expected, Zootopia 2 is on fire at the box office, continuing to outperform expectations and drawing crowds around the world. The strong opening reinforces the franchise’s popularity and sets up a huge winter for Disney Animation.
Disneyland Drops Bluey Details & 2026 Preview
On the West Coast, Disneyland released new Bluey details and a full preview of everything arriving in 2026, signaling another major year of entertainment, technology, and character experiences. From new events to attraction updates, the resort continues to evolve.
“Fragile” Surprise at the Swan & Dolphin
Over at the Swan and Dolphin, a mysterious holiday reference to “Fragile” created quite a buzz. The resort appears to be teasing a surprise inspired by a certain classic Christmas moment — one that many fans will immediately recognize.
Kermit Spotted in Atlanta?
One unexpected headline this week involved Kermit the Frog. 12-Foot Charlie Chaplin Kermit the Frog Statue Is Moving to Atlanta
Popcorn Buckets Continue to Drop
Popcorn Bucket season continues with even more releases, including a new Avatar-themed bucket ahead of the Fire & Ash premiere. The bucket lineup this year spans movies, attractions, and holiday themes, making it one of the biggest popcorn seasons yet.
What’s Coming to Walt Disney World in 2026
This week also brought a complete look at everything arriving at Walt Disney World in 2026, mirroring the announcement style Disneyland used for its own 2026 lineup.
Early 2026 will bring several exciting additions, including the return of Free Kids Dining Plans, the opening of Level 99 at Disney Springs, updates to Frozen Ever After, and the annual Festival of the Arts.
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