<p>The Lunar New Year festival food is often some of the best at Disney California Adventure. Does the Year of the Horse surpass previous festivals for its new offerings? Bamboo Blessings Five-Spice Popcorn Chicken &#8211; $9.50 With sweet chile-garlic sauce&nbsp;(Sip and Savor Pass Eligible) This was delicious. Flavor-wise, it was stellar! The chicken has medium &#8230; <a title="REVIEW: Trying All the NEW Food for Lunar New Year 2026 at Disneyland Resort" class="read-more" href="https://wdwnt.com/2026/01/review-trying-all-the-new-food-for-lunar-new-year-2026-at-disneyland-resort/" aria-label="Read more about REVIEW: Trying All the NEW Food for Lunar New Year 2026 at Disneyland Resort">Read more</a></p>

<p>Toy company Mattel is progressing with plans to build a major new indoor water park in Central Florida under its Mattel Wonder Indoor Waterpark concept, following an announcement in November that Orlando would be one of the first locations for the branded parks. Mattel Wonder Indoor Waterpark Location in Orlando Mattel announced back in November &#8230; <a title="Mattel Moves Ahead with Indoor Water Park in Orlando Near Walt Disney World" class="read-more" href="https://wdwnt.com/2026/01/mattel-moves-ahead-with-indoor-water-park-coming-to-orlando-fl/" aria-label="Read more about Mattel Moves Ahead with Indoor Water Park in Orlando Near Walt Disney World">Read more</a></p>

<p>Toy company Mattel is progressing with plans to build a major new indoor water park in Central Florida under its Mattel Wonder Indoor Waterpark concept, following an announcement in November that Orlando would be one of the first locations for the branded parks. Mattel Wonder Indoor Waterpark Location in Orlando Mattel announced back in November &#8230; <a title="Mattel Moves Ahead with Indoor Water Park in Orlando Near Walt Disney World" class="read-more" href="https://wdwnt.com/2026/01/mattel-moves-ahead-with-indoor-water-park-coming-to-orlando-fl/" aria-label="Read more about Mattel Moves Ahead with Indoor Water Park in Orlando Near Walt Disney World">Read more</a></p>

<p>Guests and visitors to Caribbean Beach Resort at Walt Disney World can pick up a new pair of tropical Minnie ears exclusive to the resort. Caribbean Beach Resort Minnie Ears –$36.99 These new Minnie Mouse ears feature a tropical, island-inspired design with a cohesive floral theme, an apt style for Walt Disney World&#8217;s Caribbean Beach &#8230; <a title="New Caribbean Beach Resort Minnie Ears Now Available at Walt Disney World" class="read-more" href="https://wdwnt.com/2026/01/new-caribbean-beach-resort-minnie-ears-come-ashore-at-walt-disney-world/" aria-label="Read more about New Caribbean Beach Resort Minnie Ears Now Available at Walt Disney World">Read more</a></p>

<p>Closure for Haunted Mansion Holiday – and a return date for the regular Haunted Mansion – have been posted to the Disneyland website.</p>

<p>Walt Disney World has a new series of open edition pins featuring Winnie the Pooh and his pals. The release of these pins coincides with the 60th anniversary of Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree. Rabbit &amp; Piglet Pin &#8211; $19.99 This pin-on-pin design features Rabbit pushing a cart full of carrots and Piglet. &#8230; <a title="New Winnie the Pooh and Friends Open Edition Pins at Disney World" class="read-more" href="https://wdwnt.com/2026/01/new-winnie-the-pooh-and-friends-open-edition-pins-at-disney-world/" aria-label="Read more about New Winnie the Pooh and Friends Open Edition Pins at Disney World">Read more</a></p>

<p>Chef Gordon Ramsay&nbsp;posed for a photo with Mickey Mouse and Disneyland Resort President Thomas Mazloum during a visit to promote his upcoming Downtown Disney restaurant. Disneyland Resort’s Downtown Disney District in Anaheim, California, is set to expand its culinary offerings with &#8220;Gordon Ramsay at The Carnaby&#8221;, an all-new British-themed gastropub. The concept, as detailed by &#8230; <a title="Gordon Ramsay Visits Disneyland Resort, Promoting New Pub at Downtown Disney" class="read-more" href="https://wdwnt.com/2026/01/gordon-ramsay-visits-disneyland-resort-promoting-new-pub-at-downtown-disney/" aria-label="Read more about Gordon Ramsay Visits Disneyland Resort, Promoting New Pub at Downtown Disney">Read more</a></p>

<p>Start your day off right with a new Grumpy mug or stay calm with a Mickey Mouse patina-style mug, both from Walt Disney World. Grumpy Mug &#8211; $19.99 This glossy stoneware mug resembles a tree trunk. On one side, Grumpy from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is pictured marching with a frown. On the &#8230; <a title="New Grumpy &amp; Mickey Mouse Mugs at Walt Disney World" class="read-more" href="https://wdwnt.com/2026/01/new-grumpy-mickey-mouse-mugs-at-walt-disney-world/" aria-label="Read more about New Grumpy &amp; Mickey Mouse Mugs at Walt Disney World">Read more</a></p>

<p>Disney’s planned attainable housing community in Central Florida has cleared a major regulatory hurdle with the approval of a key environmental permit. The South Florida Water Management District granted an Individual Environmental Resource Permit on January 23, 2026, authorizing stormwater management and drainage work for the development along Hartzog Road in southwest Orange County. The &#8230; <a title="Major Permit Approved for Disney&#8217;s Attainable Housing Community" class="read-more" href="https://wdwnt.com/2026/01/permit-approved-for-disneys-attainable-housing-community/" aria-label="Read more about Major Permit Approved for Disney&#8217;s Attainable Housing Community">Read more</a></p>

<p>Start your day off right with a new Grumpy mug or stay calm with a Mickey Mouse patina-style mug, both from Walt Disney World. Grumpy Mug &#8211; $19.99 This glossy stoneware mug resembles a tree trunk. On one side, Grumpy from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is pictured marching with a frown. On the &#8230; <a title="New Grumpy &amp; Mickey Mouse Mugs at Walt Disney World" class="read-more" href="https://wdwnt.com/2026/01/new-grumpy-mickey-mouse-mugs-at-walt-disney-world/" aria-label="Read more about New Grumpy &amp; Mickey Mouse Mugs at Walt Disney World">Read more</a></p>

<p>The Disney Skyliner transportation system at Walt Disney World Resort will temporarily close for refurbishment very soon. Skyliner Refurbishment The Skyliner will close for a routine maintenance refurbishment starting this Sunday, January 25. The closure will run from January 25-31, 2026. During the closure, guests are encouraged to utilize Disney’s complimentary bus service. And, although it is &#8230; <a title="Reminder: Disney Skyliner to Temporarily Close for Refurbishment" class="read-more" href="https://wdwnt.com/2026/01/reminder-disney-skyliner-to-temporarily-close-refurbishment/" aria-label="Read more about Reminder: Disney Skyliner to Temporarily Close for Refurbishment">Read more</a></p>

<p>Three of Taylor Swift&#8217;s costumes from The Eras Tour have been removed from their display at Walt Disney World&#8217;s Hollywood Studios. Taylor Swift Hollywood Studios Exhibit Removed Walt Disney World has concluded its limited-time Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour exhibit at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, removing the display from the Walt Disney Presents museum area as &#8230; <a title="Taylor Swift Eras Tour Exhibit Gone, Replaced with Original Display at Hollywood Studios" class="read-more" href="https://wdwnt.com/2026/01/taylor-swift-eras-tour-exhibit-removed-from-walt-disney-world/" aria-label="Read more about Taylor Swift Eras Tour Exhibit Gone, Replaced with Original Display at Hollywood Studios">Read more</a></p>

<p>As spring comes to Walt Disney World Resort, so too does the EPCOT International Flower &amp; Garden Festival. Upon its return, Garden Rocks Concert Series 2026 is here too. This performance series brings dozens of beloved bands nightly to the America Gardens Theatre at EPCOT. Garden Rocks 2026 and the festival are both included with &#8230; <a title="Garden Rocks Concert Series 2026 EPCOT" class="read-more" href="https://wdwnt.com/2026/01/garden-rocks-concert-series-2026-epcot/" aria-label="Read more about Garden Rocks Concert Series 2026 EPCOT">Read more</a></p>

<p>Universal Orlando Resort has a new Hello Kitty &amp; Friends merchandise collection. It&#8217;s available in the Universal Studios Store in CityWalk. Apparel Adult Long Sleeve T-Shirt &#8211; $45 This white long sleeve shirt for adults has several Sanrio characters on the front of the shirt, along with &#8220;Hello Kitty and Friends&#8221; and &#8220;Universal Studios&#8221; in &#8230; <a title="Hello Kitty &amp; Friends Merchandise Collection at Universal Orlando Resort" class="read-more" href="https://wdwnt.com/2026/01/hello-kitty-friends-merchandise-collection-universal-orlando-resort/" aria-label="Read more about Hello Kitty &amp; Friends Merchandise Collection at Universal Orlando Resort">Read more</a></p>

<p>Disney World and Universal Orlando laundry company no longer taking international cards, Charlotte La Bouff meet and greet character makes Disneyland debut during Sweethearts’ Nite, and the full list with prices of all the Lunar New Year 2026 merchandise — all this and more in today&#8217;s daily recap for Friday, January 23, 2026. WDW News &#8230; <a title="New Pink Paint on Cinderella Castle Ahead of Repainting Project in Today&#8217;s Daily Recap for 1/23/2026" class="read-more" href="https://wdwnt.com/2026/01/new-pink-paint-on-cinderella-castle-ahead-of-repainting-project-in-todays-daily-recap-for-1-23-2026/" aria-label="Read more about New Pink Paint on Cinderella Castle Ahead of Repainting Project in Today&#8217;s Daily Recap for 1/23/2026">Read more</a></p>

<p>Disneyland Resort now has several Disney Parks x Little Words Project bracelets available for purchase. Similar bracelets can be found at Walt Disney World and Disney Store online. Each bracelet comes with a small, Disney Parks x Little Words Project-branded drawstring pouch. Little Words Project &#8216;#1 Fan&#8217; Bracelet &#8211; $30 The first bracelet has blue &#8230; <a title="Several Little Words Project Bracelets Now Available at Disneyland" class="read-more" href="https://wdwnt.com/2026/01/several-little-words-project-bracelets-now-available-at-disneyland/" aria-label="Read more about Several Little Words Project Bracelets Now Available at Disneyland">Read more</a></p>

<p>Disney has revealed the reopening date for Jumpin&#8217; Jellyfish in Paradise Gardens Park at Disney California Adventure. The attraction will close for refurbishment in late February. Jumpin&#8217; Jellyfish Refurbishment According to the calendar on Disneyland&#8217;s website, Jumpin&#8217; Jellyfish will close on Monday, February 23, 2026, and reopen on Thursday, March 6, 2026. Jumpin&#8217; Jellyfish is &#8230; <a title="Jumpin&#8217; Jellyfish at Disney California Adventure Reopening Date Revealed" class="read-more" href="https://wdwnt.com/2026/01/jumpin-jellyfish-at-disney-california-adventure-reopening-date-revealed/" aria-label="Read more about Jumpin&#8217; Jellyfish at Disney California Adventure Reopening Date Revealed">Read more</a></p>

<p>A variety of merchandise themed to the horror classic The Birds is now available at Universal Studios Hollywood.</p>

<p>On a recent visit to Universal Studios Florida, we noticed that a rooster weather vane was added to the roof of the new snack kiosk being built. Rooster Weather Vane Added to Roof of Snack Kiosk The new snack kiosk that is being built in Universal Studios Florida replaces Expo Eats outside of Animal Actors &#8230; <a title="Rooster Weather Vane Added to Roof of New Universal Studios Florida Snack Kiosk" class="read-more" href="https://wdwnt.com/2026/01/rooster-weather-vane-added-to-roof-of-new-universal-studios-florida-snack-kiosk/" aria-label="Read more about Rooster Weather Vane Added to Roof of New Universal Studios Florida Snack Kiosk">Read more</a></p>

<p>The 2026 Lunar New Year Celebration has begun at Disney California Adventure, and with it returns&nbsp;Mulan’s Lunar New Year Procession! As this year is the Year of the Horse, Horace Horsecollar takes a starring role in the parade. Mulan&#8217;s Lunar New Year Procession 2026 This 20-minute&nbsp;procession&nbsp;travels from Hollywood Land to Paradise Gardens. Mulan’s Lunar New &#8230; <a title="Mulan&#8217;s Lunar New Year Procession Returns for Lunar New Year 2026" class="read-more" href="https://wdwnt.com/2026/01/mulans-lunar-new-year-procession-lunar-new-year-2026/" aria-label="Read more about Mulan&#8217;s Lunar New Year Procession Returns for Lunar New Year 2026">Read more</a></p>

<p>Walt Disney World filed a permit for construction at the Feathered Friends in Flight! theater in Disney&#8217;s Animal Kingdom. Feathered Friends in Flight! Theater Construction The Notice of Commencement calls for Disney-owned Buena Vista Construction Company to &#8220;Provide labor, material and/or electrical for construction&#8221; at the Caravan Theater, home of Feathered Friends in Flight! in &#8230; <a title="Disney Files Permit for Feathered Friends in Flight Theater Construction" class="read-more" href="https://wdwnt.com/2026/01/disney-files-permit-for-feathered-friends-in-flight-theater-construction/" aria-label="Read more about Disney Files Permit for Feathered Friends in Flight Theater Construction">Read more</a></p>

<p>Walt Disney World has released several new crystal wish bottles themed to Pirates of the Caribbean. Pirates of the Caribbean Crystal Wish Bottles by Arribas Brothers Arribas Brothers has released new wish bottles themed to Pirates of the Caribbean in three different sizes. The bottles come as is, so guests cannot customize the colors of &#8230; <a title="Pirates of the Caribbean Crystal Wish Bottles by Arribas Brothers Now Available in Walt Disney World" class="read-more" href="https://wdwnt.com/2026/01/pirates-of-the-caribbean-crystal-wish-bottles-by-arribas-brothers-now-available/" aria-label="Read more about Pirates of the Caribbean Crystal Wish Bottles by Arribas Brothers Now Available in Walt Disney World">Read more</a></p>

<p>A guest who rode DINOSAUR today posted on social media that a countdown until the ride closes was added to the ride queue whiteboard. Countdown Until Closure Added to DINOSAUR Queue Whiteboard On a photo posted to X, a close-up look at the DINOSAUR ride queue whiteboard reveals that &#8220;10 days&#8221; was added next to &#8230; <a title="Countdown Until Closure Added to DINOSAUR Queue Whiteboard" class="read-more" href="https://wdwnt.com/2026/01/countdown-until-closure-added-to-dinosaur-queue-whiteboard/" aria-label="Read more about Countdown Until Closure Added to DINOSAUR Queue Whiteboard">Read more</a></p>

<p>A new pair of Minnie Ears is now available at Disneyland Resort. This pink pearl ear headband is also available online at the Disney Store. Minnie Mouse Pink Pearled Ear Headband &#8211; $36.99 The new Minnie Mouse ear headband comprises faux pink leather. The pink vibe carries over to the pleated bow at the center &#8230; <a title="Minnie Mouse Pink Pearled Ear Headband Now Available at Disneyland Resort" class="read-more" href="https://wdwnt.com/2026/01/minnie-mouse-pearled-ear-headband-now-available-at-disneyland-resort/" aria-label="Read more about Minnie Mouse Pink Pearled Ear Headband Now Available at Disneyland Resort">Read more</a></p>

<p>The first of the Mardi Gras booths have appeared at Universal Studios Florida. The event runs from February 7 to April 4 at Universal Orlando Resort. First Mardi Gras Booths The first two booths we spotted at Universal Studios Florida are a Nola Bayou booth, which is designed to look like it&#8217;s made of old &#8230; <a title="First Mardi Gras Booths Appear at Universal Studios Florida" class="read-more" href="https://wdwnt.com/2026/01/first-mardi-gras-booths-appear-universal-studios-florida/" aria-label="Read more about First Mardi Gras Booths Appear at Universal Studios Florida">Read more</a></p>