What Changed at Disney in 2025 — And What's Coming Next
Rope Drop Radio: A Disney Travel Podcast
Rope Drop Entertainment
4.8 • 805 Ratings
🗓️ 2 January 2026
⏱️ 40 minutes
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Summary
From park changes and big announcements to travel trends and what's coming next — we're looking back at 2025 and ahead to everything Disney fans need to know for 2026.
What Changed at Disney in 2025 — And What's Coming Next
On this special episode of Rope Drop Radio, Doug and Lauren take a step back to reflect on everything Disney in 2025 — the wins, the surprises, and the moments that shaped Walt Disney World travel this year.
Then, we turn our eyes forward to 2026, breaking down what guests should expect next: new attractions, construction updates, and how to prepare now for future trips.
Whether you traveled this year or are planning your next Disney vacation, this episode is packed with insight, perspective, and practical advice to help you move confidently into the new year.
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| 0:00.0 | It was a weird thing for a grown man to like, but it was fun. |
| 0:06.0 | It was out in the middle of that courtyard. |
| 0:08.1 | You got to see all the things. |
| 0:10.3 | Good music playing all about if you listen to what songs they were picking. |
| 0:15.5 | It was hilarious. |
| 0:17.7 | Right? |
| 0:17.9 | You're like- |
| 0:18.1 | What did they pick? |
| 0:18.8 | I wrote it once. |
| 0:20.1 | I hate spinnerids. |
| 0:20.8 | Oh, gosh. Lauren, we made it a year, but no. So they all had to do with the end of the world. |
| 0:30.1 | We want to give a big thank you to our sponsor, Turin and Cruises. Here's something you might not know. |
| 0:36.0 | Booking with a travel advisor doesn't cost you anything. |
| 0:39.8 | Disney pays them after you travel. |
| 0:42.2 | You'll pay the same price you see online, but Turin and Cruises adds an enhanced level |
| 0:46.2 | of service. |
| 0:47.2 | Their expert advisors watch for discounts and apply them automatically even after you book. |
| 0:52.7 | And it's not just Disney, they can help with cruises, universal, and all kinds of vacations. |
| 0:57.8 | Whether you want help planning at all or just someone in your corner, if plans change, they're here to help. |
| 1:03.9 | And yes, they'll wait on hold with Disney four hours, so you don't have to. |
| 1:08.9 | So when you're ready to plan your next trip, head to |
| 1:11.5 | truene and cruises.com and tell them rope drop radio sent you. Now let's rope drop. |
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