So the holidays are officially OVER at Disneyland and California Adventure

Hey Disney Fan!

1. You can finally stop eating holiday treats (just kidding, we never stop)

2. The parks are now in that glorious "refurb season" where half the rides peace out for some much-needed TLC

THE GREAT REFURB-POCALYPSE OF EARLY 2026

A.K.A. Why You Should Plan Your Trip Carefully.

Listen, I know it's painful, but necessary. Here's what's currently getting pampered:

Disneyland Park:
Rise of the Resistance (Jan 20 - TBD) - Yes, that's right. The ride that's been breaking down since 2020 is FINALLY getting its first scheduled refurb.

Haunted Mansion (Jan 12-22) - Saying goodbye to that holiday overlay and going back to classic spooky. We love both versions, but traditional Mansion just hits different.

It's a Small World (Jan 26 - TBD) - Holiday overlay removal time! That song is about to be EXTRA stuck in your head when it reopens.

Mark Twain Riverboat & Sailing Ship Columbia - Taking a little maintenance cruise Fantasmic! - Dark for a bit
Pixie Hollow - Even the fairies need a break

Disney California Adventure:
Incredicoaster (Jan 5 - Feb 6) - This one's gonna HURT. No upside-down action for a whole month.

Pour one out for all the thrill seekers.
Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind (Jan 5-22) - Back already on the 23rd though!

Grizzly River Run - Getting some spa treatment
Redwood Creek Challenge Trail - Because even playgrounds need love

The Silver Lining: Fewer crowds + shorter lines on everything else = WIN. Plus, you know these rides will come back running smoother than butter.

LUNAR NEW YEAR IS COMING IN HOT (Jan 17 - Feb 16)

Year of the Horse:

Year of the Horse, baby! And Mickey and Minnie are serving LOOKS with brand new Korean-inspired outfits that are honestly adorable. DCA is about to be decked out with:

Six (count 'em, SIX) food marketplaces serving up Asian-inspired goodies Mulan's Lunar New Year Procession with Mushu leading the charge "Hurry Home – A Lunar New Year Celebration" water show
Live musical performances daily

Pro tip: Get the Sip and Savor Pass if you're planning to eat your way through the festival. Trust me on this.

70TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION CONTINUES

Because Seven Decades of Magic Deserves More Than Just a One-Night Party

The party that started in May 2025 is STILL going strong through August 2026. "World of Color Happiness!" is still lighting up the night at DCA, and all that gorgeous 70th anniversary decor is sticking around. Plus, there's tons of limited-time merch (more on that below!).

FOOD ALERT: What's Fresh to Devour

Your Wallet Called. It's Scared.

Okay foodies, Disney just dropped their January 2026 lineup.

NEW AT SCHMOOZIES! (Disney California Adventure)

Non-Dairy Soft Serve That'll Make You Question Everything You Knew About Ice Cream

Y'all, these non-dairy soft serves are WILD:

Non-Dairy Raspberry Soft Serve with Chamoy, Chile Lime Seasoning, and Diced Mango ($8.49) - Sweet, spicy, tangy chaos in the best way

Non-Dairy Mango Soft Serve with White Chocolate ($7.29)
Non-Dairy Lemon Soft Serve with Chamoy, Chile Lime, and Mango ($8.49)

Tropical Rum Float ($19) - Your choice of the above soft serves with Blue Raspberry Swirl and spiced rum. Because adults deserve fun too.

Strawberry, Hazelnut, Chocolate and Pistachio Mickey Shake (NEW!) - This sounds like a flavor identity crisis in the best way possible

70TH ANNIVERSARY TREATS (Starting Jan 8)

Nostalgia You Can EAT, People

The celebration eats are HERE and they're giving major nostalgia:

At Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe:

Strawberry-Stuffed Croissant - Strawberries, pastry cream, strawberry coulis, powdered sugar. It'sbasically a hug in pastry form.

Mickey Hat Cookie - Sweet dough cookie dipped in black chocolate with chocolate decoration. Wear it before you eat it? No? Just me?

Lemon Chiffon Tea (NEW!) - Sweet tea topped with lemon chiffon foam. Non-alcoholic and fancy AF.Strawberry Shortcake Macaron.

Garden Grain Salad (NEW! Plant-based) - Arugula, roasted red pepper, cucumber, couscous, farro, garbanzo beans, tomatoes, croutons, red wine vinaigrette, breadstick. For when you need to pretend you're being healthy.

Peanut Butter Brownie Slice (NEW!) - Brownie topped with peanut butter mousse, melted peanut butter, and chocolate. RIP diet.

Peach Cobbler Cheesecake (NEW!) - Peach cheesecake with peach filling, oat cobbler, vanilla glaze. This is summer in January.

Beef Birria Toasted Cheese - Pepper Jack, onion, cilantro, salsa verde on sourdough with consommé for dipping. This is DANGEROUS.

Blueberry Lemonade - Non-alcoholic and perfect for those "I need sugar NOW" moments

70th Stuff Dessert - Shortbread cookie, cookies & cream cake, fresh raspberry, white chocolate mousse, multicolored sprinkles.

Watermelon Cotton Candy (NEW!) - Served in a 70th Anniversary souvenir bag (limit 2 per person)

At Carnation Cafe:

Tropical Rum Cocktail - Bacardi Superior Rum, Myers's Dark Rum, pineapple, orange, lime, grenadine.

Vacation in a glass.
Rum Punch at Blue Bayou - Same deliciousness, pirate-adjacent location.

FLO'S V8 CAFE MENU REFRESH (Starting Jan 20)

KACHOW! Cars Land's Getting a Foodie Glow-Up

Cars Land is getting a glow-up! New menu items incoming at Flo's V8 Cafe that'll make you say "kachow!"

• Big Dipper Cheeseburger: Beef patty, American cheese, pickles, caramelized onions, pepperoncini cheese sauce, with fries or oranges.

• Winner's Circle Chicken & Waffle: Fried chicken, buttermilk waffle, whipped butter, maple syrup.

• Fillmore's Groovy Greens: Romaine, kale, bean/corn salad, seeds, zesty dressing (plant-based); also available with crispy chicken.

• Ka-Cheeseburger: A classic cheeseburger with lettuce, tomato, pickles, fries/oranges.

• Tuned-Up Chicken Fenders: Chicken tenders tossed in sauce.

• Fast Track Loaded Fries.

• Mack's Mac & Cheese (Kids Meal).