The Disney Parks News to Care About This Week (10/24) 🛫🎬🎭

Here’s the Disney parks news worth caring about.

It’s one of those weeks when the parks lean into big changes — from patriotic fly‑sims to 2D revolutions and villainous rumors. Buckle up, folks.

✈️ Soarin’ Across America announced for Summer 2026

Yes, one of the fan‑favorites at both Disneyland and Disneyland East is getting its next major revamp. The classic Soarin’ Around the World (at both EPCOT and Disney California Adventure) will transform into “Soarin’ Across America,” debuting summer 2026. The new simulation will showcase iconic U.S. landscapes and cityscapes from coast to coast, aligning with the U.S.’s 250th anniversary celebration.

And yes, of course Patrick announced it:

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Side note: In Japan, it’s called Soaring, with the G included. Wild.

🧀 Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure at EPCOT to switch from 3D to 2D

In less‑cheesy but still significant news: everyone’s favorite rat-themed Disney attraction that also regularly featured the worst wait times in the world will be converted from 3D to 2D imagery in a planned refurbishment (scheduled for Nov 10‑13, 2025) with new props and lighting enhancements.

Personally, I dug the 3D — especially the floating head of Chef Gusteau. But I guess I can give the new version a try since I’ll be grabbing some ice-cream filled buns nearby anyway.

👑 Rumor debunked: Evil Queen and other villains are not being phased out year‑round

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It’s gone viral: videos of the Evil Queen at Disneyland Park implying she is being “retired” after Halloween. Disney Parks has formally responded: villains remain part of the parks year‑round, though their appearances may rotate by season.

Take that Dis-twitter! (Is that even how you say it?)

Quick Hits

• Some killer Disney drone testing is apparently taking place in the skies of California — is a new nighttime drone-centric spectacular on the way?

• America’s Disney parks continue to dominate theme park attendance.

• People seem to keep dying at Disney World… I mean, I could think of worse places.

• Screw the price hikes! If you want to visit Disneyland for $104 in November, here are your dates.

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What’d we miss? Grill us for it. We can take it.