What’s New at Disney This February: The Saunders Escape Insider Guide

If you’re dreaming of magic, art, snacks, and a few surprise announcements, February is a great time to visit Disney Parks. Whether you’re heading to EPCOT or planning your next Disneyland adventure, there’s a lot happening across both coasts right now.

Here’s your curated insider update from The Saunders Escape:

🎨 EPCOT Festival of the Arts (Now–Feb 26)

This fan-favorite seasonal celebration is bursting with creativity: sidewalk chalk murals, Disney on Broadway performances, and food studios that turn meals into masterpieces. It's one of the most interactive and Instagram-worthy festivals all year.

Travel Tip: Book a dining reservation or mobile order in advance...the food studio lines get long!

🛳️ Jungle Cruise Closure (Disneyland)

Planning to visit Disneyland soon? Note that Jungle Cruise is temporarily closed, with no official reopening date yet. If this classic ride is on your list, plan to pivot to other Adventureland favorites.

Travel Tip: Let us help you build a flexible Disneyland itinerary that accounts for closures, crowds, and must-dos.

🥳 After Dark Events Are Back

Disneyland After Dark is bringing the party back in 2026 with fan-favorite themed nights like:

• Sweethearts’ Nite

• Star Wars Nite

• Disney Channel Nite

• Pride Nite

• 70 Years of Magic

These limited-ticket events offer unique character experiences, themed food, low wait times, and extra pixie dust.

Book early these events sell out fast!

🍿 New Popcorn Buckets Alert!

Popcorn fans...it’s your moment. New collectible popcorn buckets featuring Figment, Stitch, and seasonal Valentine’s designs are now available at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World.

Most are refillable and mobile-order only, so ask us how to grab yours!

🐾 Bluey Comes to Disneyland (Starting March 22)

Calling all toddler parents! A brand-new Bluey’s Best Day Ever experience is coming to Fantasyland Theatre, starting March 22. Expect character interactions, themed games, and crowd-pleasing fun.

☕ Afternoon Tea Returns to the Grand Floridian

Starting March 19, the long-loved Afternoon Tea experience returns to Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. Think elegant finger sandwiches, whimsical pastries, and signature tea blends.

A perfect add-on for girls’ trips, mother-daughter moments, or solo luxury days.

✈️ Ready to Go?

Whether you want to catch the last days of Festival of the Arts or start planning for spring, The Saunders Escape is here to build a travel plan that fits your Disney dreams...popcorn, tea service, Bluey dance party and all.

Let us make the magic easy. ❤️