26 Disney Travel New Year's Resolutions for 2026

Irene Vane
Dec 26, 2025
4 min read

The New Year is a perfect time for fresh beginnings and exciting adventures! What magical experiences will you create in 2026? Here are some Disney travel resolutions to inspire your next vacation!

Fireworks burst over a castle with spires at night. The sky is illuminated with bright, vibrant colors, creating a festive atmosphere.

Sail a themed cruise. There are several to choose from, check out Marvel Day at Sea, Halloween on the High Seas and Very Merrytime cruises!

2. Enjoy a kid-free get away with an adults exclusive adventure.

3. Stay at Disney’s Aulani Resort in Hawaii. surf the North Shore, kayak ,and visit Pear Harbor.

4. Enjoy the delicious Ahi Tuna Nachos at Yak & Yeti in Animal Kingdom in Walt Disney World.

Colorful salad with greens, carrots, and cabbage, topped with creamy dressing and herbs on a white plate. Wooden table in background.

5. Challenge your family members to see who can find the most hidden Mickeys on your 2026 Disney trip.

6. Plan to attend Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party or Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party in Magic Kingdom. Check out The Dos and Don'ts of Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party and 11 Tips and Tricks for Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party.

7. Register for a RunDisney Race. (Fringe is offering 10% off red light therapy and supplements to all my readers to support your health and wellness journey. Use code IreneV10 at check out)

8. Travel the world by visiting Epcot's World Showcase, then dine in space at Space 220. Check out An Inside Look at Epcot's Space 220.

9. Embark on a 3-, 4-, 5- or 10-Night cruise from Florida that includes a stop at Disney's newest private island, Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point.

10. Visit a new state or country by booking an Adventures by Disney tour.

11. Cruise Alaska this Spring or Summer. Read 10 Reasons You'll Love An Alaskan Cruise With Disney to learn more about Alaskan cruises.

12. Take a bike ride on Castaway Cay, one of Disney’s Private Islands. Read 8 Inexpensive Ways To Enjoy Disney's Castaway Cay for more ideas!

Three children biking on a tree-lined path. The sky is cloudy, and shadows stretch across the cracked pavement, creating a relaxed mood.

13. Attend an after hours party at Walt Disney World. There's a lot to choose from! Check out Magic Kingdom, Epcot, or Hollywood Studios.

14. Cruise with friends and book connecting verandah staterooms. Many verandahs also connect creating one long verandah to enjoy and gather on together (your travel agent can help you select staterooms with this feature) Order the free room service for breakfast each morning and enjoy great food, conversation and scenery!

15. Paint your own mask at Epcot's Italy Pavilion or purchase a kit to take home with you.

White masks on shelves, including cat and abstract designs, with "Paint your own mask" sign. Green and red bags below on a beige shelf.

16. Discover Europe this summer! Choose from 3 to 12 night itineraries leaving from Spain, Italy and England, with many exciting stops!

17. Surprise your kids with a Disney vacation and don’t tell them until you are on route to your destination. Or, plan ahead and check out 5 Creative Ways to Surprise Your Family With A Disney Vacation.

18. Splurge on the Lightning Lane Premier Pass. Enjoy a one time entry to each attraction in the park on your time!

19. Experience the new Zootopia: Better Zoogether 4D attraction at Animal Kingdom located in the Tree of Life Theater.

Visit Walt Disney World before March 2, 2026, and ride Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith, or visit late summer of 2026 and be one of the first to experience Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets, opening in summer 2026!

21. Visit an Epcot Festival (Festival of the Arts, Flower and Garden Festival, Food and Wine Festival, Festival of the Holidays) Let each person in your party select an item for everyone to try, be adventurous - maybe the pickle milkshake?

22. Experience Soarin' Across America at Walt Disney World or Disneyland! Not only is 2026 a great time to visit Disney parks, it’s also the 250^th anniversary of the United States of America! The Walt Disney Company, recently announced “Disney Celebrates America,” a company-wide celebration commemorating this milestone anniversary of the United States including Soarin’ Across America, an immersive flight experience across new scenic vistas aboard the Soarin’ attractions at Disney California Adventure Park and EPCOT. This all-new American adventure will be available at Walt Disney World by Memorial Day 2026 and July 2, 2026 at Disneyland!

23. Stay at Disney's Hilton Head Island Resort. Take a bike ride on the beach followed by a dole whip back at the resort.

Book a National Geographic Signature Land Expedition and travel with a National Geographic expert such as an archaeologist, conservationist, or photographer who enriches your experience with their knowledge and insights.

Unleash your inner Jedi with a visit to Star Wars Galaxy's Edge. Battle against the First Order on Rise of the Resistance, then head over to Oga's Cantina to refuel before taking flight on Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run. Check out Tips for Making the Most of Your First Visit to Oga's Cantina in Star Wars Galaxy's Edge.

Set sail on the new Disney Destiny! This heros and villaians themed ship is the newest of the Disney fleet and has 3, 4, 5 and 7 night cruises sailing out of Ft Lauderdale.

What will you make happen in 2026? I'm here to help! I'm Irene, a travel agent with Mouseketrips, an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner and I would love to work with you! My planning services are free and I price monitor saving you time and money! To get started request a no obligation vacation quote here.

Woman in black jacket smiles on a ship deck, green forest and blue water in the background. Hair blowing in the wind, clear sky above.