Disney4me Posted 17 hours ago Report Share Posted 17 hours ago A Disneyland vacation in 2026 is going to look mighty different… 70th Anniversary Castle Tribute in Disneyland With Disneyland’s 70th Anniversary Celebration and the DisneylandForward expansion project both OFFICIALLY underway, things are looking mighty different at the Anaheim resort. The celebration and construction will last long into 2026, with new experiences and obstacles presenting themselves in the coming year. With that in mind, it’s safe to say we won’t be doing Disneyland the same way in 2026. Unfortunately (or fortunately, depending on how you look at it), some Disneyland traditions will need to be altered in 2026. We’ve thought of five specifically that will have no place in the new year. Laughing Along With Mike and Sulley Over in Disney California Adventure, Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue is a fun little family dark ride that invokes plenty of giggles and sentiment. This underrated gem has survived a few demolition rumors over the years, but those rumors are finally coming to fruition in 2026. Mike and Sulley to the Rescue! The ride is closing for good in 2026 as parts of the Hollywood Backlot will be included in the new Avatar land in California Adventure. ©Disney While we’re excited to experience this brand-new Avatar expansion at the Disneyland Resort, it’s bittersweet. The Monsters, Inc. ride — which replaced Superstar Limo — really is adorable and will truly be missed. All the NEW Rides and Attractions at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure in 2025 and Beyond Watching “Paint the Night” and “Wondrous Journeys” The “Paint the Night” nighttime parade and “Wondrous Journeys” fireworks spectacular are both BACK at Disneyland for the 70th anniversary, and we couldn’t be happier! Both shows are world-class and definitely worth checking out if you find yourself at Disneyland Park during the evening. However, there is one major drawback. Paint the Night Parade As part of the 70th Anniversary Celebration, both shows have a shelf life. We’ve seen this trend with anniversary offerings before — they’re brought back for a limited time before they’re shelved again for years. “Paint the Night”, for example, has absences from the park as did its predecessor “The Main Street Electrical Parade” — which is still missed at Disneyland. Wondrous Journeys The anniversary celebrations will continue into the summer of 2026, which means you can expect both shows to no longer be available in the second half of 2026. Take advantage of their availability while you still can… We’ve Waited YEARS to See This Nighttime Disney Parade Again! Taking in the Esplanade The Disneyland Esplanade is the open area between Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure. Fituring donor bricks, fun music, and plenty of picture spots, this iconic area could be changing soon. Esplanade Disney recently revealed that the Disneyland Resort is getting a new esplanade experience as part of the inclusion of a new transportation hub. What those changes will entail exactly is still to be determined, but the concept art makes it look like the work is going to include, possibly, some serious changes. ©Disney A new parking structure and transportation hub will be built on the east side of Disneyland Resort, which will provide approximately 6,000 parking spaces, shuttle and rideshare areas, additional security screening, and dedicated access for traffic off of Disney Way. An all-new esplanade arrival experience is included in the plans. Disney’s NEW Transportation Hub Is Set to Bring BIG CHANGES Complaining About Avengers Campus Okay, so this might not technically be a Disneyland tradition, but that doesn’t mean people don’t love to complain about Avengers Campus. Avengers Campus Avengers Campus had so much promise when it opened in 2021, but has since received mixed reviews due to a lack of size, attractions, and dining options. Web Slingers: A Spider-Man Adventure is fine, but there are folks who are really not impressed by it. Additionally, when the land was built, Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout already existed and has since remained the E-ticket attraction in the land without any real competition. The land needs more. The land is getting more. ©Disney Avengers Campus is getting a MASSIVE expansion that will add two new rides and more experiences — finally delivering on its promise to match the larger-than-life vibes of the superheroes it’s based on. So we guess our complaints will be on hold until the final product is completed. CONFIRMED: Construction Just Started on Disney’s Avengers Campus Expansion Buying Disneyland Resort Vacation Packages From Costco Costco really is a unique shopping experience that can include booking Disney vacations! Unfortunately, those looking to buy Disneyland vacation packages through Costco are no longer able to. ©Costco Wholesale While Costco will still honor existing vacation packages, the wholesale chain no longer sells Disneyland-specific reservations, despite having done so for many years. ©Costco You can still book Disney World, Disney’s Aulani Resort in Hawaii, or Disney Cruise Line vacations through Costco if you’re a member, but Disneyland is off the table — at least for now. There’s always a chance this offer comes back, as there’s a chance that Costco just won’t ever offer the package ever again. We’ll keep you posted if this status changes. ©Costco Wholesale Things are rapidly changing at the Disneyland Resort, so it’s likely more traditions will be canceled in the future while new ones will be added. How are you feeling about these Disneyland changes? Let us know in the comments, and continue to follow us right here at DFB for all things Disneyland! Disney Just Made Finding Dining Reservations Even EASIER Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! 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