Walt Disney World in January 2026: What’s New, What’s Closing & What You Need to Know!

Visiting Walt Disney World trip in January 2026? Here is everything you need to know! January is one of the best times of year to visit—but there are big changes happening across the parks you’ll want to know before you go. In this video, we break down everything happening at Walt Disney World in January, including attraction refurbishments, returning events, seasonal festivals, After Hours parties, crowd levels, weather, and how to save on tickets. In this video, we cover: Holiday overlays ending & park decor changes Cinderella Castle transformation updates Ride closures & refurbishments across all four parks Disney After Hours events returning EPCOT International Festival of the Arts January crowds, park hours & weather Ticket deals & ways to save on your Disney trip Tell us in the comments: What are you most excited for at Walt Disney World this January? Or what about this year? ~Hop~ over to our blog for your full guide to Visiting Walt Disney World in 2026! https://www.undercovertourist.com/blog/planning-trip-disney-world-key-information/ If this helped, give it a like and subscribe for monthly Disney updates, ride POVs, and planning tips! Helpful Links! Undercover Tourist – Walt Disney World Tickets (2 Days Free Offer) https://www.undercovertourist.com/orlando/walt-disney-world-resort/ Check predicted Walt Disney World crowd levels for January https://www.undercovertourist.com/orlando/crowd-calendar/ Full EPCOT Festival of the Arts 2026 guide https://www.undercovertourist.com/blog/epcot-international-festival-arts/ Disney World Refurbishments and Closings https://www.undercovertourist.com/blog/disney-world-refurbishments-closings/ WDW Holiday Coverage https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLndzjcUciOSSirU7cCkto63tfBqEXRqTo #WaltDisneyWorld #DisneyWorld2026 #DisneyWorldJanuary #DisneyPlanning #EPCOTFestivalOfTheArts #MagicKingdom #DisneyAfterHours #DisneyTravel #undercovertourist Video Chapters 00:00 Intro – What’s Changing at Disney in January 00:15 Holiday Decor & Seasonal Overlays Ending 00:54 Cinderella Castle Transformation Updates 01:54 Ride Closures & Refurbishments 04:01 Disney After Hours Events Return 04:46 EPCOT Festival of the Arts 2026 05:28 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend 05:41 January Crowds, Weather & Park Hours 06:22 Ticket Deals & Ways to Save 07:00 Final Tips & January Planning Advice 🔗 Connect with Us: 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UndercoverTourist/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themeparkfrog/ 🎶 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@undercovertourist ✨ Planning Your Next Adventure? Read Our Blog: https://www.undercovertourist.com/blog/ Save on Tickets, Hotels, Vacation Packages, Cruises and More: https://www.undercovertourist.com