What to Expect at Walt Disney World This January 2026!
Happy 2026!
Daisy’s Party Hat Station
January is here, and there are tons of things to do this month around Disney World! The resort will shift festivals, the year’s runDisney events will race into action, and more exciting offerings will hit the resort.
So, to help you ring in the new year at the resort, we’ve compiled a list of everything happening around Walt Disney World this month!
Walt Disney World – January 2026
Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
January 7th through January 11th, the resort will host the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend!
runDisney
The marathon weekend is themed after various storybook genres, with a sci-fi 5K hosted by Pluto, a mystery-filled 10K hosted by Chip ‘n Dale, a romantic half-marathon hosted by Donald and Daisy, and a fantastical marathon hosted by Mickey and Minnie.
All events are sold out.
Photo: runDisney
While you can’t join the race if you haven’t already registered, you can visit the runDisney Health & Fitness Expo at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex to shop through the merchandise!
(The first day of the expo will use the Virtual Queue system.)
Check Out the Race Medals Here!
EPCOT International Festival of the Arts
As we bid a fond farewell to EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, EPCOT is preparing to welcome back a creative, colorful festival.
That’s right–EPCOT International Festival of the Arts will return to the park on January 16th and run through February 23rd!
Photo: Tim Rogerson
During this festival, EPCOT guests can enjoy dazzling artwork…
2026 Festival of the Arts
…interactive displays…
2026 Festival of the Arts
…DISNEY ON BROADWAY concerts…
Photo: Disney
…and of course, festival “food studios”!
Figment Cake at the 2024 Festival of the Arts
If you’re anything like us, you’re excited to see what’ll be cooking at this year’s festival. The menus haven’t been released yet, but we’ll let you know as soon as they’re revealed!
Check Out Last Year’s Festival of the Arts!
Refurbishments and Closures
Disney frequently changes reopening/refurbishment timelines, so this list is subject to change. Check Disney World’s calendar during your visit for the current list.
Animal Kingdom
- No Closures Currently Listed
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
EPCOT
- The Fjording
- Closes January 26th
- Remains Closed Throughout the Month
- Frozen Ever After
- Closes January 26th
- Remains Closed Throughout the Month
EPCOT
Hollywood Studios
- No Closures Currently Listed
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Magic Kingdom
- Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
- Remains Closed Throughout the Month
- Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin
- Remains Closed Throughout the Month
So keep all of this in mind when visiting the resort this month!
And we’ll keep bringing you the latest in all things Disney, so stay tuned to MickeyBlog.com.
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