Two stories worth acting on this week. Bluey's Best Day Ever! moves to a 5-day-a-week performance schedule starting September 28, which is a real problem for Bluey families visiting on off days. And the Get Away Today Adults at Kids Prices deal ends tomorrow (September 22), which is the last easy value stack before the October 7 ticket price hike hits. Here's what changes.
🚨 Trip-Planning Impact
Bluey's Best Day Ever! cuts to 5 days a week starting September 28. Disney has quietly moved the Fantasyland Theatre Bluey show off its current schedule to a 5-day performance week. Days of the week haven't been publicly confirmed yet, but the practical impact is straightforward: if you're planning a Monday or Tuesday visit (historically the lowest-crowd days), there's a real chance Bluey won't be performing that day. For families with a Bluey-obsessed 2-to-5-year-old, this show is often the anchor of a Disneyland day. Check the show schedule in the Disneyland app the morning of your visit, and if Bluey is dark, restructure Fantasyland time toward Casey Jr., Storybook Land, and Mickey's Toontown instead.
Get Away Today's Adults at Kids Prices deal ends tomorrow, September 22. This is the last widely available savings stack before the October 7 ticket price hike. Adults pay kid prices on qualifying multi-day tickets, which for a family of four typically saves $100 to $200 versus booking directly with Disney. If you have a 2026 or 2027 trip on the horizon, get the tickets locked in tonight or tomorrow.
October 7 ticket price hike is now 16 days out. The pattern is consistent: Disneyland raised prices on October 8 in 2024, October 9 in 2023, and October 11 in 2022. The odds October 7, 2026 lands another increase are as close to certain as anything Disney does without formal advance notice. Multi-day tickets, Park Hopper add-ons, Magic Keys, Lightning Lane Multi Pass, and parking are all likely to move.
🎢 Ride Status This Week
| Ride | Status | What Parents Should Know |
|---|---|---|
| Mad Tea Party | Still closed, no reopen date | Extended closure continues |
| Sailing Ship Columbia | Closed September 21-24 | Brief 4-day closure |
| Fantasmic! | Weekend-only through September | Fri, Sat, Sun performances only |
| Pixar Place Hotel Pool | Pool reopened Sept 20 | Slide and splash pad still closed through Sept 25 |
| Bluey's Best Day Ever! | 5-day schedule starts September 28 | Check the app the morning of your visit |
| Mark Twain Riverboat | Still closed for refurb | Skip Rivers of America |
| Haunted Mansion Holiday | ✅ Open | Friendlier than regular Mansion |
| Autopia (gas-powered) | Active, closes early 2027 | Ride before conversion |
🎃 Halloween Time, Week 5
Halloween Time is now in its fifth week and still delivering. What's worth planning around based on the past month of guest reports:
Plaza de la Familia at DCA continues to be the standout for families. Miguel meet-and-greets remain quick waits on weekdays, and the Coco music sets in Paradise Gardens Park run through the afternoon. This is worth anchoring a DCA day around if your kid loved the movie.
The Confectionery Mickey Pumpkin display is up at the Disneyland Hotel lobby. Worth a detour if you're staying on-property or passing through. Solid photo op that's much less crowded than in-park Halloween photo spots.
The new Churro Hand Tart got strong early reviews. Filed pastry tart with churro-style cinnamon sugar coating. Works for kids who like sweet-but-not-too-messy park snacks.
Oogie Boogie Bash is officially sold out for all 33 regular party nights. The D23 Night on Sunday, September 27 is the last remaining option, and you must be a D23 member to buy tickets (basic membership is free to sign up). Only one person in your party needs to be a D23 member for the group to attend.
🍿 Food Worth Knowing
Minnie & Friends Breakfast at Plaza Inn returned yesterday, September 20. Book now if you want a spot in the next 2 weeks. Availability came back tight, as expected.
Plaza de la Familia food at DCA continues to be the best Halloween Time eating. Genuinely good, authentic Mexican, and culturally substantive in a way most Disney seasonal food is not.
Alien Pizza Planet, Little Red Wagon corn dogs, and Ronto Wraps at Galaxy's Edge remain the reliable kid-friendly picks.
Bopo Go! at Downtown Disney: still not open. Approaching 2 months of visible construction with no announced date.
💰 Deals & Tickets
Get Away Today Adults at Kids Prices ends September 22. Last day tomorrow. This is the deal to grab if you have any trip in mind for late 2026 or 2027.
Disneyland Hotel Holiday Discount launches September 22. Up to 20% off for bookings between October 11 and December 18. Worth pricing out for anyone considering a fall or pre-Christmas trip.
2027 Disneyland vacation packages remain open for booking. Combine with the Adults at Kids Prices deal (through tomorrow only) for maximum value.
8 Tier 0 days scheduled for November for anyone within driving distance looking for the cheapest tickets of the remainder of 2026.
👀 What We're Watching
Tomorrowland reimagining scope expanding. MiceChat's reporting this week suggests "we wouldn't assume any of them are safe" regarding existing Tomorrowland rides. Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage and Autopia are both potentially in scope for the rebuild. If either of these is on your kid's must-do list, plan to ride sooner rather than later. Autopia already has a February 2027 conversion clock; Nemo Submarine Voyage is now on the "unclear future" list too.
New construction walls up at the Esplanade and Downtown Disney. Multiple projects starting. No official announcements yet on what's coming.
Magic Happens parade floats returning to storage. Disney released a behind-the-scenes video of the parade floats moving back to the backstage float barn ahead of the Summer 2027 return. If your kid loved Magic Happens the first time (or missed it entirely due to the pandemic cutting the run short), plan a 2027 summer visit.
"Remember... Dreams Come True" fireworks return February 2027, followed by original World of Color in 2027 and Magic Happens parade summer 2027. This is genuinely one of the best entertainment lineups Disneyland has had in years, and it starts in about 5 months.
Disney "tightening the belt" across the parks. MiceChat and other trade sources reporting visible cutbacks in operational areas (entertainment, cast member interactions, park cleanliness). If you notice something feels different on a trip in the next few months, you're not imagining it. Not trip-canceling, but worth adjusting expectations if you've been away for a few years.
Coco ride construction at DCA continues.
Tiana's Bayou Adventure opens at Disneyland November 15. 40-inch height requirement.
Planning a Disneyland trip this fall, for the holidays, or in 2027? Start with our 2-day toddler itinerary and Lightning Lane strategy guide, both updated for Halloween Time, holiday season planning, and the October 7 ticket price hike math.