<p>Welcome back to your weekly briefing from <strong>Orlando Insider</strong>. It is the 19th of January, 2026, and the holiday season is officially over. We are now firmly into the "Refurbishment Rush," and there is plenty to talk about across Disney and Universal this week.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>In this week’s update:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>EPCOT Festival of the Arts:</strong> The festival is in full swing! We look at the Disney on Broadway concerts and the hunt for the latest Figment merch.</li><li><strong>Universal’s Mystery Teaser:</strong> What does that cryptic "01-20-26" speedometer video mean for a potential new ride announcement tomorrow?</li><li><strong>The Refurbishment Rush:</strong> Critical updates on the closures of <em>Big Thunder Mountain</em> and <em>Buzz Lightyear</em>, plus the upcoming <em>Frozen Ever After</em> overhaul.</li><li><strong>Muppet Transformation:</strong> Your final window to ride <em>Rock 'n' Roller Coaster</em> before the Muppets move into Hollywood Studios.</li><li><strong>Construction Watch:</strong> New foundations for the <em>Cars</em> land in Frontierland and the countdown to the permanent closure of <em>DINOSAUR</em>.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Unlock a better way to do Florida.</strong> At <strong>Orlando Insider</strong>, we offer a completely different kind of service. We aren't here just to book a flight; we ensure you have a proper holiday without the stress. When you book with us, you get your own personal <strong>Orlando Guru</strong> to handle the heavy lifting. You'll get free planning calls and access to our exclusive <strong>Park Planner App</strong>, showing you the best days to visit and the perfect ride order in real-time.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Stop guessing and start planning at: </strong><a href="https://www.orlandoinsider.co.uk" target="_blank"><strong>www.orlandoinsider.co.uk</strong></a></p>

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Arts, Overhauls, and the Muppet Takeover | Orlando Weekly Update [Jan 19, 2026]

JAN 19, 20263 MIN
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Arts, Overhauls, and the Muppet Takeover | Orlando Weekly Update [Jan 19, 2026]

JAN 19, 20263 MIN

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<p>Welcome back to your weekly briefing from <strong>Orlando Insider</strong>. It is the 19th of January, 2026, and the holiday season is officially over. We are now firmly into the "Refurbishment Rush," and there is plenty to talk about across Disney and Universal this week.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>In this week’s update:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>EPCOT Festival of the Arts:</strong> The festival is in full swing! We look at the Disney on Broadway concerts and the hunt for the latest Figment merch.</li><li><strong>Universal’s Mystery Teaser:</strong> What does that cryptic "01-20-26" speedometer video mean for a potential new ride announcement tomorrow?</li><li><strong>The Refurbishment Rush:</strong> Critical updates on the closures of <em>Big Thunder Mountain</em> and <em>Buzz Lightyear</em>, plus the upcoming <em>Frozen Ever After</em> overhaul.</li><li><strong>Muppet Transformation:</strong> Your final window to ride <em>Rock 'n' Roller Coaster</em> before the Muppets move into Hollywood Studios.</li><li><strong>Construction Watch:</strong> New foundations for the <em>Cars</em> land in Frontierland and the countdown to the permanent closure of <em>DINOSAUR</em>.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Unlock a better way to do Florida.</strong> At <strong>Orlando Insider</strong>, we offer a completely different kind of service. We aren't here just to book a flight; we ensure you have a proper holiday without the stress. When you book with us, you get your own personal <strong>Orlando Guru</strong> to handle the heavy lifting. You'll get free planning calls and access to our exclusive <strong>Park Planner App</strong>, showing you the best days to visit and the perfect ride order in real-time.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Stop guessing and start planning at: </strong><a href="https://www.orlandoinsider.co.uk" target="_blank"><strong>www.orlandoinsider.co.uk</strong></a></p>