4 New Disney Rumors Swirling This Week: What’s Real, Fake, or TBD

 

The Disney rumor mill is pretty much always swirling, and we’re here to tell you what’s real, what’s fake, and what’s to be determined.

Often, we see rumors pop up online before official announcements are made, and today we’re breaking down some of the common rumors we’ve seen this week from Disney World to Tokyo Disneyland!

Christmas Decorations go up on November 1st

While Magic Kingdom‘s Halloween decorations were promptly removed on November 1st, they weren’t replaced with Christmas decor, as Disney World fans had hoped. A rumor started circulating that Disney puts up Christmas decorations at Magic Kingdom every year on November 1st, so we went back and tracked it to see what day exactly Disney decks the halls.

Magic Kingdom’s Christmas tree was installed on November 3rd, 2025; November 2nd, 2024; November 3rd, 2023; and November 2nd, 2022. And like clockwork, the Christmas tree went up for 2026 on November 3rd! The rumor that Disney puts up Christmas decorations on November 1st every year is just a rumor.

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Changes

Disney reimagined Big Thunder Mountain Railroad this summer with some major changes, including the removal of some fan-favorite critters. But rumors have been circulating over the past few weeks that Disney was reinstalling the opossums, so we had to check it out for ourselves.

We rode Big Thunder Mountain yesterday and can confirm that the opossums are back on the ride! Disney confirmed that the Mom and Dad opossums are back in their tree home, and their babies will move back onto their tree branch in the near future. The rumors are true!

Holiday parties are canceled during rain

After a Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party night was canceled due to heavy rain this fall, Disney fans have been wondering if this year’s Christmas parties could also be canceled due to rain. While Disney hasn’t released a specific plan for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, it did announce a rainy-day policy for Jollywood Nights.

Disney has confirmed that Jollywood Nights will continue in most weather, so you don’t need to worry about a little rain canceling your night out. However, if there’s rain, thunder, or lightning in the area, Disney might cancel some outdoor entertainment offerings, like Glisten! or the Twilight Soiree at the Tip Top Club, and most outdoor character meet-and-greets will move indoors.

The Jungle Cruise is permanently closing at Tokyo Disneyland

The Jungle Cruise is a super popular opening-day attraction at Tokyo Disneyland, and fans started panicking when Disney announced an abrupt closure for the ride. Back in 2025, Tokyo Disneyland’s parent company, the Oriental Land Company, released concept art for a total overhaul of Adventureland, which would demolish the original Jungle Cruise and replace it with attractions inspired by Up, The Incredibles, and more Disney films. Tokyo Disneyland fans thought this closure meant the end of the Jungle Cruise.

However, the closure is only three months long, and Disney quietly announced a reopening date. The attraction will be closed from January 6, 2027, through March 31, 2027. Disney hasn’t announced the official reason for the closure, but since the ride is confirmed to reopen as the Jungle Cruise, it’s likely just a routine refurbishment.

We’ll be sure to keep you updated on more Disney news and rumors, so stay tuned to Disney Food Blog for more!

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