Disney World This Week: August 17, 2026

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New concept art at the D23 Expo gives us a look at the queue for the upcoming Indiana Jones and the Myth of the Jade Serpent ride coming to Animal Kingdom. It looks like quite the adventure is waiting for us.

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Imagineers confirmed that the upcoming Cars Ridge Run Rally attraction at Magic Kingdom is being built to handle rainy Florida weather. This is great news for those of us who know a thing or two about sudden afternoon thunderstorms.

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A cool model of a giant snake animatronic was on display at D23 for the finale scene of the Indiana Jones ride. It looks like the scale of this new attraction will be something to behold.

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Concept art for Antonio's Fiesta de Encanto suggests Disney is using some clever projection technology to bring the magic of the film to life. It appears to match a recent patent for special ride effects.

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Disney officially announced that Dreamfinder is returning to Journey Into Imagination at EPCOT. He will be reunited with Figment in a major reimagining of the classic ride.

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Various restaurant menus throughout the parks and resorts were updated this week. If you have a favorite snack spot, it might be worth checking the app to see if your go-to item is still on the menu.

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Fans have highlighted three spots in Disney Springs that offer great happy hour deals. It is a nice way to save a few bucks while enjoying a relaxing break between park hopping.

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Amazon is running a sale on various theme park essentials right now. It is a good time to stock up on ponchos or portable chargers before your next visit.