4. New Year's weekend hours extended 

Disney has announced that they will be extending hours at all Walt Disney World theme parks except EPCOT for the rest of the holiday weekend, with the following hours now posted for January 1 & 2

• Magic Kingdom: 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM (Previously 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM)
• Hollywood Studios: 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM (Previously 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM)
• Animal Kingdom: 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM (Previously 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM)

As a reminder, Disney has confirmed that there will be no special evening entertainment (countdowns, fireworks, etc.) at any park on New Year's Eve due to health and safety procedures.

5. Luna Park Pool slide debuts its redesign 

Luna Park Pool went down for refurbishment back in October, and it seems as part of this refurbishment the infamous clown face that was part of the Keister Coaster pool slide has been removed, and will not be returning. And now the new look featuring Mickey and his pals "clowning" around at Luna Park Pool has debuted, featuring the popular Mickey shorts character design. 

6.  Disney announces new free admission deal for 2021 visitors 

Disney has announced that they are launching a new offer in 2021 that includes two additional days of theme park access for no extra charge when guests purchase a non-discounted four-night/three-day room and ticket package at select Disney Resort hotels for arrivals most nights January 8 through September 25, 2021. You can learn more here.