Vail Resorts 2026-27 season upgrades

Vail Resorts has announced several expansions and investments for the 2026-27 season across its properties.

Vail Mountain is expanding its winter entertainment schedule, featuring an increased selection of live music and DJ performances. A central part of this plan is the transformation of the Dobson Arena into a 56,000-square-foot venue with advanced production capabilities, scheduled to host artists such as ILLENIUM and Ian Asher. The program also includes mountain concerts and DJ sessions at the gondola base.

Simultaneously, the company is launching the ‘Epic Experience initiative’, marking its largest investment in food to date. This program will debut at 15 resorts, focusing on revamping quick-service menu items with higher-quality ingredients. Specific upgrades include luxury dining options at Whistler Blackcomb, such as a caviar and champagne experience, and new dining features at Park City Mountain. To enhance guest service, the company is implementing new technologies to reduce wait times, though it noted that price adjustments will occur due to inflation.