The Ink Table Podcast Episode 20: "Making Spirits Bright"
Winter is Coming
A full moon hangs high in the night sky; its pale light illuminating our path forward. Beneath our feet the forgotten leaves of Autumn crunch and shatter. Each grounded leaf, just as delicate as the gentle snowflakes that have begun to fall. Its perplexing…the warmth of Fall has tuned to cold and solace. Yet, the warmth of distant Winter lights beckons us home. It is in this moment, that we forget all about spooky spirits, and turn towards… “Making Spirits Bright”.
Welcome to The Ink Table, where the team is getting into the holiday spirit while also looking ahead at what Disney Lorcana fun awaits in the new year.
new disney lorcana products
More Lorcana Puzzles
Way before Disney Lorcana was a thing, its parent company, Ravensburger, had already made a name for itself in the world of jigsaw puzzles. Previously, we were already fortunate enough to have received six 1000-piece Disney Lorcana puzzles, each representing a specific ink color.
And in the near future, it would seem that we will be getting even more Lorcana themed puzzles. Prices and release dates of these particular puzzles have yet to be revealed. But we do know that they will be exclusive to online Ravensburger stores in the US, UK, France, and Germany.
These smaller 300-piece puzzles will showcase art of Moana - of Montinui, Winnie the Pooh - Hunny Wizard, and Elsa - the Fifth Spirit.
2-player set
MSRP: $29.99Release Date: May 8th, 2026While no image has been revealed for this product, we do have some information. It will include 2 decks. One will be an Amber-Emerald deck advertised as having cards that “play nice” together. The other will be an Amethyst-Ruby deck marketed as more Heroic and Daring. This product will also include 2 lore trackers and 13 paper damage tokens.
From the information provided, it sounds like (and we are hopeful that) this will act as a revamped version of Gateway. Disney Lorcana Gateway is an introductory product that also included 2 decks and is used as a tool to learn to play the game. This is something we have always encouraged folks wanting to get into Disney Lorcana to check out. But…Gateway has some flaws. There are a few game mechanics that it doesn’t cover. These include locations, Sing Togther, dual-ink cards, illusions, and now Whispers. So this new 2-player Set may very well be a much-needed updated version of Gateway.
collection starter set - stitch edition
MSRP: $29.99Release Date: March 13, 2026Shortly after the launch of Winterspell in February, a few new Disney Lorcana products will be coming out. The first will be this new Collection Set. This is a fantastic product for both collectors and new players alike. It will include 4 packs of Winterspell, a Glimmer Foil promo of Stitch - Carefree Snowboarder, a collector’s guide, and a binder that holds 80 cards featuring art of the Set Championship version of Stitch - Rock Star.
Scrooge mcduck gift box
MSRP: $29.99Release Date: March 13, 2026The second product being released shortly after Winterspell is the newest Gift Box. Previously we have recieved an Amber themed Gift Box featuring Lilo - Escape Artist and an Amythest themed Gift Box featuring Elsa - the Fifth Spirit. This version will be an Emerald one. It will feature alternative art for Scrooge McDuck - S.H.U.S.H Agent, and will include a glimmer foil promo card with the same alternative art. The Gift Box will also include 5 random previously released Disney Lorcana booster packs.
disney lorcana notebook
MSRP: $14.99Release Date: February 1, 2026 A surprise product that nobody could have guessed is this Disney Lorcana Notebook. The color, art, and gold foiling is very reminiscent to the D23 Collector Boxes we have seen in the past.
The notebook will contain 32 pages of illustrations from the Disney Lorcana Universe, with all other pages (amount currently unknown) will be versatile blank pages. This notebook could be used for keeping score during large events, as an autograph book, aa a scrapbook, or a way to collect Disney Lorcana and your favorite Content Creators stickers.
Disney lorcana collector’s guides sets
MSRP: $19.99 (Each)Release Date: February 1, 2026The last product we will discuss are the new Disney Lorcana Collector’s Guides Sets. Since diving into the Realm of Lorcana for the first time, myself along with many other Illumineers have clamored for a product similar to this. It has been stated many times in previous podcast episodes that the team would love to see some form of comic, graphic novel, or something adjacent to help record and keep track of Lorcana’s overarching story. And these Collector’s Guides will do just that.
Each Collector’s Guide will cover multiple sets. The first will cover sets 1-4 and the second will cover sets 5-8. There will be a card catalog for all the sets covered in each book, to help keep track of your collection. But even more important, each book will include the definitive story of the Disney Lorcana Universe told through exciting Easter Eggs, old and never before seen art, and fantastic short stories written by the Official Narrative team.
a magical beginning to the year
January 2026 looks to be an extremely busy time for The Ink Table team. Each member will be stepping onto their own path and taking part in unique Disney/Disney Lorcana adventures…
Richmond DLC
The 2nd North American DLC of Disney Lorcana’s competitive circuit will be taking place in Richmond, Virginia January 9-11th. Preston, just as he was for DLC Milwaukee, will be there in person. While he has goals to see improvement in his performance from the first DLC to this one, he is more excited to see how the teams from Ravensburger and Pastimes have improved the overall experience. If you see Preston there, be sure to stop him to get your hands on a The Ink Table sticker. And if you won’t be attending the DLC, you can still follow along with his coverage on our social stories or be a part of the conversations happening on our Discord.
Disney wish
Making like a bird and heading south for winter, John will be boarding the Disney Wish. This will be the first cruise for the man who captains our ship. And while he won’t be “firing any cannons”, he will get to celebrate his love for all things Pirate while at sea. John will also be running his own Giveaway of sorts. So, if you happen to be cruising on the Wish this January, be on the lookout for some “booty” from your friends at The Ink Table.
EPCOT Festival of the Arts
Running January 16th-February 23rd, Walt Disney World will be hosting the EPCOT Festival of the Arts. For the first time, Disney Lorcana will be present throughout the park in honor of the festival. And Dylan is extremely excited to be able to attend the festivities and take part in the events.
Starting at 9AM each day of the festival, park attendees can pick up a Questbook. These Questbooks will guide Illuminners through two different events. The first titled “Ink and Find” is a scavenger hunt that sees participants searching for oversized Disney Lorcana cards throughout the park. The second event will be a Collection Quest taking place in “The Illumineer’s Lounge” in the Morocco Pavillion of the World Showcase section of EPCOT. This event will have Illumineer’s ripping packs and trading cards in order to complete the unique collection found in their Questbooks. By completing each event, participants can earn a special Disney Lorcana Magical Places promo card. There is also one of these promotional cards being given away with a purchase at the festival.
