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Disneyland: Disneyland’s handmade candy canes return November 27. Disney / Movies: The Disney+ Hexed premiere sweepstakes closes at 8:59 a.m. Pacific October 22. Disneyland / Ride Report: Peter Pan’s Flight remained down after more than two hours at Disneyland. Universal Studios Hollywood / Pass Members: Universal Hollywood’s final Hollywood Drift magnet debuts November 1. Star Wars / Film: Taika Waititi says his Star Wars movie is on ice. Entertainment / Concerts: Chris Colfer joined Darren Criss for a Glee duet at Royal Albert Hall. Disney / Television: Alan Bersten will partner Jenna Dewan for Dancing With the Stars Dedication Night. Disney Springs: Frontera Cocina adds a Piloncillo Mousse chocolate skull at Disney Springs. Walt Disney World / Ride Report: Under the Sea was operating again after more than three hours down at Magic Kingdom. Disney: A new $39.99 Fantasyland Castle necklace pairs a silver castle with gold fireworks. Epic Universe / Ride Report: UPDATE: Stardust Racers remained down after about four and a half hours at Epic Universe. Dollywood: Daredevil Falls and River Rampage are closed for the rest of Dollywood’s 2026 season. Disneyland / Ride Report: Tiana’s Bayou Adventure was operating again after a three-hour outage at Disneyland. Disney: USA Gymnastics’ men’s team recreates the Camp Rock march for its worlds intro. Walt Disney World / Ride Report: Slinky Dog Dash was operating again after more than two hours down at Hollywood Studios. Disneyland Paris: Arendelle Carollers stage installed at World of Frozen for Christmas. Disney / Merchandise: Girls Crew’s holiday collection launches October 20 with Mickey wreath jewelry. Walt Disney World / Technology: Disney World survey asks how guests used MagicMobile and MagicBands at Animal Kingdom. Walt Disney World / Park Hours: Disney's Hollywood Studios closes at 5 p.m. on October 20. Walt Disney World / Dining: Grand Floridian Cafe brunch entrées top out at $32 with miso-glazed salmon. Disney / Business: Jason Recher shares his move into Disney’s senior digital marketing role. Disneyland Resort: Imagineering shows the lighting work inside two Disneyland Railroad dioramas. Florida winter outlook: Florida has higher odds of wetter-than-average conditions from December through February. Walt Disney World: Four Disney World guest incidents appear in Florida's third-quarter report. Merchandise: New $49.99 Disney Parks Deluxe Game Set packs six games into a magnetic box. Avatar / Marvel: James Cameron welcomes Iron Man to Pandora in new Avengers: Endgame tribute artwork. Walt Disney World / Dining: Cake Bake Shop’s holiday afternoon tea starts November 18 at Disney’s BoardWalk. Disney: New $29.99 Anna and Elsa ornament hangs from a silver cord or stands on a shelf. Merchandise: New $29.99 Bluey bath set includes five character figures and a pour-spout bucket. Disney: New Posh Peanut Holiday Pooh styles add matching pajamas, loungewear and plush blankets. Disney: New $39.99 Fantasyland Castle earrings add gold-plated cubic zirconia fireworks. Rivals: Rivals Season 2, Part 2 starts with three episodes on Hulu November 11. Jamie Lee Curtis: Jake Reiner will present Jamie Lee Curtis with the inaugural Champion for Change Award November 8. Vienna Game: Vienna Game’s complete first season arrives on Disney+ and Hulu November 18. National Geographic: Auliʻi Cravalho will narrate Expedition: Saving Our Seas. Shanghai Disneyland / Ride Report: Seven Dwarfs Mine Train reopened after more than two hours down at Shanghai Disneyland. Disney: New $38.99 Winnie the Pooh holiday ears feature Tigger, Eeyore and a pale blue sequined bow. National Geographic: National Geographic shared the Wolves Up Close With Bertie Gregory trailer. Disney Merchandise: The Disney Sticker Anthology is $12.22 on Amazon, 59% below list price. Tokyo DisneySea: Journey to the Center of the Earth was operating again by 12:29 p.m. JST. Disney Animation: Ron Clements recalls pitching Hades to Jack Nicholson with a custom animation test. Marvel: A new $99.99 Mego set pairs Symbiote Spider-Man with Doctor Octopus, Rhino and Mysterio. Disney: A new $19.99 Disney Parks UNO set packs 112 cards with park scenes and a hand-swapping Sorcerer Mickey card. Disneyland: Disneyland Monorail is operating again after a second Saturday interruption. Disney: A new $79.99 Winnie the Pooh holiday Spirit Jersey features Pooh, Piglet and Eeyore beneath “Warmest Winter Wishes.” Disneyland: Lily Aldridge takes a Disneyland spin in Disney Parks’ Teacup Confessions. Brightline: Brightline adds a 12:15 a.m. train after Halloween Horror Nights for October 25. VisionQuest: Marvel shares new VisionQuest stills featuring Vision and Ultron. Pixar Place Hotel: Pixar Place Hotel releases seven free Monsters, Inc. Halloween wallpapers for desktop and phone screens. Star Wars / Disney+: Jon Watts and Christopher Ford reportedly developed an eight-episode Star Wars western. Travel / Air Travel: DOT delays new airline delay-reporting rules until February 2027. Disney California Adventure / Ride Report: Grizzly River Run remained down after more than three hours. EPCOT: Original Test Track vehicle sketches show early seating studies. Mickey’s Home Alone: Mickey’s Home Alone premieres on Disney+ November 27. Disney Merchandise: Loungefly Cinderella stained-glass ears dropped 12% to $25.40 at Amazon. Disney Dreamers Academy: Disney Dreamers Academy selected 50 Miami students at an October 15 kickoff. Universal Orlando: Two riders reported abdominal pain at Universal Orlando in July and August. Magic Kingdom: Disney added new dishes at three Magic Kingdom restaurants. Disney Springs: Vuori opened at Disney Springs Town Center on October 16. Banana Ball: A Banana Ball documentary with 11 original songs is headed to Disney+ and Hulu in fall 2027. Disney: Bob Iger’s Robin Roberts interview is scheduled for October 21 on GMA and GMA3. Very Merry tickets: Nine Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party dates are sold out for 2026. Disney / Merchandise: Alice dress bag preorders at BoxLunch carry a $108 price and Nov. 10–20 shipping window. Cedar Point: Millennium Force is operating again after Cedar Point completed maintenance inspections and required safety checks. Marvel: Paul Bettany revisits Vision’s “love persevering” line in a Marvel interview. Marvel: Marvel shared a new VisionQuest poster centered on Ruaridh Mollica’s Tommy Shepherd. The Little Mermaid: Ron Clements says Ariel wrote Eric a letter in an early Little Mermaid treatment, but Ursula kept it from him. Disney Adventure World / Ride Report: Spider-Man W.E.B. Adventure remained down after more than three hours of regular operations. Disney Games: Disney detailed Pooh, Piglet and Eeyore adventures in Honeyglow Woods. Marvel: Marvel shared a VisionQuest clip with an “I think I’m losing my mind” tease. Marvel: Marvel shared a new VisionQuest poster with Ultron in the foreground. Marvel: Paul Bettany and Ruaridh Mollica brought VisionQuest to Rome Film Fest. Disney Merchandise: Disney Store raises its Mickey Pandora bracelet by $20 to $148. Universal Merchandise: Shop Universal raises the Dustin Squishmallow from its $15 sale price back to $20. Marvel: Marvel’s new VisionQuest promo teases source code with a bright overhead shot. Marvel Television: Paul Bettany suggested Ruaridh Mollica use his Scottish accent in VisionQuest. Marvel / Comics: Marvel shares a Jean Grey #1 preview before the November 25 release. Disney Merchandise: Disney Parks Cutie mystery figures pack six park icons into $14.99 blind boxes. Disney Merchandise: Disney Store details a $64.99 Jasmine Holiday Special Edition 2026 doll. Disney Merchandise: Disney Store adds a $14.99 Mickey Mouse corduroy plush bag charm. USJ Jaws: USJ shares a red-lit nighttime look at Jaws. National Geographic: Lindblad adds a 15-day Costa Rica-Panama trip with five 2029 departures. Disney / Movies: Whalefall built compact whale-stomach sets and filmed those scenes in order. Disney / Television: Grey’s Anatomy Season 23 premieres tonight with “Collide” at 10 p.m. ET. Disney World Events: Banana Ball returns to Disney World April 15–18, 2027, with all six teams attending the four-day Open. Disney / Television: Julia Stiles will honor Heath Ledger on the next Dancing with the Stars Dedication Night. runDisney Expo: Wine & Dine Expo merchandise queue opens at 7 a.m. and 1 p.m. Eastern on October 22. Marvel: Marvel’s new VisionQuest clip locks onto Vision with a tracking-subject tease. Marvel: Marvel shared Ruaridh Mollica’s behind-the-scenes VisionQuest Polaroid shoot. Walt Disney World: Disney revealed a new design for Coronado Springs Convention Center and El Centro. EPCOT: Young manatee Calfuccino recently arrived at EPCOT for short-term care. Universal Orlando: Universal details its 2026 Halloween hotel bars, from Monsters to alien cocktails. Disney Store: A mini velvet backpack bag charm appears in new Disney Store holiday photos. Disney Books: Ron Clements releases a 496-page Disney animation memoir with more than 1,000 archival images. Disney Merchandise: Target adds a $9.99 Disney Duckalooz blind box with seven possible plush characters. Disney Business: Disney strikes a company-wide creative partnership with Dude Perfect. Marvel: Paul Bettany rewatches Vision’s first appearance in a new Marvel video. Dollywood: Dollywood’s first Harvey’s Boo Bash opens Friday with select rides running until midnight. Disneyland Resort / Halloween: Disneyland shared a “This Is Halloween” singalong with Haunted Mansion Holiday and Main Street footage. Google Play: Google Play advertises 10% off Disney Gift Cards from $25 to $100. Disney Merchandise: McDonald’s reveals five Disney Villains Boo Bucket designs ahead of October 20. National Geographic: Alexandra’s Make-A-Wish safari connected close wildlife encounters with her plans for a conservation career. Marvel: Paul Bettany, James Spader and the VisionQuest cast gathered at the London premiere. Disneyland Paris: A Celebration in Arendelle will pause November 7, 2026, through April 2, 2027. Walt Disney World / Ride Report: Smugglers Run remained down after more than three hours of regular operations. Epic Universe / Ride Report: Hiccup’s Wing Gliders was operating again by 6:26 p.m. after a second outage Thursday. Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu chilled a set overnight to make actors’ breath visible. Walt Disney World: Saturday storms and 40-mph Sunday gusts are in the Disney World weekend forecast. Walt Disney World: Basin on the BoardWalk is coming soon with soap-making and bath-tea stations. Universal Kids Resort: Universal Kids Resort introduces a $69.99 Explorer Ticket for repeat visits through March 11. Disney+ / Hulu: Disney+ and Hulu pick up Clues and Mother Knows Murder. Disney Store: New $38.99 silver Minnie ears pair sequins with a black velvet bow and long ribbons. Disney Games: Toy Story Retro Roundup and Toy Story 3 Complete Edition launch across consoles and PC. Ocean Park: Ocean Park sets its marine mammal centre for January 2027 and panda habitat for the third quarter. Ocean Park: Ocean Park’s 50th anniversary memory collection runs through December 15. Fort Wayne Zoo: Fort Wayne Zoo’s November 1 Dog Day is sold out. Disneyland Paris: Frozen Ever After at Disneyland Paris will be closed September 13–24, 2027. Universal Orlando / Events: Harbor Nights returns to Portofino Bay Friday with food, wine, live music and balcony opera. Tokyo DisneySea: Journey to the Center of the Earth was operating again after an interruption of more than two hours. Morgan’s Inclusion Campus: Prufrock-5 arrives for the planned 0.8-mile Morgan’s Inclusion Tunnel in San Antonio. Disney / Muppets / Merchandise: Cakeworthy lists a $75 Muppets Christmas Carol flannel with Gonzo and Rizzo. Disney / Film: National Geographic shared a new Everest: The Other Side climbing clip ahead of the October 30 release. Theme Park Industry: Former Epic Universe creative director Steve Tatham has joined USC to lead its Themed Entertainment Program. Crealy: Crealy is considering more shade and water attractions after a hot summer made some ride seats too hot to use. Disneyland Paris: Disneyland Paris turns Lucky Nugget Saloon ‘Unlucky’ for Halloween through November 1. Disney / Movies: Whalefall opens in theaters Friday, with Austin Abrams playing a diver trapped inside a sperm whale. Six Flags: Six Flags shortens Dr. Fright’s Party titles on two official show listings. Disney Dining: Disney marks Breakfast at Wailulu Bar & Grill for mobile orders without a start date. Disneyland: Anaheim has issued a permit for a seven-level Disneyland garage with 316 EV chargers. Avatar: Avatar: Guardians of Eywa opens May 17, 2027, at Niagara Falls. Six Flags: Six Flags shares closed October 14 at $8.94, down 12.35%. John Stamos: John Stamos accepted the Bob Saget Legacy Award at a benefit that raised more than $1 million. The Lowdown Season 2: Sterlin Harjo says familiar characters gave The Lowdown Season 2 more room for comedy. Wild Waves / Fright Fest: Wild Waves says nine Fright Fest dates remain before November 1. Marvel / Movies: Inde Navarrette explains how she plans to approach Rogue in Marvel’s upcoming X-Men movie. Universal Orlando / Annual Passholders: Universal Orlando sets a November 14 start for its holiday passholder button giveaway. Disneyland Resort / Downtown Disney: Downtown Disney shares its fall Movie Nights lawn setup ahead of the final October dates. Universal Orlando / Halloween Horror Nights: Halloween Horror Nights posts a cryptic projector teaser. Marvel / Games: Marvel shares a new Guardians of the Galaxy: Encore Edition clip ahead of November 5. Disneyland Resort: Imagineering shows the carpentry work behind Haunted Mansion Holiday’s gingerbread house. Megastorm: All eight Megastorm episodes arrive October 14 on Disney+ and Hulu. Shanghai Disney: New Shanghai Disney video zooms in on Big Bad Wolf’s Demolition Company. Disney / Entertainment: Disney shares Winnie the Pooh archive illustrations for the 100th anniversary. Disney / Merchandise: New $32.99 Disney cap dresses Pascal as Rapunzel. Disney Merchandise: McDonald’s teases Disney Villains Boo Buckets for October 20. Marvel: Marvel opens the door to Vision’s mindspace in a new VisionQuest featurette. Universal Studios Japan / Food & Drink: Myaku-Myaku and Hamikuma sundae goes on sale at Universal Studios Japan. Disney Merchandise: Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Play-Doh set is 55% off at $11.29 on Amazon. Disneyland Resort: Magic Key holders can save up to 40% on select Halloween merchandise. Disney Springs: Disney Villains lairs arrive at the Disney Springs PhotoPass Studio. Magic Kingdom: Pirates of the Caribbean remained down after more than nine hours. Disneyland: Bluey shares Mel and Dave’s first visit to Best Day Ever at Disneyland. Disney: Mekonnen Knife describes a backstage sprint into a Worlds Collide jacket change. Disneyland Resort: Magic Key Haunted Mansion Holiday cards arrive weekly beginning October 26. Dollywood: Dollywood’s 2027 season opens March 11 after a passholder preview March 10. Disney / Merchandise: Mickey & Friends holiday sweater vest starts at $54.90 at BoxLunch. Disney / Merchandise: Yzma Cat and holiday Pooh Wishables reach Disney Store US at $19.99 and $17.99. Downtown Disney: Jazz Kitchen added a 21+ Gingerbread Happy Hour for Dec. 9. Kings Island coasters: Orion and Diamondback remain temporarily closed at Kings Island with no reopening timeline. Disney / Merchandise: Cinderella’s $84.90 Loungefly backpack adds lace and embroidered butterflies. Disney / Merchandise: Disney adds new Winnie the Pooh centennial plush, figures and embroidery designs. Disney / Merchandise: KATSEYE’s current Mickey and Minnie collection lists nine pieces, including a $45 Minnie and Figaro baby tee. Disney / ESPN: ESPN launches ESPN JV, a new YouTube channel for kids. Marvel / Comics: Captain Britain 50th Anniversary Special #1 reaches stores October 14. LEGOLAND Florida Christmas: LEGOLAND Florida adds a Santa drone show and its first rap battle to Christmas Bricktacular. Disney HoloTile Patent: Disney received a patent for reconfigurable video-production floors built from independently moving tiles. Disneyland labor: Disneyland Character and Parade workers plan an October 17 contract rally. Marvel: VisionQuest is now streaming on Disney+, with Ultron inside Vision’s programming. Disney / Merchandise: Two new Rebecca Hook Mickey diamond rings start at $1,948. The Land on Hulu: The Land trailer puts a father-son drama inside the Cleveland Browns. Disney art: Jenna McMullins has four EPCOT artwork signing sessions from October 29 through November 1. Disney art: Scott “Scooter” Burroughs has four Disney Springs signing sessions from October 29 through November 1. Disney art: Noah Elias has four Disney Springs artwork signing sessions from October 29 through November 1. Disney art: Johanna Elizabeth has an artwork signing at Disney Springs on October 23. Disney art: Kyree Tilsher has eight artwork signing dates at Disney Springs and EPCOT. Disney / Merchandise: New $69.99 Walt Disney World polo features park icons and snacks. Disney art: Allison Rook has six artwork signing dates at Disney Springs and EPCOT. Disney Springs: Darren Wilson will sign artwork at Disney Springs on October 16 and 17. Marvel / Comics: José Andrés joins the Avengers in Meals To Astonish #1 on October 14. Star Wars / Comics: Star Wars: Rogue One: Chirrut & Baze #1 arrives October 14. Marvel / Comics: Venom #1 reunites Eddie Brock and the symbiote in stores October 14. Disney / Merchandise: Pua plush slap bracelet arrives at Walt Disney World for $19.99. The Lowdown Season 2: The Lowdown Season 2 returns with two episodes October 14. Disney / Merchandise: New $90 Mickey & Friends Loungefly backpack adds an ear headband holder. Disney / ESPN: Banana Ball’s 2027 City Selection Show airs on ESPN2 October 15. Six Flags Over Georgia: Goliath riders describe an hourlong wait before evacuation. Disney / Merchandise: A new $14.99 Kuzco and Pacha pin pairs the Emperor’s New Groove duo. Disney / Merchandise: New $19.99 Winnie the Pooh mini snow globe puts Pooh in a honey pot. Disney Cruise Line Japan: Disney Imagination will have a 1,300-plus-seat theater and three main restaurants. Six Flags Over Georgia: Frank Branson calls for more ride inspections after the Goliath death. Marvel: James Spader says VisionQuest’s older Ultron is even more dangerous. Winnie the Pooh: Disney Japan releases a Yuzuru Hanyu and Pooh centenary film. Muppets Haunted Mansion: The Muppets share unseen performer photos from Muppets Haunted Mansion. EPCOT Candlelight dining: Disney now links to booking for 2026 EPCOT Candlelight dining packages. Universal Studios Japan: Hollywood Dream was down again for more than 10 hours at USJ Friday. Hersheypark: Hersheypark consults ride experts before deciding Candymonium operations. Hersheypark: Hersheypark adds a November 7–8 Fall Weekend with more than 40 rides planned. SeaWorld Orlando: SeaWorld temporarily closed Mako for a restraint and ride inspection. Six Flags: Six Flags Great Adventure donates more than 1,200 tickets to Tickets for Kids. Disney Store: Disney’s $29.99 gingerbread bolo bracelet carries five Mickey, Minnie and holiday charms. Six Flags Over Georgia: Hassan Kariem inspired a former student to become a teacher. Summer House: Summer House will hold a $114 Rosé Soirée Brunch October 24 at Disney Springs. Disney Store: Disney’s $275 Christmas Cookie calendar packs 24 mystery pins into an oven-shaped case. Disney Store: Disney Racers pairs a Goofy Monorail Dragster with the Main Street Express for $17.99. EPCOT: David E. Doss is signing artwork at EPCOT through October 19 and returns October 23–25. Phony on Hulu: Hulu’s Phony premieres with two episodes Oct. 20. Moana on Disney+: Disney’s live-action Moana begins streaming on Disney+ Oct. 21. Six Ravens: Six Ravens added a free crown and a textured sticker sheet for its October 17 grand opening. Disney / Games: Epic Games delayed an upcoming Disney video-game collaboration, Bloomberg reported. Disney+ / Television: A Proud Family Wizmas premieres November 14 on Disney+ with a newly announced guest cast. Disney / Movies: Pat McAfee will voice Rat McAfee in Disney’s Hexed. Disney / Orlando: Disney and the Orlando Magic extended their partnership and unveiled a redesigned Kia Center atrium. Disney Store: Disney Store will give Walt Disney World Passholders 20% off select items with code WDW20 starting October 14. Nomad Lounge: Nomad Lounge reservations open October 28 for seatings beginning November 8. Disney Merchandise: Disney and Golden Goose launched a space-themed Mickey & Friends collection worldwide. Disney Business: Disney set a $20 million opening bid for a Character.AI intellectual-property license in bankruptcy. Disneyland Public Safety: Bomb squad finds no explosive threat in bags near the Disneyland Esplanade. Disney+: High Potential lands the post-Super Bowl LXI slot on ABC and Disney+ February 14. Disney / Merchandise: ColourPop’s $125 A Very Mickey Christmas collection packs a palette, lip kits and face stamps. Disney / Movies: Hexed gives every witch unique magic and makes Billie a flying rival to Queen Celeste. Six Flags Over Georgia: Georgia says Goliath’s March inspection found no violations as the fatal-incident investigation continues. Disney / Merchandise: Disney Parks Monopoly board puts a pop-up castle over attraction properties. Disneyland Resort: A new Haunted Mansion Holiday reel shows how a Hidden Mickey is added. All-Star Movies breakfast: Candy bar pancakes are $11.99 and Mickey waffles are $12.59 at World Premiere Food Court. Wilderness Lodge Dining: Whispering Canyon Cafe serves two boozy brunch milkshakes at $18 and $19. Disney Store: The Muppet Christmas Carol Collection arrives October 19 at 8 a.m. Pacific. Disney / Movies: Hexed adds Henry Winkler and Dan Stevens to its expanded voice cast. Marvel: Terry Matalas says Jac Schaeffer gave the VisionQuest team a blank canvas. Hollywood Studios: Colorful Heinz condiment dispensers arrive at ABC Commissary. Dollywood: Dollywood is holding 2027 season pass renewal prices at 2026 rates through Nov. 1. Hollywood Studios: Teal and gold shingles appear on the Monstropolis restaurant complex. Disney Research: Disney Research demonstrated a robot controller that changes walking style in real time. Disney / Movies: Hexed directors say Disney gave them room to push the animated film’s darker comedy. Ohio: Aurora Park at Geauga Lake will hold its grand opening October 25. Disney Business: Disney set November 17 for its fiscal 2026 earnings report and webcast. Universal Horror Unleashed / Tickets: Fraidy Cat admission starts at $14.99 plus tax without haunted-house access. Disney Cruise Line: New boba drinks arrived aboard select Disney Cruise Line ships. Animal Kingdom: Disney introduced Raisin, a new Ankole calf spending time behind the scenes with her mother. EPCOT: La Signature is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday, October 14. Hollywood Studios: The Mandalorian and Grogu now greet guests from a queued spot beside the Millennium Falcon. EPCOT / Ride Report: Test Track was operating again by 4:10 p.m. EDT after a midday interruption. Disney / Merchandise: Disney Store released a second Mickey Family Christmas assortment and new character ornaments. Warung Outpost: Warung Outpost is serving an $8.29 chili-lime pineapple DOLE Whip and churro sundae. Hong Kong Disneyland: Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel Cast Members marked 21 years ahead of its transformation. Disney Springs: Disney Springs set a 6 a.m. October 16 virtual queue for the Hyperia City Lorcana release. Disney California Adventure: Incredicoaster and Goofy’s Sky School were operating again Monday. Disneyland Resort: Disneyland set a 5 a.m. October 16 virtual queue for its Disney Lorcana Collection at Downtown Disney. Disneyland Paris: Disneyland Paris restores the Sleeping Beauty Castle bridge and adds a stone-and-brass compass rose. runDisney: runDisney unveils the 2027 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend medals. Disney / Merchandise: New $44.99 Santa Mickey bubble snowglobe adds lights, music and a wearable strap. Disney / Merchandise: New $129 Walt Disney World dedication plaque replica recreates the Main Street landmark. Disney / Merchandise: New $25 Disney holiday Loungefly mystery charms come in six possible mini backpack designs. Disney / Merchandise: New Mickey gingerbread and Minnie plaid-bow holiday totes are priced at $39.99 and $49.99. Disney / Merchandise: New $44.99 Mickey Swarovski earrings and necklace join Disney Store’s jewelry line. LEGOLAND Windsor: A burst water main forced Legoland Windsor to close and evacuate guests Sunday. Disney / Movies: Disney Animation released the official Hexed trailer ahead of the movie’s November 25 theatrical opening. Disney Merchandise: Disney revealed a Mickey Mouse tumbler, cup and sofa from the Gustaf Westman collection. Global Village / Attractions: Dubai Holding Entertainment plans a new park and a roller coaster at Global Village. Shanghai Disneyland / Ride Report: Zootopia: Hot Pursuit reopened after more than two hours down at Shanghai Disneyland. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay: Furrybones creator Misaki Sawada will sign figures at Busch Gardens Tampa Oct. 23–24. Downtown Disney: Jazz Kitchen set three December gingerbread workshops; tickets go on sale Oct. 27. Merchandise: Loungefly added $20 Bluey mystery mini backpack charms with six possible designs. Magic Kingdom: The Holiday Lights hoodie and baseball hat arrived at the Emporium in Magic Kingdom on October 9. Disneyland: Disney Racers have arrived at EngineEar Souvenirs in Mickey’s Toontown with a $9.99 Toad Buggy and a $17.99 two-car set. Disneyland: Disney Illuminis light-up wearables have arrived at Disneyland Resort with Mickey, Stitch and Baymax designs for $19.99 each. Disneyland: Holiday Winnie the Pooh Wishables have arrived at Disneyland’s Emporium with five possible mystery plush designs. Disneyland: A Sulley plush hat with shaggy turquoise fur, striped horns and an embroidered face has arrived at Disneyland’s Mad Hatter. Disney Kids & Family: Ayo Davis says young viewers’ wide-ranging habits made Disney rethink its strategy. Disney Springs: T-REX Breakfast With Santa runs December 18–20 at Disney Springs, with a 9 a.m. start. Hulu: Bob’s Burgers holiday short On the Fort Day of Christmas premieres December 7 on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+. Disney / Television: Disney greenlights an Artemis Fowl animated series for Disney+ and Disney Channel. Disneyland Paris: Robotic Olaf malfunctions, falls over and loses his carrot nose in a Disneyland Paris video. Disney / ABC: Dancing With the Stars adds Joe Buck as guest judge for Super Bowl Night October 13. Disney / Movies: Disney Animation will show an exclusive Hexed look during Monday Night Football October 12. Hersheypark: Hersheypark will be closed Sunday, October 11. Disney Merchandise: A new $128 Pandora Winnie the Pooh ring uses Pooh’s arms as a wraparound band. Hong Kong Disneyland: Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel closes in its entirety October 12 for enhancements. Jollywood Nights: Disney Jollywood Nights opening night is sold out; November 14 is the next available event. Marvel: Nicolas Cage says he refused a Spider-Noir AI waiver and may not work with Amazon again. Wild Horse Nine: John Malkovich says the Wild Horse Nine awards campaign will take months. ESPN: Super Bowl LXI adds Pat McAfee Field Pass on ESPNU and Next Gen Stats Playbook on NFL Network. Disney+: Percy Jackson Season 3 will release two episodes weekly from Nov. 20 through Dec. 11. Disney: The new $35 Disney Parks Holiday Magic Bead Kit packs Mickey pieces and bracelet supplies into an ornament container. Pixar: Brad Bird says he never pitched Ray Gunn to Pixar because its audience did not fit the studio’s family-film reputation. Star Wars: Hasbro opens $75 Walmart preorders for a Dewback and Sandtrooper Black Series 2-Pack. Princess Diaries: The Princess Diaries 25th anniversary collection arrives at The D-Lander Shop in Downtown Disney. Star Wars Reads: Ahmed Best visits his childhood South Bronx school library for Star Wars Reads. Disney Believe: Disney Believe early booking opens October 12 for Pearl Castaway Club members. Disney Store: Disney Store shares a Halloween decor reel with Mickey and Minnie plush. Six Flags Over Georgia: Monster Mansion adds a pink boat for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Marvel / NYCC: Marvel reveals nine VisionQuest artworks from its NYCC pop-up gallery. Marvel / NYCC: Iman Vellani joins Marvel’s House of Ideas panel at New York Comic Con. Disney / Pixar: Pixar lets Rex film his day in a 40-second phone-camera reel. Marvel / Comics: Marvel reveals four 2027 Spider-Man comics, from Crisis of Faith to Spider-Punk. Marvel / Comics: Marvel sets eight-issue Magneto: End of Days for February 2027. Marvel / Comics: Marvel sets five-issue Hulk War: Infernal Rage for February 2027. Disney California Adventure / Ride Report: UPDATE: Luigi's Honkin' Haul-O-Ween remains down after more than four hours. Disney / Merchandise: Disney’s Halloween picks include a light-up Zero plush, Haunted Mansion Squishmallows and villain dresses. Universal Orlando / Ride Report: Forbidden Journey remained down after more than two hours at Islands of Adventure. Disney Parks / Merchandise: A new $19.99 King Arthur Carrousel mug features colorful Disneyland horses. Disney Parks / Merchandise: A new $19.99 Enchanted Tiki Room mug features José, Fritz, Michael and Pierre. Disneyland Paris: The Lion King: Rhythms of the Pride Lands will pause January 7 through February 12, 2027. Outer Rim Menu: Outer Rim’s current menu includes a $12 Elote Dip and $17 Charcuterie Board. Disney / Merchandise: Hallmark’s $24.99 Disney Memories ornament records a message up to 15 seconds long. Disney / Pixar / Merchandise: RSVLTS launched a Monsters, Inc. collection October 8 with a $70 Randall shirt. Disney’s Hollywood Studios: A new steel frame is visible between Indiana Jones and Backlot Express. Universal Studios Japan: WaterWorld will close temporarily from November 28 through December 27. Disneyland Resort: Disneyland shares a 30-second Radiator Screams tour after dark. LEGOLAND Florida: LEGOLAND Florida Will Give Goody Bags to the First 150 Guests on October 15 Epic Universe: A LEGO creator used a 48-hour Epic Universe preview trip to finish his Monsters Unchained model. Marvel: Regal reveals the full Doctor Doom Magic card for Avengers: Doomsday. Marvel / Merchandise: $4.99 Spidey & Friends divided plate availability begins October 14 at ALDI. Disney / Hollywood Studios: Roof decking covers sections of the Monsters, Inc. door coaster structure. LEGO / Star Wars + Marvel: LEGO’s Star Wars and Marvel Ideas challenge voting starts December 15. Disney / Movies: Disney’s new Hocus Pocus 2 video breaks down the Sanderson Sisters’ costumes. Marvel / Collectibles: Marvel’s 30-card History of Heroes Secret Lair goes on sale November 2 for $199.99. Star Wars / Books: Lucasfilm reveals a 50th anniversary edition of Star Wars Storyboards: The Original Trilogy. Star Wars / Books: Lucasfilm reveals Kristin Baver’s Celebrating 50 Years of A New Hope cover. Universal Studios Japan / Merchandise: McDonald’s Japan launches 10 USJ All Stars Happy Set toys October 16. Tokyo DisneySea: Journey to the Center of the Earth reopened after a 145-minute outage, then returned after a separate 15-minute interruption. Star Wars / Books: Lucasfilm reveals the cover for Fran Wilde’s From the Ashes novel. Star Wars / Books: Random House reveals the complete A New Hope manga cover ahead of its March 2027 reissue. Star Wars / Books: Star Wars: A Celebration gets a Target edition with extra content for April 2027. Star Wars / Books: Claudia Gray’s Princess of the Rebellion novel arrives May 4, 2027. Marvel / Comics: Marvel teases its One Day initiative for June 2027. Disney Store Japan / Merchandise: Disney Store Japan sets October 14 launch for a Classic Pooh anniversary collection. Marvel / Comics: Marvel dates three Midnight #4 issues for January 13, 20 and 27. Disney: Girls Crew’s new $50 Mickey peppermint earrings pair pink crystal hearts with striped candy dangles. Disney: Girls Crew’s new $65 Fantasyland Castle holiday necklace uses red, green and clear cubic zirconia. Disney: Disney Store’s new $69.99 Olaf plush Christmas countdown calendar has 12 numbered pockets. Disney Store: Disney Store’s new $49.99 Mickey velvet hip pack pairs crimson fabric with rose goldtone hardware. Disney: Disney Store’s new $59.99 Tinker Bell tree topper lights a large star with a warm golden glow. Disney: Disney’s new $19.99 Mickey holiday mug changes its black bulbs to four colors when a hot drink is added. Disneyland: Magic Key Reservations Can Be Canceled Until 11:59 P.M. on Visit Day Star Wars: Star Wars: Starfighter Visual Dictionary gets a May 28, 2027 release date. Marvel / Magic: Magic: The Gathering sets Marvel: Darkhold Destiny for April 9, 2027. Universal Orlando: Universal’s Blumhouse Horror Make-Up Show venue is getting a floor-to-ceiling redesign. Efteling: Winter Efteling adds Cirque Miragio, a new ice rink and €33 evening tickets. Animal Kingdom: Two rhinos clash and push each other back on Kilimanjaro Safaris. Marvel Comics: G. Willow Wilson and Rachael Stott launch a new Captain Marvel series in May 2027. Bluey: The new $90 Bluey backpack lights up, and its tree flap lifts to reveal hidden details. ESPN and Disney Jr.: The youth sports program has awarded more than 2,400 grants across 26 sports. Walt Disney World: Lakeshore Lodge guests will get early entry and extended evening hours. Wild Horse Nine: John Malkovich and Sam Rockwell attended the Wild Horse Nine London Film Festival premiere. Coven Academy: Coven Academy’s first chapter logged 11.4 million viewing hours in its first week. Disneyland: Mad Tea Party ran at Disneyland on October 16 after its refurbishment closure. Disneyland Resort: Jack Skellington mug gets an October 20 mobile-order early release at Trader Sam’s. Magic Kingdom: Jingle Cruise is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Magic Kingdom on November 3. Walt Disney World: Disney profiles Be Our Guest Chef Jerry, who joined Disney Culinary in 2016. Magic Kingdom: A guest-shared Disney message converts an October 8 Halloween Party ticket to a one-day Park Hopper. Magic Kingdom: Tiana's Bayou Adventure is reported to reopen December 18. Disney Channel: Heidi Burge Horton, whose story inspired Disney’s Double Teamed, dies at 54. Disney Believe: Disney Believe First Wave booking opens November 21 at 10 a.m. ET for the January 5 sailing. Walt Disney World: Swan and Dolphin costume contests are set for October 10, 17, 24 and 31. Disney Store: $9.99 Haunted Mansion mystery figures come in six possible designs. Vader lightsaber: Darth Vader's screen-matched lightsaber heads to a Nov. 12 auction with a $1 million starting bid. Duffy breakfast: Disney Adventure adds a Duffy and Friends breakfast starting Oct. 15. Hollywood Studios: Rise of the Resistance is listed for Hollywood Studios Extended Evening Hours on October 14 and 28. Shanghai Disney: Shanghai Disney unveils three Siberian crane sculptures at Wishing Star Park. Disney+: The Remarried Empress world premiere is scheduled for October 9 at the Busan International Film Festival. Hulu: The Kardashians Season 8 is streaming on Hulu, with new episodes every Thursday. Disney Lorcana: Hyperia City prerelease boxes include six boosters, damage dice, a promo card and a town map. Marvel Legends: Hasbro revealed X-Men ’97 Bolivar Trask and Bastion Nimrod for Marvel Legends. Disney Believe: Disney Believe stateroom themes are assigned by deck, with Zootopia on decks 8 and 9. Marvel: X-Men ’97 Season 3 teases wedding bells for Gambit and Rogue in 2027. Disney / Merchandise: Disney Store adds a $24.99 Mickey noodle mug with a matching lid. Marvel: Brian Quinn calls VisionQuest “awesome” after its surprise NYCC screening. Marvel: Ted Cruz reacts to Marvel’s Zodiac announcement with “Can’t wait to watch it.” Disney / Merchandise: Disney Store adds a $29.99 Mickey mirrored disco-ball ornament. Dollywood: Britney Spears calls Dollywood “absolutely adorable” after a family outing. Marvel: Hugh Jackman dodges an Avengers: Secret Wars casting question with a chip joke. Marvel: VisionQuest surprises NYCC with a first-episode screening before its October 14 premiere. Disney / Merchandise: ColourPop adds a $12 Merry Mickey face stamp with two holiday designs. Europa-Park: Europa-Park reveals two family attractions and a Piccolo Mondo refresh for 2027. Six Flags: Bakunawa’s Wrath cocktail debuts October 9 at Six Flags Great Adventure. Marvel: Marvel announces Zodiac, a new spy thriller for Disney+ in 2028. Marvel: Daredevil: Born Again will reunite the Defenders for its final season in 2027. Disney Treasure: Disney Treasure will test Key to the World wristbands on its October 10 sailing. Disney+: Toy Story 5 tops Nielsen’s overall streaming chart with 1.54 billion minutes. Disney Believe: Disney Believe stateroom artwork began as hand-crafted paper scenes. Disney: Disney and Golden Goose plan Co-Creation experiences at 19 stores worldwide. Marvel: Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man Season 2 premieres January 13, 2027 on Disney+. Marvel: Marvel Zombies will return with three two-part Disney+ series running through 2029. Disney World: Premier Pass sells out at all four Disney World parks for October 10–11. Disney Believe: Disney Believe reveals more than 20 gelato and ice cream flavors plus five named lounge drinks. Disney World Dining: Disney World allergy-friendly menus may now include 11 ingredients formerly classified as tree nuts. Disney Believe: Disney Believe adds two storytellers to its Moana-inspired Grand Hall. Disney / Merchandise: Disney Store adds a $65 Mickey balloon necklace with red and green holiday stones. Topolino’s Terrace: Topolino’s character breakfast tops out at $59 for adults, with children priced at $39. ZooAmerica: ZooAmerica after-dark tours run weekends October 16–November 1. Marvel: LEGO Marvel Skyline preorders ship January 1, 2027. Disney Believe: Disney Believe will have seven family pools and a 760-foot AquaMouse. Disney Springs: Gideon’s Cookie Butter Shadowcake arrives October 10–11 with a two-per-person limit. Disneyland Resort: Royce Williams, 101, became an Honorary Citizen of Disneyland, joined Flag Retreat and rode Soarin’ Across America. Universal Studios Hollywood: Universal Hollywood holidays start November 21 with a Merry Minions meet-and-greet. Disney / Entertainment: Hallmark previews Lacey Chabert’s Disney-inspired Holiday Ever After wardrobe. Universal Horror Unleashed: Universal Horror Unleashed makes its monster prosthetics and masks in-house. Industry: Xbox creates XP division covering theme parks, attractions and destinations. Disney Store: Haunted Mansion Blind Boxes arrive at Disney Store on October 9. Disney Merchandise: All eight Bobby Kim Baddies shirts are limited to one per Guest and cost $59.99 each. Marvel: M&M’s Marvel promotion opens October 15 with four $5.99 candy bags. Disney Store: A new $155 Winnie the Pooh Pandora charm has movable arms and legs. Animal Kingdom: Expedition Everest was operating again at 11:01 a.m. EDT after being down for over two hours. Walt Disney World: Dacia went from overnight custodial to Holiday Services area manager over 23 years. Disney's BoardWalk: Cake Bake Shop wins bronze for Best Bakery and Best Dessert. Lotte World Busan: Giant Revolution opens with three launches and a 68 mph top speed. Industry: WhiteWater projects win three 2026 WWA Leading Edge Awards. Fort Wilderness: Holiday Sleigh Rides return December 1–30 for $80 and skip Christmas Eve. Disney Believe: Joey Chou shared the artwork he made for the Disney Believe reveal and said it was given away at the event. Disney Store: A new $59.99 Mickey velvet backpack has dedicated storage for a Disney ear headband. Disney Store UK: A new Jessica Fuchs Yzma cat Wishables plush is priced at £18 on Disney Store UK. Disney+: Jamie Foxx’s Take Care of Yourself premiered October 7 on Hulu and Disney+. Saudi Arabia: SEA Expo Connex schedules Six Flags Qiddiya and Aquarabia tours for October 21–22. Hersheypark: The Descent drainage pipe now serves as a walk-in Dark Nights photo spot near Lightning Racer. Disney Store: A new $38.99 Minnie holiday ear headband pairs plaid ears with a red velvet bow. Disney Store: A new $84.99 Mickey Christmas Spirit Jersey mixes plaid, chenille and gold. Disney Store: A new $22.99 Stitch plush ornament turns the blue alien into a duckling. Disney Store: A new $13.99 gingerbread Mickey plush attaches to Disney’s customizable headbands. Disney Store: A new $79.99 Mickey Mouse holiday wreath places a light-up candle between the ears. Disney Believe: Disney Believe adds exclusive Pluto’s Pita Platters with kebabs, pitas, garnishes and dips. Disney Believe: Disney Believe’s 1923 adds over 1,000 archive pieces as Groot Remix returns to Worlds of Marvel. Universal Kids Resort: Universal Kids Resort hosts breast cancer patients and families for a private park morning. Dorney Park: Halloween Haunt adds an encore weekend November 6–7. Witch Minnie deal: BaubleBar’s $25 Witch Minnie charm is 20% off through tonight. Disney Springs / Dining: Paddlefish offers one free kids meal per adult entrée on weekdays through October. HHN 2026: Universal releases five Halloween Horror Nights 2026 lore podcasts. Cedar Point: No decision has been made to rename Cedar Point after a recent guest survey. Disney Believe: Tangled: The Musical joins Disney Believe with new sets and special effects. Disney Believe: Disney Believe sets sail December 18, 2027; general bookings open October 19, 2026. Universal: Universal appointed Luc Bondar chief brand and commercial officer starting October 19. Disney Cruise Line: Disney reveals Oaken’s Table: A Frozen Family Feast for Disney Believe. Walt Disney World: Scat Cat’s Club Lounge closes for refurbishment; a temporary bar is open daily from 5 to 11 p.m. ABC: Abbott Elementary Season 6 premieres October 7 at 8:30 p.m. on ABC. Epic Universe: Universal and Comcast brought more than 40 students to Epic Universe for an innovators summit. Disney / Merchandise: Hallmark’s $32.99 Jingle Cruise sound ornament arrives October 10. Walt Disney World / Dining: Olivia’s Cafe stops service for 30 minutes between breakfast and lunch. Disney Store: A $49.99 Mickey ornament box opens to reveal matching earrings and a necklace. EPCOT: UPDATE: Test Track remained down 10 hours after EPCOT opened. Disney / Pixar: Pixar lands a California tax credit for an unnamed film project. Disney / Merchandise: Disney Store adds a $50 Fantasyland Castle holiday ring with red and green stones. Disney+ / ABC: New Year’s Rockin’ Eve 2027 will air live on Disney+ and ABC at the same time. Disney+: Disney+ will stream Super Bowl LXI for all U.S. subscribers on February 14, 2027. Weather: Hurricane and storm surge watches issued as Isaias strengthens. Hersheypark: Monster Meet & Shriek rotates Dark Nights characters from 5 to 9 p.m. Fridays through Sundays. Animal Kingdom: Joe Rohde says Expedition Everest’s Yeti will be replaced. Star Wars / Comics: Ahsoka: Escape from Thrawn starts a five-issue run January 20, 2027. Disney / Halloween: Disney Store releases a $72 Skeleton Dance RSVLTS shirt covered in classic characters. Disney / Frozen: Disney Store releases a $39.99 Olaf wand that blows bubbles and lights up. Jack tote deal: The Jack Skellington Loungefly tote dropped $30 to $50 on Amazon. Moana deal: The live-action Moana Blu-ray combo dropped $16.03 to $24.96 on Amazon. Toy Story 5: The Toy Story 5 ColorPOP Lite-Brite dropped $1 to $18.99 for Prime members. Epic Universe: Epic Universe’s 1.4-MW floating solar array stores daytime energy to charge electric buses at night. Marvel: VisionQuest will release six episodes by October 28 and finish November 11. Disney+ Australia: Disney+ Australia cut annual Standard to A$125.99 and Premium to A$176.99 through October 21. Marvel: Marvel’s Midnight signing starts at 5 p.m. today at Midtown Comics Times Square. Cinemark: Cinemark releases a Santa Jack Skellington collectible in theaters. Loungefly: Disney Store releases a $70 Santa Mickey Loungefly crossbody with a peppermint coin purse. Universal Orlando: Hollywood Drift pull-test car travels through an overbanked turn at Universal Orlando. Disney / S.E.A.: Disney Imagineering releases riddles eight and nine in its continuing S.E.A. mystery. EPCOT: Disney says the Gran Fiesta Tour guest and party were trespassed. Disney Deal: Touchland’s Mickey sanitizer and case set drops $3 to $17 for Prime members. Between Steps: Between Steps premiered on Disney+ and Hulu, with new episodes continuing Mondays and Tuesdays through Oct. 27. Reasonable Doubt season 4: Reasonable Doubt season 4 premiered with three episodes on Hulu. Marvel Merchandise: Cinemark Brasil reveals light-up Doctor Doom popcorn bucket and throne cup. Disney Merchandise: LEGO’s 2026 Disney Princess Advent Calendar includes 24 builds for $44.99. Disneyland: Tiana’s Bayou Adventure went down again after a 105-minute outage. Disney Merchandise: Girls Crew Mickey snowflake earrings now have a $60 Disney Store price. Disney Cruise Line: Disney Believe preview hunt adds Pua and Frozen clues on day two. Miami Vice '85 casting: Deadline reports André Holland has joined Universal’s Miami Vice ’85 cast. Disneyland: Abbott Elementary plans to film its 100th episode at Disneyland. Star Wars Music: Star Wars: Galactic Racer soundtrack launches with 21 tracks by Gordy Haab. Marvel: Dunkin’ launches an Avengers: Doomsday menu nationwide November 4. Loungefly: Two Disney Princess charm sets bundle six mini-backpack charms for $120 each. Walt Disney World: Santa’s Holiday Grove brings a snow-flurry trail to Animal Kingdom. Walt Disney World: Scat Cat’s Café closes for refurbishment; beignets and coffee move to Sassagoula. Disney Store: Nightmare Before Christmas Starbucks tumbler arrives online October 9. Jollywood Nights: Jollywood Nights adds a new Animation Courtyard lounge and first-time Monsters, Inc. greetings. Mickey’s Very Merry Merchandise: Disney reveals the 2026 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party merchandise lineup. Jollywood Nights Merchandise: Gertie gets her own Loungefly bag for Disney Jollywood Nights 2026. Walt Disney World PhotoPass: Disney World raised Memory Maker One Day by $10 to $85. EPCOT Dining: GEO-82 Fireworks Experience prices range from $179 to $194 by date. Disney Archives in Fort Worth: Disney Archives live-action reference exhibit opens in Fort Worth November 14. Winnie the Pooh: Winnie the Pooh takes over Daily Provisions Manhattan West October 9–11. Hollywood Studios: Alien Swirling Saucers adds four holiday tunes November 4. EPCOT: Cosmic Rewind adds three holiday songs beginning November 25. Hollywood Studios: The Muppets coaster holiday overlay starts November 4 with four named songs. Star Wars: Star Wars: Galactic Racer launched on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. Walt Disney World: Rose & Crown Dining Room and Pub close January 11, 2027, and are expected to reopen later in the year. Disneyland Resort: Disneyland raised Lightning Lane Multi Pass by $1 to $35. Disneyland: Max Muncy answers baseball and Disney questions on Mad Tea Party. Walt Disney World: Blort from Monsters University is coming to Archie’s Scare Pig Pizza. Disney+ Perks: Disney+ subscribers can take 30% off everything in the ESPN Store. Walt Disney World: Disney is exploring eyeball fishcake ramen for Harryhausen’s in Monstropolis. Walt Disney World: Magic Kingdom one-day tickets are $229 for Christmas Day 2027. Disneyland Resort: Disneyland raised select one-day ticket prices by $5; the one-day Park Hopper add-on runs from $75 to $95. Walt Disney World: Disney World raised every Annual Pass price; the Incredi-Pass jumped $120 to $1,749. Epic Universe: Universal Nights Kimchi Bao uses gochujang, scallion yuzu aioli and Korean slaw. Disney Merchandise: A new Mickey peppermint swirl necklace by Kendra Scott costs $85. Disney Cruise Line: Disney Believe scavenger hunt teases several new food and drink items for the ship. Disney News: A Disney Wish has reached 1,000 wishes in the UK and Ireland. Disney Merchandise: Disney’s holiday Dooney & Bourke backpack costs $298. Epic Universe: Monsters Unchained’s Phantom organ uses 12 flame points synchronized with music. Disney Merchandise: Mickey’s four-button keyboard fidget bag charm costs $14.99. Disney Cruise Line: Story Sea-kers Hugo and Beatrice join a Disney Believe clue hunt aboard Disney Wish. Disney Merchandise: Mickey and Minnie make the ‘Nicest List’ on a new $39.99 holiday shirt. Disney Believe: Trent Hitchcock will serve as opening Cruise Director for Disney Believe. Disneyland: Disneyland Monorail down again Thursday after a nearly four-hour interruption. Disney+: ABC and Disney+ set 20 performers for the October 21 Dolly Parton tribute. Disney Merchandise: Tate Yotter’s Mickey and Minnie holiday figure costs $119. Disney+: The first Banana Bowl streams live October 10 on Disney+ and Disney YouTube. Disney World Plates: Four Mickey-shaped plates feature the icons of all four Disney World parks. Disney Springs: Hallmark's holiday pop-up is open in Town Center at Disney Springs. runDisney: Stitchmas Challenge registration opens Oct. 6 at 10 a.m. Eastern. Disney Cruise Line: Disney Believe reaches its keel-laying milestone with a custom Tinker Bell coin. Disney World Entertainment: Hallmark’s Disney World holiday movie premieres November 28. Disney Merchandise: A new Home Alone McCallister house ornament costs $34.99. ABC News: Verts launches as a vertical-video feed in the network’s app. Marvel Merchandise: Funko lists a $14.99 Lord Doom concept figure for Avengers: Doomsday. Disney History: Walt Disney’s restored plane has an interior tour October 17. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge: Savi’s Workshop adds white-and-gold hilts and new blade effects. BLUEY: Bluey gets a Christmas crown balloon for Macy’s 100th parade. Marvel Comics: Marvel Comics powered by WEBTOON launches Nov. 16 as Marvel Unlimited winds down. Disney Merchandise: Santa Mickey Holiday Crocs carry a $69.99 price tag. Disney Springs: The first RSVLTS pop-up opened at Disney Springs and continues October 18. Marvel Studios: Avengers: Endgame reclaims the worldwide box-office record after Encore. Lagoon: Lagoon names its July 2027 coaster J3 Grand Prix. Old Navy Star Wars: Star Wars Cookie kids pajamas cost $44.99 at Old Navy; a matching sweatshirt costs $49.99. D23 Giveaway: D23’s Halloween prize-pack giveaway closes Oct. 10. Disney Springs: Kawaii Slime Company announced it is coming to Disney Springs. Turf Club Menu: Turf Club’s current dinner menu has a $44 butcher’s cut and $29 chicken and waffle. HULU: The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives ranks 10th among U.S. streaming originals with 360 million Nielsen minutes. Miami Vice '85 casting: Deadline reports Walton Goggins is joining Universal’s Miami Vice ’85 in a villain role. Epic Universe: Epic Universe waits averaged 9.2 minutes across all 12 attractions during the first Universal Nights. Magic Kingdom: The Diamond Horseshoe Lounge begins its limited-time run at Magic Kingdom. Disney Merchandise: The $19.99 KP-1 Build-A-Droid figure includes one piece used to complete RX-01. Walt Disney World: Luna Park Pool at Disney’s BoardWalk closes Jan. 11 through April 2027 for maintenance. Old Navy Stitch: Old Navy lists a $44.99 Stitch and Angel pajama set for kids. EPCOT: Guardians averaged a 136-minute sampled hourly wait estimate at EPCOT Saturday. Disney Merchandise: Disney Store lists a $49.99 Toy Story countdown calendar and $59.99 figure set. Very Merry tickets: Seven Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party dates are sold out. Disney Merchandise: The Buzz Lightyear Christmas talking figure costs $49.99 at Disney Store. Disney Merchandise: Disney Store adds a $19.99 Mickey Mouse football mini bean bag plush. Disneyland Resort: Pin vending machines arrive at Downtown Disney and Disney California Adventure. Walt Disney World: Lakeshore Lodge bookings are now open for stays starting July 1, 2027. Disney Corporate: Disney Consumer Products reorganization takes effect October 4. Disney Streaming: Disney Entertainment licenses TV shows and library titles to Netflix. Sanderson Sisters: Bette Midler teases another Sanderson Sisters reunion. Star Wars Reads: Star Wars Reads supports 500 eligible educators with toolkits and $100 book credits. Marvel Studios: Avengers: Endgame is listed at $2.891 billion worldwide. Hollywood Studios: Mickey and Minnie’s Vacation Fun will temporarily close October 28. Walt Disney World: Disney Parks posted a New York street-art video for Lakeshore Lodge. Disney Merchandise: Disney Store lists eight holiday merchandise releases for October 5. DISNEY: A recorded Orange County deed names Disney as buyer of Yamaha’s former Cypress campus. Disney World: World of Disney marked 30 years at Disney Springs. WALT DISNEY WORLD: More than 70 experiences have opened or been refreshed across Walt Disney World since 2021. DISNEY ARCHIVES: Walt Disney Archives: Uncrated displayed more than 200 artifacts across six areas at D23. FORTNITEMARES: Halloween Horror Nights outfits and accessories are coming to Fortnite this October. MARVEL: Marvel posts the first three full WandaVision episodes on its official YouTube channel. Disney Merchandise: Mickey and Minnie get holiday Duckalooz makeovers in a new $9.99 two-piece set. Disney / Frozen: Frozen Fan Fest returns for October with toys, apparel and park-exclusive keepsakes. EPCOT Food & Wine: An official home recipe recreates EPCOT’s Schinkennudeln pasta gratin with cheese and optional ham. Disney Merchandise: Matching teal Mickey Mouse loungewear has arrived at Disney Store, including a pullover and wide-leg pants. MCO: MCO opens the first upgraded Gate Link track to passengers headed to Gates 100–129. DISNEY+: Disney debuts the first Messi and the Giants teaser ahead of a summer 2027 premiere. Disney Merchandise: BoxLunch opened preorders for a Tangled stained-glass Loungefly mini backpack featuring Rapunzel and Flynn. Disney+ / Vidio: Disney+ and Vidio launched a bundled subscription in Indonesia. Disney+ / Vidio: Disney+ and Vidio launched a bundled subscription in Indonesia. Coven Academy: Coven Academy marked its premiere with a dinner at LA’s Ennis House. SeaWorld Orlando: Bonus guest tickets for Pass Members and Fun Card holders end Oct. 18. Walt Disney World: Hurly-Burly is now open at Disney’s BoardWalk from 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. Universal Orlando: Universal plans to reopen Hogwarts Express Nov. 5 after its Nov. 4 temporary closure. Marvel: Nicolas Cage compares the MCU to a well-funded and glorified WWE. Tokyo Disneyland: The D-Groovationz4 Live opened Sept. 30 at Showbase. LEGO Star Wars: The 6,130-piece Executor Super Star Destroyer arrives Oct. 4. Disney Cruise Line: Disney Wonder completed more than 100 projects during a 14-day dry dock. Halloween Horror Nights: Universal details all four Halloween Horror Nights 2026 scare zones. Disney Merchandise: A new Jack Skellington mini waffle maker has arrived at Target. Disney World Planning: Disney World starts a limited beta of its new vacation-planning tool. Disney Television: Disney TV communications EVP Naomi Bulochnikov-Paul is leaving after eight years. Coven Academy: Coven Academy tells its first season in 21 short chapters. Sky Hawk track: Sky Hawk now has its first piece of track in place at Six Flags Great America. Tiana's Bayou incident: A guest left a Tiana's Bayou Adventure vehicle near the drop on Sept. 29. Disney Animation: Hailee Steinfeld became a mother while filming Disney’s Hexed. Universal Studios Japan: Universal Studios Japan and U-NEXT begin a strategic partnership Oct. 1. Walt Disney World: Disney Dreamers Academy holds Central Florida kickoff for 50 students. Disney Cruise Line: Disney Wonder crew held three community events across Southeast Alaska. Disney Passholders: Dapper Mickey Renewal Magnet Starts With September Pass Anniversaries LEGOLAND Florida: LEGOLAND Florida Offers Free Admission for Military and First Responders Through Nov. 30 Old Navy Muppets: Old Navy’s Disney holiday shop now has a dedicated Muppets filter and Victorian character print. Walt Disney World in 1971: Twenty Walt Disney Archives images revisit a full guest day during the resort’s first year. Disney jerseys: Donald Duck, Daisy Duck and Cutie Ghost lead a fall lineup of Disney character jerseys. Universal Studios Japan: Sailor Moon 4-D returns to Universal Studios Japan on Dec. 2. Disney+ October lineup: Disney+’s October calendar includes VisionQuest on Oct. 14 and three days of Austin City Limits livestreams. Magic Kingdom: Pirate Parrot Mug and Mariner’s Fortune are coming to The Beak & Barrel. LinaBell anniversary: LinaBell marks five years since her global debut at Shanghai Disney Resort. Perry and Agent P plush: A reversible Perry and Agent P plush was spotted at Magic Kingdom’s Emporium. Disneyland fall hotel offer: Save up to 20% on select three-night Disneyland Resort hotel stays through Dec. 18. Toy Story 5 on Disney+: Toy Story 5 drew 20 million global views in its first five streaming days. Disneyland hotel pumpkin activities: Pumpkin-carving demonstrations run on select dates Oct. 13–31 at Disneyland Hotel. ESPN Jeopardy! Season 2: Deadline reports ESPN Jeopardy! will return for Season 2 on Hulu and Disney+. Colts London Eye pod: The Colts are adding a team-themed London Eye pod for NFL London game week. Pete at Shanghai Disneyland: Pete meet-and-greets begin Sept. 30 on Mickey Avenue at Shanghai Disneyland. Joffrey’s coffee: Joffrey’s offers $1 hot or iced coffee at participating Walt Disney World locations Sept. 29. Very Merry tickets: Disney marks the November 24 Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party sold out. Spider-Man re-release report: Deadline reports a Spider-Man: Brand New Day re-release is being lined up with extra footage. Bob Chapek interview: Bob Chapek says he still feels let down by Bob Iger and Disney. Shawn Levy television deal: Deadline reports Shawn Levy and 21 Laps signed a multi-year deal with 20th Television. Disney Store: Disney Store’s Toy Story 12-Day Countdown Calendar arrives Oct. 2. Grand Californian confection: The 2026 Spiral Hill confection took more than 800 hours to build. Disney Merchandise: A new Minnie Mouse mini backpack from Loungefly costs $90 and features chains, metal studs and a 3D bow. Disneyland: Disney Parks Blog publishes a Disneyland Resort guide to current popcorn buckets, sippers and other novelties. Walt Disney World: Frank and Earliene have worked at Walt Disney World since opening day in 1971. Sleeping Beauty film: Deadline reports Dan Trachtenberg is developing an original Disney film inspired by Sleeping Beauty. Universal box office: Universal Film is the first studio to cross $5 billion at the global box office in 2026. Orlando Dining: Salt and Straw’s Florida menu features matcha ice cream with edible candy-coated critters. Disney Believe: Disney reveals Disney Believe dining, lounges, shows, rooms and December 2027 launch plans. Disney's Animal Kingdom: Bakso the Sumatran tiger will move to another accredited zoo later this fall. Mandalorian streaming chart: The Mandalorian and Grogu ranks third on Nielsen’s U.S. streaming-movies chart for Sept. 7–13. EPCOT hours: EPCOT is scheduled to close at 9 p.m. before a 9:15 p.m. Luminous show on November 27. Avengers: Doomsday dates: Avengers: Doomsday currently carries two UK release dates, December 16 and 18. Alabama Adventure: Adventure Fall Festival runs from noon to 6 p.m. October 17 and 24. Ride Technology: HUSS has introduced a roomier seat standard and DynaView active rider-orientation system. Disneyland Public Safety: Anaheim police arrested a man after a Disneyland livestream groping allegation. Disney Merchandise: A 22-ounce Jafar Geeki Tikis mug is now available at Target. Disney's Animal Kingdom: Terra Treats adds a fall cookie dough ice cream sandwich Oct. 1. Shanghai Disneyland: Imagineers are moving a Spider-Man land ride vehicle through push-pull testing at 1 centimeter per second. Tokyo DisneySea: Indiana Jones preview applications open Oct. 1 and run through Oct. 15. Walt Disney World: Atlantic Dance Hall ends regular weekend operations beginning Oct. 1. Theme Park Business: EQT is reportedly preparing a sale of its controlling Parques Reunidos stake. Disney Merchandise: Old Navy lists a $19.99 Mickey and Minnie holiday wreath T-shirt. Magic Kingdom: A dressed porch-goose figure joined one Walt Disney World visit. Magic Kingdom: A new backstage building is reportedly planned for parade support. Walt Disney World: Walt Disney World’s logo debuts on UCF football helmets. Disneyland Paris: Anna and Elsa visited nearly 130 children at Robert-Debré Hospital in Paris. Marvel Studios: Avengers: Endgame Encore opens with an estimated $86 million worldwide. Chessington: Chessington names its 2027 Minecraft coaster Escape the Nether. Islands of Adventure: Reign of Kong remained down after more than five hours Sunday. Tokyo DisneySea: Three Tokyo DisneySea attractions were operating again after overlapping afternoon outages. Universal Studios Japan: Space Fantasy - The Ride remained down after more than 10 hours Sunday. Disney Store: New $14.99 Grogu hover-pram pin is out of stock online. Disney California Adventure: Goofy's Sky School was operating after at least four hours down. Disney / Movies: A restored 9 to 5 returns to theaters Oct. 9–15, with net U.S. ticket proceeds supporting Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. Disneyland: Disneyland Monorail was operating again by 9:59 p.m. after a second Saturday night interruption. Islands of Adventure: Hagrid’s reopened after a three-hour, 25-minute outage Saturday. Star Wars: Jon Watts has reportedly been tapped to direct the first film in Simon Kinberg’s new Star Wars trilogy. Universal Studios Hollywood: John Murdy wrote the fictional history behind Dead, Deader, Deadest. Disney: Josh D’Amaro joined Disney service celebrations in Los Angeles and New York. Universal Studios Hollywood: Killceañera began as a shelved 2018 HHN concept and introduces La Mala Hora. EPCOT: Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit runs at EPCOT through November 2. Hollywood Studios: Slinky Dog Dash remained down Saturday after more than five hours. Universal Studios Japan: Space Fantasy - The Ride remained down through USJ’s 9:30 p.m. close. Tokyo DisneySea: Lost River Delta Transit Steamer remained down after more than six hours. Disney Store: Toy Story 5’s Flying Buzz Lightyear figure costs $79.99. Epic Universe: Hiccup's Wing Gliders reopened after a five-hour Friday interruption. Magic Kingdom: TRON Lightcycle / Run had two interruptions at Magic Kingdom Friday. Disney’s Hollywood Studios: Olaf Draws ran in B-Mode on September 25 with Olaf and his desk behind drapes. Disney Television: A live-action Mary Poppins TV project remains at pitch stage. Universal Creative: Universal Creative shares the design process for this year’s HHN souvenir cups. Universal Studios Japan: Space Fantasy - The Ride remained down at USJ after more than four hours. EPCOT: Frozen Ever After was listed down at EPCOT after an earlier 2½-hour interruption. Disneyland: Rise of the Resistance reopened after its fourth interruption Thursday at Disneyland. Vampirina Season 2: The official Vampirina Season 2 trailer is online ahead of the October 7 Disney+ release. Universal Mardi Gras: Universal Orlando lists its 2027 Mardi Gras dates for Feb. 6–March 27. Epic Universe: A former Epic Universe team leader faces felony charges after an arrest. Disney+ / Meta Quest: Disney+ 3D movies arrive on Meta Quest headsets in November. Walt Disney World: New Halloween desserts are arriving at Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios. DISNEY JR.: Mickey Mouse Clubhouse+ season 2 premieres September 30 on Disney Jr. Disneyland: Rise of the Resistance had three separate outages Wednesday and was unavailable again shortly before Disneyland closed. DISNEY+: Mark Hamill and Seth Rogen lead Disney+’s new Darkwing Duck series. EPCOT: New Found Glory will play six Eat to the Beat sets in memory of Chad Gilbert. Disneyland Paris: Disney Christmas Wishes Night set for Nov. 20. Magic Kingdom: Peter Pan’s Flight had long interruptions during posted park hours on September 21 and 22. Disney+ price changes: Disney+ plans now start at $12.49 a month with ads or $21.49 without ads. Brightline restructuring report: Brightline is preparing for a possible Chapter 11 filing, Bloomberg News reports. Hollywood Drift HHN add-on: One-time Hollywood Drift access during HHN starts at $19.95. Wine & Dine 5K: The first group starts at 4:30 a.m. Eastern on October 23. Manakai water coaster: O’Gliss Park plans to open Manakai – Typhoon Coaster in 2028. Forgotten Island merchandise: Hot Topic and BoxLunch each list 11 Forgotten Island products. Turf Club Bar and Grill: Turf Club Bar and Grill reopens September 30 at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa. SeaWorld Orlando: Free 7-ounce beer samples are available daily through October 18; Pass Members can receive two. Disney+ Korea: The Remarried Empress production special is set for release in the Disney+ app Sept. 23 Korea time. Toy Story 5: Toy Story 5’s Fortnite rescue event runs through October 5. Disneyland: A $119 Galaxy’s Edge yoga class is available for October 17. Silver Dollar City: Silver Dollar City shows the first revealed track piece for Miner’s Mountain Express. Netflix House: Netflix House sets November opening dates for its KPop Demon Hunters experience. Disney World Hotels: Animal Kingdom Lodge lists Jambo House room work through January 2027. Silver Dollar City: Silver Dollar City plans a new country music and comfort cooking festival for April 1–May 3, 2027. The Great Escape: Weird Tales Story Hour pairs chilling stories with eerie songs. Disney Store: Two Haunted House Mickey Starbucks tumblers cost $34.99 each. Six Flags Over Texas: Tormenta Rampaging Run returned after a nearly 50-minute technical delay. Walt Disney World: Walt Disney World plans to add 5,000 Central Florida jobs over five years. Silver Dollar City: Silver Dollar City will open its 67th season on March 12, 2027. Hong Kong Disneyland: Mickey’s Happy Halloween Adventure debuts at Hong Kong Disneyland. Magic Kingdom: Guests point to a missing figure inside Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Universal Orlando: Hollywood Drift’s jackknifed trailer scene is taking shape around the launch track. Disney Parks: Disney Parks shares a Captain Jack Sparrow Reel for Talk Like a Pirate Day. Disneyland Resort: “Magic Happens” floats move through Anaheim ahead of the parade’s Summer 2027 return. LEGOLAND Florida: Brick or Treat Street uses the LEGOLAND Florida app for its virtual queue. Disneyland Park: “it’s a small world” is scheduled to close October 30 before its holiday return November 13. Universal Studios Hollywood: Art the Clown stars in a Christmas-themed Terror Tram at Halloween Horror Nights. Disney Parks: Disney previewed new Halloween cocoa, candy and treats for its parks. Disney Parks: Disney’s fourth S.E.A. riddle appears to point to the Ridge Jewel. Disney Cruise Line: Disney Believe’s first large ship section floated out at Meyer Werft in Germany. Disney Cruise Line: Disney lists San Diego cruises through spring 2028, including two Panama Canal sailings. Islands of Adventure: Riders report a black curtain in Kong’s scene; the ride was operating September 18. Universal CityWalk: Five Guys is now open at Universal CityWalk Orlando. Worlds of Fun: Halloween Haunt opens September 19 at Worlds of Fun. Orlando Airport: More than a dozen Wish Flight families arrived for a Walt Disney World trip. Merlin: Merlin plans app-based Ride Access Pass queues at its UK parks. Tokyo DisneySea: Bring the Rhythm! coming to Tokyo DisneySea in autumn 2027. Universal: Shrek Shared Reality experience announced for Cosm. Disney Store: Esmeralda anniversary doll listed for $179.99. Disneyland: Haunted Mansion Holiday reaches 25 years at Disneyland. Disney Events: Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail tickets are on sale for Arley Hall. Universal Hollywood: The Hollywood Sign lit up for Hollywood Drift’s opening. Universal Hollywood: Universal Studios Hollywood workers rallied at CityWalk on September 16. Disneyland: Photos show a tarp and sandbags over part of Disneyland’s unused PeopleMover track. Six Flags Great Adventure: Six Flags Great Adventure introduces the ElToroRyan-inspired Block Zone Breeze. Universal Orlando: Fat One’s opens at Universal CityWalk September 19. Six Flags Great America: Kids Boo Fest starts September 19 and runs on weekend days through November 1. Magic Kingdom: Diamond Horseshoe reservations open September 29 at 8 p.m. ET. Disneyland Paris: Disney Wonders opens September 22 as Disney Village outlines projects through 2027. Hollywood Studios: Alien Swirling Saucers gets Lilypad’s Jams on September 25. Marvel Games: MARVEL Tōkon writers explain the comic’s Avengers and Storm prequels. IAAPA Expo: Bob Gurr will be inducted into IAAPA’s Hall of Fame on November 16. Disney Cruise Line: Disney Dream hosted more than 30 wish children and their families during a Cork visit. Disney / Marvel: Spider-Man: Brand New Day now leads The Force Awakens in current unadjusted domestic box-office totals. Universal Beijing: Universal Beijing has announced a Fast & Furious indoor ride and Blue Lagoon nighttime show. Magic Kingdom: Carol has begun playing ragtime piano at Casey’s Corner in Magic Kingdom. IAAPA Expo: Joe Rohde, Bob Weis and Leslie Iwerks will appear together at IAAPA Expo on November 18. Universal Orlando: Toothsome Marks 10 Years With September 19 CityWalk Celebration and Limited-Time Menu Epic Universe: UPDATE: Celestial Goodnight fireworks temporarily unavailable at Epic Universe. Walt Disney World: Disney World is preparing a limited Guided Search beta with flexible hotel pricing and optional AI help. LEGOLAND Florida: The Dragon gets a candy-recovery Halloween story during Brick or Treat. EPCOT: Cosmic Rewind will play “September” all day on September 21. Walt Disney World: Disney World’s Hispanic Heritage Month celebration runs through October 15. Universal United Kingdom Resort: Universal has named 23 companies supporting construction of its Bedfordshire resort. Disney California Adventure: The Avengers Campus Jeep is back near its original spot at Disney California Adventure. Disney California Adventure: The familiar Paradise Gardens cupola is gone from Disney California Adventure. Disney California Adventure: Potential scenes emerge for Disney California Adventure’s Coco boat ride. Disney's Hollywood Studios: A temporary checkout podium is operating as a regular register at Celebrity 5&10. Walt Disney World: Animal Kingdom waits climbed last week while Magic Kingdom and EPCOT stayed flat. Universal Studios Japan: USJ announces Holiday Wonders with winter shows, food and parkwide entertainment. Disney Store: New Hocus Pocus merchandise listed for Halloween Disney Springs: Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill is closed at Disney Springs. Disney Experiences: Disney ad turns seatbelts, trains and soft serve into a park soundtrack. Walt Disney World: My Disney Experience restaurant menus now use collapsible sections. Universal Kids Resort: Shrek ear hoodies and hatching dinosaur keychains join the park’s child-focused merchandise. Disney Merchandise: Crowned Athletics sets two Disney Halloween collection launches. Walt Disney World: New Hollywood Studios map adds The Magic of Disney Animation. Walt Disney World: Baymax Sipper debuts in Hollywood Studios’ Animation Courtyard. Disney Store: Mickey and Minnie Nutcracker plush listed at $29.99 each Yas Island: Miral sets more than AED 12 billion for Yas Island park expansions, new rides and hotels. Djurs Sommerland: New Vikingeland concept art details the Midgårdsormen coaster, play area and Norse dining. Disney Store: Six Disney Villains athletic dresses arrive at Disney Store for $69.99 each Disneyland: Bluey's Best Day Ever runs Friday through Sunday through September 27. Dollywood: Dollywood Harvest Festival opens with three new Boo Bash nights. Dollywood: NightFlight Expedition hotel packages remain bookable through October 28. Universal Studios Japan: USJ offers free child admission with an adult ticket for select November and December visits. Disneyland Resort: Selected recipients received a $149 one-day Disneyland Park Hopper PIN offer. Carowinds: Jason: Blood Reign is now open at SCarowinds, with maze passes starting at $10. Walt Disney World: Canadian residents can save up to 25% on select 2027 Disney World packages. Hollywood Studios: Jiminy Cricket and White Rabbit roam outside The Magic of Disney Animation. Disneyland Park: Mandalorian shirt and R2-D2 figure arrive at Disneyland Park. Walt Disney World: Nightmare Before Christmas and Daisy Duck belt bags arrive for $34.99 each. Islands of Adventure: Jurassic Park River Adventure is scheduled to reopen December 17 after its extended refurbishment. Universal Orlando: Category 10 concept-art panels are now installed on construction walls at Universal CityWalk. Alton Towers: Alton Towers has added Dine with the Dead for Scarefest 2026. Disney Springs: Two Wine Bar George Uncorked events currently have tickets for October 1 and October 10. Downtown Disney: Ballast Point has four Halloween specials priced from $16 to $18 through October 31. Hollywood Studios: The lower front of Tower of Terror is visible again while scaffolding remains around the upper tower. Universal Orlando: Fat One’s signs, banners and seating are now in place at Universal CityWalk Orlando. Disneyland Resort: UPDATE: Broken Spell Lounge appears set to return October 25 at Disneyland Hotel. Universal Studios Hollywood: Ryan Coogler walks through the Sinners haunted house at Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood. Hersheypark: Hershey Sweet Lights will not return in 2026 after 20 seasons. SeaWorld Orlando: Howl-O-Scream is open on select nights through October 31. Disneyland: Galactic Grill has a $14.99 ghost pepper chicken sandwich and a $9.49 Magic Key Ursula clip. Hersheypark: Hersheypark Halloween and Dark Nights are open weekends through November 1. Disneyland Resort: Disneyland’s $170 Walk in Walt’s Footsteps tour visits both parks and Walt’s apartment. Disney Store: Disney Store adds a $129 glow-in-the-dark Alice in Wonderland anniversary figure. Tokyo DisneySea: Tokyo Disney Resort shared a Cast Member farewell photo on Aquatopia’s final day. EPCOT: Guests are separated during a confrontation inside the Cosmic Rewind queue at EPCOT. Disneyland: Disneyland Handcrafted screening and Imagineering panel set for September 27 Loungefly: Loungefly adds Deadly Nightshade card holder and Frog’s Breath bag LEGOLAND Florida: Driving School becomes Department of Monster Vehicles during Brick or Treat. Walt Disney World: Swan and Dolphin opens more than 100,000 square feet of new event space. EPCOT: Free Twinings Refresher samples offered at EPCOT’s Tea Caddy on Fridays and Saturdays. Universal Orlando: Truck cab theming now stands beside Hollywood Drift's launch area at Universal Orlando. EPCOT: Seth Rogen Addresses Figment Movie, Leaves Status Unclear Hotel Offers: Disney World Offers Up to $250 Per Night Off 2027 Packages Television: Jimmy Kimmel and ABC Enter Renewal Talks Movies: The Odyssey Passes Jurassic World as Universal’s Biggest Film Ever Walt Disney World: Cake Bake Shop Sets Four Dinner with Santa Dates at Disney’s BoardWalk Theme Parks: Dollywood Wins Four Golden Tickets as Monsters Unchained Takes Best Dark Ride Disneyland Resort: Miguel and Isabela Floral Displays Return to Downtown Disney Disneyland: Main Street Cinema Gets a New Mickey Mouse Souvenir Ticket at Disneyland Disneyland Resort: Scaffolding Goes Up Outside Trader Sam’s and Tangaroa Terrace at Disneyland Hotel Disney Corporate: Dan Weinberger to Join Disney as Deputy General Counsel Hollywood Studios: Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Down for More Than Five Hours at Hollywood Studios Disneyland Resort: Construction Walls Surround Radiator Springs Curios at Disney California Adventure Walt Disney World: The Magic of Disney Animation Schedules a Shorter Day on September 28 Disney Store: $25 Disney attraction-themed Loungefly mystery charms include six designs Six Flags Fiesta Texas: First Werewolf Gorge Track Arrives at Six Flags Fiesta Texas LEGOLAND Florida: LEGOLAND Florida 2027 Annual Passes Start at $179 With Rest of 2026 Included Disneyland Resort: Pixar Place Hotel Pool and Spa Closed Through September 19 Walt Disney World: Roof Replacement Reaches Karamell-Küche at EPCOT’s Germany Pavilion Tokyo Disney Resort: Tokyo Disneyland’s Reach for the Stars Ends September 14 Disney Springs: The Edison Brings Back Shaken & Stirred Cocktail Classes at Disney Springs Disney: Ewoks, Slinky Dog and Minnie Witches Join Disney’s Halloween Costume Picks Disneyland Resort: New Disneyland Medallion Machine Features Star Wars, Stitch and Toy Story Designs Tokyo Disney Resort: Purple Lights Illuminate Space Mountain Earthrise at Tokyo Disneyland Disney Store: Mickey Kitchenware and Character Faux Succulents Arrive at Disney Store Disneyland Resort: Enchanted Ensemble Mystery Pin Pouch Arrives at Disneyland for $11.99 Walt Disney World: Fresh Paint Brings Color Back to EPCOT’s Mexico Pavilion Pyramid Disneyland Resort: Disneyland Offers Anaheim Residents $71 Tickets, Plus Fall Hotel Savings Hersheypark: Hersheypark Puts 2027 Season Passes on Sale With 2026 Holiday Access Six Flags Great Adventure: Kids Boo Fest and Oktoberfest Start September 12 at Six Flags Great Adventure Universal Orlando: The Traitors and The Voice Take Over Two Universal CityWalk Venues This September Walt Disney World: Tower Crane Rises Above Piston Peak at Magic Kingdom Walt Disney World: Hollywood Studios Gets a New Family Map With an Alice in Wonderland Maze Universal Orlando: UPDATE: Universal Confirms King Kong Animatronic Was Damaged During Maintenance Walt Disney World: Cheese Decorations Arrive at EPCOT’s CommuniCore Hall Ahead of New Exhibit Walt Disney World: UPDATE: Magic of Disney Animation Represents 65 Films, Including Hexed Clementon Park: Clementon Park Closes After 2026 Season, Plans to Offer Park for Sale Peppa Pig Theme Park: Peppa Pig Theme Park Dallas-Fort Worth Adds Its First Halloween Party Walt Disney World: Archie’s Scare Pig Pizza Will Get New Kitchen Equipment and a New Recipe Universal Studios Japan: New HamiKuma Candy Popcorn Bucket Talks Back at Universal Studios Japan Animal Kingdom: Tropical Americas Opening Year Absent From Park Page, Still 2027 Elsewhere Universal Studios Japan: USJ Opens Its First R-18 Halloween Horror Nights Attraction, Lights Out Universal Studios Japan: Resident Evil Requiem: The Dive Opens at Universal Studios Japan Disneyland: Magic Key Keepsake Giveaways Return September 14 at Disneyland Animal Kingdom: Joe Rohde Says He Trusts the Imagineers Leading Animal Kingdom’s Tropical Americas Universal Studios Japan: Street Zombies Return to USJ as Halloween Horror Nights Marks 15 Years Universal Studios Japan: DJ X and HamiKuma Lead USJ’s Halloween Horror Nights Academy Show Universal Studios Japan: Halloween Minions Arrive at USJ for Belloween Greeting Through November 8 Magic Mountain: Thrill Glider Brings Two Launches and Five Inversions to Magic Mountain in 2027 Grand Floridian: Grand Floridian Road Access Shifts to Northern Roundabout Disneyland: Disneyland Resort logo coming to Anaheim Ducks helmets Disney Store: UPDATE: Mickey Athleisure Expands With $89.99 Dress and Packable Rain Jacket Walt Disney World: Disney After Hours 2027 Dates Announced, General Ticket Sales Start September 22 Disney Springs: Gideon’s offers a secret Baklava Cake Slice for one day only. Walt Disney World: Disney opens 2027 Walt Disney World offers, including up to $250 per night on select packages. EPCOT: Disney sets 2027 dates for EPCOT's Festival of the Arts and Flower & Garden. Walt Disney Studios Park: Spider-Man W.E.B. Adventure reopened after more than an hour down. Shanghai Disneyland: The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh reopened after more than an hour down. Tokyo DisneySea: Four Tokyo DisneySea attractions had morning outages; the Lost River Delta steamer was still down at the latest check. Disney California Adventure: Three Disney California Adventure rides had long outages September 9. Hollywood Studios: Runaway Railway and Rise of the Resistance reopened after long morning outages. Walt Disney World: September 14–16 are Good-to-Go days for all four current Annual Pass tiers. Magic Kingdom: The Beak and Barrel available during 2026 Christmas parties. Disneyland Paris: New Halloween looks and October 31 villains show detailed. Disneyland: Disneyland Monorail remains down after nearly nine hours. Star Wars: Star Wars and Starfighter will get select IMAX 70mm shows in 2027. SeaWorld Orlando: The 2027 Fun Card starts at $139.99 and includes the rest of 2026. Tokyo DisneySea: Rapunzel's Lantern Festival reopened after an outage of more than an hour. Tokyo DisneySea: Anna and Elsa's Frozen Journey reopened after a three-hour outage. EPCOT: A Cars play table with five toy cars is now inside EPCOT’s Test Track Gear Shop. Universal Orlando: Rock the Universe returns January 22-23 with Elevation Worship, Josiah Queen and CAIN. Hersheypark: Hersheypark Halloween tickets start at $36.99 through September 13. Universal CityWalk: Four free Movie Nights remain at Universal CityWalk Hollywood through October 6. Disney / Merchandise: Mickey and Family Christmas Collection launches online September 14. Disney / Hollywood Studios: The Magic of Disney Animation features details from all 64 animated films. Six Flags: Six Flags acquires ArieForce One for a 2028-2029 return. LEGOLAND Florida: LEGOLAND Florida adds Wolf Guy’s Cabin to select 2026 Brick or Treat dates. Great Stirrup Cay: Great Tides Waterpark is open at Great Stirrup Cay with a separate pass for cruise guests. Disney Springs: Wolfgang Puck reservation cancellations are reported while Disney’s public listing remains active. EPCOT: New 2026 and 2027 GM models fill most of EPCOT’s Test Track Vehicle Showcase. Universal CityWalk: Universal CityWalk adds a September 9 NFL kickoff event and four football-season menu items. EPCOT Candlelight Processional: EPCOT adds Benjamin Bratt and Josh Groban to its 2026 Candlelight Processional schedule. Disney Theatrical: Sherri Shepherd Wears Broadway's Genie Costume in First-Look Portrait Disney Cruise Line: Disney Cruise Line eliminated more than 99% of guest-facing, non-essential single-use plastics by the end of fiscal 2025. Disneyland Paris: Castle show, Santa location and two New Year's Eve parties announced. Disney Cruise Line: Disney Cruise Line opens Fall 2027 and Spring 2028 bookings to all guests. DVC Member Cruise: Disney voice actors discuss Mickey, Minnie, Goofy and Pete during a DVC Member Cruise. Disney Books: Two new Disney books open for preorder from Old Mill Press. EPCOT: Mitsukoshi adds four Pearl Tuesdays at EPCOT. Disneyland Resort: Adventureland Bazaar artwork repaint continues. Hersheypark: Hersheypark retires Tidal Force after 32 years. Tokyo DisneySea: DisneySea Transit Steamer Line remains down in Lost River Delta. Disney California Adventure: Incredicoaster remains down after more than four hours. Disney California Adventure: Luigi's Honkin' Haul-O-Ween reopens after more than 10 hours down. Disney / Hollywood Studios: Monsters, Inc. door coaster construction takes shape. Disneyland Resort: UPDATE: Four eastern Disneyland ticket booths are now gone. Disneyland Paris: Crush’s Coaster is suspended through summer 2027 for refurbishment. Universal Japan: Eiichiro Oda autograph on display at Studio Style. Kings Island: French Corner reveal set for September 5. Marvel: Prime Video Cancels Spider-Noir After One Season. Universal CityWalk: Universal Orlando details Jurassic World: Escape at Great Movie Escape. Tokyo DisneySea / JAL: Tokyo DisneySea's anniversary JAL plane adds airport displays. Created in LA Update: Disney has added the first speakers and sessions for Created in LA. Tokyo DisneySea: Tokyo DisneySea marks its 25th anniversary on September 4. Regional Parks: ArieForce One has been sold; its next location is unknown. Disney+: The Kane Chronicles is reportedly in development as a Disney+ live-action series. Disney Vacation Club: Disney Vacation Club plans an 11-month rule for reservation changes. Marvel: Marvel's Wolverine launch trailer previews Jean Grey and Team X. Universal CityWalk: Dead Coconut Club: Harvest reveals small-town scenes and a spaceship at CityWalk. Pixar Place Hotel Halloween: Pixar Place Hotel adds its first Monsters, Inc. Halloween makeover. Disney Store Limited Time: Disney Store Limited Time's second temporary shop is now open in New Jersey. Marvel: Marvel announces a five-issue Fugitive X-Force series for December 9. Disneyland Resort: Disneyland’s pumpkin mice arrive for fall. Star Wars: A new feature rounds up the galaxy's sharp-dressed droids. Disney Film: Disney’s Everest film opens October 30. Walt Disney World: New pancakes, churros, slushes, shakes and drinks are coming this fall. Disneyland Resort: Coco Lantern Sipper arrives at select Disneyland Resort locations. Universal Orlando: Universal Orlando launches an $85-per-day three-day Florida Resident ticket covering all three parks. Star Wars: 45 behind-the-scenes facts from The Mandalorian and Grogu. Disneyland Paris: Disney+ adds a behind-the-scenes World of Frozen feature from Disneyland Paris. Disney: Frontier Developments will make and publish a new Disney game. Marvel: 13 new Marvel comics arrived September 2, led by Black Panther and Namor. Walt Disney World: Frontierland's boardwalk is fully blocked during Piston Peak construction. Disney: Disney revisits how Industrial Light & Magic changed visual effects. Magic Kingdom: Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party tickets are no longer available through Disney. Dollywood: Dollywood plans new experiences honoring Dolly Parton. Universal Studios Japan: USJ's Back to Hogwarts month includes Castle Walk and a limited sticker giveaway. Star Wars: How Rotta the Hutt took shape in The Mandalorian and Grogu. Disney Music: Disney Music Emporium Japan marks its first anniversary with a September giveaway, new vinyl and restocks. Disney Entertainment: CrowdLevels has withdrawn an unverified claim from its September 2 article about Carla Jeffery. Walt Disney World: The available parts are now shown in display drawers. Universal Orlando: The passholder discount store moves to the former Custom Gear shop on September 3. Universal Orlando: Universal Studios Florida sets a November 2 final show for Animal Actors. Universal Studios Hollywood: Universal Hollywood reveals its 2026 Halloween Horror Nights menu. Disney Cruise Line: Select fall and winter sailings are discounted 20% to 30%. Animal Kingdom: Prospect joins the African painted dog pack at Animal Kingdom. Warner Bros. World: Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi details plans for Harry Potter rides, shops and dining. Walt Disney World: Bag-based rates now start at $19.97. Disney Store: Disney Store lists a new 13-day Halloween mystery pin calendar. Star Wars: LEGO Star Wars: The Mandalorian is now streaming on Disney+. Hersheypark: Hersheypark Halloween adds 60+ seasonal food items. Six Flags: Six Flags' 2027 Season Pass sale ends September 7. Dorney Park: Halloween Haunt begins September 18. Disney Golf: Disney’s Lake Buena Vista Golf Course reopens October 23. Disney Springs: Gideon’s brings back its September pumpkin cookie. Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu official podcast streams September 2 on Disney+. Disney+: Vampirina: Teenage Vampire Season 2 premieres October 6. Efteling: Efteling's Raveleijn area reopens December 1 with a new show and ride. Animal Rescue: Final six rescued belugas reach U.S. aquariums. Disney Store: Disney Store Manchester opens September 14 at Selfridges Trafford. Walt Disney World: Hurly-Burly's raised floor and stepped seating are designed to improve views of the stage. Disney: Disney Store sets an October 12 release for a Walt Disney World 55th Cinderella doll. Disney: Live-action Moana arrives on digital September 8 and Blu-ray October 6. Walt Disney World: CrowdLevels records show a September 3 interruption at Slinky Dog Dash in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Disney Store: Mickey and Minnie Halloween decor arrives September 2. Walt Disney World: Good-to-Go dates added for September 2 and 3. Aquatica Orlando: September Pass Member benefits arrive at Aquatica Orlando. SeaWorld Orlando: Pass Members get a new $39.99 Howl-O-Scream ticket offer. Downtown Disney: Parkside Market schedules a September 5 Birder bash. EPCOT Fireworks Testing: EPCOT fireworks testing is scheduled overnight September 1 to 2. Disney+: Disney+ lists September releases, including two Star Wars premieres on September 2. EPCOT: John Stamos will join The Beach Boys at EPCOT November 11 and 12. Disneyland Resort: Every October Oogie Boogie Bash date is unavailable. Disney Cruise Line: Captain Mickey Mouse makes a ceremonial first pitch at the 2026 Little League World Series. Disney+: Disney+ Perks opens a Disney Treasure cruise sweepstakes through September 25. Cedar Point: The $7-a-month 2027 Gold Pass price ends September 7. Disney+: Disney+ sets a 2027 debut for a new Pokémon stop-motion series. Turf Club Lounge: The Turf Club Lounge reopens August 31 at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa. Carowinds: The $89 2027 Gold Pass price ends September 7. Walt Disney World: Adds five dishes to its current menu. Disney+: Disney+ Poland lists September releases including The Mandalorian and Grogu and Toy Story 5. Walt Disney World: Sets its Oaxacan Wood Carving shop to close August 31. Disneyland Resort: UPDATE: Mark Twain Riverboat operating again after its scheduled refurbishment. Harry Potter: AMC's steam-producing Hogwarts Express popcorn bucket arrives August 28. Tim Curry: Tim Curry dies at 80 after memorable Disney and Universal film roles. Disney+: Dolly Parton's 20/20 tribute special is now streaming on Disney+ and Hulu. Dollywood: Dollywood will reopen Wednesday after a one-day closure for Dolly Parton. Marvel Studios: Additional Avengers: Endgame Encore tickets are now available for September 25. Carowinds: Rip Roarin’ Falls construction moves into its next phase. Dollywood: Dolly Parton dies at 80 as Dollywood carries her Smoky Mountain legacy. Kings Island: Halloween Haunt begins September 25. Hersheypark: Supply Co. adds a mini-store by the front gate. Six Flags New England: Six Flags New England ends daily operations after August 26. Universal Japan: USJ's Happy Veg Choice adds five dressing options. Six Flags: Six Flags plans to move its corporate headquarters from Charlotte to Arlington by March 2027. Downtown Disney: Adds new food, shops and future restaurants. runDisney: Teases the 2026 Wine & Dine medals. Disneyland Resort: Brings The Happiest Day in Anaheim to over 3,000 residents. Disneyland Resort: Hilton Anaheim offers up to 17% off rooms plus 5% off Park Hopper tickets. Six Flags: Six Flags opens free 2027 Pre-K Pass registration through September 13. Epic Universe: Pizza Moon mobile ordering at Epic Universe is limited to after 4 p.m. Marvel Merchandise: Five Spider-Man Mash-Up Funko Pops arrive at $14.99 each. Universal Japan: USJ Standard Annual Pass blackout tickets go half price July 15. Disney Books: Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Little Golden Book is available now. Disney Fashion: GANNI x Disney Daisy Duck and Minnie Mouse Paris collection is available now.Disney Cruise Line: Teases an August 25 announcement.Kings Island: Soak City closes for the season after September 7.
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