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Warner Bros. World: Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi teases three Harry Potter-themed lands ahead of a September 7 reveal. 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 at Disney's BoardWalk opens October 1 with a first menu preview. 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: Slinky Dog Dash remains down at Hollywood Studios on September 1. 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: September Pass Member benefits arrive at SeaWorld Orlando. 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: Schedules 8 September attraction and entertainment closures. 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 Pickup stays open after Celestial Goodnight. 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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