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Cakeworthy’s $75 Muppets Christmas Carol Flannel Puts Gonzo and Rizzo in the Pocket
The plaid shirt puts Gonzo and Rizzo in the front pocket and a large white message across the back.
National Geographic Shares Everest: The Other Side Climbing Clip Ahead of October 30
National Geographic shared a new Everest: The Other Side climbing clip ahead of the October 30 release.
Epic Universe Creative Director Steve Tatham Joins USC to Lead Themed Entertainment
Former Epic Universe creative director Steve Tatham has joined USC to lead its Themed Entertainment Program.
Crealy Considers More Shade and Water Attractions After Hot Summer
The Devon park is weighing added shade and water attractions for next year, but no project has been approved.
Disneyland Paris Turns Lucky Nugget Saloon ‘Unlucky’ for Halloween
A wooden ‘UN’ sign and a haunted wedding scene transform the Frontierland saloon through November 1.
Whalefall Opens Friday With Austin Abrams Trapped Inside a Sperm Whale
The PG-13 survival thriller opens October 16 with Austin Abrams and Josh Brolin.
Police Identify Goliath Rider as Six Flags Keeps Coaster Closed
Cobb County police identified the rider as Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem, 42, and said preliminary interviews indicate he was ejected from Goliath.
Six Flags Drops ‘Dead Man’s’ From Dr. Fright’s Party Listings
Six Flags drops “Dead Man’s” from Dr. Fright’s Party listings at two parks.
Disney Imagination Will Have a 1,300-Plus-Seat Theater and Three Main Restaurants
The Japan-based Disney ship will add about 30 food-and-beverage venues for its spring 2029 debut.
Disney Marks Breakfast at Wailulu Bar & Grill for Mobile Orders, With No Start Date
Disney categorizes Wailulu breakfast for mobile orders and quick service, but gives no start date.
Anaheim Issues Permit for Seven-Level Disneyland Garage With 316 EV Chargers
Anaheim has issued the Disneyland East garage permit, detailing seven levels, EV chargers, canopies and roof lighting.
Avatar: Guardians of Eywa Opens May 17, 2027, at Niagara Falls
The immersive walkthrough and live acrobatics production opens at Table Rock Centre on May 17, 2027.
Six Flags Shares Drop 12.35% to $8.94 on October 14
Six Flags shares closed October 14 at $8.94, down $1.26, or 12.35%, from the previous close of $10.20.
John Stamos Accepts Bob Saget Legacy Award as Benefit Raises More Than $1 Million
John Stamos accepted the Bob Saget Legacy Award during the October 13 Cool Comedy • Hot Cuisine benefit, which raised more than $1 million.
Sterlin Harjo Says Familiar Characters Let The Lowdown Season 2 Lean Harder Into Comedy
Sterlin Harjo says The Lowdown Season 2 could move faster and lean further into comedy once its characters and Tulsa setting were established.
Wild Waves Says Nine Fright Fest Dates Remain Before November 1
Wild Waves says nine Fright Fest dates remain before the event ends November 1.
Inde Navarrette Says Her Rogue Will Respect Marvel’s Writers and Add Her Own “Sauce”
Inde Navarrette says her Rogue will respect Marvel’s writers while leaving room for her own interpretation.
Universal Orlando Sets November 14 Start for Holiday Passholder Button Giveaway
Universal Orlando sets November 14 as the start of its holiday annual passholder button giveaway.
Downtown Disney Shares Fall Movie-Night Setup Ahead of Final October Dates
Downtown Disney shares a new look at its fall Movie Nights lawn setup ahead of the final October dates.
Halloween Horror Nights Posts a Cryptic Projector Teaser
Halloween Horror Nights Orlando posts a cryptic Reel built around a projector and dark illustrated images.
Marvel Cosmic Invasion Castle Doom DLC Sets November 10 Steam Date, Adds Doctor Doom and Invisible Woman
Marvel Games releases a new Castle Doom gameplay clip ahead of the November 10 Steam launch.
Marvel Shares New Guardians of the Galaxy: Encore Edition Clip Ahead of November 5 Release
Marvel shares a new Encore Edition clip before the November 5 Switch 2 release.
Hassan Kariem’s Former Student Says He Inspired Him to Become a Teacher
A former student says Hassan Kariem inspired his teaching career.
Haunted Mansion Holiday’s Gingerbread House Starts in the Carpentry Shop
Walt Disney Imagineering shares the wooden framework before the seasonal display gets its edible finish.
Megastorm Brings Eight Extreme-Weather Stories to Disney+ and Hulu October 14
Megastorm brings eight extreme-weather stories to Disney+ and Hulu October 14.
New Shanghai Disney Video Zooms In on Big Bad Wolf’s Demolition Company
The official video also visits the Gusteau cooking-school facade beside Remy’s Patisserie.
Disney Shares Winnie the Pooh Archive Illustrations for 100th Anniversary
The official carousel gathers Christopher Robin with Pooh and friends in artwork from the Walt Disney Archives.
New $32.99 Disney Cap Dresses Pascal as Rapunzel
The lavender cotton-twill hat puts Tangled’s chameleon in Rapunzel’s purple gown.
Bobby Kim’s Disney Baddies Shirts Drop October 15 at 6 p.m. PT
Disney Store’s eight-shirt Bobby Kim Baddies collection drops October 15 at 6 p.m. PT.
McDonald’s Teases Disney Villains Boo Buckets for October 20
McDonald’s Disney Villains Boo Buckets arrive October 20.
Marvel Opens the Door to Vision’s Mindspace in New VisionQuest Featurette
Marvel’s new VisionQuest featurette steps inside Vision’s mindspace.
Myaku-Myaku and Hamikuma Sundae Goes on Sale at Universal Studios Japan
A chocolate and mixed berry Myaku-Myaku and Hamikuma sundae is now on sale at Universal Studios Japan.
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Play-Doh Set Is 55% Off at $11.29 on Amazon
The Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Shape a Story Play-Doh set is 55% off at $11.29 on Amazon.
Disneyland Magic Key Holders Can Save Up to 40% on Select Halloween Merchandise
Disneyland Magic Key holders can save up to 40% on select Halloween Time merchandise in stores.
Disney Villains Lairs Arrive at the Disney Springs PhotoPass Studio
Disney PhotoPass has added themed Villains lairs to its Disney Springs studio.
Bluey Shares Mel and Dave’s First Visit to “Best Day Ever” at Disneyland
The official Bluey account shared a new video of Mel and Dave taking castle selfies, trying treats and meeting Bluey and Chilli at Disneyland.
Mekonnen Knife Sprints Into a Backstage Jacket Change on Disney’s Worlds Collide Tour
Knife says one Worlds Collide quick change sends him running through the dark while pulling on a jacket.
Magic Key Haunted Mansion Holiday Cards Arrive Weekly Starting October 26
Disneyland Magic Key holders can collect a new Haunted Mansion Holiday card each Monday beginning October 26.
VisionQuest Puts Ultron Inside Vision’s Programming, Now Streaming on Disney+
VisionQuest is streaming on Disney+ with Ultron inside Vision’s programming.
Dollywood’s 2027 Season Opens March 11, With Passholder Preview March 10
Dollywood’s 2027 season opens March 11 after a passholder preview March 10.
Mickey & Friends Holiday Scene Sweater Vest Starts at $54.90 at BoxLunch
The button-up vest carries a knit holiday house and embroidered Disney characters across the front and back.
Yzma Cat and Holiday Pooh Wishables Reach Disney Store US at $19.99 and $17.99
Yzma Cat is $19.99 and a Pooh holiday mystery box is $17.99 at Disney Store US.
Jazz Kitchen Adds 21+ Gingerbread Happy Hour on December 9
Jazz Kitchen’s adults-only event runs 6 to 8 p.m. at Downtown Disney, with gingerbread decorating, DJ Slim Dee and a welcome drink.
Orion and Diamondback Remain Closed at Kings Island With No Reopening Timeline
Orion and Diamondback remain temporarily closed at Kings Island, with no reopening timeline announced.
Cinderella’s $84.90 Loungefly Backpack Adds Lace and Embroidered Butterflies
The BoxLunch-exclusive backpack uses shimmery polyurethane, butterfly details and a Cinderella applique.
Disney Adds Winnie the Pooh Centennial Plush, Figures and Embroidery Designs
The October 14 additions include plush, figures, a Steiff collectible, hand care and seven embroidery designs.
KATSEYE’s Mickey and Minnie Collection Drops October 15 at Noon
The eight-piece Disney collection is priced from $40 to $100.
ESPN Launches ESPN JV, a YouTube Channel for Kids
The new kids channel mixes interactive sports videos with an original animated series.
Captain Britain 50th Anniversary Special #1 Reaches Stores October 14
Brian and Betsy Braddock headline a 32-page special marking 50 years of Captain Britain.
LEGOLAND Florida Adds Santa Drone Show and First Rap Battle to Christmas Bricktacular
LEGOLAND Florida adds a LEGO Santa drone show, its first rap battle and an interactive light trail for Christmas Bricktacular.
Nomad Lounge Reservations Open October 28 for Seating Starting November 8
Nomad Lounge opens reservations October 28 for seatings beginning November 8; the $49 Passholder offer starts October 20.
Disney Wins HoloTile Patent for Reconfigurable Video-Production Floors
Disney’s new patent covers a modular floor that can keep performers positioned inside a virtual-production shot.
Disneyland Character and Parade Workers Plan October 17 Contract Rally
Magic United workers will rally outside Disneyland Resort on October 17 during first-contract talks.
Disney Imagineering Releases Riddles Eight and Nine in S.E.A. Mystery
Imagineering released riddles eight and nine on October 13, adding two more puzzles to the S.E.A. mystery.
Two New Rebecca Hook Mickey Diamond Rings Start at $1,948
The 14K gold designs include a $1,948 filigree ring and a $3,295 white-gold engagement set.
The Land Trailer Puts a Father-Son Drama Inside the Cleveland Browns
The Land follows a Browns coach and his newly drafted quarterback son ahead of its February 15 premiere.
UPDATE: Hogwarts Express Plans to Reopen Nov. 5 After Nov. 4 Closure
Hogwarts Express is set to close temporarily Nov. 4, with a planned reopening on Nov. 5.
UPDATE: EPCOT Candlelight Dining Packages Can Now Be Booked Starting at $59
Candlelight Processional dining package booking is now available through Disney, with advance options starting at $59 for adults.
Jenna McMullins Signs Artwork at EPCOT October 29–November 1
Jenna McMullins will sign artwork at EPCOT October 29 through November 1, with later hours on the final day.
Scott “Scooter” Burroughs Signs at Disney Springs October 29–November 1
Scott “Scooter” Burroughs will sign artwork at Disney Springs from 2 to 8 p.m. daily October 29 through November 1.
Noah Elias Signs Artwork at Disney Springs October 29–November 1
Noah Elias will sign artwork at Disney Springs from 2 to 8 p.m. daily, October 29 through November 1.
Johanna Elizabeth Signs Artwork at Disney Springs October 23
Johanna Elizabeth will sign artwork at Disney Springs from noon to 4:30 p.m. October 23.
Kyree Tilsher Signs at Disney Springs on Five October Dates, Then EPCOT October 29–31
Kyree Tilsher has eight artwork signing sessions at Disney Springs and EPCOT through October 31.
New $69.99 Walt Disney World Polo Features Park Icons and Snacks
The pale mint polo covers its print in Walt Disney World sights, symbols and snacks.
Allison Rook Signs Artwork at Disney Springs October 22–25, EPCOT October 30 and November 1
Allison Rook has six artwork signing sessions at Disney Springs and EPCOT through November 1.
Darren Wilson Signs Artwork at Disney Springs October 16 and 17
Darren Wilson will sign artwork at The Art of Disney on October 16 and 17.
José Andrés Joins the Avengers in Meals To Astonish #1 on October 14
José Andrés teams with Tony Stark in a fictional Las Vegas showdown with Ultron.
Star Wars: Rogue One: Chirrut & Baze #1 Arrives October 14
Stephanie Phillips sends Chirrut and Baze on a covert mission against an Imperial kyber mine.
Venom #1 Reunites Eddie Brock and the Symbiote in Stores October 14
Charles Soule and Tommaso Bianchi launch a new run with Eddie Brock back as Venom.
Pua Plush Slap Bracelet Arrives at Walt Disney World for $19.99
The Moana character wraps around a green tropical-floral band on the $19.99 bracelet.
The Lowdown Season 2 Returns October 14 With Two Episodes
The Lowdown returns with two episodes October 14, adding Tommy Lee Jones and Betty Gilpin.
New $90 Mickey & Friends Loungefly Backpack Adds an Ear Headband Holder
Mickey and Minnie skate across the holiday mini backpack, which has a built-in ear headband holder.
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Cakeworthy’s $75 Muppets Christmas Carol Flannel Puts Gonzo and Rizzo in the Pocket
The plaid shirt puts Gonzo and Rizzo in the front pocket and a large white message across the back.
New $32.99 Disney Cap Dresses Pascal as Rapunzel
The lavender cotton-twill hat puts Tangled’s chameleon in Rapunzel’s purple gown.
Bobby Kim’s Disney Baddies Shirts Drop October 15 at 6 p.m. PT
Disney Store’s eight-shirt Bobby Kim Baddies collection drops October 15 at 6 p.m. PT.
McDonald’s Teases Disney Villains Boo Buckets for October 20
McDonald’s Disney Villains Boo Buckets arrive October 20.
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Play-Doh Set Is 55% Off at $11.29 on Amazon
The Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Shape a Story Play-Doh set is 55% off at $11.29 on Amazon.
Mickey & Friends Holiday Scene Sweater Vest Starts at $54.90 at BoxLunch
The button-up vest carries a knit holiday house and embroidered Disney characters across the front and back.
Yzma Cat and Holiday Pooh Wishables Reach Disney Store US at $19.99 and $17.99
Yzma Cat is $19.99 and a Pooh holiday mystery box is $17.99 at Disney Store US.
Cinderella’s $84.90 Loungefly Backpack Adds Lace and Embroidered Butterflies
The BoxLunch-exclusive backpack uses shimmery polyurethane, butterfly details and a Cinderella applique.
Disney Adds Winnie the Pooh Centennial Plush, Figures and Embroidery Designs
The October 14 additions include plush, figures, a Steiff collectible, hand care and seven embroidery designs.
KATSEYE’s Mickey and Minnie Collection Drops October 15 at Noon
The eight-piece Disney collection is priced from $40 to $100.
Two New Rebecca Hook Mickey Diamond Rings Start at $1,948
The 14K gold designs include a $1,948 filigree ring and a $3,295 white-gold engagement set.
New $69.99 Walt Disney World Polo Features Park Icons and Snacks
The pale mint polo covers its print in Walt Disney World sights, symbols and snacks.
Pua Plush Slap Bracelet Arrives at Walt Disney World for $19.99
The Moana character wraps around a green tropical-floral band on the $19.99 bracelet.
New $90 Mickey & Friends Loungefly Backpack Adds an Ear Headband Holder
Mickey and Minnie skate across the holiday mini backpack, which has a built-in ear headband holder.
New $14.99 Kuzco and Pacha Pin Pairs the Emperor’s New Groove Duo
The new Disney Store pin pairs Kuzco and Pacha in a colorful framed design.
New $19.99 Winnie the Pooh Mini Snow Globe Puts Pooh in a Honey Pot
The mini snow globe places Pooh and golden glitter inside a glass dome on a honey-pot base.
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