News Archive

Every CrowdLevels news story, organized.

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May 2026

Newest stories are listed first. Category shelves below give the same archive a cleaner park-by-park view.

Complete Guide to Universal Orlando Summer 2026

Jaws, Mega Movie Parade, CineSational, Hogwarts Always, Volcano Bay, hotels, CityWalk, Passholder perks, and ticket deals.

Complete Guide to Cool KIDS’ SUMMER at Walt Disney World

Bluey, GoofyCore, Disney Jr., Jessie, Disney Springs, water parks, resort perks, and family strategy.

Complete Guide to Disney H2O Glow After Hours at Typhoon Lagoon

Powerline Max, event snacks, tickets, Beachcomber Shack pricing, water park logistics, and late-night planning.

Complete Guide to Disneyland Resort’s 70th Celebration

Entertainment, food, Finale merch, PhotoPass, summer offers, hotel activities, and attraction updates.

Complete Guide to Halloween Horror Nights 35 at Universal Orlando

Dates, tickets, Premium Scream Night perks, Jack, Oddfellow, Sinners, tours, hotels, food, and merch.

Bluey's Wild World virtual queue fills almost instantly UPDATE: Walkthrough Delayed

Jumping Junction is open for viewing only while its walkthrough is delayed.

Deaf & Ally Day sells out at Six Flags Magic Mountain

The June 6 community event sold out after tickets were offered for $55 per person.

Muppets Rock 'n' Roller Coaster opens UPDATE: Busy Debut

CrowdLevels recorded a 70-minute posted wait at 11:10 a.m. CDT on opening day.

Disney expands Bluey across parks, cruises, and 2027 movie

The Animal Kingdom opening sits inside a wider Bluey push across parks, cruises, Disney+, and the 2027 movie.

Hello Kitty Neon Summer Greeting set for Universal Studios Japan

Hello Kitty and Dear Daniel appear in colorful summer yukata from July 1 through Aug. 26.

Disney Adventure World merchandise arrives at two Disneyland Paris stores

The official collection is available at Walt Disney Studios Store and Mickey's of Hollywood Boutique.

Bluey's Wild World soft opens before May 26 launch UPDATE: Irwin Narration

Robert Irwin can now be heard during the Wildlife Express Train ride to Conservation Station.

Jon Favreau says Mandalorian assets helped Smugglers Run update

Favreau connected the film, Disney+ production tools, Imagineering, Star Tours, Disney Cruise Line, and the new mission.

Garden Grove tank explosion risk eliminated UPDATE: Zone Reduced

Orange County reduced the evacuation zone while Disneyland Resort remains open outside the affected area.

GoofyCore returns to CommuniCore Hall at EPCOT

The indoor dance-party and game setup is back one day before Cool KIDS' SUMMER begins.

King Arthur Carrousel closes July 6 for refurbishment

The Fantasyland carousel is scheduled to close after the Fourth of July weekend.

Bluey's Wild World virtual queue added UPDATE: Once Daily

Bluey's Wild World now has a virtual queue entry in My Disney Experience, with two request windows and one entry per day for the experience.

Disney Store's May 25 arrivals include resort apparel

The Her Universe Resorts Collection includes Disneyland and Walt Disney World apparel, mini totes, skorts, dresses, sweatshirts, and jackets.

Pteranodon Flyers refurbishment extended to July 2

Universal Orlando now lists the Camp Jurassic ride closed through July 2.

Dorney Park delays Wildwater Kingdom opening to May 30

Forecasted weather kept the Allentown water park closed through Memorial Day weekend.

Tokyo Disney Resort adds Funderful Disney member greeting and show tickets

Summer member benefits include a paid Tokyo Disneyland character greeting and paid show-viewing tickets at both parks.

Disney Store Limited Time draws opening-weekend crowds at Ross Park Mall

Disney's first temporary mall shop opened near Pittsburgh and quickly filled weekend access.

Disneyland remains open outside Garden Grove evacuation zone UPDATE: State Response

California added emergency personnel while Disneyland Resort remained outside the evacuation zone.

Fast & Furious Hollywood Drift track work advances

The 2027 Universal Studios Florida coaster is taking shape near CityWalk.

FØØD by Swedish Chef opens early at Disney's Hollywood Studios

The Muppets food stand opened during passholder previews for the rethemed coaster.

UPDATE: Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets soft opening ends for all guests

The all-guest soft opening ended Sunday evening as Disney Vacation Club member previews resumed.

Jessie's Roundup soft opens early at Magic Kingdom

The Toy Story offering started at The Diamond Horseshoe two days before Cool KIDS' SUMMER officially begins.

Disney x Formula 1 collection adds Velocity and F1 Academy items

The official online collection has Mickey Mouse Velocity pieces, F1 Academy Minnie Mouse items, pins, plush, bags, patches, and apparel.

Figment and Cinderella Castle Disney Fine Art canvases arrive at Disney Store

The online art drop includes standard and signed limited editions by Denyse Klette.

Stitch Surf Summer Collection arrives at Disney Store

The online apparel set has aloha shirts, dresses, hoodies, sweatshirts, T-shirts, and swim shorts.

Disney+ and Hulu Throwbacks Mini Mall opens June 6

The two-day Westfield Century City pop-up includes photo ops, a pin machine, and themed activations.

Sanji's Pirate Restaurant lottery opens May 25

Entries run through May 27 for the One Piece Premier Summer restaurant.

Disney A-2-Z Pin Event set for Sept. 5

The pin-trading event runs at ESPN Wide World of Sports AdventHealth Arena.

Walt Disney World Airport Luggage Transfer now covers three airlines

The BagCheck pilot covers American, Southwest, and United for select Value Resort guests.

Bob Gurr signed attraction posters go on sale online

The limited-time online sale has more than 35 signed poster styles.

Six Flags Great Adventure starts daily summer operations

The Jackson, New Jersey park is moving into its daily summer schedule.

Orange County state of emergency declared for Garden Grove chemical incident

California added state resources while evacuation orders stayed active near west Anaheim.

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad down at Magic Kingdom May 23 (Update: Now Open)

The Frontierland coaster reopened after a reported all-day outage.

Edelweiss Lodge seating opens in Disneyland Fantasyland

The covered seating area sits beside Edelweiss Snacks near Matterhorn Bobsleds.

Six Flags Great Adventure closes at 2 p.m. May 23 for weather

Weather cut into the Jackson, New Jersey park's Saturday operating day.

Indiana Jones stunt performer returns after boulder incident

Robert Herrick is back at the Hollywood Studios show.

Cedar Point closing at 8 p.m. May 23 for weather

Forecasted weather cut into the Sandusky park's Saturday operating day.

Disney's Hollywood Studios adds 8 a.m. opening for May 26

The park gets an earlier gate for a loaded opening day.

Six Flags parks offer free military admission through May 25

The Memorial Day weekend offer is active at multiple parks.

Disney Store Limited Time Opens First Shop at Ross Park Mall

The temporary Disney retail shop starts May 23 near Pittsburgh.

Garden Grove chemical emergency puts west Anaheim under evacuation orders

Evacuation orders stayed in place west of the resort area Friday night.

Carowinds closes Carolina Harbor opening day for weather

The water park's May 23 season start is on hold because of storms.

New Disney Parks ride soundtracks arrive on Apple Music

Walt Disney Records released new Buzz Lightyear and Soarin tracks.

Universal hints at more Wizarding World work at Epic Universe

The anniversary interview points back to months of Harry Potter permit activity.

Soarin' Across America soft-opens early at EPCOT

The new flight film began carrying regular EPCOT guests before its official opening.

Six Flags Pre-K Pass deadline is May 31

The free child pass covers ages 3 to 5 at 22 participating parks.

Six Flags Great America plans 50th Anniversary Day Bash

The May 29 party includes Four of a Kind, 50th merch, Legacy Museum artifacts, and fireworks.

Disney Experiences wins Telly and Shorty awards

The awards cover Disneyland Handcrafted, Imagineering videos, Dude Perfect, and Kylie Kelce.

Grogu Mode replaces Chewie Mode on Smugglers Run

The new Mandalorian mission includes a hidden Grogu audio mode.

Bluey's Wild World gets first official video

The Conservation Station experience opens May 26 with a virtual queue.

New Mandalorian and Grogu merchandise arrives

Disney's May 22 update adds BDX droids, LEGO ships, MagicBand+, and Disney Store items.

Hurricane Harbor New Jersey closes opening weekend for weather

The Six Flags water park will stay closed May 23 and May 24.

New Disney Parks accessories arrive at Disney Store

The online wave includes Dooney & Bourke, Small World, and Pandora pieces.

Michigan's Adventure opens under Enchanted Parks

The Muskegon amusement park starts its 2026 season with WildWater Adventure following June 13.

Fan Fest Nights 2026 merch arrives at Shop Universal

The online batch includes Dungeons & Dragons, One Piece, Scooby-Doo, and Universal Monsters items.

D23 opens Walt Disney Birthplace tour tickets today

The June 28 Chicago tour is part of D23's Walt Disney 125th anniversary event series.

Disney Parks shares Wishes Assemble video from Disneyland event

The Disney Unscripted episode follows the Avengers-themed Make-A-Wish event.

Shop Universal adds new Jaws, Jurassic Park, and Epic Universe items

The latest official online wave leans on park icons, summer gear, and Wizarding World sweets.

Dollywood wins NAPHA favorite theme park again

The Pigeon Forge park took the title for the fourth straight year.

Cedar Point Shores delays 2026 opening to May 30

Forecasted weather pushed the Sandusky water park's season start.

Sinners Halloween Horror Nights merch adds acrylic figure

The drop now includes a figure, hat, and T-shirt.

Sinners joins Universal Studios Hollywood Halloween Horror Nights lineup

The Hollywood event starts September 3 with Sinners as its first announced house.

Disney Store opens pre-orders for Jango Fett Galaxy's Edge helmet

The $149.99 voice-changing helmet is tied to Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge.

Six Flags White Water starts daily summer operations May 22

The Marietta water park begins its Memorial Day Weekend event May 22 through May 25.

Knott's Hotel Free Fast Lane package runs through May 28

Eligible Sunday through Thursday stays include one free Fast Lane per registered guest.

MEN IN BLACK Alien Attack temporarily closes June 1 at Universal Orlando

Pteranodon Flyers is also nearing a May 22 return.

South Bay Shores opens for Memorial Day weekend

California's Great America is pairing water park hours with holiday programming and fireworks.

Disneyland Fleet Week visit gets Navy flyover and flag retreat

Coast Guard guests, Navy Band Southwest, and a Super Hornet flyover joined the park visit.

Complete Guide to Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2026

Dates, tickets, 4 p.m. entry, entertainment, costumes, rides, party dining, merch, and PhotoPass.

Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party tickets run $119 to $229

Halloween night has already sold out for the 2026 party season.

Bob Iger to receive PAC Icon of Culture Award

The former Disney CEO will be honored at PAC NYC's annual gala in October.

Dorney Park donates 5,000 Squishmallows

The plush donation supports Lehigh Valley children and families.

Klook lists Universal Kids Resort tickets starting July 1

Klook is showing dated admission for the Frisco park.

Disney Parks shares first Muppets coaster POV video

The POV video gives riders a new look inside the rethemed coaster before its May 26 opening.

Walt Disney Studios Lot opens early

The former Animation Courtyard area is open ahead of the May 26 Disney Jr. show debut.

Complete Guide to Star Wars Updates at Disney Parks

Smugglers Run's new mission, BDX droids, food, merch, PhotoPass, and Star Wars stops beyond Batuu.

Complete Guide to Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets

The Electric Mayhem story, Scooter, soundtrack, food, merch, and new Muppet Easter eggs.

Complete Guide to Bluey's Wild World at Disney's Animal Kingdom

Virtual queue rules, train access, food, merch, and PhotoPass details.

Disney posts new Star Wars parks guide

Disney's May 20 Star Wars update ties together the May 22 Smugglers Run update, droids, food, merch, and cruise-line notes.

Disneyland summer deals put kids tickets at $50

Disneyland's summer deals also include hotel savings and lower 1-day ticket dates.

Universal opens Spielberg Summer Tribute Store in Orlando

The limited-time store spotlights Jaws, E.T., Jurassic Park, and Disclosure Day.

Disneyland drops 11 a.m. Park Hopping rule

The June 9 change lets eligible guests switch parks earlier.

Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets begins previews

The reworked coaster is running before its May 26 public opening.

NightFlight Expedition shifts to 2026 opening

Dollywood now has a broader 2026 opening window.

Woman arrested after puppy was left in car at Cedar Point

Police records cited by local reports say the dog was inside the vehicle for more than three hours.

Disney World sets July 4 fireworks times

The three-night holiday lineup now has 9 p.m. and 9:15 p.m. showtimes.

Disney adds $399 resort PhotoPass sessions

The pilot brings private shoots to Grand Floridian and Polynesian resort locations.

Holiday in the Park returns to two Six Flags parks

Great Adventure and Over Georgia are getting redesigned winter events.

Magic Key poster pickup starts for Smugglers Run

The giveaway arrives before the Mandalorian and Grogu ride update.

Soarin' Across America passholder previews start at EPCOT

Annual Passholders and DVC Members got an early look before the public opening.

Six Flags Over Texas starts daily summer operations

New shows and 65th-anniversary programming arrive with daily hours.

LEGO Disney Main Street set launches in June

The $399.99 build is tied to Disneyland's 70th anniversary year.

Six Flags Over Georgia starts daily summer operations

Hurricane Harbor Atlanta and SPLASH! Water Parade join the summer lineup.

Trader Sam's reopens May 25

The tiki bar returns with anniversary items and a mug release.

CityWalk's 600 Block Speakeasy returns

The 21-and-older dining pop-up runs through August 23.

Disney park reservations move into the apps

The reported change keeps reservation booking inside the app.

Disneyland facial-recognition lawsuit challenges entry system

The proposed class action focuses on notice, consent, and front-gate flow.

Disney shares new Cinderella Castle photos

The newest photos show blue roofs, gold trim, and fresh stonework.

Six Flags Memorial Day sale ends May 25

Participating parks are advertising online discounts on tickets and passes.

Disneyland changes pin trading rules

Guests can no longer set up stationary trading displays.

Two Studios Passholder dates are booked

Annual Passholder reservations are booked for May 21 and May 22.

Millennium Force seat-belt issue fix is coming

Cedar Point says replacement belts are expected in the coming weeks.

Tiffins and Nomad Lounge add new menu items

The Animal Kingdom dining pair marks 10 years with new flavors.

Six Flags Over Texas outage triggered ride evacuations

The park offered return tickets after a power interruption.

Captain Cacao meet-and-greet starts May 22

The Celestial Park character is heading into guest photos.

Disney names Joe Schott Walt Disney World president

The leadership shuffle also moves Natacha Rafalski to Disney Signature Experiences.

Dollywood adds local and student deals

$5 Sevier County Days and a $34.99 student offer arrive for early summer.

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