Disney Wish Captain Maria Gotor Left Law for Life at Sea
Disney Cruise Line's first woman captain left a law career in Spain to work at sea.
July 2026 Theme Park News – Page 9
News, announcements, and park updates from this month.
Bob Gurr Documentary Premieres Tonight on PBS SoCal
The Bob Gurr documentary airs at 9 p.m. PDT and streams free after tonight's broadcast.
Six Flags Great America, Hurricane Harbor Closed July 17 for Wildfire Smoke
The Gurnee parks closed for a second straight day and plan to reopen Saturday.
Blair Witch: No Signal Mazes Coming to Dorney Park, Six Flags Great America
The new haunted maze joins the 2026 Halloween lineups at Dorney Park and Six Flags Great America.
Sesame Place Extends Passport to Summer Rewards Through July 26
Season pass members now have another week to earn popcorn, a meal, Sesame Cash and a guest ticket.
Oga’s Cantina Adds Limited-Time Alderaanian Fizz Birthday Drink
The blue cocktail combines mandarin orange vodka, blue Curaçao, ginger mule mix and candied ginger.
Disney Parks Trash Can Mystery Figures Series 2 Now Available for $14.99
Disney Store released six blind-box trash can figures for $14.99 each.
Kennywood, Sandcastle and Idlewild Close for Code Purple Alert
The three western Pennsylvania parks will honor July 17 tickets through the rest of the 2026 season.
Gordon Ramsay at The Carnaby Adds Reservations Through December 30
The Downtown Disney restaurant released more tables after its first reservation drop sold out through September.
Sesame Place 46th Birthday Brings Dance Party, Scavenger Hunt July 27–31
The five-day celebration includes character photos, a dance party, a scavenger hunt and a birthday dine.
Brian Henson Puppetry Talk Comes to Hollywood August 2
The one-show event includes a live puppetry demonstration and audience Q&A at the Ricardo Montalbán Theatre.
Disney Springs Lorcana Heroines Release Draws Line Around Lime Garage
Collectors lined the roads around Disney Springs before dawn for the $99.99 Lorcana Heroines set.
Knott's Berry Farm Postpones July 20 MonteZOOMa Opening
Knott's postponed the July 20 MonteZOOMa opening while crews finish additional work.
Universal Studios Japan Offers Students ¥1,000 Off September Halloween Visits
Students can save ¥1,000 on USJ visits from Sept. 10 through Sept. 30.
Orlando Airport Board Approves eVTOL Demonstration Pad Near Train Station
Orlando airport officials approved an eVTOL demonstration pad beside MCO's Train Station.
Walt Disney World Guest Dies After Cardiac Emergency Aboard Small World Ride
A 54-year-old guest died after an April 24 cardiac emergency aboard the Magic Kingdom attraction.
Wildfire Smoke Triggers Air Quality Advisory for Cedar Point and Sandusky UPDATE: Closes Early
Cedar Point will close at 7 p.m. EDT as wildfire smoke worsens air quality.
Six Flags México Opens Héroes y Villanos Fest With New Parade and 40-Plus Characters
Six Flags México opens Héroes y Villanos Fest with more than 40 characters and a new four-float parade.
Dick Knoebel, Longtime Leader of Knoebels Amusement Resort, Dies at 87
Dick Knoebel, who led Knoebels Amusement Resort for nearly four decades, has died at 87.
Holiday World Brings Back Summer Wine'd Down With 40-Plus Festival Items
Holiday World brings back Summer Wine'd Down Aug. 4 with more than 40 festival food and drink items.
Six Flags Great America Closes Early as Wildfire Smoke Worsens Air Quality
Six Flags Great America closed at 3 p.m. Thursday as wildfire smoke pushed air quality into the very unhealthy range.
VIDEO: Universal Orlando Reveals Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift's 170-Foot Spike
Universal's new video races from the park entrance to the 170-foot coaster spike.
Canada's Wonderland Postpones July 18 Fireworks as Storms Enter Forecast
Canada's Wonderland postponed its July 18 fireworks but will keep the park open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Hong Kong Disneyland Magic Run Fest Registration Opens July 29 for Four Races
Registration opens July 29 for four Hong Kong Disneyland races on November 28 and 29.
Disney+ Orders Mickey Mouse Club Reboot Pilot With 11 New Mouseketeers
Disney+ ordered a Mickey Mouse Club reboot pilot with 11 new Mouseketeers.
Mickey and Friends Tennis Plush Arrive at Disney Store for $19.99 Each
Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Daisy tennis plush arrive at Disney Store for $19.99 each.
Hatbox Ghost Popcorn Bucket Coming to Disneyland for D23 Day UPDATE: Princess Concert
Disney adds a Princess concert to D23 Day alongside the Hatbox Ghost bucket and event gear.
Marvel Comics Will Leave New York for Burbank in 2027
Marvel Comics will move its New York operation to Burbank by July 2027.
Disney Jr. Let's Play! Party Returns to California Adventure for D23 Day
Disney Jr. Let's Play! Party returns to California Adventure for D23 Day.
Seven Walt Disney World-Area Restaurants Join 2026 Magical Dining
Seven Disney Springs and resort restaurants join 2026 Magical Dining.