Slinky Dog Dash Operating Again at Hollywood Studios at 4:25 p.m. EDT
Slinky Dog Dash was operating with a 60-minute wait at Hollywood Studios at 4:25 p.m. EDT after a second interruption.
August 2026 Theme Park News – Page 10
News, announcements, and park updates from this month.
X-Men '97 Season 2 Is Now Streaming in Full on Disney+
All episodes of Marvel Animation's X-Men '97 Season 2 are now streaming on Disney+.
Big Thunder Mountain Reopens Again at Disneyland Paris at 9:57 p.m. CEST UPDATE: Second Reopening
Big Thunder Mountain was operating at Disneyland Park (Paris) at 9:57 p.m. CEST after a second outage.
Disney World Cast Members Sign the Fourth Magic Kingdom Ferryboat
Disney World transportation cast members signed the fourth Magic Kingdom ferryboat before its 2027 launch.
RSVLTS Haunted Mansion Collection Returns August 20 at 4 p.m. ET
RSVLTS' Disney Haunted Mansion collection returns August 20 at 4 p.m. ET.
Six Flags New England Sets Three Fright Fest Audition Dates
Six Flags New England schedules three Fright Fest audition dates.
Pteranodon Flyers Reopens at Islands of Adventure at 12:56 p.m. EDT
Pteranodon Flyers was operating with a 10-minute wait at Islands of Adventure at 12:56 p.m. EDT after a morning outage.
Big Top Souvenirs Reopens August 21 at Magic Kingdom With New Treats
Big Top Souvenirs returns to Magic Kingdom on August 21 with new sweet treats and snacks.
SeaWorld San Diego Introduces Solstice, a Dolphin Calf Born on June 21
SeaWorld San Diego introduced Solstice, a dolphin calf born on the summer solstice.
Sofia the First: Royal Magic Adds New Episodes on Disney+
New Sofia the First: Royal Magic episodes are now streaming on Disney+.
LION Is Now Streaming on Disney+
LION follows lion cub Kio through a four-year coming-of-age story.
Marvel Illustrated Teaches Spider-Man and the Spider-Verse
A new Marvel Illustrated episode puts Spider-Man and the Spider-Verse on the drawing board.
Disney Store Sets Aug. 31 for Skeleton Dance Halloween Collection
Disney Store’s Skeleton Dance Halloween collection arrives online August 31.
Kings Island Releases Phantom Theater: Opening Nightmare POV
Kings Island released the official POV for Phantom Theater: Opening Nightmare.
Busch Gardens Williamsburg Reveals Fright at the Museum for Howl-O-Scream
Busch Gardens Williamsburg adds Fright at the Museum to Howl-O-Scream.
Shanghai Disneyland Sets September Duffy Month and Halloween Dates
Duffy Month runs Sept. 1–30 before Shanghai Disney Resort's Halloween season begins Oct. 4.
Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey Operating Again After Evening Outage at Islands of Adventure
Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey was operating again after an 80-minute evening outage at Islands of Adventure.
Grizzly River Run Reopens After Afternoon Outage at Disney California Adventure
Grizzly River Run was operating again by 4:28 p.m. PDT after an afternoon outage at Disney California Adventure.
SeaWorld San Diego Cares for Juvenile Masked Booby Found Inland
A juvenile masked booby found inland is receiving care from SeaWorld San Diego.
Silver Dollar City’s Miner’s Mountain Express Goes Vertical
Silver Dollar City’s first six Miner’s Mountain Express columns are now standing.
Hurricane Harbor Phoenix Adds Two Free Bring-A-Friend Weekends
Two free Bring-A-Friend weekends are coming to Hurricane Harbor Phoenix.
Marvel’s Secret Wars Role-Playing Expansion Is Available Now
Marvel’s Secret Wars Expansion is now available for the Marvel Multiverse Role-Playing Game.
Disney Store’s Pooh + Boo Drop Brings New Halloween Gear
Pooh and friends lead Disney Store’s new Halloween merchandise drop.
Nine Days Set for Aug. 28 Velvet Unplugged at Hard Rock Orlando
Nine Days plays an all-ages acoustic Velvet Unplugged show Aug. 28 at Hard Rock Orlando.
Toy Soldiers Parachute Drop Reopens at Disney Adventure World
Toy Soldiers Parachute Drop reopened at Disney Adventure World after an afternoon outage.
Rapterra Reaches One Million Riders at Kings Dominion
Rapterra reaches one million riders at Kings Dominion.
Kiff's The Oddest Sea Special Gets a Teaser for Disney+ and Disney Channel
Kiff and Barry set sail in The Oddest Sea special.
Marvel’s Wolverine PS5 Hardware Opens Aug. 19 Reservations in Japan
Marvel’s Wolverine limited-edition PS5 hardware opens Japan reservations Aug. 19.
Disney Releases Full 2026 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival Menus
Disney released the complete festival menus, with new dishes, returning favorites and 30 anniversary items.
Disney World Hosts World Princess Week Celebration for Wish Kids
World Princess Week brought crafts, stories and a parade to Give Kids The World Village.