Joe Rohde Signed ‘Floating Mountains’ Books Go on Sale August 17
A limited number of Joe Rohde's signed Floating Mountains books will reach Disney Store on August 17.
August 2026 Theme Park News – Page 17
News, announcements, and park updates from this month.
Kingdom Hearts D23 Panel Will Stream Live on YouTube
D23 will stream its Kingdom Hearts panel live on Disney's YouTube channel August 15.
Universal Plans Two More Sound Barriers Near Hollywood Drift
Universal plans two additional sound barriers near Hollywood Drift after neighborhood noise complaints.
Dudley Do-Right's Ripsaw Falls Remains Down at Islands of Adventure
Dudley Do-Right's Ripsaw Falls remained unavailable at 7:56 p.m. EDT after an afternoon outage.
Busch Gardens Tampa Launches $114.99 Fun Card for 2027
The $114.99 card includes Busch Gardens Tampa Bay through 2027 and Adventure Island through October 24, 2027.
Disney Crosses $4 Billion at the 2026 Global Box Office
Walt Disney Studios has crossed $4 billion worldwide in 2026, led by Toy Story 5.
Disney+ Becomes Formula E's Global Streaming Home
Disney+ and ESPN+ will stream every Formula E race in the United States beginning with the 2026/27 season.
Disney Springs Adds Fall Drummers, Skaters and Stilt Walkers
Disney Springs has added seasonal drummers, skaters, stilt walkers and a roaming pumpkin DJ through November 9.
Heat Advisory Covers Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando August 11
A Heat Advisory covers the Orlando theme park corridor until 8 p.m. August 11.
Demi Lovato Returns as Mitchie Torres in Camp Rock 3
Demi Lovato returns as Mitchie Torres in Camp Rock 3 and is also an executive producer.
Chainsaw Man's 'IRIS OUT' Joins Hollywood Dream Backdrop at USJ Sept. 11
Kenshi Yonezu's Chainsaw Man movie theme joins Hollywood Dream's backward train Sept. 11.
Poseidon's Fury Demolition Removes Stone Exterior Behind Seuss Landing
Comparison photos show Poseidon's Fury demolition opening the former show building behind Seuss Landing.
Disney+ and Hulu Add Six iHeartMedia Video Podcasts
Disney+ and Hulu are adding six iHeartMedia video podcasts, starting August 14.
Disney Visa D23 Ticket Deal: Two Sunday Fan Passes for $99
Disney Visa Cardmembers can buy two Sunday D23 Fan Passes for $99 plus fees.
Disney Sets ABC, Disney+ and Hulu 9/11 Anniversary Programming
Disney has set 25th-anniversary September 11 programming across its broadcast and streaming platforms.
Shop Universal Adds New Universal Monsters Bags and Mystery Collectibles
Shop Universal's new Universal Monsters drop includes bags, a reversible backpack and mystery-box accessories.
Resident Evil Takeover Extended Through September 27 at Universal Horror Unleashed
The Resident Evil Takeover at Universal Horror Unleashed now runs through Sept. 27.
Minnie and Daisy $59.99 Tumblers Arrive at EPCOT
Creations Shop now carries $59.99 Minnie Mouse and Daisy Duck tumblers with character zip cases.
Dwayne Johnson Responds to Live-Action Moana's Mixed Reviews
Dwayne Johnson says Polynesian families' response to Moana mattered more than its mixed reviews.
Lotus Blossom Café Dining Rooms Fully Reopen at EPCOT
Both covered seating rooms at Lotus Blossom Café are open again after a phased refurbishment.
Fantasmic! Vinyl With Unreleased Suite Will Be Available First at D23 2026
The Fantasmic! vinyl pairs an opaque yellow record with a previously unreleased suite.
Two Iron Studios Walt Disney Statues Are Coming to D23
Two Walt Disney event-exclusive statues from Iron Studios are coming to D23.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Heads for $143 Million Second Weekend
Spider-Man: Brand New Day earned $43 million Friday and is tracking toward a $143 million second weekend.
Sorcerer Mickey Lounge Set Arrives at Disney World for $64.99
The $64.99 Sorcerer Mickey lounge set is now available at Marketplace Co-Op in Disney Springs.
Disney Adds Barstools to The Beak and Barrel
The Beak and Barrel added stools at its main bar, while the Map Room remains standing-only.
Lucasfilm Sets Star Wars Schedule for D23 2026
Ahsoka, The Mandalorian and Grogu, Maul: Shadow Lord and more fill the Lucasfilm booth schedule.
Marvel Rivals Season 9.5 Launches With The Hood
Marvel Rivals Season 9.5 launched with The Hood and smaller installed game files.
Disney Greenlights Hidden Heroes: A Descendants Story
The new Descendants movie sends the children of Disney sidekicks to a secret academy.
MNSSHP Shop Entry Uses Linked Event Tickets
MNSSHP merchandise eligibility was checked through linked event tickets instead of wristbands on opening night.
Haunted Mansion Chief Steward Joins Mickey's Halloween Party
Blair Lockward is greeting Halloween party guests outside the Haunted Mansion.