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.
August 2026 Theme Park News – Page 18
News, announcements, and park updates from this month.
Some Disney Springs Stores Stop Accepting Disney Gift Cards
Some third-party Disney Springs stores have stopped accepting Disney Gift Cards.
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.
Disney Oversight District Restores Employee Park Passes
The Disney oversight district restored employee park passes under a new agreement with corrected tax handling.
2027 Warrior Games Return to Walt Disney World August 7-14
The 2027 Warrior Games return to Walt Disney World from August 7 through 14.
Cedar Point Reveals Diablo: The Infernal Path Haunted Maze
Cedar Point adds Diablo: The Infernal Path as a new haunted maze for HalloWeekends 2026.
PHOTOS: Headless Horseman and Hatbox Ghost Buckets Coming to Mickey’s Halloween Party
Headless Horseman and Hatbox Ghost buckets are coming to Mickey’s Halloween party.
Crafty’s Kitchen Opens Aug. 7 at Knott’s Berry Farm
Crafty’s Kitchen opens Aug. 7 with fried chicken and boysenberry pie shakes.
Super Troopers 3 Opens in Theaters 25 Years After the Original
Super Troopers 3 opens in theaters with Broken Lizard's five original troopers.
Epic Universe Guest Sues Universal Over Alleged Water Hazard
A guest alleges pooled water in a Super Nintendo World photo area caused a fall and serious injuries.
Pixie Hollow Reopens August 7 at Disneyland
Pixie Hollow reopens August 7 at Disneyland on a reduced weekly schedule.
Disney+ and ESPN Begin Limited AI Search Tests
Disney+ and ESPN have begun limited tests of conversational search tools.
Brad Gilmour Named President of SeaWorld Orlando
Brad Gilmour now leads SeaWorld Orlando, Aquatica Orlando and Discovery Cove.
Disney+ Orders Spaceship Earth TV Pilot Based on EPCOT Ride
Disney+ ordered a pilot for a Spaceship Earth series inspired by EPCOT's landmark attraction.
Four Epic Universe Rides Reopen, Three Remain Down
Four Epic Universe rides were operating again at 4:26 p.m. EDT, while three remained down.