VIDEO: First Mickey Pumpkin Arrives at Magic Kingdom for Halloween 2026
Magic Kingdom's first Mickey pumpkin wreath of the 2026 season is now in place.
August 2026 Theme Park News – Page 19
News, announcements, and park updates from this month.
Six Flags Great America Sets Aug. 6 Reveal for TreeTopAdventure27
Six Flags Great America will reveal what TreeTopAdventure27 means on August 6.
HamiKuma Expands to Every Universal Studios Park in 2026
HamiKuma is expanding to every Universal Studios park for the 2026 Halloween season.
ESPN8: The Ocho Returns to Disney World August 7 With Free Admission
ESPN8: The Ocho brings 10 offbeat competitions to ESPN Wide World of Sports on August 7.
PHOTOS: Disney Reveals Four EPCOT Food & Wine Festival Merchandise Items
Disney revealed Minnie ears, a Mickey mug, a reusable bag and a wine glass for EPCOT's 2026 festival.
PHOTOS: Disney Reveals Four Small Kingdoms Light-Up Figures for D23
Disney revealed four Small Kingdoms light-up figures based on Main Street buildings and the U.S. Disney castles.
Disney Iconics Plush for D23: Popcorn Cart, Castle, Train and Aug. 17 Online Release
Disney Iconics plush bring park landmarks and snacks to D23 before select online releases.
FIRST LOOK: Disney Reveals Asteria Entryway Concept Near Raleigh
Disney shared new concept art for the Asteria community entrance outside Raleigh.
PHOTOS: Disney Previews Stormbreaker, Luxo Jr., Redd and Popcorn Cart Collectibles for D23
Disney Parks previewed four D23 collectibles spanning Marvel, Pixar, Disneyland and Pirates of the Caribbean.
Disney Cruise Line Sets Three Ship Launches for 2029
Disney's updated fleet timeline places three ship launches in calendar 2029.
Disney Domestic Park Attendance Rises 3% in Fiscal Q3
Disney domestic park attendance rose 3% as Experiences revenue reached $9.97 billion in fiscal Q3.
Wizards Beyond Waverly Place Final Season Now Streaming
All four final-season episodes are now streaming, with Selena Gomez returning as Alex Russo.
Tokyo DisneySea Duffy Halloween Merchandise: August 25 Release & Photos
Tokyo DisneySea revealed Duffy & Friends Autumn Surprise merchandise for an August 25 release.
Minnie's Funderland Returns to Tokyo Disneyland in January 2027
Minnie's Funderland returns to Tokyo Disneyland from January 13 through March 31, 2027.
Tokyo DisneySea Indiana Jones Adventure Reopens November 30 With New Effects
Indiana Jones Adventure at Tokyo DisneySea reopens November 30 with new projection-mapping effects and audio.
Disney World Premier Pass Hits New Low for Two August Dates
Magic Kingdom Premier Pass reaches $299 on two August party dates.
Killer Klowns From Outer Space Joins HHN Hollywood as Haunted House
Killer Klowns From Outer Space is joining HHN Hollywood as a haunted house for the 2026 event.
Carowinds Adds Three Operating Days August 19-21
Carowinds will reopen for three bonus operating days August 19-21.
Seven Attractions Down at Epic Universe Tuesday Afternoon UPDATE: All Seven Operating Normally
All seven Epic Universe attractions from Tuesday's disruption were operating normally by the latest check.
Pixar Hits Vinyl Set Will Be Available to Order First at D23 2026
The Pixar Hits vinyl set collects songs and score highlights from Toy Story through Elemental.
Disney Store Offers Free LEGO X-Files Set With $130 Purchase
Disney Store is offering a free LEGO X-Files Scully’s Lab set with eligible $130 purchases.
Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges Gets 2027 Refurbishment Dates
Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges is scheduled for a January 4 through February 2 refurbishment.
The Dog Stars Tickets Go on Sale Ahead of August 28 IMAX Release
The Dog Stars tickets are on sale ahead of the August 28 theater and IMAX release.
Joe Schott Begins Tenure as Walt Disney World President
Joe Schott now leads Walt Disney World after the August 3 leadership change.
Jock Lindsey’s Halloween Overlay Returns to Disney Springs Aug. 11
Jock Lindsey’s Halloween overlay returns Aug. 11 with new dishes and drinks.
Disney Lakeshore Lodge Reveals Moonglade Restaurant and Three More Venues
Disney Lakeshore Lodge adds Moonglade, Bay Lake Provisions, Paint Out Point and Dandelion Terrace.
United Parks Pursues More Licensed IP for SeaWorld and Busch Gardens
United Parks says multiple licensed-IP discussions are active for 2027 and beyond.
HHN Premium Scream Night on August 27 Sells Out
Universal says the August 27 Premium Scream Night is sold out.
United Parks Attendance Falls 2.9% in Q2 as In-Park Spending Hits Record
United Parks attendance fell 2.9% while in-park spending reached a quarterly record.
Sesame Place Gives First 1,000 Guests Free Cookie Monster Cookies Today
The first 1,000 guests can get a free Cookie Monster cookie at Sesame Place Philadelphia today.