Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2026: Dates, Stitch & Merchandise
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party runs Aug. 7-Oct. 31 with new Stitch entertainment and merchandise.
August 2026 Theme Park News – Page 21
News, announcements, and park updates from this month.
Holiday World Celebrates 80 Years on August 3
Holiday World is celebrating 80 years since it opened as Santa Claus Land.
Six Ravens Soft Opens at Disney Springs UPDATE: Virtual Queue
Six Ravens began its Disney Springs soft opening Aug. 3 with a virtual queue when needed.
Tom Fitzgerald Retires After 47 Years at Disney
Tom Fitzgerald retired after 47 years at Disney, leaving a career that includes Star Tours and Cosmic Rewind.
Busch Gardens Williamsburg Bringing Back Corkscrew Hill in 2027
Busch Gardens Williamsburg will bring back Corkscrew Hill in 2027.
LEGO Ideas The X-Files Set Arrives August 4 for $199.99
The LEGO Ideas The X-Files set arrives August 4 for $199.99 with Mulder, Scully, a UFO and a forest scene.
Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift Track Layout Reaches Completion at Universal Orlando
Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift’s final track pieces are in at Universal Orlando.
Disney Store Japan Adds Baymax and Perry Bath & Laundry Goods
Disney Store Japan adds Baymax, Perry, Pooh and other character-themed Bath & Laundry goods.
Guests Fight in Flight of Passage Queue at Disney's Animal Kingdom
A guest video shows several adults fighting inside the Flight of Passage queue.
Disney Store Japan’s Fairy Pooh Line Adds Plush and Keychains
Disney Store Japan’s FAIRY POOH collection pairs a Pooh plush with character keychains.
R2-WRWLF Droid Factory Figure Appears Online for $17.99
The wolf-eared R2-WRWLF Droid Factory figure appears online at $17.99 and is currently out of stock.
Spider-Man Mini Spider-Bot Arrives at Disneyland
A $29.99 limited-release Spider-Man Mini Spider-Bot has arrived at Avengers Reserve in Downtown Disney.
Kamri Peterson Joins Dancing With the Stars Season 35 Troupe
Kamri Peterson is joining the Dancing With the Stars Season 35 troupe after her DWTSCon introduction.
Kraft Heinz Condiment Stations Arrive on Disney Treasure
New self-serve Kraft Heinz condiment pumps are now aboard the Disney Treasure near its Deck 11 quick-service counters.
Test Track Reopens After Three-Hour Sunday Closure at EPCOT
Test Track reopened after a three-hour Sunday closure and a brief second interruption.
Disney Store Japan Mickey and Minnie Bottle Bags: Prices & Photos
Disney Store Japan released three character bags with detachable insulated bottle covers.
Beach Bro's Beverage Company Opens at Six Flags Great Adventure
Beach Bro's Beverage Company is now open in the Boardwalk Food Court with Jersey Shore-inspired drinks.
Disney Store Japan Matsuri Plush Keychains: July 24 Release & Prices
Disney Store Japan will release Mickey, Donald and Goofy matsuri plush keychains on July 24 for ¥3,500 each.
Pooh Makes Pancakes in Disney Store Japan's 2026 Honey Day Collection
Disney Store Japan's 2026 Honey Day collection features chef-hat Pooh plush, pancake kitchenware, Roo and Lumpy items, with releases starting July 28.
Five New BaubleBar Minnie Ear Headbands Arrive at Disney Store
Disney Store added five BaubleBar Minnie Mouse ear headbands priced from $39.99 to $49.99.
SeaWorld Orlando Adds Mako Tour and August Pass Perks
A Mako anniversary tour, free Quick Queue windows and limited gifts fill August.
Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic Reveals 2026 Menu
Wagyu short rib, chestnut agnolotti, blue crab and eight desserts fill the Nov. 20-21 menu.
Fun Spot America Atlanta Will Permanently Close August 2 UPDATE: Final-Day Hours
Fun Spot Atlanta closes at 8 p.m. Aug. 2, with ArieForce One stopping at 7 p.m.
Wonder Man Showrunner Details Disney+ Cancellation
Andrew Guest says Wonder Man Season 2 contracts were signed before Disney and Marvel reversed course.
New Universal CityWalk Bus Ramp Opens From Universal Boulevard
A new ramp sends buses directly from Universal Boulevard into the CityWalk transit loop.
D23 Cars Screening Adds Vinyl Soundtrack Raffle to Anniversary Gifts
D23 members received Radiator Springs gifts before a Cars vinyl soundtrack raffle.
Disneyland Sets Shootin' Exposition Return and Mark Twain Closure Dates
Disneyland now lists a September 11 return for the shooting gallery and a four-day Mark Twain closure.
Fyre Drill and Forbidden Journey Get 2027 Refurbishment Dates
The two Universal Orlando rides have separate winter refurbishment windows.
Six Flags Over Texas Sets 65th Anniversary Celebration for August 5
The original Six Flags park will mark its 1961 opening date with a morning celebration.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Sets Preview Record as Full-Movie Leak Is Removed
Spider-Man set a preview record while a full-movie bootleg spread on X.