EPCOT Shiki-Sai Fireworks Dining Reservations Are Now Open
Reservations are now open for a Shiki-Sai meal with views of Luminous.
August 2026 Theme Park News – Page 4
News, announcements, and park updates from this month.
How to Train Your Dragon Fright & Fury Spirit Jersey Is Now In Stock at Shop Universal
The How to Train Your Dragon Fright & Fury Spirit Jersey is now in stock at Shop Universal for $85.
Disney Store UK Sets August 28 Online Launch for Lorcana Heroines Collection
Disney Store UK sets an August 28 online launch for the Lorcana Heroines Edition.
Disney Store Releases Disney Parks Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte Collection
Disney Store releases two Disney Parks Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte products.
Disney+ Greenlights Six-Episode Mad Love Series Set in Italy
Disney+ greenlights six-episode Mad Love series set in Italy.
FX's Adults Season 2 Premieres August 27 on FXX and Hulu
FX's Adults Season 2 premieres August 27 on FXX and Hulu.
Disney Extends Permit for Former Galactic Starcruiser Building
An Orange County permit for the former Galactic Starcruiser building now runs through August 25, 2027.
Disney Store Releases BaubleBar Mickey Haunted House Collection
Disney Store releases two BaubleBar Mickey Haunted House accessories on August 27.
USJ Cancels Early Sanji's Pirate Restaurant Ticket Purchases
USJ will cancel and refund tickets bought before the planned Sanji's Pirate Restaurant sale.
SuperX Sets August 28 Launch for Marvel Kettlebell Series
SuperX sets an August 28 launch for Marvel kettlebell designs based on four characters.
Frontier Trading Post Reopens at Magic Kingdom After Two-Day Closure
Frontier Trading Post reopened at Magic Kingdom after closing August 24 and 25.
D23 Schedules Joe Rohde Lunch at California Grill for October 2
D23 schedules a Joe Rohde lunch at California Grill for October 2.
D23 Sets Walt Disney World 55 Magical Years Event for October 4
D23 schedules the Walt Disney World 55 Magical Years event for October 4.
Steam-Producing Hogwarts Express Popcorn Bucket Arrives at AMC August 28
AMC will offer a steam-producing Hogwarts Express popcorn bucket beginning August 28 while supplies last.
Disneyland Announces Three Hotel Character-Dining Experiences for 2026 Holidays
Three hotel character-dining experiences run during Disneyland's 2026 holidays.
Orange County Permit Filed for Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets
An Orange County permit lists general construction at Disney's Hollywood Studios.
Sky Hawk Goes Vertical at Six Flags Great America
Sky Hawk has gone vertical at Six Flags Great America ahead of its 2027 opening.
Kathy Copter Planned for Magic Kingdom's Piston Peak
Imagineers plan to include the Cars reporter in Piston Peak at Magic Kingdom.
World of Color – Season of Light Returns to Disneyland November 13, 2026
World of Color – Season of Light returns to Disney California Adventure November 13.
Disney Receives Patent for Virtual Character Memory System
A Disney patent describes a memory system for AI-generated virtual-character responses.
Walt Disney World Updates All Three Monorail Narrations, Revises EPCOT Audio
All three Walt Disney World monorail narrations now have refreshed audio, including revised EPCOT references.
SEC Nation Names Matt Barrie Host for September 5 Return
SEC Nation returns September 5 with Matt Barrie as host and two new on-air additions.
Disneyland Resort Announces Holiday Hotel Offer Starting September 22
Disneyland Resort opens booking September 22 for a holiday hotel offer.
Spaceship Earth Animatronic Appears to Suffer Head Malfunction at EPCOT
A Spaceship Earth animatronic appears to have a head malfunction in a TikTok video.
Six Flags Fiesta Texas Breaks Ground on Werewolf Gorge
Six Flags Fiesta Texas has broken ground on Werewolf Gorge, its 2027 family launch coaster.
Disney+ Renews Alice and Steve for Season 2
Disney+ renews Alice and Steve for a second season.
Tim Curry Dies at 80; Disney and Universal Film Roles Included Long John Silver and The Shadow
Tim Curry’s Disney and Universal roles ranged from Long John Silver to Farley Claymore.
Disneyland Previews Mickey and Minnie’s New Holiday Attire for 2026
Disneyland previews new holiday attire for Mickey and Minnie.
Disney’s Hollywood & Vine Sets 2026–27 Seasonal Dining Dates
Disney’s Hollywood & Vine sets Halloween, Holiday and Silver Screen dining dates through January 2027.
Dolly Parton's 20/20 Tribute Special Is Now Streaming on Disney+ and Hulu
Dolly Parton's 20/20 tribute special is now streaming on Disney+ and Hulu.