Disney Store Sets Nightmare Before Christmas Collection for August 24
Disney Store sets a 6 a.m. Pacific release for its Nightmare Before Christmas collection.
August 2026 Theme Park News – Page 7
News, announcements, and park updates from this month.
Port Canaveral Forecasts 235 Disney Cruise Line Calls for 2027
Port Canaveral expects 235 Disney Cruise Line ship calls in fiscal 2027.
Disneyland’s Coco Storytellers Show Runs Through November 2
The Coco-inspired Storytellers show runs at Paradise Gardens through Nov. 2.
Concrete Fills More of EPCOT's Former Lighting Channels
Concrete now fills more of the curved channels that once held in-ground lights at World Celebration Gardens.
Daredevil Silver Mask Arrives at Disneyland’s Avengers Campus
The $79.99 Daredevil Silver Mask reached Collector's Warehouse in Avengers Campus.
New Scenic Element Added to Universal Orlando’s Downtown Clowntown Scare Zone
A new scenic element has been added to Universal Orlando’s Downtown Clowntown scare zone.
Portable Battery Fire Prompts Firefighter Inspection at Disneyland's Pirates of the Caribbean
Firefighters inspected Pirates of the Caribbean after a portable battery fire; CrowdLevels marked the attraction CLOSED at 11:03 p.m. PDT.
Universal Studios Florida Gateway Arch Narrows Under HHN 35 Scaffolding
Scaffolding now covers the Universal Studios Florida entrance gateway.
Tokyo Disney Resort Returns to TBS's Love It! on Aug. 25
TBS's Love It! returns to Tokyo Disney Resort on August 25 at 8 a.m. Japan time.
Disney Store Japan Adds Three Pooh Sweet-Potato Snacks on August 25
Disney Store Japan schedules three Pooh sweet-potato snacks for August 25.
Kings Island Sets Sept. 6 as Final Night for 2026 Nighttime Spectacular
Kings Island's Nighttime Spectacular fireworks, drones and lasers run through September 6.
DreamWorks Sets September 25 Theatrical Release for Forgotten Island
DreamWorks Animation's new fantasy film Forgotten Island opens September 25.
Polar Mouse Droid Arrives at Walt Disney World for $129.99
The $129.99 Polar Mouse Droid is reported at three Walt Disney World shops.
San Antonio Missions Kids Day Offers First 250 Children a Fiesta Texas Day Pass
The first 250 children can receive a Fiesta Texas day pass at Sunday's game.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Reaches $2.22 Billion After Fourth Weekend
Spider-Man: Brand New Day reached $2.22 billion worldwide after its fourth weekend.
Epic Universe Added to Winter Meetup as Prices Rise Aug. 23
Epic Universe joins four Winter 2026 Meetup nights; prices rise Aug. 23.
Six Flags Great America Starts Sales for $125 Fright Fest Legacy Brick
A $125 personalized Fright Fest brick will join Six Flags Great America's 2026 Legacy Path.
Hollywood Drift Construction Reveals an HHN Soundstage Access Route
Aerial footage posted August 23 reveals an HHN soundstage access route in the Hollywood Drift construction area.
Mickey's Trick and Treat Returns to Disney California Adventure
Mickey's Trick and Treat returns to Disney California Adventure for Halloween 2026.
Hersheypark Summer Tickets Expire Sept. 7; Bring-A-Friend Tickets End Aug. 31
Summer tickets run through Sept. 7; August Bring-A-Friend tickets end Aug. 31.
Sesame Place Philadelphia Keeps Water Attractions Open Through September 13
Sesame Place keeps its water attractions open through September 13, weather permitting.
Halloween Horror Nights Queue Barricades Appear at Universal Orlando’s Music Plaza
Halloween Horror Nights queue barricades appear at Music Plaza.
Dorney Park's SPLASH! Water Parade Ends Aug. 23 With 1 and 6 p.m. Shows
Dorney Park's SPLASH! Water Parade ends Aug. 23 after final shows at 1 and 6 p.m. EDT.
D23 Star Wars Merchandise Reaches Dok-Ondar’s at Disneyland
D23 Star Wars collectibles reach Dok-Ondar’s at Disneyland.
Silly Symphony Swings Scheduled to Reopen August 28 at Disney California Adventure
Silly Symphony Swings is scheduled to reopen August 28 at Disney California Adventure.
Tokyo DisneySea's Tower of Terror Will Close Sept. 28 Through Nov. 5
Tokyo DisneySea's Tower of Terror closes Sept. 28 through Nov. 5.
Universal Studios Japan Adds Summer Festival Enjoyment Set for Night Shows
USJ's Summer Festival Enjoyment Set bundles a night-show viewing area, food and an Express Pass.
Poseidon's Fury Building Demolished at Islands of Adventure
Temporary First Aid trailers now sit beside the cleared Poseidon's Fury site at Islands of Adventure.
Pixar 40th Anniversary Collection Reaches Disneyland After D23 Release
Pixar's 40th anniversary D23 collection reaches a Disneyland Tomorrowland store.
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Sets Sept. 7 Deadline for 2027 Gold Pass Sale
Discovery Kingdom’s lowest advertised 2027 Gold Pass price ends Sept. 7.