Monstropolis Entrance Columns Reappear at Hollywood Studios
Concrete entrance columns for Monstropolis have reappeared at Hollywood Studios after Disney demolished the first version.
August 2026 Theme Park News – Page 8
News, announcements, and park updates from this month.
Disneyland Railroad Diorama Reopens With Refreshed Dinosaur Scene
The Disneyland Railroad diorama reopens with a refreshed Primeval World dinosaur scene.
Disney Worldbuilders Adds Free San Francisco Screenings Aug. 23 and Sept. 5
The Walt Disney Family Museum will screen Disney Worldbuilders free on Aug. 23 and Sept. 5.
Universal Studios Hollywood Posts 9 a.m. Opening for August 22
Universal Studios Hollywood is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday.
Six Flags Fiesta Texas Sets 2026 Oktoberfest Dates
Oktoberfest runs on select dates from September 5 through October 31.
Sesame Place Philadelphia 2027 Season Passes Go on Sale
Bronze starts at $159, and every 2027 pass includes visits for the rest of 2026.
Downtown Clowntown Adds a Killer Klowns Vacuum Kar at HHN 35
Universal Orlando’s Downtown Clowntown scare zone now includes a Killer Klowns Vacuum Kar ahead of Halloween Horror Nights 35.
Six Flags Great Adventure Puts 200 Bakunawa Posters in New York and Philadelphia
Six Flags Great Adventure's Bakunawa campaign now spans New York City and Philadelphia with 200 large-format posters.
Disney Parks Invites Viewers to Spot Hidden Details on Disney Wish
Disney Parks’ new video tours hidden design details aboard Disney Wish.
Dorney Park Previews New HAUNT Merchandise for Prestige Members
Dorney Park previews four new HAUNT merchandise pieces for Prestige Members.
Big City Greens Season 5 Arrives on Disney+ With Five-Episode Premiere
Big City Greens Season 5 starts on Disney+ with five episodes.
Disney Patent Application Would Alert Guests to Ride Features They Avoid
A Disney patent application would compare attraction features with a guest's saved preferences or aversions.
LEGO Disney Princess: Magical Mayhem Is Now Streaming on Disney+
LEGO Disney Princess: Magical Mayhem is now streaming on Disney+ after its August 21 premiere.
Universal Studios Japan Adds NEWS COO Flyer to One Piece Premier Summer 2026
Universal Studios Japan is distributing the NEWS COO One Piece Premier Summer flyer while supplies last.
Marvel Mourns Roger McKenzie, Writer Who Helped Shape Daredevil’s Darker Era
Marvel confirms Roger McKenzie’s passing and remembers his Daredevil legacy.
Six Flags Opens 2027 Pre‑K Pass Registration by September 13
Free 2027 Pre-K Pass registration runs through September 13 for children ages 3 to 5.
USJ Online Store Waives Shipping Through August 25
Universal Studios Japan's online store waives the regular ¥1,000 shipping fee through August 25.
Paint the Night Ends Its Disneyland 70th Anniversary Run
Paint the Night's Disneyland 70th Anniversary run ended after its August 20 final performance.
Haunted Mansion Holiday Returns to Disneyland for 2026
Haunted Mansion Holiday is now operating at Disneyland after its seasonal changeover.
The Dog Stars Holds London World Premiere Ahead of August 26 Release
The Dog Stars held its London premiere ahead of the August 26 UK release.
Mine-Cart Madness Reopens at Epic Universe at 5:06 p.m. EDT
Mine-Cart Madness reopened at Epic Universe at 5:06 p.m. EDT after a long outage.
Heinz Condiment Dispensers Arrive at Disney California Adventure
Smokejumpers Grill now has Heinz dispensers with barbecue sauce, ranch and Simply Tomato Ketchup.
MiceChat's Gumball Rally Games Set Disneyland Resort Dates for Feb. 6-7, 2027
MiceChat's Gumball Rally Games will run February 6 and 7, 2027, at Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure.
Disney Imagineer Brian Chung Meets Mark Rober at Disneyland
Disney Imagineer Brian Chung met Mark Rober at Disneyland after a path from Disney intern to Walt Disney Imagineering.
The Conjuring Universe Returns to Six Flags Fright Fest at Six Parks
The Conjuring Universe returns to six Six Flags parks for the 2026 Halloween season.
Disney Cruise Line Offer Covers Select Sailings Through March 2027
Disney Cruise Line's up to $1,500 offer covers select sailings through March 31, 2027.
Disney Plans Employee Stock Purchases for 2027 as Health Enrollment Changes
Disney plans a late-2027 employee stock-purchase program while changing most medical-plan enrollment for 2027.
Walt Disney World’s 2026 Halloween Decor Adds Expanded Dumbo and Timothy Displays
Expanded Dumbo and Timothy Mouse pumpkin wreath displays join Magic Kingdom’s 2026 Halloween setup.
Knott’s Will Sell Original Montezooma’s Revenge Track Pieces August 22
Knott’s will sell original Montezooma’s Revenge track pieces August 22 at the Jaguar! Relief cart.
Sesame Place Sets The Count’s Hello Halloween Spectacular for September 19
The Count’s Hello Halloween Spectacular starts Sesame Place’s Halloween season at 11 a.m. September 19.