Universal Held a Closed Meeting With Hollywood Drift Neighbors
More than 350 neighbors attended a closed-to-press meeting about Hollywood Drift noise.
September 2026 Theme Park News
News, announcements, and park updates from this month.
Nicolas Cage Compares the MCU to a “Well-Funded and Glorified WWE”
The actor makes the comparison in a brief official FAN EXPO video.
LEGO Sets Oct. 4 Release for 6,130-Piece Executor Super Star Destroyer
The 6,130-piece Executor Super Star Destroyer costs $799.99 and releases Oct. 4.
Disney Wonder Dry Dock Packed More Than 100 Projects Into 14 Days
Disney Wonder’s 14-day dry dock covered more than 100 projects, 12 miles of carpet and a new hull coating.
Universal Details All Four Scare Zones at Halloween Horror Nights 2026
The lineup includes Downtown Clowntown, FORTNITEMARES, Infernal Carnival of Nightmares and Sideshow of Decay.
New Jack Skellington Mini Waffle Maker Arrives at Target
The black Dash appliance makes 4-inch waffles stamped with Jack Skellington’s face.
Disney World Starts Limited Beta for New Vacation-Planning Tool
Walt Disney World started a limited beta of its new DisneyWorld.com vacation-planning tool.
Disney TV Communications EVP Naomi Bulochnikov-Paul Is Leaving
Naomi Bulochnikov-Paul is leaving Disney Entertainment Television after eight years at the company.
Coven Academy Tells Its First Season in 21 Short Chapters
Coven Academy uses 21 short chapters for a season that runs more than five hours.
Sky Hawk Gets Its First Piece of Track at Six Flags Great America
Six Flags Great America installed the first piece of track for Sky Hawk, the suspended family coaster planned for Camp Timber Trail in 2027.
Guest Leaves Tiana's Bayou Adventure Vehicle Near the Drop
Two eyewitnesses posted separate videos of a Sept. 29 guest exit from a Tiana's Bayou Adventure vehicle at Magic Kingdom.
Hailee Steinfeld Became a Mother While Filming Disney’s Hexed
Hailee Steinfeld became a mother while filming Disney’s Hexed, an animated mother-daughter story opening November 25.
Disney Wonder Crew Holds Three Southeast Alaska Community Events
Disney Wonder crew joined three community events in Skagway, Juneau and Ketchikan, and Disney Cruise Line announced support for Coastie Campers.
Dapper Mickey Renewal Magnet Starts With September Pass Anniversaries
Renewing Walt Disney World Annual Passholders will receive a Dapper Mickey magnet in the mail, starting with September 2026 pass anniversaries.
LEGOLAND Florida Offers Free Admission for Military and First Responders Through Nov. 30
Eligible military members, veterans and first responders receive free entry October 1 through November 30, plus half-price tickets for up to six guests.
Disney Muppets Filter Appears in Old Navy Holiday Shop
Old Navy’s Disney holiday shop now includes a Disney Muppets filter and a Victorian character print, though the filtered page currently lists no individual items.
Walt Disney World’s First Year Returns in 20 Archive Images
Twenty Walt Disney Archives images revisit a guest day at Walt Disney World in 1971, from the original resorts and transportation to ticket books and nighttime entertainment.
Donald, Daisy and Cutie Ghost Lead Disney's Fall Jersey Lineup
Disney's fall jersey lineup features Donald Duck, Daisy Duck and Mickey Mouse Cutie Ghost baseball tops, plus Villains and Pirates designs.
Disney+ October Lineup Puts VisionQuest on Oct. 14
Disney+’s October 2026 lineup includes Marvel Television’s VisionQuest on Oct. 14 and a three-day Austin City Limits livestream beginning Oct. 2.
Pirate Parrot Mug Is Coming to The Beak & Barrel
Disney Parks revealed a wooden-look Pirate Parrot Mug served with Mariner’s Fortune, a vodka punch coming soon to The Beak & Barrel.
Universal Studios Japan and U-NEXT Partnership Starts Oct. 1
Universal Studios Japan and U-NEXT begin a strategic partnership Oct. 1, with member benefits, video content and park tie-ins planned.
Sailor Moon 4-D Returns to Universal Studios Japan Dec. 2
Sailor Moon: The Miracle 4-D returns to Universal Studios Japan on Dec. 2, joined by a new Story Ride on Hollywood Dream.
LinaBell Marks Five Years Since Shanghai Disney Resort Debut
LinaBell marks five years since her global debut at Shanghai Disney Resort, where Disney introduced her as Duffy's sixth friend.
Disneyland Offers Up to 20% Off Select Fall Hotel Stays
Disneyland Resort is offering up to 20% off select hotel rooms for stays of three nights or longer from Oct. 11 through Dec. 18, 2026.
Avengers: Endgame Encore Opens With Estimated $86 Million Worldwide
The theatrical re-release earned an estimated $86 million worldwide in its opening weekend.
Toy Story 5 Draws 20 Million Disney+ Views in Five Days
Toy Story 5 drew 20 million global views in its first five streaming days and led Disney+ films during premiere week.
Disneyland Hotels Add Pumpkin Carving and Decorating in October
Disneyland Hotel will host pumpkin-carving demonstrations Oct. 13–31, with faux-pumpkin decorating at two hotels on select weekdays.
ESPN Jeopardy! Returning for Season 2 on Hulu and Disney+
Deadline reports that ESPN Jeopardy! is returning for a second season on Hulu and Disney+.
Colts Add Team-Themed London Eye Pod for NFL London Week
The Colts are adding a team-themed London Eye pod and selected team appearances for NFL London game week.
Five Guys Is Now Open at Universal CityWalk Orlando
Five Guys is serving guests on CityWalk’s upper level, across from Bread Box.