Crowned Athletics Sets Two Disney Halloween Collections for September 17 and 22
The Nightmare Before Christmas activewear arrives first, followed by a Cruella de Vil collection five days later.
September 2026 Theme Park News – Page 2
News, announcements, and park updates from this month.
New Hollywood Studios Park Map Adds The Magic of Disney Animation
The Magic of Disney Animation and its four experiences now appear on the printed guide map, along with Studios Store.
Baymax Sipper Debuts at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
The new Baymax Sipper is available in Animation Courtyard while supplies last, with a two-per-person transaction limit.
Mickey and Minnie Nutcracker Plush Listed at Disney Store for $29.99 Each
Matching Mickey and Minnie Nutcracker Holiday 2026 plush are listed at $29.99 each.
Miral Sets More Than AED 12 Billion for Yas Island Park Expansions and New Rides
The five-year plan covers existing park expansions, new immersive rides and additional hotel rooms.
Vikingeland Concept Art Details Midgårdsormen, Play Area and Norse Dining
Official concept art maps the rides, paths, playground and dining planned around Midgårdsormen.
UPDATE: Mickey Athleisure Expands With $89.99 Dress and Packable Rain Jacket
The coordinated black, pink and olive Mickey lineup now includes an athletic dress, two skorts, running shorts and a packable rain jacket. The pink skort and tank are sold out.
Six Disney Villains Athletic Dresses Arrive at Disney Store for $69.99 Each
Six $69.99 athletic dresses bring Disney Villains colors and character details to Her Universe activewear.
Bluey's Best Day Ever Moves to Weekend Schedule at Disneyland Through Sept. 27
The Fantasyland Theatre show runs Friday through Sunday through Sept. 27, returns Monday, Sept. 28, and shifts to Thursday through Monday in October.
Dollywood Harvest Festival Opens With Boo Bash, Dance Parties and Apple Market
The Sept. 14-Oct. 31 festival adds three after-hours Boo Bash nights, nightly dance parties and a new depot-side apple market.
Dollywood's NightFlight Hotel Packages Are Bookable Through October 28
Two Dollywood resort packages add themed room decor, merchandise and park tickets for stays through October 31, 2026.
Universal Studios Japan Offers Free Child Admission With Adult Ticket This Winter
The Holiday Kids Free Pass covers one child with each adult ticket for visits November 13–December 30, 2026.
Targeted Disneyland PIN Offer Cuts 1-Day Park Hopper Ticket to $149
Selected recipients received a nontransferable Disneyland PIN offer for a $149 one-day Park Hopper ticket valid through December 18, 2026.
Jason: Blood Reign Opens at SCarowinds; Maze Passes Start at $10
Jason: Blood Reign is now open at SCarowinds, where the 2026 lineup includes five mazes, five scare zones and six shows.
Disney World Offers Canadian Residents Up to 25% Off 2027 Packages
Canadian residents can save up to 25% on select Walt Disney World room-and-ticket packages for 2027, with Memory Maker included.
Jiminy Cricket and White Rabbit Roam Outside The Magic of Disney Animation
Jiminy Cricket and the White Rabbit appeared as roaming characters in the Walt Disney Studios Lot courtyard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Mandalorian T-Shirt Arrives at Disneyland for $36.99 Alongside $19.99 R2-D2 Figure
A cream Mandalorian T-shirt and an R2-D2 D-Squad Droid Factory figure were observed for sale at Disneyland Park.
Nightmare Before Christmas and Daisy Duck Belt Bags Arrive at Walt Disney World for $34.99 Each
Two new character belt bags were observed at Walt Disney World: a black Nightmare Before Christmas design and a pink Daisy Duck bag.
Ultrasaur Lagoon Drained During Jurassic Park River Adventure Refurbishment
The Ultrasaur Lagoon is drained, with much of the dinosaur figure’s neck covering removed during the attraction’s long closure.
Category 10 Concept Art Panels Added at Universal CityWalk
The new panels show several exterior views of Luke Combs’ planned CityWalk venue.
Alton Towers Adds Dine with the Dead Dinner for Scarefest 2026
The immersive three-course dinner has matinee and evening performances with three seating tiers.
UPDATE: Aquatopia Closes Permanently September 14 at Tokyo DisneySea
UPDATE: Tokyo Disney Resort marked Aquatopia’s final day with a Cast Member farewell photo after 25 years.
Two Wine Bar George Uncorked Events Have Tickets at Disney Springs
The bookable dates are a $345 Borgogno wine dinner and a $75 cocktail demonstration.
Ballast Point Adds Four Halloween Specials at Downtown Disney
The lineup includes pork belly, a quesadilla, tiramisu and a frozen cider cocktail.
Scaffolding Covers Nearly All of Tower of Terror’s Front Facade
Metal framework and protective scrims cover most of Tower of Terror’s front facade while the attraction continues operating.
Fat One’s Signage and Banners Installed at Universal CityWalk
The storefront has its red, black and white look while the team finalizes an opening day.
Ryan Coogler Visits the Sinners Haunted House at Universal Studios Hollywood
The Proximity Media team brought Ryan Coogler through the Halloween Horror Nights house based on his film Sinners.
Hershey Sweet Lights Will Not Return in 2026 After 20 Seasons
The drive-through holiday attraction is ending while Hersheypark Christmas Candylane continues.
Dollywood Wins Four Golden Tickets as Monsters Unchained Takes Best Dark Ride
Six Flags earned five No. 1 honors in the 2026 Golden Ticket Awards, while Dollywood won four awards and Monsters Unchained took Best Dark Ride.
SeaWorld Orlando Howl-O-Scream Is Open Through October 31
SeaWorld Orlando’s separately ticketed Howl-O-Scream is open with five houses and six scare zones.