The Great Escape Adds Weird Tales Story Hour With Eerie Songs
Weird Tales Story Hour pairs chilling stories with haunting narration and eerie songs.
September 2026 Theme Park News – Page 5
News, announcements, and park updates from this month.
Two Haunted House Mickey Starbucks Tumblers Cost $34.99 at Disney Store
Two 24-ounce Haunted House Mickey Starbucks tumblers are available online for $34.99 each.
Tormenta Rampaging Run Returns After Nearly 50-Minute Delay at Six Flags Over Texas
Tormenta Rampaging Run returned to service after a nearly 50-minute technical delay at Six Flags Over Texas with 48 guests aboard.
Walt Disney World Plans 5,000 New Jobs Over Five Years
Walt Disney World plans to add 5,000 Central Florida jobs over the next five years as the resort expands its workforce.
Apple Crumble Cake Starts at $125 at Disney’s BoardWalk
The three-layer apple spice cake comes in four whole-cake sizes starting at $125.
Silver Dollar City Sets March 12 Opening for Its 67th Season
Silver Dollar City will open its 67th season on March 12, 2027, as 2027 Season Passports go on presale starting at $119.99.
Hong Kong Disneyland Debuts Mickey’s Happy Halloween Adventure
Mickey and friends star in a new 15-minute Halloween show at the Castle Hub.
Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift’s Jackknifed Trailer Takes Shape at Universal Studios Florida
The jackknifed trailer scene now spans the launch track at Universal Studios Florida.
Guests Point to Missing Figure at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Before November Refurbishment
A static figure is absent, and a light fixture appears toppled inside Tiana’s Bayou Adventure.
Disney Parks Shares Captain Jack Sparrow Video for Talk Like a Pirate Day
Captain Jack Sparrow and other pirates appear in Disney Parks’ September 19 Reel.
Silver Dollar City Plans Christmas Lights on Three Major Rides in 2027
Silver Dollar City plans Christmas lights for Miner’s Mountain Express, PowderKeg and WildFire in 2027.
“Magic Happens” Floats Move Through Anaheim Ahead of Disneyland’s 2027 Return
Disney Parks shared a video of “Magic Happens” parade floats moving through Anaheim before the parade returns to Disneyland in Summer 2027.
LEGOLAND Florida’s Brick or Treat Street Uses a Virtual Queue
Brick or Treat Street uses the LEGOLAND Florida app for its virtual queue during Brick or Treat on select dates through November 1.
“it’s a small world” Closes October 30 for Disneyland Holiday Changeover
“it’s a small world” is marked temporarily unavailable on Disneyland’s October 30 calendar. The holiday version returns November 13, 2026.
Terror Tram With Art the Clown Returns to Universal Studios Hollywood for HHN 2026
Universal Studios Hollywood’s 2026 Terror Tram puts Art the Clown in a Christmas-themed backlot story with twisted Nutcracker characters, demonic elves and a sinister cafe.
Disney Reveals Halloween Cocoa, Candy and Treats for Its Parks
Disney’s September 18 Halloween sweets preview includes villain-themed cocoa, sour candy, pumpkin buckets and a pistachio cream chocolate bar.
Disney Believe’s First Gigablock Floats Out at Meyer Werft
The first of three large sections for Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Believe floated out at Meyer Werft in Germany on September 18.
Disney Wonder and Magic San Diego Sailings Run Through Spring 2028
Disney Wonder and Disney Magic will sail from San Diego on Baja, Mexican Riviera and Panama Canal itineraries from fall 2026 through spring 2028.
Riders Report Black Curtain in Skull Island: Reign of Kong Scene
Kong was operating again September 18; a rider reported a curtain in its animatronic scene.
Worlds of Fun Halloween Haunt Opens September 19
Halloween Haunt starts September 19 at Worlds of Fun in Kansas City.
Orlando Airport Welcomes Wish Flight Families Headed to Walt Disney World
More than a dozen families arrived for a Walt Disney World trip with American Airlines and Make-A-Wish.
Fat One’s Opens September 19 at Universal CityWalk
Joey Fatone will serve a free hot dog to the first 100 guests with an opening-day wristband.
Merlin Plans Virtual Queues for Ride Access Pass Guests at UK Parks
The system starts at Alton Towers late this year, with a wider rollout planned for 2027.
Bring the Rhythm! Coming to Tokyo DisneySea in Autumn 2027
A new live stage show is coming to Broadway Music Theatre in autumn 2027.
Shrek Shared Reality Experience Announced for Cosm
Shrek is coming to Cosm’s LED dome venues for the film’s 25th anniversary.
Esmeralda Anniversary Doll Priced at $179.99 at Disney Store
The Esmeralda anniversary doll is limited to 3,100 worldwide.
Haunted Mansion Holiday Marks 25 Years at Disneyland
Disneyland marked Haunted Mansion Holiday’s 25th anniversary with an original post.
Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail Coming to Arley Hall in England
The Disney Tim Burton Light Trail runs October 22 to January 3 at Arley Hall in Cheshire.
Hollywood Sign Lights Up for Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift Opening
The Hollywood Sign lit up on opening night for Hollywood Drift.
Universal Studios Hollywood Workers Rally at CityWalk as Contract Talks Continue
IATSE Local B-192 says a September 16 action disrupted CityWalk and warns that workers may move toward a strike vote if contract talks remain stalled.