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.
September 2026 Theme Park News – Page 8
News, announcements, and park updates from this month.
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.
Galactic Grill Has a $14.99 Ghost Pepper Chicken Sandwich at Disneyland
The Stellar Spicy Chicken Sandwich combines ghost pepper salsa verde, pepper jack and cilantro lime slaw.
Hersheypark Halloween and Dark Nights Open Through November 1
Hersheypark Halloween and Dark Nights are open with five houses, five scare zones and weekend operating hours.
Disneyland’s $170 Walk in Walt’s Footsteps Tour Includes Walt’s Apartment
The two-hour Disneyland tour costs $170 and includes Walt’s apartment, select attractions and commemorative keepsakes.
Disney Store Releases Glow-in-the-Dark Alice in Wonderland 75th Anniversary Figure
The $129 Alice in Wonderland anniversary figure uses fluorescent paint that glows under black light.
Truck Cab Theming Installed Beside Hollywood Drift Launch at Universal Orlando
A red truck cab and new steel framing now stand beside the Hollywood Drift launch area at Universal Studios Florida.
Guests Separated During Cosmic Rewind Queue Confrontation at EPCOT
Guests argued at close range while others stepped between them inside the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind queue at EPCOT.
Disneyland Handcrafted Screening Adds Imagineering Panel September 27
Ryman Arts will host a private Disneyland Handcrafted screening and Imagineering panel at Bowers Museum in Santa Ana on September 27.
Loungefly Adds $26 Deadly Nightshade Card Holder and $115 Frog’s Breath Bag
Two of Sally’s ingredient jars are now Loungefly accessories priced at $26 and $115.
LEGOLAND Florida Turns Driving School Into Department of Monster Vehicles
The Brick or Treat overlay adds glowing ectoplasm triggers, fog, sounds and monster-themed cars to Driving School on select dates through October 31.
Swan and Dolphin Opens More Than 100,000 Square Feet of Event Space
The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin has opened more than 100,000 square feet of new meeting and event space at the Dolphin.
Free Twinings Refresher Samples Offered at EPCOT’s Tea Caddy
The Tea Caddy is offering free Twinings Refresher samples from 11 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays while supplies last, with three flavors available.
Seth Rogen Addresses Figment Movie, Leaves Status Unclear
Rogen clarified that he was attached as a producer, then stopped short of saying whether the Disney project is moving forward.
Disney World Offers Up to $250 Per Night Off 2027 Packages
Room discounts reach 25% for general guests and 35% for Annual Passholders, with savings varying by resort and travel dates.
Jimmy Kimmel and ABC Enter Renewal Talks
The discussions concern the late-night show’s future beyond the 2026–27 television season.
The Odyssey Passes Jurassic World as Universal’s Biggest Film Ever
Christopher Nolan’s film has earned more than $1.677 billion worldwide, passing Universal’s 2015 blockbuster.
Cake Bake Shop Sets Four Dinner with Santa Dates at Disney’s BoardWalk
The holiday dinner costs $200 per adult and $150 per child, with dates from November 24 through December 15.
Miguel and Isabela Floral Displays Return to Downtown Disney
The Coco and Encanto characters join a guitar-shaped arrangement and a circular flower display for Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month.
Main Street Cinema Gets a New Mickey Mouse Souvenir Ticket at Disneyland
Guests can tap a MagicBand+ at the ticket booth to collect the new keepsake, which features a vintage Mickey Mouse design.
Scaffolding Goes Up Outside Trader Sam’s and Tangaroa Terrace at Disneyland Hotel
Metal scaffolding and tan screening line part of the pool-facing exterior at the Disneyland Hotel.
Dan Weinberger to Join Disney as Deputy General Counsel
The 19-year Warner Bros. veteran starts September 28 and will oversee corporate transactions.
Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Down for More Than Five Hours at Hollywood Studios
The Muppets coaster went down around 3:30 p.m. EDT on September 12 and still hadn’t reopened by about 8:45 p.m.
Construction Walls Surround Radiator Springs Curios at Disney California Adventure
Wooden barriers block access around the Cars Land shop, with black screening above its roofline.
The Magic of Disney Animation Schedules a Shorter Day on September 28
The Hollywood Studios attraction is scheduled to open an hour later and close three hours earlier than on September 27.
Hersheypark Dark Nights Sets 6 p.m. Start for Opening Weekend
Dark Nights is scheduled to begin September 12, with haunts at 6 p.m. and the Slider Showcase at 9:45 p.m. Saturday and 8:45 p.m. Sunday.
Horseshoe Stomp From Jessie’s Roundup Is Now on Spotify
The Jessie’s Roundup cast recording arrived September 11 through Walt Disney Records. The single runs 2 minutes, 37 seconds.