Disneyland Hotel’s Doug Marsh Pumpkin Carving Runs Until 5 P.M. Halloween
The final scheduled carving session is near the Haunted Mansion-themed photo area by the hotel pool.
October 2026 Theme Park News
News, announcements, and park updates from this month.
Forbidden Journey Operating Again After 3-Hour Outage at Islands of Adventure
The Hogsmeade ride was operating again by 5:16 p.m. EDT after a three-hour outage.
Expanded Seating Opens at Disneyland’s Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree
The new outdoor section adds rows of tables below the restaurant’s main dining deck.
Disney Store Adds $21.99 Spider-Man: Brand New Day Cosbi Mystery Keychains
Eight known plush designs and one rare chase come in sealed $21.99 blind boxes.
Jurassic Park River Adventure Boat Runs Test Cycle During Refurbishment
An empty boat was moving through Jurassic Park River Adventure as refurbishment work continued.
Robert Downey Jr. Shares Doctor Doom’s Great Pumpkin Halloween Art
Doctor Doom gets the rock in Downey’s Halloween nod to a classic trick-or-treat scene.
Iron Man Cinematographer Matthew Libatique Says Marvel May Use AI to Cut VFX Costs
The Iron Man cinematographer expects AI to enter Marvel visual-effects work, while actors remain central to its characters.
Universal Studios Hollywood Workers Describe Food and Housing Insecurity During Contract Talks
New worker interviews and a union survey detail food and housing insecurity during ongoing contract talks.
Aquatica Orlando Offers Pass Members One Free Guest Ticket Nov. 2–15
Eligible Pass Members can claim one free Aquatica Orlando guest ticket for use Nov. 2–15.
Storybook Soft Serve Logo Mania Arrives Two Days Early at Walt Disney World
The cream-colored collection reached Walt Disney World two days before its announced November 1 launch.
SeaWorld Orlando Offers Free Quick Queue Nov. 2–8 and $10 SeaWorld Bucks All Month
Eligible Pass Members can claim a free one-time Quick Queue Nov. 2–8 and $10 SeaWorld Bucks in November.
Vera Bradley Launches $35 Disney Mickey Ears Bag Charm Blind Boxes
Each $35 blind box contains one cotton Mickey-shaped zip charm in a Vera Bradley print.
Disney Shares Video of Connor’s Make-A-Wish Culinary Day at EPCOT
Connor tasted festival dishes, met Chef Goofy, and cooked pizza and a Liège waffle with Disney chefs.
Disney Animation’s Princess and the Frog Special Is in Production With New Songs and Original Cast
Jared Bush says the Princess and the Frog special is a full musical story rather than shorts. Disney has not announced a release date.
Alien Swirling Saucers: Lilypad’s Jams Album Starts Streaming on Apple Music With 9 Tracks
Walt Disney Records released the 17-minute Alien Swirling Saucers soundtrack on Apple Music.
Disney Emoji Blitz Costume Contest Photo Hunt Runs Through November 2
The Disney Emoji Blitz Halloween event runs through November 2 with four featured emoji rewards.
Hocus Pocus Ranks No. 5, Nightmare Before Christmas No. 7 on Nielsen Movie Chart
Hocus Pocus ranked fifth and The Nightmare Before Christmas seventh on Nielsen’s U.S. streaming movie chart.
Voicemod Launches Mandalorian and Grogu Soundboards; Marvel Packs Will Follow
Voicemod launched Mandalorian and Grogu soundboards, with more Star Wars and Marvel packs to follow.
Six Flags Magic Mountain Will Reveal a Multiyear Vision in Early 2027
Six Flags Magic Mountain will reveal a broader multiyear vision in early 2027.
Good Neighbor Hotel Shuttles at Disneyland Will Move Near Lululemon
Disneyland will move hotel shuttle drop-offs to a new Downtown Disney area near Lululemon; Disney has not announced a start date.
159 Disney Layoffs at Glendale Site Take Effect December 29
Disney will permanently lay off 159 employees at 1401 Flower Street in Glendale, effective December 29.
Disney’s Free Gustaf Westman Paris Pop-Up Is Scheduled for October 30–November 1
The free Paris event is scheduled for three days, with selected pieces available before the online launch.
UPDATE: Journey to the Center of the Earth Open Again After Nearly 8 Hours Down at Tokyo DisneySea
The Mysterious Island ride was operating again at 5:44 p.m. JST after an outage recorded from 9:04 a.m. to 4:59 p.m.
Yoto Launches 10-Chapter Toy Story 5 Audio Card for $14.99
The one-hour retelling follows Jessie and adds narration, original music and sound effects.
Patrick Stewart, Professor X Actor, Dies at 86
Stewart died Oct. 28. Kevin Feige recalled meeting him on the original X-Men set.
Paul Anthony Kelly Learned His Jessica Lange Tango an Hour Before Filming
Kelly says the pair learned the dance about an hour before filming, and their missteps kept the set laughing.
Shanghai Disney Enchanted Star Hotel Opens Dec. 16; Bookings Start Nov. 6
Shanghai Disney’s 400-room third hotel opens Dec. 16; selected-room bookings start Nov. 6.
Sugar Rush Premier Access Will Cost ¥3,000 When the Ride Opens April 15
The optional paid access will cost ¥3,000 per use when Sugar Rush: Sweet Rescue opens April 15.
FX’s American Horror Story: 13 Reaches Its Finale October 29
FX’s horror anthology reaches its season finale October 29 after premiering September 24.
KATSEYE Picks Mickey and Goofy for Disney’s Best Dance Moves
KATSEYE chooses Mickey Mouse and Goofy when Disney Parks asks which character has the best dance moves.