Cinderella Castle Stage Gets Fresh Gray Finish During Friendship Faire Pause
Disney confirmed stage maintenance is behind the July 7-14 Friendship Faire pause at Magic Kingdom.
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Disney's Live-Action Moana Earns $18M Friday, Tracks for $42M-$46M Opening
Disney's live-action Moana earned an estimated $18 million Friday and is tracking toward a $42 million to $46 million domestic opening weekend.
Disney Imagineering Shows Autonomous WALL-E Mobilator on Disney Adventure
Walt Disney Imagineering explains the autonomous stage platform that carries WALL-E in the Disney Adventure's Pixar musical.
Disney's Live-Action Moana Heads for Soft $40M-$45M U.S. Opening Estimate
Disney's live-action Moana is tracking toward a $40 million to $45 million domestic opening, below earlier box-office forecasts for the July 10 release.
Six Flags Over Georgia DC Heroes and Villains Fest Starts July 11
DC Heroes and Villains Fest runs select days July 11 through Aug. 2 at Six Flags Over Georgia with character meet-and-greets, live entertainment, themed food, and DC rides.
Disney Legend Don Iwerks Dies at 96 After Shaping Circle-Vision and Star Tours
Disney Legend Don Iwerks died July 9 at age 96 after a career that shaped Circle-Vision, Captain EO, Star Tours, and Disney film technology.
Haunted Mansion Starbucks Tumbler Listed at Disney Store for $39.99 UPDATE: Sold Out Again
Disney Store now marks the 24-ounce Haunted Mansion Wallpaper Starbucks Travel Tumbler as out of stock again after an earlier Add to Bag window.
Mickey Mouse Walt Disney World and Disneyland Citizen Watches Arrive at Disney Store for $375 UPDATE: Sold Out
Disney Store now marks both Mickey Mouse D Logo watches by Citizen as out of stock after the $375 online release.
Silver Dollar City $69 Summer Staycation Ticket Runs Through Aug. 2
Silver Dollar City's $69 Summer Staycation ticket is available for eligible Springfield, Joplin, and Northwest Arkansas residents for visits through Aug. 2, with extended hours starting July 11.
Space Mountain Refurbishment Rumor Says Full Retrack Could Come to Magic Kingdom
A new report points to a possible full retrack, queue work, and load-station changes at Space Mountain. Disney has not announced a closure.
Fantasmic Firework Travels Toward Crowd in Disney's Hollywood Studios Video
The Reddit video shows a Fantasmic pyrotechnic effect traveling from the lagoon toward the seats.
Universal Studios Japan Adds 25th Anniversary Manhole Covers in Osaka
The newest Dotonbori-themed covers are part of USJ's 25-cover Osaka anniversary project.
Walt Disney Imagineering Shows Smugglers Run Mandalorian Mission Script
A new Walt Disney Imagineering Reel shows script pages and story work for the Mandalorian and Grogu Smugglers Run mission.
Massanutten Opens Mountain Mayhem Alpine Coaster in Virginia
Massanutten Resort's Mountain Mayhem alpine coaster is now open at the Family Adventure Park with a 3,380-foot track, two spirals, and $18 adult rides.
Disney Tales of Magic Runs Without Pyrotechnics Through July 15 at Disneyland Paris
The Disneyland Paris nighttime spectacular is dropping pyrotechnic effects through July 15 because of local heatwave restrictions.
Heat Advisory Covers Walt Disney World Area July 10 UPDATE: Fans Added
The National Weather Service advisory runs until 8 p.m.; temporary fans were later visible at outdoor Cast Member posts.
Fort Wilderness Adds New Pool Area and Refreshed Lobby at Walt Disney World
Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground has a larger Meadow Swimmin' Pool area and refreshed Reception Outpost lobby.
Knott's Scary Farm 2026 Tickets Now Available for Sept. 17-Oct. 31
Knott's Scary Farm 2026 tickets are on sale for select nights from Sept. 17 through Oct. 31.
SAW: Legacy of Terror Returns to Four Six Flags Parks This Fall
SAW: Legacy of Terror is returning to Six Flags Great America, Six Flags Over Texas, Six Flags Over Georgia, and Six Flags Fiesta Texas this fall.
Knott's Berry Farm Sets MonteZOOMa Preview for July 20
Knott's Berry Farm has a July 20 media preview for MonteZOOMa, with public opening timing expected that day.
Level99 Extends Disney Springs Hours Starting July 13
Level99 will extend Disney Springs hours July 13, staying open later every day of the week.
Disney World Adds Walk-Up Lists for GEO-82 and The Beak and Barrel UPDATE: App Error
Walt Disney World has visible walk-up-list buttons for GEO-82 and The Beak and Barrel, but a Friday morning app check returned an availability error.
Tokyo Disney Resort 1-Day Passport Reaches 11,900 Yen on Oct. 10
Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea both show an 11,900-yen adult 1-Day Passport price for Oct. 10, 2026.
Kings Dominion Ignite the Night Drone and Fireworks Show Starts July 10
Kings Dominion starts Ignite the Night Drone and Fireworks Spectacular on July 10, with weekend performances scheduled through Aug. 9.
Universal Studios Japan Standard Annual Pass Blackout Tickets Go Half Price July 15
Universal Studios Japan is making Standard Annual Pass blackout-date 1-Day Studio Pass tickets half price for select 2026 entry dates.
Silver Dollar City Enhances WildFire Queue After 25 Years
Silver Dollar City enhanced the WildFire queue with theatrical lighting, motion effects, surprises, and a lifelike Doc Harris figure.
Universal Studios Japan Adds Colorful Yoshis and Easier Bowser Jr. Challenge Sept. 10
Universal Studios Japan adds colorful Yoshis and a 5th-anniversary Power-Up Band key-challenge update to Super Nintendo World on Sept. 10.
Six Flags Great America Teases TreeTop Adventure for 2027
Six Flags Great America teased a 2027 TreeTop Adventure project with an official forest image, Camera 27 label, and #TreeTopAdventure27 hashtag.
Cedar Point Seagull Popcorn Bucket Now Available at the Park
Cedar Point's seagull popcorn bucket is available at various in-park locations while supplies last.
Universal Orlando $199 Florida Resident Ticket Covers 2 Parks Through Dec. 16
Universal Orlando's $199 Florida resident ticket gives online buyers unlimited park-to-park access to Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure through Dec. 16.