New $249.99 Stitch Figure Features a Touch-Sensitive Plasma Ball
The 12 3/4-inch Grand Jester Studios figure has an iridescent finish and a working touch-sensitive plasma ball.
Theme Park News Archive – Page 5
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Dollywood Attendance Rose 8.1% to 3.4 Million Visits in 2025 Estimate
Dollywood added an estimated 256,000 visits in 2025 and ranked 15th in North America.
LEGO Moana 2 Kakamora Barge Is 55% Off at $44.99 Through Amazon Marketplace
The 572-piece LEGO Moana 2 set is $44.99 from a third-party Amazon seller, 55% below Amazon’s $99.99 list-price comparison.
Jack in the Box Reveals Doomsday Dipping Box With 8 Collectible Magnets for Nov. 5
The limited-time Doomsday Dipping Box arrives Nov. 5 with three sauces and eight collectible magnets.
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Reaches 15 Sold-Out Dates as Nov. 15 and Dec. 3 Sell Out
Ten November dates and five December dates are now sold out, leaving 10 of the 25 party nights selectable.
Disney Experiences Chair Shares Photos From Three Disney World Construction Sites
The Disney Experiences chair’s four-photo carousel spans Monstropolis, Tropical Americas and Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge.
Crystal Grotto Fire System Activated by Accident at Shanghai Disneyland
A park representative said no fire occurred after the ride’s fire-protection system prompted an evacuation.
Disney Store Cuts Woody Talking Figure by $10 to $29.99 for Toy Tuesday
The 15-inch Woody talking figure drops from $39.99 to $29.99 for Toy Tuesday.
Sugar Rush Mini-Game Starts Jan. 12 Before Tokyo Disneyland Ride Opens April 15
A Sugar Rush mini-game starts Jan. 12, followed by Tomorrowland decorations Feb. 18 and castle projections March 18.
Epic Universe Lifts Universal Attendance 5.4% in 2025; Disney Gains 1.1%
TEA estimates Universal grew 5.4% with Epic Universe, Disney gained 1.1%, and Blizzard Beach jumped 50.5%.
Bountiful Valley Brews Opens in November With Cocktails and Pizza Egg Rolls
Bountiful Valley Brews opens in November with pizza egg rolls, cocktails and mobile ordering.
Terralina’s Menu Adds Gnocchi Alla Vodka and Pesto Fettuccine
The current menu adds two pasta dishes and lists herb chicken and rosemary focaccia.
ABC Sets Disney Parks Holiday Spectacular for Nov. 30 and Christmas Parade for Dec. 25
ABC will air its Disney Parks Holiday Spectacular November 30 and Christmas Day Parade December 25.
Connor Storrie in Talks to Join Marvel’s Ghost Rider
Connor Storrie is in talks to join Marvel’s Ghost Rider, but no deal is confirmed.
Disney Publishing Picks The Ruins Beneath Us for October
Disney Publishing picks The Ruins Beneath Us as its October Book of the Month.
Imagineering Shares Haunted Mansion’s Early Tabletop Model
Imagineering shares the Haunted Mansion’s early tabletop model and portrait gallery.
Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Returns Nov. 6 With More Than 6 Million Lights
Dollywood's Smoky Mountain Christmas returns November 6 and runs through January 3.
Animal Kingdom’s Mummy Twist Stays on Halloween Menu at Three Spots Through Oct. 31
Animal Kingdom’s Mummy Twist stays on the Halloween menu at three food counters through October 31.
Aulani Opens Spring 2027 Discounts Up to 40%, $150 Visa Credit and 30% Military Offer
Spring room savings reach 40%, with a $150 Disney Visa credit and military savings up to 30%.
Disney Springs Adds Gingerbread Mickey Cone Nov. 10 at Swirls on the Water
The gingerbread and vanilla soft-serve cone arrives November 10 and stays through January 11.
Jay-Z Will Headline Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show Feb. 14 on ESPN, ABC and Disney+
Jay-Z will headline the Super Bowl LXI halftime show February 14, 2027, with the game airing on ESPN, ABC and Disney+.
Tokyo Disneyland Adds Exclusive Sugar-Lime Popcorn March 17
Tokyo Disneyland adds exclusive Sugar-Lime Popcorn at Popping Station and park popcorn wagons March 17.
Dead Coconut Club Reveals First Food Menu and 2026 Alien Harvest Design
Three new dishes join the alien-harvest takeover at Universal CityWalk through November 1.
Kings Island Will Sell Boo Blasters Ride Props During Nov. 7–8 Bonus Weekend
Original Boo Blasters targets and blasters go on sale at 10:30 a.m. during Bonus Weekend.
Disney Holiday Pastel and Winter Wishes Collections Launch Online Nov. 2
Disney’s pink holiday apparel and Winter Wishes home collection launch online November 2.
Disney Store Sets Nov. 6 at 8 a.m. PT for Starbucks ‘Mint To Be’ Collection
The holiday collaboration goes online at 11 a.m. Eastern on November 6.
Disney Acquires Film Rights to Rebecca Ross’s ‘Divine Rivals’
The fantasy romance moves to Disney after Paramount’s earlier rights lapsed.
Disney Store’s $34.99 Gus Candy Cane Figure Carries a Low Stock Warning
The $34.99 Jim Shore mini figure shows Cinderella’s Gus carrying an oversized candy cane and is marked low stock.
Disneyland Sets 5 a.m. November 3 Virtual Queue for Kingdom Hearts Pins
The November 3 pin queue opens at 5 a.m. for guests within 60 miles of Downtown Disney.
Frozen Ever After Reopens After Nearly Four-Hour Disney Adventure World Outage
Frozen Ever After reopened at 4:27 p.m. CET after a 3-hour, 55-minute outage.