Downtown Disney District Adds Soccer Fever Event Through June 14
Downtown Disney District is running Soccer Fever through June 14 with live entertainment, lawn games, photo ops, free face painting, crafts, and specialty food.
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Brush Fire Breaks Out Under X2 at Six Flags Magic Mountain UPDATE: Park Reopens
Fire crews responded Thursday after a brush fire ignited beneath X2 at Six Flags Magic Mountain. Officials later gave the all-clear, and the park expected to reopen around 12:30 p.m.
Disney PhotoPass Adds Cool Kids' Summer Photo Challenge at Walt Disney World
Disney PhotoPass has added a Cool Kids' Summer photo challenge at Walt Disney World, with eight photo stops across Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom.
Universal CityWalk Hollywood Adds World Cup Watch Parties and Themed Menus
Universal CityWalk Hollywood starts FIFA World Cup 2026 watch parties June 12 with Telemundo, big-screen match viewings, fan pop-ups, and themed food and drink.
Four Riders Rescued From SkyScreamer at Six Flags St. Louis
Four riders were rescued from SkyScreamer at Six Flags St. Louis after the swing ride stopped about 120 feet in the air Thursday evening.
Disney Oversight District Stops Livestreaming Board Meetings
The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District has stopped livestreaming monthly board meetings after February 2026, while agendas and minutes remain posted online.
Disney Parks Releases Soarin' Across America Behind-the-Scenes Video
Disney Parks released a Disney Unscripted episode showing how Imagineers, cast members, filmmakers, and musicians created Soarin' Across America.
Baby Shark Joins SeaWorld Orlando Electric Ocean Starting June 12
SeaWorld Orlando starts Electric Ocean on June 12 with Baby Shark programming, a new drone show, returning nighttime animal presentations, Hydro Surge, and Ignite fireworks.
Six Flags Great Adventure Introduces Mina the Giraffe Calf at Wild Safari
Six Flags Great Adventure introduced Mina, a giraffe calf born May 26 at Wild Safari, along with another giraffe calf, zebra foals, and a black bear cub named Artemis.
Six Flags Great America Closes at 5 P.M. June 11 for Weather
Six Flags Great America is closing at 5 p.m. Thursday, June 11, after severe weather shortened the Gurnee park day.
Disney Store Adds Mickey and Friends Soccer Plush Collection
Disney Store added four Mickey and Friends Soccer Plush items from Disney Store Europe, with Mickey, Minnie, Daisy, and Donald plushes priced at $19.99 each.
Ivy the Baby Giraffe Debuts on Kilimanjaro Safaris at Disney's Animal Kingdom
Ivy, a baby giraffe at Disney's Animal Kingdom, made her Kilimanjaro Safaris savanna debut June 11 at Walt Disney World.
Hong Kong Disneyland Pixar Summer Fest Opens June 12 After Media Preview
Hong Kong Disneyland opens its first Pixar Summer Fest on June 12, with Pixar Water Play Street Party, Pixar Pals Spectacular, and Disney Premier Access options.
Knott's Scary Farm Nightmares Revealed Tickets Go on Sale June 19
Knott's Berry Farm will sell tickets June 19 for Knott's Scary Farm: Nightmares Revealed, an August 18 preview event for the 2026 haunt season.
Imagineering Shows How Scooter Was Built for Muppets Rock 'n' Roller Coaster
Walt Disney Imagineering shared a new video showing how Scooter was motion captured for Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets at Disney's Hollywood Studios.
Six Flags Great Adventure Sets June 25 World's Largest Swimming Lesson
Six Flags Great Adventure will host a World's Largest Swimming Lesson event June 25 at Hurricane Harbor New Jersey, with registration required.
Disney Legend Floyd Norman to Receive Honorary Oscar in November
Disney Legend Floyd Norman will receive an honorary Oscar at the Academy's 2026 Governors Awards on November 15 in Hollywood.
Cinderella Castle Paint Scheme Appears on My Disney Experience Map at Magic Kingdom
Cinderella Castle's updated gray, cream, blue, and gold paint scheme now appears on the Magic Kingdom map in the My Disney Experience app.
Disney Parks Logo Mania Collection Arrives June 12 at Walt Disney World and Disneyland
Disney Parks Logo Mania Collection arrives June 12 at Walt Disney World and Disneyland with resort-logo hoodies, totes, wristlets, Mickey ear headbands, bottles, a tumbler, and plush.
Sam Eagle Bucket Gets June 30 Disneyland Date, Walt Disney World Coming Soon
The America 250 novelty bucket arrives at Disneyland Resort June 30, while Walt Disney World timing remains marked coming soon.
Disney Parks Video Shows New Lion King Land Models at Disney Adventure World
Disney Parks released a June 9 Disney Adventure World video with Pride Lands models and Simba, Timon, and Pumbaa figure work for Disneyland Paris.
Universal Kids Resort Preview Tickets Go On Sale for June 24-29
Universal Kids Resort preview tickets are now on sale for June 24-29, giving families a chance to visit the Frisco park before its July 1 grand opening.
ABC 20/20 Sets June 12 Toy Story Special With First Toy Story 5 Scene
ABC's Toy Story: 30 Years and Beyond 20/20 special airs June 12 with Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, the Toy Story 5 cast, Taylor Swift, and a first scene from the sequel.
Tokyo DisneySea Magical Jubilee Shinkansen Begins Running in Japan
Tokyo DisneySea's 25th anniversary Magical Jubilee Shinkansen began running June 10 on JR East routes between Tokyo and Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto.
Hersheypark Tidal Force Closes September 7 After 32 Years
Hersheypark will permanently close Tidal Force after September 7, giving guests one final summer to ride the 100-foot splashdown attraction.
Universal Studios Hollywood Adds America 250 Fireworks July 3 and 4
Universal Studios Hollywood will run a new America 250 fireworks show July 3 and 4 with fife and drum performances, decorations, and park admission included.
Porsche Reveals Three Toy Story 5 911 Models at Los Angeles Premiere
Porsche revealed three one-of-one 911 models inspired by Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and Jessie at the Toy Story 5 world premiere in Los Angeles.
Lightning McQueen Bucket Arrives at Disneyland and Disney World June 9 UPDATE: Restocks Continue
The Cars 20th Anniversary Lightning McQueen Bucket went on sale June 9 at Disney's Hollywood Studios, sold out within a few hours, and is being periodically restocked.
Grand Floridian Cafe Closes July 20 for Refurbishment at Walt Disney World
Grand Floridian Cafe closes July 20 for refurbishment at Walt Disney World, with brunch moving to Cítricos during the mid-July through October closure.
Disney Store Adds Cars 20th Anniversary Radiator Springs Spirit Jersey
Disney Store released a Cars 20th Anniversary Radiator Springs Spirit Jersey for adults on June 9, 2026. The shirt costs $79.99 and is listed on backorder.