Universal Studios Hollywood has begun testing its upcoming roller‑coaster attraction, Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift, scheduled to open in 2026. The ride will reach a top speed of 72 mph, making it the fastest roller coaster within the Universal Destinations & Experiences portfolio.
Late October will offer new flexibility to annual passholders at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida as an updated calendar has added several “Good-to-Go” days. The resort added four new dates: October 27th, 28th, 29th and 30th. On those dates, annual passholders may enter any of the theme parks without needing to secure a park-reservation ahead of time.
Located in the Africa section of Disney’s Animal Kingdom, the quick‑service window known as Kusafiri Coffee Shop & Bakery (often simply “Kusafiri”) has modified its offerings to include lunch and dinner, in addition to its traditional breakfast and snack items.
In a release issued on 20 October 2025, Miral—the operator of major leisure destinations including Yas Island and Saadiyat Island including the upcoming Disneyland Abu Dhabi—reported a record‑breaking summer across its portfolio of attractions, hotels and cultural sites as it prepared to unveil its upcoming Harry Potter attractions.
Six Flags Qiddiya, a theme park under construction near Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is preparing to launch what is expected to be the world’s tallest, fastest, and longest roller coaster.
The ride, named Falcon’s Flight, has been developed by Swiss coaster manufacturer Intamin, and it forms a central part of the park’s first development phase. Based on current specifications released by the park and industry sources, Falcon’s Flight is designed to break several global records when it opens, which is currently scheduled for late 2025.
The annual celebration at Universal Orlando Resort — titled Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval — has announced its dates for 2026. According to a recent update, the event will run daily from February 7 through April 4, 2026 at Universal Studios Florida. Visitors can begin to schedule their spring vacation to the event, which is included with general admission.
KPop Demon Hunters is continuing up, up, up this year as the Netflix streaming musical sensation has taken 6 of the top 10 Halloween costumes spots this year.
Netflix is reissuing a sing‑along version of KPop Demon Hunters in theaters over Halloween weekend, and this time AMC is participating. The reissue is timed amid comparatively weak box office momentum in October 2025.
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay and the operators behind Earl of Sandwich have announced a collaboration to open a British‑style gastropub named Gordon Ramsay at The Carnaby in the Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California.
The creators behind KPop Demon Hunters have publicly rejected the idea of a live‑action remake, citing the story’s tone, visual flexibility, and pacing as better suited to animation. Co‑directors and writers Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans addressed the matter in recent interviews.
LEVEL99, an interactive gaming and entertainment company, has begun hiring staff for its upcoming Disney Springs venue. Job listings published on Level99’s careers site reveal the initial leadership roles are now open.
Walt Disney World has announced that Mickey’s PhilharMagic at Magic Kingdom will close temporarily beginning November 1, 2025, for a refurbishment. The downtime is expected to last approximately three weeks. The calendar already lists showtimes again on November 23rd, indicating the plan is to have the attraction back online ahead of Thanksgiving.