Disney Cruise Line marked the beginning of construction on its next vessel. On August 8, 2025, the Meyer Werft shipyard hosted the steel‑cutting ceremony in Papenburg, Germany. Present were Disney Signature Experiences President Joe Schott and Walt Disney Imagineering’s Philip Gennotte.
As of early August 2025, draining of the Rivers of America is visibly underway, after it and Tom’s Sawyer’s Island have been permanent closed. Construction barriers have been placed around affected areas, and water levels have dropped significantly over the past two weeks.
With back-to-school season upon us, Universal fans are already speculating about what the newly opened Epic Universe may do for Halloween. Universal’s Dark Universe land within Epic has emerged as a natural fit for Halloween-themed festivities.
Disney World has removed or covered most of the signs for the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, a Star Wars-themed hotel that remained in operation for a mere 19 months.
With its closing in September 2023, the Disney company took almost two years to remove the signs.
Residents of Kempston Hardwick in Bedfordshire say they have been left in the dark regarding the new Universal Studios Great Britain theme park, set to open in 2031. Those living on Manor Road report minimal direct contact from Universal or local authorities,...
Miral CEO Mohamed Abdalla Al Zaabi has confirmed that the upcoming Disney theme park in Abu Dhabi will not follow the traditional outdoor model used in most existing Disney destinations and will be a primarily indoor theme park.
A growing trend sees some homeschooling families using Disney parks—not as occasional field trips but as their primary classroom. This shift brings both potential benefits and significant downsides.
The parent company of Dollywood, Herschend Family Entertainment (HFE), has completed the sale of its California-based park assets. The transaction marks Herschend’s exit from the West Coast market and was confirmed through company filings and public statements.
Universal Orlando’s Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment has officially surpassed 1 million riders, becoming the first attraction at Universal’s new Epic Universe to reach this milestone. The announcement was made in early August 2025, less than three months after the park opened in May. Gregory Hall, the ride’s creative director, confirmed the news in a post celebrating the team’s achievement.
Harry Potter fans have a brand-new destination to look forward to as Warner Bros. is officially bringing a spellbinding new land to Yas Island as part of a major expansion of Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi.
Disney’s Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin officially shut down at Magic Kingdom on August 4, 2025 to begin a significant refurbishment. This marks another classic attraction rendered unavailable amid extensive work in Frontierland and Tomorrowland.
Universal Orlando Resort has confirmed that Haunt‑O‑Phonic: A Ghoulish Journey will be the new lagoon show for Halloween Horror Nights 34, marking the first lagoon show since the 2022 production Ghoulish! A Halloween Tale.