Walt Disney World Resort’s list of restaurants participating in the 2026 Disney Dining Plan shows notable changes compared with the prior year, with dozens of eateries currently not listed as accepting prepaid dining credits on Disney’s official filters.
Walt Disney World Resort in Florida has introduced a summer vacation package promotion that offers free additional hotel nights and theme park days for certain bookings. The offer is part of a suite of seasonal deals designed for travel in 2026.
Serenity Bay on Disney’s private island Castaway Cay has a new BBQ restaurant for adults only. Earlier in 2025, Disney Cruise Line closed the former barbecue facility at Serenity Bay, sometimes known as Serenity Bay BBQ or Air Bay BBQ, which was an open-air picnic pavilion style location. A new structure known as Hangar 98 BBQ just opened mid-December.
Netflix announced via X on Christmas Eve that KPop Demon Hunters has officially surpassed 500 million total views on its platform since its June 20th release.
Nintendo has explained why Metroid Prime 4: Beyond did not adopt a fully open-world design, citing core franchise mechanics and long development constraints. The information comes from an interview with Famitsu, a Japanese video game magazine.
Universal Destinations & Experiences has filed a patent application describing a ride system intended to adjust attraction content in response to disability-related guest needs. The application, titled “Systems And Methods For Providing Enhanced Ride System...
Disneyland Resort has scheduled a series of 11 ride closures and maintenance projects for January 2026 as part of its annual refurbishment period. The updates affect attractions at both Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure. Each closure coincides with the traditional post-holiday maintenance window that follows high-volume winter travel.
Industry chatter and online casting reports have outlined several names being considered for the lead roles of Rapunzel and Flynn Rider in Disney’s live-action Tangled.
Legendary Entertainment has acquired the film adaptation rights to Alchemised, a novel by SenLinYu that originated from a Harry Potter fan fiction, in a deal reported to be worth seven figures. The agreement, reached before the book’s publication, is understood to exceed $3 million and is considered one of the more notable pre-publication movie rights sales in recent industry reporting.
Universal’s Islands of Adventure has filed a new construction permit that points to the possible development of a future attraction. Public records in Orange County, Florida, show that Universal City Development Partners has submitted a Notice of Commencement for work within the park. The filing lists Intamin as the contractor.
Universal Studios, part of Comcast’s global media and entertainment business, is reported to be exploring plans for a new theme park in Saudi Arabia. Sources indicate the project remains in its earliest conceptual stages, with no construction begun and no final agreement completed.
Disney+ and the ABC broadcast network have released the first official teaser trailer for an upcoming The Muppet Show special featuring Sabrina Carpenter and developed by Seth Rogen, set to premiere on February 4, 2026. The special marks the first major television event tied to the franchise in decades and celebrates the 50th anniversary of the original series.