Walt Disney World has a massive construction wall problem, with large sections of the park under maintenance or construction. This has closed off large sections of three out of the four Walt Disney World parks. Most recently, additional construction walls have popped up in Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Walt Disney World’s Blizzard Beach water park will close again this fall for seasonal refurbishment. The park’s final day of operation is scheduled for Sunday, September 7, 2025, with a temporary closure beginning Monday, September 8th. No reopening date has been confirmed, and park hours are currently unavailable through the end of November.
On Saturday, August 30, 2025, a young boy was rescued after briefly walking along the elevated monorail track inside Hersheypark, located in Hershey, Pennsylvania. The child had become separated from his parents while visiting the park, prompting concern from nearby guests and staff.
A leading industry analyst forecasts that theme park operators may still need up to three years to return to 2019 attendance and revenue levels amid ongoing challenges.
KPop Demon Hunters is going up, up, up. Sony Pictures Animation and Netflix are reportedly engaged in early discussions regarding a KPop Demon Hunters sequel. While no sequel has been greenlit, both studios are interested in continuing the story. These conversations follow not only the film’s streaming success but also the limited theatrical release.
Amid mounting constraints in its land-based assets, The Walt Disney Company is increasingly emphasizing cruise operations as a scalable alternative. While theme‑park growth faces limitations—such as high operating costs, competition from rivals like Universal’s Epic Universe, and infrastructure saturation—Disney Cruise Line (DCL) has emerged for the company as a viable avenue for expansion.
Walt Disney World has removed references to a previously expected “exploding dynamite” finale like the one seen in Disneyland from its official description of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. The change follows the attraction’s extended closure, which began on January 6, 2025, for a major refurbishment expected to last into 2026.
At the recent Destination D23 event on August 31, 2025, Disney provided new details about Villains Land, a themed expansion planned for the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. This is the first land in any Disney park solely centered on the company’s well-known villain characters.
Magic Kingdom’s Big Thunder Mountain Railroad closed on January 6, 2025 for a major refurbishment that will extend through at least spring 2026.
Universal Parks has announced the launch of a new dining option tied to its annual Halloween Horror Nights event. The newly introduced Halloween Horror Nights Dining Pass offers guests a prepaid meal package designed to enhance their food experience during the event.
Disney Jr. has revealed plans for a new preschool animated series titled Marvel’s Avengers: Mightiest Friends, scheduled to premiere in 2027. This show will feature child versions of well-known Marvel characters including Iron Man, Captain America, Hulk, Black Panther, Black Widow, and Thor.
As of late August 2025, the Rivers of America at Magic Kingdom has been completely drained, clearing the way for removal of the riverboat track and advancing construction of the new Piston Peak National Park land.