The first sellout of the 2026 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party has occurred at Walt Disney World, with the November 24 event date no longer available. The November 24 party is the first date to sell out for the 2026 season. It falls on the Tuesday of Thanksgiving...
The Indiana Jones Stunt Show at Disney’s Hollywood Studios has been temporarily altered following a serious on-stage incident that resulted in a Cast Member injury, prompting a safety review and immediate operational changes. The long-running live stunt production, officially known as Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular!, experienced a malfunction involving one of its most recognizable mechanical effects during a performance earlier this week.
A Disney World Cast Member put himself directly in harm’s way this week—and may have prevented a serious tragedy—after a frightening malfunction during the Disney’s Hollywood Studios Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular boulder sequence sent a massive prop hurtling toward guests.
Rumors are beginning to circulate among theme park fans that Pennywise the Clown could be coming to Halloween Horror Nights in 2026, potentially in the form of a haunted house inspired by Stephen King’s IT. While the idea has sparked excitement across social media and fan circles, the actual evidence supporting the claim remains extremely limited.
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.
SeaWorld Orlando has announced the death of Katina, a well-known killer whale at the theme park, marking the end of a life that spanned five decades and left a lasting impact on guests, trainers, and the park’s marine animal care teams. The SeaWorld killer whale death was confirmed by the park on Sunday, December 21, 2025, following a period of declining health.
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.
Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, is testing a revised security screening process at some park entrances that separates guests into “wheels” and “no wheels” lines.
The Lightning Lane Premier Pass at Walt Disney World Resort sold out for eight consecutive days at Magic Kingdom during a peak holiday period, while also selling out for four consecutive days across all Walt Disney World parks. Magic Kingdom sellouts began on December 20th and will continue through December 27th. Resort-wide sellouts will start on December 23rd and run through December 26th.
Walt Disney World Resort has opened casting for performers of a new stage show, Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live!. The production is set to debut in summer 2026 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Orlando.
Former Disney Imagineer Joe Rohde attended a presentation from Universal creatives and walked away impressed. He compared its creative philosophy to that of Disney’s Animal Kingdom, the park he helped design.