Hi there! Welcome to our weekly roundup of the most interesting news around Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort, Disney Cruise Line, Universal Orlando, Universal Studios Hollywood and other theme parks and cruise lines.
Weekly Roundup of Theme Park and Cruise News
- New Disneyland Halloween Time 2026 details have materialized, along with a sneak peek of Mickey and Minnie's all-new Halloween costumes. Many fan-favorite offerings return, including Halloween Screams nighttime spectacular, Plaza de la Familia celebrations and ride overlays. Tickets for the after-hours special event, Oogie Boogie Bash, go on sale starting June 18, 2026. Plus, we got news that the Paint the Night parade and Wondrous Journeys will stick around through Aug. 20, 2026, a little over an extra week after the 70th Anniversary Celebration officially ends Aug. 9, 2026.
- If you're attending an After Hours event at Magic Kingdom or Hollywood Studios, you can now experience some of the newly reopened rides! Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin, as well as Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets, are now available to ride over and over again with limited crowds (and unlimited snacks).
- Wackadoo! Bluey's Wild World at Conservation Station has transitioned to a standby line, and joining a virtual queue is no longer needed. Since our first-day visit, we've been back to play with Bluey and Bingo, and noticed some new games have been introduced, such as Elephant March and Animal Statue. Toadally awesome to see that this new experience can be different with each visit! We also tried all the Bluey treats in our new Cool Kids' Summer food vlog.
- Get ready for a historic moment in Monstropolis! Mike, Sulley and all their monster friends are preparing to welcome humans into their world for the first time. Disney shared new storyline details about the "Monsters, Inc."-themed land coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios. Humans will soon be able to visit iconic places such as Harryhausen's and the Glob Theater, and take a ride on Disney's first suspended roller coaster. Stay tuned for more details to come!
- Celebrate the "Cars" 20th anniversary with a Lightning McQueen popcorn bucket! It'll be racing into Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort starting June 9, 2026.
- Undercover Tourist's Bring on Summer Giveaway is here! Enter here for a chance to win a 5-day, 4-night vacation for a family of four to Universal Orlando Resort, and view the full terms and conditions on our website. The giveaway ends June 12, 2026, and the winner must redeem the prize by June 14, 2027.
- There are so many ways to celebrate Pride Month at Universal Orlando Resort, whether you don Love Is Universal merch or try a rainbow-colored treat. Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night in June, the Red Coconut Club is also hosting Love Is Universal nights, complete with specialty drinks such as the Rainbow Static and Neon Nights. (It also happens to run at the same time as Re(d)tro Nights, an '80s and '90s-inspired overlay with arcade games, photo ops and throwback hits.)
- Take a first look at the themed merch that will be available at Universal Kids Resort when it opens July 1, 2026, in Frisco, Texas. From SpongeBob shoulder pals to a Shrek tote bag (complete with an onion keychain), you'll surely find a souvenir that speaks to you.
That's a wrap on the latest theme park news.
Hoppy planning!
