Hi there! Welcome to our weekly roundup of the most interesting theme park news around Universal Orlando, the Walt Disney World Resort, SeaWorld Orlando, Universal Studios Hollywood, Disneyland Resort, other theme parks and more.
Weekly Roundup of Theme Park News
- Universal Destinations & Experiences revealed two additional haunted houses, bringing Five Nights at Freddy's and WWE Presents: The Wyatt Sicks to Halloween Horror Nights at Orlando and Hollywood. These two officially complete the 2025 house lineup for Orlando, while we await the final house (and Terror Tram) announcement for Hollywood. To catch up on the rest of the house announcements, hop over to our Orlando and Hollywood house guides.
- Staying in the spooky spirit, Howl-O-Scream Orlando is introducing a new icon for its fifth year. Meet Havoc, a half-man, half-nightmare. The Face of Fear has emerged from the ashes with glowing violet eyes, and is ready for chaos and vengeance. All five houses have been revealed with the latest announcement of "Widow's Nest." Enter an abandoned Victorian orphanage covered in cobwebs, and escape from a once-renowned seamstress who now spins her creations from silk and bone to trap those who dare to enter.
- Trick-or-treat! Disney's giving us lots of goodies to eat at Magic Kingdom Park during regular park hours and exclusively during Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party this year. Plus, don't miss special novelties, such as the Jack Skellington Gravestone Popcorn Bucket (as pictured), which is only available during the party. For a full list of Halloween menu items, check out our foodie guide.
- Jock Lindsey's Hangar Bar is getting a new Halloween makeover this year! The Disney Eats Instagram account shared a first look at some of the bites you'll find, starting Aug. 19 at Disney Springs.
- Whose daring deeds are great theater? Hercules! Onboard the upcoming Disney Destiny cruise ship, "Disney Hercules" will premiere as the newest DCL Broadway-style stage show. Disney Cruise Line gave an inside look at the cast's rehearsals in Toronto. Plus, we got a preview of the Titans of the Underworld, which will be brought to life using exoskeleton technology. The Disney Destiny starts sailing Nov. 20, 2025, and we can't wait to see "Zero to Hero" and a new original song, "Shooting Star"!
- NBC announced a new TV special celebrating the opening of Universal Epic Universe. Hosted by Joe Manganiello, "Inside the Worlds of Epic Universe" will take you on a journey through the five worlds, as well as behind the scenes with exclusive interviews from Universal filmmakers, including Steven Spielberg. It premieres Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, at 9 p.m. ET on NBC.
- Did you miss our live Disney Planning Workshop? No worries! You can replay it here from our YouTube channel. During this session, Undercover Tourist's trusted experts cover everything you need to know about planning your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World Resort. Feel free to leave additional questions in the comments, and hop over to our Holiday Planning blog post for more tips.
That's a wrap on the latest theme park news.
Hoppy planning!
