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
- Can you smell it? The fog? That only means one thing ... horror is unleashed once again upon Universal Studios Florida. Halloween Horror Nights 2025 officially begins tonight (Aug. 29), continuing on select nights through Nov. 2, 2025. This year, you can expect popular haunted houses inspired by "Five Nights at Freddy's," "Terrifier" and "Fallout," as well as original Universal houses such as El Artista: A Spanish Haunting and Gálkn: Monsters of the North. Plus, there's new entertainment, street experiences, food and drinks, merch and more. Follow us on Instagram as we bring you along (safely from the comfort of your couch) to the opening night.
- If you're looking for treats rather than tricks, SeaWorld Orlando's Spooktacular event is back! On select dates from Aug. 30 to Nov. 2, 2025, families can enjoy a variety of Halloween festivities, including trick-or-treating, a newly themed harvest maze, mermaid encounters, storytelling, crafts and a Sesame Street Halloween parade.
@undercovertourist 🥄✨ Say bonjour to the new Remy Milk Shake at EPCOT’s Food & Wine Festival! Inspired by everyone’s favorite little chef, this creamy creation is as magnifique as it is magical. Only at Walt Disney World—grab yours before it scurries away! 🇫🇷🐭 Don’t forget to check out our entire guide to International Food and Wine Festival on our website UndercoverTourist.com! 🐸 #EPCOTFoodAndWine #RemyMilkShake #DisneyEats #LittleChefBigFlavor ♬ original sound - Undercover Tourist
- Bon appétit! EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival kicked off this week and will continue through Nov. 22, 2025. From returning fan-favorites to new bites and bevvies (including this brand-new Remy Milkshake!), you can sample so many international flavors from Brazil, Greece, India and many more countries. Your favorite frogs have created a downloadable infographic, organized in walking order, to help you pick out your must-try items. Hop over to our main Food and Wine Festival guide or the full list of menus for more information on this year's event.
- Celebrate World Princess Week with the Disney Princess Concert, filmed in front of a live audience at Disneyland Park and featuring Jodi Benson (Ariel), Paige O'Hara (Belle), Auli'i Cravalho (Moana) and Anika Noni Rose (Tiana). It's premiering on YouTube at 6 p.m. Aug. 29, and will be available soon on Disney+.
- Arrrgh, me mateys. Today, The Beak and Barrel opens its tavern doors to travelers of all ages in search of tropical libations in Adventureland. The new "Pirates of the Caribbean"-themed pub serves alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks, as well as a few small bites. Upon opening, advance reservations are required (and are currently booked up) — but keep checking in case anyone decides to walk the plank (err, cancels their reservation). Say hi to Rummy, the parrot, for us!
- Dreaming of going on a Disney cruise? New Disney Cruise Line itineraries for spring 2026 and fall 2027 are here! Select sailings include an expanded season for Texas and California departures and a new stop at Puerto Plata in the Dominican Republic. Out of Florida, there are many Bahamian and Caribbean cruises to choose from, which include stops at Disney's private island destinations. Disney Castaway Club members can now take advantage of their early booking window, while the general public will be able to start booking Sept. 2, 2025. While it may seem far in the future, you can put down a 10% deposit and pay installments before you set sail — lock in your vacation with exclusive savings from Undercover Tourist!
That's a wrap on the latest theme park news.
Hoppy planning!
