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.
- Killer dolls, demon bounty hunters and tortured artists — oh my! Universal Orlando revealed four new original haunted houses for the Halloween Horror Nights 2025 lineup. In El Artista: A Spanish Haunting, you're transported to 19th-century Spain where an artist's work comes alive and possesses him. In Dolls: Let's Play Dead, shrink down to the size of a doll yourself, but don't end up like the other demented toys owned by a twisted little girl. In Grave of the Fresh, enter the underworld overtaken by flesh-eating creatures. And in Hatchet and Chains: Demon Bounty Hunters, red-hot lava demons are melting everything in their path. For more details about the event, hop over to our Halloween Horror Nights guide.
- Can't make it to Horror Nights in Orlando (or Hollywood) this fall? The terror is slowly spreading. Universal Horror Unleashed has its next "victim" in sight — Chicago! This new year-round experience will eventually make its way to the Midwest in the future (the exact timeline is still in the dark). The first location in Las Vegas is set to open Aug. 14, 2025, and it will feature four haunted houses, four themed areas and dining options.
@undercovertourist Which team would you be joining?! 🧐 Did you know that you can SAVE BIG by booking your tickets to Disney After Hours through Undercover Tourist?! Limited events remain for both Disney’s Hollywood Studios and EPCOT, so head over to UndercoverTourist.com to secure your tickets! We all had an absolute blast at Disney After Hours in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! This separately ticketed event is the perfect way to seek all of the thrills by riding as much as you can, or have a chill night at the park with rare character greetings, and very low crowds! Regardless of your agenda, this is how you’re going to want to enjoy the park on your next visit to Walt Disney World! #waltdisneyworld #disneyparks #disney #disneyafterhours #disneyworld ♬ original sound - Undercover Tourist
- Are you Team Thrill or Team Chill? Well, you only have a limited time before Disney After Hours events are over in 2025! These after-hours events are the perfect time to enjoy low wait times and crowds, rare character greetings and unlimited snacks at Hollywood Studios and EPCOT. Plus, Disney has confirmed that After Hours will return to Magic Kingdom in 2026, with exact dates to be announced later.
- The Force is strong with ... soda. Coca-Cola and Disney are collaborating once again for a new special collection, available for a limited time starting July 7, 2025. In total, there will be 30 specialty bottles and cans featuring "Star Wars" characters and scenes, with three of those designs exclusive to Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts.
- Oogie Boogie Bash party tickets are on sale now, available directly through Disney. A few dates have already sold out (Sept. 16, Oct. 12 and Oct. 31), so hop on it now if you're planning to attend this Halloween party at the Disneyland Resort! If you'd like an extra special treat, Oogie Boogie Bash Dessert Party reservations will be available starting July 3. The experience includes Halloween-themed desserts and beverages, along with reserved viewing for the Frightfully Fun Parade.
That's a wrap on the latest theme park news.
Hoppy planning!
