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Get ready to scream! Universal Orlando has released tickets for this year's Halloween Horror Nights, which begins Aug. 28. 🔗 ⬇️

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Universal Orlando has announced its first haunted house for this year's Halloween Horror Nights: Jack & Oddfellow: Chaos & Control

Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights will run for select nights from Aug. 28 through Nov. 1, 2026.

Disney Believe, Disney Cruise Line’s fourth Wish-class ship 🛳️, is set to begin sailing in late 2027.

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Josh D'Amaro becomes the new CEO of The Walt Disney Company, having previously served as the head of Disney Experiences. He officially took the reins on Wednesday, March 18, replacing Bob Iger at Disney's annual shareholders meeting.
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Stardust Racers, the popular coaster at Universal's Epic Universe theme park, won't reopen this month as planned.

The coaster's temporary closure has been extended again, and it is expected to last through April 5.

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Bluey’s Wild World at Conservation Station opens at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on May 26.

The new 'Bluey' experience will feature games from the TV series and photos ops will Bluey and Bingo.

There will also be an area where visitors can see animals native to Australia.

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A new Animation Academy experience is coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios.

Olaf Draws! will feature an animatronic Olaf that will host a class as guests learn to draw a Disney character from Disney animators who will appear in pre-recorded videos.

Each class will feature a different character to sketch, including Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Genie, Stitch, Ursula and more.

The experience will be part of The Magic of Disney Animation, which is set to open this summer.

Disney has named Josh D’Amaro, an executive who currently runs the company's theme parks division, as its next CEO.

D'Amaro will step into the role and succeed current CEO Bob Iger who retire later this year.

After a few delays, the Blue Man Group has set a new opening date for its Orlando return. Performances will begin May 1 at the new Blue Man Theater at ICON Park. Tickets go on sale Jan. 16 at 10 a.m. ET.

Start Saying Your Goodbyes: Disney World has set the closing date for Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith at Disney's Hollywood Studios. The coaster's last day of operation will be March 1, 2026.

The ride is getting a Muppet makeover and will reopen as Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets in the summer.