Did Disney get it right?

Okay, so we didn’t get all the dates that we might have wanted from last weekend’s D23 Disney Experiences Showcase. But we did learn that the Avengers Campus expansion at Disneyland will open in 2028... and that Walt Disney World’s Monstropolis will open in phases starting next year. Disney Experiences Chairman Thomas Mazloum also promised the return of Dreamfinder to EPCOT, a reimagined Tomorrowland at Disneyland, and - the holy grail of many Disney fans - a fix for Expedition Everest’s Disco Yeti.

Read all the details in our coverage from D23:

• Here is what Disney announced Saturday at D23

• Disney D23 shows off its largest Imagineering pavilion ever

And for additional news that did not make the Saturday night show: Disney theme park announcements keep coming

Plus, more analysis from Jake: Now it’s time for Disney to execute its theme park plans

And from me: What is the future for Disney’s D23 showcase?

Today is the first official day of operation for Dollywood’s new NightFlight Expedition. Learn more about this unique new Mack Rides hybrid dark ride attraction in Jeff Elliott’s review.

Also this week, sister park Silver Dollar City announced its plans for 2027: Silver Dollar City unveils its largest family roller coaster.

In other theme park reveals this week:

• Cotaland announces its opening date

• Iowa’s Lost Island plans first RMC Wild Moose coaster

Moving on to Six Flags, a long-awaited (and delayed) coaster is now open officially, and AJ Hummel reviews it for us: Montezooma returns to Knott’s Berry Farm

Staying with Knott’s, this year’s new Knott’s Scary Farm mazes will be the archeology-themed “Unearthed” and the animation-themed “Inked.” The latter is giving Walt Disney vibes with an animator bringing a very Mickey-looking cat to life with a drop of his own blood: Knott’s serves up a deranged Disney for Scary Farm.

• Six Flags reveals 2026 Halloween event details

Here are the current refurbishment schedules from Disneyland, Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando.

August 21: Haunted Mansion reopens as Haunted Mansion Holiday at Disneyland.

September 8: Indiana Jones Adventure closes at Disneyland, with no reopening date.

September 8-11: Mark Twain Riverboat closes at Disneyland.

September 14: Mad Tea Party closes at Disneyland, with no reopening dates.

September 14-16: Tom Sawyer Island closes at Disneyland.

September 15-20: The Untrainable Dragon closes at Universal Epic Universe.

September 21-24: Sailing Ship Columbia closes at Disneyland.

October 26: Volcano Bay closes for the season, with a planned return on or before April 1, 2027.

November 20: Jurassic Park River Adventure reopens at Islands of Adventure.

January 4 - February 2, 2027: Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges closes at Islands of Adventure.

January 25 - February 4, 2027: Fyre Drill closes at Universal Epic Universe.

February 8-19, 2027: Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey closes at Islands of Adventure.

Silly Symphony Swings is closed at Disney California Adventure with no reopening date yet.

Universal’s Horror Make-Up Show is closed at Universal Studios Florida. Estimated reopening in winter 2026.

Carousel of Progress is closed at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. New show debuts in 2027.

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Robert Niles