Disney foodies! The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival starts next week, Aug. 27, 2026, and we can now prepare our taste buds for a journey around the world with the release of the Global Marketplace menus. The festival will celebrate its 30th year, so 30 special anniversary items are returning as fan favorites and reimagined classics. Disney World also released a first look at the adorable merch, including a soufflé-inspired mug, a Chip ‘n’ Dale Loungefly bag and a reusable tote bag that rolls up into a churro case.
ICYMI: Major updates about the future of Disney Parks were dropped during D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, and we’ve got you covered! At Disneyland, the Avengers Campus expansion now has an opening timeline targeted for 2028, and a major Tomorrowland reimagining is in the early stages of development. For Disney World, Disney revealed more details about the upcoming lands — Tropical Americas, Monstropolis, Piston Peak National Park and Villains Land (plus some surprises about the Yeti and Figment). For a roundup of all the D23 news for Disney Parks worldwide and Disney Cruise Line, hop over to our D23 announcements post.
We frogs attended a special media preview for Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood, getting a ghastly glimpse at the food, merch and even characters (hello, Pinhead) coming this season. From Steve’s Smuggled Peanut Butter Bites inspired by “Stranger Things” to Remmick’s Burnt Ends from “Sinners,” we have some new favorites and can’t wait to try more bites! Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood begins Sept. 3 and runs on select nights through Nov. 1, 2026 (and you can save on event tickets through Undercover Tourist).
Morsmordre! Dark Arts returns to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort. On select dates from Sept. 5 to Nov. 1, 2026, you can catch the Dark Arts at Hogwarts Castle projection show, which is back at Universal Islands of Adventure for the first time since 2022. Death Eaters, Lord Voldemort’s most loyal followers, will also descend upon Diagon Alley at Universal Studios Florida on select dates from Aug. 27 to Nov. 1.
Halloween Time officially kicks off today, Aug. 21, 2026, at Disneyland Resort! Hoppening daily through Oct. 31, 2026, you can find special entertainment, characters in new costumes, seasonal ride overlays and so many treats to try — with most offerings included with general admission. If you have a fall visit coming up, you’ll want to check out our Halloween Time 1-Day Park Hopper park plan to make sure you don’t miss out on the not-so-frightful fun. Plus, Oogie Boogie Bash parties have begun, and you can find more tips in our party park plan to maximize your night during the specially ticketed event.
It’s the final weeks of Electric Ocean at SeaWorld Orlando. Before summer ends, experience all the fun, including special animal presentations and glowing entertainment, capped off with a fireworks finale. Best of all, Undercover Tourist has an exclusive offer — for a limited time, get a free $20 In-Park Spend Voucher (valid for food, merch, animal tours or any other in-park purchase) with each SeaWorld Orlando Single-Day ticket.
That’s a wrap on the latest theme park news.
Hoppy planning!
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