THEME PARK

May 16 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Disneyland Plans New Shopping Hub on Toy Story Lot

Disneyland is filing private building permits with the City of Anaheim for a new outdoor shopping area on the Toy Story parking lot, part of its $1. 9 billion DisneylandForward plan. The permits cover two addresses on Katella Avenue, located just north of the Toy Story lot and opposite the Anaheim G

reading time less than a minute
May 05 2026BUSINESS

Pop Mart’s plan to ride the Labubu wave with its Beijing theme park

Pop Mart brought its Beijing theme park back online earlier this month, making a bold bet on the Labubu series. The tiny vinyl figures—once a quiet corner of the toy aisle—have exploded into a global craze, landing everywhere from street stalls to high-end collabs. Instead of playing it safe, the co

reading time less than a minute
Apr 28 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Halloween Fun at the Magic Kingdom in 2026

In 2026, the Magic Kingdom will host its annual Halloween party with fresh twists on classic favorites. Guests can meet spooky characters such as Jack Skellington, Sally, and a host of Disney villains that will wander the streets for the first time this season. Classic couples like Ariel and Eric, a

reading time less than a minute
Apr 28 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A Night of Mystery: How a Classic Cartoon Helped Bring Back the Magic

Universal Studios Hollywood opened its gates last week for a special after‑hours event that surprised many visitors. The highlight was a Scooby‑Doo themed mystery set in the historic Little Europe backlot, the very place where the studio’s early monster movies were shot. Guests were invited to uncov

reading time less than a minute
Feb 15 2026BUSINESS

Theme Parks, Homes and Dollars: How Disney’s New Plans Shape Local Real Estate

Disney is using its biggest attractions to stir up housing markets across the U. S. When a theme park gets bigger, it brings more jobs, tourists and money into the area, which in turn pushes up house prices and encourages new rental projects. The company’s latest moves show how careful planning ca

reading time less than a minute
Jan 27 2026CRIME

A Family Fight at Universal Orlando Over Parking Tickets

At Universal Orlando, a family of four allegedly attacked a hotel employee over a parking validation issue. The incident happened at the Portofino Bay Hotel on January 19. The family had four parking tickets, but only two could be validated. The employee noticed one of the women trying to validate a

reading time less than a minute
Jan 19 2026HEALTH

A Sad Event at Universal Orlando's Mummy Ride

In late November 2025, a tragic incident occurred at Universal Orlando. A 70-year-old woman passed away after experiencing the Revenge of the Mummy ride. This news came from a state report that tracks injuries at theme parks. The ride is known for its thrilling, high-speed twists and turns. It's no

reading time less than a minute
Jan 03 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Disneyland's 70th Birthday Bash: What's Back and What's Gone

Disneyland's big 70th birthday party is making a comeback in 2026. After taking a break for Halloween and Christmas, the fun will start up again on January 8th. But not everything is coming back. Some shows and parades will be missing. The party started last May and will wrap up on August 9th, 2026

reading time less than a minute
Dec 03 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Chilly Days at Dollywood: What to Expect When the Temperature Drops

Dollywood is a popular theme park with over 50 rides and attractions. However, when the temperature drops, some of these rides may close. This is because certain rides have specific temperature limits. For example, Big Bear Mountain, Wild Eagle, Lightning Rod, and FireChaser Express will close if th

reading time less than a minute
Nov 26 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Disney's Olaf Joins the Robot Roster: A New Era of Theme Park Tech

Disney's latest addition to its theme park robots is Olaf, the lovable snowman from Frozen. This isn't just any Olaf, though; it's a life-size, animatronic version that will greet guests in the World of Frozen lands at international Disney Parks. The debut is set for March 29, 2026, at Disneyland Pa

reading time less than a minute