Universal Orlando’s 2026 Event Calendar
Date Event 23rd & 24th January Rock the Universe 7th February – 4th April Universal Mardi Gras 1st March to 31st May Butterbeer Season 1st August to 1st September Back to Hogwarts 15th August to 30th September Passholder Appreciation Days 28th August to 1st November Universal Orlando Halloween Horror Nights Select Nights in Fall Dark […]
Jurassic Park River Adventure Closed for 11-month refurbishment
Jurassic Park River Adventure has officially closed at Islands of Adventure for an 11th month refurbishment. Universal has confirmed this planned maintenance and will be closed until 19th November 2026. Please bear in mind that these dates may change. As of 6th January 2026, the walls were up by early morning at Islands of Adventure […]
Hong Kong Disneyland Expansion Shuts Down Tomorrowland Stage
At Hong Kong Disneyland, the Tomorrowland stage that once greeted guests with sights and sounds of futuristic entertainment has fallen silent as a major expansion project gears up. The familiar large screen at the heart of the Tomorrowland stage — located just beside the Expo Shop — has been switched off and the structure itself […]
Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach Open for the Summer
Disney has confirmed that its two water parks at Walt Disney World — Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach — will both be open at the same time during the summer of 2026. This marks a return to overlapping operations; in recent years the parks usually took turns being open, with only one available at a […]
Walt Disney World Marathon 2026
The 2026 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend presented by State Farm is set to bring its signature mix of athletic challenge, Disney storytelling, and festive energy to runners and spectators alike from 7th January to 11th January 2026 at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. This annual celebration of fitness includes a suite of […]
runDisney Releases Full 2026/27 Race Calendar
runDisney has unveiled its complete 2026–2027 race calendar, giving runners and Disney fans plenty of time to plan their training schedules, travel, and race entries for both in-person events at Walt Disney World Resort and virtual races that you can do from anywhere. The schedule stretches from the fall of 2026 through spring 2027 and […]
Universal Studios – United Kingdom – Update December 2025
The long-awaited Universal Studios project in the United Kingdom has just taken a crucial step forward. On 16 December 2025, the UK government granted planning permission for a full-scale Universal theme park and resort set to rise near Bedford in Bedfordshire. This approval paves the way for Universal Destinations & Experiences to progress into detailed […]
Universal Orlando’s Horror Make-Up Show Closing
Universal Orlando has revealed that one of its long-running live attractions, the Horror Make-Up Show at Universal Studios Florida, will wrap up its current run in early January 2026, with the final performance scheduled for 4th January. After decades of entertaining guests with a mix of practical effects demonstrations and audience participation, the show will […]
Pete’s Silly Sideshow Refurbishment Update
Walt Disney World has updated its plans for maintenance at Pete’s Silly Sideshow, the popular character meet-and-greet area in Magic Kingdom’s Storybook Circus. What was previously scheduled to close on 5th January 2026 will now begin its temporary shutdown one day earlier, with the last day of operation now 4th January 2026. This seasonal closure […]
Cinderella Castle Refurbishment
Disney will start repainting Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom start January 2026. This is part of the project to restore the castle to it’s classic appearance. The project timeline stretches across 2026 with work expected to wrap up later in the year. The moat around Cinderella Castle will be drained to allow crews to access […]