John Cena Classic Heads to Disney World — Dates, Tickets & Accessibility
WWE comes to ESPN Wide World of Sports on 14–15 December. Here are the UK ticket-sale times, venue essentials and accessibility details still to confirm.
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Typhoon Lagoon Reopens in January — Check Your Winter Water-Park Plans
Typhoon Lagoon reopens on 27 January 2027. Here is what winter visitors need to know about the changeover and Disney’s seasonal water-park pass.
Dark Universe Is Getting an Indoor Coaster — Universal Confirms Construction Is Underway
Universal has confirmed a new indoor coaster for Dark Universe at Epic Universe. Construction is underway, but the theme and opening date remain under wraps.
Jock Lindsey’s Is Getting Festive — and the Menu Runs Into January
Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar has a festive menu from 10 November 2026 to 11 January 2027. Here’s what’s coming and what to check before visiting.
Earl the Squirrel Is Joining Universal’s Christmas Parade — But Not Until December
Earl the Squirrel is getting his own giant balloon. Here’s why November visitors shouldn’t expect to see it in Universal’s Christmas parade just yet.
Christmas at Disney World and Universal Orlando 2026: What’s Coming
Christmas is coming to Disney World and Universal Orlando. Explore the 2026 festive highlights, ticket essentials and our two complete planning guides.
Tropical Americas at Animal Kingdom: New Encanto and Indiana Jones Rides Coming in 2027
Dinosaurs are out, magical houses and ancient temples are in. Disney’s Animal Kingdom is undergoing one of its biggest transformations, with the former DinoLand U.S.A. making way for Tropical Americas, a brand-new land inspired by the landscapes, wildlife and cultures of Central and South America. The 11-acre development is scheduled to open in 2027, bringing…
Tree of Life Awakenings Returns to Animal Kingdom This November
Disney’s Animal Kingdom is getting a little more nighttime magic back, with Tree of Life Awakenings returning from 1 November 2026. The short projection shows transform the Tree of Life after dark, using colourful animated imagery, lighting and music to bring the animals carved into its trunk to life. They’re easy to miss if you’ve only…
Volcano Bay Is Closing for Winter – Here’s What You Need to Know
If Volcano Bay is part of your Universal Orlando plans this winter, there’s a fairly important detail to know before packing the swimming stuff: the entire water park is closing for several months. Universal Volcano Bay will begin a maintenance closure on Monday 26 October 2026, with its current planned reopening on or before Thursday 1 April 2027….
Monstropolis Starts Opening in 2027, But the Door Coaster Will Have to Wait
Disney’s Hollywood Studios is getting ready to welcome humans into Monstropolis in 2027, but if the thing you are most excited about is that enormous Monsters, Inc. door-vault coaster, there is one fairly important detail to know before you start planning your trip. The coaster will not be part of the first phase opening. Disney…
