HHN 35 tickets on sale now; DOJ sues SeaWorld & Busch Gardens; Disney spring break blockouts + Mardi Gras finale tonight.
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Halloween Horror Nights 35 Tickets Are Now on Sale
Universal just dropped HHN 35 tickets — and for the first time, two legendary icons are sharing the stage as co-ringmasters.
Halloween Horror Nights 35 runs 48 select nights from August 28 through November 1, 2026. This year's theme is Infernal Carnival of Nightmares, with Jack the Clown and longtime rival Dr. Oddfellow serving as co-hosts for the first time ever. Single-night tickets start at $88 (up to $130 on peak nights), with Express Passes ranging from $170 to $280. Premium Scream Night returns for two exclusive evenings — August 27 and October 19 — at $399 per person with all-you-care-to-enjoy food and beverage included. Universal is also offering an early booking discount on Premium Scream Night, reportedly saving guests up to $75.
Park Hopper Selling Out at Three Gates During Peak Spring Break Weeks
Spring break crowds have arrived in full force. Park Hopper availability has hit capacity and is unavailable for several peak dates at Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and Hollywood Studios — leaving multi-park guests scrambling to adjust their plans.
DinoLand Replacement Is Rising Fast at Animal Kingdom
Construction on the Monsters, Inc.-themed land replacing DinoLand U.S.A. is moving rapidly. Structural steel is now visible above the Animal Kingdom treeline in the former Chester & Hester's area, with a summer 2026 opening on the horizon.
Tonight · Final Concert
Mardi Gras Finale: All-American Rejects Close Out the 2026 Season Tonight
Universal Mardi Gras 2026 wraps its concert series tonight with The All-American Rejects taking the outdoor stage at Universal Studios Florida. The overall event officially ends April 4.
Limited Time · Through Apr 13
Super Mario Galaxy Experience Live Now at Super Nintendo World
Tied to the upcoming Super Mario Galaxy film, Universal's Super Nintendo World is hosting a limited-time Yoshi meet-and-greet alongside Galaxy-themed food and drinks — including Rosalina Cupcakes and Galaxy Popcorn — through April 13.
🎡 This Week in the Parks
Spring break is here. So is a landmark week for Disney.
Josh D'Amaro officially took the Disney CEO chair on March 18 — and his first ten days have been anything but quiet. Spring break crowds are packing the parks, Park Hopper is maxed out at three gates, and tomorrow Disney Adventure World (formerly Walt Disney Studios Park in Paris) opens with World of Frozen. Over at Universal, HHN 35 tickets just dropped and two classic horror icons return together for the first time.
Mar 29: World of Frozen Opens Apr 4: Mardi Gras Ends Apr 5: Easter HHN 35: Aug 28
🌊 SeaWorld & Busch Gardens
DOJ Sues United Parks Over Wheeled Walker Ban at SeaWorld and Busch Gardens
The U.S. Justice Department filed a civil rights lawsuit this week against United Parks & Recreation, alleging its ban on rollator-style wheeled walkers at SeaWorld Orlando, Busch Gardens Tampa, and other properties violates the ADA. The company began charging $40–$110 to rent alternatives after banning the devices, citing safety.
Fitz and the Tantrums Play Seven Seas Tonight as Festival Heads Into Final Stretch
Fitz and the Tantrums perform tonight at SeaWorld Orlando as part of the Seven Seas Food Festival, running through May 17 with 200+ global dishes and weekend concerts every Friday–Sunday.
☀️ 7-Day Outlook · Orlando Area
Great park day today — sunny and warm with NNE gusts up to 30 mph. Slight rain chance Sunday; 50% chance of storms by Monday. Clearing mid-week with a warm stretch through Thursday. Source: National Weather Service
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A Beloved Disney Springs Tenant Says Goodbye Tomorrow
Guests are already making farewell visits as a longtime Disney Springs retailer closes its doors Sunday, the latest in an ongoing evolution of the district's tenant mix.
D'Amaro's First Ten Days: A $1 Billion Baptism by Fire
Josh D'Amaro's first week as Disney CEO was marked by spring break chaos, the Paris park opening, and simultaneous challenges across the company — a preview of the ambition ahead.
Premium Scream Night Returns: $399 for Two Exclusive HHN Evenings
Universal's top-tier HHN experience is back Aug 27 & Oct 19 at $399/person with all-you-care-to-enjoy food and beverage. An early booking discount of up to $75 is available now.
Harry Potter HBO Series Drops First Official Teaser; New Voldemort Revealed
The HBO adaptation of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone has released its first teaser — and the new Voldemort casting is already generating buzz among Wizarding World fans.
Food, Wine & Garden Festival Continues Through May 10 in Tampa
Busch Gardens Tampa's Food, Wine & Garden Festival runs every Friday–Sunday through May 10, featuring global cuisine, craft cocktails, and live concerts on the Gwazi Courtyard stage.
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Seven Seas Food Festival Runs Through May 17 at SeaWorld Orlando
SeaWorld's Seven Seas Food Festival continues every Fri–Sun through May 17 with 200+ global dishes, Bayside Stadium concerts, and weekend entertainment.
"The Golden Boy of the Parks division steps into the CEO chair — and his first week confirms the parks era is only getting bigger."
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