Level99 announces its June opening date at Disney Springs — plus Toy Story 5 opens Friday and Magic Kingdom stays open until midnight on July 4.
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Level99 has a June opening date at Disney Springs — 63 challenges, no screens.
The massive interactive gaming venue takes over the former DisneyQuest building — plus Toy Story 5 opens Friday with a Disneyland cameo, Magic Kingdom gets midnight hours on July 4, and EPCOT's Canadian eatery is nearly ready.
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★ Disney · Disney Springs
Level99 announces its June opening date at Disney Springs
Level99, the immersive social gaming venue taking over the former NBA Experience and DisneyQuest building at Disney Springs, has announced it will open this June. Attractions Magazine has the full breakdown — 63 physical and mental challenges spread across multiple floors, a dining component, and ticketed entry. Chip and Co confirmed the official opening date , and AllEars confirmed three of the confirmed games . Level99 already operates locations in Boston, Pittsburgh, and Charlotte — the Disney Springs outpost will be the largest yet, filling a gap left after DisneyQuest closed in 2017.
★ Sources: Attractions Magazine → | Chip and Co →
Toy Story 5 opens Friday — early reviews call it the comfort movie families need
Toy Story 5 hits theaters this Friday, June 19, and advance reviews are warm. Attractions Magazine's review calls it "a gentle, funny, and surprisingly timely return to what made the franchise special." Ahead of the premiere, WDWNT reports Disneyland makes a brief surprise cameo in the film — and Taylor Swift's "I Knew It, I Knew You" from the soundtrack is already sitting at Billboard #1. Expect Toy Story Land at Hollywood Studios to see a surge this weekend.
★ Sources: Attractions Magazine → | WDWNT →
⬤ Disney · Magic Kingdom
Magic Kingdom open until midnight on July 4 — extended hours all holiday week
Walt Disney World has posted extended hours for the July 4 holiday week. Magic Kingdom stays open until midnight on Independence Day; other parks get extended evening windows June 30 through July 4. WDWNT has the full hour-by-hour list.
EPCOT's La Poutinerie chimney is finished — Canadian eatery nearly ready to open
Construction on La Poutinerie, EPCOT's new Canadian-themed quick-service spot, is in the final stretch. The chimney is complete and decorative geese and maple leaf details have been added. WDWNT has photos.
Muppets, Maui, and an Imagineering AI reveal.
Disney · Hollywood Studios
Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge temporarily relocated at Hollywood Studios — photos
Disney · Imagineering
How Disney is using Adobe AI tools to help Imagineers design theme park attractions
Imagineers explain the physics keeping riders safe on Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets
Disney · Port Orleans
Full tour: renovated Royal Guest Rooms at Port Orleans Riverside are now open
Universal to preview Halloween Horror Nights 2026 at Midsummer Scream convention
RunDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend moves up a week for its 2027 dates
Toy Story 5 is the comfort movie families need right now.
— Attractions Magazine — June 17, 2026
★ 7-Day Orlando Outlook
Scorching through Juneteenth at 96–97° — Saturday brings a 60% storm chance and a brief break.
Coming up in the parks
Toy Story 5 opens in theaters + Juneteenth
Pixar's sequel arrives nationally. Federal holiday — parks typically busy.
Father's Day + Busch Gardens Father's Day Brunch
Special brunch event at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. Also: Giraffe Celebration Weekend ends.
July 4 at Walt Disney World — Magic Kingdom open until midnight
Extended hours Jun 30–Jul 4 across multiple parks. SeaWorld Red, White & BBQ also running.
Universal Celestial Goodnight debuts at Epic Universe
New nightly fireworks and fountain spectacular in Celestial Park. Runs every night.
Moana live-action opens in theaters
Disney's live-action reimagining with Dwayne Johnson as Maui arrives nationwide.
Mickey's Home Alone holiday special announced for Disney+, Disney Jr., and Disney Channel
Dwayne Johnson on why Maui means "everything" to him — behind-the-scenes Moana video
New Muppet Treasure Island merchandise collection just dropped online
Patriotic Mickey Mouse plush celebrating America's 250th anniversary arrives at Disney World
Universal expanding its Midsummer Scream presence with HHN 2026 previews this summer
Dollywood's NightFlight Expedition hybrid coaster/raft ride delayed to mid-August
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★ SOURCES · ATTRACTIONS MAGAZINE · CHIP AND CO · WDWNT · LAUGHING PLACE · THEME PARK INSIDER · ALLEARS · ORLANDO INFORMER ★