HHN 2026 reveals Stranger Things 5 + Sinners · Monstropolis cranes tower over HS · Tropical Americas construction update · Mickey's NSSH savings
★ Mon Jul 13 · 5 min read
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Stranger Things 5 and Sinners are both coming to Halloween Horror Nights 2026
Universal Orlando fires its first big HHN 2026 salvo with a double reveal — the Upside Down returns, and Ryan Coogler's vampire epic makes its haunted house debut. Plus: Monstropolis cranes loom over Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom's Tropical Americas rises, and the Muppets rock out at Rock 'n' Roller Coaster.
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★ Universal Orlando · Halloween Horror Nights
The Upside Down is back — and it's bringing vampires with it
Universal Orlando has officially announced two of its marquee haunted houses for Halloween Horror Nights 2026: Stranger Things 5 is returning to HHN for one final trip through the Upside Down, and Ryan Coogler's Academy Award-winning supernatural horror film Sinners brings its Mississippi Delta vampires to the event for the first time. Stranger Things has been one of the most popular HHN houses in the event's history, while Sinners — which swept awards season earlier this year — marks the rare prestige horror film making the jump to a haunted house in its debut year. No dates for HHN 2026 have been officially announced yet, but the houses keep stacking up.
★ Sources: Orlando Informer (ST5) · Orlando Informer (Sinners) →
★ Disney · Hollywood Studios
Construction cranes tower over Galaxy's Edge as Monstropolis rises at Hollywood Studios
The Monsters, Inc. roller coaster under construction at Disney's Hollywood Studios has reached a new milestone, with towering construction cranes now visible from multiple areas of the park — including from inside Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. WDW News Today documented the cranes , noting that Monstropolis' steel structure is reshaping the park's skyline as the new coaster takes shape. The attraction is being built in the area adjacent to Galaxy's Edge and will eventually connect to a new Monstropolis land themed to the beloved Pixar film.
★ Source: WDW News Today →
⬤ Disney · Animal Kingdom
Tropical Americas shows major progress as Encanto and Indiana Jones rides take shape
Attractions Magazine has a fresh construction update from Disney's Animal Kingdom, where the new Tropical Americas land continues to rise in the former DinoLand U.S.A. footprint. Future homes of two new rides — one themed to Encanto and one to Indiana Jones — are clearly taking shape.
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⬤ Disney · Hollywood Studios
Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets merchandise rocks into Hollywood Studios
New products inspired by Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets are now available at Disney's Hollywood Studios, following the ride's May reopening with its new Muppets theme. Stickers, totes, and more are now in the parks.
Moana earns the crowd, cooling stations open, and Level99 unlocks at Disney Springs.
Moana live-action earns Verified Hot from audiences on Rotten Tomatoes
Despite a slower-than-expected box office start, the live-action Moana remake has been embraced by audiences — earning "Verified Hot" status on Rotten Tomatoes with strong fan approval scores.
Disney · Hollywood Studios
New cooling towers and character movement arrive at Hollywood Studios
TouringPlans spotted new cooling tower stations at Hollywood Studios, along with character location updates. The additions come amid heat index values approaching 103°F in Central Florida this week.
Disney · Disney Springs
First look inside Level99's 63 challenge rooms at Disney Springs
Attractions Magazine went inside Level99 at Disney Springs, documenting the new interactive entertainment venue's 63 challenge rooms, themed mini-games, Detroit-style pizza, and art scavenger hunt. Extended hours are now in effect.
Universal · Epic Universe
Captain Cacao Shake debuts at Celestial Park — and it's one of Epic's best treats
The Satellite Shakes kiosk in Celestial Park at Epic Universe has a new addition: the Captain Cacao's Starlight Voyage Shake. Chip and Co called it one of the park's most unique treats — an understated pickup window that keeps delivering.
Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party: 35 dates remain, discounts available
TouringPlans notes that all 35 remaining Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party dates are still available — and discounts can be found if you know where to look. The party runs select evenings through November.
When Stranger Things and Sinners both land at the same Halloween Horror Nights, the most anticipated night in Orlando just got a lot harder to book.
— Park Pulse Daily — Jul 13, 2026
★ 7-Day Orlando Outlook
Heat index near 103° today — afternoon thunderstorms likely, then a sunny stretch ahead mid-week.
Coming up in the parks
SeaWorld: FIFA Fan Zone ends + Pass Member Picnic
Last day for the Coca-Cola FIFA World Cup 2026 Fan Zone at SeaWorld Orlando. The Pass Member & Military/Veteran Picnic also takes place on July 19.
Busch Gardens: Bier Fest Brews & BBQ begins
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay's summer Bier Fest runs July 25 – September 7. Pin Trading Weekend also kicks off July 25.
SeaWorld: Halloween Spooktacular begins
SeaWorld Orlando's family-friendly Halloween Spooktacular runs August 29 – November 1, 2026.
Busch Gardens: Halloween Spooktacular begins
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay's Halloween Spooktacular runs September 5 – November 1. Howl-O-Scream follows September 11.
Howl-O-Scream opens at SeaWorld & Busch Gardens
Howl-O-Scream begins simultaneously at SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay on September 11, running through October 31.
Wai Ching Ho — Madame Gao and Turning Red actress — passes at 82
Early Park Admission at Epic Universe changes again — here's the latest
First look: Avengers: Doomsday drops its full character poster
Last week: FIFA Fan Zone at SeaWorld ends July 19
Disney · Magic Kingdom
Villains Land construction continues to advance at Magic Kingdom
Universal Monsters Loungefly collection — Frankenstein and Dracula — now online
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