https://themeparkshark.com/ Theme Park Shark emergency archive feed. https://themeparkshark.com/2026/03/09/disney-easter-must-haves-2026-plush-toys-apparel-2/ https://themeparkshark.com/2026/03/09/disney-easter-must-haves-2026-plush-toys-apparel-2/ Tue, 10 Mar 2026 01:58:04 GMT Disney Consumer Products has unveiled its lineup of Easter must-haves for 2026, featuring plush toys, action figures, apparel and accessories inspired by fan-favorite characters. The collect... https://themeparkshark.com/2026/03/08/hoppers-opens-to-88m-worldwide-in-best-pixar-original-debut-since-coco/ https://themeparkshark.com/2026/03/08/hoppers-opens-to-88m-worldwide-in-best-pixar-original-debut-since-coco/ Mon, 09 Mar 2026 04:43:34 GMT Pixar's Hoppers opened to $46 million domestically this weekend, making it the best opening for a Pixar original film since Coco in 2017. Globally, the film pulled in $88 million, including... https://themeparkshark.com/2026/03/08/disney-sets-march-11-release-for-pooh-and-piglet-spring-bucket/ https://themeparkshark.com/2026/03/08/disney-sets-march-11-release-for-pooh-and-piglet-spring-bucket/ Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:23:53 GMT Disney just gave fans a closer look at the Winnie the Pooh & Piglet Spring Bucket, and this one feels like it is going to move fast once it hits the parks. Disney Parks confirmed Sunday morn... https://themeparkshark.com/2026/03/08/tianas-joyful-celebration-childrens-museum-indianapolis/ https://themeparkshark.com/2026/03/08/tianas-joyful-celebration-childrens-museum-indianapolis/ Sun, 08 Mar 2026 21:06:19 GMT Disney and Walt Disney Imagineering open Tiana's Joyful Celebration at The Children's Museum of Indianapolis – a first-ever traveling exhibit dedicated to Princess Tiana, running throu... https://themeparkshark.com/2026/03/08/six-flags-selling-7-parks-for-331-million-to-reduce-debt/ https://themeparkshark.com/2026/03/08/six-flags-selling-7-parks-for-331-million-to-reduce-debt/ Sun, 08 Mar 2026 09:53:05 GMT Six Flags Entertainment Corporation is selling seven of its amusement parks to EPR Properties for $331 million as the company looks to reduce debt and focus on its strongest parks. The deal,... https://themeparkshark.com/2026/03/07/shanghai-disneyland-hosting-f1-fuel-the-magic-experience/ https://themeparkshark.com/2026/03/07/shanghai-disneyland-hosting-f1-fuel-the-magic-experience/ Sat, 07 Mar 2026 16:38:34 GMT Shanghai Disneyland will host a limited-time Disney × F1 "Fuel the Magic" experience from March 10-12, 2026. The three-day event arrives just ahead of the Shanghai Grand Prix, giving fans a... https://themeparkshark.com/2026/03/07/pixar-developing-monsters-inc-3-incredibles-3-and-coco-2/ https://themeparkshark.com/2026/03/07/pixar-developing-monsters-inc-3-incredibles-3-and-coco-2/ Sat, 07 Mar 2026 15:07:41 GMT Pixar has three major sequels in the works. A Wall Street Journal profile of Pixar Chief Creative Officer Pete Docter published Friday revealed that Monsters Inc. 3 is in early development,... https://themeparkshark.com/2026/03/07/disney-cruise-line-reveals-new-wall-e-show-on-the-disney-adventure/ https://themeparkshark.com/2026/03/07/disney-cruise-line-reveals-new-wall-e-show-on-the-disney-adventure/ Sat, 07 Mar 2026 10:17:26 GMT Disney Cruise Line has shared a first look at "Remember," a brand-new Broadway-style stage production debuting exclusively aboard the Disney Adventure. The show, created by the Disney Live E... https://themeparkshark.com/2026/03/06/super-nintendo-world-three-years-later-how-it-transformed-universal-studios-hollywood-and-what-could-come-next/ https://themeparkshark.com/2026/03/06/super-nintendo-world-three-years-later-how-it-transformed-universal-studios-hollywood-and-what-could-come-next/ Sat, 07 Mar 2026 04:39:04 GMT Super Nintendo World opened at Universal Studios Hollywood on February 17, 2023, and it changed the park overnight. Three years later, it remains one of the most impressive themed lands in S... https://themeparkshark.com/2026/03/06/orlando-honors-the-site-where-walt-disney-announced-walt-disney-world/ https://themeparkshark.com/2026/03/06/orlando-honors-the-site-where-walt-disney-announced-walt-disney-world/ Sat, 07 Mar 2026 03:15:06 GMT The Thornton Park District in Downtown Orlando has unveiled a commemorative plaque at the site where Walt and Roy Disney announced the "Florida Project" in November 1965, the press conferenc... https://themeparkshark.com/2026/03/06/muppets-coaster-confirmed-as-tier-1-lightning-lane-at-hollywood-studios/ https://themeparkshark.com/2026/03/06/muppets-coaster-confirmed-as-tier-1-lightning-lane-at-hollywood-studios/ Sat, 07 Mar 2026 03:15:01 GMT Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets will be a Tier 1 Lightning Lane Multi Pass attraction when it opens at Disney's Hollywood Studios this summer, according to an update on the Walt... https://themeparkshark.com/2026/03/06/disney-sequoia-lodge-reveals-new-bambi-and-brave-themed-rooms/ https://themeparkshark.com/2026/03/06/disney-sequoia-lodge-reveals-new-bambi-and-brave-themed-rooms/ Sat, 07 Mar 2026 03:14:27 GMT Disneyland Paris has shared a first look at the new room designs coming to Disney Sequoia Lodge as part of the resort's ongoing hotel transformation plan. The renovations will update and ele... https://themeparkshark.com/2026/03/06/every-hoppers-experience-coming-to-disneyland-and-walt-disney-world/ https://themeparkshark.com/2026/03/06/every-hoppers-experience-coming-to-disneyland-and-walt-disney-world/ Fri, 06 Mar 2026 10:19:14 GMT Disney and Pixar's Hoppers arrives in theaters on March 6, 2026, and Disney Experiences is bringing the film to life across both Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort. From interact... https://themeparkshark.com/2026/03/06/lego-galaxy-opens-at-legoland-california-with-new-galacticoaster/ https://themeparkshark.com/2026/03/06/lego-galaxy-opens-at-legoland-california-with-new-galacticoaster/ Fri, 06 Mar 2026 09:05:20 GMT LEGO Galaxy, the newest land at LEGOLAND California Resort, officially opens to the public on March 6, 2026. Theme Park Shark attended the preview night on March 5 for a first look at everyt... https://themeparkshark.com/2026/03/05/busch-gardens-food-wine-and-garden-festival-2026-full-lineup-and-menu/ https://themeparkshark.com/2026/03/05/busch-gardens-food-wine-and-garden-festival-2026-full-lineup-and-menu/ Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:40:00 GMT Busch Gardens Tampa Bay brings back the Food, Wine and Garden Festival for 2026 with more than 65 menu items, 20 live concerts including Walker Hayes and Flo Rida, and new animal-inspired ga... https://themeparkshark.com/2026/03/05/disney-world-bus-driver-doc-wins-2026-bus-roadeo-competition/ https://themeparkshark.com/2026/03/05/disney-world-bus-driver-doc-wins-2026-bus-roadeo-competition/ Fri, 06 Mar 2026 03:50:22 GMT A Walt Disney World bus driver named Doc claimed the top spot at the 2026 Bus Roadeo competition, completing the challenge course in 8 minutes and 26 seconds. He now heads to the Florida Tri... https://themeparkshark.com/2026/03/05/super-nintendo-world-celebrates-the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-with-yoshi-meet-and-greet-new-food-and-luma-merchandise-2/ https://themeparkshark.com/2026/03/05/super-nintendo-world-celebrates-the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-with-yoshi-meet-and-greet-new-food-and-luma-merchandise-2/ Fri, 06 Mar 2026 03:04:55 GMT Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort are bringing limited-time experiences to Super Nintendo World in celebration of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. The event runs from Mar... https://themeparkshark.com/2026/03/05/super-nintendo-world-celebrates-the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-with-yoshi-meet-and-greet-new-food-and-luma-merchandise/ https://themeparkshark.com/2026/03/05/super-nintendo-world-celebrates-the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-with-yoshi-meet-and-greet-new-food-and-luma-merchandise/ Fri, 06 Mar 2026 03:04:43 GMT Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort are bringing limited-time experiences to Super Nintendo World in celebration of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. The event runs from Mar... https://themeparkshark.com/2026/03/05/disney-baggu-collection-2026/ https://themeparkshark.com/2026/03/05/disney-baggu-collection-2026/ Fri, 06 Mar 2026 01:04:38 GMT Disney Parks and BAGGU have officially launched a new collaboration collection featuring Mickey & Friends designs across bags, accessories, and more. Available now on BAGGU.com and DisneySto... https://themeparkshark.com/2026/03/05/first-look-at-the-elsa-royal-suite-on-the-disney-adventure/ https://themeparkshark.com/2026/03/05/first-look-at-the-elsa-royal-suite-on-the-disney-adventure/ Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:39:07 GMT Disney Parks shared a first look at the Elsa Royal Suite aboard the Disney Adventure, the newest and largest ship in Disney Cruise Line's fleet. The ship sets sail from Singapore on March 10... https://themeparkshark.com/2026/03/05/epcot-flower-and-garden-festival-2026-is-now-open/ https://themeparkshark.com/2026/03/05/epcot-flower-and-garden-festival-2026-is-now-open/ Thu, 05 Mar 2026 08:21:12 GMT The EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival 2026 officially opened on March 4 and runs through June 1. The annual spring celebration brings more than 20 outdoor kitchens, 75-plus new me... https://themeparkshark.com/2026/03/04/disney-animations-songs-in-sign-language-debuts-april-27-on-disney/ https://themeparkshark.com/2026/03/04/disney-animations-songs-in-sign-language-debuts-april-27-on-disney/ Thu, 05 Mar 2026 04:17:53 GMT Walt Disney Animation Studios is reimagining three beloved musical sequences in American Sign Language. Disney Animation's Songs in Sign Language debuts on Disney+ on Sunday, April 27 in cel... https://themeparkshark.com/2026/03/04/disney-and-blackpink-team-up-for-new-streetwear-collection-with-complex/ https://themeparkshark.com/2026/03/04/disney-and-blackpink-team-up-for-new-streetwear-collection-with-complex/ Thu, 05 Mar 2026 01:51:38 GMT Disney, BLACKPINK, and Complex are launching an exclusive punk-inspired streetwear capsule collection on Thursday, March 6 at 9:00 a.m. PST, available exclusively on Complex.com. The collect... https://themeparkshark.com/2026/03/04/fast-furious-hollywood-drift-ride-vehicles-revealed-live-updates/ https://themeparkshark.com/2026/03/04/fast-furious-hollywood-drift-ride-vehicles-revealed-live-updates/ Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:50:52 GMT 🔴 LIVE — This article is being updated in real time from Universal Studios Hollywood. Theme Park Shark is on the ground at Universal Studios Hollywood for an exclusive first look at the rid... https://themeparkshark.com/2026/03/04/marvel-rivals-reveals-path-to-doomsday-roadmap-for-2026/ https://themeparkshark.com/2026/03/04/marvel-rivals-reveals-path-to-doomsday-roadmap-for-2026/ Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:09:09 GMT Marvel Games has revealed the 2026 roadmap for Marvel Rivals, the popular hero shooter from NetEase Games. The "Path to Doomsday" event will span from April through December 2026, featuring... https://themeparkshark.com/2026/03/04/marvel-drops-wonder-man-episode-1-free-on-youtube/ https://themeparkshark.com/2026/03/04/marvel-drops-wonder-man-episode-1-free-on-youtube/ Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:07:15 GMT Marvel has released the first episode of Wonder Man for free on its official YouTube channel. The move gives viewers who don't have a Disney+ subscription the chance to check out the acclaim... https://themeparkshark.com/2026/03/04/zootopia-2-arrives-on-disney-on-march-11/ https://themeparkshark.com/2026/03/04/zootopia-2-arrives-on-disney-on-march-11/ Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:01:01 GMT Zootopia 2, the sequel to the 2016 Academy Award-winning animated film, is coming to Disney+ on Tuesday, March 11, 2026. Disney confirmed the streaming date across its official social media... https://themeparkshark.com/2026/03/04/first-look-aboard-the-disney-adventure-all-seven-themed-areas/ https://themeparkshark.com/2026/03/04/first-look-aboard-the-disney-adventure-all-seven-themed-areas/ Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:58:37 GMT Disney Cruise Line officially christened the Disney Adventure on Tuesday, March 4, 2026, in a ceremony at Marina Bay Cruise Centre in Singapore. Robert Downey Jr., named the ship's godparent... https://themeparkshark.com/2026/03/04/predator-badlands-hulu-disney-plus-streaming-views/ https://themeparkshark.com/2026/03/04/predator-badlands-hulu-disney-plus-streaming-views/ Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:52:13 GMT Predator: Badlands had one of the strongest streaming debuts in Hulu's history, pulling in nearly 9 million global views in its first five days on Disney+ and Hulu combined. The Walt Disney... https://themeparkshark.com/2026/03/03/first-look-at-hollywood-drift-ride-vehicles-teased-by-universal/ https://themeparkshark.com/2026/03/03/first-look-at-hollywood-drift-ride-vehicles-teased-by-universal/ Wed, 04 Mar 2026 04:34:39 GMT Universal Studios Hollywood is teasing the ride vehicles for Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift, sharing close-up images of four distinct cars on Instagram with the caption "Are these what we t... https://themeparkshark.com/2026/03/03/disney-adventure-arrives-at-home-port-in-singapore/ https://themeparkshark.com/2026/03/03/disney-adventure-arrives-at-home-port-in-singapore/ Wed, 04 Mar 2026 03:52:03 GMT The Disney Adventure has officially arrived at its new home port of Singapore, marking a major milestone for Disney Cruise Line as the company brings its cruise experience to Asia for the fi... https://themeparkshark.com/2026/03/03/d23-reveals-cover-for-shadow-over-the-pumpkin-queen-arriving-july-2026/ https://themeparkshark.com/2026/03/03/d23-reveals-cover-for-shadow-over-the-pumpkin-queen-arriving-july-2026/ Wed, 04 Mar 2026 01:05:19 GMT D23 has the exclusive cover reveal for Shadow Over the Pumpkin Queen, the third Nightmare Before Christmas book by Megan Shepherd, arriving July 2026.... https://themeparkshark.com/2026/03/03/disney-wins-22-childrens-and-family-emmy-awards-the-most-in-the-industry/ https://themeparkshark.com/2026/03/03/disney-wins-22-childrens-and-family-emmy-awards-the-most-in-the-industry/ Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:36:57 GMT The Walt Disney Company took home 22 Children's and Family Emmy Awards on Sunday, the most of any studio across the industry. Disney+ accounted for 21 of those wins, reinforcing the platform... https://themeparkshark.com/2026/03/03/universal-citywalk-hollywood-neon-sign-collection/ https://themeparkshark.com/2026/03/03/universal-citywalk-hollywood-neon-sign-collection/ Tue, 03 Mar 2026 12:49:09 GMT Universal CityWalk Hollywood is hiding a piece of Los Angeles history in plain sight. Tucked among the restaurants and retail shops is a collection of 20 historic neon signs that date back a... https://themeparkshark.com/2026/03/03/disney-cfo-parks-have-more-demand-than-supply-decades-of-growth-ahead/ https://themeparkshark.com/2026/03/03/disney-cfo-parks-have-more-demand-than-supply-decades-of-growth-ahead/ Tue, 03 Mar 2026 08:37:33 GMT Disney CFO Hugh Johnston told Morgan Stanley investors that parks are running near capacity and $30 billion in new investment will unlock the next phase of growth.... https://themeparkshark.com/2026/03/02/zombies-5-greenlit-for-disney-mermaids-arrive-in-rayburn/ https://themeparkshark.com/2026/03/02/zombies-5-greenlit-for-disney-mermaids-arrive-in-rayburn/ Tue, 03 Mar 2026 01:05:28 GMT Disney has greenlit Zombies 5 for Disney+ and Disney Channel, bringing back fan-favorite characters and introducing a new threat to Rayburn: mermaids. Malachi Barton and Freya Skye return as... https://themeparkshark.com/2026/03/02/universal-orlando-celebrates-dr-seusss-birthday-with-exclusive-merchandise/ https://themeparkshark.com/2026/03/02/universal-orlando-celebrates-dr-seusss-birthday-with-exclusive-merchandise/ Tue, 03 Mar 2026 01:05:24 GMT March 2 is Dr. Seuss's birthday, and Universal Orlando Resort is marking the occasion with exclusive new merchandise and sweet treats in Seuss Landing at Universal Islands of Adventure. The... https://themeparkshark.com/2026/03/02/rock-n-roller-coaster-aerosmith-officially-closed-hollywood-studios/ https://themeparkshark.com/2026/03/02/rock-n-roller-coaster-aerosmith-officially-closed-hollywood-studios/ Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:20:15 GMT Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith has officially closed at Disney's Hollywood Studios. The beloved coaster ran its final rides on Sunday, March 1, 2026, ending a nearly 27-year run... https://themeparkshark.com/2026/03/01/hallmark-wraps-filming-on-first-ever-disney-world-christmas-movie/ https://themeparkshark.com/2026/03/01/hallmark-wraps-filming-on-first-ever-disney-world-christmas-movie/ Mon, 02 Mar 2026 06:38:07 GMT Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True has wrapped production – starring Lacey Chabert and set to premiere during Hallmark's Countdown to Christmas 2026.... https://themeparkshark.com/2026/02/28/pokemon-game-boy-jukebox-plays-45-classic-red-and-blue-tracks/ https://themeparkshark.com/2026/02/28/pokemon-game-boy-jukebox-plays-45-classic-red-and-blue-tracks/ Sat, 28 Feb 2026 09:51:31 GMT The Pokémon Company revealed the Game Music Collection: Game Boy Jukebox during today's Pokémon Presents, a miniature Game Boy that plays all 45 tracks from Pokémon Red and Blue for $69.99.... https://themeparkshark.com/2026/02/28/disney-and-baggu-announce-first-ever-mickey-and-friends-collection/ https://themeparkshark.com/2026/02/28/disney-and-baggu-announce-first-ever-mickey-and-friends-collection/ Sat, 28 Feb 2026 08:12:04 GMT Disney and BAGGU are launching their first-ever collaboration on March 4, 2026, and it's one of the most comprehensive Disney merchandise drops in recent memory. The 31-piece Mickey & Friend... https://themeparkshark.com/2026/02/27/disneyland-handcrafted-new-documentary-explores-how-the-park-was-built/ https://themeparkshark.com/2026/02/27/disneyland-handcrafted-new-documentary-explores-how-the-park-was-built/ Sat, 28 Feb 2026 07:54:45 GMT Disneyland Handcrafted, a new documentary exploring how hundreds of craftspeople brought Walt Disney's dream of Disneyland to life in 1955, is now streaming on Disney+. Directed by acclaimed... https://themeparkshark.com/2026/02/27/r-j-decker-new-carl-hiaasen-inspired-series-premieres-march-3-on-abc/ https://themeparkshark.com/2026/02/27/r-j-decker-new-carl-hiaasen-inspired-series-premieres-march-3-on-abc/ Sat, 28 Feb 2026 07:54:41 GMT R.J. Decker, a new crime series from 20th Television, premieres March 3 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on ABC and streams on Hulu. The show stars Scott Speedman as a disgraced newspaper photographer and e... https://themeparkshark.com/2026/02/27/elio-directors-reveal-sci-fi-and-horror-inspirations-behind-pixar-film/ https://themeparkshark.com/2026/02/27/elio-directors-reveal-sci-fi-and-horror-inspirations-behind-pixar-film/ Sat, 28 Feb 2026 07:49:21 GMT The directors behind Disney and Pixar's Oscar-nominated animated film Elio are opening up about the sci-fi and horror influences that shaped the movie's unique tone, from Steven Spielberg to... https://themeparkshark.com/2026/02/27/avatar-fire-and-ash-costume-designer-earns-oscar-nomination/ https://themeparkshark.com/2026/02/27/avatar-fire-and-ash-costume-designer-earns-oscar-nomination/ Sat, 28 Feb 2026 07:49:18 GMT Oscar winner Deborah L. Scott has earned another Academy Award nomination for her costume design work on Avatar: Fire and Ash, the latest installment in James Cameron's blockbuster franchise... https://themeparkshark.com/2026/02/27/disney-and-starlight-bring-princess-celebration-to-adventhealth/ https://themeparkshark.com/2026/02/27/disney-and-starlight-bring-princess-celebration-to-adventhealth/ Sat, 28 Feb 2026 07:36:42 GMT Disney and Starlight Children's Foundation teamed up with AdventHealth for Children in Orlando to bring a princess-themed celebration to young patients at the hospital. Rapunzel made a speci... https://themeparkshark.com/2026/02/27/universal-horror-unleashed-complete-entertainment-guide-2026/ https://themeparkshark.com/2026/02/27/universal-horror-unleashed-complete-entertainment-guide-2026/ Sat, 28 Feb 2026 07:36:07 GMT Universal Horror Unleashed is now open in Las Vegas with four permanent haunted houses, roaming scare-actors, and the Jack and Chance live show. Here is your complete entertainment guide.... https://themeparkshark.com/2026/02/27/rock-n-roller-coaster-aerosmith-last-day-saturday-muppets-retheme/ https://themeparkshark.com/2026/02/27/rock-n-roller-coaster-aerosmith-last-day-saturday-muppets-retheme/ Sat, 28 Feb 2026 01:06:45 GMT Time is almost up. Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith at Disney's Hollywood Studios closes permanently after park hours on Sunday, March 1, 2026. Starting March 2, the attraction shu... https://themeparkshark.com/2026/02/27/sesame-place-san-diego-reopens-march-27-with-4th-birthday-celebration/ https://themeparkshark.com/2026/02/27/sesame-place-san-diego-reopens-march-27-with-4th-birthday-celebration/ Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:09:39 GMT Sesame Place San Diego, the only theme park on the West Coast based entirely on Sesame Street, is reopening for its 2026 season on Friday, March 27. The park is marking the occasion with a s... https://themeparkshark.com/2026/02/27/epcot-flower-and-garden-2026-dates-concerts-merch-guide/ https://themeparkshark.com/2026/02/27/epcot-flower-and-garden-2026-dates-concerts-merch-guide/ Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:25:20 GMT The 2026 EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival runs from March 4 through June 1, bringing topiaries, live music, new gardens, and festival merchandise across the park. Disney Parks...