15 fun ideas and events near Walt Disney World this week and weekend
Discover fun events and things to do near Walt Disney World this week, including local happenings, seasonal activities and ideas beyond the theme parks.
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McDonald’s teases Hello Kitty x Godzilla Happy Meal collaboration for Aug. 18
Cute meets kaiju at McDonald’s. A new teaser brings Hello Kitty and Godzilla together ahead of an Aug. 18 launch.
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New land ‘Camp Timber Trail’ builds on Six Flags Great America history without character IP
Opening in 2027, Camp Timber Trail will build on Six Flags Great America’s history with nine family experiences and an original theme free from licensed characters.
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Obsession’s’ Nikki will haunt the streets of Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood
Meet Nikki at Halloween Horror Nights in Universal Studios Hollywood from writer-director Curry Barker’s breakout horror blockbuster, Obsession. You may find yourself face-to-face with the latest victim of the One Wish Willow’s terrifying curse.
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Art the Clown takes over Universal Studios Hollywood’s Terror Tram for HHN 2026
Art the Clown is bringing a twisted Christmas celebration to Universal Studios Hollywood’s Terror Tram with the newly revealed “Every Day is Artmas!” concept for Halloween Horror Nights 2026.
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(Review) “Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie” is big, loud and surprisingly sweet
Three generations, one theater and a whole lot of dinosaurs. “Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie” is loud, wildly unrealistic and surprisingly sweet — with Rex earning a special fan in our family.
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Dining | Movies | Video Games
Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza will become a real restaurant in 2027
American Dream, the premier entertainment/retail destination, will bring the virtual world of Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza from the globally popular Five Nights at Freddy’s franchise to life with the debut of the world’s first permanent immersive restaurant experience in 2027.
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We tested Disney’s Contemporary Resort access on a Halloween party night
We tested Disney’s Contemporary Resort access again — this time on the first night of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. From mobile ordering at the TTC to the walkway to Magic Kingdom, here’s what happened.
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10 changes and new items at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2026
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party returns with new entertainment, divisive Cast Member costumes, expanded character merchandise and party-exclusive foods. Here are 10 changes coming to Magic Kingdom in 2026.
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Cedar Point follows Universal’s gamer lead with first Diablo haunted maze
Cedar Point is entering the world of Diablo with a first-of-its-kind haunted maze, joining the returning “Conjuring: Beyond Fear” at HalloWeekends 2026.
