Halloween Horror Nights 2026 details are starting to roll out, with Universal Orlando confirming the HHN 35 theme, the return of Jack the Clown and Dr. Oddfellow, the first haunted house, and new ticket options now available.
Universal Horror Unleashed, the year-round horror attraction at AREA15 in Las Vegas, will open its first all-new haunted house and a new anime horror experience in 2027.
Circle Line’s high-speed Beast speedboat returns to New York Harbor on May 9, 2026, bringing back its splash-filled ride past the Statue of Liberty just in time for summer travel season. This year, guests can board from both Midtown Manhattan and the South Street Seaport, while the companion waterfront restaurant BEAST’ro reopens days later with themed food, frozen drinks, and a new lineup of cocktails overlooking the Hudson River.
Immersive dome theaters are growing far beyond traditional planetariums, bringing giant wraparound-screen experiences to science museums, entertainment venues, and dedicated attractions across the country. A new partnership between Cosm
and Reef Distribution will add eight new family-focused educational films to the company’s expanding content library, continuing the rise of Sphere-style immersive entertainment in smaller-scale venues.
Kings Dominion announced an expanded live entertainment lineup for Summer 2026, including a new drone-and-fireworks show, an outdoor percussion show, a water parade, and more live music.
Six Flags Great Adventure is bringing back its long-running Halloween stage show “Dead Man’s Party” for the 2026 Fright Fest season. The Jackson, N.J., park announced the return on April 30, 2026.
Hasbro is taking pre-orders on a $599.99 life-size Grogu animatronic that responds to touch, motion, and sound, with the Star Wars Ultimate Grogu unveiled on Hasbro Pulse the week of Star Wars Day 2026.
Universal announced the new event today on the Universal Horror Unleashed Vegas Facebook page and other social media platforms. The experience will run on select Saturday and Sunday nights in May 2026 inside Premiere House, the Blumhouse-themed restaurant at the year-round haunt attraction, but details are scarce.
Universal Fan Fest Nights 2026 features new experiences themed to Scooby-Doo, Harry Potter, One Piece, and more.
Universal had a big quarter, with Epic Universe helping drive Orlando growth as Comcast also teased future expansion plans and shared what could impact parks next.
