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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What to eat at Halloween Horror Nights 2026, from tacos to twisted desserts
At Halloween Horror Nights 35, the scares aren’t limited to the haunted houses. From twisted carnival eats to an Ozzy-inspired cake, these are the bites that stood out to our team — and the ones worth hunting down between scares.
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SpongeBob x One Piece Happy Meal coming to McDonald’s Sept. 15
SpongeBob SquarePants and One Piece are joining forces at McDonald’s. The crossover Happy Meal officially launches in the U.S. Sept. 15.
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Disney ditches Jessie for cocktails at Magic Kingdom
Disney has revealed the complete Diamond Horseshoe pop-up menu, featuring six small plates, specialty drinks and five cocktails beginning Oct. 4 at Magic Kingdom.
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Why SeaWorld Spooktacular is one of the best ways to trick-or-treat in Orlando
No tricks here: SeaWorld Spooktacular is one of our favorite ways to trick-or-treat with younger kids in Orlando, with daytime fun, candy trails, colorful decorations and no late night required.
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7 Universal Monsters toys are coming to Sonic Wacky Packs
Universal Monsters are creeping into Sonic Drive-In with seven new Wacky Pack toys to collect, including a stylized Dracula figure.
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(Review) SeaWorld Orlando’s Hotel Transylvania Monster Breakfast starts Halloween early
Breakfast gets spooky at SeaWorld Orlando. We joined Drac, Mavis and the Hotel Transylvania crew for a morning Halloween party filled with character greetings, monster-themed food and a mini-show.
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Haunted houses ranked | Halloween Horror Nights 2026 at Universal Orlando
We ranked all 10 haunted houses at Halloween Horror Nights 2026, including “Hellraiser,” “Stranger Things Five” and “Ozzy Osbourne: Prince of Darkness.”
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Halloween Horror Nights 2026 live updates: Opening weekend at Universal Orlando
Follow live updates from Halloween Horror Nights 2026 opening weekend, beginning with Premium Scream Night and continuing throughout the official opening night.
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Disney’s three newest cruise ships will unite at Port Canaveral for the first time
For the first time, the Disney Wish, Disney Treasure and Disney Destiny will all sail from Port Canaveral during the same season.
