Things to do near Disney World this week: 15 events and activities
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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New Clue dining experience changes the mystery each performance
This fall, Charlotte becomes the first city in the world to host Clue: Murder on the Menu, a live, ticketed, immersive murder-mystery dining experience based on the beloved Hasbro board game.
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Events | Theater | Theme Parks
This new ‘Avatar’ experience lets you explore Pandora without a theme park ride
Forget the theme park rides. A new ‘Avatar’ experience is bringing Pandora to life with glowing rainforests, live acrobatics and a surprising Disney connection — all beside one of the world’s most famous waterfalls.
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Stars Hollow is getting bigger: Everything ‘Gilmore Girls’ fans can visit in 2026
Stars Hollow is getting its biggest holiday celebration yet. See what’s new for Gilmore Girls Holidays 2026, including places fans can visit, new food and merchandise, and a new standalone ticket option.
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Minecraft is moving into American Dream — but it won’t stay forever
American Dream is adding a new block to its attraction lineup. Step into the Minecraft Overworld, face Creepers and help save the village — but don’t wait too long to start crafting your adventure.
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‘Nightmare Before Christmas’ Light Trail expands to England with more cities ahead
Jack Skellington is taking Halloween Town across the Atlantic. “The Nightmare Before Christmas” Light Trail is heading to England for its U.K. debut — and more cities are already being teased.
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Pokémon turns 30: Theme parks, live events and ways to celebrate
For 30 years, Pokémon has inspired people to explore, collect and find their favorites. Now Trainers can celebrate through theme parks, live events, themed food and collectibles that bring the Pokémon world closer to ours.
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‘The Traitors’ takes over hidden bar at Universal Orlando CityWalk
We stumbled upon a new “The Traitors: New Blood” bar experience opening at Universal CityWalk Orlando, bringing themed cocktails, costumes and photo opportunities to Universal’s Great Movie Escape.
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Review: ‘Jason: Blood Reign’ takes SCarowinds to a new level
Although ‘Jason: Blood Reign’ pulls scenes from several movies, it feels cohesive and whole. The maze never plays like a collection of disconnected “Friday the 13th” moments. A helpful firsthand review of this new haunted maze at Scarowinds.
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Concert tour, restaurant, new Lego set announced during ‘The Legend of Zelda’ 40th Anniversary Direct
Zelda’s 40th anniversary is expanding beyond video games with a worldwide concert tour, a new Nintendo Museum restaurant, and major collectibles from Lego and Hasbro. The celebration also includes a new movie, an “Ocarina of Time” remake and plenty more for fans to discover.
