Central Florida\u2019s theme parks are making headlines this week, debuting new attractions, refreshed experiences, and celebrating a blockbuster first year<\/p>\n
Hello, theme park fans, it\u2019s Haley. Buckle up for a wealth of news. <\/p>\n
As the mom of a toddler, I live in a \u201cBluey\u201d household, and I couldn\u2019t wait to tell him about my workday seeing Bluey and Bingo make their Walt Disney World debut.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s one of the many new things<\/a> coming to Walt Disney World<\/a>. <\/p>\n Pure Muppet mayhem \ud83e\udd18<\/p>\n Scooter, Miss Piggy and the Electric Mayhem at G-Force Records (Copyright 2026 by WKMG ClickOrlando – All rights reserved.))<\/p>\n Walt Disney Imagineering is known for putting a lot of thought and detail into attractions. <\/p>\n Rock \u2018n\u2019 Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets<\/a> is no exception, as so many props from previous attractions and beyond have found a new home. <\/p>\n Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets inspired a new line of merchandise. (Copyright 2026 by WKMG ClickOrlando – All rights reserved)<\/p>\n One of my takeaways from this attraction is that the Muppets simply don\u2019t age \u2014 a quality that fits seamlessly into Disney\u2019s ever-expanding IP landscape.<\/p>\n One other thing, don\u2019t skip Rock Around the Shop because the Muppet merchandise right now is not to be missed. <\/p>\n Team engineer \ud83d\udd79\ufe0f<\/p>\n The Mandalorian & Grogu seen on Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run. (Copyright 2026 by WKMG ClickOrlando – All rights reserved)<\/p>\n All roles are created equal<\/a> on the newly updated Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run. <\/p>\n The engineer seat just became the most important job on the ship, as they choose the bounty, pick the planet, and collect crates for Hondo Ohnaka \u2014 all while keeping tabs on a certain little green passenger named Grogu.<\/p>\n My favorite feature, though, is hearing the Mandalorian\u2019s voice the entire duration of the journey. It made gameplay almost secondary to the experience itself.<\/p>\n Leadership changes \ud83d\udcbc<\/p>\n Joe Schott to take over as president of Walt Disney World this summer. (Walt Disney Company)<\/p>\n Disney World\u2019s next leader knows the parks inside and out \u2014 starting from the Jungle Cruise dock.<\/p>\n The Walt Disney Company named Joe Schott as the new president of Walt Disney World, taking over from retiring president Jeff Vahle<\/a>. Schott brings more than 40 years of Disney experience to the role.<\/p>\n Universal Orlando<\/a><\/p>\n 1-UP \ud83c\udf44<\/p>\n Super Nintendo World at Epic Universe (Copyright 2026 by WKMG ClickOrlando – All rights reserved.)<\/p>\n Universal\u2019s Epic Universe is marking its first anniversary in Orlando, celebrating one year of immersive worlds, millions of visitors, and a park that\u2019s still growing. <\/p>\n From expansion plans and the long-awaited rollout of annual passes to ongoing efforts to beat the Florida heat, Epic Universe leaders say the best is yet to come<\/a>. <\/p>\n Juke screams \ud83e\udddb\u200d\u2642\ufe0f<\/p>\n Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood announced that \u201cSinners\u201d, the Academy Award-winning supernatural horror film from writer-director Ryan Coogler, will haunt both parks for Halloween Horror Nights. (Universal Destinations & Experiences)<\/p>\n Ryan Coogler\u2019s Academy Award-winning supernatural horror film \u201cSinners\u201d is heading to Halloween Horror Nights<\/a> at Universal Orlando Resort \u2014 and the vampires are bringing the blues with them. <\/p>\n It\u2019s the second house announcement for this year\u2019s event and the first of the IPs. <\/p>\n SeaWorld Orlando<\/a><\/p>\n A new expedition \ud83e\uddca<\/p>\n Expedition Odyssey: Fire & Ice (United Park & Entertainment)<\/p>\n SeaWorld Orlando\u2019s newest adventure is arriving just in time for the unofficial start of summer. <\/p>\n Expedition Odyssey: Fire & Ice<\/a>, a story-driven upgrade to the park\u2019s popular indoor flying theater ride, whisks guests from Arctic tundras to erupting volcanoes in a fully reimagined, high-definition cinematic experience.<\/p>\n Rescue milestone \ud83e\uddad<\/p>\n A sea lion pup recently marked the 43,000th rescue for SeaWorld. (United Parks & Entertainment)<\/p>\n SeaWorld has surpassed 43,000 animal rescues<\/a>, cementing its place as one of the largest marine animal rescue organizations in the world. <\/p>\n The milestone was marked by the rescue of an orphaned California sea lion pup. <\/p>\n Gaylord Palms Resort<\/a><\/p>\n Heroes assemble \ud83e\uddb8<\/p>\n Super Hero Summer featuring DC at Gaylord Palms Resort. (Marriott International)<\/p>\n Gaylord Palms Resort\u2019s Super Hero Summer featuring DC<\/a> has begun. <\/p>\n The event brings Wonder Woman, Superman, Batman, and other fan-favorite DC characters to life through live shows, character dining, splash zone events, a scavenger hunt, and a nightly light show.<\/p>\n That was a wealth of content for this week. <\/p>\n As always, keep me in the loop through my email<\/a> or reach out to me on X<\/a> or Instagram<\/a>. <\/p>\n – Haley<\/p>\n Copyright 2026 by WKMG ClickOrlando – All rights reserved.<\/p>\n