California’s Great America to Close After 2027 Farewell Season
Six Flags will close California's Great America in Santa Clara after a 2027 Farewell Season ending Sept. 6. See what is open, what was announced and why.
Category: Family News
Recalls, school changes and rules that affect families.
EPCOT Opens at 10 a.m. on Three January 2027 Dates for Marathon
EPCOT will open at 10 a.m. instead of 9 a.m. on Jan. 7, 9 and 10, 2027, during marathon weekend. Resort Early Entry also moves back an hour.
Disney World Thanksgiving Week: Magic Kingdom Closes at 6 p.m. on Party Nights
Disney World Thanksgiving 2026 brings early Magic Kingdom closures on party nights, two closed rides and an EPCOT festival gap. Dates and hours for families.
Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge Early Stays Sell Out in About Two Hours
Disney's Lakeshore Lodge First Wave preview stays sold out in about two hours on Nov. 7. Public bookings start July 1, 2027, and a waitlist is open.
Disneyland Paris Gives World of Frozen Its First Christmas Overlay
World of Frozen at Disneyland Paris got its first Christmas overlay on Nov. 7, with new shows and Kristoff. See the dates and what else is on for families.
Disney World Closures Run Into 2028 as Skyliner Shuts Jan. 24-30
Disney World closures now run into 2028, with the Skyliner down Jan. 24-30, 2027. Which rides, pools and hotels are affected and when they reopen.
Disneyland’s Autopia Drops Gas Engines After $56,250 State Settlement
Disneyland's Autopia will retire its gas-powered cars by early 2027 under a $56,250 settlement with California. What changes for the kids' ride and why.
World’s Largest Cruise Ship Legend of the Seas Reaches Florida
Royal Caribbean's Legend of the Seas reached Fort Lauderdale on Nov. 7. Its Florida schedule runs from short Bahamas trips to Caribbean voyages.
Universal Closes Epic Universe’s Monsters Unchained Dec. 11-15
Monsters Unchained at Epic Universe closes Dec. 11-15, 2026, and Fyre Drill has two closures. Dates, what stays open and the new Dark Universe coaster.
WWE World Comes to Disney World Dec. 14 and 15; Tickets Nov. 13
Walt Disney World will host WWE World, a two-day fan event at ESPN Wide World of Sports on Dec. 14 and 15. See dates, ticket times and TV specials.