Orlando Insider theme park news 29th June 2026

Orlando Theme Park News — Christmas Party Dates, Captain Jack Sparrow, Fast & Furious Coaster & Horror Nights Update | Week of 21 June 2026This week on the Orlando Insider podcast we've got four stories from Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando — two big forward-planning announcements for anyone thinking about a Halloween or Christmas trip, a major construction update on one of Universal's most anticipated new rides, and another Halloween Horror Nights house reveal that's got fans very excited.🎄 Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party 2026 Dates Confirmed — Plus Captain Jack Sparrow Joins the Halloween Party Disney have had a big week on the special events front. Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party returns to Magic Kingdom on select nights from 8th November through to 22nd December — tickets go on general sale 16th July and the busiest nights will sell out. And over at Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, Captain Jack Sparrow is heading to Adventureland with a brand new show called Spirited Swashbucklers. Between this, the Stitch masquerade party in Tomorrowland, and the Sanderson Sisters on the castle stage, the Halloween party lineup this year is shaping up to be one of the strongest in years.🎢 Fast & Furious Hollywood Drift Is Taking Shape Above Universal Studios Florida Block brakes and more track sections were added to the Fast & Furious Hollywood Drift coaster this week, and the ride structure is now clearly visible above the Universal Studios Florida skyline. A 170-foot vertical spike, 360-degree spinning cars, and a multi-launch section — this is going to be one of the most ambitious coasters Universal have ever built in Orlando. No opening date confirmed yet, but 2027 is the target.🎃 Halloween Horror Nights 35 — H.R. Bloodengutz Returns With a Brand New House Universal confirmed another haunted house for Halloween Horror Nights 35 this week — H.R. Bloodengutz, one of the event's most beloved original characters, is back with an all-new experience. With Stranger Things Season 5, the Infernal Carnival of Nightmares theme, and Jack the Clown and Dr. Oddfellow headlining, HHN 35 is shaping up to be one of the most stacked lineups in the event's 35-year history. Running 28th August through 1st November.Planning a Walt Disney World or Universal Orlando holiday from the UK? There's a big difference between booking an Orlando trip and booking the right Orlando trip. Whether it's your first visit or you haven't been in years, Orlando Insider are the UK's leading Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando holiday specialists — and everything we do is built around making your holiday better than you could have planned it yourself.Here's what sets us apart:🧠 Your Personal Orlando Guru — one dedicated expert from your first enquiry to the day you fly home. They get to know you, your family, and exactly what you want from your holiday. No call centres, no repeating yourself. Just someone who genuinely knows these parks answering your questions whenever you need them.📲 Ride Alert — our exclusive in-park text message service that tells you the moment wait times drop or a ride reopens. Stop refreshing apps. Start riding.📊 Park Planner — powered by millions of real data points, it tells you which park to visit on which day, then builds your perfect day around your top rides, mealtimes, and start and finish times. The guesswork is gone.🔒 Complete Financial Protection — your money is held in an independently managed travel trust fund. Fully ATOL protected. Completely safe.📞 24/7 Help Desk — because things don't always go to plan. We're always there if you need us.If you're ready to stop researching and start planning, book your Orlando holiday with Orlando Insider and find out why over 19,400 families have given us five stars on Trustpilot.Useful Links:🌐 Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando holidays from the UK — Orlando Insider — www.orlandoinsider.co.uk📺 Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/@orlandoinsiderKeywords: Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party 2026 dates, Disney World Christmas party 2026, Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party 2026 Captain Jack Sparrow, Spirited Swashbucklers Disney World, Fast and Furious Hollywood Drift Universal Orlando, Fast Furious coaster Orlando 2027, Halloween Horror Nights 35 houses, HR Bloodengutz HHN 35, Halloween Horror Nights 2026 Universal Orlando, Orlando theme park podcast, Orlando holidays UK, Walt Disney World holiday 2026, Universal Orlando holiday UK, Orlando Insider, Disney World Halloween party 2026, Disney World Christmas 2026