Theme park news is led today by Six Flags, which launched its 2027 Season Pass sale alongside brand ambassador Travis Kelce at what the company calls the lowest price guests will see this year or next, while the Orlando Dreamers pitched a $975 million stadium development to Orange County.
This Saturday, August 8, 2026 roundup also covers Halloween party season kicking off at Disney’s Magic Kingdom and another Oogie Boogie Bash date selling out in California, a WNBA credentialing debate, and live music news including a new tour from Domi & JD Beck plus Outside Lands’ 18th year in San Francisco.
The TLDR
- Six Flags: 2027 Season Passes went on sale Aug. 7 with Travis Kelce as the face of the campaign, priced at the lowest rate through 2026 and 2027.
- Disney Halloween parties: Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party began its season Friday at Magic Kingdom; another Oogie Boogie Bash date sold out in California.
- Orlando stadium pitch: The Orlando Dreamers asked Orange County for $975 million in Tourist Development Tax funding toward a covered stadium and mixed-use project.
- WNBA credentialing: Several teams have denied media credentials to outlet OutKick amid a league-wide debate over a player’s comments.
- Live music: Domi & JD Beck announced their ‘Who Asked?’ tour while Outside Lands marked its 18th year in San Francisco.
Theme Parks & Roller Coasters
Six Flags Opens 2027 Season Pass Sales With Travis Kelce
Six Flags kicked off sales of its 2027 Season Passes on August 7, pricing Gold and Prestige tiers at what the company says is the lowest rate guests will see this year or next. The launch date tied into brand ambassador Travis Kelce’s jersey number, and the sale runs through September 7; Gold Pass holders get unlimited visits through the rest of 2026 and all of 2027 plus free parking, while Prestige members gain access to every North American Six Flags park, according to Amusement Today. Coaster fans waiting on next year’s park additions can revisit our profile of Busch Gardens Tampa’s Cobra’s Curse in the meantime.
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Kicks Off 2026 Season
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party opened its 2026 season Friday night at Magic Kingdom, with the sold-out opening event running from 7 p.m. to midnight. The night featured the Boo-to-You Halloween Parade, the Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular, and Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular fireworks; the party continues on 38 select nights through October 31, with tickets ranging from $119 to $229 before tax, per Attractions Magazine.
Another Oogie Boogie Bash Date Sells Out
Disney California Adventure’s Oogie Boogie Bash has sold out its Thursday, October 22 date, leaving five October dates with tickets remaining: October 1, 13, 20, 27, and 29. The separately ticketed Halloween party runs select nights from August 18 through October 31, according to WDW News Today.
Stadiums & Arenas
Orlando Dreamers Pitch $975 Million Stadium Development
The Orlando Dreamers, the group pursuing an MLB expansion franchise, has asked Orange County for $975 million in Tourist Development Tax funding toward a mixed-use project anchored by a roughly 45,000-seat covered stadium on 35.5 acres near SeaWorld and the Orange County Convention Center. The pitch, made to the county’s TDT Citizen Advisory Task Force, also includes hotels, office space, and retail, according to Coliseum. For a look at how a modern venue comes together once funding is secured, see our guide to the UBS Arena in Elmont, New York.
WNBA Teams Split on Credentialing Amid Media Debate
Several WNBA teams, including the Fever, Lynx, Dream, Wings, and Mystics, have denied media credentials to outlet OutKick since late July, as clubs navigate a wider debate sparked by a player’s comments on transgender athletes. The league’s 2026 Media Access Policy leaves Tier 1 and Tier 2 credentialing decisions to individual teams, which have cited capacity limits or given no explanation for denials, according to Front Office Sports. The players’ union has publicly rejected “hate, abuse, and demonization of any people, including transgender people.”
Live Music & Venues
Domi & JD Beck Unveil “Who Asked?” Tour
Fusion jazz duo Domi & JD Beck have announced their “Who Asked?” tour, opening September 9 at The Echo in Dallas before running through 26 U.S. dates. The trek continues overseas with three Australian shows starting November 10 and Asian dates beginning November 17, per Pollstar.
Outside Lands Marks 18 Years of Staying Independent
Outside Lands returned to San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park for its 18th edition, running August 7-9 with Charli xcx, The Strokes, and Rüfüs du Sol topping the bill. Independent organizer Another Planet Entertainment has sold roughly 225,000 tickets for the festival, which co-founder Allen Scott says stays competitive against larger festival chains by leaning into its San Francisco identity, according to IQ Magazine. Fans who enjoy festival coverage can also revisit our guide to England’s Reading Festival.
Explore more: Cobra’s Curse at Busch Gardens Tampa, UBS Arena, Reading Festival.
Theme Park & Live Event News FAQs
When do 2027 Six Flags Season Passes go on sale and how much do they cost?
Sales opened August 7, 2026, at what Six Flags calls the lowest price guests will see this year or next, with the discounted window running through September 7. Exact pricing varies by park and pass tier.
When does Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party run in 2026?
The party began its season on August 7 at Magic Kingdom and continues on 38 select nights through October 31, with tickets ranging from $119 to $229 before tax.
Are Oogie Boogie Bash 2026 tickets sold out?
Several dates have sold out, most recently October 22, but as of this report five October dates remained available: October 1, 13, 20, 27, and 29.
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