Here are today’s 3 verified theme park & live event stories, covering Theme Parks & Roller Coasters and Live Music & Venues.
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The TLDR
- Theme Parks & Roller Coasters: Dreamfinder Is Coming Back to EPCOT’s Journey Into Imagination
- Live Music & Venues: Earth, Wind & Fire Drummer John Paris in Medically Induced Coma
Theme Parks & Roller Coasters
Dreamfinder Is Coming Back to EPCOT’s Journey Into Imagination
Disney confirmed that Dreamfinder will return alongside Figment as part of a reimagined Journey Into Imagination at EPCOT, according to WDW News Today. Disney Experiences chairman Thomas Mazloum made the announcement during D23 2026, telling the crowd the company is “taking a new journey into imagination at EPCOT with Dreamfinder and Figment.” Dreamfinder has not appeared in the park since he was removed in 1998. Disney has not yet shared a ride concept, timeline, or opening date for the overhaul.
Live Music & Venues
Earth, Wind & Fire Drummer John Paris in Medically Induced Coma
Longtime Earth, Wind & Fire drummer John Paris remains in a medically induced coma after a cardiac emergency just before a scheduled performance with Lionel Richie on August 6, according to Billboard. Paris briefly woke and spoke with family before his blood pressure rose and doctors sedated him again. His family has launched a GoFundMe that has raised nearly $70,000 toward a $75,000 goal to help cover medical costs.
Lisa Knowles-Smith and Darrel Walls Lead 2026 Stellar Gospel Music Awards Winners
The 2026 Stellar Gospel Music Awards handed out trophies on August 15 at Charlotte’s Spectrum Center, with Lisa Knowles-Smith and Darrel Walls among the night’s biggest winners, according to Billboard. Knowles-Smith took home five awards, including female artist of the year and three trophies tied to her album “Revival: Live in Dallas.” Kirk Franklin hosted the ceremony.
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