Here are today’s 11 verified theme park & live event stories, covering Theme Parks & Roller Coasters, Stadiums & Arenas and Live Music & Venues.
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The TLDR
- Theme Parks & Roller Coasters: Disneyland Paris to Restore Space Mountain’s Original Theme
- Stadiums & Arenas: Pegula: Players Still Weighing US Open Prize Money Protest
- Live Music & Venues: UTA Adds Six Music Executives, Promotes 11 More
Theme Parks & Roller Coasters
Disneyland Paris to Restore Space Mountain’s Original Theme
Disney confirmed at D23 that Disneyland Paris will close its Star Wars-themed Hyperspace Mountain so Imagineers can restore the coaster to its original theme and soundtrack, “Space Mountain: De la Terre à la Lune,” with an updated feel, according to Screamscape. Guests have until late 2027 to ride the Star Wars version before the changeover begins; a reopening date for the restored ride hasn’t been announced.
Epcot’s Dreamfinder Set to Return, Spaceship Earth Overhaul Back On
Disney surprised the D23 Horizons audience by confirming Dreamfinder and Figment are returning to Epcot, though the company hasn’t detailed what form the experience will take, per Screamscape. Disney also confirmed its long-delayed Spaceship Earth update is moving forward again, shifting the ride’s focus from the history of communication to human connection, though no closure date has been set.
Six Flags Unveils Its Most Ambitious Halloween Lineup Yet
Six Flags says 2026 is its most ambitious Halloween event lineup yet, adding 11 new haunted mazes based on properties like Friday the 13th, Final Destination, and Blair Witch alongside returning favorites such as The Conjuring Universe and SAW, according to Park World. The expanded slate spans the chain’s Fright Fest and Halloween Haunt parks across North America, plus Knott’s Scary Farm.
Silver Dollar City Reveals Miner’s Mountain Express
Silver Dollar City unveiled Miner’s Mountain Express, a new family coaster built with MACK Rides and billed as the longest family coaster in the Midwest, set to open in 2027, reports Amusement Today. The ride is themed to the true story of the 1880s Marble Cave Mining Company and will include 15 airtime moments plus a 15-story mining headframe as its centerpiece.
Eldridge Park’s Fireworks Show Losing Its Longtime Home
The Eldridge Park Carousel Preservation Society announced its annual Fireworks & Party in the Park event will move to a new location starting in 2027, citing crowd-safety concerns as attendance has grown, according to Amusement Today. A new venue hasn’t been finalized.
Legoland Florida’s Coastersaurus Reopens After Structural Upgrades
Legoland Florida reopened its wooden Coastersaurus coaster on National Roller Coaster Day, following a closure that began in January for structural upgrades, per Tampa Bay 28 (WFTS). Staff now inspect the track and hardware daily to keep the vintage ride, in the same spirit as classics like the Corkscrew at Knott’s Berry Farm, running smoothly.
Stadiums & Arenas
Pegula: Players Still Weighing US Open Prize Money Protest
Top tennis players, including WTA Player Council representative Jessica Pegula, say they’re holding off on deciding whether to stage a US Open media protest until the tournament announces its prize money, according to Front Office Sports. Players are pushing for a larger share of Grand Slam revenue after limiting press access at May’s Roland-Garros in a similar protest.
Live Music & Venues
UTA Adds Six Music Executives, Promotes 11 More
United Talent Agency added six new executives to its music division, including agents Chris Anderson, Randy Freedman, and Jordan Golenberg, and promoted 11 more staff across its offices, according to Pollstar.
Maluma Signs Global Partnership With Fénix Entertainment
Colombian star Maluma signed a new global partnership with Argentina’s Fénix Entertainment to lead strategy and development for his upcoming 2027-28 world tour, his first major trek since the 2023-24 Don Juan Tour, reports Pollstar. Dates and venues have not yet been announced.
Jonas Brothers Announce 45-City ‘Burning Up’ Tour
The Jonas Brothers announced a 45-city “Burning Up Tour All Over Again” across North America, expanding after strong demand for their previously announced Madison Square Garden shows, according to Billboard. The tour kicks off September 25 in Boston and runs through December, stopping in cities including Toronto, Philadelphia, Miami, Los Angeles, and Seattle.
Fontaines D.C. Announce New Album Dopamine Chamber
Irish rock band Fontaines D.C. announced their fifth studio album, Dopamine Chamber, arriving October 16 via XL Recordings, alongside lead single “Marianne,” according to Billboard. The album, produced by James Ford, follows 2024’s Romance.
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