Today’s theme park news is joined by a big stadium story: the Detroit Tigers’ Comerica Park is being renamed Fifth Third Park. In live music, Guadalajara’s new Coliseo GNP Seguros has opened its doors with Michael Bublé.
On the parks side, this theme park news roundup covers a new coaster revealed at IAAPA Expo Europe, a Five Guys nearing its debut at Universal CityWalk, the Dark Arts at Hogwarts Castle show, a Minecraft experience headed to American Dream, and fresh Disney dining and TV updates. The music section also has a new Lukas Graham tour, the latest on Tones And I and the NRL Grand Final, and the 2026 ARIA Awards nominations.
The TLDR
- Theme Parks & Roller Coasters: O’Gliss Park unveils Manakai, billed as the first Spinfinity Splash Coaster
- Stadiums & Arenas: Comerica Park to be renamed Fifth Third Park in 2027
- Live Music & Venues: Coliseo GNP Seguros opens near Guadalajara with Michael Bublé
Theme Parks & Roller Coasters
O’Gliss Park unveils Manakai, billed as the first Spinfinity Splash Coaster
O’Gliss Park and BoldMove Nation revealed Manakai – Typhoon Coaster at IAAPA Expo Europe in London this week, according to Amusement Today. It is described as the world’s first Spinfinity Splash Coaster, combining controlled spinning with water effects and a splashdown finish. The listed specs are a 465-meter track, a 19-meter maximum height and a capacity of 1,000 guests per hour. If you follow coaster launches, compare it with the classic spinning-style thrills of Wild Mouse at Cedar Point.
Five Guys nears its opening at Universal CityWalk Orlando
Attractions Magazine reported on September 23 that staff training was underway at the new Five Guys on the upper level of CityWalk, in the former Burger King Whopper Bar space. Signage indicates it will stay open until 1 a.m. during Halloween Horror Nights. No official opening date has been announced.
Dark Arts at Hogwarts Castle returns for Halloween season
The Dark Arts at Hogwarts Castle nighttime show is running at Universal Studios Hollywood and Islands of Adventure through November 1, according to Coaster101. The Halloween-themed projection show features dementors, spiders and Death Eaters on the castle.
Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue coming to American Dream
The Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue opens November 13 at American Dream in East Rutherford, New Jersey, per Attractions Magazine. Tickets go on sale October 1, with individual tickets starting at $36. The visit takes about an hour, and the run is a limited engagement with no announced closing date.
New quick-service dining teased for Disney’s BoardWalk
The latest Disney Files magazine says a new quick-service dining spot is on the way to Disney’s BoardWalk at Walt Disney World, but it gives no name or details, according to WDWNT. It would be separate from the June announcement that Hurly-Burly will replace JellyRolls and a new Basin location will open at the resort.
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse+ season 2 gets a premiere date
Disney Jr. announced that season 2 of Mickey Mouse Clubhouse+ premieres September 30 on Disney Jr., with Disney+ following on October 1, per WDWNT. A trailer previews the season, including episodes where Goofy and Daisy each get their own Clubhouse and Minnie hosts a pet party.
Stadiums & Arenas
Comerica Park to be renamed Fifth Third Park in 2027
The Detroit Tigers’ home ballpark will be renamed Fifth Third Park starting in 2027, according to Coliseum. The team and Fifth Third Bank announced the change on Monday following the bank’s acquisition of Comerica. The park has been the Tigers’ home since 2000; for more ballpark-and-campus stadium profiles, see Faurot Field.
Live Music & Venues
Coliseo GNP Seguros opens near Guadalajara with Michael Bublé
The 30,000-capacity Coliseo GNP Seguros held its grand opening Tuesday night with Michael Bublé, per Pollstar. Bublé filled in after Rod Stewart cancelled for a medical procedure. Upcoming shows include Natanael Cano on September 25, Alejandro Sanz in October and Gorillaz in December. Fans of outdoor venues can also read our profile of The Wharf Amphitheater.
Lukas Graham announces 13-date North American tour for 2027
Pollstar reports the tour runs from March 2, 2027 in Dallas to April 11, 2027 in Chicago. Tickets go on sale September 25 at 10 a.m. via lukasgraham.com. The announcement follows his exit from Ed Sheeran’s tour last week in solidarity with Macklemore.
Tones And I will miss the NRL Grand Final pre-show
Tones And I’s representatives say she had a prior commitment with Macklemore in America and “explored all avenues to make it work,” as reported by Billboard. They add that nothing had been signed or confirmed in writing with the league.
Tame Impala and Genesis Owusu lead 2026 ARIA nominations
Tame Impala and Genesis Owusu top this year’s ARIA Awards nominations, per Billboard. The ceremony is set for Wednesday, November 18 at Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion.
Explore more: Wild Mouse at Cedar Point, Faurot Field, The Wharf Amphitheater.
Theme Park News FAQs
When does Comerica Park become Fifth Third Park?
The Detroit Tigers’ ballpark will carry the Fifth Third Park name starting in 2027. The rename was announced on Monday, September 21, following Fifth Third Bank’s acquisition of Comerica.
When does the Minecraft Experience open at American Dream?
The Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue opens November 13 at American Dream in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Tickets go on sale October 1, with individual tickets starting at $36.
When does Mickey Mouse Clubhouse+ season 2 premiere?
Season 2 premieres September 30 on Disney Jr. and arrives on Disney+ the next day, October 1.
When do Lukas Graham’s 2027 North American tour tickets go on sale?
Tickets go on sale September 25 at 10 a.m. via lukasgraham.com. The 13-date tour runs from March 2, 2027 in Dallas to April 11, 2027 in Chicago.
When and where are the 2026 ARIA Awards?
The ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday, November 18 at Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion. Tame Impala and Genesis Owusu lead the nominations.
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