Big news from Universal Studios as they announce the opening of a kid-centric theme park in Texas featuring popular animated franchises like Shrek, Jurassic World, and SpongeBob. This expansion comes on the heels of Universal’s year-round haunt in Las Vegas, sparking competition with Disney in the theme park industry. Meanwhile, pop culture fans can attend MultiCon in support of LA fire relief, featuring panels and a silent auction with stars from TV and film.
Universal Kids Resort is set to open in 2026 near Dallas, offering lands based on DreamWorks properties and fan-favorite shows like SpongeBob SquarePants and Jurassic World. MultiCon Los Angeles will feature panels with talent from The Walking Dead, Glow, and more, with proceeds going to LA Relief. AMC Theaters introduces a 24-hour marathon of Best Picture nominees, and Disney California Adventure prepares for its Food and Wine Festival.
Other exciting events include the introduction of Captain America at Avengers Campus, a Pixar-themed room aboard the Disney Cruise Line’s Treasure, and a pet adoption event at Meow Wolf Grapevine. Batman fans can tour Adam West’s former home transformed into a mid-century Gotham pad, while Crocs collaborates with Monsters Inc. for fun park footwear. Celebrate Cinderella’s 75th anniversary with Loungefly and Casetify tech accessories, and indulge in the new Disney Princess collection at Bath & Body Works.