Updated 21 September 2026 · By the Totally Orlando Team
Real news and developments affecting an Orlando trip — new attractions, park changes, flight routes and airport updates — not a log of what changed on this website. We check and refresh this page periodically; each item is dated and sourced so you can verify anything that matters to your trip on the original source.
Magnolia Avenue Goes Two-Way in Downtown Orlando: 100 Parking Spaces, LYMMO Changes & What to Know
Magnolia Avenue is now two-way between South Street and Livingston Street, with 100 curb parking spaces and most dedicated LYMMO lanes removed.
Sources: City of Orlando / FOX 35 Orlando
Early construction signs spotted for a Universal Monsters ride expansion
Reporting from Universal-focused outlets points to the first physical signs of construction activity around the Universal Monsters themed area at Epic Universe, suggesting an expansion may be in early planning. Nothing has been officially confirmed by Universal, so treat this as one to watch rather than something to plan a visit around yet.
Source: Orlando ParkStop
D23 Expo reveals new details on Villains Land and Monstropolis
Universal shared fresh details from D23 Expo about upcoming additions at Epic Universe, including plans for a Villains Land themed area and a phased opening approach for Monstropolis, along with talk of a refreshed Figment-related experience elsewhere in the resort. Specific opening dates haven't been announced, so check Universal's official site before building a trip around any of these.
Source: Attractions Magazine
Fast & Furious: Supercharged has permanently closed
Universal Studios Florida's Fast & Furious: Supercharged attraction closed for good on August 17, with August 16 as the last day guests could ride. Universal hasn't confirmed what will fill the space; if that's relevant to your visit, check Universal's official site for the latest before you go.
Source: Inside Universal
EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival concert lineup announced
Disney has published the 2026 Eat to the Beat concert schedule for EPCOT's International Food & Wine Festival, held across World Showcase (see our EPCOT guide). Festival dates and the food-booth lineup shift year to year, so check current dates before booking a trip around it.
Source: Disney Parks Blog
Walt Disney World restricting Disney Springs bus and boat access
Walt Disney World is in the process of narrowing who can use its bus and boat transportation to Disney Springs, its shopping and dining district. If you're planning to rely on Disney transportation to reach Disney Springs rather than driving or ride-sharing, confirm the current access policy on DisneyWorld.com before your trip, since specifics have been in flux.
Source: FOX 35 Orlando
Halloween Horror Nights 2026 lineup confirmed
Universal Orlando has confirmed its full Halloween Horror Nights lineup for the 2026 season, running select nights from mid-September through Halloween. As with any limited-run event, popular nights sell out ahead of park tickets in general, so book early if this is a trip priority.
Source: Inside Universal
SeaWorld's Halloween Spooktacular and Howl-O-Scream both underway this fall
SeaWorld Orlando is running its family-oriented Halloween Spooktacular by day and the separately ticketed, more intense Howl-O-Scream event on select nights through Halloween. The two are different products with different age suitability, so check which one actually matches your group before buying tickets.
Source: SeaWorld Orlando
New nonstop international routes continue landing at MCO
Orlando International Airport added new nonstop international service in 2026, including new links to Munich, Madrid and Paris, plus its first-ever nonstop connection to Asia-Pacific via Tokyo Narita. MCO also climbed to 7th-busiest airport in North America by passenger volume. Worth rechecking nonstop options even if you flew via a connection on a past trip — see our flights and airport guides for planning help.
Source: Greater Orlando Aviation Authority / Aviation Week
MCO's long-term expansion plan moves forward
MCO's multi-year 'Elevating MCO & ORL' development plan is progressing, including roughly 8,000 additional public parking spaces across Garages A and C by 2030, terminal restroom and level upgrades, and a move of Virgin Atlantic's operations from Terminal A to Terminal C. Most of this is longer-term infrastructure work rather than something that affects a near-term visit, but budget extra time around active construction areas.
Source: Greater Orlando Aviation Authority
ESTA fee increase and new screening steps affect Visa Waiver Program visitors
Travelers from Visa Waiver Program countries (most of Western Europe, plus countries like Australia, Japan, South Korea and others) now pay a higher ESTA fee — $40.27, up from $21 before September 2025 — and CBP has proposed further changes including a mobile-only application and expanded data collection. An approved ESTA still doesn't guarantee entry; the final decision is always made by a CBP officer at the port of entry. If you're travelling to Orlando on a Visa Waiver Program passport, apply for your ESTA well before departure and confirm current fees and requirements on the official U.S. Customs and Border Protection site, not a third-party site.
Source: U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Always confirm time-sensitive details directly
News items here are a starting point for what to look into, not a substitute for checking official park, airline or airport sources before you book or travel — details like exact dates, prices and availability change quickly.