Have you been keeping up with the Disney theme park changes? Because there have been a lot of them lately! Recently, it’s felt like the parks are entirely new places thanks to updates like Villains Land, Piston Peak, Monsters Inc. Land, and more.

Each week, it feels like Disney drops new info, details, hints, and more about the theme parks, cruise line, and the company. Because of this, we do a weekly wrap-up of the biggest news so you don’t miss a single thing. Let’s dive into this week’s latest and greatest Disney news.

Some weeks, Disney drops news and information that’s exciting but not groundbreaking. This week? They gave us some HUGE pieces of news that will impact the parks for years to come. If you’re a Hollywood Studios fan, this was a big week for you.

HUGE NEWS Revealed for Monstropolis

Disney finally revealed the storyline behind the upcoming Monsters Inc. Land this week! They dropped the news, writing, “Monstropolis — the monster city now powered by laughter — is getting ready to give humans a glimpse of what’s been hidden from their world for generations. Which raises an interesting question: if humans were never meant to enter the monster world … why are the doors finally opening to us?”

The story starts after Mike and Sulley discover that laughter is more powerful than screams, so they’re bringing on a city-wide shift by introducing H.U.M.A.N. Day, or “Humans Understand Monsters Are Nice” Day! The monsters have formed the Department of Human Relations to help build a relationship between the humans and monsters, so now we get to go inside their world.

Disney shared, “Human guests will have the chance to explore the city, meet its citizens, taste unique cuisine, and step into the everyday world of monsters in a totally new way. For the first time, two worlds once separated are meeting face to scaly, furry, and fang-filled face – brought together not by screams, but by laughter.” While they didn’t share an opening timeline just yet, we feel like this was a huge step toward the land being open.

Get all of the new details HERE! 

 New Restaurant Announced for Hollywood Studios

In the same announcement, Disney answered a question we have been BEGGING for. We have long speculated that Harryhausen’s (the famous restaurant from the film) would be part of Monstropolis. Disney has FINALLY confirmed we were right! Can you hear us screaming from here?

In the statement, Disney shared, “Storefronts line the streets, industries hum alongside everyday life, and every corner reflects the quirky, character-filled world fans fell in love with. And of course, it wouldn’t be Monstropolis without a few iconic stops along the way. Places like Harryhausen’s — yes, THAT legendary restaurant monsters line up for — and the Glob Theater help bring the city to life, adding even more personality, energy, and can’t-miss moments around every corner.” WE NOTICED THAT, DISNEY!

While they didn’t give us more information than that, we are seriously thrilled that our educated guess (or delusion) is correct. There are so many dreams we have for this restaurant, but our number one request might be an animatronic of the octopus chef Harry himself.

Everything we know about the restaurant here! 

A Few HUGE Halloween Announcements For Disneyland

Finally, Disneyland brought it home for big news this week thanks to some spooky announcements! It might only be June, but Halloween is right around the corner if you’re a Disney fan. Halloween Time returns to Disneyland from August 21st and runs through Halloween night — October 31st, 2026, and this week, they gave us tons of info about what to expect!

Mickey and Minnie and their pals will be in new costumes this year featuring harlequin motifs, frilled collars and cuffs, and swirling confection details in hues of orange, yellow, and black. Plus, an all-new gingerbread house will make an appearance in the Haunted Mansion Holiday overlay.

Disney also revealed a new street show called Madame Leota’s Swinging Wake – A Haunted Mansion Street Party! The street show will take place during Oogie Boogie Bash, and it will feature multiple show-stopping moments for Madame Leota to host her spirited séance and swinging wake filled with happy haunts, ghostly dancing, and ghoulish delight, inviting you to partake in a ghastly good time that beckons all 999 ghosts.

Plus, Disney confirmed that Plaza de la Familia will return and run through Día de los Muertos, ending on November 2nd. It will have “The Storytellers of Plaza de la Familia Celebrate the Musical World of Coco!” as a traveling troupe of storytellers who sing songs like “Remember Me” and “The World Es Mi Familia”. You’ll also be able to sing and dance along to live mariachi music at the Paradise Garden Bandstand.

While it might feel far away, we know that the spooky season will be here before we know it!

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It was a BIG week for Disney news from monsters to scary spooks! We were seriously excited by all of these updates, and for whatever reason, we’re craving sushi now. While we head to the store, make sure to keep following DFB for more Disney news and more.

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Which news are you the most excited about? Tell us in the comments!