Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is due back in early May with Rainbow Caverns and a reported drop in the minimum height — potentially letting more children ride.

A week of pre‑shows, pop‑ups and a $99 Thrill Pass will turn Orlando into Rolling Loud's RL Week ahead of the May festival.

A new pool hall called Fat Cats Billiards is moving into 306 W. Ardice Avenue in Eustis with 19 pool tables, a full bar and planned league play. The operator is targeting an early-May opening.

Thousands of players and fans head to Orlando April 3–5 for the Pokémon Regional Championships. Spectator badges are $20 and matches stream live on Twitch and YouTube.

Walt Disney World quietly rolled out an After 2 p.m. summer ticket (May 26–July 29) with 2‑ and 3‑day options that sharply cut per‑day costs but restrict morning access and some bookings.

After leaving Disney’s BoardWalk in April 2025, Jellyrolls says it will reopen minutes away in Orlando’s tourist district. The bar’s official site is collecting sign-ups ahead of a formal announcement.

A 28,000-square-foot members-first club opened in Orlando’s SoDo with seven courts and chef-driven dining.

Weezer will headline Benchmark International Arena on Oct. 14, 2026 with The Shins and Silversun Pickups. Presales start March 31 and the public on‑sale is April 3.

TWICE plays Kia Center in Orlando March 2728 with a 360-degree arena show; a second night was added after demand. Ticket and transit tips for local fans.

Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin returns April 8 at Magic Kingdom with new vehicles, handheld blasters, reactive targets and a support bot called Buddy.

Universal Orlando revealed HHN 35's Infernal Carnival of Nightmares and unveiled the first haunted house, reuniting Jack the Clown and Dr. Oddfellow.

County records show Walt Disney World filed a construction permit for the Tower of Terror at Hollywood Studios, with MLC Theming listed as the contractor. Disney’s schedule shows no closure yet.

Okeechobee returns to Sunshine Grove March 19–22, 2026 with headliners across genres and expanded art programming. Officials warn of heavy traffic and recommend early ticket pickup.