Walt Disney World Resort – October 21, 2026 -- Disney's Animal Kingdom is getting a new Indiana Jones ride called Indiana Jones and the Myth of the Jade Serpent, and its animatronic hero will be modeled on Harrison Ford himself. Disney Imagineers Michael Hundgen and Chris Beatty announced the name and first story details at the D23 showcase "Horizons: A Carousel of Progress."

Walt Disney World – October 21, 2026 -- Magic Kingdom's villain-themed expansion now has an official name, Villains Land, and two headline attractions: a Maleficent coaster and a Magic Mirror dark ride. Disney revealed the details during the Disney Experiences showcase, Horizons: A Carousel of Progress, at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event.

Anaheim – October 21, 2026 -- Two new Avengers attractions at Disney California Adventure will open in 2028, and Disney has now revealed the cast, storyline and ride mechanics behind them. The news came at D23: The Ultimate Fan Event, where John Stamos briefly took over hosting duties from Neil Patrick Harris. He joined Imagineer Brent Strong and Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige on the Horizons stage.

Bangkok – October 21, 2026 -- QURO Bangkok Riverside, a 62-room hotel on the Chao Phraya River, has opened as the first Unscripted by Hyatt property in Thailand, and World of Hyatt members can earn double points on new bookings.

The former StandardX moves into Bang Lamphu under a new name

The hotel was previously The StandardX, Bangkok Phra Arthit. It sits on Phra Arthit Road in Bangkok's historic Bang Lamphu neighborhood, beside Phra Arthit Pier. Khao San Road, the National Museum, the Grand Palace, Wat Pho and Wat Arun are all within easy reach.

Jalisco, Mexico – October 21, 2026 -- From October 24 to November 15, 12 Jalisco municipalities will host more than 350 free Day of the Dead activities as part of the second Festival de las Almas, organized by the state's Tourism Secretariat and State Entertainment Agency.

New York – October 21, 2026 -- Luxury travelers are booking private jets in 2026 to gain vacation time, skipping crowded airports, connections and fixed airline schedules, according to an analysis of booking patterns and client activity from SELECT Private Jets by Internova.

GENEVA – October 21, 2026 -- Families of up to eight can now book a two-story, 2,475-square-foot villa at sea with its own private movie theater, kids' suite and climbing tower. MSC Cruises calls it the Grand Hamptons Villa, and it will debut on the new MSC World Atlantic in November 2027 with sailings from Port Canaveral.

The villa sleeps eight across several bedrooms

The villa offers more than 2,475 square feet of combined indoor and outdoor space. MSC says it suits larger and multigenerational families, or two families traveling together.

NEW YORK – October 21, 2026 -- The One Times Square Candy Experience becomes a Halloween trick-or-treating destination for one week only, starting Saturday, October 24, with tickets sold online.

Halloween candy, bucket decorating and spooky photo spots join the attraction

The multi-level, multisensory attraction normally walks guests through New York City in candy form. During the Halloween week, it adds Halloween-themed candies, candy-bucket decoration stations and spooky photo opportunities.

New York – October 21, 2026 -- Ireland is inviting travelers to spend Halloween in the place it started, with festivals running from late October into November across the island.

The season traces back more than 2,000 years to Samhain, the Celtic festival that marked the shift from summer to winter and shaped the Halloween traditions celebrated worldwide today.

Two main festivals anchor the season

Púca Festival in Meath and Derry Halloween in Northern Ireland form the core of Ireland's Halloween celebrations.

SMYRNA, Tenn. – October 21, 2026 -- DuBois Regional Airport (DUJ) gets nonstop jet service to Atlanta and Chicago O'Hare starting February 1, 2027, when Contour Airlines launches two new routes.