Michigan DNR releases nearly 7,300 pheasants for 2026 hunting season
Birds are going out at 13 southern Michigan state game areas through Nov. 14 and again in December. Check the DNR's official dates and rules before you hunt.
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- Millennium Force reopened after part fell; state report details mishapOhio
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- Hogwarts Express at Universal Orlando closes Nov. 4; Forbidden Journey follows in Feb.Orlando
- SeaWorld Orlando reopens Mako after week-long precautionary closureOrlando
- Cedar Point confirms bracket fell from Millennium Force; no injuriesOhio
- Orlando Weekend Heads Up: Volcano Bay's last day, Mako back, Epic event Oct. 24Orlando
- Cedar Point reopens Millennium Force after bracket fell into guest areaOhio
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Delays & ClosuresOrlando
Walt Disney World closes roads near EPCOT for Wine & Dine weekend, Oct. 24-25
Roadway closures and changes around EPCOT and other parts of Walt Disney World run Oct. 24 and 25 for race weekend. Check Disney's official schedule before you drive.
Trips & Vacations
Chiricahua is now a national park: what to know before you plan a trip
Chiricahua National Monument in southeast Arizona is now a national park. Boundaries stay the same, and no entrance reservations are required as of October 2026, one outlet reports.
Openings & Construction
Disney World's 2027 projects shown in CEO's construction-site photos
Josh D'Amaro's Oct. 20 Instagram photos show Monstropolis, Tropical Americas and Lakeshore Lodge taking shape, with reported 2027 openings to plan around.
Openings & Construction
Cedar Point reopens Millennium Force after bracket fell into guest area
The Sandusky, Ohio, coaster reopened Saturday night, Oct. 17, after inspections, the day after a small bracket fell. No one was hurt, the park said.
Openings & Construction
SeaWorld Orlando reopens Mako after weeklong closure
The hypercoaster resumed operations Tuesday after a closure that followed a fatal incident on a different ride at Six Flags Over Georgia. Check SeaWorld's own notice before you go.
Delays & Closures
Millennium Force at Cedar Point closed Oct. 16 after bracket fell; reports say it has reopened
A bracket fell from a Millennium Force car into a guest area at Cedar Point. Reports now say the coaster is running again, but check the park's status before you go.
Caution & ReviewsOhio
Millennium Force reopened Oct. 17 after bracket fell at Cedar Point
Cedar Point says a small bracket fell from a Millennium Force vehicle into a guest area on Oct. 16 and no one was struck. The ride is back open; no cause has been made public.
Know Before You Go
How parks announce ride closures and reopenings, and where to check
Park calendars, apps and social posts each tell part of the story, so confirm a ride's status in more than one place before you travel.