> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.theamericanquorum.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Orlando Parks Saturday: CityWalk Opens a New Counter as Halloween Nights Build - URL: https://www.theamericanquorum.com/orlando-parks-daily-2026-09-19/ - Published: 2026-09-19T13:04:03.000Z - Updated: 2026-09-19T13:04:03.000Z - Description: A new CityWalk counter opens today, Disney’s parks keep full Saturday hours, Universal and SeaWorld prepare separate Halloween nights, and a SeaWorld picnic approaches. Five developments for Central Florida visitors. - Author: News Desk - Tags: Orlando Parks, Florida **ORLANDO, Fla. —** Central Florida’s parks are dividing Saturday between full daytime schedules, new CityWalk dining and separately ticketed Halloween nights. The most useful planning move is to decide early whether tonight belongs to regular attractions or a seasonal event, because those choices carry different admission rules. Find the continuing regional report at TAQ’s [**Florida Theme Parks hub**](https://www.theamericanquorum.com/florida-theme-parks/). ## Five developments shaping the weekend 1. **Fat One’s opens today at Universal CityWalk.** The new upper-level counter adds hot dogs and Italian ice, while Five Guys is now confirmed for a separate location coming later. 2. **Walt Disney World keeps a full Saturday slate.** All four theme parks run their regular day before Magic Kingdom shifts to a Halloween-party schedule Sunday. 3. **Toothsome marks 10 years this afternoon.** The CityWalk restaurant’s anniversary program runs from 3 to 6 p.m. 4. **Halloween Horror Nights returns tonight.** Universal Studios Florida changes over to the separately ticketed event, making admission and timing especially important. 5. **SeaWorld’s member picnic is tomorrow.** Eligible passholders and military members face a higher event-day price if space remains. ## Walt Disney World: use Saturday for the longer park day Disney visitors have a relatively straightforward Saturday: the resort’s four theme parks retain full operating days before Sunday’s Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party changes the Magic Kingdom evening. Today’s [Disney World regional update](https://www.theamericanquorum.com/orlando-disney-update-2026-09-19/) has the park-by-park timing and also flags the next planning dates for EPCOT’s Guardians of the Galaxy soundtrack program and 2027 Disney After Hours tickets. The practical takeaway is to use Saturday for a longer Magic Kingdom evening if a standard daytime ticket is the priority. Sunday’s [Halloween party](https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/events-tours/magic-kingdom/mickeys-not-so-scary-halloween-party/?ref=theamericanquorum.com) is separately ticketed, so ordinary park admission will not cover the late-night event. ## Universal Orlando: CityWalk changes before HHN [Fat One’s Hot Dogs & Italian Ice opens today](https://blog.discoveruniversal.com/news/fat-ones-hot-dogs-italian-ice-and-five-guys-burgers-fries-coming-to-universal-citywalk/?ref=theamericanquorum.com) on CityWalk’s upper level across from Antojitos. The counter serves all-beef hot dogs and Italian ice. Universal also announced that Five Guys Burgers & Fries is coming soon across from Bread Box, but no opening date has been posted. Nearby, [Toothsome Chocolate Emporium’s anniversary event runs from 3 to 6 p.m.](https://blog.discoveruniversal.com/news/celebrate-the-10-year-anniversary-of-the-toothsome-chocolate-emporium-savory-feast-kitchen-at-universal-citywalk/?ref=theamericanquorum.com) today. The official program includes character appearances, a chocolate-dipping station, a Chocolate Origins showcase, a photo booth and an engraved chocolate coin. Its anniversary menu continues through Sept. 30. Tonight, Universal Studios Florida hosts Halloween Horror Nights as a separately ticketed event. Universal’s [official planning guide](https://blog.discoveruniversal.com/events/guide-to-halloween-horror-nights/?ref=theamericanquorum.com) says Stay & Scream requires both valid daytime admission and valid HHN admission; qualifying guests can wait in designated areas and begin select houses from 2 p.m. Check the [official HHN page](https://www.universalorlando.com/hhn/en/us?ref=theamericanquorum.com) for current ticket availability and operating details. Today’s [Universal Orlando update](https://www.theamericanquorum.com/orlando-universal-update-2026-09-19/) carries the fuller CityWalk and HHN briefing. ## Around Central Florida: SeaWorld’s Sunday picnic SeaWorld Orlando’s [Pass Member and Military Member Picnic](https://seaworld.com/orlando/events/pass-member-picnic?ref=theamericanquorum.com) runs Sunday, Sept. 20, from noon to 4 p.m. at Ports of Call. Tickets cost $10 online through the day before the event or $15 on event day, subject to capacity. A valid pass or military identification is required, park admission and parking are separate, and the picnic does not allow re-entry. ## Plan and Follow Your Day Use TAQ’s [**Live Theme Park Wait Times**](https://parks.theamericanquorum.com/?state=FL&ref=theamericanquorum.com) web app to select an individual Florida park for current posted waits and operating information. During Halloween Horror Nights, the dedicated **“Universal Studios — HHN”** selector provides near-real-time posted haunted-house waits. The park app can be added to a phone or tablet home screen through the browser’s **Add to Home Screen** option for app-like access. For sports schedules, scores and viewing information between park plans, the [TAQ Sports Desk](https://sports.theamericanquorum.com/?ref=theamericanquorum.com) is also available as a home-screen web app. The American Quorum is independent and is not affiliated with any park operator.