Disney displays 3 Taylor Swift tour costumes in theme park By Dewayne Bevil January 2, 2026 at 10:13 a.m. Hollywood Studios temporarily spotlights superstar looks inside its Walt Disney Presents attraction.
Top 10 new theme park attractions in the U.S. for 2026 By Brady MacDonald January 1, 2026 at 10:40 a.m. The new year is already shaping up as a good one for roller coaster enthusiasts,...
Disney World worker is injured trying to stop runaway boulder at Indiana Jones show By Associated Press December 31, 2025 at 8:09 p.m. Disney wouldn't disclose the worker's injuries, citing privacy reasons.
Six Flags Magic Mountain is no longer the Coaster Capital of the World By Brady MacDonald December 30, 2025 at 2:38 p.m. The reigning Coaster King will relinquish its crown in January.
SeaWorld announces death of 50-year-old killer whale Katina By Richard Tribou December 22, 2025 at 11:20 a.m. SeaWorld Orlando officials announced the death Sunday of a 50-year-old killer whale named Katina.
Five people sue Universal, claiming Stardust Racers caused severe injuries By Martin E. Comas December 19, 2025 at 2:35 p.m. Five people have filed separate lawsuits against Universal Orlando Resort for debilitating injuries they claim...
‘Blood surrounding him’: Report details horrific Epic Universe death By Martin E. Comas December 12, 2025 at 1:51 p.m. The Orange County Sheriff's Office closed its investigation into a September death at Epic Universe,...
Legoland Florida sets opening date for indoor roller coaster By Dewayne Bevil December 8, 2025 at 5:55 p.m. Theme park uses drones to announce opening date for Galacticoaster, an indoor, family-friendly thrill ride.
Hallmark Channel to film holiday movie at Disney World By Dewayne Bevil December 8, 2025 at 7:48 p.m. The production stars Lacey Chabert and uses locations across WDW.
Disney World shares plan for 2026 reopenings, including Big Thunder By Dewayne Bevil December 4, 2025 at 1:55 p.m. Disney World's Magic Kingdom preps for returns of Big Thunder, Buzz Lightyear rides, while the...
DOJ opens civil rights investigation into SeaWorld Orlando’s rollator walker ban By Silas Morgan November 26, 2025 at 3:19 p.m. The U.S. Department of Justice said it would be investigating if the ban discriminates against...
Florida-based Disney Destiny cruise ship christened with drone show magic By Patrick Connolly November 12, 2025 at 7:51 a.m. Godmother and actor Susan Egan helped officially launch the company's third Wish-class ship and the...
More holiday to-dos at SeaWorld, Legoland, Disney Jollywood Nights By Dewayne Bevil October 29, 2025 at 9:39 a.m. Shows and characters make special theme-park appearances in November and December.
Universal opens Epic Universe for multiday travel including Florida resident deals By Richard Tribou October 23, 2025 at 11:28 a.m. Universal is opening up Epic Universe as part of multiday deals, including Florida resident options...
Disneyland to update Soarin’ ride for America’s 250th anniversary By Brady MacDonald October 22, 2025 at 10:40 a.m. ‘Soarin’ Across America’ opens at Disney California Adventure in summer 2026.
Activist investor group that includes Travis Kelce aims to revive struggling Six Flags By Associated Press October 22, 2025 at 10:24 a.m. The group now holds about a 9% economic interest in Six Flags.
In Orlando theme parks, animatronics increase in number — and in realism By Dewayne Bevil October 21, 2025 at 3:55 p.m. Increasingly high-tech, lifelike figures add entertainment value at Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando.
I joined a killer clown cult at Six Flags Fright Fest By Brady MacDonald October 15, 2025 at 2:57 p.m. I dressed up like a maniacal clown for the night.
Disney displays 3 expansion plans, shows off Tropical Americas model By Dewayne Bevil October 15, 2025 at 9:34 a.m. Exhibit at Hollywood Studios includes scale model of under-construction Animal Kingdom land.
10 foodie favorites at the 2025 Epcot Food & Wine Festival By Amy Drew Thompson October 28, 2025 at 10:59 a.m. The 2025 Epcot Food & Wine Festival has been cooking up a storm at Walt...
Universal holidays: Parade, Hogwarts show, Grinchmas, Who-ville Tree Lot By Dewayne Bevil October 13, 2025 at 9:53 a.m. Fan favorites return to Central Florida theme parks as Epic gets its first seasonal decor...
Dig in and go places in the new issue of ‘Explore Florida & the Caribbean’ By Mark Gauert October 13, 2025 at 9:56 a.m. The award-winning travel magazine of the South Florida Sun Sentinel and the Orlando Sentinel is...
Disney World raises prices of annual passes By Dewayne Bevil October 9, 2025 at 9:58 a.m. Cost of top-level ticket lands at $1,629 for a year of theme parking at WDW.
Coaster death reignites debate over Florida’s regulation of theme parks By Skyler Swisher October 5, 2025 at 9:15 a.m. "It's the fox guarding the henhouse," a Virginia-based ride safety analyst and consumer advocate says.
Universal Orlando will reopen Stardust Racers Saturday with new restriction, 17 days after man’s death By Martin E. Comas October 4, 2025 at 9:14 a.m. Guests in wheelchairs must be able to walk independently in order to ride, the Orlando...
Attorney: Universal Stardust Racers coaster had history of complaints before Zavala died By Martin E. Comas September 30, 2025 at 5:50 p.m. Attorney Ben Crump and the family of Kevin Rodriguez Zavala on Tuesday angrily accused theme...
Central Florida woman sues Universal Studios Orlando for injuries on Stardust Racers coaster By Martin E. Comas September 25, 2025 at 5:40 p.m. A Central Florida woman is suing Epic Universe over head injuries she suffered while riding...
Epic Universe coaster ‘functioned as intended,’ according to Universal memo By Skyler Swisher September 22, 2025 at 6:40 p.m. A 32-year-old man was found unresponsive on the Stardust Racers roller coaster Wednesday and died...
‘The facts will be known’: Epic Universe coaster death under investigation By Skyler Swisher September 19, 2025 at 4:55 p.m. A 32-year-old man's death from injuries he suffered on Epic Universe's Stardust Racers rollercoaster will...
Scuba-wearing restaurant robber swims away with cash at Disney Springs: report By Garfield Hylton September 16, 2025 at 1:39 p.m. A popular Disney Springs restaurant was robbed by a goggle-wearing man who reportedly fled the...
First look: Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights haunted houses for 2025 By Dewayne Bevil September 12, 2025 at 10:51 a.m. Universal event, as usual, is intense and icky
Elvis’ ‘guitar car’ — a pink Cadillac — now has a Florida home By Dewayne Bevil September 4, 2025 at 9:25 a.m. Elvis’ car has arrived in the building. It’s literally a big deal at 41 feet...
Disney: What it costs to eat entire menu of Epcot food fest By Dewayne Bevil September 8, 2025 at 10:06 a.m. Surprise! The total for the ultimate fest feast is less in 2025 than it was...
Disney sets opening date for ‘Zootopia’ attraction, updates coaster plans By Dewayne Bevil August 21, 2025 at 5:16 p.m. Executives broke out new details about Big Thunder, new Muppet ride
Every day can be Halloween: Why theme parks are going big on year-round horror experiences By Tribune News Service August 21, 2025 at 3:03 p.m. “You can make every month horrific.”
It’s the cheapest time of the year to visit Disneyland right now By Brady MacDonald August 21, 2025 at 10:31 a.m. Tickets cost $104 during 16 select dates in late August and early September.
Norwegian Cruise Line to build 19-slide water park on private Bahamas island By Richard Tribou July 29, 2025 at 9:12 a.m. Norwegian Cruise Line announced Tuesday it will build a water park on its private Bahamas...
Theme park parades: Brighter, bigger, in demand By Dewayne Bevil July 21, 2025 at 9:56 a.m. New Disney Starlight parade kicks up the tech with screens, lighting effects.
Pictures: First look at Kennedy Space Center’s Gantry at LC-39 attraction By Ricardo Ramirez Buxeda July 16, 2025 at 2:51 p.m.
SeaWorld Orlando unveils 1st Howl-O-Scream haunted houses By Dewayne Bevil July 14, 2025 at 10:54 a.m. This year will be the fifth for the theme park's Halloween fright fest.