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SeaWorld is reopening its parks in Florida on Saturday after closing for Hurricane Ian this week.

National Roller Coaster Day is Tuesday, Aug. 16, and SeaWorld Orlando is challenging guests to ride all of the park’s roller coasters in one day.

Disney Imagineers dropped a few new details about the planned reimagining of the Splash Mountain ride at Disney’s Magic Kingdom.

SeaWorld is giving military veterans, as well as their families and friends, the opportunity to visit some of its parks for free starting this weekend.

Disney prepares to reopen Vacation Club Top of the World Lounge.

On Thursday, the resort announced the return of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party.

Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights is getting a double dose of terror from the horror film studio Blumhouse.

Checking out every Disney park in the world is a dream for super fans. Disney is now offering a vacation that allows people to do just that, along with some other iconic sites and luxury accommodations along the way.

Teachers who bring proof of employment, such as a school ID, will save up to $38.99 on water park admission.

SeaWorld’s first few months of the fiscal year beat expectations for revenue, while attendance levels beat pre-pandemic years.

During a ceremony Friday, city leaders unveiled the changes made to the boats and dock at the northwest corner of the lake.

Disney says it’s also bringing back the Eat to the Beat Concert Series, featuring well-known musical acts and local bands.

Madame Tussauds is debuting four wax figures of Johnson across the United States, including one at the Orlando location at ICON Park on International Drive.

The owners of ICON Park are demanding the company behind some of its thrill rides to suspend all ride operations in the wake of the death of a teen last week.

The first cultural representatives will come from Germany, Norway, Italy, France, the United Kingdom and Canada starting in August.

SeaWorld said the new experience will be an update to the former Dolphin Plunge attraction at the park.

SeaWorld said the new experience will be an update to the former Dolphin Plunge attraction at the park.

A theme-park comeback continued to help Disney’s results recover in the most recent quarter.

SeaWorld Entertainment has made a bid to buy amusement park owner Cedar Fair, Bloomberg reported Tuesday.

Universal’s theme parks are bouncing back from the pandemic in a big way, with record profits in the last few months and strong attendance growth, according to earnings reports released Thursday.

New attractions at ICON Park The world’s tallest slingshot and drop tower officially opened to the public on Tuesday at ICON Park in Orlando. (ICON Park/ICON Park)ORLANDO, Fla. — Are you brave enough to fly high above Central Florida? The world’s tallest slingshot and drop tower officially opened to the public on Tuesday at ICON Park in Orlando. READ: Walt Disney World announces reopening date for Typhoon LagoonThe adjacent Orlando FreeFall stands at 430 feet and can take 30 riders at a time high above ICON Park and International Drive. READ: From milestones to new roller coasters: Here are the 9 biggest theme park stories of 2021New attractions at ICON Park The world’s tallest slingshot and drop tower officially opened to the public on Tuesday at ICON Park in Orlando.

Astronaut encounters are returning to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex for the first time in two years.

Black Friday is a week away but SeaWorld in Orlando and Busch Gardens in Tampa have already released their sales for the holidays.

Dumbo the Flying Elephant remains enduringly popular with younger guests, even in the age of smart phones.

Disney Imagineers show off a preview of the new nighttime looks for the 180-foot icon of Epcot.

Disney Imagineers show off a preview of the new nighttime looks for the 180-foot icon of Epcot.

Many people overlook the Swiss Family Treehouse as just part of the foliage in a lush part of the Magic Kingdom, but it is an attraction with a storied history.

Anyone who gets excited about excrement is going to want to run to the new Poozeum exhibit at the Orlando Science Center, stat.

ICON Park's new record-setting attractions begin to go vertical

Disney revises its 'look' for cast members to create a more inclusive environment at the parks.

IAAPA Expo, the global attractions industry’s premier event, will once again return to the Orange County Convention Center this November.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Fun Spot near International Drive has been put on notice three times in the past few months after strike teams found that guests weren’t always wearing masks while at the amusement park, according to records provided by Orange County. The first strike team visit occurred on Aug. 13 after a citizen complaint. Orange County has had a mask mandate in place for months to stop the spread of COVID-19. While strike teams have been visiting businesses to make sure they’re complying with that rule, the focus has been on educating rather than fining or punishing, according to the mayor. News 6 has contacted Fun Spot for comment.

ORLANDO, Fla. The coronavirus pandemic may have put a damper on Central Floridas usual Halloween plans, but one new upcoming attraction promises to bring frights and delights in a way that doesnt violate social distancing guidelines. A debut date and location for The Haunted Road has not yet been revealed, but organizers have said that it will be a drive-thru experience that adults and families alike can enjoy from the safety of their own car. Mariko has past experience with Broadway marketing and was the creative force who brought to life the DRIP theatrical dance and rock show experience on International Drive. Before The Haunted Road event can happen, organizers plan to soon launch a Kickstarter campaign to garner financial support from the community. The masterminds behind the drive-thru attraction are also looking to hire local performers to staff the event.

As Florida inches closer to reopening schools and sees guests headed back to theme parks, the state continues to report cases of COVID-19 by the thousands. In Florida, a total of 19,334 patients have been hospitalized due to severe cases of the respiratory illness. The new statistics bring Floridas total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 301,810 since the disease was first detected in the state on March 1. The state reported 112 new resident deaths and zero new non-resident death in Florida on Wednesday, making for a cumulative total of 4,521 COVID-19 related resident deaths and 105 non-resident deaths, bringing the overall state death toll to 4,617. Previously, the theme park strongly recommended and encouraged face masks to be worn inside the park, but the use of face coverings will now be mandatory.

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. – If you’re planning a trip to Legoland or Winter Haven, you’ll now need to pack a face mask to help curb the spread of COVID-19. On Monday, Winter Haven commissioners unanimously voted to enact an emergency ordinance that would require “every person working, living, visiting, or doing business in the City of Winter Haven” to wear a face mask in any indoor space, other than an individual’s home, when social distancing is not possible. Since Legoland falls under Winter Haven city limits, the theme park will now require guests to wear a face mask to be in compliance with the emergency ordinance. Previously, the theme park strongly recommended and encouraged face masks to be worn inside the park, but the use of face coverings will now be mandatory. For the water park, masks are only recommended for use when they are dry,” park officials said on the theme park’s website.

If youre planning a trip to Disney any time soon, youll need to bring your face mask with you and make sure its the right type. Disney officials specified Wednesday that all guests must wear face masks that fully cover their nose and mouth that are secured by loops or ties that go around the ears. You can read Disneys full face mask policy by clicking here. Officials with the theme park confirmed to News 6 Wednesday that some popular face-covering types like neck gaiters, a type of face covering that does not have loops that secure the mask to the face via ear loops or straps, will not be an acceptable form of a face mask to gain entry into the park. Other health and safety guidelines Disney has issued include park reservations, temperature screenings before stepping inside the parks, social distancing and limited park capacity.

Flagler County beaches - Flagler Beach, the Palm Coast and Beverly Beach will all be open for the Independence Day weekend. For more details, click here. For more details, click here. Seaworld Orlando Summer Fireworks (July 3 through 5) - Seaworld Orlando plans to pack your holiday weekend full of fireworks. For more info on the festive fireworks, click here.

ORLANDO, Fla. Whether you bumper-bowl or regularly play a 300 point game, youll be able to brush up on your bowling skills at Splitsville luxury bowling lanes at Disney Springs starting July 10 at 4 p.m. Bowling lane leaders said on Facebook the alley has taken great measures to engage and serve you safely. From social distancing to QR code & single-use menus to sanitized gaming, weve got your back.Splitsville closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic on March 16. Disney Springs began its phased reopening on May 20 after closing for more than a month to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

COCOA BEACH, Fla. If youre planning a trip to the Cocoa Beach Pier, youll need to pack a face mask in your beach bag as the pier will now require all guests to wear one. The pier made the announcement on social media Friday as people flocked to Brevard County beaches to beat the heat and enjoy the long holiday weekend. According to an Instagram post, the pier will require all guests to wear a mask in an effort to keep guests as safe as possible. Bars will remain closed per state guidelines, but beverage service is available at our tables, pier leaders said in a post. To keep up with the latest news on the pandemic, subscribe to News 6s coronavirus newsletter and go to ClickOrlando.com/coronavirus.

ORLANDO, Fla. The Crayola Experience is ready to burst with color come July 1. The Crayola Experience has also modified some of its activities and included additional signage in the interest of social distancing. Annual pass and valid general admission ticket expirations have been extended, and to welcome new guests, Crayola Experience Orlando is replacing its full-price admission ticket with a 2020 Unlimited Pass. The $24.99 ticket purchased this year starting July 1 will be good for unlimited visits to any Crayola Experience attraction through the end of 2020. To learn more about how the Crayola Experience is working to keep guests safe during the pandemic, click here.

The Actors’ Equity Association said that it was unclear how Disney World could “responsibly” reopen as coronavirus cases continue to soar in the Sunshine State. Disney World’s four theme parks are slated to start opening July 11. The theme parks resort has already reopened some hotels and its restaurant-and-shopping district. Orlando’s other major theme park resorts -- Universal Orlando and SeaWorld Orlando -- started welcoming back visitors earlier this month. The union represents about 600 actors at Disney World, out of a total workforce of 77,000 employees at the theme park resort.

A study by auto club group AAA has found that despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, hundreds of millions of Americans will hit the roads and take to the skies this summer. AAA used key economic indicators to determine total number of trips, not actual traveler totals for their study. AAA reported that air travel will be off by about 74%, while rail, cruise ship and bus travel will plummet by 86%. Were it not for the pandemic, AAA would be projecting 857 million trips during the third quarter, a 3.6% increase over last year. By this analysis, the pandemic wiped out nearly 150 million trips this summer, AAA researchers said in a news release.

The Florida Department of Health reports 3,494 new people have tested positive for the coronavirus. The new findings come one day after Florida saw its highest positive case count since the pandemic began. On Saturday, health officials reported 4,049 new cases of COVID-19. Ron DeSantis called on healthcare executives and experts Friday to address the increase in coronavirus cases the state has reported over the last two weeks crediting the increase to mostly young and healthy individuals. Lamar Smith, the president of Link Up Central Florida, said thats a sign there is still a need to help families during the coronavirus pandemic.

Florida broke a new record Saturday after the Florida Department of Health released new data on coronavirus cases in the state. The surge in positive coronavirus cases comes as Florida is set to become a hub for major sports leagues. Over the past week, Florida has repeatedly reported thousands of new cases a day and on Friday more than 3,800. READ MORE: Florida unemployment hits 14.5% in coronavirus wakeSeveral restaurants and bars have temporarily closed as coronavirus cases go up in the Orlando area. To read about other restaurants and bars closing their doors in the wake of rising coronavirus cases click or tap here.

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Garden launched a sustainability campaign Tuesday aimed at recovering from an economic blow to its revenue due to the coronavirus pandemic. The attraction said its suffered a loss of $1.5 million in its two-month closure meant to help stop the spread of COVID-19. In its public plea for support, the zoo is calling upon the community to help it survive the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic. The Central Florida Zoo reports March and April as historically the busiest months for attendance. Though it reopened to the public in May, zoo officials say it needs to bridge the gap in its financial losses.

ORLANDO, Fla. – The Orlando Science Center reopened for the first time in three months on Monday with new safety guidelines in place to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. While museums in Florida are allowed to open at 50 percent capacity, admission to the science center is limited to 25 percent during the initial reopening with guests required to purchase timed tickets in advance. "There will be more people in the exhibit area to facilitate experiences, to answer questions and to help support social distancing," Stanford said. Jennifer Rothermel and her daughters were some of the first to explore the science center as it reopened. Hours have also been reduced during the initial reopening with the facility closed on Wednesdays for deep cleaning.

Cases of the coronavirus continue to rise in Florida as the states businesses and attractions gradually reopen, with more than 2,000 new diagnoses reported Sunday by state health officials. The numbers reported by the state Department of Health mark the 11th out of 12 straight days in which new cases have topped 1,000. For the first time on Saturday, the Florida Department of Health announced over 2,500 new positive coronavirus cases across the state. What were seeing is of the people that are testing positive way more are in the (age) 25 to 45 than was happening two months ago, DeSantis said. The vast majority of people who test positive for the coronavirus recover and many never experience any symptoms.

Florida is seeing a new trend when it comes to the number of new coronavirus cases announced. For the past two weeks, it has been a common sight to see an additional 1,000 cases of COVID-19 announced. For the first time on Saturday, the Florida Department of Health announced over 2,000 new positive coronavirus cases across the state. SeaWorld is the second Central Florida theme park to open its gates after gaining a seal of approval from Gov. Just like other Central Florida attractions, there are social distancing markings on the ground and hand sanitizer stations throughout the park for guests.

ORLANDO, Fla. The wait is finally over as SeaWorld Orlando opened its gates Thursday for the first time since fears of spreading the coronavirus shuttered the theme park industry. The company shut down its parks in mid-March due to the dangers of COVID-19 and furloughed hundreds of employees. We really want to make sure they are having a good experience here when they visit all of our three parks in Orlando, said Kyle Miller, SeaWorld Orlando park president. Guests will also have to make a reservation online to gain entry to all three SeaWorld parks, which will be closed on select dates. Aquatica will be closed Monday and Wednesdays, and Discovery Cove will likely be closed most Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

ORLANDO, Fla. Now that Florida's theme parks are beginning to reopen, Niya Dupree and her former college roommates, all from New York, wanted to celebrate their graduation together in Orlando. When the group walked off the plane at Orlando International Airport, the National Guard handed them contact information forms. You want us to self-quarantine but youre opening at theme parks, Jackson asked. Since then, nearly 60,000 traveler information forms have been collected on the highway, and more than 66,000 have been collected at Floridas airports, according to the governors office. It was effective.Dr. Raul Pino, the director of the Florida Health Department in Orange County, where most of the theme parks are located, said requiring visitors to quarantine while theme parks and attractions are open is not sustainable.

ORLANDO, Fla. – SeaWorld will reopen its gates soon, but only five days out of the week. The aquatic theme park is slated to reopen Thursday after the coronavirus pandemic forced theme park executives to shut down in mid-March. According to the reservations feature on its website, SeaWorld will be closed each Tuesday and Thursday for the rest of 2020. Reservation calendars also reveal other SeaWorld parks will be closed on select days. SeaWorld officials said guests and employees will be required to wear face coverings and undergo temperature checks within their parks.

In a step towards reopening that may restore jobs to thousands of Floridians, theme parks across Central Florida are inching closer to reopening, even if the momentum is incremental. As of Friday afternoon, the Florida Department of Health reported 1,212 new cases of COVID-19 since about the same time Thursday, as well as 67 new deaths related to the respiratory illness. This brings the total number of cases of COVID-19 reported in Florida since it was first detected in the state on March 1 to 54,497, as well as 2,413 deaths. According to Disney officials, face coverings will be required for all guests ages two and up and temperature screenings will be required in some locations. Universal Orlando will be the first in Central Florida to open starting June 5 after it recently received approval from the governor.

The health and safety of our Team Members and Guests remain our priority. KARTING EXPERIENCE:Operations/PPE: Team Members will adhere to the glove and mask protocols. *Disinfectant lockers (SaniBoXX) will be utilized as an additional precaution to eliminate lingering bacteria, Team Members in proper PPE will man the lockers. Pit Road: Pre-Race: Floor Markers will be utilized in front of SMS stations to adhere to 6 ft. distancing. Team Members will bag items for the Guests, confirming finalized items prior to transferring the items to the Guest.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. Some of the biggest theme parks in Orlando could open in just a matter of weeks. On Wednesday, leaders from Walt Disney World and SeaWorld Orlando presented plans to Orange Countys Economic Recovery Task Force detailing how they plan to safely start accepting guests again after being closed for more than two months to stop the spread of COVID-19. If that happens, SeaWorld would be the first of the two to open its parks. SeaWorld Orlando president Kyle Miller said the company would like SeaWorld and Aquatica to reopen on June 11. Exactly one month later is when Disney is looking to start accepting guests again its Orlando properties, according to senior vice president of operations at Walt Disney World resort Jim MacPhee.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. Leaders from Walt Disney World and SeaWorld Orlando will present their plans Wednesday to reopen their Central Florida theme parks, which have been closed for months due to the coronavirus pandemic. The virtual presentations will take place from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday during the Orange County Economic Task Forces meeting, which will be streamed here. Details of those plans werent immediately available, but Demings said they will have some similarities to plans that have already been presented from other attractions such as Universal Orlando Resort and Gatorland. Ultimately, Demings said theme parks need to take all the steps necessary to ensure both employees and visitors stay safe. Universal was the first major theme park to get the green light and now has announced that it will begin accepting guests again in early June.

ORLANDO, Fla. Fun Spot, which has been pushing to be allowed to reopen after its extended coronavirus closure, will be allowed to do just that in time for Memorial Day weekend. During an Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force meeting on Monday, CEO John Arie, Jr. said he was hoping to be allowed to open Friday. pic.twitter.com/ZUdqoE5Yhj Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings (@OCFLMayor) May 21, 2020John Chidester, the vice president of marketing for Fun Spot America, said he expects a good turnout this weekend. For example, every other row on rides will be empty and the park will operate at 50% capacity to begin with. Shortly after Fun Spots reopening announcement, Universal Orlando sent out an alert notifying guests that its parks would soon begin operating.

ORLANDO, Fla. Disney Springs welcomed guests back Wednesday after being shut down for nearly two months due to COVID-19. Carter and his 11-year-old daughter drove from Lakeland Wednesday morning to be one of the first people at Disney Springs. [READ: 6 ways Disney Springs is working to keep you safe | Disney Springs reopening comes with a warning about risk]He said getting to the property early was the right thing to do since he did not know what to expect. Disney officials said capacity at Disney Springs will be limited and guests will have to undergo temperature checks and cover their faces. Guests are now allowed back at Disney Springs, months after it closed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Of course, not everything is open just yet, which is why well update this story as more locations start to open their doors. Check out the list below of things open in Central Florida:Treetop Trek: The Brevard County zipline park will open Saturday, May 23 with reduced hours. Leu Gardens: Not only has this Audubon Park botanical gardens remained open, its also been free for the past few weeks. ICEBAR Orlando: Guests can cool down and grab a drink and a bite to eat at this I-Drive ice-themed attraction. WonderWorks Orlando: A pop-up on the I-Drive attraction indicates that it will be open soon, but an exact date hasnt been provided yet.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. The Daytona Lagoon Waterpark and Family Entertainment Center announced their new guest health and safety guidelines Monday as the park anticipates reopening once it is safe to do so amid the coronavirus pandemic. While many businesses are stating their focus on cleanliness and safety, Daytona Lagoons changes build on a standard that already exceeded official requirements, park officials said Monday. To prepare, park management has undergone a review of the entire operation, from individual attractions to the type of cleaning products, capacity restraints for social distancing measures to the specific location of readily available hand sanitizer.Park officials said measures taken to ensure guest health, safety and best practices upon opening would include:Limited capacities by way of social distancing measures per CDC guidelinesProviding masks to all team members with a requirement to wear them while on dutyTemperature checks and health screenings for all team members, sending home those with signs of symptomsSanitizer stations for guest use throughout the facilityAdded staff dedicated to sterilization procedures during operating hoursContinual sanitization of games and attraction high touch-pointsModifications to food and beverage procedures and offeringsSun-bathing lounge chairs and dining seating spread out for distancing measuresThe new reopening guidelines followed findings by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that stated there is no evidence that coronavirus can be spread to people through the water in pools, hot tubs, spas, or water play areas. Proper operation and maintenance (including disinfection with chlorine and bromine) of these facilities should inactivate the virus in the water. While there is an ongoing community spread of COVID-19 of the virus that causes COVID-19, it is important for individuals as well as owners and operators of these facilities to take steps to ensure health and safetyPark officials have not yet released a reopening date for the waterpark and entertainment center but said updates and further information can be found at www.daytonalagoon.com and by following Daytona Lagoon on Facebook.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. News broke Friday that theme parks across Florida can soon begin submitting their plans for reopening but locally, the Orange County mayor doesnt expect Walt Disney World, Universal Studios or any of the other major attractions to begin the phased opening process until at least June. Those plans must include a date for when theyd like to open, guidelines for keeping patrons and employees safe and an endorsement from an appropriate elected official, in this case Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings. Theme parks in the Orlando area have been shuttered since mid-March due to guidelines in place to stop the spread of COVID-19. Hours after DeSantis spoke, Demings said that he hadnt received any reopening plans from Disney, Universal or SeaWorld. The mayor said theme parks could be allowed to open under the second phase of the governors reopen Florida plan, although its unclear at this point when that phase will begin.

ORLANDO, Fla. Disney Springs, which has been closed for more than a month due to the coronavirus pandemic, will begin slowly reopening on May 20. The news came Thursday via a Walt Disney World blog post. On The Walt Disney World website, a COVID-19 liability disclaimer has been posted ahead of the reopening. Walt Disney WorldResort theme parks and hotels will remain closed even as the dining and shopping complex opens once again. Disney Springs closed its doors March 17, two days after Magic Kingdom and the other Disney theme parks shut down.