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Here’s the only way to join line for EPCOT’s Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind when it opens

Fans of the long-awaited attraction, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, will soon get to experience it when it opens at EPCOT.

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‘Awe-Summer’ celebration returning to Legoland Florida

Legoland Florida Resort is preparing to welcome back its popular summer celebration.

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Tumble monkeys and aerial acts returning to Disney’s ‘Festival of the Lion King’

Tumble monkeys and aerial acts returning to Disney’s ‘Festival of the Lion King.’

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Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex gives opening date for new Gateway attraction

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is getting ready to travel through space and time.

Disney adding EARidecent display, new store along International Drive

Walt Disney World has shared new details about its plans to light up parts of Orlando’s International Drive.

Wild Florida’s Gator Week returns with free admission offer, education mission

Wild Florida is set to welcome back its sixth annual Gator Week.

SeaWorld Orlando’s Electric Ocean returns with more fireworks, shows

The glowing and energetic energy of Electric Ocean is coming back to SeaWorld Orlando.

Hanson, Boyz II Men and more announced in line-up for EPCOT’s Eat to the Beat Concert Series

Walt Disney World announced the concert line-up for its Eat to the Beat Concert Series.

Disney making changes to Genie+. Here’s what you need to know

Walt Disney World is making some slight changes to its personalized itinerary tool, Disney Genie.

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Busch Gardens’ summer celebration brings free beer, nightly fireworks

Busch Gardens’ summer celebration brings free beer, nightly fireworks

‘Lightyear’ sneak peeks coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Walt Disney World will soon give its guests a first look at the all-new film ‘Lightyear.’

Superstar Parade ending at Universal Orlando

It’s the final weeks for Universal Orlando’s Super Parade.

Disney: Harmony Barber Shop and Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique get reopening dates

Walt Disney World announced the reopening dates for two of its popular family experiences at the Magic Kingdom.

Rowing into the finals: A look at CROW, Disney’s canoe tradition

Canoe Races of the World, also known as C.R.O.W., is a beloved annual Cast Member event at Walt Disney World

Universal’s legendary monsters collide in HHN haunted house

Universal Pictures’ Legendary Monsters The Wolf Man, Dracula and The Mummy Unite for the First Time Ever at Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights in All-New Haunted Houses, “Universal Monsters: Legends Collide”

SeaWorld Orlando wins USA Today poll, and that means free beer

SeaWorld Orlando is celebrating being the number one theme park in the country by giving its guests a free beer.

ICON Park invites graduates to round out school year with free ride on The Wheel

Graduating students are invited to go to Orlando’s ICON Park to bring their school careers full circle — literally.

Celebrate You: A look at the exclusive Disney party for long-time cast members

Celebrate You: A look at the exclusive Disney party for long-time cast members

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Oh, the horror: Universal Orlando closes Monsters Café

It’s the nail in the coffin for Universal Orlando’s Monsters Café.

SeaWorld’s Howl-O-Scream releases first look and ticket specials

SeaWorld Orlando is ready to dive into the Halloween season.

‘Vehicle in motion:’ Disney shows off first test run of TRON Lightcycle Run

Walt Disney Imagineering shared video showing the first high-speed test run of the anticipated new attraction, TRON Lightcycle Run.

First look: Guardians’ merch rocks out with ‘80s flare

Here's your first look at merchandise coming to Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind.

Viva La Música Latin festival takes over SeaWorld Orlando

SeaWorld Orlando is about to shake up some Latin flare with its Viva La Música festival.

Busch Gardens’ Adventure Island opens 2 new slides

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s water park Adventure Island has officially opened two new water slides.

$30K in tossed coins at Disney helping Give Kids The World Village

In total, Disney World teams collected more than $30,000 for Give Kids the World Village.

Best theme park: Poll shows this Orlando spot ranked No. 1

SeaWorld Orlando has taken the top spot for best theme park in the country, according to results in a new USA Today online poll.

Disney honors local teachers, organizations with special donation

As Walt Disney World welcomes guests to its 50th anniversary celebration, the company continues to give back to the Central Florida community.

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‘It’s save the galaxy time:’ A first look at Disney’s Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind

Walt Disney World is preparing to open its highly anticipated new attraction, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind.

Disney shares update on EPCOT’s historic transformation

Walt Disney World shared new renderings of the new experiences and locations coming to EPCOT.

SeaWorld theme parks see highest attendance since 2013, company says

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

Disney says next-generation MagicBand+ will debut this summer

Disney says next-generation MagicBand+ will debut this summer.

Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind will open with virtual queue at EPCOT

Walt Disney World has implemented virtual queues for some of its other popular attractions, including Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance.

SeaWorld reaches historic milestone of more than 40,000 rescues

SeaWorld reaches a historic milestone in its rescue and rehabilitation operations.

Teachers and school employees to get in free at WonderWorks Orlando

WonderWorksOrlando is offering teachers and school support staff free admission during May 2022

Disney Springs introduces Star Wars virtual reality experience

Meta Quest Virtual Reality Experience featuring ILMxLAB’s Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge Coming to Disney Springs

Disney and Make-a-Wish celebrate World Wish Day

Disney and Make-a-Wish celebrate anniversary of World Wish Day.

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Universal Orlando hiring 5,000 new team members across resort

Universal Orlando is looking to hire 5,000 team members to fill roles across its resort, the company announced Friday.

Disney shares 1st look onboard ‘Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind’

Walt Disney World has shared one of the first looks onboard the all-new Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind roller coaster.

Busch Gardens offers family fun with Sesame Street weekends

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is bringing back its Sesame Street Kids’ Weekends.

Legoland Florida Resort officially named certified autism center

Legoland Florida Resort is officially designated as a certified autism center, making it the first theme park resort to receive this certification.

New LEGO exhibit provides building blocks for STEM learning at Kennedy Space Center

Kennedy Space Center and NASA are collaborating to launch a new exhibit as part of LEGO Education’s Build to Launch: A STEAM Exploration Series.

You’re not hallucinating: Orlando Museum of Illusions offers Florida teachers free admission

Florida teachers can get into the Orlando Museum of Illusions for free — at any time this year.

Disney rolls out spooky Halloween treats, shares first look at fall merchandise

Disney rolls out spooky Halloween treats, shares first look at fall merchandise

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party returning to Magic Kingdom

The separately ticketed event is scheduled to begin Aug. 12 and run through Halloween night at Disney’s Magic Kingdom theme park.

Island H2O offering free ticket deal for mothers

Island H2O Live water park is celebrating all moms this Mother’s Day.

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EPCOT opens Connections Café & Eatery

The all-new Connections Café & Eatery has officially opened at EPCOT.

Disney offers water park ticket deal for Florida residents

Walt Disney World is now offering a special ticket deal at its water parks for Florida residents.

SeaWorld Orlando, Busch Gardens offer military members free admission

SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens are now offering military members and up to three guests complimentary one-day admission to the theme park.

Disney shares first look at reimagined ‘Finding Nemo’ swimming into action at Animal Kingdom

The first look at the reimagined musical based on the film “Finding Nemo” has been shared ahead of its opening this summer at Animal Kingdom.

Things you should definitely know before visiting Universal Orlando Resort

Is anyone planning a trip to Universal or considering a vacation to this hotspot?

Walt Disney World waits in line for governors approval to repen

ORLANDO, Fla. Walt Disney World continues to wait for a thumbs-up to reopen from Gov. To get a better idea of what a Walt Disney World theme park would like with reduced capacity click here. If the governor gives Walt Disney World the green light, they would start the reopening process on July 11. Disney officials said capacity at Disney Springs will be limited and guests will have to undergo temperature checks and cover their faces. RELATED: Disney Springs partially reopens after coronavirus pandemic closureOf course, visiting a theme park during a pandemic does come with its own risk.

Florida reports 1,212 new cases of COVID-19, 67 more deaths

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.

Walt Disney World may soon unveil reopening plans amid coronavirus pandemic

ORLANDO, Fla. Walt Disney World this week could reveal when it will try to reopen its Florida theme parks. Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings said he believes the company would present its reopening plan sometime this week to the countys Economic Recovery Task Force. Disney was among the first theme parks to begin closing on March 17. Disney CEO Bob Chapek has said in previous interviews that U.S. parks will likely require much of the same from both cast members and guests. | Get glimpse at park reopening plans]To keep up with the latest news on the pandemic, subscribe to News 6s coronavirus newsletter or go to ClickOrlando.com/coronavirus.

NBA eyes Disneys ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex to restart season

According to a tweet, officials with the NBA are speaking to members with The Walt Disney Company about restarting the season in late July. Disneys ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. However, the complex is not your typical Walt Disney World family resort. ESPN Wide World of Sports comes complete with 220-acres of space, three arenas and ample hotel accommodations. We are engaged in conversations with them about completing the 2019-2020 season at the ESPN Wide World of Sports at Walt Disney World Resort.The NBA suspended its season on March 11 after concerns were raised about large crowds spreading the coronavirus.

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Fun Spot to reopen ahead of Memorial Day weekend

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.

Heres a glimpse at Florida theme park reopening plans

ORLANDO, Fla. Florida theme park executives revealed hints of their reopening plans Wednesday in a roundtable discussion with Vice President Mike Pence. Ron DeSantis full phase one plan, hes asked theme parks to submit formal requests to reopen which are to include target date and protocols on how theme park officials will enforce state and CDC guidelines. Their requests have not been made public, executives with various Central Florida theme parks did offer pieces of their plans. Visitors have to also undergo temperature checks and cover their faces as part of the dining complexs phased reopening plans. Universal Studios is expected to present reopening plans to the Orange County Economic Recovery Full Task Force Thursday, according to county officials.

Photos, video show riders wearing masks during tests on SeaWorld Orlandos Mako coaster

Daniel Leavelle was outside SeaWorld Tuesday morning and captured photos and video of the theme park running its Mako rollercoaster with riders wearing masks. Full Screen 1 / 7 Riders can be seen on SeaWorld's Mako coaster wearing face masks. Leavelle said four different mask types were used and he did not witness any masks flying off during the tests. Mako with MASKS!!!! People continue to ride Mako at @SeaWorld during testing!

Behind the closed gates: Whats been happening at Central Florida theme parks during pandemic closures

Despite the tough times, theme parks in Central Florida have been hard at work inside, waiting for guests to return in the future. Walt Disney WorldThe Walt Disney Company was among the first theme parks to begin closing up on March 17. Universal theme parks have been closed since March 15, and according to the company website it will stay that way till at least May 31. Like most of the other Central Florida theme parks, SeaWorld Orlando was also forced to make the difficult decision to furlough 90 percent of its workforce. pic.twitter.com/jsQd0uXZAp SeaWorld (@SeaWorld) March 21, 2020On March 26, Sasha, one of SeaWorld Orlandos Atlantic bottlenose dolphins gave birth to a new calf.

Warning: Theme parks, businesses post coronavirus disclaimers as Florida reopens

This is one of the warnings customers will start seeing as many businesses from theme parks to restaurants are beginning to put disclaimers on their doors. We have no business interruption insurance, we have no liability insurance. "It's almost certain we are going to see these types of lawsuits," Kramer said. However, one Florida state senator is hoping to provide even more of a safe harbor for businesses. We wanted to make sure our legislation is available if we go back to a special session, Senator Brandes said.

Disney Springs reopening comes with a warning about risk

ORLANDO, Fla. As Walt Disney World prepares to allow some third-party shops and restaurants to open at its entertainment complex later this week, it's posting a warning. By visiting Disney Springs you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19." Next week, Disney World plans to open more shops and restaurants at Disney Springs, a high-end outdoor shopping area with restaurants, movie theaters, a bowling alley and a Cirque du Soleil theater. All workers and visitors over age 2 will be required to wear face masks at Disney Springs. Neither Disney World nor Univeral officials have said when they plan to reopen theme parks and hotels at their resorts.

Visitors flock to CityWalk as limited restaurants, retail shops open

There were lines of cars outside Universal Orlandos CityWalk as the attraction opened its gates for the first time in two months. CityWalk opened its doors with a limited capacity after being closed for about two months. Some of those venues that are open include Bubba Gump Shrimp Company and Margaritaville with limited menus. While theyre not one of the restaurants opening Thursday he visited CityWalk to support the other businesses. In this weather and having to wear the mask, Im not going to come back, its too hot and uncomfortable being out there with the mask," Tanaka said.

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