This year’s lineup features bold new dishes and sweet treats. Guests can explore fresh, season-inspired menus at two locations across the complex.

Walt Disney World is offering a glimpse into its workforce of 80,000 cast members as it announces plans to hire more than 5,000 people over the next five years, highlighting career growth, competitive benefits and a culture of long-term retention.

Legoland Florida Resort transforms for Halloween with its annual Brick or Treat event, featuring interactive LEGO Monster homes, trick-or-treating, live entertainment, festive food and Galacticoaster thrills on select dates through Oct. 31.

*NSYNC member Joey Fatone, a graduate of nearby Dr. Phillips High School, is bringing his creative hot dog and Italian ice concept, Fat One's, to Universal CityWalk Orlando — and the first 100 guests score a free hot dog served by the man himself.

The park’s Spooktacular event returns every Saturday and Sunday through Nov. 1, bringing trick-or-treating, costume parades, dance parties, and a brand-new character to the mix.

Running Nov. 21 to Jan. 3 on select dates, Legoland Florida Resort’s Christmas Bricktacular is packed with new experiences alongside beloved holiday favorites.

SeaWorld Orlando is offering eligible Florida-certified K-12 classroom teachers free admission through Sept. 2, 2027, through its SeaWorld Florida Teacher Card program.

The Magic of Disney Animation invites guests to step inside a recreation of Walt Disney Animation Studios and explore a space taken over by some of the company’s most beloved characters.

Mama Della’s Ristorante at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel offers a true taste of Italy during Magical Dining. From generous portions of comforting classics to live music, opera singers and immersive Portofino theming, this dinner feels like a full evening experience.

Running Nov. 27 through Dec. 30, the annual Candlelight Processional is marking its 55th year at the Walt Disney World Resort and 32nd year at EPCOT.

Bar Helios at Universal Helios Grand Hotel offers one of the best views in the Magical Dining lineup, full-size portions and a menu that delivers real value. Here’s what I tried, what stood out and why this rooftop dining experience is worth making time for.

With dates extending into November, Epic Universe guests will benefit from earlier sunsets — a fitting bonus at a park filled with cosmic and astronomical themes.

The opening-day attraction will perform its last shows in November, Universal Orlando confirmed via social media.

Disney On Ice presents Spotlight Magic! is debuting a new show in Orlando, featuring more than 30 characters.

From Pinhead's long-awaited debut to Ozzy Osbourne's gothic throne room, every haunted house at Halloween Horror Nights 35 has been ranked so you can plan your visit.

Running Aug. 27 through Nov. 21, the theme park’s flagship event brings together global bites, craft drinks, and live music across the park.

Jiko — The Cooking Place celebrated its 25th anniversary with an exclusive, course-by-course culinary journey through African-inspired cuisine, showcasing the Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge restaurant's storytelling through food, its award-winning South African wine program, and the creative vision of its culinary team.

Sixteen months of roller coasters, go-karts and family memories — all for under $105. Fun Spot America Theme Parks is making it happen with its first-ever Early Access Season Pass sale.

SeaWorld Orlando's Halloween 2026 season delivers something for everyone, with Howl-O-Scream and Halloween Spooktacular offering family-friendly fun.

Gators, Ghosts and Goblins returns for its eighth year starting Oct. 10. The daytime event runs on the weekends until Oct. 25. The annual spooky season festival combines traditional Halloween fun with some creepy American traditions inside the Alligator Capital of the World.

Running select nights, Halloween Horror Nights 35 features 10 terrifying haunted houses, scare zones, live shows, themed bites, and more. This guide has everything you need to know.

Fall at Universal Orlando Resort belongs to the Dark Arts.

Fans got a closer look at several major projects and surprise updates coming to Walt Disney World, from new lands and attractions to refreshed classics.

Drac and Mavis are trading Transylvania for Orlando this Halloween — and they're bringing the whole monster family with them.

Florida’s only fully wooden roller coaster is set to reopen Sunday, following a comprehensive rebuild aimed at keeping the fan-favorite attraction running for another 20 to 30 years.

The park, known as Orlando’s roller coaster capital, is once again daring guests to take on The Ultimate Challenge: ride all eight coasters in a single day.

Disney Springs is embracing the fall season with Halloween décor, new merchandise lines, seasonal food and drinks, the return of the Halloween Hangar Bar at Jock Lindsey's, and festive PhotoPass photo opportunities throughout the outdoor shopping and dining district.

SeaWorld Orlando has a new boss. The theme park announced Thursday that Brad Gilmour will be president of SeaWorld, Aquatica and Discovery Cove in Orlando, effective immediately.

Holiday decorations, events, treats and more will return to Universal Orlando’s theme parks in November.

Guests 21 and older can explore the aquarium while sampling craft beers from Central Florida breweries and beyond. Guests can encounter sharks, turtles, rays, axolotls, seahorses, and more throughout the evening.

Based on the 1997 Sony Pictures film and its latest installment, “I Know What You Did Last Summer: The Final Catch,” the haunted house pulls guests through chilling recreations of the film’s most memorable scenes — all while the franchise’s notorious villain, the Fisherman, lurks around every corner

Disney’s Animal Kingdom has a new silverback gorilla. Bakari, 21, is taking over leadership of the park’s family troop after the departure of longtime silverback Gino.

Universal Orlando Resort's Halloween Horror Nights is paying tribute to the late heavy metal icon Ozzy Osbourne with an all-original haunted house inspired by his legendary solo career.

Passholder Appreciation Days returns in August, offering Annual and Seasonal Passholders six weeks of exclusive perks, discounts and special experiences across the resort.

Tripadvisor has released its latest list of the highest-rated attractions nationwide — though last year’s top pick fell a few places this time around.

SeaWorld Orlando is celebrating sharks in a big way this summer with Baby Shark, Shark Appreciation Week and plenty of family-friendly fun.

Lion & Hyena Ridge debuts Saturday as the latest milestone in the park’s $200 million, five-year investment in new attractions and guest experiences.

The Kissimmee resort announced “The Polar Express” will headline this year’s ICE! attraction, a 20,000-square-foot, walk-through experience carved entirely from approximately 2 million pounds of ice.

Fans of the massively popular video game Fortnite can step into a real-world haunted battleground this fall when Fortnitemares comes to life as a new scare zone at Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando Resort.

The theme park announced that Kumba will permanently close next month, making way for its successor, Kumba’s Revenge.

Based on New Line Cinema’s latest installment in the iconic Evil Dead franchise, guests will navigate the Price family’s secluded woodland vacation home before encountering ferocious Deadites at every turn.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom has an all-new Australian wildlife walk-through experience at Conservation Station. Here’s what to expect at Jumping Junction, from kangaroos and wallabies to joeys, grazing and a guided, stay-on-the-path experience.

The Orlando Fire Department completed a rescue at Universal Orlando Sunday, after they say 70 people were stuck on a ride. Fire officials say the ride stopped in a raised position, but riders were upright inside an air-conditioned building. There were no medical complaints.

The turtles were among dozens the SeaWorld Orlando Rescue Team rescued following an unusually cold Florida winter that left many suffering from cold stress and severe malnutrition.

SeaWorld Orlando's Howl-O-Scream returns Sept. 11 with five haunted houses and six scare zones.

Universal Orlando Resort is offering Florida residents unlimited access to its two flagship theme parks through Dec. 16 for $199 plus tax, while also announcing a new after-hours event at Epic Universe this fall.

Universal Celestial Goodnight at Epic Universe brings full-scale fireworks, synchronized lighting, and dancing fountains to Celestial Park in what may be the resort's most ambitious nighttime spectacular yet.

Running July 20 through Aug. 16, this year’s event is bigger than ever, featuring five immersive zones — including two brand-new additions — and is included with regular park admission.

Universal Orlando Resort announced a haunted house inspired by the first three “Hellraiser” films as part of the annual Halloween Horror Nights event.

Inspired by fan-favorite Universal characters and experiences, each sculpture was crafted from 600 to 1,200 pounds of sand and took up to 10 hours to complete.

Fun Spot America's Atlanta-area park is closing its doors for good this summer, with its Florida locations in Orlando and Kissimmee continuing to operate.

Central Florida's theme parks and attractions — including Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, SeaWorld, Legoland and more — are celebrating America's 250th birthday on July 4 with fireworks, special events, character experiences, and ticket deals.

Nearly 600 children took part in the World's Largest Swim Lesson at Walt Disney World, an effort to teach water safety to children from around Central Florida.

Walt Disney World confirmed that new miniature displays will be created by the resort’s culinary team in place of the traditional house. Details on exactly what those displays will look like — and how many there will be — are expected to be announced closer to the holiday season.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom might be the most underrated foodie park at Disney World. I followed a “Foodie Expedition” around the park, tasting four signature bites.

The 2026 season runs Nov. 13 through Jan. 6, bringing holiday magic to all four theme parks, Disney Springs, and resort hotels.

Brothers Michael and Bob Archer have spent decades in mechanical and maintenance roles at Walt Disney World, continuing a family trade and helping keep transportation and attractions operating safely every day.

“Stranger Things” fans will get a chance to return to Hawkins, Indiana, at Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights later this year. The “Stranger Things” haunted house will feature moments from the final season of the show, taking guests through locations in the battle to save Hawkins, like the Wheeler House, the MAC-Z military base, the Upside Down, and the Abyss, before a final confrontation with Vecna.

A 20-acre site near Universal Orlando’s Epic Universe, International Drive and SeaWorld is being transformed into what developers describe as a first-of-its-kind mixed-use affordable housing community designed for Central Florida’s workforce.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom introduced guests to Ivy, a baby Masai giraffe now visible on Kilimanjaro Safaris. Keepers say she’s shy, staying close to mom Willow, and part of an AZA Species Survival Plan conservation effort.

Gatorland in Orlando was forced to evacuate on Tuesday over a reported bomb threat, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

Florida lawmakers and conservation groups are pushing for sweeping sloth protection reforms following the collapse of Sloth World, an Orlando attraction tied to the deaths of at least 56 imported wild-caught sloths.

Aquarists at EPCOT's The Seas with Nemo & Friends are rehabilitating 14 rescued sea turtles as part of a broader conservation mission that also includes manatee rehabilitation, butterfly tagging, and other wildlife programs largely hidden from public view.

Running on select dates from Sept. 5 through Oct. 31, the Brick-or-Treat celebration is returning with more event dates and an earlier start time

Spheres Bubble Show is led by Blaise Ryndes, a four-time Guinness World Record holder and former America’s Got Talent contestant known for his innovative bubble artistry.

Legoland Florida is packed with summer fun, including the FIFA World Cup 2026 Experience, Peppa Pig's Pig Family Travel Adventure, a Fourth of July fireworks show, and the LEGO Festival.

Set after the events of the 2001 Pixar film, the land places guests inside a Monstropolis now powered by laughter — and ready for human visitors for the very first time.

General public registration for the 2027 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend was rescheduled after technical delays forced runDisney to postpone the originally scheduled Tuesday opening.

The experience offers guests a limited-run, after-hours evening of beachside cocktails, Caribbean dining, animal encounters, live entertainment, and a dramatic fire finale.

The collection of experiences transforms the reimagined Animation Courtyard into an interactive celebration of Disney’s animated legacy.

There's a great big beautiful tomorrow for the Carousel of Progress, and Disney World plans its most ambitious makeover yet of the iconic attraction, starting in July, including new decades.

A 21-year-old man was arrested at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom after he was accused of using a cellphone to secretly record video under a woman’s skirt while she waited in line for a ride.

Gatorland's new spot offers more than 25 options, including craft beers, ciders, seltzers, canned cocktails, wine on tap, and non-alcoholic beverages, with bar seating, picnic tables, and a to-go area — all with views of the park’s zipliners and rock climbers.

It’s been one year since Universal Epic Universe was added to the theme park capital of the world, and Epic leaders are addressing expansion plans, annual passes, and heat concerns.

Walk into SeaWorld Florida’s Coral Rescue Center, and the first thing you notice is the light - a deep, oceanic blue that washes over rows of tanks filled with some of the rarest coral on Earth.

The second Universal Halloween Horror Nights house has been revealed, and it takes us inside Club Juke, set in Clarksdale, Mississippi, circa 1932 — where the band is hot, the night is young and the vampires are already at the door. Here's what we know the new "Sinners" house.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios is taking the Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run attraction to a galaxy far, far away from its original experience. The roles for the crew have expanded, the missions have changed, and two new characters are along for the ride.

News 6 got a first look at the newly reimagined attractionTock 'n' Roller Coaster featuring the Muppets at Disney's Hollywood Studios. It's a VIP peek at the chaos before the Electric Mayhem takes the stage at the biggest concert Hollywood has ever seen.

The milestone was reached earlier this month when SeaWorld Rescue in San Diego saved an orphaned California sea lion pup found on the back stairs of a beach house.

Walt Disney World has a new president. The Walt Disney Company named Joe Schott on Monday to take over the top job from Jeff Vahle, who is retiring. Schott will be in charge of a major expansion at Disney World, home to the most visited theme parks in the world.

Beginning May 26, Bluey’s Wild World at Conservation Station will bring the beloved Australian animated series to life at Walt Disney World Resort as part of Cool Kids’ Summer.

Jeff Vahle became president in May 2020, navigating Walt Disney World through the COVID-19 pandemic — which forced a temporary shutdown of the resort — and led the landmark 50th anniversary celebration of Walt Disney World.

State Rep. Anna Eskamani said the agency has agreed to pursue rulemaking changes before the end of the year.

The two Orlando powerhouses announced the launch of the Universal School of Experience Leadership and Innovation, a first-of-its-kind program designed to train the next generation of immersive experience leaders.

SeaWorld Orlando's 2026 summer lineup features nighttime animal shows, fireworks, and DJ parties.

Universal Orlando Resort has confirmed the area at Universal Islands of Adventure will close in phases over the coming months to make way for a new themed land.

Walt Disney World is rolling out a full slate of new experiences this month, with major updates landing May 22 and May 26 across multiple parks.

The new 120-foot vessel will bring the total fleet from three to four, with a projected launch in 2027.

Veterans can register for the complimentary ticket through May 10 and have until June 30 to visit the Orlando park.

Running May 23 through Aug. 10, the resort is offering a blockbuster lineup of limited-time experiences.

With any qualifying purchase, customers will score a coupon on the back of their receipt good for one free child hopper ticket with the purchase of a paid adult hopper ticket.

Disney announced that Magic Kingdom classic is set to reopen in May, following a top-to-bottom refurbishment — and it’s bringing new thrills along for the wild ride.

A rescued sloth’s death is prompting renewed scrutiny of an Orlando attraction, as a state lawmaker calls for a state and federal investigation into animal deaths, alleged mismanagement and potential legal violations.

The zoo confirmed the remaining 12 sloths are currently in stable condition. Staff said their full focus has now shifted to ensuring those animals continue to recover.

The limited-time fan zone is packed with interactive games, hands-on LEGO builds, and larger-than-life character moments.

Guests with party tickets may enter Magic Kingdom as early as 4 p.m., and this year, Halloween lands on a Saturday.

A planned tourist attraction along International Drive has been shut down before ever opening its doors after state investigators say more than 30 sloths died while in the care of the business.

The limited-capacity, family-friendly nighttime event runs select nights from May 15 through Sept. 26, transforming the park into a neon-lit escape.

The lounge quietly reopened in March for the first time since before the COVID-19 pandemic, and trust me — it was worth the wait.

Beyond the character meet-and-greets, Disney H2O Glow After Hours delivers a full sensory experience with neon lights and the DJ Dance Party.