Inside ‘Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance’: The queue, ride video, and more
The ride places guests in the middle of a battle between the 'Resistance' and the 'First Order' after taking off from Batuu in a transport ship.
Walt Disney World announces when the 'Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser' hotel will open
The Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser will place guests in a spaceship for their stay, similar to a cruise ship.
Cold weather closes Central Florida water parks Monday, Tuesday
It looks like the cold weather coming to Central Florida is cold enough to close local water parks.
Retired police officer says Universal Orlando had problem with 'retired police officer' shirt
Park officials say they want employees and guests to be able to identify active, working law enforcement.
Former USF football player now tackles roles at theme parks
In 2011, USF football center Chaz Hine was a mix of brawn and baritone. One of his singing performances was at a luncheon at the College of Business where he got his MBA.
K9 teams across Tampa Bay train at Adventure Island
K9 officers from all over the Bay Area were at Adventure Island -- but it was all for training.
Dream come true: Pinellas boy with tuberous sclerosis visits Disneyland, 'Mickey's Summer House'
Ryan Lilly lives at his home in Pinellas County, but his heart is always at, what he calls, the ‘Mouse House.’ He has visited Disney World, but has always dreamed of visiting what he calls “Mickey’s Summer House” in California.
Florida deputy, nonprofit surprise boy fighting cancer with Disney World trip
A Florida boy battling cancer got a nice surprise on Friday after a deputy sergeant, who learned about the seven-year-old’s diagnosis, started a fundraising effort to send the boy and his family to Disney World.
Busch Gardens wants to fill 200 open job positions before the holiday season
Busch Gardens is hiring for the holidays – and it comes with some perks, including free park admission.
Busch Gardens: 'Bala' the Bengal tiger, known for her unique coloring, passes away
A 13-year-old Bengal tiger that lived at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay has passed away, park officials announced Tuesday morning.
Riders rescued after Rip Ride Rockit roller coaster at Universal Orlando gets stuck
Several riders had to be helped off the Rip Ride Rockit roller coaster at Universal Studios Florida after it got stuck on the tracks Wednesday morning.
Busch Gardens' Howl-O-Scream celebrates 20 years of fear
This year, the theme park is celebrating 20 years of the Halloween event with six haunted houses. Those who dare can enter a haunted asylum, a butcher’s gruesome slaughterhouse, or an insect-infested motel.
In November, Legoland Florida will offer free admission for veterans
Legoland is offering a special deal for veterans and their loved ones during the month of November.
Nickelodeon Universe, North America’s largest indoor theme park, set to open this week
The park will feature more than 35 rides and attractions based on the network’s iconic characters, including roller coasters and a Nickelodeon Slime Stage.
Universal theme park visitor suing over 'deceptive' unlimited soda deal
A recent visitor to Universal’s theme parks is popping his top about their “unlimited” soda stipulations.
Universal Orlando Resort announces 'Jason Bourne' stunt show
The new live-action stunt show will take the place of where the 'Terminator 2: 3-D' show was previously located.
Disney Skyliner resumes operation after pile-up incident earlier this month
The Disney Skyliner has resumed operations after an incident earlier this month that left gondolas piled up and some passengers stranded for hours.
Disney guests evacuated from new Skyliner gondolas
Walt Disney World park-goers were stuck for hours aboard the Florida resort's newly launched aerial cable car system Saturday night, prompting firefighters to lift people from the gondolas to bring them back to the ground. There were no reported injuries.
Mom calls on Universal Orlando to release identity of actor who made racist gesture in photo
A family says a happy celebration with Universal Orlando employees was tainted with hate when one of the characters flashed a racist symbol in a photo.
Universal Orlando actor fired for making racist hand gesture in photo
A Universal Orlando actor who was dressed as movie character “Gru” has been fired for making an “OK” hand gesture that has been designated a hate symbol used by white supremacists in a photo with a biracial girl.