Epic Universe opening May 2025: When you can buy tickets, book hotel rooms, new lands and attractions
Universal Studios Orlando has announced that Epic Universe, its highly-anticipated fourth theme park in Florida, will open sooner than expected - May 2025. Soon people will be able to purchase tickets to see the new theme park, which will be home to new lands themed after Super Nintendo World, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, and How To Train Your Dragon.
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Walt Disney World to close for nearly all of 2025
The “wildest ride in the wilderness" at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom will close in early January 2025 – and will remain closed for the rest of that year, according to Disney's website.
Is Universal Orlando open after Hurricane Milton hits Florida?
Universal Orlando Resort plans to reopen as normal on Friday, the park said Thursday afternoon.
Hurricane Milton ruin Walt Disney World plans? Ticket extension, refund details
Even the "Most Magical Place on Earth" does not have the pixie dust to keep Hurricane Milton away.
Hurricane Milton: Disney World, Universal, SeaWorld closing as major storm encroaches
Are Florida's major theme parks closed due to Hurricane Milton? Updates on Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando Resort, Legoland Florida, SeaWorld Orlando, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, and Central Florida Zoo.
Disney World and Universal Orlando remain open ahead of Hurricane Milton
Major theme parks Walt Disney World and Universal remained open Tuesday ahead of Hurricane Milton ’s expected hit as a major storm in Florida even as other parts of Orlando’s tourism machine shut down.
Hurricane Milton: Busch Gardens closes ahead of storm
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay will close ahead of Hurricane Milton.
Disneyland announces $50 kids ticket offer for limited time only
The special ticket offer is valid for visits Jan. 7 to Mar. 20, 2025.
Busch Gardens closes for Hurricane Helene
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay will be closed on Thursday due to Hurricane Helene.
'Howl-O-Scream' rings in 25 years at Busch Gardens
It's scare season at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. This year, they're celebrating 25 years of Howl-O-Scream. The terrifying haunted houses have become a Halloween season staple in the Tampa Bay area.
Baby white rhino born at Busch Gardens. Here's how you can help decide its name
There's a new addition at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, and you can help decide the name of the Southern white rhino calf.
SeaWorld Orlando announces new Artic flying theater attraction coming in 2025
SeaWorld Orlando announced a brand-new attraction coming to the park in the spring of 2025; “The world's first-of-its-kind Arctic flying theater".
New 'Wild Oasis realm' opening at Busch Gardens in Spring 2025
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay announced that its newest attraction will be opening in Spring 2025.
Disney trips meant for homeless students went to NYC school employees’ kids, officials say
Six employees of New York City’s public school system took their children or grandchildren on trips to Disney World, New Orleans and other locations using tickets that were meant for homeless students, investigators said in a newly released report.
Disney World moving manatee, three dolphins from EPCOT's 'Nemo & Friends' attraction
A manatee and three dolphins will be leaving "The Seas with Nemo & Friends" at Walt Disney World's EPCOT theme park -- and moving to new facilities in Florida.
Busch Gardens mourning loss of 37-year-old gorilla
Jim, a 37-year-old western lowland gorilla, is the second gorilla to pass away at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay in three weeks.
No active shooter at Disney's Magic Kingdom, sheriff says; fight, followed by popping noise led to panic
Reports of a shooting or an active shooter situation at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom Thursday night are not true, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office.
VIDEO: Lake Mary Little League honored with parade at Disney's Magic Kingdom
The Lake Mary Little League All-Stars – and 2024 Little League World Series Champions – served at the Grand Marshals of the Festival of Fantasy Parade at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom on Thursday afternoon – a moment reminiscent of professional sports teams celebrating their title games at Disney's parks.
Scorpion closing at Busch Gardens after more than 44 years: When's the last chance to ride?
Scorpion is closing at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, but there's still a chance to ride.
Disneyland to remove 'stereotypes' of Indigenous people from Peter Pan ride
Peter Pan's Flight at Disneyland is one of the original attractions that debuted on the theme park's opening day in 1955.