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Competition among Orlando’s water parks will get a little tougher

May 12, 2019 at 5:35 a.m.

Competition among Central Florida's water parks is about to get a little tougher. Universal Orlando recently filed plans for a water playground, with a volcano feature, wave pool, lazy river...

Disney to close Pirates of the Caribbean through summer

May 12, 2019 at 5:35 a.m.

Pirates of the Caribbean, one of the popular rides at Disney's Magic Kingdom, will be out of operation from May 11 to Sept. 25. Disney says the ride is undergoing...

The dragon spews fire during the media preview at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Diagon Alley - Thursday, June 19, 2014, at Universal Studios Florida in Orlando. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) B583808825Z.1

Universal Orlando raises ticket prices

May 12, 2019 at 5:30 a.m.

On the heels of Disney World's price hike, Universal Orlando has now raised the cost of its tickets. A day at Universal Orlando now costs $102 before tax. It was...

King Kong attraction will open at Universal Orlando, Comcast execs confirm

August 18, 2019 at 3:37 p.m.

One of Orlando's worst-kept secrets was confirmed Tuesday, when Comcast Corp. executives said what theme-park watchers have been speculating for months: A new King Kong attraction will open at Universal...

Disney breaks the $100 ticket barrier

May 12, 2019 at 5:26 a.m.

Disney World's latest price jump starting Sunday is pushing some tickets past $100, continuing a trend of increases as its attendance soars and the region attracts travelers with higher incomes....

SeaWorld Orlando: Wild Arctic beluga whale dies

May 12, 2019 at 5:25 a.m.

SeaWorld, facing ongoing criticism about keeping whales in captivity, announced Friday that a beluga whale living in its Wild Arctic attraction at its Orlando park has died. Nanuq, a male...

Universal Orlando reverses ban on bottled water

August 23, 2019 at 11:53 a.m.

Universal Orlando has lifted its temporary ban on guests bringing liquids such as bottled water into the park. Universal spokesman Tom Schroder said Thursday in an email that the ban...

Universal Orlando files plans for water park with volcano feature

August 18, 2019 at 3:37 p.m.

It's official. Universal Orlando has submitted plans for a water park with a volcano feature south of its Cabana Bay Beach Resort. An engineering consultant confirmed that the project east...

Universal Orlando blocking bottled water

August 23, 2019 at 11:52 a.m.

Visitors who showed up to Universal Orlando on Monday received an unpleasant surprise: They were not allowed to bring bottled water or other liquids into CityWalk or its theme parks....

Richard Petty Driving Experience closing at Disney World

January 20, 2020 at 9:47 a.m.

The Richard Petty Driving Experience and the Exotic Driving Experience at Walt Disney World will close in late June to make way for transportation improvements. "Disney has other uses for...

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