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Halloween Horror Nights returns to Universal Orlando

Halloween Horror Nights returns to Universal Orlando

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ORLANDO, Fla. — Let the scares start! Universal Orlando formally enters spooky season Friday with the return of its fashionable fright fest Halloween Horror Nights. The occasion, now in its thirty second yr, will run choose nights by Nov. 4 at Universal Studios Florida and have 10 haunted homes, 5 scare zones and a reside stage present. The lineup this yr consists of homes based mostly ... Read More

A final farewell to Universal Studios Florida’s Shrek 4-D

A final farewell to Universal Studios Florida’s Shrek 4-D

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ORLANDO, Fla. — It's time to say farewell to Shrek 4-D, Universal Studios Florida's long-running attraction that features the most famous big green ogre on the planet. What You Need To Know Sunday will be the last day Shrek 4-D will be open Universal Studios Florida had announced the move in October Fans express sadness about the closure on social media Shrek 4-D opened in summer ... Read More

Retired, active military can visit Knott’s for $20

Retired, active military can visit Knott’s for $20

Knott's Berry Farm

BUENA PARK, Calif. — Military Tribute Days are back at Knott's Berry Farm. As part of the theme park's way of paying tribute to U.S. veterans, Knott's Berry Farm launched a promotion, offering discounted admission for retired and active military personnel, as well as deployed veterans' spouses, to visit Knott's on select days in the next two months. What You Need To Know Knott's Berry Farm brings back ... Read More

Orlando tourism officials expect Labor Day weekend to be busier than in 2019

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ORLANDO, Fla. – With the return of Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios, Visit Orlando said that it expects a better tourism Labor Day weekend than in 2019.To be fair, during Labor Day weekend in 2019, Hurricane Dorian was headed towards Florida. The storm was expected to hit as a major hurricane.Danielle Hollander, Chief Marketing Officer for Visit Orlando said Orlando is a desirable location this ... Read More

Disney World keeps COVID-19 rules despite DeSantis’ order

Disney World keeps COVID-19 rules despite DeSantis’ order

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**** Please visit the themeparks official websites for their latest guidelines and openings **** ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed an executive order ending all local COVID-19 emergency orders in the state, but two of Central Florida's major theme parks are staying the course for now. What You Need To Know Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed executive order lifting local COVID emergency ... Read More

Universal Offers 3-Day Ticket Deal to Florida Residents

Universal Offers 3-Day Ticket Deal to Florida Residents

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ORLANDO, Fla. — Universal Orlando has announced another ticket deal just for Florida residents. What You Need To Know Universal offering 3-day ticket deal to Florida residents Tickets include admission to Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure The 2-Park, 3-Day ticket costs $164.99 for admission to one park per day Tickets must be purchased by December 17 and used by March 26 The deal includes admission ... Read More

Visitors flood Central Florida’s attractions and venues, not just theme parks

Visitors flood Central Florida’s attractions and venues, not just theme parks

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**** Please visit the themeparks official websites for their latest guidelines and openings **** ORLANDO, Fla. – Neither the Orlando or Orange County mayors are worried “as much” about visitors flocking to Central Florida’s theme parks over the coming days and weeks of the holiday season but not all tourists are headed to the parks.“People flying in and going to Disney or Universal, those are two ... Read More

Theme Parks in Compliance With COVID Measures

Theme Parks in Compliance With COVID Measures

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**** Please visit the themeparks official websites for their latest guidelines and openings **** ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Orange County strike teams are visiting Central Florida theme parks to make sure they're following the county mask mandate and CDC-recommended coronavirus safety precautions. What You Need To Know COVID strike teams still visiting theme parks to monitor compliance Walt Disney World, Aquatica, SeaWorld, and Universal have been in-compliance Strike ... Read More

When will Disneyland, Knott’s Berry Farm reopen? Anaheim officials expect theme-park guidelines soon

When will Disneyland, Knott’s Berry Farm reopen? Anaheim officials expect theme-park guidelines soon

Knott's Berry Farm

SANTA ANA, Calif. (KABC) -- As Orange County loses ground in efforts to allow more business reopenings, local officials remain hopeful the state will issue guidelines very soon allowing theme parks like Disneyland to reopen.Anaheim officials tell Eyewitness News they expect an announcement from the state on theme park reopening guidelines as early as Friday. State officials have not confirmed that an announcement is imminent.Home to ... Read More

Universal Orlando Reveals Lineup for Holiday Celebration

Universal Orlando Reveals Lineup for Holiday Celebration

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ORLANDO, Fla. – Now that Halloween season is over, Universal Orlando is getting into the holiday spirit. What You Need To Know Universal Orlando getting ready for holiday celebration This year's event will feature new offerings as well as a few modifications New holiday Tribute Store, Grinch appearances, return of butterbeer The resort on Friday revealed how it plans to celebrate the holidays this year, with ... Read More