Across the nation, theme parks have been closed since mid-March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Orlando is the theme park capitol of America and it’s been over two months since anyone has visited Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando, or SeaWorld Orlando. Even though businesses are beginning to return in
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Disney World website showing Park Hours starting on May 10th
Last week we shared that news the Disney World website was showing that the theme parks would open on May 3rd. It was never confirmed by Disney that they would be opening on that date so we chalked it up as a computer glitch. Today Disney World has pushed the
Disney World Refurbishments for September 2018
In order to keep rides running smoothly and safely and resorts looking their best, Disney World often needs to close areas in order to perform maintenance on them or give them a fresh look. As much as we don’t like it when our favorite rides aren’t running, maintenance is necessary
2018 First Quarter Orlando Theme Park Accident and Injury Report
It’s that time of year again when the Orlando theme parks submit reports of any accident and injury which have occurred on their property. The state’s 2018 First Quarter report includes any accident and injury from January 1, 2018 through March 31, 2018. The report includes all incidents which have occurred on rides,
NEW! The Great LEGO Race VR Coaster – LEGOLAND Florida
This weekend we got to be some of the first to experience Legoland’s newest coaster attraction: The Great LEGO Race Virtual Reality Coaster. The first VR coaster #BuiltforKids in a 360 degree brick-built world! This awesome coaster merges the virtual reality world of LEGOS as you’ve seen them
Four Seasons Resort Now Offering Extra Magic Hours
The Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort will now offer Extra Magic Hours benefits to their Guests, effective as of March 9th, 2018. “We are very pleased to offer this additional Disney enhancement to our guests,” said Thomas Steinhauer, Regional Vice President and General Manager of Four
Updated Guide Maps Have Been Released for Walt Disney World
Updated guide maps for Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom have been released for Guests. The new guide maps feature minor changes such as the removal of seasonal offerings and one of the shows at Disney’s Animal Kingdom (Flights of Wonder). The updated maps are available in English as well
2nd 2017 Quarterly Report Released for Orlando Theme Park Injuries
Florida theme parks are required to report any ride-related injuries or illnesses that result in an immediate hospital stay of at least 24 hours. Reporting any injuries keeps the parks exempt from major inspections. The 2017 2nd quarter report is in and the numbers are as follows… Walt Disney World
New Ninjago World coming to LegoLand Florida in January!
Every dream of becoming a ninja? Well starting January 12th you are doing just that once Lego Ninjago world opens at LegoLand Florida Resorts. LEGO NINJAGO World will be a land filled with several hands-on, outdoor activities where kids can sharpen their ninja skills before the ultimate showdown on LEGO
Park & transportation directions coming to My Disney Experience
In the next few weeks a new feature will be added to My Disney Experience which will help guests find directions when walking through the Disney theme parks as well as on Walt Disney World’s transportation. The new feature, which is much like Universal Studios mobile application will help you get
Disney World injury report for the first quarter 2016
The Orlando Area Amusement Park injury report for the first quarter of 2016 has been released, we have the list of Disney World injuries here for you. Two of the seven injuries reports were at the Great Movie Ride, which is a slow-moving dark ride. Theme parks have to report any ride-related
Universal Studios Hollywood raises ticket prices by 20%
Remember last month when Universal Studios said they would offer discounts for any tickets for off-season that were pre-ordered? Well that great gesture was canceled out this past weekend when Universal Studios Hollywood, without warning, raised their prices 20%. Universal Studios Hollywood is not the only theme park to raise
3rd Day Free at Universal Studios Orlando!
Running from now until April 12, 2016 when you purchase a 2 day park ticket for Universal Studios and Island of Adventures you will get a 3rd day free . That is one extra FREE day of all the fun and thrills Universal Studios has to offer. This offer is
Fall in Disneyland Paris attendance since terrorist attacks
Disneyland Paris has seen a decline in park attendance since the November Terrorist attack in Paris. In Euro Disney’s first quarter there was a 1.1 percent decline. Tom Wolber, Euro Disney President said: “We experienced strong demand leading up to the November 13th events in Paris, following which we
