Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings said in a press conference yesterday that the mask mandate could be relaxed this summer. Demings previously stated that the mask mandate could be lifted by June but now it’s looking more like late summer. Physical distancing and temperature check guidelines could be lifted even
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Orlando Theme Parks Accident & Injury Report released for first quarter of 2021
The 2021 first quarter accident and injury report for Orlando theme parks has been released. There were only two injuries at Walt Disney World from January to March of this year. Take a look at the reported injuries below. Related – Guest Injured on Tube Ride at Typhoon Lagoon Epcot
First look at VelociCoaster Team Member Uniforms
Universal Orlando announced that the new Jurassic World VelociCoaster was opening June 10th. This is said to be the most themed coaster at Universal. After riding Hagrid’s I’m excited to see how they top that. Along with the new ride comes new Team Member uniforms. The brand new uniforms were
Florida Man uses stolen credit card to purchase $62,000 in Universal Orlando Vacation Packages
Florida Man has struck again! Fredrick Lewis, a Fort Lauderdale man, was sentenced to three years in federal prison for using stolen credit cards to buy several vacation packages at Universal Orlando between March 2018 and June 2020. His purchases totaled just over $62,000. Related – Florida Man charged with
Universal Orlando Picks Developer to Bring Affordable Housing Vision to Life for Orange County
After a months-long national search, Universal Parks & Resorts has selected a developer to design, build and manage an affordable housing community near the International Drive corridor – an area identified as high priority by Orange County’s Housing for All Task Force. This is a first-ever approach that brings a
Universal & Brightline unable to come up with an agreement for International Drive stop
Universal & Brightline are at an impasse after the latest round of meetings on April 8, 2021. The standoff comes down to money, as is always the case. At stake are the numerous visitors expected to ride the Brightline train with only 2 stops locally. Disney Springs area, which is
Loews Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal Orlando set to reopen on May 18th
It was announced that another one of Universal Orlando Resort Hotels was reopening. Loews Sapphire Falls resort will reopen on May 18, 2021. The last hotel to reopen was Loews Portofino Bay, it had previously reopened on December 1st. Related: Jurassic World VelociCoaster Opening this June! Guests wanting to make reservations
Universal Orlando pushing for a Brightline Station on I-Drive
Brightline is currently working on a new line with a stop at Orlando International Airport. Disney and Brightline have joined together to bring a stop at Disney Springs as well. Now, Universal Studios is pushing for a stop on I-Drive according to Orlando Business Journal. Related – Disney & Brightline
Universal Orlando Extends Mardi Gras Festivities Through May 2nd
Great news! Universal Orlando has just extended the Mardi Gras Festivities Through May 2nd, 2021! Due to continued popular demand, the good times will keep rolling as Universal Orlando Resort extends its dynamic celebration of flavor and entertainment, Mardi Gras 2021: International Flavors of Carnaval, through Sunday, May 2. Guests have even
New Universal Studios Store now Open At Citywalk Orlando
The new Universal Studios Store is now open! This store is massive and has several rooms dedicated to your favorite fandoms and merchandise. It was so nicely set up and bright inside. Let’s take a look! You can see there are different sections or rooms for all the merchandise in
When we think Universal Orlando is going to announce the opening of the VelociCoaster
Universal Orlando is making big strides on their newest thrill ride the VelociCoaster. They now have lockers set up and the height requirement is on the sign out in front of Islands of Adventure. So when is this new coaster set to open? Universal Orlando has been teasing about releasing
Zach King gets into a Little Mischief in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
Zach King is a popular filmmaker and illusionist and he recently took his skills to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter to get into some mischief. His video is full of magic and it’s easy to see why he’s so popular. The edits are so well done and the video
Universal Orlando Reaches Capacity For Second Day in a Row
For a second day in a row Universal Orlando reaches capacity before noon. Related – Universal Orlando hits capacity before noon today Here is their post from Twitter: Today, March 30th at 11:22 am, Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure & Universal’s Volcano Bay have reached capacity. We anticipate reopening
Universal Orlando hits capacity before noon today
Universal Orlando has hit capacity before noon today. Here is the official word from Universal Orlando on Twitter. Today, March 29th at 11:35 am, Universal Studios Florida & Islands of Adventure have reached capacity. We anticipate reopening later this afternoon. For updates, please call our capacity hotline: 407-817-8317 Many of
