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View In Browser April 28, 2020 orlandosentinel.com Theme Park Rangers ADVERTISEMENT Theme parks' post-pandemic world: 5 changes to expect   Read More An odd, eerie walk along almost-empty I-Drive Orlando's International Drive empty, eerie as coronavirus looms Read More Theme parks 'at home': Inside Imagineering, making Rip Ride Rockit roll, going up with bald eagle Inside Walt Disney Imagineering, making Universal coaster, flying with SeaWorld eagle Read More ADVERTISEMENT PODCAST: Caring for animals at Disney World while parks are closed (Ep. 47) Mark Penning, Disney Parks' vice president for animals, science and environment, talks about which animals might be missing park guests, and what precautions are being taken to protect Animal Kingdom's big cats after tigers at the Bronx Zoo tested positive for the coronavirus. Read More Brick up your home office with Lego Bundle of the Week Legoland's online shop is offering $20 off their Home Office Bundle of accessories. Read More Disney Plus review: Bringing up 'Bambi' Disney Plus review: Beware, 'Bambi' and mother Read More ADVERTISEMENT SeaWorld, Discovery Cove, Busch Gardens offer Zoom backgrounds SeaWorld Orlando, Discovery Cove, Busch Gardens offer Zoom backgrounds Read More Zoom gloom? Wild Florida's animals available for video conferencing Wild Florida's animals ready to make Zoom meetings Read More Disney World's president visits theme parks, addresses furloughs Walt Disney World president Josh D'Amaro visits theme parks, addresses furloughs via social media while the resort is shut down temporarily to deal with the coronavirus pandemic. Read More Disney plans Earth Week 'at-home,' names newborn zebra Disney World plans Earth Week 'at-home,' names baby zebra Read More Beeper, Gatorland celebrate baby emu's 1st birthday Gatorland celebrates baby emu Beeper's 1st birthday Read More New 'at home' attractions: Ride Krakatau, hear Disney story, dance with Raglan Road, Icebar New 'at home' attractions: Krakatau, Disney Stories with Alexa, Raglan Road dancers Read More Disney's Animal Kingdom, hotel receives AZA accreditation Disney's Animal Kingdom, hotel earn AZA accreditation again Read More Happy places: Where Orlando's theme parks, even closed ones, make us smile In times like these, we need a happy place or at least memories of one. Our list of 10 places in Orlando's theme parks that make us LOL. Read More Rescheduled: Watch 'Disney on Broadway' celebration as part of COVID-19 fight The Broadway star-studded one-night-only musical celebration of the 25th anniversary of Disney Theatrical will be livestreamed as a fundraiser for Broadway Cares' fund to help performers affected by the coronavirus shutdown. Read More A Disney World musician, soon to be furloughed, still finds a way to share joy during coronavirus She's the regular piano player at Epcot's British pub. Because she can't entertain at the theme parks, Carol Stein puts on a free online concert to cheer people up during the coronavirus pandemic. Read More 43,000 more Walt Disney World workers will be furloughed April 19 About 43,000 unionized Disney World workers will be furloughed starting April 19, becoming the largest wave of Disney employees at the resort to be sent home without pay because of the coronavirus crisis. Read More 5 more ways attractions are opening up to fans while closed for coronavirus More ways Orlando's theme parks are opening up under coronavirus closing. Read More Universal: Parks will be closed at least through May 31, many employees' pay cut to 80% Universal Orlando closes parks through May due to coronavirus cuts workers to 80% Read More Disney Plus review: 'Reluctant Dragon' mixes studio tour, cartoon capers Trying to remember 'Reluctant Dragon' on Disney+ review stop Read More advertisement Unsubscribe   |   Newsletters   |   Privacy Policy   |   Terms of Service Copyright © 2020 | Orlando Sentinel | 633 N. Orange Ave. Orlando, FL 32801 ABOUT THIS EMAIL You received this email because you are following the Theme Park Rangers newsletter.