Friday, June 5, 2020

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The latest happenings at Disney, Universal Orlando, SeaWorld and other Central Florida attractions.

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Universal reopens live updates: 45-minute socially distanced wait for Hagrid ride

Universal Orlando reopens its theme parks to the general public on Friday, with new rules because of the coronavirus pandemic.

At Legoland, book early and get a third night free

Legoland is offering guests a free night when they book three nights at least 60 days in advance.

To get inside SeaWorld Orlando come June 11, you will need a reservation

Passholders can't go to SeaWorld on a whim anymore when the parks reopen. All visitors must make advanced online reservations, the company said Thursday.

PODCAST: A return to Universal Orlando - Masks on rides, selfies with characters while 6 feet away and some red flags (Ep. 53)

Orlando Sentinel theme park reporters Dewayne Bevil and Gabrielle Russon visited Universal Orlando ahead of the official opening. They share what it's like to ride Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit while wearing a mask, moments that raised red flags, and tips for enjoying the parks while coronavirus fears loom.

Pictures: Universal Orlando opens to passholders

Universal Orlando opened its theme park doors to passholders on June 3, allowing masked visitors to wander around and experience attraction in Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure.

Universal Orlando passholders get sneak peek of theme parks' reopening

What was it like Wednesday at Universal as passholders and hotel guests return? Here's what we saw.

IAAPA begins registration for 2020 Expo

Registration to attend the 2020 IAAPA Expo begins Tuesday. The Orlando-based International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions is moving ahead with its preparations for its annual gathering at the Orange County Convention Center in November as originally scheduled.

Legoland reopens, first big theme park in Central Florida to come back after coronavirus shutdowns

 

Disney, Universal and SeaWorld face a huge task in reopening and enforcing the rules in a coronavirus world

 

Spinning again: Wheel at Icon Park to reopen June 3

Wheel at Icon Park to reopen June 3 on International Drive

Some Universal Orlando hotels will reopen Tuesday, giving early access to theme parks

The first Universal hotels are reopening June 2 after shutting down from the coronavirus pandemic. Here's how they will keep customers safe, Universal says.

Virtual-reality game based on theme parks' Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge is planned

Virtual-reality game based on Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Disney planned

Return to roller coasters reveals new fears, old-school screams

Return to roller coasters reveals new fears, old-school screams

Disney Plus review: Horsing around with 'Ichabod and Mr. Toad'

Disney Plus review: 'Ichabod and Mr. Toad' bring Sleepy Hollow, British tale to screen

Disney World suspends FastPass, cancels dining reservations as part of reopening plan

Walt Disney World is moving forward in its preparations for reopening its theme parks by suspending its FastPass+ reservation system and by canceling all of its dining reservations for the rest of the year, the resort said Thursday.

WonderWorks sets reopening for May 29

WonderWorks Orlando, an International Drive attraction, to reopen May 29

Disney wants to reopen Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom July 11. SeaWorld aims for June 11. Masks and temperature checks required.

Less than two hours after the meeting ended, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings sent letters endorsing the plans from Disney and SeaWorld to Gov. Ron DeSantis, who said earlier this month that theme parks need approval from the county before he signs off on their reopening dates.

Universal Orlando: Theme parks to reopen June 5

Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, Volcano Bay theme parks reopen June 5

Legoland announces reopening for June 1, but governor's office says it jumped the gun

Legoland on Friday declared it had state permission to reopen on June 1, but the governor's office later said that wasn't the case.

No touching for now at reopened Sea Life, Madame Tussauds

Sea Life, Madame Tussauds reopen: Visitors, look but don't touch

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