Friday, July 31, 2020

Theme parks spotlight characters in new ways; Horror nights canceled but Universal store opens; more

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

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July 31, 2020

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Reopened parks keep characters close — in new, socially distant ways

Disney, Universal characters in spotlight in new, social-distance ways

Universal store shares tiny taste of Horror Nights

Tribute Store shares a tiny taste of Universal's (canceled) Halloween Horror Nights.

At Universal's Volcano Bay, 115 people injured on water slide that paralyzed tourist, court records show

At least 115 visitors have reported injuries on the same water slide that paralyzed a New York tourist last year at Universal Orlando's Volcano Bay, according to court records from the...

Drive-thru Halloween event coming to Orlando this fall

The Haunted Road is a drive-thru Halloween experience that event producers bill as completely contactless and horrifying.

Gatorland offers Florida residents half off admission

Looking for a deal you can sink your teeth into? How about one that can sink its teeth into you?

Tripadvisor awards: Magic Kingdom is best theme park in the world

Travelers' Choice Awards ranks Disney's Magic Kingdom as the world's best theme park.

Universal theme park revenue plummets 94% during height of coronavirus shutdowns

Universal theme parks are dealing with "daunting" operational challenges during the coronavirus pandemic but so far, guest satisfaction is high while the crowds remain low, an executive said.