Orlando Entertainment News : Universal announces VelociCoaster; Halloween events at Busch Gardens, SeaWorld and Gatorland; more

Tuesday, September 29, 2020

Universal announces VelociCoaster; Halloween events at Busch Gardens, SeaWorld and Gatorland; more

Universal shares numbers, details on VelociCoaster thrill ride

Universal Orlando has unveiled facts about its Jurassic World roller coaster, which is scheduled to open at Islands of Adventure next summer.

Universal Orlando reveals Jurassic World VelociCoaster is opening in summer 2021

"Feel the rush of the hunt as you race through the jungle alongside raptors on the Jurassic World VelociCoaster, a new species of roller coaster coming Summer 2021," Universal announced Friday.

Howl-O-Scream scares guests at Busch Gardens: What to know before you go

Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is terrifying guests Friday, Saturdays and Sundays through Nov. 1. Here's what you should know before you go.

SeaWorld: Tweaks keep Halloween on the Spooktacular side

The new edition of SeaWorld's Spooktacular looks a lot like Halloweens past despite the coronavirus pandemic

Gatorland: Expanded Halloween event to return Oct. 10

Gatorland is reviving a family-friendly Halloween event it debuted in 2019 but adding a distinctive 2020 touch with its Social Distancing Skunk Ape character. Gators, Ghosts and Goblins begins...

Disney World performers say they're out after 32 years

Disney's Grand Floridian Society Orchestra announced Saturday afternoon that after playing for 32 years at Walt Disney World its last day would be Oct. 3.

SeaWorld is hiring new employees after mass layoffs

On SeaWorld's company career website are advertisements for new jobs in bartending, animal care, theatrical services and other areas where the company laid off furloughed employees this month.