Friday, October 2, 2020

Halloween and fall attractions open; Disney lays off employees; more

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

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Scream n' Stream and Tunnel of the Damned: First look at 2 new Orlando Halloween attractions

At Scream n' Stream, a new haunted drive-thru attraction, visitors take a ride through a "Night at the Die-In" and find themselves a part of a horror film. Tunnel of the Damned, also new for...

The Haunted Road attraction bungles opening with long waits, angry customers — but vows to improve

The Haunted Road, a new drive-thru Halloween attraction, had trouble opening weekend with one canceled event night, long waits and unhappy customers.

Fun Spot prepping escape room, trick-or-treating in October

Fun Spot is introducing escape room at Orlando location and adding Halloween trick-or-treating there and in Kissimmee. Also coming: "fright bites" menus .

Corn maze changes ways a little for coronavirus era

Corn stalks still stand tall, but there are changes afoot at Scott's Maze Adventures, reopening for the first time in the COVID-19 era.

Disney World layoffs: 6,700 non-union employees are losing their jobs

The notice to the state is the first indicator of how many Orlando employees are affected as part of the massive layoffs the company announced Tuesday when the market closed. The layoffs begin...

Walt Disney Co. is laying off 28,000 U.S. employees

Stricken by the coronavirus pandemic, Walt Disney Co. revealed Tuesday it is laying off 28,000 U.S. employees, including some at Walt Disney World.

Gaylord Palms: Tickets for Christmas festivities now on sale

Gaylord Palms is selling tickets to the resort's Christmas festivities, including the new "I Love Christmas Movies" experience.

Universal unveils '3 days free' deals, annual-pass discounts for Floridians

Universal Orlando has announced discount-ticket deals for its theme parks — one that throws in three free days — and extended the purchase deadline on an existing offer.

Orlando Science Center: Augmented-reality Pompeii, volcano replica ready to see

Orlando Science Center is rolling out eye-catching promotions for its upcoming exhibit "Pompeii: The Immortal City." One mixes the ancient city with augmented reality, and the other features...

High-tech partnership will catapult new Orlando museum onto world stage

In Orlando's new Holocaust museum, each day visitors will have the ability to ask questions directly of survivors — even those who are no longer living.

Walt Disney World crowds are historically low, but ride wait times grow, expert says

You might not see crowds this low at Walt Disney World again. It also doesn't mean you won't have to wait in line.

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