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View In Browser April 30, 2021 orlandosentinel.com Theme Park Rangers ADVERTISEMENT Disney World at 50: Disneyland rides that popped up at WDW — and ones that went the other way Disney World at 50: 5 rides WDW took from Disneyland, and 5 attractions born in Florida Read More Universal theme parks booming with busy Orlando spring break; executive touts VelociCoaster opening Universal's owners are excited about the future of theme parks — especially with a new roller coaster opening this summer in Orlando. Read More ADVERTISEMENT SeaWorld, Busch Gardens: Free park tickets for military members, vets SeaWorld Orlando has free-ticket offer for U.S. military members, veterans and families through June 27. Read More Disney World pays staff to get COVID-19 vaccine, as other Orlando companies successfully promote shots Walt Disney World employees who are fully vaccinated by Sept. 30, either through the single-dose vaccine or both doses of a two-dose vaccine, may get a payment equal to four hours of pay. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Disney World employees can get extra pay for getting fully vaccinated Walt Disney World employees who are fully vaccinated by Sept. 30, may get a payment equal to four hours of pay. Read More Say yes to these family-friendly events in Central Florida There are plenty of family-friendly events happening this week and weekend in Central Florida. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Spooky Empire returns for May-Hem in Orlando Spooky Empire returns to Orlando April 30-May 2. Read More Universal: Bruce the shark is back in place Bruce the shark, longtime figure at Universal Studios dating back to the Jaws days, returns after absence of several months. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Disney: The people have spoken on PeopleMover Disney's Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover has many fans. They love it with a white-hot, White Castle level of intensity. Read More Universal unveils details of affordable housing planned for tourist district Universal Orlando revealed the most detailed vision yet of the affordable housing project that it promised back when it was seeking local tax money from Orange County to build a road to... Read More ADVERTISEMENT Rainy day at Disney includes ponchos, shopping, miracle cannoli On rainy Orlando days, I watch theme parks from afar, monitoring folks in ponchos. But recently I stood in a gift shop at Disney's Hollywood Studios waiting out a downpour Read More Disney: Serena Williams and family visit Magic Kingdom Picture it: Tennis star Serena Williams visiting Walt Disney World with husband Alexis Ohanian and daughter, Olympia. Read More 'American Idol' returns to Disney World for special episode "American Idol" presents its "Disney Night" special episode, which featured a trip to Walt Disney World, on May 2. Read More Florida Fresh Air: Hal Scott Preserve has serene natural land for birds, humans The Hal Scott Preserve contains more than 9,000 acres of natural lands managed by the St. Johns Water Management District for hiking, biking, wildlife viewing, horseback riding and fishing. Read More Florida Fresh Air: Hal Scott Preserve has serene natural land The Hal Scott Preserve contains more than 9,000 acres of natural lands for hiking, biking, wildlife viewing, horseback riding and fishing. Read More Pictures: Hal Scott Regional Preserve and Park The Hal Scott Preserve contains more than 9,000 acres of natural lands managed by the St. Johns Water Management District for hiking, biking, wildlife viewing, horseback riding and fishing. Read More advertisement     Unsubscribe   |   Newsletters   |   Privacy Policy   |   Terms of Service Copyright © 2021 | Orlando Sentinel | P.O. Box 2833, Orlando, FL 32802 ABOUT THIS EMAIL You received this email because you are following the Theme Park Rangers newsletter.