Friday, May 28, 2021

New gift shop, character meet-and-greet at Universal; Vaccinated SeaWorld employees can go mask-free; more

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

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May 28, 2021

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Universal Studios: First looks at DreamWorks Destination, Jurassic World Tribute Store

Universal Studios has unveiled twists on theme-park standbys, the gift shop and the character meet-and-greet. Now open are DreamWorks Destination and Jurassic World Tribute Store.

Vaccinated SeaWorld employees can go mask-free, too

Theme parks have changed dramatically in the past two weeks, loosening their pandemic rules.

Universal increases starting pay to $15 an hour, first major Orlando theme park to do it

Universal Orlando employees are getting raises next month with starting pay jumping to $15 an hour, the company said Thursday, calling it the largest single wage increase ever made by the theme park.

History center: 5 years after Pulse, new exhibit showcases community response

New exhibit showcases responses — locally and globally — to the 2016 Pulse nightclub shootings. "Community: Five Years After the Pulse Tragedy" opens to the public at the Orange...

History Center exhibit marks 5 years after Pulse

The History Center's exhibition, Community: Five Years After the Pulse Tragedy, examines how communities of all kinds were touched by the massacre.

Museum of Illusions introduces after-hours Pride event

Orlando's of Museum of Illusions plans after-hours event with Pride theme. It also will benefit National Pulse Memorial & Museum.

Disney World at 50: Before the mouse came to Florida, roadside attractions reigned

Before Walt Disney brought his big theme park concept to town, Florida was filled with roadside attractions on highways that took motorists around the state before the turnpike and...

Before the mouse came to Florida, roadside attractions reigned

Before Walt Disney brought his big theme park concept to town, Florida was filled with roadside attractions on highways that took motorists around the state.

Pictures: Six Gun Territory

Six Gun Territory in the Silver Springs area east of Ocala was a popular tourist attraction in the days before Walt Disney World. The western-themed attraction opened in February 1963 and...

Science center's new exhibit explores 'Rescue' techniques

It's STEM to the rescue in a new Orlando Science Center exhibit called, appropriately enough, "Rescue."

Highlighting a few events this week and weekend in Central Florida

There are many activities happening this week and weekend in Central Florida, but here are a few highlights.

Florida Fresh Air: Greenwood Urban Wetlands and cemetery provide space for walking, reflection

Set on 19 acres near Orlando's Lake Davis and Lake Como neighborhoods, Greenwood Urban Wetlands provides a paved trail with scenery and shade, plus access to the adjacent Greenwood Cemetery.

Pictures: Greenwood Urban Wetlands and cemetery

Set on 19 acres near Orlando's Lake Davis and Lake Como neighborhoods, Greenwood Urban Wetlands provides a paved trail with scenery and shade, plus access to the adjacent Greenwood Cemetery.

Orlando's Fireworks at the Fountain returns to Lake Eola July 4

Orlando's biggest Fourth of July event, Fireworks at the Fountain, will return this year after last year's cancellation due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Blue Spring State Park ranks among best U.S. state parks

According to a new ranking from HomeToGo, Blue Spring State Park ranks among the best state parks in the U.S.

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