Theme parks update pandemic safety rules; 7 spots to celebrate Dinosaur Day; more

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

View In Browser May 14, 2021 orlandosentinel.com Theme Park Rangers ADVERTISEMENT Disney World is raising capacity, and new mask guidance is 'big news' for a hot Orlando summer, CEO says Disney's CEO disclosed attendance is going up at Walt Disney World. The parks' mask policy could be going away soon, he hinted, although he didn't say when. Read More Disney World, other Orlando theme parks cut back on physical distancing, end temperature checks Disney, Universal and SeaWorld are changing their pandemic safety rules. Here's what a medical doctor had to say. Read More ADVERTISEMENT PODCAST: Baby steps to getting back to normal at Disney parks (Ep. 97) Tourism reporter Dewayne Bevil talks with John Saccheri, who runs the theme parks fan site BigFatPanda.com, about recent changes that make the parks feel like they did before the pandemic and... Read More 7 places to celebrate Dinosaur Day in Central Florida Dinosaur Day is May 18 this year. Here's how to celebrate in Central Florida. Read More ADVERTISEMENT SeaWorld: Viva la Musica starts Saturday SeaWorld Orlando's Viva La Musica, celebrating Latin culture and entertainment, runs Saturdays and Sundays through May 23. Read More Legoland Florida: Mythica 4D film, augmented-reality scavenger hunt coming Legoland Florida adding new 4D movie and AR scavenger hunt with Lego Mythica creatures. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Disney World at 50: Three trees and their Magic Kingdom roots Disney World at 50: Three big trees (one of them real) stand out at Magic Kingdom Read More Foodie events fuel Central Floridians this week and weekend There are plenty of foodie events looking to fuel Central Floridians this week and weekend. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Tour of Epcot: New gelato, prancing Pooh, dark barges, more Tour of little Epcot changes includes gelato, Pooh, barges, Morocco, more Read More Florida Fresh Air: Lyonia Preserve offers chance to see scrub-jays up close Volusia County's Lyonia Preserve offers visitors the rare opportunity to see Florida scrub-jays up close in the 360-acre space, set near Deltona on sandy ridges with scrub habitat. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Pictures: Lyonia Preserve in Volusia County Volusia County's Lyonia Preserve offers visitors the rare opportunity to see Florida scrub-jays up close in the 360-acre space, set near Deltona on sandy ridges with scrub habitat. Read More Smithsonian procures life-sized X-Wing fighter as new 'Star Wars' exhibit It's not a trap. Next year, a full-size X-wing will display at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum. Read More Orlando Museum of Art plans to expand into new luxury downtown tower As Orlando Museum of Art approaches its centennial celebration, it will achieve a long-desired wish to expand from its building in Loch Haven Park. Read More Orlando Museum of Art's planned tower was designed as its own work of art The downtown high-rise where Orlando Museum of Art plans a second location always was conceived with art in mind, said the project's lead designer — even before an art museum surprisingly... Read More 'Jungle Cruise' movie released in theaters, on Disney+ on same day "Jungle Cruise," a movie based on a Magic Kingdom ride, will be seen in theaters and on Disney+ on July 30 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.