Tuesday, August 31, 2021

Disney World annual pass update; Be prepared for Halloween Horror Nights; more

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

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August 31, 2021

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Disney World sells annual passes again Sept. 8; park reservations stay

Walt Disney World will start selling annual passes for its theme parks again on Sept. 8. The park reservation system introduced last year is staying.

Vinyl dividers to separate guests and scare actors inside Universal's Halloween Horror Nights houses

Haunted houses at Universal's Halloween Horror Nights will use clear vinyl to separate guests and scare actors this year as a precaution against the transmission of COVID-19, a resort...

Halloween Horror Nights: Watch these movies, shows before you go

Before heading to the 30th Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando, watch these movies and shows.

SeaWorld: Buy 2022 Fun Card, get rest of 2021 for free

SeaWorld Orlando is now selling its 2022 Fun Card and tossing in admission to theme park for the rest of 2021 too

First look: Updated Jungle Cruise at Disney World

Disney has monkeyed around with Jungle Cruise, but the spirit of Magic Kingdom attraction remains with skippers punning the show.

Orlando theme parks face spooky uncertainty as they launch Halloween events

Uncertainties surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic and the transmission of the Delta variant could spell more tricks than treats for tourism as some visitors reconsider their plans to attend...

Disney shares glimpse of 'KiteTails' show set for Animal Kingdom

Walt Disney World gives sneak peek at equipment used in "Disney KiteTails," a show debuting at Animal Kingdom Oct. 1.

Enzian celebrates Halloween with spooky screenings, cocktails and parties

Enzian will celebrate Halloween throughout October with a selection of spooky screenings, creepy cocktails and parties.

Ocala National Forest: A land filled with outdoor opportunities

Ocala National Forest in North Central Florida is full of outdoor opportunities for a variety of recreation. Within its 387,000 acres, visitors can swim in springs, hike part of the Florida...

At show 1,000, Orlando's most unique concert hall is poised for bigger future

Music lovers can now hear a concert in an imposing French cathedral or historic Austrian palace — all without leaving Orlando.