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Dewayne Bevil
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Theme park / tourism reporter for the Orlando Sentinel, covering Disney, Universal, SeaWorld and more.
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Report: Woman died after Revenge of the Mummy ride
70-year-old woman died after being Universal ride, state report says.
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January 16, 2026 at 5:24 PM
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Epcot: Diving into 40 years of the Seas
Change has been a constant at attraction, but it still has manatees, a giant aquarium and a conservation message. Coming soon: Sea dragons.
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January 15, 2026 at 5:44 PM
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SeaWorld concert lineup: Flo Rida, Gene Simmons, Smash Mouth, Tiffany, more
Seven Seas Food Festival and performance start later this month
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January 14, 2026 at 5:57 PM
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Disney parade, SeaWorld campaigns among Brass Ring Award finalists
Magic Kingdom parade vies for “most creative spectacle”
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January 14, 2026 at 4:07 PM
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Universal: Mardi Gras 2026 concerts feature RuPaul, Fatone, Bebe Rexha
Universal Studios event and performances begin Feb. 7
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January 13, 2026 at 6:05 PM
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Disney offers theme park ticket deals for Florida residents
Floridians can choose 3- or 4-day packages valid through mid-May.
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January 9, 2026 at 5:02 PM
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Universal sets Halloween Horror Nights debut, more 2026 event dates
For the second time, HHN will start at Universal Studios in August
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January 9, 2026 at 2:34 PM
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Blue Man Group sets debut date for new Orlando show
Tickets go on sale in mid-January for a spring debut at Icon Park
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January 8, 2026 at 5:20 PM
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‘Cold-stunned’ turtles get warm welcome, medical care at SeaWorld
Endangered Kemp’s ridley sea turtles receiving care; return to Atlantic is goal
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January 7, 2026 at 1:58 PM
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Elvis guitar car debuts at Orlando Auto Museum on Thursday
The modified pink Cadillac will be centerpiece of I-Drive attraction
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January 6, 2026 at 1:40 PM
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I think i wrote a whole TSwift item with using punny song title references. Happy 2026
Disney displays 3 Taylor Swift tour costumes in theme park
Hollywood Studios spotlights superstar looks inside attraction
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January 2, 2026 at 2:32 PM
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Get ahead on theme park outlook for 2026
Orlando attractions 2026: Muppet thrill ride, Galacticoaster, sloths in action
Expect changes at Hollywood Studios, new animatronics, return of 2 Magic Kingdom rides
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December 31, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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Universal: Jurassic Park ride scheduled to be down 10 months
Dramatic, dino-driven Islands of Adventure water ride will have a mostly dry 2026.
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December 30, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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BRRRR!
Cold front closes down Orlando water parks
Watery attractions at Disney, Universal, SeaWorld taking a break until the weather warms up.
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December 30, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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It’s a date: When Orlando theme parks wrap up holiday celebrations
Some Central Florida attractions extend their seasonal festivities well into 2026.
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December 29, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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Epic Universe debut dominates, but Disney, others add to active 2025
Universal expansion changes landscape, but Disney, SeaWorld, others add attractions
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December 29, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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Sloth World plans quiet existence on bustling I-Drive
Rainforest-inspired setting in heart of Central Florida’s tourism district will house dozens of the low-energy animals, encourage research.
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December 19, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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Universal: Tribute Store more than knee-deep in nutcrackers
Earl the Squirrel has gathered big (and creative) collection
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December 12, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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Disney announces last Aerosmith day for Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster
Muppets are taking over the attraction next summer
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December 12, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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Legoland Florida names new park president
Brian Bacica previously was leader at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay.
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December 10, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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Ripley’s brings true-crime facts, follies to International Drive
Limited-time exhibit blends Judge Judy, Charles Manson and Scooby-Doo
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December 10, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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Legoland Florida sets opening date for indoor roller coaster
Theme park uses drones to announce Galacticoaster’s debut
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December 8, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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Hallmark Channel to film holiday movie at Disney World
The production stars Lacey Chabert and use locations across WDW.
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December 8, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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Disney World shares schedule for 2026 ride reopenings
Magic Kingdom preps for returns of Big Thunder, Buzz Lightyear rides
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December 3, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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History center events explore Cypress Gardens, Colonial Plaza, more
Winter Haven attraction, early Orlando mall to be discussed
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December 1, 2025 at 4:46 PM