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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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IAAPA Expo: Business goes beyond the booths
Orlando-area attractions find ways to draw attention at big event
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November 14, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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With photo gallery !
Rudolph, friends have shining moments in Gaylord Palms ice exhibit
Holiday display has crazy-cold temps. Bundle up for Bumble.
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November 14, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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Peacock series presents Epic Universe scoops, Universal memories
Episodes show off the making of Orlando’s newest theme park, look at companies’ attractions through the years.
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November 14, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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Disney World: ‘Zoogether’ actor sinks teeth into Clawhauser character
Nate Torrence’s voice, performance give life to new animatronic
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November 7, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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Aquatica Orlando powers up Illuminate, a bright-light nighttime event
SeaWorld water park’s new lantern-based stroll features animals, eats.
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November 7, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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United report: Attendance, revenue dips at theme parks
But SeaWorld Orlando’s visitor count is up so far for 2025, CEO says
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November 6, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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Quarterly report: Theme-parks injuries list includes Epic coaster death
No new details were in regular report, which includes ride-related hospitalizations
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November 5, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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First look: How new ‘Zootopia’ show fits in at Animal Kingdom
Disney weaves effects, togetherness theme in new Tree of Life production
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November 4, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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Comcast fine with Epic performance, now focusing on "full capacity."
Comcast: Epic Universe gives boost to quarterly revenue report
Execs pleased with performance of park, will focus on reaching ‘full capacity.’
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October 30, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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Boo tube: Imagineering series scares up Haunted Mansion facts
YouTube show gives history, behind-the-scenes action for dark ride
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October 30, 2025 at 12:24 PM
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Do you know the last year MK wasn't on top?
Report: Magic Kingdom had world’s top theme-park attendance in 2024
Disney World’s original park again tops global rankings
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October 29, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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Aquatica Orlando plans new holiday season event, Illuminate
Lantern-inspired decor and pathways set for 42 select nights
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October 16, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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Disney World to host two Banana Ball games in 2026
Wide World of Sports stadium prepping for Party Animals, Loco Beach Coconuts
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October 10, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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Gatorland gets spookier: Halloween with ‘Swamp Ghost’ haunt, creepy capybara
Gators, Ghosts and Goblins event includes humor and horror-film history
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October 9, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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Universal holidays: Parade, Hogwarts show, Grinchmas, Who-ville Tree Lot
Fan favorites return to Central Florida theme parks as Epic gets its first seasonal decor in Wizarding World, Celestial Park.
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October 9, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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Disney World raises prices of annual passes
Cost of top-level ticket lands at $1,629 for a year of theme parking at WDW
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October 8, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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Disney Springs updates: Jock holiday, Starbucks glow-up, signs of LEVEL99
Halloween comes to Hangar Bar while West End stops make future plans.
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October 3, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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Is math a four-letter word? New science center exhibit takes Xtreme approach
‘2theXtreme’ displays are hands-on, relatable and reveal mathematic concepts
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October 3, 2025 at 12:49 PM
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Science center welcomes red-rumped baby agouti
The animal debuted this summer as part of a Species Survival Plan.
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October 2, 2025 at 1:32 PM
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IAAPA: Legends Panel to discuss making of Epic Universe
Expo session to feature foursome who helped with theme park’s creation
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October 1, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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Disney: After Hours tickets on sale soon for 2026 events
Three theme parks planning late-night, extra-ticket events
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September 29, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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Museum of Illusions to host Taylor Swift album countdown
Icon Park attraction anticipates ‘Life of a Showgirl’ release
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September 26, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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Peacock pushes back debut of Universal docuseries
‘Epic Ride’ had been scheduled to stream starting Monday
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September 26, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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Disney World picks ambassadors for 2026, 2027
Two cast members selected, continue long-running tradition
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September 22, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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New Legoland Florida coaster to go by a spacy name
Galacticoaster, an indoor ride, set to open in early 2026
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September 22, 2025 at 4:15 PM