Posted inArts & Entertainment Citing racist roots, fans are calling for Disney to re-theme Splash Mountain Disney has already decided not to include “Song of the South” in its Disney+ streaming library. by Matthew Moyer June 11, 2020April 21, 2025
Posted inArts & Entertainment Florida cruise lines look to improve health standards in attempt to win over anxious travelers All three major cruise lines, and many smaller ones, have announced significant shifts in the onboard operations and safety protocols. by Ken Storey June 8, 2020January 29, 2025
Posted inArts & Entertainment Florida’s theme parks are now reopening, but there’s still a lot that is unknown Both Busch Gardens and SeaWorld also have limited hours on most days with the parks only open between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. by Ken Storey June 5, 2020August 17, 2023
Posted inArts & Entertainment Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and Adventure Island will reopen next week with new rules, including mandatory masks and more The parks will also have increased cleaning measures and mandatory temperature screening for all guests and employees. by Colin Wolf June 4, 2020July 6, 2025
Posted inArts & Entertainment Busch Gardens, and other Central Florida theme parks, are still planning plenty of new things this year At a height of more than 20 stories tall, Iron Gwazi will be the tallest hybrid coaster in the United States. by Ken Storey June 1, 2020August 17, 2023
Posted inArts & Entertainment Tampa Bay leaders approve Busch Gardens’ plan to reopen on June 11 Physical barriers, ground markings and signs will be utilized to promote social distancing, according to the park’s plan for reopen. by Chloe Greenberg May 29, 2020March 7, 2025
Posted inArts & Entertainment Walt Disney World plans to reopen mid-July, with SeaWorld hoping for June 11 Both companies’ plans were approved by Orange County on Wednesday. by Caroline Silva May 27, 2020August 17, 2023
Posted inArts & Entertainment Legoland Florida reopens on June 1 in Winter Haven, with temperature checks and more Those with a temperature of 100.4 F will not be allowed entry. by Ray Roa May 22, 2020June 25, 2024
Posted inArts & Entertainment ZooTampa at Lowry Park will actually reopen next week ZooTampa also announced a new series of “community days,” with a senior day for people 65 and older on May 26. by Colin Wolf May 20, 2020August 17, 2023
Posted inArts & Entertainment Epcot is quickly becoming one of Disney World’s biggest coronavirus headaches No park has more currently in the works than Epcot. by Ken Storey May 18, 2020February 14, 2025
Posted inArts & Entertainment Disney Cruise Lines cancelled all new departures through July 31 The Disney Dream is scheduled to depart from Port Canaveral on July 31, and the Disney Fantasy on August 1. by Matthew Moyer May 15, 2020August 17, 2023
Posted inArts & Entertainment Universal Orlando says CityWalk will begin to reopen this week Voodoo Doughnuts are back in the mix. by Colin Wolf May 12, 2020February 25, 2024
Posted inArts & Entertainment Walt Disney World is now accepting reservations starting in July WDW has been closed since March 12, with their online calendar still showing “No times available” for all dates through Saturday, May 30. by Dave Plotkin May 11, 2020April 21, 2025
Posted inArts & Entertainment Disney Springs will begin to reopen on May 20 Disney Springs plans to set capacity limits and reduced parking and operating hours. by Dave Plotkin May 8, 2020March 13, 2025
Posted inArts & Entertainment SeaWorld Orlando just welcomed four new baby spotted eagle rays Their births are a big zoological deal because they’re a near-threatened species. by Dave Plotkin May 7, 2020June 3, 2025
Posted inArts & Entertainment Dinosaur World will officially reopen this week The park, which is located at 145 Harvey Tew Road, Plant City, closed on March 17. by Colin Wolf May 6, 2020September 21, 2024
Posted inArts & Entertainment Scientist says this shark costume won’t protect me against coronavirus But it would help if there was a HEPA filter on the opening. by Daniel Hill April 24, 2020October 30, 2024
Posted inArts & Entertainment Florida’s sports teams and theme parks weigh options for dealing with crowds again No timelines have been set to reopen the state’s economically critical theme parks, their accompanying resorts and TV production studios. by Jim Turner April 22, 2020August 17, 2023
Posted inArts & Entertainment Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights is still likely to happen this year, but big changes are in the works “Even if Halloween Horror Nights happens as planned this fall, the very real possibility of heavy modifications seems unavoidable.” by CL Staff April 21, 2020September 10, 2024
Posted inArts & Entertainment Disney just brought back its ‘Bedtime Hotline’ for a limited time Kiddos can hear from Mickey, Minnie, Donald (who you probably won’t be able to understand), Daisy or Goofy. by Kat Piccolo April 17, 2020March 21, 2025