Epic Universe: Isle of Berk on Opening Day
FOX 35's Stephanie Buffamonte joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live to talk about her experience inside How to Train Your Dragon: Isle of Berk, meeting Toothless the Dragon and the food and drinks, including the mac and cheese cones on display at the Isle of Berk. Universal's Epic Universe opened today in Orlando, Florida. It is Universal's fourth theme park in Florida, joining Islands of Adventure, Universal Studios, and Volcano Bay. Epic Universe is home to five lands: Super Nintendo World, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic, Dark Universe, How To Train Your Dragon - Isle of Berk, and Celestial Park.
FOX 35's Stephanie Buffamonte joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live to talk about her experience inside How to Train Your Dragon: Isle of Berk, meeting Toothless the Dragon and the food and drinks, including the mac and cheese cones on display at the Isle of Berk. Universal's Epic Universe opened today in Orlando, Florida. It is Universal's fourth theme park in Florida, joining Islands of Adventure, Universal Studios, and Volcano Bay. Epic Universe is home to five lands: Super Nintendo World, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic, Dark Universe, How To Train Your Dragon - Isle of Berk, and Celestial Park.
Epic Universe: Isle of Berk is a SLEEPER world
Dustin Sparage, the Theme Park Shark joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live in-studio to discuss his perspective on Epic Universe. Sparage says he's been to Universal's newest theme park more than 10 times ahead of today's Grand Opening and says How to Train Your Dragon: Isle of Berk is a SLEEPER world you need to check out. Universal's Epic Universe opened today in Orlando, Florida. It is Universal's fourth theme park in Florida, joining Islands of Adventure, Universal Studios, and Volcano Bay. Epic Universe is home to five lands: Super Nintendo World, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic, Dark Universe, How To Train Your Dragon - Isle of Berk, and Celestial Park.
Dustin Sparage, the Theme Park Shark joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live in-studio to discuss his perspective on Epic Universe. Sparage says he's been to Universal's newest theme park more than 10 times ahead of today's Grand Opening and says How to Train Your Dragon: Isle of Berk is a SLEEPER world you need to check out. Universal's Epic Universe opened today in Orlando, Florida. It is Universal's fourth theme park in Florida, joining Islands of Adventure, Universal Studios, and Volcano Bay. Epic Universe is home to five lands: Super Nintendo World, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic, Dark Universe, How To Train Your Dragon - Isle of Berk, and Celestial Park.
Epic Universe: High-tech hotels at the park
FOX 35 news anchor John Brown joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to talk about his conversation with Leslie Pchola, regional vice president at Hilton Grand Vacations, about the priorities with developments and the newest tech Hilton's hotels have right next to Epic Universe, including Las Palmeras, a Hilton Grand Vacations Club hotel. Universal's Epic Universe opened today in Orlando, Florida. It is Universal's fourth theme park in Florida, joining Islands of Adventure, Universal Studios, and Volcano Bay. Epic Universe is home to five lands: Super Nintendo World, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic, Dark Universe, How To Train Your Dragon - Isle of Berk, and Celestial Park.
FOX 35 news anchor John Brown joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to talk about his conversation with Leslie Pchola, regional vice president at Hilton Grand Vacations, about the priorities with developments and the newest tech Hilton's hotels have right next to Epic Universe, including Las Palmeras, a Hilton Grand Vacations Club hotel. Universal's Epic Universe opened today in Orlando, Florida. It is Universal's fourth theme park in Florida, joining Islands of Adventure, Universal Studios, and Volcano Bay. Epic Universe is home to five lands: Super Nintendo World, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic, Dark Universe, How To Train Your Dragon - Isle of Berk, and Celestial Park.
Epic Universe: Super Nintendo World is a Super Star
Gene Park, Washington Post reporter covering video games and video gaming culture joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down Super Nintendo World, Mario and Donkey Kong creator Shigeru Miyamoto's visit to Orlando and background creating Super Nintendo World and the cultural impact of the land at Epic Universe. Mario, Luigi and Donkey Kong's ability to bring parents, children and grandparents together and the multi-generational nature of Nintendo are on full display right here in Orlando.
Gene Park, Washington Post reporter covering video games and video gaming culture joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down Super Nintendo World, Mario and Donkey Kong creator Shigeru Miyamoto's visit to Orlando and background creating Super Nintendo World and the cultural impact of the land at Epic Universe. Mario, Luigi and Donkey Kong's ability to bring parents, children and grandparents together and the multi-generational nature of Nintendo are on full display right here in Orlando.
Epic Universe: Going bananas for Donkey Kong Country
FOX 35's Stephanie Buffamonte joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to talk about all of the offerings at Super Nintendo World, the immersive elements on display at Princess Peach's Castle and at Donkey Kong Country, including a very banana-inspired sweet treat. Universal's Epic Universe opened today in Orlando, Florida. It is Universal's fourth theme park in Florida, joining Islands of Adventure, Universal Studios, and Volcano Bay. Epic Universe is home to five lands: Super Nintendo World, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic, Dark Universe, How To Train Your Dragon - Isle of Berk, and Celestial Park.
FOX 35's Stephanie Buffamonte joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to talk about all of the offerings at Super Nintendo World, the immersive elements on display at Princess Peach's Castle and at Donkey Kong Country, including a very banana-inspired sweet treat. Universal's Epic Universe opened today in Orlando, Florida. It is Universal's fourth theme park in Florida, joining Islands of Adventure, Universal Studios, and Volcano Bay. Epic Universe is home to five lands: Super Nintendo World, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic, Dark Universe, How To Train Your Dragon - Isle of Berk, and Celestial Park.
Epic Universe: new Harry Potter wands on display
FOX 35's Stephanie Buffamonte joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live from outside of Epic Universe to break down the new Harry Potter wands available at Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Ministry of Magic and all of the interactive parts of 1920s Paris in Universal's newest theme park. Universal's Epic Universe opened today in Orlando, Florida. It is Universal's fourth theme park in Florida, joining Islands of Adventure, Universal Studios, and Volcano Bay. Epic Universe is home to five lands: Super Nintendo World, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic, Dark Universe, How To Train Your Dragon - Isle of Berk, and Celestial Park.
FOX 35's Stephanie Buffamonte joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live from outside of Epic Universe to break down the new Harry Potter wands available at Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Ministry of Magic and all of the interactive parts of 1920s Paris in Universal's newest theme park. Universal's Epic Universe opened today in Orlando, Florida. It is Universal's fourth theme park in Florida, joining Islands of Adventure, Universal Studios, and Volcano Bay. Epic Universe is home to five lands: Super Nintendo World, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic, Dark Universe, How To Train Your Dragon - Isle of Berk, and Celestial Park.
Epic Universe: the people behind the park
FOX 35 News Anchor Ryan Elijah joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down his conversations with officials and representatives responsible for the planning, development, construction and promotion of Epic Universe on its Grand Opening Day. Universal's Epic Universe opened today in Orlando, Florida. It is Universal's fourth theme park in Florida, joining Islands of Adventure, Universal Studios, and Volcano Bay. Epic Universe is home to five lands: Super Nintendo World, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic, Dark Universe, How To Train Your Dragon - Isle of Berk, and Celestial Park.
FOX 35 News Anchor Ryan Elijah joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down his conversations with officials and representatives responsible for the planning, development, construction and promotion of Epic Universe on its Grand Opening Day. Universal's Epic Universe opened today in Orlando, Florida. It is Universal's fourth theme park in Florida, joining Islands of Adventure, Universal Studios, and Volcano Bay. Epic Universe is home to five lands: Super Nintendo World, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic, Dark Universe, How To Train Your Dragon - Isle of Berk, and Celestial Park.
Epic Universe: Best food and drink options
Kristen Wright from Wright Down Main Street joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the best food and drink options at Epic Universe, from the Ube garlic pizza at Pizza Moon to the Atlantic and the themed Dark Universe food and drinks at Das Stakehouse and the Burning Blade Tavern. Universal's Epic Universe opened today in Orlando, Florida. It is Universal's fourth theme park in Florida, joining Islands of Adventure, Universal Studios, and Volcano Bay. Epic Universe is home to five lands: Super Nintendo World, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic, Dark Universe, How To Train Your Dragon - Isle of Berk, and Celestial Park.
Kristen Wright from Wright Down Main Street joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the best food and drink options at Epic Universe, from the Ube garlic pizza at Pizza Moon to the Atlantic and the themed Dark Universe food and drinks at Das Stakehouse and the Burning Blade Tavern. Universal's Epic Universe opened today in Orlando, Florida. It is Universal's fourth theme park in Florida, joining Islands of Adventure, Universal Studios, and Volcano Bay. Epic Universe is home to five lands: Super Nintendo World, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic, Dark Universe, How To Train Your Dragon - Isle of Berk, and Celestial Park.
Epic Universe's impact on Orange County
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings spoke with FOX 35's Garrett Wymer about the impact of Universal Epic Universe on the local community and the economic impact on Orlando and Orange County. Universal's Epic Universe opened today in Orlando, Florida. It is Universal's fourth theme park in Florida, joining Islands of Adventure, Universal Studios, and Volcano Bay. Epic Universe is home to five lands: Super Nintendo World, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic, Dark Universe, How To Train Your Dragon - Isle of Berk, and Celestial Park.
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings spoke with FOX 35's Garrett Wymer about the impact of Universal Epic Universe on the local community and the economic impact on Orlando and Orange County. Universal's Epic Universe opened today in Orlando, Florida. It is Universal's fourth theme park in Florida, joining Islands of Adventure, Universal Studios, and Volcano Bay. Epic Universe is home to five lands: Super Nintendo World, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic, Dark Universe, How To Train Your Dragon - Isle of Berk, and Celestial Park.
Epic Universe opening day draws international visitors
FOX 35's Morgan Parrish joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer's LIVE coverage of Epic Universe grand opening coverage speaking with guests driving into the park from Argentina and out-of-state from the American northeast.
FOX 35's Morgan Parrish joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer's LIVE coverage of Epic Universe grand opening coverage speaking with guests driving into the park from Argentina and out-of-state from the American northeast.
Epic Universe: Super Nintendo World on opening day
Tharin White, Lead Publisher at EYNTK.info joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live from Super Nintendo World on the grand opening of Epic Universe, Universal Orlando's newest theme park. Universal's Epic Universe opened today in Orlando, Florida. It is Universal's fourth theme park in Florida, joining Islands of Adventure, Universal Studios, and Volcano Bay. Epic Universe is home to five lands: Super Nintendo World, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic, Dark Universe, How To Train Your Dragon - Isle of Berk, and Celestial Park.
Tharin White, Lead Publisher at EYNTK.info joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live from Super Nintendo World on the grand opening of Epic Universe, Universal Orlando's newest theme park. Universal's Epic Universe opened today in Orlando, Florida. It is Universal's fourth theme park in Florida, joining Islands of Adventure, Universal Studios, and Volcano Bay. Epic Universe is home to five lands: Super Nintendo World, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic, Dark Universe, How To Train Your Dragon - Isle of Berk, and Celestial Park.
Epic Universe: low wait times on opening day
FOX 35's David Martin and Matthew Miller, Senior Director of the Orlando Informer join FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live to break down last night's Grand Opening Celebration for Universal Epic Universe, Orlando's newest theme park and the biggest takeaways from the opening of Epic Universe.
FOX 35's David Martin and Matthew Miller, Senior Director of the Orlando Informer join FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live to break down last night's Grand Opening Celebration for Universal Epic Universe, Orlando's newest theme park and the biggest takeaways from the opening of Epic Universe.
Epic Universe: Dark Universe portal opens in Florida
Solaris the Celestian, Dr. Victoria Frankenstein, Frankenstein's monster, the Bride of Frankenstein, Ygor and The Invisible Man celebrate the opening portal to Dark Universe and the village of Darkmoor at Universal Epic Universe in Orlando, Florida. Dark Universe houses the Curse of the Werewolf and Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment attractions, and The Burning Blade Tavern and Das Stakehouse eateries. Universal's Epic Universe opens this week in Orlando, Florida -- the first major theme park to open in Florida in nearly two decades. Epic Universe will be Universal's fourth theme park in Florida, joining Universal's Islands of Adventure, Universal Studios Florida, and Volcano Bay. Epic Universal is home to Celestial Park, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic, Dark Universe, Super Nintendo World, and How To Train Your Dragon - Isle of Berk, each with their own attractions, rides, shows, and restaurants. Epic Universe officially opens on Thursday, May 22, 2025. Here is a first look inside Epic Universe.
Solaris the Celestian, Dr. Victoria Frankenstein, Frankenstein's monster, the Bride of Frankenstein, Ygor and The Invisible Man celebrate the opening portal to Dark Universe and the village of Darkmoor at Universal Epic Universe in Orlando, Florida. Dark Universe houses the Curse of the Werewolf and Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment attractions, and The Burning Blade Tavern and Das Stakehouse eateries. Universal's Epic Universe opens this week in Orlando, Florida -- the first major theme park to open in Florida in nearly two decades. Epic Universe will be Universal's fourth theme park in Florida, joining Universal's Islands of Adventure, Universal Studios Florida, and Volcano Bay. Epic Universal is home to Celestial Park, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic, Dark Universe, Super Nintendo World, and How To Train Your Dragon - Isle of Berk, each with their own attractions, rides, shows, and restaurants. Epic Universe officially opens on Thursday, May 22, 2025. Here is a first look inside Epic Universe.
Top 4 news stories you need to know: May 20, 2025
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FOX 35 News+ delivers in-the-moment news across Orlando, Florida, and the U.S. with in-depth interviews.
Playbook Tuesday: Miami-Dade shifts from blue to red
This Playbook Tuesday, POLITICO reporter Gary Fineout joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live to break down Miami-Dade County's red shift continuing to showcase Republicans' growing influence in Florida, the state budget stalemate as we get closer to the July 1 deadline and bill actions pending from Governor Ron DeSantis' desk.
This Playbook Tuesday, POLITICO reporter Gary Fineout joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live to break down Miami-Dade County's red shift continuing to showcase Republicans' growing influence in Florida, the state budget stalemate as we get closer to the July 1 deadline and bill actions pending from Governor Ron DeSantis' desk.
President Trump pushes GOP to pass 'big, beautiful bill'
President Donald Trump traveled on Tuesday morning to Capitol Hill to deliver a message to House Republicans impeding a massive bill for his domestic agenda. Trump empathized that he wants the fighting to stop so the bill can be done as soon a possible. U.S. Rep. Kat Cammack shares her thoughts on the bill, as well as the recent alleged assault of an immigration officer by a Democratic leader.
President Donald Trump traveled on Tuesday morning to Capitol Hill to deliver a message to House Republicans impeding a massive bill for his domestic agenda. Trump empathized that he wants the fighting to stop so the bill can be done as soon a possible. U.S. Rep. Kat Cammack shares her thoughts on the bill, as well as the recent alleged assault of an immigration officer by a Democratic leader.
Florida law enforcement talk immigration enforcement
The Florida State Immigration Enforcement Council held a meeting Tuesday afternoon where law enforcement officials from across the state talked about immigration enforcement. Leaders talked about the lack of space in jails to hold suspects, which prompted a conversation about receiving more help from the federal government when it comes to this issue. FOX 35's Garrett Wymer breaks down the conversations for us.
The Florida State Immigration Enforcement Council held a meeting Tuesday afternoon where law enforcement officials from across the state talked about immigration enforcement. Leaders talked about the lack of space in jails to hold suspects, which prompted a conversation about receiving more help from the federal government when it comes to this issue. FOX 35's Garrett Wymer breaks down the conversations for us.
Epic Universe: Live look inside How To Train Your Dragon
Universal's Epic Universe opens this week in Orlando, Florida -- the first major theme park to open in Florida in nearly two decades. Epic Universe will be Universal's fourth theme park in Florida, joining Universal's Islands of Adventure, Universal Studios Florida, and Volcano Bay. Epic Universal is home to Celestial Park, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic, Dark Universe, Super Nintendo World, and How To Train Your Dragon - Isle of Berk, each with their own attractions, rides, shows, and restaurants. Epic Universe officially opens on Thursday, May 22, 2025. Here is a first look inside Epic Universe.
Universal's Epic Universe opens this week in Orlando, Florida -- the first major theme park to open in Florida in nearly two decades. Epic Universe will be Universal's fourth theme park in Florida, joining Universal's Islands of Adventure, Universal Studios Florida, and Volcano Bay. Epic Universal is home to Celestial Park, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic, Dark Universe, Super Nintendo World, and How To Train Your Dragon - Isle of Berk, each with their own attractions, rides, shows, and restaurants. Epic Universe officially opens on Thursday, May 22, 2025. Here is a first look inside Epic Universe.
Top 4 stories you need to know: May 19, 2025
FOX 35's Garrett Wymer and John Brown break down the top stories of the day, from Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd giving an update on the violent death of an 81-year-old man in a group home, the Supreme Court issuing a court order allowing the Trump Administration to proceed with ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 350,000 Venezuelan immigrants, a fentanyl and cocaine trafficking operation demolished in Florida, and the latest details on Universal's Epic Universe Grand Opening Day this Thursday, May 22.
FOX 35's Garrett Wymer and John Brown break down the top stories of the day, from Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd giving an update on the violent death of an 81-year-old man in a group home, the Supreme Court issuing a court order allowing the Trump Administration to proceed with ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 350,000 Venezuelan immigrants, a fentanyl and cocaine trafficking operation demolished in Florida, and the latest details on Universal's Epic Universe Grand Opening Day this Thursday, May 22.
SCOTUS lets Trump end TPS for 350k Venezuelans
The U.S. Supreme Court issued a court order allowing the Trump Administration to proceed with ending Temporary Protected Status for 350,000 Venezuelans in the United States. Congressman Darren Soto joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to react to this news, break down how this will impact the large number of Venezuelans living in Florida and his advice to Venezuelans currently under Temporary Protected Status.
The U.S. Supreme Court issued a court order allowing the Trump Administration to proceed with ending Temporary Protected Status for 350,000 Venezuelans in the United States. Congressman Darren Soto joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to react to this news, break down how this will impact the large number of Venezuelans living in Florida and his advice to Venezuelans currently under Temporary Protected Status.