Theme Parks

With less than two weeks from the official opening of Epic Universe, theme par officials invited the Boys and Girls Club to the new park for a special preview. FOX 35's Natt Trezza brings us the details.

Matthew Miller, the senior director for the Orlando Informer, breaks down the latest theme park updates on Good Day Orlando XTRA. Miller talks about the Walt Disney Company announcing plans to build a new Disneyland theme park resort in Abu Dhabi, marking Disney’s seventh resort and its first in the Middle East. He also discusses ticket deals for Disney and SeaWorld Orlando, as well as Epic Universe previews continuing.

Although SeaWorld Orlando is known for many enjoyable offerings, one of its most unique features is its animal rescue work. The theme park's animal rescue efforts focus on rescuing, rehabilitating and releasing marine animals in need of care. They operate 24/7, partnering with various agencies to respond to stranding calls and provide expert care. The goal is to return animals to the wild after successful rehabilitation.

Drew the Disney Dude joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the newest summer offerings coming to Walt Disney World Resort this summer, including a Make-A-Wish party where nearly 50 families met up with their favorite Disney characters, the Cool Kid Summer Days, and new ticket deals for Florida Residents.

Universal's Epic Universe announced they are opening up preview tickets for all guests, expanding from annual passholders and team members. EYNTK.info Lead Publisher Tharin White joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to let the audience know what they can expect if they purchase a one-day Park Preview ticket ahead of Epic Universe's grand opening on Thursday, May 22.

With the opening of EPIC Universe in the next few weeks and the end of school coming, Dr. Erynne Bowers joins FOX 35 to share tips for parents on how to try and avoid the “theme park meltdown.” Bowers discusses both the physical and mental mental aspects of how to help kids get though the day as theme park season ramps up.

A former Disney employee who pled guilty to hacking into the park's menu system is now heading to prison. Winter Garden resident Michael Scheuer, 40, will serve three years in federal prison, as well as forfeit his computers and pay $687,776.50 in restitution to the victims of his crimes.

Drew Smith, also known as Drew the Disney Dude, joins FOX 35 News+ to break down the latest announcements to Walt Disney World for 2026, including ticket deals, updates to Millenium Falcon: Smugglers Run and Tropical Americas on the 27th anniversary of Disney's Animal Kingdom.

Take a tour inside Universal's Epic Universe. Epic Universe opens May 22, 2025, and will be Universal's fourth theme park in Orlando, joining Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure, and Volcano Bay. Epic Universe is home to five lands -- Super Nintendo World, Dark Universe, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic, How To Train Your Dragon - Isle of Berk, and Celestial Park -- and three hotels: Grand Helios Hotel, Terra Luna, and Stella Nova.

Take a tour inside Universal's Epic Universe's Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic, inspired by both the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts movies. Epic Universe opens May 22, 2025, and will be Universal's fourth theme park in Orlando: Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure, and Volcano Bay. Epic Universe is home to five lands -- Super Nintendo World, Dark Universe, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic, How To Train Your Dragon - Isle of Berk, and Celestial Park -- and three hotels: Grand Helios Hotel, Terra Luna, and Stella Nova.

Take a tour inside Universal's Epic Universe's Dark Universe. Epic Universe opens May 22, 2025, and will be Universal's fourth theme park in Orlando: Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure, and Volcano Bay. Epic Universe is home to five lands -- Super Nintendo World, Dark Universe, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic, How To Train Your Dragon - Isle of Berk, and Celestial Park -- and three hotels: Grand Helios Hotel, Terra Luna, and Stella Nova.

Take a tour inside Universal's Epic Universe's How To Train Your Dragon - Isle of Berk, based off the hit animated series. Epic Universe opens May 22, 2025, and will be Universal's fourth theme park in Orlando, joining Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure, and Volcano Bay. Epic Universe is home to five lands -- Super Nintendo World, Dark Universe, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic, How To Train Your Dragon - Isle of Berk, and Celestial Park -- and three hotels: Grand Helios Hotel, Terra Luna, and Stella Nova.

Take a tour inside Universal's Epic Universe's Super Nintendo World, home to Super Mario World and Donkey Kong Country. Epic Universe opens May 22, 2025, and will be Universal's fourth theme park in Orlando: Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure, and Volcano Bay. Epic Universe is home to five lands -- Super Nintendo World, Dark Universe, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic, How To Train Your Dragon - Isle of Berk, and Celestial Park -- and three hotels: Grand Helios Hotel, Terra Luna, and Stella Nova.

Take a tour inside Universal's Epic Universe's Celestial Park. Epic Universe opens May 22, 2025, and will be Universal's fourth theme park in Orlando, joining Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure, and Volcano Bay. Epic Universe is home to five lands -- Super Nintendo World, Dark Universe, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic, How To Train Your Dragon - Isle of Berk, and Celestial Park -- and three hotels: Grand Helios Hotel, Terra Luna, and Stella Nova.