Theme Parks

Universal Orlando's Epic Universe theme park has now officially been open for one week. This Theme Park Thursday, Susan Storey, a theme park expert, joins Good Day Orlando to reflect on the new park and its impact.

Drew The Disney Dude joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer LIVE to break down the details of Disney Starlight: Dream The Night Away, the first nighttime parade at Walt Disney World in nearly a decade. The parade features more than 30 Disney and Pixar characters, brand-new designs for Mickey Mouse, Minnie, Donald, Goofy and Pluto. Rehearsals are underway and the parade debuts on July 20.

Drew Smith, Drew The Disney Dude joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the response online to the Grand Opening of Epic Universe, the current state of the park 8 hours into its first official day, and when we could see the next announcement from Universal Orlando Resort on what's next for Epic Universe. 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.

Matthew Miller, Senior Director of Orlando Informer joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live from Epic Universe to talk about the low crowd capacity on the Grand Opening Day of Universal's newest theme park, what could be next for the park, and how Universal Orlando Resort might ramp up the amount of guests until they reach full capacity. 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 anchor John Brown joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to take a trip down memory lane with Universal Orlando Resort and the parcel of land that would eventually become Epic Universe which held its grand opening today. 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.

Nikki Zamorano, the first official guest to walk inside the Chronos at Universal's Epic Universe joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to talk about her day at Epic Universe and how Universal Team Members picked her and her Luna outfit to be the first official guest at Epic Universe. 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.

Victoria Wade, @HeCallsMePineapplePrincess joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the can't-miss character meet and greets at Universal Epic Universe, from Toad, Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach and the iconic Toothless the Dragon at 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.

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.

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.

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.

Universal's Epic Universe opened May 22, the newest theme park to open in Orlando, Florida in nearly 30 years. Epic is home to five lands: Super Nintendo World, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Ministry of Magic, Celestial Park, How To Train Your Dragon - Isle of Berk, and Dark Universe. FOX 35 talked with eager fans headed to Epic for Opening Day.

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.

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.

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.