Rating spring’s theme park food-fest eats with attractions blogger Jon Self

Adult theme park fans have three food-focused festivals to choose from across the town’s major resorts.

by Seth Kubersky February 20, 2026February 20, 2026

This weekend, adult theme park fans will have three different food-focused festivals to choose from across the town’s major theme park resorts.

News

Discovery Cove accused of refusing to recognize divers’ union, violating federal labor law

Company management has allegedly refused to negotiate a union contract with workers who unanimously voted to form a union last year.

by McKenna Schueler February 17, 2026February 17, 2026

Orlando Area News

SeaWorld Orlando rescues 16 sea turtles amid cold snap

SeaWorld’s animal care team is providing treatment with the goal of stabilizing and rehabilitating the sea turtles until they are healthy

by Juanita Olarte February 5, 2026February 5, 2026

Arts + Culture

Here are all the Universal attractions temporarily closing in 2026

Several spots will shut down throughout 2026 for refurbishments

by Juanita Olarte January 21, 2026January 21, 2026

Arts + Culture

‘Fast and Furious’ ride to replace Universal’s Rip Ride Rockit

The ‘high-octane outdoor roller coaster’ joins the park in 2027

by Chloe Greenberg January 20, 2026January 20, 2026

Orlando Theme Parks

Woman died after riding Universal’s Revenge of the Mummy, report says

A woman died after riding the roller coaster in November, according to Florida’s quarterly theme park incident report released Thursday

by Chloe Greenberg January 16, 2026January 16, 2026

adult man and young boy at a SeaWorld aquarium

Arts + Culture

SeaWorld offers preschoolers unlimited free admission all 2026

Get the kiddos out of the house and into some family-friendly aquatic thrills

by Mia Schaeperkoetter January 14, 2026January 14, 2026

Music

RuPaul, Zedd, All-American Rejects on Universal Mardi Gras 2026 lineup

Plus Shaggy, Barenaked Ladies, Bebe Rexha and more

by Mia Schaeperkoetter January 14, 2026January 14, 2026

Arts + Culture

Blue Man Group’s Orlando resident show opens in May

After postponing only a couple of times

by Juanita Olarte January 14, 2026January 14, 2026

Arts + Culture

Universal announces dates for Halloween Horror Nights and big 2026 events

Mardi Gras, Volcano Bay Nights, holiday at the park are also on the way

by Chloe Greenberg January 9, 2026January 9, 2026

Orlando Theme Parks

SeaWorld’s 50-year-old killer whale Katina has died

She was at the park for nearly 40 years and was one of just five killer whales at the park

by Chloe Greenberg December 22, 2025December 22, 2025

News

New report reveals details of bloody, ‘distorted’ Epic Universe death

Kevin Rodriguez Zavala’s father told deputies his “mother always told him not to ride the roller coasters, but he would never listen.”

by Chloe Greenberg December 12, 2025December 12, 2025

Advocates stand outside of Disney World to protest low pay for workers who help make Disney character balloons.

Orlando Area News

Advocates urge Disney to investigate alleged use of prison labor to make character balloons

That $45 jumbo Mickey Mouse balloon you bought for your kid may have been produced by prison labor for pennies on the dollar.

by McKenna Schueler December 3, 2025December 4, 2025

Orlando Area News

Epic Universe may already be expanding, permits hint

Epic Universe has been open for barely six months and may already be updating

by Emmy Bailey November 14, 2025November 14, 2025

News

Woman sues SeaWorld Orlando after she says a duck hit her in the face on ride

The lawsuit claims the ride’s speed, location and design together created a ‘zone of danger for bird strikes’

by Emmy Bailey October 30, 2025October 30, 2025

Arts + Culture

Universal Orlando’s ‘Wicked: The Experience’ revamps ahead of new film

We’re holding space for the updated limited-time experience

by Azlyn Cato October 30, 2025October 30, 2025

Arts + Culture

Halloween Horror Nights isn’t the only ghoul in town: 4 local haunts to try this spooky season

Howl-O-Scream, Ominous Descent, A Petrified Forest, and Gators Ghosts & Goblins are all spooky alternatives

by Seth Kubersky October 16, 2025October 16, 2025

News

Arbitrator blocks labor strike at Disney’s Epcot in Orlando

Disney argued a strike by employees of one of its contractors would violate a separate union contract Disney has that covers its own employees

by McKenna Schueler October 15, 2025October 20, 2025

News

Gov. DeSantis taps Disney World president to join UCF board of trustees

It’s the latest indication that DeSantis’ dubious war with Disney is in fact over

by McKenna Schueler October 10, 2025October 10, 2025

News

Universal’s Stardust Racers reopens after rider’s death

Epic Universe has updated its operational procedures and signage to ‘reinforce existing ride warnings and physical eligibility requirements’

by Chloe Greenberg October 6, 2025October 6, 2025

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Orlando Theme Parks

Rating spring’s theme park food-fest eats with attractions blogger Jon Self

Discovery Cove accused of refusing to recognize divers’ union, violating federal labor law

SeaWorld Orlando rescues 16 sea turtles amid cold snap

Here are all the Universal attractions temporarily closing in 2026

‘Fast and Furious’ ride to replace Universal’s Rip Ride Rockit

Woman died after riding Universal’s Revenge of the Mummy, report says

SeaWorld offers preschoolers unlimited free admission all 2026

RuPaul, Zedd, All-American Rejects on Universal Mardi Gras 2026 lineup

Blue Man Group’s Orlando resident show opens in May

Universal announces dates for Halloween Horror Nights and big 2026 events

SeaWorld’s 50-year-old killer whale Katina has died

New report reveals details of bloody, ‘distorted’ Epic Universe death

Advocates urge Disney to investigate alleged use of prison labor to make character balloons

Epic Universe may already be expanding, permits hint

Woman sues SeaWorld Orlando after she says a duck hit her in the face on ride

Universal Orlando’s ‘Wicked: The Experience’ revamps ahead of new film

Halloween Horror Nights isn’t the only ghoul in town: 4 local haunts to try this spooky season

Arbitrator blocks labor strike at Disney’s Epcot in Orlando

Gov. DeSantis taps Disney World president to join UCF board of trustees

Universal’s Stardust Racers reopens after rider’s death

Downtown Orlando was the stage for a legion of visual and performing artists at Immerse

24 big things coming to Orlando in 2026

Where to find snow, ice skating, Santa and more holiday activities in Orlando

KrampusFest featured something even naughtier than its namesake: torrential rain