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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

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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

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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

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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

SeaWorld Orlando welcomes back nighttime 5K Howl-O-Sprint

Lace up for thrills and chills

by Emmy Bailey September 25, 2025September 25, 2025

SeaWorld Orlando announces new deep-sea dark ride

SeaQuest: Legends of the Deep is described as ‘first-of-its-kind suspended dark ride’

by Azlyn Cato September 22, 2025September 22, 2025

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Disney World’s oldest gorilla, Gino, has died

The beloved gorilla and original Animal Kingdom inhabitant leaves behind a legacy of family and conservation

by Emmy Bailey September 18, 2025September 18, 2025

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Guest dies after riding Epic Universe’s Stardust Racers

The man was found unresponsive after riding the coaster Wednesday

by Chloe Greenberg September 18, 2025September 18, 2025

Universal Volcano Bay Nights is back for fall, now through October

Exclusive access to the park at night, with character meet-and-greets, live entertainment and treats

by Azlyn Cato September 17, 2025September 17, 2025

Universal Orlando confirms development in Lost Continent area

The Lost Continent is about to be truly lost

by Emmy Bailey September 17, 2025September 17, 2025

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Man in scuba gear robbed Disney restaurant then swam away

He stole thousands of dollars after arriving in goggles and a full wetsuit

by Chloe Greenberg September 16, 2025September 16, 2025

This year’s Halloween Horror Nights is the best iteration this decade

But it’s almost impossible to take in everything in just one visit

by Seth Kubersky September 11, 2025September 12, 2025

Orlando Area News

Selena Gomez joins the waxy cast of Madame Tussauds Orlando

The star and her red gown will now be forever enshrined in wax at Icon Park

by Azlyn Cato September 9, 2025September 9, 2025

Universal Orlando wins big at industry awards, Disney World flops

Universal took home five awards for Epic Universe and Volcano Bay

by Chloe Greenberg September 8, 2025September 8, 2025

Disney World to bring back Cinderella Castle’s classic color palette

A magical U-turn

by Azlyn Cato September 8, 2025September 8, 2025

Gators, Ghosts and Goblins crawls back to Gatorland for Halloween

Monsters and cryptids and Florida wildlife, oh my!

by Emmy Bailey September 4, 2025September 4, 2025

SeaWorld Orlando’s Howl-O-Scream is back this week

Screams expected

by Azlyn Cato September 4, 2025

Halloween Horror Nights 2025 begins this week at Universal Orlando

With lots of scary-long lines, probably

by Emmy Bailey August 26, 2025September 1, 2025

SeaWorld Orlando’s family-friendly Spooktacular returns ahead of Halloween

Family-friendly frights and festive delights

by Emmy Bailey August 26, 2025September 1, 2025

Orlando has less than a week to ride Rip Ride Rockit for the last time

Universal says it’s making way for an unnamed new attraction

by Chloe Greenberg August 12, 2025September 1, 2025