Theme Parks

Emperor penguins — the largest and most majestic of all penguin species — are coming soon to SeaWorld Orlando. The penguins will be at Antarctica Realm starting June 14. FOX 35's David Martin heads over to the theme park to meet some of the animals.

As part of SeaWorld Orlando's Summer Spectacular event, the park will debut a new drone show integrated with its “Ignite Fireworks Spectacular” show. Officials said the drone show is a “first of its kind” for SeaWorld. In addition, the AquaGlow splash party is back at Aquatica Orlando, with high-energy dance parties, laser light shows and more. FOX 35's David Martin heads over to check out the events.

Drew Smith, aka Drew The Disney Dude joined FOX 35's Marlisa Goldsmith to break down the end of MuppetVision 3D at Disney's Hollywood Studios, the Monsters Inc. land and door coaster coming to replace the Muppets Courtyard and the Muppets taking over the Rock 'n Roller Coaster for their first coaster ever in 2026.

Tharin White, Lead Publisher at EYNTK.info joined FOX 35's Josh Frigerio live via Zoom to discuss the newest offerings at Orlando's theme parks, including the SEA LIFE Aquarium at LegoLand Florida, the new IGNITE drone show at SeaWorld Orlando and the latest information on Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando Resort

This afternoon, Universal Orlando Resort announced a Fallout-themed haunted house is coming to Halloween Horror Nights in Orlando and California later this year. Tharin White, Lead Publisher of EYNTK.info and Drew The Disney Dude joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the latest spooky season news, including ticket sales and the latest offerings at Walt Disney World, including a new bar at EPCOT, nighttime hours at Typhoon Lagoon, and all of the Disney summertime offerings.

Walt Disney World unveiled their 'Welcome to the Wheelderness' plans for Piston Peak, a Cars-themed land coming to Magic Kingdom, which will replace the Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island. Tharin White, Lead Publisher of EYNTK.info and Drew Smith, Drew The Disney Dude joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down these expansions as the largest expansion in the history of Magic Kingdom, including the new Villains Land.

Universal Orlando has confirmed that Rip Ride Rocket, one of its beloved roller coasters, will close forever -- and will be replaced by a new experience. Here's what we know.

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.