Theme Parks

The annual Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Food & Wine Festival is back with a delicious menu and drinks, as well as premiere live entertainment and more. FOX 35's David Martin heads over to Tampa to preview the delicious offerings.

LEGOLOAND Florida's annual Brick Convention is returning this weekend in Kissimmee, and LEGO fans and creators are pumped up for the world-renowned experience. The event showcases more than 500 LEGO creations and ten vendors selling all things LEGO. This is the convention's third year, and more than 10,000 visitors are expected.

A celebratory parade took place at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom today. Six Orlando-area high school students participating in the Disney Dreamers Academy were among the 100 students taking part in the event. There was also a very special guest in attendance.

This Theme Park Thursday, Tharin White ? lead publisher of EYNTK.info ? joins FOX 35 to discuss the opening of Universal Orlando's newest resort, new deals launched by Walt Disney World, EPIC Universe updates and more.

With summer just around the corner, Walt Disney World in Florida is gearing up for an exciting season full of new experiences and special offers. Walt Disney World Resort has unveiled its latest summer offerings, featuring 50% off 3-day or longer kids' tickets, two exciting new shows, and the return of a nighttime parade?the first in nearly 10 years at the park.

New updates are coming to Walt Disney World's Buzz Lightyear?s Space Ranger Spin in Magic Kingdom. The upgrades will include a new show scene, updated ride vehicles and gameplay enhancements. To prepare for these updates, Disney officials said the attraction will temporarily close in August and reopen next year.

New updates are coming to Walt Disney World's Buzz Lightyear?s Space Ranger Spin in Magic Kingdom. The upgrades include a new show scene, updated ride vehicles and gameplay enhancements. FOX 35's Stephanie Buffamonte had the opportunity to try out some of the new handheld blasters coming to the attraction.

A fire sparked backstage at Walt Disney World's EPCOT theme park on Saturday evening, sending a dark plume of smoke above the World Showcase, near the France Pavilion. People at or near the park flooded social media with videos and photos of the fire and smoke. Lauren Finefield was at EPCOT with her son. She explains what happens after she -- and others -- saw the flames.

A fire sparked backstage at Walt Disney World's EPCOT theme park on Saturday evening, sending a dark plume of smoke above the World Showcase, near the France Pavilion. People at or near the park flooded social media with videos and photos of the fire and smoke.

A fire sparked backstage at Walt Disney World's EPCOT theme park on Saturday evening, sending a dark plume of smoke into the area. People at or near the park flooded social media with videos and photos of the fire and smoke. Officials with Disney said a walk-in cooler caught fire backstage near the French Pavilion.

LEGOLAND is getting ready to make waves with the grand opening of a brand-new aquarium. "Sea Life Florida" is built as a one-of-a-kind experience for both children and their families. The aquarium is expected to open in May.

"Expectations set. Expectations met." Orlando Parks VIPs Tharin White, lead publisher of EYNTK.info, and Drew Smith, @DrewDisneyDude, joined FOX 35 News+ to give their reviews of Universal's new theme park, Epic Universe. The two were able to attend ongoing previews of the park that allowed them to ride many of the attractions and check out the park's five worlds: Celestial Park, Super Nintendo World, How to Train Your Dragon - Isle of Berk, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Ministry of Magic, and Dark Universe. Epic Universe is scheduled to open May 22, just in time for Memorial Day weekend.

With only 64 days until the opening of Universal's Epic Universe, theme park VIPs joins FOX 35 News+ with Garrett Wymer to share an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the new theme park. Epic Universe is scheduled to open on May 22, 2025. It will be Universal's fourth theme park in Orlando, joining Universal Orlando Resort, Universal's Islands of Adventure, and Universal's Volcano Bay waterpark.