IAAPA Expo returns to Orlando with attractions industry reveals, technology

Orlando, the “theme park capital of the world," is again hosting the IAAPA Expo, bringing thousands of theme park operators and attractions vendors to the Orange County Convention Center.

New Universal permit hints at expansion project at Epic Universe

Universal Orlando might be getting ready for an expansion project at its new Epic Universe theme park, a new permit indicates.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom previews new ‘Zootopia’ 4D show for guests

Disney’s Animal Kingdom is bringing the world of Zootopia to life with a new 4D theater attraction opening Friday inside the park’s iconic Tree of Life.

First look: Inside Aquatica Orlando's nighttime lantern fest
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Theme park expert Tharin White, and founder of eyntk.info (Everything You Need To Know), takes FOX 35 inside a brand new nighttime lantern festival at Aquatica Orlando.

First look at Zootopia, Holiday decor at Disney World
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Drew Smith, Drew the Disney Dude joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the latest news out of Walt Disney World, from a first look at the Zootopia: Better Zoogether! show opening at Animal Kingdom, to a pumpkin enrichment for the animals inside. Plus, updates on the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad ride testing at Magic Kingdom and a new schedule for holiday decorations going up over the weekend.

Disney’s Magic Kingdom remains most visited park in the world, report says

Disney’s magic remained strong last year as Magic Kingdom was again the most visited theme park in the world, a new industry attendance report says. 

Woman hit in face by duck on SeaWorld Orlando coaster, lawsuit says

An Orange County woman is suing SeaWorld after she was allegedly hit in the face by a duck while riding one of the park’s roller coasters earlier this year. 

Disney World Wine and Dine Half Marathon Weekend: What to Know

If you are heading to Disney World this weekend, just know it’s going to be a busy one. With the 2025 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend underway, visitors should be aware of road closures. 

Disney reveals dates for EPCOT Festival of the Arts 2026

Disney has revealed the dates for the 2026 edition of the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts. 

When could we see Epic Universe annual passes?
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Tharin White, Lead Publisher at EYNTK.info joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the latest news as Universal Orlando released multi-day ticket packages for Epic Universe in 2026. The pair also give a sneak peek at the Wicked Experience upgrades for Wicked: For Good, Scream-A-Geddon in Dade City and when you can expect Christmas food items at the theme parks.

Disney World demolitions move ahead, Cars land coming
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Drew Smith, Drew The Disney Dude and Zach Perilstein, Editor-In-Chief of the Boardwalk Times join FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the latest developments at Walt Disney World, from Monstropolis' progress in Hollywood Studios, a new Disney Imagineering preview display at Walt Disney Presents, the demoltion on Tom Sawyer Island and Rivers of America at Magic Kingdom continuing ahead of the planned replacement by new Cars and Disney Villains areas, as well as Mickey's PhilharMagic announcing its closing date for refurbishment.

Kevin Rodriguez Zavala's family again demands Epic Universe's Stardust Racers to close for investigations

The family of 32-year-old Kevin Rodriguez Zavala, who died after riding Epic Universe's Stardust Racers, is now demanding the roller coaster be closed after new alleged reports of restraint malfunctions on the ride.

Disney updating Zootopia & Frozen animatronics
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Tharin White, Lead Publisher at EYNTK.info joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the Walt Disney World ticket price hike and some new additions coming to the theme parks, from new animatronics for Zootopia and Frozen at Walt Disney World and when you can expect the parks to get their Christmas decorations.

Walt Disney World hikes ticket, annual pass prices
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Drew Smith, @DrewDisneyDude on social media joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down Walt Disney World raising their ticket prices on the start of their new fiscal year, where some one-day tickets will soar above $200 for the first time ever. This coincides with the park announcing major refurbishments and new zones across their parks for the Muppets, Frozen and Zootopia franchises.

Stardust Racers update: Epic Universe coaster prepared to open. What we know.

Universal Orlando is prepared to reopen its Stardust Racers roller coaster at Epic Universe, slightly more than two weeks after the death of 32-year-old Kevin Rodriguez Zavala.

New details in Epic Universe Stardust Racers death
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The Orange County Sheriff's Office released the incident report from the night first responders arrived at Universal's Epic Universe theme park after a 32-year-old man -- later identified as Kevin Rodriguez Zavala -- became unresponsive while on the Stardust Racers coaster and died. The new report details the response time, timeline, and where Zavala was on the ride. Zavala died from blunt force injuries, the Orange County Medical Examiner determined.

Attorney: Why do major Florida theme parks self report injuries?
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Attorneys representing the family of Kevin Rodriguez Zavala, the 32-year-old man who became unconscious -- and later died -- while riding the Stardust Racers roller coaster at Universal's Epic Universe, questioned why some of the major theme parks in Florida "self report" injuries.