Passholder preview dates for Test Track 3.0
Tharin White, Lead Publisher for EYNTK.info joins FOX 35's Manny Martinez live via Zoom to share the latest details on the cast member previews the re-opening of Test Track 3.0. Earlier today, Walt Disney World announced annual passholders will be able to get a first look at the attraction later this month.
No 5th Disney World park confirmed — but new documents suggest possibility
There are no official plans for a fifth major theme park at Walt Disney World — at least not yet. But new planning documents hint at the long-term potential for expansion, sparking excitement among Disney fans and industry watchers.
Theme Park Thursday: Attractions to stay cool
With summer underway and the brutal heat returning, it's important to stay cool. There are several attractions at Central Florida theme parks that can provide some relief. Matthew Miller, theme park technologist and super creative director at Innovated Studios, joins Good Day Orlando to provide some helpful recommendations.
World's Largest Swimming Lesson at Typhoon Lagoon
More than 1,000 local students from eight Florida nonprofits are set to take part in The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson at Walt Disney World's Typhoon Lagoon today. The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson is an annual event held at different locations around the world. Organized by the World Waterpark Association, it’s designed to teach kids how to swim safely and help prevent drowning. FOX 35's Marley Capper talks to some of the participants at the Disney event.
Disney After Dark | New Dolls horror nights house
Tharin White, Lead Publisher at EYNTK.info joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the latest theme park news across Central Florida, from Walt Disney World increasing the down payment for their annual passes, the new Disney After Hours events across multiple parks at Walt Disney World and new original haunted houses coming to Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights this fall.
Disney World donates $500,000 to Florida school programs, surprises teachers with free park tickets
To celebrate the end of the school year, Walt Disney World recently donated $500,000 to help fund education programs in Florida, as well as surprised local teachers with visits from a special character and free theme park tickets.
See the emperor penguins at SeaWorld Orlando
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.
Ignite drone show and AquaGlow at SeaWorld Orlando
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.
MuppetVision 3D officially closed at Walt Disney World
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.
New LegoLand aquarium, SeaWorld drone show
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
Fallout at Halloween Horror Nights, tickets on sale
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.
Cars-themed Piston Peak coming to Magic Kingdom
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.
Cars land at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom: Piston Peak National Park
Walt Disney World shares new details on Piston Peak National Park, the new Cars-themed land opening at Magic Kingdom in Orlando, Florida. Here's the latest concept rendering and details.
Universal's Rip Ride Rocket to close: Here's when
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.
Epic Universe theme park now officially open for a week
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.
New Disney Starlight parade coming to Magic Kingdom
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.
Epic Universe opens to thrill crowds, with hopes of boosting economy in Central Florida
After six years in development, Universal’s long-anticipated Epic Universe theme park officially opened its gates Thursday, marking the first major new park to launch in Orlando in more than two decades.
Epic Universe: What's next for the newest theme park?
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.
Epic Universe: When could we see full capacity?
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.
History of Epic Universe at Universal Orlando Resort
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.