Theme Parks

Tharin White, lead publisher of EYNTK.info, talked with FOX 35's Garrett Wymer about new Halloween Horror Nights entertainment announced, and construction getting underway as Rip Ride Rockit prepares to close for good.

There's now a new dating app designed specifically for Disney lovers. ?Single Riders,? is a platform designed to help Disney adults find love, friendship and companionship with people who share their passion for the magic of Disney. FOX 35's Stephanie Rivas sits down with Joe Lastoria II and Adam Tucker, owners and developers of the app, to learn more.

Legoland Florida has announced it will be launching a brand-new, space-themed experience in 2026, which will include a groundbreaking indoor roller coaster. In addition, Universal is holding a theme park history expo in Philadelphia to show a behind-the-scenes look at some of the parks. Matthew Miller, America's theme park technologist from Innovated Studios, joins Good Day Orlando to talk about the latest theme park news.

Tharin White, Lead Publisher at EYNTK.info joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the latest reveals for the new scare zones at Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights, Epic Universe staying open later starting at the end of the month, a new indoor roller coaster at Legoland Florida and the controversial Walt Disney animatronic that just opened at Disneyland California.

Drew Smith, also known as Drew The Disney Dude joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the latest reveals from Walt Disney World's upcoming nighttime parade, Disney Starlight: Dream The Night Away, coming to Disney's Magic Kingdom on July 20.

For this week's Theme Park Thursday, theme park expert Susan Storey joins Good Day Orlando to talk about the upcoming holiday offerings at the parks. These include Walt Disney World's "Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party" and Universal Orlando's "Halloween Horror Nights." Story also talks about what Epic Universe has in store for the season.

Tharin White, Lead Publisher at EYNTK.info and Drew Smith, also known as Drew the Disney Dude joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the closing of Tom Sawyer Island, the Rivers of America, and the Liberty Square Riverboat are permanently closed at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom to make way for Piston Peak National Park, a Cars-themed land and a land themed after iconic Disney villains at Magic Kingdom. Tharin spent the day at Magic Kingdom and saw construction crews out at Tom Sawyer Island just one day after these attractions permanently closed.

This weekend is your last chance to visit Tom Sawyer Island and ride the Liberty Square Riverboat at Magic Kingdom. Both are scheduled to close on Monday.

Tharin White, Lead Publisher at EYNTK.info joins FOX 35's Manny Martinez live via Zoom from Disney Springs to share the latest from the Flavors of Florida Festival at Disney Springs and the food and fireworks on display if you want to spend the Fourth of July at Florida's theme parks.

There are myriad ways to celebrate the Fourth of July in Central Florida, including at the local theme parks. Tharin White ? with EYNTK Travel, Food, Lifestyle & After Hours ? joins Good Day Orlando to talk about the many offerings as well as other theme park news.

Baby Shark, the global sensation that has taken the world by storm, is now teaming up with SeaWorld Orlando for its 10-year anniversary celebration. For the first time at SeaWorld Orlando, every day starting June 30 through Sept. 2, Baby Shark fans can see and meet Baby Shark, Daddy Shark, Mommy Shark and Pinkfong in person. FOX 35's David Martin heads over to the theme park to preview the fun.

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.

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.

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.

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.