SeaWorld hoping to reverse losses
SeaWorld Orlando has announced dismal earnings and poor attendance due to the coronavirus pandemic. Officials are hoping an upcoming event this fall will help to turn things around.
SeaWorld Orlando has announced dismal earnings and poor attendance due to the coronavirus pandemic. Officials are hoping an upcoming event this fall will help to turn things around.
Tourism still struggling in Orange County
Tourism numbers in Orange County are improving some but the pandemic is still hammering the local economy.
Tourism numbers in Orange County are improving some but the pandemic is still hammering the local economy.
Norwegian extends cruise cancellations through Oct. 31
Cancellations extend beyond CDC no-sail order, which goes until Oct. 1.
Cancellations extend beyond CDC no-sail order, which goes until Oct. 1.
Walt Disney World delays reopening of some resorts as COVID-19 cases in Florida spike
Walt Disney World Resort said that future reopening dates are still subject to change and reservations can still be modified to other Disney Resort hotels if needed.
Walt Disney World Resort said that future reopening dates are still subject to change and reservations can still be modified to other Disney Resort hotels if needed.
Walt Disney World begins reopening their parks this weekend, here's what you need to know before going
Things will look and feel a lot different upon reopening, as new safety measures are in place and several changes around the parks have been made.
Things will look and feel a lot different upon reopening, as new safety measures are in place and several changes around the parks have been made.
Impact on local tourism due to coronavirus pandemic
A spike in COVID-19 cases may be influencing people's travel plans, some analysts say. Orlando's tourism industry may have to rely on local residents for a rebound.
A spike in COVID-19 cases may be influencing people's travel plans, some analysts say. Orlando's tourism industry may have to rely on local residents for a rebound.
Dress rehearsal performed for Disney cast members ahead of official reopening
Cast members were allowed to visit Magic Kingdom on Tuesday, as the park tested safety measures ahead of its official reopening.
Cast members were allowed to visit Magic Kingdom on Tuesday, as the park tested safety measures ahead of its official reopening.
'Splash Mountain' ride at Walt Disney World, Disneyland to be re-themed
The ride will reportedly be set in 1966 New Orleans and will join Princess Tiana and Louis on a musical adventure, featuring music from the film.
The ride will reportedly be set in 1966 New Orleans and will join Princess Tiana and Louis on a musical adventure, featuring music from the film.
Petition to delay Disney World reopening nears 10,000 signatures
The Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme parks will begin a phased reopening on July 11, with Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios reopening on July 15.
The Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme parks will begin a phased reopening on July 11, with Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios reopening on July 15.
Carnival Cruise Line cancels all sailings until October amid coronavirus pandemic
"Please continue to take care of yourself and your loved ones," Carnival wrote. "Your health and safety are important to us whether you're are on land or on one of our ships."
"Please continue to take care of yourself and your loved ones," Carnival wrote. "Your health and safety are important to us whether you're are on land or on one of our ships."
'Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party' canceled amid coronavirus concerns, Disney says
They also announced that Disney H2O Glow Nights, a nighttime event at Disney's Typhoon Lagoon, will also not take place for the remainder of 2020.
They also announced that Disney H2O Glow Nights, a nighttime event at Disney's Typhoon Lagoon, will also not take place for the remainder of 2020.
Universal Orlando to reopen on Friday with new safety protocols like virtual queues and distancing on rides
Several new safety measures will be in place when Universal Orlando reopens to the public on Friday. This will include virtual queues instead of lines and just a few people on rides at a time to assure social distancing.
Several new safety measures will be in place when Universal Orlando reopens to the public on Friday. This will include virtual queues instead of lines and just a few people on rides at a time to assure social distancing.
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex opens
The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is officially open with new safety features.
The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is officially open with new safety features.
Florida tourism marketing plan ramped up
Most of Florida's tourist attractions are seeing steep losses, but Visit Florida is trying to ramp up business, encouraging state residents to take a "staycation."
Most of Florida's tourist attractions are seeing steep losses, but Visit Florida is trying to ramp up business, encouraging state residents to take a "staycation."
Medical marijuana: Not for the tourists?yet
Medical marijuana is now for sale in Orlando's hottest tourist area, but that doesn't mean visitors to Central Florida can purchase at the MedMen dispensary. Florida does not have reciprocity for out-of-state medical marijuana recipients.
Medical marijuana is now for sale in Orlando's hottest tourist area, but that doesn't mean visitors to Central Florida can purchase at the MedMen dispensary. Florida does not have reciprocity for out-of-state medical marijuana recipients.
'Job growth' money goes to Orlando-Melbourne International Airport project
Dipping into the state’s Job Growth Grant Fund, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday awarded $3.9 million to Orlando Melbourne International Airport for water and sewer improvements needed to expand the facility.
Dipping into the state’s Job Growth Grant Fund, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday awarded $3.9 million to Orlando Melbourne International Airport for water and sewer improvements needed to expand the facility.
Port Canaveral officials give 2019 'State of the Port' address
Port Canaveral is a huge boost for Florida's tourism industry, generating nearly $4 billion and creating over 32,000 jobs.
Port Canaveral is a huge boost for Florida's tourism industry, generating nearly $4 billion and creating over 32,000 jobs.
Universal Orlando Resort announces opening date for newest hotel, rates start at $85 per night
The hotel is described by Universal as a "carefree escape that perfectly blends the cool, calm feeling of a beach retreat."
The hotel is described by Universal as a "carefree escape that perfectly blends the cool, calm feeling of a beach retreat."
Senate Panel moves to keep Visit Florida alive
Visit Florida was forced to cut staff by one-third earlier this year and faces a shutdown date of July 1, 2020, unless the Legislature acts.
Visit Florida was forced to cut staff by one-third earlier this year and faces a shutdown date of July 1, 2020, unless the Legislature acts.