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Dewayne Bevil @ThemeParks

I cover #Disney, #UniversalOrlando, #SeaWorld, #Orlando attractions for @OrlandoSentinel. Epic Universe, villains land, Tropical Americas news here

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Nighttime spectacular for Epic Universe looms orlandosentinel.com/2026/06/…

Universal: Epic to launch nighttime spectacular next month

Show will mix fireworks, fountains and lighting in Celestial Park.

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Yep, it's Universal United Kingdom, official name and logo >>> orlandosentinel.com/2026/06/…

Resort gets official name: Universal United Kingdom

Officials say construction will begin soon on attraction with an anticipated opening date in 2031.

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Fun Spot birthday deal will be Saturday, selling one-day passes for $28. .... Details >>>> orlandosentinel.com/2026/06/…

Fun Spot plans $28 single-day ticket deal

Attractions, located near I-Drive, in Kissimmee and south of Atlanta, are marking company’s 28th birthday.

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Upcoming Kennedy Space Center events will salute 60th anniversary of bus tour, 250th bday of USA, last shuttle mission.... orlandosentinel.com/2026/06/…

Kennedy Space Center summer events salute bus tour, Atlantis

Attraction plans festivities tied to country’s 250th anniversary, space shuttle and lunar exploration.

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Sanford Zoo throwing disco party fundraiser anniversary party ... orlandosentinel.com/2026/06/…

Central Florida Zoo mixes disco, fundraiser, 50th anniversary

Sanford non-profit organization looks to raise money with dinner and dancing event.

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Universal Kids Resort sets summertime opening date. orlandosentinel.com/2026/05/…

Universal Kids Resort near Dallas sets July opening date

The 20-acre attraction is a project of Orlando-based Universal Destinations & Experiences

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Game creators will be part of Saturday's adults-only science center event. orlandosentinel.com/2026/05/…

Orlando board-game makers rolling into Science Night Live

Local makers will present games at Orlando Science Center.

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ICYMI: DIsney World plans dramatic changes for Carousel of Progress.
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Big, perhaps surprising, changes coming to Carousel of Progress, longtime Disney attraction orlandosentinel.com/2026/05/…
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ICYMI: Introducing the Guzzlin' Gator at Gatorland (plus the Grinnin' Gator beer from Crooked Can.
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May 28
Gatorland has new waterin' hole, beer collab with Crooked Can. orlandosentinel.com/2026/05/…
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ICYMI: Science center reopens Dome on Monday ...
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Orlando Science Center sets re-opening date for its refurbished domed theater. orlandosentinel.com/2026/05/…
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Gatorland has new waterin' hole, beer collab with Crooked Can. orlandosentinel.com/2026/05/…

Gatorland opens Guzzlin’ Gator, adds Crooked Can beer collaboration

Attraction teams with Winter Garden brewer for Grinnin’ Gator lager

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Big, perhaps surprising, changes coming to Carousel of Progress, longtime Disney attraction orlandosentinel.com/2026/05/…

As Disney turns: Carousel of Progress getting updates, new decades

Revolving attraction evolving with new scenes and a look at “the possible future”

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Orlando Science Center sets re-opening date for its refurbished domed theater. orlandosentinel.com/2026/05/…

Science center sets reopening date for domed theater

Dome has been undergoing refurbishments since last summer.

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Here comes the revised version of Expedition Odyssey at SeaWorld Orlando, y'all. orlandosentinel.com/2026/05/…

SeaWorld: Opening date, previews set for Fire & Ice ride

Theme park’s Expedition Odyssey ride, a flying-theater attraction, has been reimagined. Previews for some passholder start Saturday.

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A year ago today, Epic Universe opened to the public. ... Then what happened? We talked with experts about Orlando's newest theme park. orlandosentinel.com/2026/05/…

One Epic year: New theme park deals with lines, capacity, popularity

Universal Orlando’s $7.7 billion attraction wades through complaints about waits but also expansion speculation.

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Meant to add this story includes Universal comment on expansion and annual passholder access, but I wouldn't call it specific ... just a bit informative. I mean *THAT* would be news, yes?
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Blue Man Group back in Orlando: What we saw, heard and pondered orlandosentinel.com/2026/05/…

First look: Splashy return of Blue Man Group, PVC, quiet comedy

Production in new theater at Icon Park brings back crowd favorites, pulls in new stunts and messaging.

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ICYMI: Today's Calendar column is a wee rift on other -- but rejected -- uses for Muppets at Disney World. Crazier than history lessons from the windows of Liberty Square? You tell me. orlandosentinel.com/2026/05/…

What if Muppet makeovers were growing Disney World trend?

Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster changes officially kick in Tuesday

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ICYMI: HHN house 2 for '26? "Sinners" orlandosentinel.com/2026/05/…

Halloween Horror Nights plans ‘Sinners’ haunted house for 2026

Award-winning film is the second house announced for HHN, which begins in late August.

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I don't usually sob at a Fringe show ... but there was a show this week where i came dang close orlandosentinel.com/2026/05/…

Orlando Fringe Festival reviews: Singing virus, OCD, Clowntown capers

Orlando Fringe Festival reviews: Black Jack Show; Longer Than Forever, Queer Up 2; Greatest Betrayal; Vulva Va-Voom; Welcome to Clowntown

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