The drone show will join the Ignite Fireworks Spectacular over the park’s central lake starting Saturday night.

News 6 drove the area near Epic Universe Thursday morning and found a steady flow of traffic near key intersections like Universal Boulevard and Kirkman Road, which officials expect to be one of the busiest corridors.

The new land inside Universal’s Epic Universe draws heavily from the classic monster films Universal Studios made in the 1930s, particularly “Frankenstein,” “The Wolfman” and “Dracula.” Check out some of the tributes to the classic films inside Dark Universe.

The universe is getting real. Check out newly-released photos of the completed worlds inside Epic Universe.

In nearly six months – Epic Universe – the largest park Universal has created, will open.

Universal Orlando revealed new images of some of the animated figures that make up Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment.

Universal Orlando Resort annual passholders got the chance Thursday to purchase one-day tickets to the new Epic Universe theme park, due to open in May next year. But what many encountered was an epic wait.

New prices for annual passes were unveiled Wednesday on the Walt Disney World website, with costs going up between $30 and $100, depending on the pass.

Florida’s theme parks and attractions are set to reopen following Hurricane Milton’s crossing of the Sunshine State.

Hurricane Milton is on a path towards Central Florida.

Here is a list of attractions that have announced closures due to Tropical Storm Helene as well as hurricane policies in place at Florida theme parks.

Orlando Dinner Entertainment to host family-friendly and adult-oriented Halloween shows this fall.

At D23 Expo this past weekend, Disney unveiled its biggest expansion to the Magic Kingdom yet, with a Frontierland expansion themed around the franchise “Cars” and a land dedicated to Disney’s villains.

Prepare yourself for an unforgettable Halloween night at SeaWorld Orlando’s inaugural Howl-O-Sprint 5K Run on Friday, September 13, 2024.

Gatorland reaches conservation milestone of 100 alligator rescues.

Shark Week kicks off on July 7 and Central Florida theme parks offer limited and year-round experiences fit for the shark fin-atics.

Concerns about large crowds have prompted an Orlando amusement park to institute a chaperone policy.

Disney fans can begin planning their holiday travels as Walt Disney World releases the dates of its Christmas park events throughout the park.

You don't have to book a flight or hop on a cruise ship. There is an all-inclusive experience in the heart of Orlando.

"In Search of Neptune's Treasure" is set to begin on June 1

Disney shares can sometimes be as up and down as a rollercoaster ride at Magic Kingdom.

Tourist Development Tax (TDT) collections climbed to a record setting $40,550,000 in March, marking another increase in revenue compared to the previous month according to the Orange County Comptroller.

"Mystic" is the only white, leucistic alligator born hatched outside of Louisiana. And she's the only baby leucistic ever displayed to the public.

"Gatorpalooza" returns May 18-19

The Orange County Library System is celebrating National Library Week starting Sunday, but it’s the residents who can get gifts.

Construction is underway on a PopStroke family golf experience in Daytona Beach. According to the City of Daytona Beach Government, the Tiger Woods golf attraction is being built in the Tomoka Town Center, off LPGA Boulevard next to Interstate 95.

"Wild Florida Cares" to support community, conservation efforts

A new multi-day deal allows Florida residents to go to Walt Disney World for $59 a day, and use the tickets through September.

New model rolls out ahead of new interactive attraction opening March 8.

This Valentine’s Day, Central Florida couples can take their love to new heights at ICON Park with special events and offerings from all around the 20-acre entertainment hub.

There's no shortage of hotel and resort options in Orlando, but one promises to offer something the others cannot: the beach.

Many of the attractions at Universal Studios Florida shut down Thursday because of technical issues.

A Disney Imagineer guides us through the new attraction made up of tropical paths highlighting the water cycle. And it’s interactive. Wave to the water and it may wave back. You can also swipe your hand through the rain harps to make music.

The old Daytona Mall in Daytona Beach will soon be home to an aquarium with a shark tank, a stingray touch pool, and eventually a rainforest.

The Walt Disney Company saw revenue continue to grow in the third quarter of the year, the company reported Wednesday, with theme park income and revenue up around the globe — except at Walt Disney World.

One 911 caller explained that the boy appeared to fall several feet, ending with the boy being injured.

An investigation into the Galaxy Spin rollercoaster at Fun Spot is underway after a 6-year-old body fell from the ride last week.

A ride at Fun Spot amusement park in Kissimmee is closed after an incident involving a child.

On Thursday, the resort announced the return of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party.

More than two dozen musical acts are expected at this year’s Epcot International Food and Wine Festival at Walt Disney World.

SeaWorld Orlando’s newest roller coaster will officially open at the end of May, but annual passholders will get chances to ride throughout the month.

LEGOLAND Florida was the first LEGOLAND park in North America to become a Certified Autism Center and with four quiet spaces and sensory guides all over the park, they’re making it easy for families to plan a vacation and get the most out of it.

Is it fast, filled with epic twists and turns, sport an epic storyline all while still taking you on a smooth ride that doesn't make you want to puke? If so, it likely made the Florida's Fourth Estate top rollercoaster list.

Universal Orlando is making major progress on its future attraction, Illumination’s Villain-Con Minion Blast.

A crane has begun dismantling the Orlando FreeFall ride at ICON Park, one year after a teenager visiting from out of town was killed when he fell from the ride.

A Florida Senate committee approved a bill Monday afternoon to make changes to ride safety rules after the death of a tourist at an Orlando attraction.

The Wheel at ICON Park has officially passed inspections and reopened, its operators announced Friday.

People may see The Wheel at ICON Park in Orlando lit up for the first time in weeks since it lost power on New Year’s Eve, but the attraction is not welcoming riders back on yet.

Is it fast, filled with epic twists and turns, sport an epic storyline all while still taking you on a smooth ride that doesn't make you want to puke? If so, it likely made the Florida's Fourth Estate top rollercoaster list.

If you want to ride Splash Mountain at Disney’s Magic Kingdom, this would be the weekend to do so.

Labor unions representing thousands of Walt Disney World workers are rallying Wednesday afternoon as they negotiate with the company.

Everyone is getting into the holiday spirit — even under the sea. SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium at ICON Park is once again hosting Deck the Seas, just in time for your holiday photos.

Disney CEO Robert Iger’s first tweet since taking the company over again gives thanks for fellow new Disney employees and cast members.

The annual IAAPA Expo opened at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando to showcase the latest innovations in an industry that has to deliver on thrills, chills and spills.

SeaWorld Orlando is once again offering Black Friday deals with discounts on entry to the park, food, tours and more.

Veterans Day is Friday, Nov. 11, and the businesses and attractions of ICON Park on International Drive are offering discounts for veterans and military members.

Orlando Science Center is hosting a Halloween themed Kids Night at the Museum on Oct. 15 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

SeaWorld is reopening its parks in Florida on Saturday after closing for Hurricane Ian this week.

National Roller Coaster Day is Tuesday, Aug. 16, and SeaWorld Orlando is challenging guests to ride all of the park’s roller coasters in one day.

Disney Imagineers dropped a few new details about the planned reimagining of the Splash Mountain ride at Disney’s Magic Kingdom.

SeaWorld is giving military veterans, as well as their families and friends, the opportunity to visit some of its parks for free starting this weekend.

Disney prepares to reopen Vacation Club Top of the World Lounge.

On Thursday, the resort announced the return of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party.

Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights is getting a double dose of terror from the horror film studio Blumhouse.

Checking out every Disney park in the world is a dream for super fans. Disney is now offering a vacation that allows people to do just that, along with some other iconic sites and luxury accommodations along the way.

Teachers who bring proof of employment, such as a school ID, will save up to $38.99 on water park admission.

SeaWorld’s first few months of the fiscal year beat expectations for revenue, while attendance levels beat pre-pandemic years.

During a ceremony Friday, city leaders unveiled the changes made to the boats and dock at the northwest corner of the lake.

Disney says it’s also bringing back the Eat to the Beat Concert Series, featuring well-known musical acts and local bands.

Madame Tussauds is debuting four wax figures of Johnson across the United States, including one at the Orlando location at ICON Park on International Drive.

The owners of ICON Park are demanding the company behind some of its thrill rides to suspend all ride operations in the wake of the death of a teen last week.

The first cultural representatives will come from Germany, Norway, Italy, France, the United Kingdom and Canada starting in August.

SeaWorld said the new experience will be an update to the former Dolphin Plunge attraction at the park.

SeaWorld said the new experience will be an update to the former Dolphin Plunge attraction at the park.

A theme-park comeback continued to help Disney’s results recover in the most recent quarter.

SeaWorld Entertainment has made a bid to buy amusement park owner Cedar Fair, Bloomberg reported Tuesday.

Universal’s theme parks are bouncing back from the pandemic in a big way, with record profits in the last few months and strong attendance growth, according to earnings reports released Thursday.

Astronaut encounters are returning to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex for the first time in two years.

Black Friday is a week away but SeaWorld in Orlando and Busch Gardens in Tampa have already released their sales for the holidays.

Dumbo the Flying Elephant remains enduringly popular with younger guests, even in the age of smart phones.

Disney Imagineers show off a preview of the new nighttime looks for the 180-foot icon of Epcot.

Disney Imagineers show off a preview of the new nighttime looks for the 180-foot icon of Epcot.

Many people overlook the Swiss Family Treehouse as just part of the foliage in a lush part of the Magic Kingdom, but it is an attraction with a storied history.

Anyone who gets excited about excrement is going to want to run to the new Poozeum exhibit at the Orlando Science Center, stat.

ICON Park's new record-setting attractions begin to go vertical

Disney revises its 'look' for cast members to create a more inclusive environment at the parks.

IAAPA Expo, the global attractions industry’s premier event, will once again return to the Orange County Convention Center this November.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Fun Spot near International Drive has been put on notice three times in the past few months after strike teams found that guests weren’t always wearing masks while at the amusement park, according to records provided by Orange County. The first strike team visit occurred on Aug. 13 after a citizen complaint. Orange County has had a mask mandate in place for months to stop the spread of COVID-19. While strike teams have been visiting businesses to make sure they’re complying with that rule, the focus has been on educating rather than fining or punishing, according to the mayor. News 6 has contacted Fun Spot for comment.

ORLANDO, Fla. The coronavirus pandemic may have put a damper on Central Floridas usual Halloween plans, but one new upcoming attraction promises to bring frights and delights in a way that doesnt violate social distancing guidelines. A debut date and location for The Haunted Road has not yet been revealed, but organizers have said that it will be a drive-thru experience that adults and families alike can enjoy from the safety of their own car. Mariko has past experience with Broadway marketing and was the creative force who brought to life the DRIP theatrical dance and rock show experience on International Drive. Before The Haunted Road event can happen, organizers plan to soon launch a Kickstarter campaign to garner financial support from the community. The masterminds behind the drive-thru attraction are also looking to hire local performers to staff the event.

As Florida inches closer to reopening schools and sees guests headed back to theme parks, the state continues to report cases of COVID-19 by the thousands. In Florida, a total of 19,334 patients have been hospitalized due to severe cases of the respiratory illness. The new statistics bring Floridas total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 301,810 since the disease was first detected in the state on March 1. The state reported 112 new resident deaths and zero new non-resident death in Florida on Wednesday, making for a cumulative total of 4,521 COVID-19 related resident deaths and 105 non-resident deaths, bringing the overall state death toll to 4,617. Previously, the theme park strongly recommended and encouraged face masks to be worn inside the park, but the use of face coverings will now be mandatory.

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. – If you’re planning a trip to Legoland or Winter Haven, you’ll now need to pack a face mask to help curb the spread of COVID-19. On Monday, Winter Haven commissioners unanimously voted to enact an emergency ordinance that would require “every person working, living, visiting, or doing business in the City of Winter Haven” to wear a face mask in any indoor space, other than an individual’s home, when social distancing is not possible. Since Legoland falls under Winter Haven city limits, the theme park will now require guests to wear a face mask to be in compliance with the emergency ordinance. Previously, the theme park strongly recommended and encouraged face masks to be worn inside the park, but the use of face coverings will now be mandatory. For the water park, masks are only recommended for use when they are dry,” park officials said on the theme park’s website.

If youre planning a trip to Disney any time soon, youll need to bring your face mask with you and make sure its the right type. Disney officials specified Wednesday that all guests must wear face masks that fully cover their nose and mouth that are secured by loops or ties that go around the ears. You can read Disneys full face mask policy by clicking here. Officials with the theme park confirmed to News 6 Wednesday that some popular face-covering types like neck gaiters, a type of face covering that does not have loops that secure the mask to the face via ear loops or straps, will not be an acceptable form of a face mask to gain entry into the park. Other health and safety guidelines Disney has issued include park reservations, temperature screenings before stepping inside the parks, social distancing and limited park capacity.

Flagler County beaches - Flagler Beach, the Palm Coast and Beverly Beach will all be open for the Independence Day weekend. For more details, click here. For more details, click here. Seaworld Orlando Summer Fireworks (July 3 through 5) - Seaworld Orlando plans to pack your holiday weekend full of fireworks. For more info on the festive fireworks, click here.

ORLANDO, Fla. Whether you bumper-bowl or regularly play a 300 point game, youll be able to brush up on your bowling skills at Splitsville luxury bowling lanes at Disney Springs starting July 10 at 4 p.m. Bowling lane leaders said on Facebook the alley has taken great measures to engage and serve you safely. From social distancing to QR code & single-use menus to sanitized gaming, weve got your back.Splitsville closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic on March 16. Disney Springs began its phased reopening on May 20 after closing for more than a month to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

COCOA BEACH, Fla. If youre planning a trip to the Cocoa Beach Pier, youll need to pack a face mask in your beach bag as the pier will now require all guests to wear one. The pier made the announcement on social media Friday as people flocked to Brevard County beaches to beat the heat and enjoy the long holiday weekend. According to an Instagram post, the pier will require all guests to wear a mask in an effort to keep guests as safe as possible. Bars will remain closed per state guidelines, but beverage service is available at our tables, pier leaders said in a post. To keep up with the latest news on the pandemic, subscribe to News 6s coronavirus newsletter and go to ClickOrlando.com/coronavirus.

ORLANDO, Fla. The Crayola Experience is ready to burst with color come July 1. The Crayola Experience has also modified some of its activities and included additional signage in the interest of social distancing. Annual pass and valid general admission ticket expirations have been extended, and to welcome new guests, Crayola Experience Orlando is replacing its full-price admission ticket with a 2020 Unlimited Pass. The $24.99 ticket purchased this year starting July 1 will be good for unlimited visits to any Crayola Experience attraction through the end of 2020. To learn more about how the Crayola Experience is working to keep guests safe during the pandemic, click here.

The Actors’ Equity Association said that it was unclear how Disney World could “responsibly” reopen as coronavirus cases continue to soar in the Sunshine State. Disney World’s four theme parks are slated to start opening July 11. The theme parks resort has already reopened some hotels and its restaurant-and-shopping district. Orlando’s other major theme park resorts -- Universal Orlando and SeaWorld Orlando -- started welcoming back visitors earlier this month. The union represents about 600 actors at Disney World, out of a total workforce of 77,000 employees at the theme park resort.

A study by auto club group AAA has found that despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, hundreds of millions of Americans will hit the roads and take to the skies this summer. AAA used key economic indicators to determine total number of trips, not actual traveler totals for their study. AAA reported that air travel will be off by about 74%, while rail, cruise ship and bus travel will plummet by 86%. Were it not for the pandemic, AAA would be projecting 857 million trips during the third quarter, a 3.6% increase over last year. By this analysis, the pandemic wiped out nearly 150 million trips this summer, AAA researchers said in a news release.

The Florida Department of Health reports 3,494 new people have tested positive for the coronavirus. The new findings come one day after Florida saw its highest positive case count since the pandemic began. On Saturday, health officials reported 4,049 new cases of COVID-19. Ron DeSantis called on healthcare executives and experts Friday to address the increase in coronavirus cases the state has reported over the last two weeks crediting the increase to mostly young and healthy individuals. Lamar Smith, the president of Link Up Central Florida, said thats a sign there is still a need to help families during the coronavirus pandemic.

Florida broke a new record Saturday after the Florida Department of Health released new data on coronavirus cases in the state. The surge in positive coronavirus cases comes as Florida is set to become a hub for major sports leagues. Over the past week, Florida has repeatedly reported thousands of new cases a day and on Friday more than 3,800. READ MORE: Florida unemployment hits 14.5% in coronavirus wakeSeveral restaurants and bars have temporarily closed as coronavirus cases go up in the Orlando area. To read about other restaurants and bars closing their doors in the wake of rising coronavirus cases click or tap here.