Theme Parks

Tharin White, Lead Publisher at EYNTK.info joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the timeline for Thursday, May 22 Grand Opening of Universal's Epic Universe, from the gates and parking lots opening at 6 a.m. to the big celebration event happening closer to the park's official 9 a.m. opening.

Universal's Epic Universe, Orlando's newest theme park opens this Thursday, May 22. FOX 35's David Martin joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to preview the opening of the theme park and the economic impact of Epic Universe on Orlando and Central Florida.

FOX 35's David Martin shares what you need to know ahead of the grand opening of Universal's Epic Universe.

Epic Universe, the highly anticipated new theme park at Universal Orlando Resort, officially opens Thursday, May 22! FOX 35's David Martin shares everything you need to know ahead of the grand opening.

A new Super Nintendo World store has opened in Universal CityWalk Orlando ahead of the Epic Universe opening. The store is located within the expanded Universal Studios Store, near the entrance of CityWalk. The store features a dedicated section for Super Nintendo World merchandise, including items from the land at Epic Universe and the Universal Orlando Resort.

A trip to the theme parks can be costly, and many families spend thousands of dollars a year to enjoy family fun in Orlando. Experts are predicting that families will see more deals this summer. FOX 35's Matt Trezza shares some of these new budget-friendly options.

One week out from the Grand Opening at Universal Epic Universe, Jon & Angie Bowden from the Love Our Life Vlog joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live to preview the park and talk about their experiences at preview days ahead of the full opening of Orlando's newest theme park.

Walt Disney World announced Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is coming back to Orlando from August 15 to October 31, Halloween night across Walt Disney World. Drew the Disney Dude and Tharin White, Lead Publisher at EYNTK.info joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down everything you can expect this spooky season, Jack Skellington's new look and EPCOT's Food & Wine Festival returning in August.

With less than two weeks from the official opening of Epic Universe, theme par officials invited the Boys and Girls Club to the new park for a special preview. FOX 35's Natt Trezza brings us the details.

Matthew Miller, the senior director for the Orlando Informer, breaks down the latest theme park updates on Good Day Orlando XTRA. Miller talks about the Walt Disney Company announcing plans to build a new Disneyland theme park resort in Abu Dhabi, marking Disney’s seventh resort and its first in the Middle East. He also discusses ticket deals for Disney and SeaWorld Orlando, as well as Epic Universe previews continuing.

Although SeaWorld Orlando is known for many enjoyable offerings, one of its most unique features is its animal rescue work. The theme park's animal rescue efforts focus on rescuing, rehabilitating and releasing marine animals in need of care. They operate 24/7, partnering with various agencies to respond to stranding calls and provide expert care. The goal is to return animals to the wild after successful rehabilitation.