Orlando park news: SeaWorld opening Thursdays / Epic Universe permits / Splash Mountain sinking
SeaWorld will now be open Thursdays through Sept. 6.
Universal Orlando COVID-19 impact: 6 attractions temporarily closing, more layoffs
This is the second round of layoffs at the resort since it reopened in June.
COVID-19 notes: Epic Universe delayed, not dead / Disney Springs’ next reopening phase
Not all construction on Epic Universe will be halted, as existing road work and site preparation will continue.
Universal’s Epic Universe delayed as COVID-19 tanks theme park earnings
"We remain very confident that the parks business will generate healthy returns over the long term,” said Brian Roberts, chairman and CEO of Universal’s parent company, Comcast.
Universal’s worst-kept secret confirmed: Super Nintendo World coming to Epic Universe
Universal Orlando’s parent company has officially announced that the Orlando version of Super Nintendo World will be a part of the new Epic Universe theme park opening in 2023.
Park notes: Ice Breaker construction / Citricos refresh / Epic Universe plans
SeaWorld Orlando's next coaster will feature four launches, starting with a backwards launch up a 93-foot-tall spike, when it opens in spring 2020.
Park notes: Universal’s Nintendo wristbands / Gun at Magic Kingdom / Museum of Illusions
The "Power Up" wristbands at Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan will allow guests to interact with items around the land, earning coins and battling bosses while tracking your score.
Universal Orlando pledging 20 acres to affordable housing near Epic Universe site
Orlando has the worst affordable housing situation in the U.S., according to the National Low Income Housing Coalition, with only 13 affordable housing units available for every 100 residents who need one.
Park notes: Universal wants $348M tax break / DVC refurbs / Beaches & Cream reopening
According to records obtained by the Orlando Sentinel, Universal Orlando is seeking $348 million in state tax breaks for a new headquarters for Universal Creative.