COVID-19 suggestions for Orlando theme parks leave gaps in guest, employee safety
Infectious disease experts that spoke to Orlando Rising found problems with the policies proposed by the Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force.
Orlando theme parks will be ‘judged by the marketplace’ on COVID-19 reopening
Theme parks are not included in Florida's first phase of reopening, but Orange County's task force plans on letting them welcome guests again at their own discretion.
Coronavirus notes: Orlando theme park reopening suggestions / Disney construction layoffs
Suggestions for theme parks from the Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force include mandatory masks and temperature checks for employees and limiting park capacity.
Universal Orlando confirms it’s ‘looking at’ building new theme park
One of the worst-kept secrets in the theme park industry has now been publicly acknowledged by Comcast, the parent company of Universal Orlando, as it said its “looking at” building “a new gate in Florida.”
On... Read More
Airbnb use in 2017 skyrockets in Central Florida
Global home rental website Airbnb is enjoying considerable growth in Central Florida, according to new numbers from the San Francisco-based company.
The Orlando Sentinel reports that Osceola County experienced... Read More
Mother uses daughter to steal stroller at Disney
A Spring Hill mother is facing grand theft charges after being accused of stealing an $1,800 stroller at Hollywood Studios, then selling it online.
Michelle Craig turned herself into Hernando County Sheriff's O... Read More
Orlando is the number one destination in the U.S.
Visit Orlando announced Thursday that a record 68 million visitors came to Orlando last year, making it the number one destination in the United States.
The number was released during Visit Orlando’s annual Tr... Read More
Hollywood Studios’ fireworks cause more than 30 brush fires
Sparks from fireworks have caused more than 30 small brush fires over the past two months near Hollywood Studios, according to the Orlando Sentinel.
Some of the fires, which have all been extinguished by Reedy... Read More
IAAPA finds site for Orlando headquarters
The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions has found a possible Orlando site to build its new headquarters.
The trade association for the attractions industry, known as IAAPA, has a con... Read More