Theme park news: $1 billion resort near Disney World / Disneyland COVID-19 vaccine / ‘Soul’ exhibit John Gregory 01/12/2021 Disney World, Disneyland, Hotels At full build-out, the $1 billion resort will offer 10,000 bedrooms across a variety of properties.
Universal Orlando’s newest hotel makes delayed debut on Dec. 15 John Gregory 11/05/2020 Hotels, Universal The 2,050-room Dockside Inn & Suites was supposed to open in March.
Nearly 1300 more Universal Orlando hotel workers are being laid off John Gregory 09/01/2020 Hotels, Universal Additional notices filed with the state of Florida bring the total number of affected workers to 2,306.
Disney World news: Discovery Island manhunt / Disney outlets reopening / Polynesian Resort John Gregory 08/31/2020 Disney World, Hotels Videos obtained by WKMG-TV offer a glimpse at Disney World’s abandoned Discovery Island when police searched for a trespasser in April.
Theme park news: Lawsuit alleges ‘dysfunctional construction mess’ at Disney / Universal ticket changes John Gregory 08/17/2020 Disney World, Hotels, Universal The suit alleges the discovery of fire code violations was followed by misogynistic comments and refusals to cover increased costs from Disney.
Universal Orlando temporarily closing two hotels as COVID-19 keeps tourists away John Gregory 08/14/2020 Hotels, Universal Sapphire Falls and Aventura will temporarily close on Aug. 21 as Universal consolidates guests into fewer properties.
Theme park news: Disney World hotel delays / PeopleMover status / ‘Blackfish’ settlement John Gregory 07/28/2020 Disney World, Hotels, SeaWorld/Busch Two Epcot area resorts are now set to remain closed until further notice.