Universal Orlando’s Volcano Bay closing for winter months
The park will close on Nov. 2 and reopen on or before March 1.
Theme park news: Volcano Bay closing 2 days a week / Southwest flights to Orlando / Kings Island Fall Fest
While smaller parks have closed on certain days since reopening, this marks the larger Universal Orlando Resort's biggest reduction in operating hours during the pandemic.
Theme park news: Face mask loophole closed / Volcano Bay injury / Knott’s event extended
“You may remove your face covering while actively eating or drinking, but you should be stationary and maintain appropriate physical distancing," Disney's updated policy states.
Universal Orlando lays off employees weeks after COVID-19 reopening
The layoffs at Universal Orlando affected multiple business units, though the resort did not say how many workers were being let go.
Universal Orlando theme parks reopening in June with new COVID-19 procedures
The reopening will start with a team member preview on June 1 before opening the theme parks to the general public on June 5.
Universal Orlando, Legoland Florida seek state approval for June reopening
The two parks are taking different approaches to face masks: Universal will require guests to wear them, while Legoland will only recommend them.
Park notes: Volcano Bay records withheld / Cirque tickets / Discovery Cove flamingos
When the Orlando Sentinel asked for documents about electrical shocks felt by guests to Universal’s Volcano Bay, the Orlando Utilities Commission’s first move was to check with Universal.
Orlando theme park attendance: SeaWorld, Animal Kingdom surged in 2018
Central Florida theme parks made up six of the top 15 worldwide and seven of the top 10 in North America in the 2018 TEA/AECOM Theme Index.
Universal buys 101 acres for future expansion
Universal Orlando’s purchase of 101 acres near the Orange County Convention Center could help the theme park stretch its reach.
Universal paid $27.5 million for the property, according to the Orlando Business ... Read More