Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Announces Iron Gwazi Opening Date
In September of 2019 (ah, remember then?) SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment announced that Busch Gardens Tampa Bay would be opening an all-new, one-of-a-kind coaster the … Read more
Mardi Gras Concerts, EPCOT’s Festivals, and a Minion Takeover: Your Weekly Theme-Park Recap (January 10 – 16, 2022)
Here’s the Orlando theme-park news you need to know for January 10 – 16. 1. Universal Orlando Resort Mardi Gras 2022 Concert Lineup Announced This … Read more
Everything Coming to Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando Resort, and SeaWorld Orlando in 2022 and Beyond
2021 is so last year, and I think I can speak for many of us when I say I’m looking forward to 2022 and all … Read more
The Best and Worst Times to go to Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando Resort, and SeaWorld Orlando in 2022 and 2023
There’s nothing worse than meticulously planning out a family vacation and allowing the excitement and anticipation to build only to arrive at your destination and … Read more
New Coasters, Ride Closures, and Festival Food Revealed: Your Weekly Theme-Park Recap (January 1 – 9)
1. The Ice Has Broken After delays, SeaWorld Orlando officially announced that their newest roller coaster, Ice Breaker, will open on February 18, 2022. Located … Read more
2022 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts Food and Beverage Menus REVEALED
Next week marks the kick-off of the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, an event that celebrates the visual, performing, and culinary arts across the … Read more
The NEWEST Roller Coaster in Orlando Announces Opening Date
In 2019, SeaWorld Orlando announced that their newest roller coaster would launch in 2020. In 2020, the launch date was pushed back to Spring 2021, … Read more
New Year Updates: Your Weekly Theme-Park Recap
HAPPY NEW YEAR, EVERYONE! We hope you all had a wonderful and restorative holiday season full of good food, family visits, and plenty of fun! … Read more
End of the Year Updates: Your Weekly Theme-Park Recap
The Orlando Informer family extends sincere and warm holiday wishes to you all. As 2021 comes to a close, we reflect on the value of … Read more
A Tribute to Earl the Squirrel, Celebrities Coming to EPCOT, and SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration: Your Weekly Theme-Park Recap (November 8 – 14)
1. A Tribute to Earl the Squirrel The star of the show this week was the opening of the 2021 Holiday Tribute Store in Universal … Read more
Holiday Announcements at Universal, SeaWorld Celebrates Christmas, and Disney’s Latest Merch: Your Weekly Theme-Park Recap (November 1 – 7)
Here’s the Orlando theme-park news you need to know for November 1 – 7. 1. Mannheim Steamroller Rolls Back into the Holidays Universal Orlando Resort … Read more
Mannheim Steamroller Concerts, Holiday Food, and More Announced for 2021 at Universal Orlando Resort
Halloween is officially behind us, and now all eyes are laser-focused on the winter holidays just around the corner. Universal Orlando Resort made some major … Read more
Holidays in Hogsmeade, runDisney Returns, and Sightings at SeaWorld: Your Weekly Theme-Park Recap (October 25 – 31)
1. Holidays in Hogsmeade As Halloween is on its way out, the Holidays at Hogwarts are back in Hogsmeade. Lights, ornaments, and garlands can be … Read more
Walt Disney World Holiday Food Menus REVEALED
‘Tis the season! This week, Walt Disney World Resort released what official holiday food items would be available across the parks and at the on-site … Read more
REVIEW: Harbor Nights at Loews Portofino Bay 2021
A cool waterfront breeze. Savory ciabatta sandwiches. Live opera. A wide assortment of wines. Sound like an evening on the Italian riviera? Close. It’s an … Read more
HHN Curtain Call, Disney Genie Debut, and Holidays on Deck: Your Weekly Theme-Park Recap (October 18 – 14)
Here’s the Orlando theme-park news you need to know for the week of October 18 – 24. 1. It’s Not Goodbye, It’s See You Later … Read more
Songs, Slides, and Spirits: Your Weekly Theme-Park Recap (October 11 – 17)
Here’s the Orlando theme park news you need to know for the week of October 11 – 17. 1. We’re Dreaming of a White Christmas … Read more
Holiday Headlines at Walt Disney World Resort
How do you make the 50th anniversary celebration even more magical? Easy – you add a slew of holiday events and entertainment to bring season’s … Read more
Our Top Ten Tips for Visiting SeaWorld Orlando
It takes a lot to plan a family trip of any kind, much less one to one of the most popular theme parks in America. … Read more
Shrek Sadness, Holiday Happiness, and Meeting the Mouse: Your Weekly Theme-Park Recap (October 4 – 10)
1. Who’s cutting onions? Two beloved attractions will close in January 2022 — one permanently, and one for maintenance. Shrek 4D will close its doors … Read more
Live Entertainment and Character Meet and Greets Return to Walt Disney World
It wouldn’t be the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World without full celebrations. While full-scale parades have yet to return, Disney announced this afternoon that … Read more
Disney Domination: Your Weekly Theme-Park Recap (September 27 – October 3)
Here’s the Orlando theme-park news you need to know for the week of September 27– October 3. 1. The Most Magical Place on Earth The … Read more
RECAP: Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Opening Day
You know it already, but we’ll say it again — yesterday, October 1, marked 50 years since Walt Disney World Resort opened its doors in … Read more
Frankenstein Foods, Space Selections, and a Plethora of Pageantries: Your Weekly Theme-Park Recap (September 20 – 26)
Here’s the Orlando theme-park news you need to know for the week of September 20 – 26. 1. Eat, Drink, and Be Scary Now that … Read more
Review: EPCOT’s Space 220 Restaurant
It takes a space shuttle around eight minutes to break the earth’s atmosphere. Yesterday, it took us nearly six hours. Despite the delays, our team … Read more
Velvet Sessions, Howl-O-Scream, and Finding Nemo: Your Weekly Theme-Park Recap (September 13 – 19)
Here’s the theme park news you need to know for the week of September 13 – 19. 1. Great Fall Date Nights at Universal Orlando … Read more
Our Thoughts on HHN, Sultry Sirens, and a Rat Race: Your Weekly Theme-Park Recap (September 6 – 12)
Here’s the theme park news you need to know for the week of September 6 – 12. 1. Halloween Horror Nights: a Review This week, … Read more
HHN Premier, Universal Beijing, and Disney Annual Passes: Your Weekly Theme-Park Recap (August 30 – September 5)
Here’s what you need to know for the week of August 30 – September 5. 1. Halloween Horror Nights Premieres The moment we’ve all been … Read more
REVIEW: Halloween Horror Nights 2021
It’s here: after 30 years and 30 fears, Halloween Horror Nights 2021 delivers for newcomers and die-hards alike. It goes without saying that a lot … Read more
Here for the Beer: SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens Tampa Host Fall Festivals
It’s fall, y’all! SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment is ready to get into the fall season the best way they know how – with a variety … Read more
Walt Disney World Annual Passes Announced: Details Revealed Here
On August 25, Disneyland Resort in California released Magic Key pass options, and everyone in the Southeast held their breath. But now – the wait … Read more
Tribute Store, Jungle Cruise, and New Coasters: Your Weekly Theme-Park Recap (August 23 – 29)
Here’s what you need to know for the week of August 23 – 29. 1. Tribute Store, of course The Tribute Store opened on August … Read more
Halloween in Full Swing, Dufftoberfest on Tap, and Genie in Our Phones: Your Weekly Theme-Park Recap (August 16 – 22, 2021)
1. Halloween Horror Nights Keeps Growing I know it’s the top story each week, but we are just so excited for the return of Halloween … Read more
HHN Full Lineup Announced, Disney Prepares for the 50th, and SeaWorld Hosts Howl-O-Scream: Your weekly theme-park recap (August 9 – 15, 2021)
Here’s what you need to know for the week of August 9. 1. Halloween Horror Nights fully announced It’s on! Four houses were announced this … Read more
Icons at Horror Nights, Pirates at SeaWorld, and New Merch at Disney: Your weekly theme-park recap (August 2 – 8)
Here’s the Orlando theme park news you need to know for the week of August 2. 1. HHN Icons: Captured announced for Halloween Horror Nights … Read more
Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Merchandise Revealed
Disney released a number of merchandise collections that will come available this fall in celebration with the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World. The anniversary … Read more
Here’s What $4,000+ Will Get You at the Star Wars Hotel
Walt Disney World released a litany of new details on their immersive hotel experience, Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser. As an extension of Galaxy’s Edge, this … Read more
Countdown to Halloween Horror Nights, Howl-O-Scream Tampa, and Disney Updates: Your weekly theme-park recap (July 26 – August 1, 2021)
Here’s the Orlando theme park news you need to know for the week of July 26. 1. 33 days from 30 We are just about … Read more
Halloween Horror Nights Developments, Howl-O-Scream Announcements, and a Hotel Teaser: Your weekly theme-park recap (July 19 – 25, 2021)
Here’s the Orlando theme park news you need to know for the week of July 19. 1. The countdown to Halloween (and Halloween Horror Nights) … Read more
Free Beer, Howl-O-Scream Announcements, and Halloween Horror Nights Houses: Your weekly theme-park recap (July 12 – 18, 2021)
Here’s the Orlando theme park news you need to know for the week of July 12. 1. Free beer at SeaWorld Need we say more? … Read more
Walt Disney World 2021 Holiday Season Announced
I guess we’ve been good this year, because Christmas came early at the Most Magical Place on Earth! Somehow, 2021 is already halfway over, and … Read more
Haunting of Hill House, Flavors of Florida, and SeaWorld’s New Shows: Your weekly theme-park recap (July 5 – 11, 2021)
Here’s the Orlando theme park news you need to know for the week of July 5. 1. Haunting of Hill House announced Finally – another … Read more
Fireworks, runDisney, Parades, and Holidays Set to Return: Your weekly theme-park recap (June 28-July 4, 2021)
Here’s the Orlando theme park news you need to know for the week of June 28. 1. “Happily Ever After,” after all The long-awaited return … Read more
“Happily Ever After” Returns to Walt Disney World
Last night, in the thick but comforting humid air that exists only in a Florida summer, Walt Disney World Florida returned a fireworks and light … Read more
Nighttime Lights returns to Hogwarts
Announcement! In another sweeping declaration that things are getting back to normal, Universal Studios Florida has announced The Nighttime Lights at Hogwarts Castle will come … Read more
The Return of runDisney!
WE’RE BACK! After weeks of vague but promising posts on Instagram, runDisney made an exciting announcement this morning: races are back at Walt Disney World … Read more
Disney 50th announcements, Summer Nights at Busch Gardens, and OI’s new editor: Your weekly theme-park recap (June 21-27, 2021)
Here’s the Orlando theme park news you need to know for the week of June 21. 1. Disney’s “World’s Most Magical Celebration” announcements continue On … Read more
