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Universal Orlando Release Details of Epic Universe

The creative team behind Universal Epic Universe introduces details about this amazing new theme park, opening 2025 at Universal Orlando Resort.

Universal Epic Universe will offer an entirely new level of experiences that will forever redefine theme park entertainment. Guests will venture beyond their wildest imagination, traveling into beloved stories and through vibrant lands on adventures where the journey is as astounding as the destination. The new location will feature over 50 unique compelling experiences with a theme park, an entertainment centre, hotels, shops, restaurants and more.

The first instalment of a new video series presents an overview of Epic Universe along with the reveal of each of the five astonishing worlds which make up the park.

Epic Universe is Universal Orlando Resort’s fourth theme park, built on 750 acres of land, just a few miles from Universal Studios Florida, Universal Islands of Adventure and Universal Volcano Bay. This new offering will transport guests to expansive, vivid worlds filled with awe-inspiring attractions, entertainment, hotels, dining and more. Continue reading


Theme Park Timeline

Do you want to know what has changed since your last visit to the Florida Theme Parks, or are you curious when something opened or closed at Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando or SeaWorld Parks and Resorts? If so, the DIBB has you covered.

If you would like to see what has changed since the last time you visited Florida, simply click the link below  to see a timeline of the Florida theme parks. Scroll down to the time of your last visit and work your way back up to the top of the page. You can also narrow it down to specific parks such as ‘Magic Kingdom’,  ‘Universal Studios’, ‘SeaWorld’, etc.

Theme Park TimelineClick HERE https://www.thedibb.co.uk/forums/timeline.php

 


Parking Lot Courtesy Trams Return To Walt Disney World Parks.

This September will see Disney’s Parking Trams return to EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The Trams will once again be available at all Walt Disney World theme parks.

Photo © Disney

Disney resumed the tram service at the Magic Kingdom in December 2021 and Animal Kingdom in May 2022 after pausing the service during the pandemic shutdown in 2020. Now Disney has announced that the final two parks will resume their Tram service starting this September. 


Disney To Remove Park Reservation Requirement

Starting with park visits on Jan. 9, 2024, theme park reservations will no longer be required for date-based tickets.

When getting your ticket, you will simply select a start date for Jan. 9, 2024 or later, complete your purchase and then you will be all set! For reference, date-based tickets are the standard ticket option Disney offers to guests.

For other admission types, including non-dated tickets, theme park reservations may be required to help us continue managing attendance and delivering a great experience for everyone. You can check which admission types require park reservations by visiting DisneyWorld.com/ThemeParkReservations before you purchase.  


No Covid-19 Outbreaks Have Been Traced Back To Disney, SeaWorld Or Universal Theme Parks In Florida

With the recent spike in Coronavirus cases in Florida there has been much speculation that the reopening of the Orlando theme parks have contributed to this spike.

Orange County Coronavirus Update 27 July

It has been several weeks now since the theme parks in Orlando started to reopen. Universal Studios the first major theme park to reopen to guests did so on 5th June. SeaWorld reopened on 11 June. Disney reopened later with Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom on 11 July.

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