Disney water parks return, theme park ticket deals and more

This Theme Park Thursday, Matthew Miller, senior director at Orlando Informer, joins FOX 35 to talk all things theme park news for the week. Topics of conversation include Walt Disney World announcing both of its water parks will open at the same time and tickets deals at various theme parks.

Walt Disney World's 2 water parks will be open this summer

Walt Disney World's Blizzard Beach & Typhoon Lagoon will both re-open on May 21, the first time all 6 Disney parks have been open at the same time since 2020. Tharin White, Lead Publisher of EYNTK.info and Drew Smith aka Drew The Disney Dude, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down what this means for guests trying to make the most of their time at Walt Disney World.

First look: Busch Gardens Food and Wine Festival 2025

The annual Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Food & Wine Festival is back with a delicious menu and drinks, as well as premiere live entertainment and more. FOX 35's David Martin heads over to Tampa to preview the delicious offerings.

LEGOLOAND Florida annual Brick Convention returns this weekend

LEGOLOAND Florida's annual Brick Convention is returning this weekend in Kissimmee, and LEGO fans and creators are pumped up for the world-renowned experience. The event showcases more than 500 LEGO creations and ten vendors selling all things LEGO. This is the convention's third year, and more than 10,000 visitors are expected.

Disney World announces 4 new deals for 2025

With summer just around the corner, Walt Disney World in Florida is gearing up for an exciting season full of new experiences and special offers. Walt Disney World Resort has unveiled its latest summer offerings, featuring 50% off 3-day or longer kids' tickets, two exciting new shows, and the return of a nighttime parade—the first in nearly 10 years at the park.

New upgrades at Disney's Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin

New updates are coming to Walt Disney World's Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin in Magic Kingdom. The upgrades will include a new show scene, updated ride vehicles and gameplay enhancements. To prepare for these updates, Disney officials said the attraction will temporarily close in August and reopen next year.

Disney's Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin upgrades preview

New updates are coming to Walt Disney World's Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin in Magic Kingdom. The upgrades include a new show scene, updated ride vehicles and gameplay enhancements. FOX 35's Stephanie Buffamonte had the opportunity to try out some of the new handheld blasters coming to the attraction.

LEGOLAND offers sneak peek at 'Sea Life Florida'

LEGOLAND is getting ready to make waves with the grand opening of a brand-new aquarium. "Sea Life Florida" is built as a one-of-a-kind experience for both children and their families. The aquarium is expected to open in May.

First look at everything inside Epic Universe

"Expectations set. Expectations met." Orlando Parks VIPs Tharin White, lead publisher of EYNTK.info, and Drew Smith, @DrewDisneyDude, joined FOX 35 News+ to give their reviews of Universal's new theme park, Epic Universe. The two were able to attend ongoing previews of the park that allowed them to ride many of the attractions and check out the park's five worlds: Celestial Park, Super Nintendo World, How to Train Your Dragon - Isle of Berk, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Ministry of Magic, and Dark Universe. Epic Universe is scheduled to open May 22, just in time for Memorial Day weekend.

Epic Universe: First look inside Florida's newest theme park

With only 64 days until the opening of Universal's Epic Universe, theme park VIPs joins FOX 35 News+ with Garrett Wymer to share an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the new theme park. Epic Universe is scheduled to open on May 22, 2025. It will be Universal's fourth theme park in Orlando, joining Universal Orlando Resort, Universal's Islands of Adventure, and Universal's Volcano Bay waterpark.

'Up and Overboard' now open at Fun Spot in Kissimmee

FOX 35's David Martin heads over to Fun Spot America in Kissimmee, where he takes a chance riding one of the theme park's newest thrill rides: "Up and Overboard." The full experience is all in the name, as the ride sends passengers soaring head over heels for a dizzying and memorable aerial adventure.