Theme Parks

In Orlando, Premier Pass will be available to guests staying at Disney deluxe resorts and a few other select hotels.

Disney introduces line-skipping pass that covers every park attractionThe Lightning Lane Premier Pass will enable guests to skip the line without reserving times. It will cost between $129 and $449...

Universal Orlando Resort on Oct. 11 will restart normal operations for its theme parks and CityWalk.

Orlando theme parks reopening Oct. 11After shutting down ahead of Hurricane Milton, Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando Resort and SeaWorld Orlando will welcome...

Retail editor Jamie Biesiada says damage from the storm at Disney World seems to be minimal: water pooling in a volleyball court, a few branches down in the Stormalong Bay pool area, leaves scattered.

Dispatch, Disney World: The day after Milton's visitRetail editor Jamie Biesiada, vacationing with her family at Disney's Yacht and Beach Resorts, says Disney staff kept the vibes...

The Universal Helios Grand will be a luxury hotel adjacent to the new Epic Universe theme park.

Orlando's travel market stays bullish even as hotel occupancy dipsOrlando tourism is on track for visitor growth this year, thanks to an influx of international tourists and a push to showcase...

Disney World's online theme park availability calendar shows no parks available for Oct. 9.

Orlando theme parks close for Hurricane MiltonWalt Disney World, Universal Orlando Resort and SeaWorld closed Wednesday as Hurricane Milton continues to advance towards the...

The lobby of Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort.

Disney World offers savings on 2025 resort bookingsOne promotion offers savings up to $200 per night with a three-night room-and-ticket package.

Selling beyond theme parks

Selling beyond theme parksWith record demand for theme parks starting to cool, advisors would do well to diversify.

At Universal Orlando, "Wicked: The Experience" will take over the space formerly occupied by the UNIVRS store near the front gate of Universal Studios Florida.

In celebration of the upcoming film, Universal plans a 'Wicked' experienceUniversal Orlando will re-create locations from "Wicked," including Shiz University and the Emerald City as well as props and...

The modern cabins at Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground have clerestory windows to provide natural light. The shed-style cabins come in a handful of colors.

Modern take on cabins at Disney's Fort WildernessDisney bills its cabins as "roughing it in comfort," and now, for the first time in 25 years, the cabin experience is changing.

The InterContinental Orlando will be located along the International Drive, home to the city's convention center and near the theme parks.

InterContinental hotel is coming to OrlandoExpected to open in 2028, the 700-room InterContinental Orlando will be located along Orlando's International Drive.