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June 17, 2020 By: Staff Report TAMPA – Busch Gardens Tampa is open, with some changes that you need to know before you go. Guests need to know: Face coverings are required for guests 2 and older. Guests are not required to wear them while…
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June 17, 2020 By: Staff Report ORLANDO – As Florida is in the spotlight for the spikes in coronavirus cases, Orlando International Airport sent out a statement clarifying the numbers reported from the airport. Governor Ron DeSantis said 260 workers at the Orlando International Airport…
Read More Orlando International Airport Sets the Record Straight with COVID-19 Numbers
May 27, 2020 By: Staff Report ORLANDO- Disney announced today the reoproing of the Orlando Parks. Magic Kingdom Animal Kingdom will open July 11th, with Epcot and Hollywood studios opening on July 15th. Attendance will be limited and require guests to purchase tickets in advance,…
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May 23, 2020 By: Staff Report Pinellas County Sheriff’s office beach and parks occupancy tool, can save you a ton of frustration this memorial day weekend. If you visit here your beach excursion can be much more fluid and fun. This dashboard lists every public beach access…
Read More Memorial Day Weekend Beach Plans? Check Beach Capacity Here
May 21, 2020 By: Staff Report In an update to a story we posted yesterday, Universal Orlando has received approval to reopen June 5th. Temperature checks and face masks will be mandatory. (Think Hot) John Sprouls, Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer for Universal…
Read More Universal Orlando Receives Approval for Opening
May 20, 2020 By: Staff Report Universal Orlando will be the first theme park in the area to present its reopening plans to the Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force on Thursday at 2pm. Disney and SeaWorld are expected to present at a later date.…
Read More Universal Orlando to Submit a Reopening Plan to Task Force
May 13, 2020 By: Rick Wilks Universal Studios Orlando announced Tuesday that CityWalk entertainment and restaurant complex will partially reopen on Thursday, May 14. Hours will be 4pm-10pm. Self Parking will be Free, valet will not be available. Guests will be temperature checked and face…
Read More Universal CityWalk to Partially Reopen Tomorrow
May 12, 2020 By: Rick Wilks We still don’t know when Universal Studios Orlando and Islands of Adventure will open. Some employees at City Walk said they were told last week today, May 11, was going to be the opening date for them, but then…
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May 12, 2020 By: Staff Report The city of Naples, is opening the beaches once again. City officials in Naples held an emergency meeting Monday to discuss reopening city beaches after abruptly closing them Sunday because visitors were not practicing social distancing and could have…
Read More Naples Open Beaches, Again
May 11, 2020 By: Staff Report Disney Orlando is now accepting hotel reservations for July 1st and forward. Yup, that’ right folks (insert Goofy voice). Last week, Disney announced the phased opening of Disney Springs: Disney Springs will begin a phased reopening on May 20.…
Read More Walt Disney Taking Reservations for July 1 Now