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Theme Park Rangers

Sep 29, 2021

As part of its 50th anniversary, Walt Disney World has installed 50 golden character statues. Orlando Sentinel tourism reporter Dewayne Bevil and photographer Joe Burbank discuss the figures — called the Disney Fab 50 Character Collection — that are spread throughout Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood...


Sep 23, 2021

Like an entree paired with the perfect wine, Orlando Sentinel tourism reporter Dewayne Bevil and food writer Amy Drew Thompson come together to discuss the menu at Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights and the newest Disney World restaurant, Space 220.

  • From drinking event to food focus (2:11)
  • The lost souvenir cup...


Sep 15, 2021

The very first SeaWorld Orlando’s Howl-O-Scream debuted sporting a sea theme and other haunting elements. Tourism reporters Dewayne Bevil and Katie Rice discuss the elaborate haunted houses, scare zones and shows and some unique offerings that allow guests to scare others or avoid being scared altogether (both for...


Sep 9, 2021

Orlando Sentinel tourism reporters Dewayne Bevil and Katie Rice dissect the haunted houses at Universal's Halloween Horror Nights, ponder the pandemic precautions and sample some pumpkin guts — yum. Oh, and there’s a visit from Jack the Clown.

  • RIP/VIP access (:36)
  • Scare zones (2:53)
  • Repeats from 2020 (4:09)


Sep 2, 2021

Orlando Sentinel tourism reporters Dewayne Bevil and Katie Rice discuss Disney World bringing back annual passes and area theme parks gearing up for Halloween amid COVID-19 spike.

  • Disney annual passes return (51:28)
  • Passes from $399 to $1299 (2:25)
  • Reservations stay (6:00)
  • Photo & water park passes (8:29)
  • Evolution...