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Theme Park Rangers

Sep 2, 2022

The Revenge of the Mummy at Universal Studios is now in “technical rehearsal” after closing for scheduled maintenance in January. People have been spotted on Disney’s Tron ride and construction has begun on SeaWorld Orlando’s seventh roller coaster.

  • Revenge of the Mummy returns at Universal (:37)
  • Tron at...


Jun 3, 2022

Orlando Sentinel tourism reporters Katie Rice and Dewayne Bevil take a look at theme park staffing, Disney’s new presence on I-Drive and some news from Princess Tiana about the “The Princess and the Frog” ride.
 
  • Staffing at the theme parks (1:18)
  • I-Drive Disney Store (8:50)
  • Large, curved Disney video...


Jun 22, 2021

On the 100th episode of Theme Park Rangers podcast, Orlando Sentinel tourism reporter Dewayne Bevil answers his most frequently asked questions and looks back on the guests that have offered insight and helped us reach this milestone.

  • So you ride roller coasters for a living? (1:37)
  • How often are you in the theme...


Mar 12, 2021

Disney World, Universal Orlando and SeaWorld have tweaked — and sometimes overhauled — procedures dealing with reservations, parking, temperature and security screenings, and social distancing. Orlando Sentinel theme park reporter Dewayne Bevil offers tips that you need to know before you go.

  • Parks that require...


Aug 19, 2020

Although Central Florida theme parks have reopened, some rides, shows and restaurants remain shuttered. So when an attraction debuts something new (no matter how small), it is something to cheer about.

  • Disney Society Orchestra (2:19)
  • Epcot transforming before our eyes (7:54)
  • SeaWorld’s Electric Ocean Remix (9:20)