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Theme parks could be safer than your local grocery store for avoiding COVID-19

ByTharin White June 28, 2020January 5, 2021

In some states and counties, people are required to wear masks in public and practice social distancing. But even in those areas, some businesses simply do not enforce the rules. On the other hand, many have praised theme parks, like Universal Orlando Resort, for their safe practices and extensive cleaning processes, including taking the temperature…

Disney | Shanghai Disneyland | Theme Parks | Travel | Video

Shanghai Disneyland senior VP gives tour of new safety procedures

ByTharin White May 10, 2020May 10, 2020

The newest Disney theme park in the world, Shanghai Disneyland, temporarily closed Jan. 25, 2020, due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. They will be the first Disney park to reopen, with gates opening tomorrow, May 11, 2020 – over 100 days later. All eyes are on Disney as they make this big step towards re-opening…

Animals

What to do if you encounter an alligator in the wild

ByBrittani Tuttle April 16, 2018

Spring has sprung, and all kinds of animals are becoming more active throughout Central Florida. Alligators are regularly seen in the area, and they will soon become more aggressive and territorial as their mating season begins.

Travel

Important tips to beat the heat in Orlando

ByBanks Lee July 31, 2015August 4, 2015

The peak of summer is nearly here. The hottest summer temperatures for the Orlando area tend to occur from July 26-31, according to 30-year averages calculated by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Theme Parks

The Weekly Rewind @Attractions – Metal detectors at Universal, Cruise Line – Mar. 30, 2015

ByBanks Lee March 30, 2015

By Banks Lee A look back at the week of Tweeted photos from @Attractions Twitter feed

Universal Orlando | Universal Studios Florida

Universal installs metal detectors as part of a test at Rip Ride Rockit roller coaster

ByBanks Lee March 25, 2015April 9, 2015

During a brief test this morning at Universal Studios Florida, metal detectors were placed at the entrance to Hollywood Rip, Ride, Rockit roller coaster to help keep loose articles from being taken on the coaster.

Disney | Epcot | Exhibits

Epcot exhibit showed just how heated things can get inside a locked car

By June 24, 2010

By Kenny White Safe Kids Worldwide recently hosted a one-day event at Epcot’s Test Track pavilion. The purpose of the event was to bring awareness of child endangerment when left inside a hot vehicle. Wes Bender, an operations manager with Safe Kids, explained that the mission of Safe Kids is to bring child safety to the…