Florida Thrills delivers independent, on-the-ground coverage of Universal Orlando, Busch Gardens Tampa, SeaWorld Orlando, Walt Disney World, and more. From new rides and construction progress to Halloween Horror Nights and Howl-O-Scream, we bring you the photos, videos, and real experiences from Central Florida’s parks
Latest Stories
The newest updates from Florida’s theme parks, attractions, and events.
- Howl-O-Scream 2026 Install Update: Busch Gardens Tampa Scare Zones Take Shape
Howl-O-Scream 2026 is already creeping into Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. These photos were taken on August 22, so a lot more construction should be underway now as the park races… - Howl-O-Scream 2026 at SeaWorld Orlando: First Look at Food, Merch & Pestilence
SeaWorld Orlando invited us out on August 20 for the Scream and Sweat media preview of Howl-O-Scream 2026. The separately ticketed event runs select nights from September 11 through October… - Hotel Transylvania Checks Into SeaWorld Orlando’s Halloween Spooktacular
Hotel Transylvania is coming to SeaWorld Orlando’s Halloween Spooktacular this Halloween season. Fresh off bringing two unique intellectual properties to its Howl-O-Scream events, SeaWorld Orlando announced yesterday that Sony Pictures… - National Roller Coaster Day Celebrations at Florida Theme Parks
National Roller Coaster Day is the perfect time for thrill-seekers to celebrate some of the most exciting attractions in Central Florida. Parks across the region are marking the occasion with… - Disney Cast Compliment + Universal #UOFistBump: Easy Ways to Recognize Park Employees
How to Recognize Outstanding Cast Members, Team Members & Ambassadors at Florida Theme Parks Have you ever had a Disney Cast Member, Universal Orlando Team Member, or SeaWorld Ambassador go…
Stay Connected | Social Media
Follow Florida Thrills on social media for the latest photos, videos, and updates from the parks.
Walt Disney World
News and firsthand reports covering Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom.
- Disney Cast Compliment + Universal #UOFistBump: Easy Ways to Recognize Park EmployeesHow to Recognize Outstanding Cast Members, Team Members & Ambassadors at Florida Theme Parks Have you ever had a Disney Cast Member, Universal Orlando Team Member, or SeaWorld Ambassador go…
- Is Magic Kingdom’s Space Mountain Getting a Massive Multi-Year Rebuild?
Big Rumors Swirling: Is Magic Kingdom’s Space Mountain Getting a Massive Multi-Year Rebuild? It’s recently been reported by WDWMagic that Disney is in early planning stages for a major interior…
Universal Orlando
The latest news, construction updates, and experiences from Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, and Epic Universe.
- Disney Cast Compliment + Universal #UOFistBump: Easy Ways to Recognize Park EmployeesHow to Recognize Outstanding Cast Members, Team Members & Ambassadors at Florida Theme Parks Have you ever had a Disney Cast Member, Universal Orlando Team Member, or SeaWorld Ambassador go…
- Halloween Horror Nights 35 Website Update: More Details Revealed + Frequent Fear Passes Now On Sale at Universal Orlando
Florida thrill-seekers, the wait is over! Halloween Horror Nights 35 at Universal Orlando has dropped exciting website updates with more haunted house details we’ve been craving, plus Frequent Fear Passes…
Busch Gardens and SeaWorld
Firsthand coverage of coasters, animal exhibits, new attractions, and seasonal events at Busch Gardens Tampa and SeaWorld Orlando.
- Howl-O-Scream 2026 Install Update: Busch Gardens Tampa Scare Zones Take ShapeHowl-O-Scream 2026 is already creeping into Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. These photos were taken on August 22, so a lot more construction should be underway now as the park races…
- Howl-O-Scream 2026 at SeaWorld Orlando: First Look at Food, Merch & PestilenceSeaWorld Orlando invited us out on August 20 for the Scream and Sweat media preview of Howl-O-Scream 2026. The separately ticketed event runs select nights from September 11 through October…
- Hotel Transylvania Checks Into SeaWorld Orlando’s Halloween SpooktacularHotel Transylvania is coming to SeaWorld Orlando’s Halloween Spooktacular this Halloween season. Fresh off bringing two unique intellectual properties to its Howl-O-Scream events, SeaWorld Orlando announced yesterday that Sony Pictures…