The kickoff to the Christmas shopping season is a week away, but before Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Floridians can take advantage of more theme park ticket deals.

On Friday, Take 6 on News 6+ was dedicated to all things Epic Universe and held a Q&A session

Muppet fans have been bracing for news that Monstropolis could be taking over the beloved Muppets Courtyard. Walt Disney World has now confirmed it to be true.

Unlimited visits to Gatorland is the gift that keeps on giving.

Universal Orlando Resort is set to open its new theme park, Epic Universe, on May 25, 2025

As we approach the six-month mark until the official opening of Epic Universe, we want to answer your questions.

It's been more than 10 years since a new major theme park opened in the Orlando area. Here's what's cooking as Universal nears the grand opening of Epic Universe.

Nintendo held a presentation on Nov. 11 showcasing the new area’s ride, merchandise, snacks and more.

Harry Potter fans anticipating the third attraction based on the popular book and movie franchise at Universal Orlando Resort learned that the fictional setting for the ride will be the British Ministry of Magic.

Minecraft fans will be able to experience blocky terrains in real life as the bestselling video game of all time is getting made into theme park form.

In nearly six months – Epic Universe – the largest park Universal has created, will open.

For Wicked fans visiting Universal Studios, you’ll want to visit a new attraction before the day is through.

The Great Wolf Lodge had its grand opening on Thursday and a special guest was on hand, someone who has experience with grand celebrations.

At 5 o'clock nightly, just within the park entrance, guests and cast members stand at attention for one of Disney’s longest traditions when the American flag is lowered, folded into a triangle, and then given to a veteran or the family of a veteran.

More thrills and family fun are coming to Fun Spot America America.

Black Friday is known to be the kick-off to the holiday shopping season, and there's no better time to purchase tickets to theme parks.

From Disney Springs to theme parks to resort hotels, here is a rundown of sweet and savory holiday items.

As guests shuffled out of the Magic Kingdom following the final Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party of the year, Disney crews stood by to start a holiday transformation.

Beloved characters and stories will soon come alive at Universal Orlando Resort when it welcomes in the holiday season.

There will be plenty of jolly good thrills and festive fun happening at SeaWorld Orlando this holiday season.

The Space Coast State Fair is back and bigger than ever with more rides, a larger location and new ticket prices. The fair has a larger 38-acre location at 5775 Stadium Parkway in Melbourne.

Universal Orlando revealed new images of some of the animated figures that make up Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment.

On Sunday, for the final day of Gators, Ghosts & Goblins, featured reptiles at the “Alligator Capital of the World” will be chomping on pumpkins.

Universal Orlando Resort annual passholders got the chance Thursday to purchase one-day tickets to the new Epic Universe theme park, due to open in May next year. But what many encountered was an epic wait.

As the cost of living continues to soar, millions of Americans are grappling with the heavy burden of credit card debt.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom is full of incredible experiences, but it’s also part of a conservation effort taking place thousands of miles from Central Florida.

New prices for annual passes were unveiled Wednesday on the Walt Disney World website, with costs going up between $30 and $100, depending on the pass.

The new plates include designs based on Margaritaville, Universal Orlando Resort, and The Villages — among others.

With House Bill 403 taking effect earlier this month, a whole slew of new specialty plates are now joining the mix.

Epic Universe is officially set to open in May 2025.

Big Thunder Mountain is set to close for a year starting in 2025.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom introduced its newest baby tiger cub on Wednesday Oct. 16 for the first time in seven years.

Just months after Disney World announced changes to its Lightning Lane program, the theme park will add another option for those willing to pay extra to skip the line.

According to a report from the Wall Street Journal, Universal Orlando is planning for Epic Universe to be “fully opened as early as Memorial Day weekend of next year”, citing sources familiar with the matter.

Florida’s theme parks and attractions are set to reopen following Hurricane Milton’s crossing of the Sunshine State.

Guests who had tickets to visit Universal Studios or Islands of Adventure on Thursday, Oct. 10 will be allowed to use their ticket to visit any day through Dec. 18.

Walt Disney World Resort is set to reopen.

Ahead of Milton’s arrival, schools, airports and other attractions have announced closures to brace for the storm’s impact.

Hurricane Milton is on a path towards Central Florida.

Hurricane Milton is predicted to strike Florida’s Gulf Coast later this week, with Orlando firmly in the crosshairs of the forecast track.

News 6 obtained documents that show the theme park filed a permit application for its entry signs around Universal Orlando Resort property.

As construction continues on the newest attraction at Legoland Florida Resort, the project is getting results for marine life conservation.

“Pirates of the Haunted Seas” runs Oct. 4 through Nov. 3.

Island H2O Water Park is set to host an “Eras Splash Bash” on Friday, Oct. 19, from 5-7 p.m.

According to posts on its social media channels, the Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA) experienced over 4 feet of flooding during Helene, causing a loss of power and damage to vital equipment.

Drivers will soon be able to purchase these new plates, though they might have to wait a while before actually getting one.

Move over Moo Deng the pygmy hippo, there’s another adorable aquatic mammal that has a face worth gushing over.

The aquarium at ICON Park will host NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) “Voyage of Europa Clipper: Exploring an Alien Ocean” exhibit on Sept. 28-29.

Here is a list of attractions that have announced closures due to Tropical Storm Helene as well as hurricane policies in place at Florida theme parks.

Trooper Steve on Patrol drives the outskirts and discusses future traffic around Universal Orlando's 4th theme park.

Here are some cool and affordable to set up glamp year-round in Florida where you likely won’t have to sacrifice air conditioning or wifi.

A new attraction at SeaWorld Orlando will soon offer guests an immersive experience flying over the Arctic landscape.

Get lost in the immersive sights and sounds of the rainforest as you make your way through all new animal exhibits and attractions at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s Wild Oasis realm.

Halloween is going to be huge at Fun Spot America in October.

The 77-acre Orlando Sun Hotel and Resort site has been described as an eyesore, though it may not be that way for much longer.

The “Alligator Capital of the World”, is offering visitors a special weekday fall sale on its Screamin’ Gator Zipline.

Dinosaur World is hosting a thrilling new event featuring haunted trails, scare zones, and fun-filled attractions.

In a post on its Instagram account, Walt Disney World announced that “September” by Earth, Wind & Fire will play on repeat on Sept. 21.

Get a taste of Hispanic culture at Disney World and Disney Springs as their culinary team brings the flavors of Latin America to Central Florida.

Just in time for Halloween, and roughly a month before its cinematic release, some “Wicked” experiences are set to drop in at Universal Orlando Reso

There will soon be fewer sea friends to see at EPCOT as Disney moves forward with infrastructural plans for its The Seas with Nemo & Friends.

Florida residents looking to stay at a luxurious indoor water park won’t have to wait much longer.

Starting summer of 2025, Cruella de Vil, Captain Hook, Maleficent, and other Disney foes will be taking the stage together at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

While fans can expect to come face-to-face with plenty of fear at Halloween Horror Nights 33, some houses deserve praise for the humor on display.

In a release, deputies said a fight happened somewhere at the park, and a “popping” sound was heard.

SeaWorld Orlando’s Spooktacular is included with park admission.

Voldemort’s sinister followers are making a return to make their mark on the Wizarding World of Harry Potter — Diagon Alley

Disney guests can step right up and get their corn dogs at a new food stand at the Disney Boardwalk.

The theme park announced its oldest operating roller coaster will end its run on Labor Day.

Slated to open in December, the Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows is the newest Magic Kingdom-area resort featuring 268 rooms, dining options, and a Polynesian princess.

Just like Epic Universe, the Universal Creative Team had their hands in designing the 500-room Loews Hotel located on theme park property. The majestic Mediterranean-inspired stay looks out over Celestial Park’s lush gardens and scenic waters.

Dining cards can be used at venues across Universal's theme parks, hotels and CityWalk.

Walt Disney World's flagship foodie event returns Aug. 29.

Disney announced it’s waiving its arbitration in a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the husband of a doctor who died following a meal at an Irish restaurant at Disney Springs.

At the time, O’Steen was walking along Main Street, and the park “was packed and extremely busy,” the lawsuit reads.

A wrongful death lawsuit brings to light the fine print that people sign on a regular basis, without understanding the terms of what is being agreed upon.

Nearly a year after her death, Disney is now trying to dodge a wrongful death lawsuit by pointing to her husband's Disney+ subscription.

There are several sensory-friendly places and attractions to visit in Central Florida.

On Aug. 16, SeaWorld Orlando invites guests to find one of 50 VIP Quick Queue passes hidden throughout the park, offering guests a chance to score priority access to coasters, including the all-new Penguin Trek.

At D23 Expo this past weekend, Disney unveiled its biggest expansion to the Magic Kingdom yet, with a Frontierland expansion themed around the franchise “Cars” and a land dedicated to Disney’s villains.

As this year's D23 Disney fan event wraps up in California, here's the impact we can expect to feel at our theme parks in Central Florida.

Swamp Ghost’s Monster Museum, meet-and-greets, animals, and more are a part of Gatorland’s Gators, Ghosts and Goblins Halloween season event.

SeaWorld Orlando has announced the introduction of new exciting elements to the park’s Howl-O-Scream celebration this year.

The fall season is one of the best times to visit Walt Disney World

Prepare yourself for an unforgettable Halloween night at SeaWorld Orlando’s inaugural Howl-O-Sprint 5K Run on Friday, September 13, 2024.

The summer season may be coming to a close, but the fun has just begun. Spooky season is almost upon us and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party starts this month.

Universal Orlando is preparing for the new academic year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

A rare albino alligator has hatched at Wild Florida which marks an added success to its albino breeding program.

Universal has released the details for all five of its themed lands in its newest park, Epic Universe, which is set to open in 2025.

Set in wizarding Paris from Warner Bros. Pictures “Fantastic Beasts” films and the British Ministry of Magic from the “Harry Potter” film series, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic at Epic Universe is slated to open in 2025.

In collaboration with Hasbro and Amazon, Peppa’s Dance Party will deliver engaging in-person and virtual play experiences for preschoolers and their families across the globe.

Tour de Turtles is an educational event that follows the migration of sea turtles from their nesting beaches to their feeding grounds.

Who runs the last-announced Halloween Horror Nights 33 house? That would be an all-female cast of Classic Universal Monsters.

It’s Tampa’s most terrifying Halloween event and this year, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is celebrating 25 years of Howl-O-Scream.

Guests visiting Walt Disney World will once again see changes with the Genie+ service.

The list examines over 100 “off-grid picnic spots” in the country, determining which ones ranked the best.

Universal Orlando's fourth theme park set to open in 2025

Disney fans can decorate their home like fall time at the Magic Kingdom.

Phoenix Rising is set to open on July 21 to all guests

Halloween Horror Nights is back! Here's everything to know.