Walt Disney World, Universal Studios hoping to lure tourists back for spring break
Both major theme parks offering new spring break, summer deals
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ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – During a typical spring break, about 80% of hotels are booked in Orlando’s tourism district, but this time last year the area’s $75 billion tourism industry came to a screeching halt. Tourism development tax collection showing only about 12% of hotels were booked in April 2020, a historic low, followed by historic closures of the major theme parks, including Walt Disney World.
Walt Disney World executives went on a virtual media tour Wednesday, announcing a new spring break deal in an effort to lure tourists back in. Universal Orlando also announced new deals ahead of the season.
What s Under Construction at Disney, Universal and Other Theme Parks
Two new theme parks are scheduled to debut in 2021:
Universal Studios Beijing in China and
Legoland New York, in the Hudson Valley s Goshen, just north of New York City. The
Epic Universe park that had been announced for Universal Orlando Resort was shelved last year, but is now back on, with an expected 2025 completion date.
Here is what is now under construction or planned for existing major theme parks around the world:
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind - an indoor story coaster with rotating cars. No date yet.
Harmonious - a nighttime spectacular on the World Showcase lagoon. No date yet.
Well, it’s time to wrap up 2020 and embrace a new year! It’s certainly been a year of change for many of us. Even though it proved to be a challenging year, we did find new things to enjoy with Disney. That’s why we’ve decided to countdown to the new year with a list of Top 10 things we enjoyed from Disney this year!
1. Epcot’s Regal Eagle Smokehouse
A Salute to All Nations, But Mostly American Barbecue! Sam Eagle of The Muppets is the face of a new restaurant in Epcot’s America Pavilion. The food and atmosphere are both great at Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Beers and Barbecue. Sam Eagle has entertained Muppets fans for years with his deadpan humor and for being their most patriotic Muppet character. To see more of a Muppets presence in the Disney Parks is delightful news!