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Dewayne Bevil
Dewayne Bevil has covered Orlando’s theme parks, including Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando and SeaWorld Orlando for the Orlando Sentinel since 2007. His beat includes other attractions, including Legoland Florida, Gatorland and the International Drive area. He has worked as an editor, designer and adviser with stops at the Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer in Kentucky and the University of Texas at Austin. He earned a degree in journalism from the University of Kentucky.
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Disney dining: What would it cost to buy one of everything at Epcot’s food & wine fest?
The Epcot International Food & Wine Festival is designed for browsing and sampling. You're not supposed to order one of everything on the marketplace menus. But, hey, big Disney World...

Epic Universe theme park is coming to Orlando, ramping up Universal’s battle with Disney
The war for tourists between Universal Orlando and Disney World escalated Thursday as Universal announced it will build a new theme park called Epic Universe. The company released few details...

Universal: Potter coaster riders will face animated Hagrid figure
Passengers aboard Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure, the new roller coaster at Universal's Islands of Adventure, will find themselves face-to-face with a life-size figure of the thrill ride's bigger-than-life title...

Disney: MagicBand options expanded for passholders, hotel guests
Walt Disney World annual passholders and hotel guests will have more options when it comes to MagicBands in the future. Disney has announced that 30 select designs will become available...

Gatorland’s first Gatorpalooza will mark park’s 70th anniversary
Gatorland is turning 70 years old and will celebrate the occasion on May 18 with a new event called the Gatorpalooza Fun Fest. Admission that day to the attraction, which...

5 things to know about Universal’s new Today Cafe
Universal Studios has whipped up a new restaurant, which now has an official opening date. Today Café will open to the public on May 16. The eatery is tied to...

Disney unveils ‘May the 4th’ / Force merchandise for ‘Star Wars’ day
Walt Disney World is rolling out select merchandise and experiences for Saturday's "Star Wars" festivities, falling under the popular and punny "May the Fourth" umbrella, a salute to the Force...

Crayola Experience: Free annual passes go to teachers
Crayola Experience, the attraction devoted to crayons and imagination, has started giving away annual passes to teachers. The attraction, operating at Florida Mall, is distributing certified teachers for grades pre-K...

Disney: Baby gorilla born at Animal Kingdom
A western lowland gorilla was born at Disney's Animal Kingdom on Wednesday morning. Visitors may already catch a glimpse of mom Kashata and baby Grace at the theme park's Gorilla...

Disney: New ‘Wonderful World of Animation’ filled with cinematic memories
Disney World's latest projection show has everything and the animated kitchen sink in it. The new "Wonderful World of Animation" production at Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park incorporates every animated...
