Journalist

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.

First look: Today Café at Universal Studios

May 12, 2019 at 10:30 a.m.

A new restaurant option at Universal Studios Florida theme park comes with a side of Al Roker. Today Café has now entered its rehearsal phase, and some theme park visitors...

The 1964 World's Fair was the first home of "it's a small world," created by Walt Disney.

Disney flashback: TV shows Walt’s plans for ‘small world,’ Carousel of Progress

May 12, 2019 at 10:30 a.m.

A 1964 episode of "Wonderful World of Color," a television show hosted by Walt Disney, gives old-school insights into the making of what would become classic theme park rides. The...

Flash is the first superhero that Madame Tussauds visitors come upon in the "Justice League: A Call for Heroes" exhibit. The character is styled after the recent film version, when he was played by Ezra Miller.

Madame Tussauds: Meet Flash, Cyborg in Justice League exhibit

May 12, 2019 at 10:30 a.m.

Two more superheroes have moved to Orlando, courtesy of Madame Tussauds' "Justice League: A Call for Heroes" exhibit. Visitors to the International Drive attraction can now come face to face...

Universal trailer shows creatures from upcoming Hagrid coaster

May 12, 2019 at 10:30 a.m.

A 30-second video promoting an under-construction Universal Orlando roller coaster shows off some of the creatures in action for the Wizarding World of Harry Potter attraction starting this summer. Hagrid's...

Gondolas already have been removed from the wheel, which has been Fun Spot property since 1997.

Fun Spot: Ferris wheel coming down; flashy replacement set

May 12, 2019 at 10:30 a.m.

Fun Spot's longstanding Ferris wheel, featuring rounded gondolas and the International Drive attraction's name arched across its expanse, is being dismantled to make room for a brand-new wheel with flashier...

Orlando Science Center going to the dogs — superhero dogs — for the day

May 12, 2019 at 10:30 a.m.

Every dog has its day, so Orlando Science Center is wrapping up its Superhero Science month with sessions devoted to canines. Superpower Dog Day will be held at the Loch...

Universal will gear up for Grinchmas starting Nov. 16.

Universal sets dates for 2019 holiday celebrations

May 12, 2019 at 10:29 a.m.

Universal Orlando will move into holiday mode as of Nov. 16, the resort has announced. Its celebrations, which will wrap up Jan. 5, again will include the Grinch, a parade,...

WonderWorks, astronaut team up on educational project

May 12, 2019 at 10:29 a.m.

WonderWorks, a science-focused attraction on International Drive, has created a program that's culminating with kids having quality time with an astronaut. Participants in WonderKids will be interacting this week with...

The new Grapefruit Garage (left) is across Buena Vista Drive from the Lime Garage.

Disney Springs: Ins and out of Grapefruit Garage parking

May 12, 2019 at 10:29 a.m.

Disney Springs visitors have a new parking option now that its Grapefruit Garage is open. The facility was added on the heels of two other multilevel garages – dubbed Orange...

Disney: ‘Rivers of Light’ update coming to Animal Kingdom

May 12, 2019 at 10:29 a.m.

"Rivers of Light," the end-of-day nighttime spectacular at Disney's Animal Kingdom, is getting an update next month, the company announced Monday. "Rivers of Light: We Are One" will include characters...

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