Chelsea Zukowski
Theme Parks & Attractions Coverage
Updated: Nov 21, 2022
I have been covering Florida's major theme parks and attractions for a decade, including rides, lands, and full park openings at Disney World, Universal Orlando, and Busch Gardens.
These are some of my favorite pieces.

Park openings
Adventure Island shows off historic new upgrades to water park coming this spring
Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge: A guide to the new land at Disney World
Universal Orlando opens immersive, Hagrid-themed 'story coaster'
Busch Gardens' Tigris opens as Florida's tallest launch coaster
Sesame Street merges nostalgia and modern tech at SeaWorld Orlando
Get an inside look at Disney's Toy Story Land before it opens
Interview: Jimmy Fallon shows off his new ride at Universal Orlando
The industry
Disney parks take $3.5 billion hit because of pandemic closures
Florida allows Disney World to begin reopening July 11
Gov. DeSantis says he would be 'very comfortable' with Florida theme parks increasing capacity
Guides
All the holiday experiences at Disney World's four parks, Disney Springs, and resort hotels
Who is Lil’ Boo at Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights?
The best Harry Potter things brought to life in Universal's Wizarding World
Here's what Halloween looks like this year at Florida theme parks and attractions
2019: How to celebrate Christmas at Florida theme parks and attractions
2018: As spring approaches, parties, food festivals bloom at Florida's theme parks
Other attractions coverage
Universal Orlando announces new theme park Epic Universe
Busch Gardens at 60: From beer and birds to thrill rides
On its 20th anniversary, Disney's Animal Kingdom credits conservation with longevity
Destination foodie: Theme parks expand food festivals to feed all tastes
Disney Cruise Line's Star Wars Day at Sea is back and bigger
2016: A guide to this year's new attractions at the Florida State Fair