Journalist

Dewayne Bevil

Dewayne Bevil covers Central Florida's theme parks and attractions, including Disney World, Universal Orlando and SeaWorld Orlando for the Orlando Sentinel. He is a native of Owensboro, Ky., and a graduate of the University of Kentucky.

Walt Disney Co. executives discuss the Epic Universe factor, future ESPN Flagship streamer, more

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Tourism |
Disney presents quarterly earnings gains, optimism about theme parks

November 14, 2024 at 1:09 p.m.

Walt Disney Co. executives discuss the Epic Universe factor, future ESPN Flagship streamer, more

Video for Universal Studios Japan hints at Mine-Cart Madness ride experiences set for Orlando theme park

Universal Orlando |
Epic Universe: Donkey Kong ride glimpses in Japan announcement

November 15, 2024 at 2:27 p.m.

Video for Universal Studios Japan hints at Mine-Cart Madness ride experiences set for Orlando theme park

Coming soon: An inverted pendulum ride named Up and Overboard and Mach Fun tower ride

Theme Parks |
Fun Spot transplanting rides into Orlando, Kissimmee parks

November 13, 2024 at 11:02 a.m.

Coming soon: An inverted pendulum ride named Up and Overboard and Mach Fun tower ride

New holiday festivities join traditional lineup for events and Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios

Disney World |
Disney: 2024 guide to Jollywood, Very Merry Christmas events

November 12, 2024 at 4:12 p.m.

New holiday festivities join traditional lineup for events and Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios

Additional details and attraction descriptions emerge out of D23 event in Brazil

Disney World |
Disney shares more about villains land, parade, Animal Kingdom rides

November 11, 2024 at 1:28 p.m.

Additional details and attraction descriptions emerge out of D23 event in Brazil

SeaWorld Orlando and Universal Orlando's parent companies reported decreases in attendance and revenue at their theme parks during their financial third quarters.

Theme Parks |
SeaWorld, Universal: Theme-park attendance dipped in 3rd quarter

November 8, 2024 at 10:09 a.m.

SeaWorld Orlando and Universal Orlando's parent companies reported decreases in attendance and revenue at their theme parks during their financial third quarters.