Gaylord Palms to welcome guests again on June 25

next seven months,” he said.

WonderWorks reopens its doors

WonderWorks, a science-oriented attraction on Orlando’s International Drive, reopened to the public Friday. It has been closed for two months in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

A few of WonderWorks’ interactive displays, including its ropes course and rock wall, will remain off-limits for a while, the attraction said.

COVID-19-inspired changes at the attraction include reduced capacity and operating hours, enhanced cleaning measures, socialdistancing guides, hand-sanitizer stations and health screenings of its employees.

WonderWorks workers will be required to wear face coverings. Visitors will be encouraged — but not required — to wear masks.

“We’ve taken every measure to make our guests comfortable during our reopening and beyond,” said Brian Wayne, WonderWorks general manager.

The attraction features 100 activities that focus on the areas of science, technology, engineering and math.

WonderWorks, housed in the upside-down-looking building on I-Drive, opens at 10 a.m. For more information, go to www.wonderworksonline.com/orlando.

Many of Orlando’s attractions including the Big Three: Disney World, Universal Orlando and SeaWorld - have recently announced plans to reopen.

Universal Orlando is expected to open June 5. SeaWorld proposed reopening its three Orlando parks, including Discovery Cove and Aquatica, to the public on June 11. Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom seek to open on July 11, followed by Epcot and Hollywood Studios on July 15.

Legoland Florida in Winter Haven reopens first at 10 a.m. Monday.

Podcast on theme park reopenings

Now that Orlando’s theme parks are expected to reopen in the coming days and weeks, there’s much to talk about.

Listen in to the latest Theme Park Rangers podcast as Orlando Sentinel tourism reporters Dewayne Bevil and Gabrielle Russon update you on the latest.

On the Episode 52, Bevil and Russon discuss why Disney is opening nearly a month behind SeaWorld and Universal as well as what the Magic Kingdom will be like without fireworks and parades. The reporters also dive into the pent-up demand and the big question: Will theme park fans follow the rules and wear face masks?

Bevil and Russon also bring up some of the unanswered questions they’re still waiting on, including what Disney’s new reservation system could mean for passholders.

Download the Theme Park Rangers podcast on Spotify or Apple iTunes.