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Universal Orlando Theme Parks Reopen to the Public Friday

As of June 5, Universal Studios Florida, Universal’s Islands of Adventure and Universal’s Volcano Bay water park are back open to the general public with a phased reopening plan and social distancing measures in place.

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Mike Morabito of Port St. Lucie talks to WPTV reporter Matt Sczesny about the problems he has experienced with the My Safe Florida Home program.Photo by: WPTV PNC bank robbery Photo by: MCSO Sawgrass Lakes Stormwater Management Tract in Port St. Lucie, Aug. 26, 2025 Photo by: WPTV Student driver Edgar Lopez, 23, prepares for a practice driving session at California Truck Driving Academy in Inglewood, Calif., Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. Student driver Edgar Lopez, 23, prepares for a practice driving session at California Truck Driving Academy in Inglewood, Calif., Monday, Nov. 15, 2021.Photo by: (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong), File) Marcu Rostas arrested Photo by: MCSO Marcu Rostas bodycam Photo by: MCSO Rostas jewelry Photo by: MCSO

Universal Orlando Theme Parks Reopen to the Public Friday

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  • Miami Dolphins general manager Chris Grier holds a news conference on Aug. 27, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla.
  • Miami Dolphins offensive tackle Kendall Lamm (70) goes off the field before an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla.
  • Lewis McNack
  • Scene Leroy Scott case
  • Boca Ballroom Battle
  • Weather Aug. 27, 2025
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  • Save Boca
  • Singh Bodycam
  • Juno Beach Meeting
  • Flesh Eating Bacteria
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  • Jamar Thompson of West Boca Raton High School
  • Gurpatwant Pannun, a human rights attorney and General Counsel to Sikhs for Justice, speaks about Harjinder Singh on Aug. 26, 2025.
  • Mike Morabito of Port St. Lucie talks to WPTV reporter Matt Sczesny about the problems he has experienced with the My Safe Florida Home program.
  • PNC bank robbery
  • Sawgrass Lakes Stormwater Management Tract in Port St. Lucie, Aug. 26, 2025
  • Student driver Edgar Lopez, 23, prepares for a practice driving session at California Truck Driving Academy in Inglewood, Calif., Monday, Nov. 15, 2021.
  • Marcu Rostas arrested
  • Marcu Rostas bodycam
  • Rostas jewelry

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Publicity Team Member Preview Reopening 060120 - 060220 COVID Shutdown Face Masks Social DistancingWillie J Allen Jr
Publicity Team Member Preview Reopening 060120 - 060220 COVID Shutdown Face Masks Social DistancingKen Kinzie
Publicity Team Member Preview Reopening 060120 - 060220 COVID Shutdown Face Masks Social DistancingKen Kinzie
Publicity Team Member Preview Reopening SCOUT 060120 Face coverings Masks Employees Social distancing Queue linesKEN KINZIE
Publicity Team Member Preview Reopening 060120 - 060220 COVID Shutdown Face Masks Social DistancingKen Kinzie
Publicity Team Member Preview Reopening 060120 - 060220 COVID Shutdown Face Masks Social DistancingWillie J Allen Jr
Publicity Team Member Preview Reopening 060120 - 060220 COVID Shutdown Face Masks Social DistancingKen Kinzie
Publicity Team Member Preview Reopening 060120 - 060220 COVID Shutdown Face Masks Social DistancingWillie J Allen Jr
Publicity Team Member Preview Reopening 060120 - 060220 COVID Shutdown Face Masks Social DistancingKen Kinzie
Publicity Team Member Preview Reopening 060120 - 060220 COVID Shutdown Face Masks Social DistancingWillie J Allen Jr
Publicity Team Member Preview Reopening 060120 - 060220 COVID Shutdown Face Masks Social DistancingWillie J Allen Jr
Publicity Team Member Preview Reopening 060120 - 060220 COVID Shutdown Face Masks Social DistancingWillie J Allen Jr
Safety Stills Safety Video Universal Studios Citywalk 052120 Family in Face CoveringsJAMES KILBY/UNIVERSAL ORLANDO
Publicity Team Member Preview Reopening SCOUT 060120 Face coverings Masks Employees Social distancing Queue linesKEN KINZIE
20-47882 POD20 Team Member Preview 060120 Reopening Face coverings Masks Employees Social distancing Queue linesKEVIN KOLCZYNSKI
20-47882 POD20 Team Member Preview 060120 Reopening Face coverings Masks Employees Social distancing Queue linesKEVIN KOLCZYNSKI
20-47882 POD20 Team Member Preview 060120 Reopening Face coverings Masks Employees Social distancing Queue linesKEVIN KOLCZYNSKI
20-47882 POD20 Team Member Preview 060120 Reopening Face coverings Masks Employees Social distancing Queue linesKEVIN KOLCZYNSKI
20-47882 POD20 Team Member Preview 060120 Reopening Face coverings Masks Employees Social distancing Queue linesKEVIN KOLCZYNSKI
Publicity Team Member Preview Reopening 060120 - 060220 COVID Shutdown Face Masks Social DistancingWillie J Allen Jr
Publicity Team Member Preview Reopening 060120 - 060220 COVID Shutdown Face Masks Social DistancingWillie J Allen Jr
Publicity Team Member Preview Reopening 060120 - 060220 COVID Shutdown Face Masks Social DistancingWillie J Allen Jr
Publicity Team Member Preview Reopening 060120 - 060220 COVID Shutdown Face Masks Social DistancingWillie J Allen Jr
Publicity Team Member Preview Reopening 060120 - 060220 COVID Shutdown Face Masks Social DistancingWillie J Allen Jr
Publicity Team Member Preview Reopening 060120 - 060220 COVID Shutdown Face Masks Social DistancingWillie J Allen Jr
Safety Stills Safety Video Universal Studios Citywalk 052120 Family in Face CoveringsJAMES KILBY/UNIVERSAL ORLANDO
Publicity Team Member Preview Reopening 060120 - 060220 COVID Shutdown Face Masks Social DistancingWillie J Allen Jr
Safety Stills Safety Video Universal Studios Citywalk 052120 Family in Face CoveringsJAMES KILBY/UNIVERSAL ORLANDO
Safety Stills Safety Video Universal Studios Citywalk 052120 Family in Face CoveringsJAMES KILBY/UNIVERSAL ORLANDO
Publicity Team Member Preview Reopening 060120 - 060220 COVID Shutdown Face Masks Social DistancingWillie J Allen Jr
Publicity Team Member Preview Reopening 060120 - 060220 COVID Shutdown Face Masks Social DistancingWillie J Allen Jr
Publicity Team Member Preview Reopening 060120 - 060220 COVID Shutdown Face Masks Social DistancingWillie J Allen Jr
Publicity Team Member Preview Reopening 060120 - 060220 COVID Shutdown Face Masks Social DistancingWillie J Allen Jr
20-47882 POD20 Team Member Preview 060120 Reopening Face coverings Masks Employees Social distancing Queue linesKEVIN KOLCZYNSKI
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Publicity Team Member Preview Reopening SCOUT 060120 Face coverings Masks Employees Social distancing Queue linesKEN KINZIE
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Miami Dolphins general manager Chris Grier holds a news conference on Aug. 27, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla.WPTV, John Barron
Miami Dolphins offensive tackle Kendall Lamm (70) goes off the field before an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla.(AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
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Homicide scene in West Palm Beach near Bak Middle School Aug. 26, 2025. WPTV
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Gurpatwant Pannun, a human rights attorney and General Counsel to Sikhs for Justice, speaks about Harjinder Singh on Aug. 26, 2025.WPTV
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Student driver Edgar Lopez, 23, prepares for a practice driving session at California Truck Driving Academy in Inglewood, Calif., Monday, Nov. 15, 2021.(AP Photo/Jae C. Hong), File)
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