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.

Disney World roller coaster honored by Themed Entertainment Association

Entertainment |
Epcot’s Guardians of the Galaxy ride wins Thea Award

November 15, 2023 at 2:24 p.m.

Disney World roller coaster honored by Themed Entertainment Association

2023 Additions to SeaWorld's Christmas and Mickey's Very Merry, plus Mr. Gold hits Legoland Florida

Things To Do |
Theme Park Rangers Radar: SeaWorld Christmas, Magic Kingdom’s Very Merry, Mr. Gold at Legoland

November 15, 2023 at 8:51 a.m.

2023 Additions to SeaWorld's Christmas and Mickey's Very Merry, plus Mr. Gold hits Legoland Florida

Penguin Trek debuts at SeaWorld next spring. (Dewayne Bevil/Orlando Sentinel)

SeaWorld |
IAAPA: SeaWorld shares first look at Penguin Trek car

November 14, 2023 at 5:10 p.m.

The icy blue coaster on a white track debuts at SeaWorld next spring.

Disney World |
First look: Disney Jollywood Nights debuts at Hollywood Studios

November 14, 2023 at 4:21 p.m.

Brand-new Disney event features stage shows, holiday foods, characters.

Baby animals, construction, new events are among the happy highlights for Central Florida attractions.

Theme Parks |
Orlando theme parks: 10 things we’re thankful for in 2023

November 9, 2023 at 5:30 a.m.

Baby animals, construction, new events are among the happy highlights for Central Florida attractions.

Theme park numbers are strong worldwide, Disney officials say, but Disney World suffered "lower results" without offering specific numbers.

Business |
Disney World’s revenue keeps slumping, new report shows

November 8, 2023 at 6:42 p.m.

Theme park numbers are strong worldwide, Disney officials say, but Disney World suffered "lower results" without offering specific numbers.

Merlin expands Legoland Florida Resort with new aquarium, Ferrari-driven activities in 2024.

Legoland |
Legoland Florida adding Sea Life aquarium, Ferrari attraction

November 8, 2023 at 3:55 p.m.

Merlin expands Legoland Florida Resort with new aquarium, Ferrari-driven activities in 2024.

Price of one-day, one-park passes fluctuate daily these days

Things To Do |
Theme Park Rangers Radar: Ticket prices, Six Flags future, 2024 festivals

November 8, 2023 at 3:49 p.m.

Price of one-day, one-park passes fluctuate daily these days

Screamin' Gator Zipline travels over attraction's reptiles, breeding marsh

Things To Do |
Gatorland discounts zip course through mid-December

November 8, 2023 at 3:40 p.m.

Screamin' Gator Zipline travels over attraction's reptiles, breeding marsh

Discounted admission includes 'Backyard Adventures' exhibit

Things To Do |
Orlando Science Center sets $12 Day for Sunday

November 8, 2023 at 3:38 p.m.

Discounted admission includes 'Backyard Adventures' exhibit

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