7.  Universal cuts hours and attractions 

Universal Orlando Resort has quietly reduced theme park hours earlier this week, with Universal Studios Florida now closing an hour earlier at 5:00 PM most days through the end of next month, compared to the previous 6:00 PM close. Next door, Islands of Adventure will be opening an hour later in the mornings now at 10:00 AM as compared to the previous 9:00 AM opening time.

In addition, it was announced that beginning August 9, the following attractions will not be operating until further notice:

• A Day in the Park with Barney
• Fear Factor Live
• Fast & Furious: Supercharged
• Kang & Kodos Twirl n Hurl
• Poseidon’s Fury
• Storm Force Accelatron

8. Universal Orlando Resort offers new Florida Resident ticket deal

Universal Orlando Resort has announced a new special ticket deal for Florida residents that allows guests to purchase a one day, two park ticket for $164, and enjoy access to both parks every day between the date of purchase and December 24, 2020. In order to take advantage of this special offer, tickets must be purchased by September 30, 2020 and there are no blockout dates. 

9. SeaWorld expands Flicks and Fireworks series 

SeaWorld announced this week that they are expanding their Flicks and Fireworks event into a regular series, now running every weekend through September 5-6, This event costs $50 per car and includes a drive-in movie shown in SeaWorld's  parking lot, with a fireworks show and  local food trucks providing concessions. Here is the movie lineup so far: 

• Friday, Aug. 7 - Men in Black
• Saturday, Aug. 8 - Ferris Bueller's Day Off
• Friday, Aug. 14 - Footloose
• Saturday, Aug. 15 - Despicable Me
• Saturday, Sept. 5 - Grease