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Disney sets 'Rivers of Light' debut and replaces 'Wishes' fireworks show

“Rivers of Light,” the first nighttime spectacular planned for Disney’s Animal Kingdom, will debut Feb. 17, Walt Disney World announced Thursday morning. [More]

Universal's Mardi Gras marches on

To put Universal’s Mardi Gras celebration into running terms, this is a marathon, not a sprint. [More]

Disney gives opening details for Avatar, Star Wars lands

Walt Disney World’s Avatar land at Disney’s Animal Kingdom will open May 27, and the Star Wars land under construction will open at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. [More]

First look: TapuTapu device at Universal's Volcano Bay

Universal Orlando shared its first up-close look at TapuTapu, its wristband that will work in conjunction with the Virtual Line system to be implemented at its upcoming Volcano Bay water park. [More]

SeaWorld spreads out with Seven Seas fest

SeaWorld Orlando is ushering in a new festival this month. In some ways the Seven Seas Food Festival will be a hybrid of two of the theme park’s discontinued festivals — Bands, Brew & BBQ and Viva La Musica. In other ways, it will be visibly different. [More]