Friday, November 3, 2017

Adventures in Theme Park Standing | Fast & Furious Details | Mickey's Birthday Plans

The latest happenings at Disney, Universal Orlando, SeaWorld and other Central Florida attractions.

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November 3, 2017

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Theme Park Rangers

Take a stand for these theme-park hot spots

Atmosphere, people watching, air conditioning make conditions right for hanging out in these theme park locations

Universal: Fast & Furious to feature flamethrowers, crashes, immersion, Virtual Line

High-speed chase will be replicated in Universal Studios attraction in 2018

Disney set to celebrate Mickey Mouse's birthday

Character that debuted in 'Steamboat Willie' turns 89 on Nov. 18

First look: Universal's Wizarding World getting Christmasy

Harry Potter lands getting full-blown holiday treatment for the first time

Ripley: Marilyn Monroe's dress making stop in Orlando

The actress sang "Happy Birthday, Mr. President" to JFK in this dress, which Ripley bought last year for $5 million

SeaWorld set for BOGO deals, more on Blue Friday

Annual passes and other tickets will be discounted online during Thanksgiving weekend

Disney: Epcot margarita stand opening 'soon'

Choza de Margarita was first announced in January

Eat while you play at these Orlando attractions

You don't have to go hungry while you bowl, drive or golf at these Orlando attractions.

Disney Parks Christmas specials start Nov. 30 on ABC

Julianne Hough, Nick Lachey and Jesse Palmer will host the Disney Parks Christmas specials on ABC. Ciara, Darius Rucker, Fifth Harmony and Hanson will perform.

Florida lines up ice, snow, parades and more for the holidays

Check out a listing of holiday events throughout Florida in 2017.

Florida wants more international tourists

Visit Florida highlighted several travel promotions, which included the Coca-Cola Orlando Eye and DoubleTree Orlando at SeaWorld.

Three Kings Day, kids weekends added to SeaWorld lineup for 2018

Theme park's Seven Seas Food Festival returning for a second year too

3 Italian restaurants coming to Disney Springs this winter

Three new modern Italian restaurant and bar concepts will be added to the Disney Springs landscape this winter, according to a news release from the restaurants' development firm Patina Restaurant Group.

Disney: Passholders can get special seating for Eat to the Beat concerts

Annual passholders have designated area for remaining Epcot concerts

Loews Hotels planning 'largest investment so far in Orlando'

New hotel plan for Universal Orlando and Loews will be announced in a few weeks, CEO says.

Emeril's Tchoup Chop restaurant at Universal closing Dec. 31

Emeril Lagasse's Tchoup Chop restaurant at Universal Orlando will close Dec. 31, an employee at the restaurant confirmed Friday.

What to expect from Pixar Pier at Disney California Adventure

The decade-long Pixarification of Disney California Adventure will continue in 2018 with the conversion of Paradise Pier into Pixar Pier and new attractions based on "The Incredibles," "Inside Out" and even more "Toy Story."

Universal Orlando buys another 101 acres for theme-park expansion

The new acreage is along Sand Lake Road, giving Universal a new major road frontage for its expansions.

Circo Orlando project on International Drive canceled

Plans have been canceled to open Circo Orlando restaurant atop Josh Wallack's new parking garage on International Drive.

Universal files plan for 2,451 parking spaces near convention center

Universal has filed a plan with Orange County to get approvals for 2,451 temporary parking spaces on vacant land it owns along Universal Boulevard.

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