Tuesday, November 7, 2017

Universal's Future Hotels | DisneyQuest Gone | Rare Sea Life Visitor

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

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November 7, 2017

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Universal unveils details on 2 hotels at former Wet 'n Wild site

The resorts are to be built on the corner of I-Drive and Universal Boulevard, former home of Wet 'n Wild water park.

Last look: DisneyQuest now flattened

The Disney Springs gaming attraction will be replaced by the NBA Experience

Sea Life: Rare axolotls — a.k.a. 'The Last Dragons' — to visit

Critically endangered, ancient species making stop at Orlando attraction

Brazilian woman makes history as top overall finisher at Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon

Giovanna Martins of Brazil was the top overall finisher at the Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon, believed to be the first time a woman crossed the finish line first in a race of this length and size.

Paddlefish goes beyond seafood at Disney Springs

Paddlefish, formerly Fulton's Crab House, goes beyond seafood at Disney Springs.

Disney set to celebrate Mickey Mouse's birthday

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

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 California Adventure is getting a Pixar makeover

The Pixar makeover at Disney California Adventure means the popular California Screamin' roller coaster will be remade into the Incredicoaster, inspired by the movie "The Incredibles."

Top U.S. theme parks faced slow growth in 2016

How much can Disney, Universal Studios and the other theme parks grow? A new study examines that question.

SeaWorld deals with declining attendance, revenue

SeaWorld's revenues fell to about $437.7 million, compared to $485.3 million in 2016's third quarter.

Disney considered buying Fox entertainment assets to compete with tech giants

The move comes during a rough patch for the 20th Century Fox film division and amid a flurry of media consolidation.

'Thor: Ragnarok' rumbles to $121M box-office debut

"Thor: Ragnarok" thundered to one of the year's best box-office debuts, opening with an estimated $121 million in North American theaters.

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

First look: Universal's Wizarding World getting Christmasy

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

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.

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