Friday, December 29, 2017

Looking back at 2017 | What's coming in 2018 | Mermaid tryouts

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

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December 29, 2017

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2017 moments: Riding banshees, water coaster, wave of new fun

Thursday, Dec 28

Orlando's theme parks and attractions presented new rides, shows and experiences throughout the year

Theme parks working up 2018 debuts

Toy Story Land, Fast & Furious ride, Infinity Falls set to make splashes in Orlando

Weeki Wachee looks for new mermaids

The park will hold auditions Jan. 13 for its world-famous mermaid squad. There are currently 17 performing mermaids and three princes.

Some Disney World resorts change 'Do Not Disturb' signs

Disney said it had changed some of its procedures, so maintenance and housekeeping will enter guests' rooms daily.

Orphaned baby manatee at SeaWorld is growing, recovering after Hurricane Irma

What happened to No. 23 — the baby manatee that was found, beat up and orphaned, after Hurricane Irma? The odds were uncertain. Would he survive?

Power outage stops rides at Disneyland amid busy holiday season

A power outage knocked out power to Toontown and Fantasyland in Disneyland Wednesday morning, park officials said.

Attractions have epiphany about holiday season

Central Florida's theme parks festivities in the forefront to entertain visitors, lure locals and keep themselves in public eye.

SeaWorld's newest walrus, no longer alone, speaks out

Aku was found on a barge off the coast of Alaska, but now he lives in Orlando and has new friends, including a theme-park newborn named Ginger.

Crayola Experience adds big 'bluetiful' crayon

Now in Orlando: a 16-foot-long crayon — and a walkaround character

Magic Kingdom reopens after temporarily being closed

Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World reopened after being temporarily closed and not admitting new guests, the park said in a tweet on 1:20 p.m. Christmas Day.

Pictures: Orlando's newest rides and attractions

Planned and new rides at Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, SeaWorld Orlando, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, Legoland Florida and more Orlando-area attractions.

Pictures: Orlando attractions that have closed through the years

A look at Central Florida attractions that have closed through the years, along with attractions set to close in the future.

Star sightings: Which celebrities were spotted at Disney?

Photos of celebrities who have made appearances at Walt Disney World Resort through the years.

'Am I tall enough yet?' Orlando-area theme park ride height restrictions

Check out the height restrictions on all of Central Florida's theme park rides including Disney, Universal, SeaWorld, Legoland, Busch Gardens and Kennedy Space Center.

Orlando International Airport hits 44 million passengers

In October, the reason for the increase was because of a 90 percent load factor — or most flights were full, the release said.

First look: Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire VR attraction at Disney Springs

Disney World visitors can now interact with the Star Wars universe with virtual stormtrooper gear

Disney: Foghat, Lonestar set for Epcot's Garden Rocks

Concert series for Epcot's Flower & Garden Festival will also include Rick Springfield, Village People, Simple Plan, others

Details revealed for new Italian restaurant at Disney Springs

Disney revealed some details about the new Italian restaurant coming to Disney Springs, Terralina Crafted Italian.

Disney sets performers for Epcot arts festival concerts

Six Broadway performers set to entertain during the second Epcot International Festival of the Arts at Walt Disney World

Report: Orlando hotel occupancy up for November

Revenue per room increased 12.3 percent in November, putting Orlando among the nation's leaders for the month

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