Friday, January 12, 2018

Epcot Arts Fest Begins | Universal Deal | Otronicon at Orlando Science Center

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

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January 12, 2018

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Epcot arts fest: 5 things to know before you go

Thursday, Jan 11

Disney has expanded several of the festival's attractions, including number of artists and food options

Universal passes: Buy 1 year, get 3 months free

Offer that can cover Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure and Volcano Bay will expire in late April

Otronicon: High-tech trek is back at Orlando Science Center

Orlando Science Center event deals with drones, simulators, Mars escape room, a big ol' Donkey Kong and more

Universal: New Harry Potter projection show to feature houses of Hogwarts

'The Nighttime Lights at Hogwarts Castle' will make its Orlando debut later this month at Islands of Adventure

Green Meadows Petting Farm closing while it looks for new location

Green Meadows Petting Farm near Kissimmee, which has delighted and educated young kids for nearly three decades, is closing its doors. The land the attraction rented was sold, so now it needs to find a new space.

Ripley: Marilyn Monroe multimillion-dollar dress has moved on

The famed gown that she wore to sing to JFK will next appear in St. Augustine, the company says

Is Disney Springs one of the places you must go in 2018? New York Times says so

The New York Times highlighted the expanded Disney Springs for its "unexpected culinary destination with a focus on grown-up."

The most magical surprise at Disney World? The world-class food

I was not optimistic about what I would encounter, anticipating a lot of Mickey Mouse-shaped pancakes and candy apples.

Disney Monorail train travels with door open, video shows

A Disney spokesperson said the Monotrail train was immediately removed from service after the incident happened midday Saturday.

Excelsior! Avengers, Guardians and more live in Marvel Live in Orlando

Marvel Live: Age of Heroes takes over the Amway Center in Orlando.

Universal: Macklemore, Fifth Harmony, Sean Paul set for Mardi Gras concerts

Event will include 13 concerts in 2018, ranging from 311 to Bush to Phillip Phillips to Fitz and the Tantrums

Disney Springs: 5 things to know about Maria & Enzo's

New restaurant at Disney World is set in an old air terminal, or so the story goes. The menu is Italian.

Disney Springs: 5 things to know about the Edison

The new Disney World restaurant looks like a power plant — one with bars and lots of meat on the menu.

Thousands of UCF fans cheer on Knights during Magic Kingdom championship parade

UCF fans spared no expense to celebrate the Knights during a national championship parade at Disney World's Magic Kingdom Sunday.

SeaWorld: Switchfoot completes Praise Wave lineup

Rock band completes four-day lineup of Christian music at SeaWorld Orlando event

Disney sells discounted Florida resident tickets; Orange County hotel tax revenue is up

Disney's 2018 ticket deal is nearly 15 percent more expensive than the previous January offers for Florida residents in 2017 and 2016 when the three-day ticket cost $139. Also: Orange County tourist taxes are updated and Legoland plans Lego Ninjago Days.

Drip is closing its I-Drive location

Drip will close the theater that had been its home since 2012.

American ends Brazilian's streak of 4 Disney World Marathon titles in row

Nick Hilton of Tucson, Ariz., ended Brazilian Fredison Costa's streak of four consecutive Walt Disney World Marathon titles Sunday, prevailing in the 25th annual race in 2 hours, 17 minutes, 52 seconds.

Olympic hopeful shows mettle in winning Disney World Half Marathon

Joao Marcelo Avelar of Brazil and Brittany Charboneau of Denver won the men's and women's divisions at the Walt Disney World Half Marathon.

Pictures: 2018 Walt Disney World Marathon

The 25th annual Walt Disney World Marathon was run Sunday, beginning and ending at Epcot. Nick Hilton of Tucson, Ariz., and Giovanna Martins of Sao Paulo, Brazil, were the overall champions.

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