Tuesday, January 16, 2018

Theme Park Lineup for 2018 | Coming in Concert | Kids Free at SeaWorld

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

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January 16, 2018

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Disney, Universal and SeaWorld divulge more details about new rides

Monday, Jan 15

Here are some of the new rides coming in 2018 to Disney World, Universal Orlando Resort and SeaWorld Orlando as park officials shared details into their expanded attractions.

SeaWorld Orlando: Preschoolers can get in free all year

Deal for Florida residents age 5 and younger gets them into theme park for free throughout 2018

Pictures: Upcoming Florida theme-park concerts

Check out which acts are on tap for Universal, Disney, SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, Universal's Hard Rock and House of Blues at Downtown Disney.

Holy Land Experience: Free day coming up

Bible-based attraction in Orlando schedules another free-admission day

Disney World: Hippo born at Animal Kingdom

It's the first hippopotamus born at the theme park in 13 years

35 ways to save money at Walt Disney World

There are no real ifs, ands, or buts about it: Planning a trip to Walt Disney World is expensive. Everything from traveling to Orlando to booking a hotel room

Doreen Tracey, original Mouseketeer who found a second career with Frank Zappa, dies at 74

Doreen Tracey, one of the original mouseketeers on Disney's popular after-school program the Mickey Mouse Club and later an associate of avante-garde composer and musician Frank Zappa, has died

Disney CEO Robert Iger sees compensation decline to $36.3 million in 2017

Robert Iger's performance-based bonus fell by about $5 million due to what Disney called an "absence of growth" during the fiscal year.

Otronicon gives Orlando kids glimpse at newest in local tech

For 13th year, Otronicon at the Orlando Science Center gives local firms chance to showcase games, new products.

Disney: 2 health issues reported at Flight of Passage at Animal Kingdom, report says

Every quarter, theme parks disclose to the state any ride-related injuries or illnesses that required an immediate hospital stay of at least 24 hours.

Vacation rental supporters rally at Capitol

About 50 supporters of a bill that would eliminate local rules on vacation rentals gathered at the Capitol on Tuesday, urging lawmakers to take up the measure.

Ramen hotspot, Disney-area Italian eatery closed with roaches

Sapporo Ramen in Orlando and Little Italy restaurants near Disney were closed after failed health inspections and roaches were found, according to reports from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.

Disney general contractor faced lawsuits from subcontractors claiming they weren't paid

Five lawsuits against Vanson Enterprises, a general contractor who did work at Disney World, are still pending.

Epcot arts fest: 5 things to know before you go

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."

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