Friday, February 23, 2018

Pirates of Caribbean Closing | Animal Kingdom's 20th | SeaWorld's Orphan Manatee

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

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February 23, 2018

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Redhead watch: Disney's Pirates of Caribbean refurbishment looms

Wednesday, Feb 21

Magic Kingdom attraction will temporarily close soon; changes to auction scene were announced last year

Disney unleashes details about Animal Kingdom's 20th anniversary

Look for Party for the Planet festivities, a Joe Rohde print and enhanced animal experiences

SeaWorld's orphaned baby manatee moves to exhibit

Jose the baby manatee has been moved from a private area of SeaWorld to the TurtleTrek exhibit where the public can see the manatee calves fed their bottles at every three hours starting at 9 a.m.

Pictures: Star Wars-themed resort at Walt Disney World

A "Star Wars" hotel is coming to Walt Disney World that will be seamlessly connected to the upcoming Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge land being built at Disney's Hollywood Studios. The resort is...

Hard Rock Hotel rolls out Future Rock Star Suites

The units come with a stage, special effects, memorabilia from the Hard Rock collection and a "stage door" between rooms

Disney names hippo born at Animal Kingdom

The calf was the first born at the theme park in more than 13 years

Science center sets next adults-only night

Grown-ups have the run of Orlando Science Center during Science Night Live, an after-hours special event

Disney's Be Our Guest restaurant replacing dinner menu with prix-fixe meals

Be Our Guest Restaurant in Disney's Magic Kingdom will be adding a new dinner prix-fixe menu in July.

Disney's Victoria & Albert's receives two prestigious awards

Victoria & Albert's at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa has received the AAA Five Diamond Award and the 2018 Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Award.

Room revenue, occupancy up for Orlando hotels in January

Month saw visitors in Central Florida for Pro Bowl, Disney marathon, Surf Expo and NAHB show

Disney: New Slinky Dog headgear springing to Toy Story Land

Headband inspired by the "Toy Story" character will be sold at Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park

Disney: A scene from Magic Kingdom's Hall of Presidents on Presidents Day

Normally, the attraction is often forgotten amid the princesses and roller coaster or an afterthought unless a tourist is scouting for an escape in the hot sun for an air conditioned theater. But on Presidents Day, some come to pay special tribute.

Gatorland's unusual path to off-road adventure

The longtime Orlando attraction used its in-house creative team to form Stompin' Gator, inspired by monster trucks and swamp buggies

First look: Disney's American Adventure changes at Epcot

World Showcase attraction enhanced with digital sound and sights, including additions to montage of famed Americans and the "Golden Dream" anthem

Ray Rush is rising at Aquatica

New slide at SeaWorld's water park will have manta-inspired elements, park's first launch system

Disney: A wait not for the weary on Flight of Passage in Animal Kingdom

Animal Kingdom's Flight of Passage has posted unprecedented high stand-by wait times that haven't diminished, instead getting longer since it opened — something unheard of for a new Disney ride, an analyst says.

Disney adding solar farm: Reedy Creek signs easement for 50MW facility

Disney World will soon be connected to a new solar farm, ten times larger than the current Hidden Mickey solar farm near Epcot.

Disney unions file complaint to fight for $1,000 bonus

The Service Trades Council said Disney refuses to give employees $1,000 bonuses until the union approves a new contract with Disney.

Disney Wonder gets most love in Cruise Critic reader awards

Disney Wonder received the most accolades from the annual Cruise Critic Cruisers' Choice Awards although Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy also fared well.

New 'Incredibles 2' trailer has Mr. Incredible playing Mr. Mom

A new trailer for "Incredibles 2" shows Mr. Incredible taking over parenting duties while Elastigirl pursues a career as a superhero.

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