The latest happenings at Disney, Universal Orlando, SeaWorld and other Central Florida attractions.
 Friday, Mar 23 Walt Disney Co. purchased Pixar and continues to present its properties in theme-park rides and attractions around the world. Next up: Two Toy Story Lands, including one at Disney's Hollywood Studios, and a major reworking of land at Disney California Adventure. |
| Work continues on Ray Rush, a raft ride set for Aquatica, SeaWorld Orlando's water park. The attraction is set to open later this spring. |
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| The Exploration Tower attraction near Port Canaveral gives a good look at cruise ships and at Brevard County's past and future |
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| Universal Orlando has set the 2018 dates for its Christmas holiday celebration. Expect the return of Grinchmas, Mannheim Steamroller and the holiday parade in November. |
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| The Boathouse and Morimoto Asia in Disney Springs were recognized as two of the best restaurants for a big night out by OpenTable. |
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| A snake recently slithered near the entrance to Magic Kingdom. |
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| In February, hotels in the Orlando market recorded increases in occupancy and revenue per available room rates, according to statistics from STR |
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| Walt Disney World's Pirates of the Caribbean ride has reopened at Magic Kingdom, with the famed redhead in a new role. |
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| TobyMac, Casting Crowns, Jesus Culture and others will perform at Universal Orlando's Rock the Universal Christian music festival in September. |
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| Kidz Bop Weekend, including live concerts, is scheduled to return to Legoland Florida in November. |
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| Walt Disney World has started selling tickets to Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, special events set for later in 2018 at Magic Kingdom. |
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| Florida tourism statistics for 2017 are out: 116.5 million visitors broke the record set the previous year by 3.6 percent despite Hurricane Irma, said Gov. Rick Scott — who vowed to continue marketing efforts in the wake of debate over Visit Florida funding. |
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| Boca Raton-based rockers Dashboard Confessional hit the House of Blues in Disney Springs. |
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| Walt Disney Company announced in February it was giving $1,000 a piece to more than 125,000 employees because of the company's savings from the GOP tax cuts. But there was a caveat. |
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| Check out which acts are on tap for Universal, Disney, SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, Universal's Hard Rock and House of Blues at Downtown Disney. |
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| The Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival at Walt Disney World showcases character topiaries, planting strategies and a selection of food from "outdoor kitchens." It's a lot to digest, so take your time. |
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| International Drive's newest tall, swinging thrill ride called Starflyer will open at Vue at 360 complex, next door to Orlando Eye, in May for Orlando vacationers and locals alike. It's the travel destination's second such ride and the tallest in the world. |
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| "Towards Impressionism" is a beautiful collection of French landscapes never before shown in the U.S. |
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| The new policy applies to visitors who book reservations on or after March 21. The amount will vary, depending on the level of accommodations. |
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| Walt Disney World is adding an after-hours event at Typhoon Lagoon water park called Disney H20 Glow Nights |
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