 
    	  	The latest happenings at Disney, Universal Orlando, SeaWorld and other Central Florida attractions.  	
    	  		  			| |    Tuesday, Mar 27 Legoland Florida debuts its Great Lego Race roller coaster, a virtual reality refurbishment of its Project X ride. | 
 |  | | The very pink Voodoo Doughnuts store is now open in preview mode at Universal CityWalk. Visitors are lining up for elaborate treats with ingredients ranging from Cap'n Crunch to Tang. | 
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 |  | | The rooftop bar atop Universal Orlando's new Aventura Hotel will be called Bar 17 Bistro when it opens in August of 2018 | 
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 |  | | At Disney and other theme parks, some parents splurge on extras for their children. Among the latest — a stroller company that rents princess carriage strollers for $300 a day. | 
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 |  | | Hurricane Irma blew part of the roof off Pirate's Dinner Adventure, a quirky tourist attraction near International Drive. | 
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 |  | | Two emu chicks hatch at Brevard Zoo in March. | 
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 |  | | Margaritaville Resort Orlando will include 1,000 vacation homes — some with as many as 15 bedrooms — for multigenerational traveling groups | 
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 |  | | Easter specials are on the menu at Orlando restaurants. Hop to making those reservations — the holiday is on April 1.  | 
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 |  | | Universal Orlando Resorts and Orange County Property Appraiser Rick Singh reached a deal over how much the theme park's parking garages should be worth. | 
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 |  | | A man claimed a rat bit him at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom, according to a lawsuit. | 
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 |  | | 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. | 
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 |  | | 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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