Wednesday, March 21, 2018

Pirates of the Caribbean Revamp | Universal Rock the Universe | Kidz Bop at Legoland

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

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March 21, 2018

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Disney's redhead assumes her new role in Pirates of the Caribbean ride

Tuesday, Mar 20

Walt Disney World's Pirates of the Caribbean ride has reopened at Magic Kingdom, with the famed redhead in a new role.

Universal: Jesus Culture, TobyMac, Casting Crowns set for 2018 Rock the Universe

TobyMac, Casting Crowns, Jesus Culture and others will perform at Universal Orlando's Rock the Universal Christian music festival in September.

Legoland Florida: Kidz Bop Weekend returning

Kidz Bop Weekend, including live concerts, is scheduled to return to Legoland Florida in November.

Disney selling Halloween, Christmas party tickets

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.

Florida tourism: 116.5M visitors set record despite Hurricane Irma

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.

Dashboard Confessional comfortable being emo

Boca Raton-based rockers Dashboard Confessional hit the House of Blues in Disney Springs.

Disney union's complaint for $1,000 bonuses could be hard fight

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.

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.

Strolling — and nibbling — through Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival

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.

Opening date set for 450-foot StarFlyer on International Drive in Orlando

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.

Cornell 1 of only 2 U.S. museums to host French landscape treasures

"Towards Impressionism" is a beautiful collection of French landscapes never before shown in the U.S.

Walt Disney World hotel guests to pay new parking fees

The new policy applies to visitors who book reservations on or after March 21. The amount will vary, depending on the level of accommodations.

Disney World introducing nighttime party at Typhoon Lagoon

Walt Disney World is adding an after-hours event at Typhoon Lagoon water park called Disney H20 Glow Nights

Morimoto Asia celebrates spring, cherry blossoms with month-long festival

Disney Springs' Morimoto Asia will celebrate the coming of cherry blossoms this spring with month-long festival.

New 'Tangled' restaurant debuts on Disney Magic

The "Tangled"-themed Rapunzel's Royal Table makes its debut on Disney Magic along with some other ship enhancements.

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Toy Story Land sneak peek: Disney's latest big toys pull double duty

As Toy Story Land at Disney World nears its opening date, cranes are dropping huge versions of familiar toys such as Woody into their new homes — and an Imagineer says it's like Andy's reaching to put them in place.

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