Friday, March 16, 2018

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

Thursday, Mar 15

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.

2018 Orlando Sentinel Foodie Awards: Best Theme Park

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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.

Disney releases drone flyover footage of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge construction

Disney released footage of ongoing construction of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge being built in both Disneyland and Walt Disney World and set to open in 2019.

Disney announces dates for next Epcot Food & Wine Fest

The Epcot International Food & Wine Festival returns for a 23rd year, starting in late August and running for 75 days at Walt Disney World

New Latitude & Longitude restaurant brings in hydroponics to go local

The World Center Marriott Hotel near Disney World has opened a new restaurant, Latitude and Longitude with a very local flavor.The new restaurant will serve many of its dishes with produce grown in a hydroponic garden, including greens, berries, small fruits and many other products.

Outdoor park to expand adventure at Museum of Discovery and Science

The Museum of Discovery and Science in downtown Fort Lauderdale will open an interactive, outdoor Science Park for museum guests on March 23.

Universal protests 40,000 documents in theme park property case

Universal Orlando lawyers won a nasty scuffle in Orange County Circuit Court on Friday over discovery issues in a lawsuit about their right to build a new theme park.

Does 'Black Panther' have a real shot at becoming the biggest superhero movie ever?

Can "Black Panther" become the biggest superhero release ever?

Pictures: 2018 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival preview

A 75-image preview of the 2018 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival, featuring eats, treats, millions of blooms and nightly entertainment. The festival runs through May 28....

Disney ride scaring you? New tech could adapt to your mood

Disney Enterprises has been seeking patents for technology that could pick a route for your car, boat or banshee, based on how frightened the guest is. The goal would be more satisfied riders.

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