The latest happenings at Disney, Universal Orlando, SeaWorld and other Central Florida attractions.
 Thursday, Apr 19 A sense of place was among the first impressions that Disney's Animal Kingdom made on Djuan Rivers, its current VP, when the theme park opened 20 years ago |
| Universal Orlando has shifted into a higher gear with technical rehearsals for Fast & Furious – Supercharged, its new speed-oriented attraction inside Universal Studios theme park. |
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| A New York family is offering a $500 reward for their 3-year-old daughter's teddy bear, that was lost after a vacation at Walt Disney World in Orlando. |
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| Four artists, including Nicky Jam and Grand Funk Railroad, have been added to the concert lineup for SeaWorld Orlando's Seven Seas Festival. |
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| The arrival of Toy Story Land will prompt longer hours for Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park, at least for awhile. The land will have its grand opening on June 30. |
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| Walt Disney World's animatronic figure of Ellen DeGeneres, which appeared Ellen's Energy Adventure and and on her talk show, is going up for auction. Her head and clothing will be part of Profiles in History's animation and Disneyana auction |
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| A visit to SeaWorld Orlando includes fresh looks Infinity Falls construction, the residents of Wild Arctic and little bits of shopping — for pins |
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| Orlando's Topgolf attraction near the Orange County Convention Center Drive will give away 5-minute golf lessons as part of National Golf Day on April 25. |
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| The occupancy rate for Orlando hotels was 89.2 percent in March, the highest level at least six years, according to STR, which tracks the hospitality industry. |
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| No, Wine Bar George isn't open yet. The restaurant and bar by Master Sommelier George Miliotes is almost ready for Disney Springs, however. Maybe you'd like to sip on a few new things I learned about Wine Bar George at a recent media event. |
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| 20 things you didn't know about Disney's Animal Kingdom, which turns 20 on Earth Day. |
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| The Anaheim parks are going all in with a light show and parades featuring beloved characters from the animation studio's films. The fest is on until Sept. 3. |
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| The Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU presents photojournalist Arthur Rothstein's images of European Jews seeking haven in China. |
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| Several events, attractions and activities are joining the lineup at Disney's Animal Kingdom this spring and into the summer. Some are tied to the theme park's 20th anniversary. |
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| Universal has acquired additional acres in Orlando for possible theme park expansion, along with the deed restrictions that once were intended to block construction of rival theme parks there. |
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| In spring, Gatorland is for the birds. Thousands of feathered friends gather at the Orlando attraction, interacting peacefully with hundreds of full-time reptilian Gatorland residents and dozens of photographers. |
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| The one-day $10 admission deal is returning to Orlando Science Center. Tickets for visits to the Loch Haven Park museum on April 15 are now on sale. |
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| The Crossroads of Lake Buena Vista shopping center will be demolished as part of an I-4 improvement project; dozens of restaurants will have to move. |
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| The Disney Springs culinary landscape continues to grow, with Maria & Enzo's joining the bevy of options in this dining and entertainment complex. Maria & Enzo's is carving out a niche for themselves with their themed concept and Italian fare. |
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| Florida professor, team build augmented reality app to highlights SeaWorld's animal captivity |
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