Tuesday, May 8, 2018

A sneak peek at Toy Story Land, SeaWorld attendance, Minnie vans

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

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PODCAST: A sneak peek at Toy Story Land at Disney's Hollywood Studios (Ep. 25)

Tuesday, May 8

Disney's latest big toys pull double duty with Slinky Dog Dash, Alien Swirling Saucers and Midway Mania at the soon-to-open Toy Story Land at Hollywood Studios.

SeaWorld attendance rises 15 percent

SeaWorld, which has faced declining attendance, will release its latest earnings Tuesday morning.

Universal: Floridians can get 2 days of parks for price of 1

Universal Orlando is offering a "buy one day, get another day free" theme-park ticket deal for Florida residents. The deal is good for admission to Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure theme parks and includes park-to-park powers.

Disney parks seek to maintain 2018 earnings mojo

Walt Disney Company releases its earnings after the market closes. Do the record-breaking attendance numbers continue at Walt Disney World and Animal Kingdom?

Disney World: More Minnie Vans in more places

Walt Disney World's Minnie Vans transportation service has been in expansion mode, nearly doubling its fleet in the past year, and it is now available to guests in all of its on-property hotels.

Ripley buys R2-D2 that ran at Disney World

A functioning R2-D2 previously seen in Disney theme parks for "Star Wars" occasions is now property of Orlando-based Ripley Entertainment after it was purchased at auction. It was the droid they were looking for. 

Aquatica's Ray Rush water slide opens Saturday

Ray Rush, the new water slide at Aquatica, SeaWorld Orlando's water park, will debut Saturday. It replaces Hooroo Run.

Star power, car stunt opens Fast & Furious ride at Universal Studios

Fast & Furious – Supercharged, the newest ride at Universal Studios, got off to an explosive start Wednesday night at the theme park, courtesy of film star Vin Diesel's fiery grand entrance.

Get a pirate's eye view of Magic Kingdom fireworks

At the Contemporary Resort's Pirates & Pals Fireworks Desserts Voyage, guests enjoy dessert, photo opportunities with characters from "Peter Pan" and a voyage aboard a boat that gives a great view of the fireworks show at Magic Kingdom.

Disney World welcomes 2 newborn zebras

Two newborn zebras are now living at Disney's Animal Kingdom. Guests soon be able the offspring of Zuri and Laylee at the theme park's Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail.

Disney World ends long-running Night of Joy event

There will be no Night of Joy event at Disney World in 2018, and there are no plans for the series of Christian-music concerts to return to the resort. "Last year was our last event," a spokeswoman said. The event began in 1983 at Magic Kingdom.

Star Wars Day: How to celebrate in Central Florida

May 4 is Star Wars Day. Here's your guide to celebrating in Central Florida.

PODCAST: Joe Rohde, Disney's Animal Kingdom mastermind (Ep. 23)

Joe Rohde's official title is Portfolio Creative Executive with Walt Disney Imagineering. But at the Disney celebration for Animal Kingdom's 20th anniversary, he was introduced as "our resident genius," and most people would not argue with that.

Walt Disney World Resort union leaders considering $15 per hour proposal

Walt Disney World Union leaders are considering a proposal that would have phased in a minimum wage of $15 by 2021 but would have cut other benefits such as overtime.

Pictures: Disney On Ice presents Dare To Dream

Disney On Ice presents Dare To Dream at Amway Center in Orlando May 11-13, 2018.

Theme park wars: Disney, Universal and SeaWorld duke it out with new attractions

A history of major expansions and new rides at Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando and SeaWorld.

Wild Florida makes 'Gator Week' its own

Wild Florida receives trademark on "Gator Week" term, hoping to grow it to the scale of The Discovery Channel's popular "Shark Week."

Disney shows off Toy Story Land on 'Good Morning America'

"Good Morning America" viewers got glimpses of Toy Story Land, the attraction still under construction at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Multiple appearances were planned on ABC, the Disney-owned network

Universal Orlando: What we'll see from new Aventura hotel

Universal Orlando's Aventura hotel is scheduled to open Aug. 16. Among its amenities will be a rooftop bar and views all around. Here's what we'll be able to see, according to a Universal VP.  

SeaWorld: Sesame Street land will open spring 2019 in Orlando

For the first time at SeaWorld Orlando, the park will have a daily parade that features Elmo and other characters.

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