Friday, May 4, 2018

Fast & Furious, newborn zebras, Night of Joy canceled

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

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

Friday, May 4

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.

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.

Sunrise at Disney World: What we saw

Disney World livestreamed the sunrise from Magic Kingdom, using a handful of camera angles and a soaring soundtrack but leaning mostly on Cinderella Castle and the natural beauty of the sky on May Day.

Busch Gardens Tampa: Belly up again for free beers

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is giving away free beer again. Visitors to the theme park will be able to get two 7-ounce pours on each visit between May 1 and Aug. 5. Also coming: Bier Fest and Busch Gardens Brew Club

Universal: Livestream set for Fast & Furious ride event

Universal Orlando's new Fast & Furious — Supercharged ride will be at the center of a livestream event / superstar celebration at Universal Studios theme park on May 2.  

At Disney's Hollywood Studios: Woody, Wookiee and the cranes

A walk through Disney's Hollywood Studios reveals a 20-foot Toy Story character, extra helpings of "Star Wars" attractions and cranes in construction mode.

International festivals offer a chance to try new foods

Get a taste for some global cuisines at a few food festivals taking place this weekend in Orlando.

Disney is fighting in court over taxes this week

It's not unusual for theme parks like Disney to sue Singh over taxes although in recent history, many of those lawsuits, like for Universal Orlando or SeaWorld, were settled before the dispute advanced to trial.

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.

Universal makes it official: Fast & Furious — Supercharged now open

The Fast & Furious — Supercharged ride now is open officially at Universal Studios theme park.  The attraction, based on "The Fast and the Furious" simulates a high-speed chase through the street of Los Angeles

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