Friday, May 18, 2018

Late night at Disney Springs, Animal Kingdom attendance, Free beer at SeaWorld

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

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Disney Springs revives its late night

Friday, May 18

A look at the after dark offerings of Disney Springs.

Disney's Animal Kingdom attendance soars 15 percent as theme parks rebound, report says

After a flat 2016, the industry is surging as the Top 25 amusement parks in the world had 244 million visitors, up about 5 percent from last year, the latest report said.

SeaWorld Orlando will give away free beer this summer

SeaWorld Orlando announced it will give away free beer throughout the summer.

Disney Cruise Line to sail from Florida, California, New York and Texas in fall 2019

Disney Cruise Line announced details for its fleet deployment for fall 2019 including ships sailing from Florida, Texas, California and New York.

To save the manatees, look no further than Orlando

Dr. Lara Croft, the senior veterinarian for SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment in Orlando, describes efforts to protect animals like Florida's manatees – which so desperately need our help.

Ripley bringing oddities to downtown Orlando art show

A new exhibit called "Odd Is Art" is designed to demonstrate that Ripley's is not only odd, it's artistic. The show is set for a gallery in downtown Orlando, and it could spread to other cities.

Take a 'slothie' at Wild Florida

Wild Florida in Kenansville offers sloth encounters, where guests learn more about two-toed sloths and get the chance to take a slothie, a selfie with a sloth.

Video: Fire at Disney World's Festival of Fantasy parade; no one injured

A Disney parade was more fiery than planned Friday. The fire-breathing dragon that's part of Magic Kingdom's daily Festival of Fantasy parade caught aflame.

WonderWorks' unorthodox look draws Lego builder's interest

A Lego builder saw WonderWorks from his hotel then had to build replica.

Disney firefighters say missing hydrants delayed putting out Magic Kingdom parking lot fire

Firefighters at Disney World struggled to find a hydrant for more than 30 minutes as eight cars burned in a parking lot fire at the Magic Kingdom in March, according to a report.

Report: Disney Cruise Line has eye on 2nd private Bahamas destination

A report from a Bahamas newspaper confirms Disney Cruise Line is still interested in developing a second private destination for its fleet.

Happy Birthday to a naughty Mickey Mouse

Mickey Mouse's real birthday is today, but Disney doesn't recognize his scandalous film debut.

Making a splash again at Universal's Volcano Bay

Universal Orlando's Volcano Bay is turning 1 year old, and here are 3 things to like about the water park ... they're not all soaking wet.

Emeril's restaurant to close at Universal CityWalk

The restaurant staff was told Tuesday that the final day of operation will be July 7, a spokeswoman confirmed. Emeril's has 108 employees at the CityWalk location.

Madame Tussauds: Justice League giveaway coming to Orlando

The promotional push for Madame Tussauds Justice League attraction is flying into Orlando soon. .  The International Drive attraction is adding an interactive superhero exhibit — featuring figures for Woman Woman, Superman and Batman — on May 25.

Are changes coming to Universal Orlando's Jurassic Park?

The speculation on the Orlando water ride comes as Universal Studios Hollywood announced it is closing its thrill ride, Jurassic Park.

Disney: Contest winners tie knot on live TV, in front of Cinderella Castle

The couple that won a "Good Morning America" contest got married at Walt Disney World before the Magic Kingdom officially opened Thursday. It was billed as "the first time a wedding is broadcast live in front of Cinderella Castle."

Disney shares details on new Epcot space-themed eatery

Disney World will open a new space-themed restaurant at epcot and has finally given a location for the out-of-this-world eatery.

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, Seminole tribe donate $5 million each to anti-gambling amendment

A group pushing a constitutional amendment on gambling is getting a significant additional boost from Disney and the Seminole Tribe of Florida. 

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