Friday, May 11, 2018

Volcano Bay - 3 things to like; Emeril's to close; Jurassic Park changes?

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

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May 11, 2018

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Making a splash again at Universal's Volcano Bay

Thursday, May 10

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. 

Legal fight ends for Disney IT workers who trained foreign replacements

The attorney who has filed several unsuccessful lawsuits after 250 Disney IT workers lost their jobs to Indian nationals in 2014 acknowledged Wednesday it is a legal fight she cannot win.

SeaWorld stock swells as attendance, revenues rebound

After lagging attendance and declining revenues, SeaWorld Entertainment's latest quarterly earnings on Tuesday brought something new: Good news.

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

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.

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 maintains 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.

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