Friday, June 8, 2018

Aerial views of Toy Story Land; Ripley's buyer to retire; Universal adds 10th HHN house

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

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Disney World: New views of Toy Story Land, Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge

Thursday, Jun 7

Aerial photography shows off brightly colored Toy Story Land and gray beginnings of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, two lands coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park.

'The guy that buys stuff' for Ripley's to retire

The longtime Ripley's VP who purchased shrunken heads, Luke Skywalker's lightsaber and Marilyn Monroe's dress is ending quest for oddities. Believe it: Edward Meyer is retiring.

Universal expands Halloween Horror Nights to record 10th haunted house

Halloween Horror Nights will feature 10 haunted houses in 2018, the most in the Universal Orlando event's history.

PODCAST: Ripley's 'buyer of stuff' shares insider's look at job – believe it or not (Ep. 34)

After 40 years, Edward Meyer, vice president of exhibits and archives for Ripley Entertainment, is set to retire next week. But before he goes, he's giving us an insider's look at his biggest purchase, the movie that changed Ripley's collecting priorities (not 'Star Wars') and the one that got away.

SeaWorld bans plastic bags, straws from 12 theme parks

The Orlando-headquartered company made the announcement Friday in a press release.

Toy Story Land: Disney passholders get exclusive access in September at Hollywood Studios

You can get exclusive access to Toy Story Land on select dates in September.

Old paper hearts turn into new Pulse tribute at Orlando Science Center

A tribute to Pulse victims and survivors is installed in a new art gallery at Orlando Science Center.  "Facets of Love," a collage by Orlando's Christy McCutchen, incorporates the colorful paper hearts that hung in the bridge between the museum and its parking garage after the 2016 club shooting

Richard Gerth, greeter at Disney's Grand Floridian, has died

Richard Gerth, the dapper Walt Disney World cast member who was well-known for greeting guests at Disney's Grand Floridian resort, has died.

SeaWorld hires UCF and Rollins alumnus Walter Bogumil as chief strategy officer

Walter Bogumil, who got his bachelor's degree at the University of Central Florida and his Master's at Rollins College, was previously the interim CEO at Affinity Gaming.

SeaWorld Orlando sails into summer with free beer, dolphin show, 'Ignite' fireworks, more

The theme park has its Electric Ocean promotion in place with special nighttime activities, but there are other changes.

First look: Donald's Dino-Bash at Disney's Animal Kingdom

Donald's Dino-Bash gives new life to interaction with characters at Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park.

Discovery Cove adds animal tour, massage options

Discovery Cove, the exclusive day resort of SeaWorld Orlando, has introduced more add-on activities to its lineup, including the chance to interact with birds, otters, anteaters and sloths.

Universal: Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey ride now in 4K-HD

The Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey ride, set inside the Hogwarts castle building at Islands of Adventure theme park, is now seen in 4K-HD.

Sky-high Starflyer debuts for I-Drive thrill-seekers

A Palm Bay resident whose father died in 2016 became one of the first riders on the new Starflyer attraction as a way to honor his memory.

'Disney Fairy Tale Weddings' back with 6 episodes

'Disney Fairy Tale Weddings' returns with six episodes that tell of 11 couples, including one from Orlando, and offer performances by Olivia Newton-John and Hunter Hayes.

Disney princesses get defensive in new 'Wreck-It Ralph 2' trailer

Disney Princesses are defensive and downright dangerous in the new "Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2" trailer.

Orlando Science Center marks World Oceans Day

Orlando Science Center will participate in World Oceans Day by adding aquatic activities, films and demonstrations for Saturday, June 9.

Bernie Sanders criticizes Walt Disney Company for low wages, report says

Sen. Bernie Sanders criticized Walt Disney Company over its low wages at a rally Saturday in Anaheim, Calif.

Roseanne Barr: Banished from Disney's World

Disney and ABC have worked to project an image of diversity and inclusion. With her tweets, Roseanne Barr revealed that she doesn't agree with the people she was working for, and so she was out and her show was canceled.

Walt Disney World union loses fight over $1,000 bonuses

The NLRB dismissed the union's complaint, saying there was no evidence Disney showed an "anti-union animus" and because it appeared to not have a history of paying bonuses to union members.

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