Tuesday, June 5, 2018

Discovery Cove adds animal tour; Forbidden Journey now in 4K-HD; Starflyer debuts

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

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June 5, 2018

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Discovery Cove adds animal tour, massage options

Monday, Jun 4

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 Service Trade Council Union, which represents more than 35,000 Disney World employees, filed an unfair labor complaint in February after the company added strings attached to the $1,000 bonuses it had given to other employees as part of the Republican tax cuts.

Starflyer debut will end long saga for developer Chuck Whittall

Starflyer debut marks end of years-long saga for high-profile developer Chuck Whittall.

New Disney Junior show set for Hollywood Studios

"Disney Junior Dance Party" will debuting this fall at Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park, replacing "Disney Junior — Live on Stage!"

Disney World now offers character-inspired makeovers for all ages

Select Walt Disney World spas and salons now offer "Character Couture" packages, where ages 4 and up can get a customized, character-inspired makeovers.

Orlando Science Center: 'Hall of Heroes' sandwiches in education, nostalgia

The "Hall of Heroes" exhibit at Orlando Science Center looks at superheroes, real and imagined, and traits that can make mild-mannered everyday folk heroic.

First look: Ripley's 'Odd is Art' show in downtown Orlando

The "Odd Is Art" exhibit showcases objects from Orlando-based Ripley Entertainment's vast collection of unusual items. It has pieces made of butterflies, duct tape, cow dung and more.

Disney: Anyone can use Minnie Vans now

The Minnie Vans of Walt Disney World are available to anyone who can summon Lyft now. The transportation service, introduced last year, had only been available to the resort's hotel guests.

Disney to broadcast sunrise over Epcot

Walt Disney World again will share the sunrise over one of its theme parks with the world, this from Epcot. The livestreaming event will begin at 5:45 a.m. Friday.

Disney reveals location of its 'Star Wars' hotel

Walt Disney World got a little more specific about the location of its "Star Wars"-themed hotel that's under development near Hollywood Studios theme park.

First look: Edna Mode, 'Incredibles' expo at Disney World

The Edna Mode character from Disney-Pixar's  "The Incredibles" can now be seen at Magic Kingdom during the Incredible Tomorrowland Expo, part of Walt Disney World's Incredible Summer promotion.

SeaWorld Orlando: Rapids, 'appropriate' drenching await on Infinity Falls ride

Infinity Falls raft ride, set to open this summer at SeaWorld Orlando, will feature two stretches of rapids, a dramatic splashdown and a fair amount of drenched passengers

Superhero-themed exhibit 'Hall of Heroes' opens at Science Center

The "Hall of Heroes" exhibit at the Orlando Science Center will be on display through September 3.

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