Tuesday, June 19, 2018

Toy Story Land opening, what to expect; World Cup viewing options; Escape the heat at theme park bar

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

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Disney: How long will lines be at Toy Story Land?

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Here's what Disney-goers can expect when Toy Story Land opens June 30 at Hollywood Studios.

Orlando attractions kick up options for World Cup

Orlando attractions present ways to absorb the World Cup from afar, from big screens to wax figures to Drinking Around the World (Cup) Showcase

Escape the heat at a theme park bar

Get a respite from the heat (but maybe not the crowds) at a bar in the theme parks. Find your perfect oasis from the summer hubbub.

Universal: Aventura Hotel hiring event to be held June 29-30

Universal Orlando and Loews Hotel will be hiring for positions at Aventura Hotel, set to open in August.

Disney Princesses get successful jobs in the real world

What if Disney Princesses had jobs in the real world. Find out what Anna, Elsa, Moana, Rapunzel and the rest would do for a living.

Orlando jobs at theme parks can be fun, strange or both

If you don't want an ordinary job, Orlando's theme parks are the right place to look — Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando and SeaWorld offer the kind of work that can keep boredom from setting in. Here are a few seen this month.

Disney fights over latest tax bill for Grand Floridian, other properties

Disney is once again contesting its tax bill for 11 properties, including the Grand Floridian Resort, according to three new lawsuits filed in Orange County.

Universal Studios: New 'Cinematic Celebration' to cap off park nights

Universal Orlando's Cinematic Celebration features imagery from "Harry Potter" films, "Jurassic World," "The Fast and the Furious" and DreamWorks animation plus a new area for spectators.

Universal shows renderings of Surfside Inn and Suites, opens reservations for 2019 debut

Universal Orlando Resort shows off new renderings, taking reservations for new hotel.

Looking for coaster clues, high-def Harry Potter, more at Islands of Adventure

A walk through Universal's Islands of Adventure theme park passes by roller coaster construction, improvements to a Harry Potter ride and a new resident dinosaur in the Jurassic Park area

Universal: 'Jurassic World' suites set for Royal Pacific hotel

Rooms with dinosaur decor are now available at Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Orlando via its Jurassic World Kids' Suites.

SeaWorld stock rises as attendance, revenues grow

The improved Wall Street performance in recent weeks is good news for SeaWorld Entertainment that's attempting to rebound financially after well-documented challenges.

Disney-MGM Studios moves on from Hollywood dreams to theme park reality

Instead of roller coasters and thrill rides like a traditional theme park, Disney-MGM Studios teased something different. Could Orlando become Hollywood East? But that vision — a place where tourists could get see real movie-making magic at work — faltered over the years.

Disney: Indiana Jones, Osborne Christmas lights and other memorable moments at Hollywood Studios

Here are some memorable moments in the history of Disney-MGM Studios.

Disney faces Pulse, Parkland protest for support of 'NRA sellout' Putnam

Survivors of the mass shootings at Pulse nightclub and Parkland want to pressure Disney to withdraw its support of self-described "NRA sellout" Adam Putnam in his bid for governor by holding a "die-in" at a Disney property sometime this month.

DisneySea expansion includes 'Frozen,' 'Tangled,' 'Peter Pan' attractions

Tokyo DisneySea theme park is adding attractions based on the films "Frozen," "Tangled" and "Peter Pan" that will open in 2022.  The resort also plans a new 475-room hotel that will be connected to the area.

First (and second) look: 'Guardians of the Galaxy — Awesome Mix Live' at Epcot

'Guardians of the Galaxy — Awesome Mix Live,' a live stage show, begins a summertime run at Epcot. You may get hooked on the feeling.

Disney: Passholders can buy $79 ticket for a friend

Some Walt Disney World annual passholders can buy theme park tickets for friends for $79 for a limited time

Disney: Youngest zebras now 'on stage' at Animal Kingdom

Youka and Zalicka, the young zebras recently born at Disney's Animal Kingdom can now be seen by visitors at the theme park's Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail.

Disney World lifts some block-out dates for passholders

Walt Disney World has lifted a chunk the block-out dates for seasonal passholders.  Folks with the Disney Silver Pass and the Disney Weekday Select Pass will be allowed admission to all four of the Disney World theme parks through June 29.

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