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Escape to these not-so-hot spots; 'A Christmas Story' comes to ICE!; Space Exploration Weekend

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

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July 20, 2018

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Not-so-hot spots in Orlando's theme parks

Wednesday, Jul 18

Here are a few escapes from the heat at Orlando theme parks, including a Harry Potter alley, a railroad and a place to hoist a cold one

Orlando Science Center: Space Exploration Weekend set

Space Exploration Weekend scheduled for Orlando Science Center

Deb Wills, founder of Disney fan site All Ears, retires

Deb Wills, founder of All Ears, has sold the website and retired. She's still going to Disney World though.

Gaylord Palms to tell 'A Christmas Story' theme in ICE

"A Christmas Story," Classic holiday movie "A Christmas Story" will be presented in ICE, the elaborate ice-sculpture attraction at Gaylord Palms starting in mid-November.

True colors shine in Universal Orlando's new fountains-n-fireworks finale

Scenes from Universal Orlando's new nighttime lagoon show, 'Cinematic Celebration,' which debuted Monday night, July 16, 2018, at Universal Studios Florida. The show employs music, projected imagery from favorite films onto colorful dancing fountains and water cannons, all flanked by blasting fire

SeaWorld Orlando teases new photo of Infinity Falls

SeaWorld lags behind Universal and Disney which already opened their new rides for the year.

5 questions with Chef Rick Bayless of Frontera Cocina in Disney Springs

Chef Rick Bayless has dedicated his life to promoting authentic Mexican cuisine, particularly by showcasing the food of different regions. The seven-time James Beard Foundation award winner is using his Disney Springs restaurant, Frontera Cocina, to do just that. 

Disney sued by dog trainer who takes poodles to parks

Susan Grill, who lives with epilepsy and migraines, is accusing the theme park operator of harassing her when she brings the animals to the park.

Universal Studios debuts night show this week

Universal Studios has launched its new night show that pays homage to Harry Potter, Jurassic Park and other movie moments with fireworks and fountains.

Ex-Disney performer sues, saying pregnancy cost her job at Animal Kingdom

The ballerina, who has been an equity Disney performer since 2013, played a bluebird during "Can You Feel Love The Love Tonight" in an aerial part of the show.

Florida theme parks document visitors' health problems in new report

The most serious case was a 71-year-old man on vacation who suffered a heart attack in a wave pool and died at Disney's Blizzard Beach water park last month.

Disney lifeguards tried to save tourist's life after he was found unconscious, report says

It was 11:59 a.m. when James Persons was reported unconscious in the wave pool known at Melt-Away Bay at Disney's Blizzard Beach water park.

Tourist dies after heart attack at Disney's Blizzard Beach

A man died June 10 after he had a heart attack at Walt Disney World's Blizzard Beach water park.

Enzo's Hideaway offers Italian fare paired with prohibition-style cocktails

Enzo's Hideaway feels a world away from its nearby sister restaurant, Maria & Enzo's in Disney Springs. This is thanks to its location off the main drag of Disney Springs in a faux old rum runner tunnel and prohibition-style cocktails.

Baby manatee at SeaWorld gets his last bottle — a step closer to going back to wild

For a final time this week, Jennifer Parnell cradled an orphaned baby manatee now about the weight of an NFL linebacker to feed him a lunchtime bottle. Jose the calf was moving on — a small victory in Parnell's career that can be often marked with loss and relentless hours.

First look: 'Universal Orlando's Cinematic Celebration'

The new Universal Orlando's Cinematic Celebration" will feature prancing fountains, layer upon layer of projections, fireworks, enormous panda heads and more.

Disney World holiday plans include Toy Story Land, 'Up' show

Toy Story Land gets a sprinkling of holiday cheer: The new Alien Swirling Saucers ride at Disney's Hollywood Studios will have festive songs added to its soundtrack. Plus, the Animal Kingdom "Up" show will incorporate Diwali, a festival of lights observed in India.  

Sea Life Orlando marks Shark Month with 'sharkfie' opportunities

Sea Life Orlando Aquarium celebrates Shark Month with the introduction of a behind-the-glass selfie — a.k.a. a "sharkfie" —  taken by the I-Drive attraction's divers.

D23, Disney's fan club, set for Comic-Con sessions

D23 — official fan club of Walt Disney Co. — will present panels at San Diego Comic-Con for the first time. They will be tied to the 90th birthday of Mickey Mouse and the 25-year mark of "The Nightmare Before Christmas." 

Man injured in fall at Walt Disney World hours after worker was killed in separate accident

A man was injured in an industrial accident at Walt Disney World late Monday, hours after a man was killed in a separate incident. The address for the later accident was Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge.

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