Friday, August 24, 2018

Last HHN house announced; Toy Story Land early starts for sale; Universal wants to widen Sand Lake Road

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

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August 24, 2018

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Universal announces last haunted house, adds 2 Horror Nights dates

Tuesday, Aug 21

ScaryTales haunted house added to Universal's Halloween Horror Nights lineup plus the event will be two nights more than originally scheduled.

Disney to sell early morning starts to Toy Story Land

Toy Story Land visitors can start their day ahead of the crowds with a "Early Morning Magic" event now on sale at Walt Disney World.

Universal wants to widen part of Sand Lake Road amid talk of building new theme park

The new permit application comes as the theme park operator is pursuing a major expansion in Orlando.

Pictures: Universal Orlando's Aventura Hotel debuts

Scenes from a preview of the new Aventura Hotel, set to open to guests this weekend at Universal Orlando.

Merlot-red alert: Disney breaks out Epcot's food-fest merchandise

Get ready for merlot red, the signature color of merchandise for the 2018 edition of the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival at Walt Disney World.

Picture it: Disney's tiger cubs turn 1 year old

Walt Disney World celebrates the first birthday of its tiger cubs, Anala and Jedi.

Time magazine: Disney's 'Avatar' land makes 100 best places list

Time magazine has selected Pandora — the World of Avatar at Walt Disney World as one of "the world's greatest places" for 2018.

Disney World events to mark Mickey Mouse's 90th birthday

Walt Disney World will celebrate the 90th birthday of Mickey Mouse in November. Also coming up: World's Biggest Mouse Party.

Disney fans: It's not too early for Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

Yes, Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party season is back upon us at Walt Disney World, and there are new treats to behold at Magic Kingdom.

Rapids churn in SeaWorld Orlando's Infinity Falls ride but still no open date set

For the first time, it felt like Infinity Falls was real. bout 900,000 gallons of water filled the troughs. Four massive pumps pushed out water fast enough to fill up a home's swimming pool in about seven seconds.

Universal adds Horrors of Blumhouse maze to Halloween lineup

Horrors of Blumhouse will feature scenes from "Happy Death Day" and "The First Purge" at Universal's Halloween Horror Nights event, which begins Sept. 14.

Disney: PhotoPass Day focuses on rare opportunties

Disney PhotoPass Day gives rare photo opportunities to theme park guests (and makes one mean Dole Whip).

Universal: 'Sindbad' show closing at Islands of Adventure

"The Eighth Voyage of Sindbad" show will end its long run at Islands of Adventure theme park next month, Universal Orlando has confirmed.

3 things to know about the 4R Cantina Barbacoa Food Truck in Disney Springs

The 4R Cantina Barbacoa Food Truck will be stationed across from Ghirardelli's in the Marketplace neighborhood. The eatery is a departure from the brand's 4 Rivers Smokehouse and The Coop, with a menu inspired by barbacoa. 

Family pays it forward with pressed penny bracelets, owls

The Edwards family, of Ridgeland, S.C., are hiding polymer clay owls and paracord pressed penny bracelets on Saturday, Aug. 18, and Sunday, Aug. 19, at Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure.

Cinemark taking over Universal CityWalk theaters, plans renovation

Universal CityWalk's theater complex will become known as Universal Cinemark, losing the AMC part of its name. Renovations are planned.

13 creepy cute Halloween desserts at Disney's Magic Kingdom

Creepy cute desserts will be materializing in Disney's Magic Kingdom this Halloween season. Most are only available during Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, a special Halloween-themed event that starts Aug. 17 — but some will be sold at the park through Oct. 31. 

Get a birds-eye view from Universal's Aventura, and other rooftop bars

Aventura Hotel opened Thursday with Universal Orlando's first rooftop pub, Bar 17.

Fiesta Aquatica — featuring Latin music, foods — debuts in September

SeaWorld Orlando's water park, will begin a new event called Fiesta Aquatica in September.

Universal Orlando's sleek, high-tech Aventura hotel debuts

Universal Orlando's high-tech Aventura Hotel opens after years of planning, growing the company's hotel room total here to more than 6,000 while other Central Florida hotels plan new rooms as well, particularly near Orange County Convention Center.

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