Friday, August 10, 2018

Looking back at Mickey Mouse; 'Poltergeist' tapped as HHN house; 5 underrated theme-park rides and experiences

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

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Looking back at Mickey Mouse as his 90th birthday looms

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Walt Disney Co. is planning several events tied to Mickey Mouse's upcoming 90th birthday. A special birthday portrait was commissioned and revealed by D23, Disney's official fan club.

Universal: 'Poltergeist' tapped as Halloween Horror Nights house

Classic supernatural flick "Poltergeist" will get the haunted house treatment at the 2018 edition of Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios.

5 underrated theme-park rides and experiences

Among the underrated theme-park rides are SeaWorld's Mako coaster, E.T. at Universal Studios and Legoland's Rescue Academy.

Disney: Mandrill born at Animal Kingdom

A baby mandrill, a colorful monkey, was born at Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park.

Brunch Punch: Chef Art Smith's Homecomin' in Disney Springs

A word of warning: I lay on my couch refusing to eat anything else for the rest of the day following brunch at Chef Art Smith's Homecomin'. Southern fare is not something to indulge in if you'd like to run errands afterward.

Disney taste test: 3 sweet treats now at Magic Kingdom

New Disney World desserts are spotted all over Magic Kingdom, including a Peter Pan Float and an "Incredibles" themed set of sundaes.

Universal: Seeds of Extinction house set for Halloween Horror Nights

The Seeds of Extinction haunted house set for Universal's Halloween Horror Nights will feature the lush but vicious aftermath of a meteor strike on Earth.

Disney developing Tamron Hall talk show

Tamron Hall says she is "so thrilled" to partner with Disney|ABC on a daytime talk show that will be 'unconventional, fun, intimate and sometimes even raw.'

4R Restaurant Group opening new concept in Disney Springs

4R Restaurant Group, the owners of 4 Rivers Smokehouse and Winter Park's The Coop, will be rolling in the  4R Cantina Barbacoa Food Truck to Disney Springs this month.

First look: Universal opens Boutique with Marvel merchandise

Boutique, a store stocked with Marvel merchandise, is now open at Universal's Islands of Adventure theme park.

SeaWorld Orlando: More Praise Wave concerts set

SeaWorld schedules another round of Praise Wave concerts with performances by Michael W. Smith and the Newsboys.

Universal is giving passholders extra love

As part of the promotion, Universal said its offering discounts and other deals and giving passholders free buttons while supplies last from Aug. 13 to Sept. 30.

Disney World: Look at latest Epcot construction

Disney World construction — including work on Guardians of the Galaxy, Ratatouille rides — continues at Epcot.

Does SeaWorld attendance rebound continue? Theme park company set to release earnings Monday

Does SeaWorld give an update on its CEO search?

Disney: 'Lion King' dinner packages set for Animal Kingdom

Dinner packages tied to "Festival of the Lion King" are coming to Disney's Animal Kingdom. They include reserved seating and a meal at Tiffins restaurant.

'American Idol' auditions at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex

'American Idol' winner Maddie Poppe will be at the Orlando auditions that kick off a new season for the singing contest on ABC. The Aug. 25 event will be at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort.

First bite: Disney's Be Our Guest Restaurant starts serving prix-fixe dinner menu

Be Our Guest, one of the more popular restaurants in Disney's Magic Kingdom, has transitioned to a prix-fixe dinner menu. Is the $55 per adult price tag worth it?

Disney's Epcot International Food and Wine Festival menus released

Start making your plan of foodie attack by perusing the newly released menus for this year's Epcot International Food and Wine Festival. The event will be held from Aug. 30-Nov. 12. Park admission is required.

Disney will permanently allow dogs in some resorts, theme park blogger reports

Last year, Disney announced it planned to charge $50 to $75 a night to cover cleaning fees and allow visitors to bring their dogs.

Last call: What's going away soon at Orlando's theme parks

End of summer means end of some theme-park activities at Walt Disney World and other Orlando attractions.

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