Tuesday, August 21, 2018

SeaWorld Orlando's Infinity Falls ride; Universal adds Horrors of Blumhouse to HHN; Disney's PhotoPass Day

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

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

Sunday, Aug 19

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.

Universal: Look for 'Michael Myers' house at Halloween Horror Nights

"Halloween 4: The Return of Michale Myers" will be part of the 2018 edition of Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios theme park.

At Universal Studios, college student says he rode E.T. Adventure 56 times in one day

E.T. Adventure is often overlooked. But John Porto appreciates it, so much so he rode it 56 times in a single day, he says.

'Deal or No Deal': Howie Mandel likes Orlando audiences

Howie Mandel praises the excited audiences for 'Deal or No Deal' at Universal Orlando Resort, and he enjoys the long shoots, which don't rush the emotion, nerves and excitement.

SeaWorld Orlando: Rudolph & friends will become longtime holiday offering through 2024

SeaWorld Entertainment announced it has extended a contract to bring Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and friends into several theme parks — including Orlando — through January 2024.

SeaWorld Orlando: Thrill rides set for late runs on Aug. 17

SeaWorld Orlando's thrill rides — including Manta, Mako and Kraken — will operate late on Aug. 17, which is Thrill Fest Ride Night

SeaWorld Orlando brewing up new craft beer festival

SeaWorld Orlando is continuing its beer fun with a new craft beer festival this fall.

Epcot: What's up with Festival Center? And where did craft beer go?

Epcot's Festival Center will be home to Craft Drafts, seminars, souvenirs and a wine shop during Disney's Food & Wine Fest. It remains in the old Wonders of Life building.

Two sets of twins get married, honeymoon at Walt Disney World

Two sets of twins that were married one day apart spent their honeymoon at Walt Disney World.

Disney: Livestream for Animal Kingdom sunrise set for Wednesday

Walt Disney World will livestream the sun coming up over Animal Kingdom theme park.

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