Tuesday, September 11, 2018

A door-to-door lineup of HHN houses; 23 tips for the 23rd anniversary of Epcot Food & Wine; No Celebration of Harry Potter event in 2019

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Universal: A door-to-door lineup of houses at Halloween Horror Nights

Tuesday, Sep 11

"Stranger Things" has happened. Here's an alphabetical listing of the haunted house mazes at the 2018 edition of Universal's Halloween Horror Nights.

23 tips for a fun time at Epcot International Food and Wine Festival

The Epcot International Food and Wine Festival is celebrating its 23rd year of showcasing dishes and drink from around the world from Aug. 30-Nov. 12. 

Universal: No Celebration of Harry Potter event in 2019

There will be no Celebration of Harry Potter event at Universal Orlando in 2019, the theme parks say.

Universal: Rock the Universe back in 2019 — in February

Universal Studios Florida moving Rock the Universe dates to February in 2019. It also annouced that Lecrae, Matthew West and Skillet will be among the performers.

Video: Disney's JAMMitors drum up attention at Epcot food fest

In a new video, Walt Disney World's JAMMitors get their chef off during the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival

Orlando stunt coordinator owns Emmy record

Cort L. Hessler III, a 1987 graduate of West Orange High School, has the most Emmy nominations for a stunt coordinator. He has won once for 'The Blacklist' and could triumph again next month.

New book looks back at old Jaws ride at Universal

"Adventures in Amity: Tales from the Jaws Ride" book, written by Dustin McNeill, looks at the Universal Studios ride's rocky start and talks with theme park executives, skippers, engineers and others.

First look: 'Stranger Things' house for Universal's Halloween Horror Nights

After this, you'll be able to say you've seen "Stranger Things," the haunted house planned for Universal's Halloween Horror Nights.

Disney World adds more After Dark nights

More Disney After Dark nights are scheduled for Magic Kingdom, stretching from early December to early March.

7 magical dishes to celebrate Harry Potter's anniversary

To help celebrate the Harry Potter series first publishing in the U.S. 20 years ago, here's a list of Harry Potter-centric dishes available at Universal Orlando's Wizarding World of Harry Potter. 

Epcot's Spaceship Earth reopens at Walt Disney World after leak

The ride temporarily shut down Sunday after a minor leak. The problems were fixed and the ride reopened later that night.

Universal: Casting Crowns returning to Rock the Universe

Casting Crowns has a long history with Rock the Universe. Members of the group attended the Christian-music festival even before they were a group, says lead vocalist Mark Hall, who used to live in Daytona Beach.

Disney World to livestream 'Boo to You' Halloween parade

The Boo to You parade, a staple of Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, will be livestreamed from Walt Disney World on Sunday.

Disney: How much would it cost to eat one of everything at Epcot food fest?

How much would it cost to eat one of everything at Epcot International Food & Wine Festialv, now going on at Walt Disney World?

One lucky student's summer internship: Ride attractions at Walt Disney World

For more than a month, the 17-year-old's job was to ride attractions, over and over again, at Walt Disney World.

Disney: Rivers of America undergoing standard refurbishment

Magic Kingdom's Rivers of America attraction, which features Liberty Belle riverboat, appears partially drained. Disney says it's a standard refurb.

Disney Springs hotels extend perks through 2019

The guests can arrive earlier or stay later at a Disney park with the Extra Magic Hours. They can also make their reservations for FastPasses 60 days in advance to snag a ride at the most popular attractions.

UF: Disney workers can study everything from business to sports management under new program

Walt Disney Co. employees can pursue several fully online degrees with UF, the Gainesville school said.

Port CEO says 2 of 3 Disney Cruise Line ships headed to Port Canaveral

Port Canaveral CEO John Murray said the port will be the home to at least two of Disney Cruise Line's three new ships with the first arriving as early as November 2021.

Spaceship Earth closed after water leak, Disney says

A Disney spokesperson said the leak occurred Sunday morning inside the theme park's iconic geodesic structure. The ride is expected to reopen by Monday.

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