Friday, September 14, 2018

Chill with penguins at SeaWorld tour; Scaredy-cat guide to HHN; Sensory-friendly day at Sea Life Orlando, Madame Tussauds

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

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September 14, 2018

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Chill with penguins at SeaWorld tour

Thursday, Sep 13

SeaWorld Orlando guests have a chance to learn more about penguins as well as a look how the theme park cares for these birds during the Penguins Up-Close Tour.

Our guide for scaredy-cats going to Universal's Halloween Horror Nights

Universal's Halloween Horror Nights is looming. Here's our guide for jittery event-goers. (You are not alone. In a good way.)

Sea Life Orlando, Madame Tussauds set for first 'sensory-friendly day'

International Drive attractions Madame Tussauds and Sea Life Orlando aquarium will hold a sensory-friendly day in conjunction with Autism Speaks later this month.

Theme Park Faker: Universal's Halloween Horror Nights survival guide

Get ready for a jumbo-sized Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios. Or at least know how to fake it.

Disney: Wreck-It Ralph VR set for Disney Springs

Wreck-It Ralph virtual-reality experience to come to Disney Springs in fall of 2018

Universal: 'Sindbad' show about to ride off into sunset

"The Eighth Voyage of Sindbad," a long-running stunt show at Universal's Islands of Adventure, is about to close forever.

Universal adds 'Stranger Things' food, '80s drinks to Halloween Horror Nights menu

Food inspired by "Stranger Things" and drinks with a 1980s theme will be served at Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights

Busch Gardens adding coaster in '19, another thrill ride in 2020

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay adding two thrill rides: Tigris roller coaster in 2019, another ride on site of Gwazi in 2020

SeaWorld tour reveals 9 facts about penguins, exhibit

Here are some facts about penguins and their exhibit at SeaWorld shared during the theme park's Penguins Up-Close Tour.

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

"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.

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