Tuesday, September 18, 2018

Epcot's IllumiNations ending in 2019; Orlando Science Center makes hay with new Hive; First look at HHN 2018

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

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Epcot's IllumiNations is ending in 2019, Disney says

Monday, Sep 17

The laser and fireworks show that's entertained visitors since 1999 will be replaced by a new show although Disney did not offer many details about what the replacement will be.

Orlando Science Center makes hay with new Hive

Orlando Science Center's new Hive is a hands-on creative space for makers, ranging from finger knitting to 3-D printers.

First look: Universal's Halloween Horror Nights 2018

First night of Halloween Horror Nights features a gob of Demogorgons, plenty of Poltergeist and (YIKES!) the '80s are alive at Universal scare fest .

SeaWorld Orlando, Busch Gardens offer BOGO deal; Disney gives hotel discounts for Hurricane Florence evacuees

People from North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia can buy a single-day ticket and then get one for free.

Walt Disney once banned alcohol. Now Orlando theme parks say, 'Drink up'

In honor of Disneyland planning to serve alcohol next year, here's a cheers-filled look at a brief history of booze at theme parks in Central Florida.

SeaWorld's Halloween party starts this week

SeaWorld Orlando announced its Halloween Spooktacular debuts Saturday and continues every Saturday and Sunday until Oct. 28 just before Halloween.

SeaWorld: Kraken roller coaster ditches virtual reality headsets

Kraken, a steel floorless coaster built in 2000, had a short-lived experiment of virtual reality that was added in June 2017 to get the older ride a different feel. By mid-August, the VR headsets were completely removed.

Chill with penguins at SeaWorld tour

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.

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