Friday, September 7, 2018

New book looks back at old Jaws ride; 'Stranger Things' HHN house; Disney adds more After Dark nights

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

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New book looks back at old Jaws ride at Universal

Thursday, Sep 6

"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.

Great Irish Hooley back at Raglan Road

The Great Irish Hooley is back at Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant for its 7th year of bringing special food, drinks and entertainment to this Disney Springs venue.

Epcot Food and Wine Festival: How to pick healthy options

This year's Epcot International Food and Wine Festival, which begins Thursday, boasts 30 marketplace booths serving guest favorites and almost 100 new dishes and drinks — but is there anything for foodies who want to make healthy choices? The answer is yes,

Menus released for Epcot International Food and Wine Festival

Menus released for Epcot International Food and Wine Festival

Wine Bar George pairs hefty wine list with tasty small plates, family-style entrees and more

Wine Bar George gives wine newbies and connoisseurs alike a spot to enjoy some interesting glasses with a menu of small plates, charcuterie boards, and family-style entrees that skew toward Mediterranean cuisine. The Disney Springs restaurant is led my master sommelier George Miliotes. 

Rating Epcot Food and Wine Festival's new dishes, drinks

Orlando Sentinel reporters Dewayne Bevil and Lauren Delgado make their first foray around the world for the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival - and rate a few of the new dishes and drinks.

Disney: Baby giraffe now on savanna at Animal Kingdom

Baby giraffe now visible to visitors to Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park. Aella has moved to the savanna.

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