Friday, October 26, 2018

Disney World frights | Rock the Universe | Hollywood Studios parking

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

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Disney World: 5 frights heading into Halloween

Wednesday, Oct 24

There are scares intentionally build into rides and attractions Walt Disney World's theme parks. Now you know why those grim ghosts are grinning.

Universal: Rock the Universe concert lineups set for February

The musical acts for Rock the Universe, a Christian-music festival at Universal Studios, have been set. Friendly reminder: It's in February next year.

Coming soon: New parking-lot entrance for Disney's Hollywood Studios

How people drive to Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park changes Nov. 8. Old entrances are closing ; new one will be accessed via Osceola Parkway.

Taste test: Disney gets spooky, pumpkin-y with desserts

Disney World's cupcakes and other desserts are full of pumpkin and Halloween themes this time of year.

Universal: Blue Man Group's autism-friendly show is set for December

Since 2015, the show at Universal has put on a show that caters to people with autism where earplugs are available, the sounds aren't so loud and the interactions between the audience are limited.

Disney pass holders wonder if annual ticket price is getting too steep

Disney annual passes are on the rise — for the second time this year. Will that stop people from renewing?

Disney: Ultimate Christmas Package on sale again

Disney Ultimate Christmas Package — loaded with holiday activities, theme park tickets and a five-night hotel stay at Disney World — is now on sale.

True story: Fake Theme Park creator writes book

Jason Ginsburg has taken his Fake Theme Park posts, enhanced them in an Amazon e-book "If the Princess Rolls Her Eyes, Your Wish Will Come True"

Disney Skyliner gondola construction 'making progress'

Disney Skyliner is under construction and "making progress"— although Disney still has not given an opening date — according to a Disney parks blog post Friday.

Military members honored with free admission to Brevard Zoo over Veterans Day weekend

Brevard Zoo celebrates current and former military with free admission over Veterans Day weekend.

New Disney resort will open at former River Country water park site in 2022

In addition to building several new attractions at the theme parks — the biggest being Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge that opens in 2019 at Hollywood Studios — Disney is also constructing more hotel rooms.

Universal: Butterbeer sales top 20 million

Universal Orlando has sold more than 20 million butterbeers at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, the resort has announced.

History center: Getting to know Orlando's genomes

Orange County Regional History Center puts local faces and emphasis on traveling exhibit that's about the science of genomes.

Universal adds 1 more evening to Halloween Horror Nights lineup

Halloween Horror Nights just got 1 day longer. Universal has added Oct. 30 to the HHN28 lineup. Tickets are now on sale.

Map shows Disney World, Orlando from new angles

A interactive map by the New York Times shows every building in the country, including those at Walt Disney World and Universal and in Orlando.

Icon Orlando's Fly & Dine deal incorporates nearby restaurants, 1 rotation in wheel

International Drive attraction and restaurants team up for meal, one ride aboard Icon Orlando observation wheel in Fly & Dine offer

SeaWorld: Jack Hanna, craft beer fest, Christmas celebration set for November

Next month, SeaWorld will host Jack Hanna, a new craft-beer festival and launch its Christmas celebration.

International Sloth Day: Slow down to celebrate this Saturday

International Sloth Day is Oct. 20, and there are tons of ways to celebrate these mammals that remind us sometimes we need to just slow down and hang out.

Epcot tour takes guests behind the seeds of Living with the Land

Walt Disney World's Behind the Seeds walking tour allows guests to see the Integrated Pest Management Facility, Biotechnology Lab for Crop Improvement, four greenhouses and the fish farm at the Living with the Land attraction at Epcot.

Disney: 2 visitors report falling ill at Magic Kingdom

Every quarter, theme parks disclose to the state any ride-related injuries or illnesses that required an immediate hospital stay of at least 24 hours.

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