Tuesday, October 9, 2018

Forever Florida explains why it shut down; Andretti attraction amps up new VR roller coasters; Scream! You're on haunted house candid camera

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

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October 9, 2018

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Forever Florida explains why it shut down, plans limited reopening Friday

Monday, Oct 8

The nature park will allow guests to use the Zip Line and Adventure Park activities beginning Friday, according to an email from the park.

Andretti attraction amps up new VR roller coasters

Andretti attraction near International Drive introduces virtual-reality coaster that transports riders to far-off thrill rides

Scream! You're on haunted house candid camera

We set up cameras in the Orlando Haunted Maze to capture visitors at the height of their scares. Check out their spooktacular reactions!

Halloween Horror Nights: Academy of Villains show brings big, new approach

Universal's Halloween Horror Nights has put "Academy of Villains: Cyberpunk" show on its main stage in the wake of popular "Bill & Ted" production.

A very gourd guide to pumpkin patches and corn mazes in Central Florida

Here's a list of all of the pumpkin patch and crop maze fun you can have in Orlando and Central Florida this fall.

8 spooktacular ghost tours to send shivers up your spine

With Halloween just around the corner, here's a list of Central Florida ghost tours that will send shivers up your spine.

A list of Central Florida haunted attractions beyond the theme park gates

Check out the list of off-the-beaten-path haunted houses and attractions in Orlando and Central Florida

IAAPA selects Hal McEvoy as its new president

Longtime SeaWorld exec Hal McEvoy has been hired to be president and CEO of IAAPA, the Orlando-based trade association for worldwide attractions.

SeaWorld is building a new thrill water slide and selling $9.99 monthly annual pass

SeaWorld officials discuss what's coming to Orlando: A new water ride, Sesame Street land and lower-cost annual passes.

Glenn Birket, UCF alumnus, honored for his work on Disney, Universal projects

The group — some whose careers includes projects at Disney and Universal — were recognized for their work at the Themed Entertainment Association's convention earlier this month in Orlando.

Sweets and shrieks: Our theme-park Halloween event guide

See what's fun and frightful during Halloween events at Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, SeaWorld Orlando and Legoland Florida

SeaWorld: Attendance keeps surging after past struggles

Attendance has grown as SeaWorld has added new beer festivals and late-night shows and vowed to build more attractions or events at each park every year to compete and draw more visitors.

Haunted attraction takes sweat, tears and a lot of blood

The Orlando Haunted Maze is a passion project for owner George Goldstein and crew.

Disney CEO Bob Iger featured on Time magazine cover

Walt Disney Co. CEO Bob Iger appears on cover of Time magazine, which talks about the company's upcoming streaming service, mentions theme parks.

SeaWorld: Going over Infinity Falls, by the numbers

For Infinity Falls, SeaWorld uses 700 trees, 2,100 feet of trough and 900,000 gallons of water at any time. Here's the raft ride, by the numbers

Universal: Annual-pass deal tacks on 6 extra months

Some annual passes will actually be good for 18 months under a new promotion by Universal Orlando. It works for passholders who want to renew as well.

Bok Tower holiday schedule includes global concert with new piece by its carillonneur

Bok Tower carillon player Geert D'hollander wrote music for the dedicated of a bell tower in Belgium. The world will join in on Nov. 11.

Adult night returns Orlando Science Center, includes poop talk

Science Night Live, a 21-and-up event at Orlando Science Center, is back on Oct. 6, and it features "Let's Talk About Poop" and more.

First riders at Infinity Falls give good reviews

The Infinity Falls rapids raft ride at SeaWorld Orlando had been in soft-opening mode since Sept. 28. Members of the media were invited to a grand opening for the ride Thursday morning.

Disney: Meet Vampirina character at Hollywood Studios

Disney World guest can now see Vampirina, a Disney Junior character, at Hollywood Studios

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