Tuesday, October 30, 2018

Halloween light show set for I-Drive wheel; World of Disney store reopens; HHN: What we saw

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

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Halloween light show set for I-Drive wheel

Monday, Oct 29

International Drive's Icon Orlando 360 wheel will be site of a Halloween-driven light show through Oct. 31.

World of Disney store reopens with new merchandise, nods to past

World of Disney, the giant store at Disney Springs, has reopened with an airy look and new merchandise, including a Mickey Mouse Club collection.

Halloween Horror Nights: What we saw with the lights on in Carnival Graveyard house

A lights-on tour of Carnival Graveyard at Universal's Halloween Horror Nights reveals scary details, big babies and random relics from previous editions of HHN,

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.

First look: 'A Christmas Story' ice exhibit at Gaylord Palms

Work has begun Gaylord Palms' holiday attraction called ICE, which will bring a well-below freezing version of "A Christmas Story" to Florida.

Disney World: 5 frights heading into Halloween

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

Disney CEO Robert Iger ranks among top leaders by Harvard Business Review

Robert Iger, Disney's chief since 2005, has appeared on the list before

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.

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