Friday, October 5, 2018

Our theme-park Halloween event guide; SeaWorld attendance surges; Local haunted attractions take sweat, tears and a lot of blood

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

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October 5, 2018

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Sweets and shrieks: Our theme-park Halloween event guide

Thursday, Oct 4

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.

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

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.

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

Universal Studios Florida chef shares a sampling of 'Stranger Things'

Two Orlando Sentinel Reporters sample treats inspired by "Stranger Things" at the 2018 Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Florida.

Universal Studios Florida offers buffet of scares

The Halloween Horror Nights Scareactor Dining Experience gives guests a chance to meet a few scareactors from the event — while enjoying a dinner buffet at Universal Studios' Classic Monsters Cafe.

Legoland Florida offers new seasonal pass for limited dates in 2018

The "seasonal play pass," which is for Florida residents only, costs $54.99 plus tax and is available for a limited time only, the theme park said.

Weeki Wachee mermaids diving into Sea Life aquarium appearances

The famed Weeki Wachee mermaids have started their extended gig at Sea Life Orlando Aquarium on International Drive

First look/soak: Infinity Falls raft ride at SeaWorld Orlando

Infinity Falls, the new raft ride at SeaWorld Orlando, has hills, spills and a high drench factor. You will get soaked, the theme park promises.

Universal teases new art of Harry Potter roller coaster

Universal has been mum and not provided many details about what the ride will be like or a more specific opening date in 2019.

Disney's Animal Kingdom: Rafiki's Planet Watch is reprieved

Rafiki lives! Rafiki's Planet Watch is no longer on chopping block at Disney's Animal Kingdom. It will close in October but reopen next spring.

Reaction to Rafiki's resurrection at Disney's Animal Kingdom

Social media posts celebrate the surprising news that Rafiki's Planet Watch has been saved at Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park.

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