Tuesday, December 4, 2018

46 theme park rides, 1 day; KSC revamps holiday light show; 5 Disney gifts you didn't know you needed

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

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December 4, 2018

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Disney World fanatics try to tackle all 46 rides in a single, hectic day

Tuesday, Dec 4

There were 46 rides running at Walt Disney World. Was it possible to hit them all — Epcot, Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom and the juggernaut Magic Kingdom — in a single day?

Kennedy Space Center: Revamped Holidays in Space light show set

Reimagined Holidays in Space light show to debut at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex on Dec. 14.

5 spot-on Disney gifts you didn't know you needed to buy

This Disney World gift guide highlights five not-too-expensive items for holiday shoppers to consider.

Disney sells one million mobile dining orders

It's taken more than a year for Disney to sell one million orders on its app.

Cirque du Soleil casting call gives clues to new Disney World show

The leading character for the still unnamed show is described — and a hint to the possible opening date is revealed.

Disney: Last call for Magic Kingdom train rides — for a while

Operation of Walt Disney World Railroad will be suspended temporarily in order to build "Tron" ride in Tomorrowland

Disney: Mouse-ear headbands salute Epcot sights — plus a social-media sensation

Epcot's Spaceship Earth is incorporated into Disney's headgear, along with flags of World Showcase countries and one Future World sight.

Disney World: Holidays extend the flurry of Epcot fests

Disney World's festival season keeps rolling along as Epcot salutes the holidays just days after wrapping up the Food & Wine Fest

User Guide: SeaWorld's Christmas Celebration

SeaWorld's Christmas Celebration includes live shows, meet-ups with Rudolph and plenty of holiday decorations throughout the theme park.

Disney will live stream Epcot's Candlelight Processional with Neil Patrick Harris

Epcot's Candlelight Processional will streamed live for the first time on Dec. 4. The narrator will be Neil Patrick Harris.

See Walt Disney World Resort's latest expansion

The Cove at Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort will be built in 2020.

Getting up close and personal with beluga whales

SeaWorld Orlando offers guests an opportunity to get up-close with the park's beluga whales.

Entertainment for all ages at Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party

Orlando arts writer Matthew J. Palm checks out the entertainment at Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party — and tries his hand at some singing and dancing.

Orlando Science Center dinosaurs get that holiday glow

Dinos in Lights show is the new holiday offering at Orlando Science Center, with a T-Rex at centerstage

Disney update: Getting Mickey and Minnie ride ready

Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway ride, set to open in 2019, will feature old-school sound effects, fresh new music at Disney's Hollywood Studios

First look: Ralph Breaks VR experience at Disney Springs

Ralph Wrecks VR, a virtual-reality attraction, join Star Wars experience at The Void at Disney Springs.

SeaWorld is sued over contract for ticket price strategy

Pricetag USA, based in Atlanta, filed the lawsuit seeking more than $15,000 in Orange Circuit Court earlier this month.

For full-time college student working at Disney, wage increases are 'gonna be huge'

Maddy Johnson lives day to day, moment to moment. She works full-time at Walt Disney World while also enrolling full-time as a student at the University of Central Florida.

Update: What's up with Disney Skyliner gondola system?

Sometime in fall 2019, we should be able to look to the skies above Walt Disney World and see the Disney Skyliner in action.

Universal's Volcano Bay, Woodbury earn Thea Awards

Mark Woodbury, president of Universal Creative, and Volcano Bay water park were among the annual theme-park award winners from TEA

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