Friday, December 14, 2018

Gatorland on NPR; Gary Sinise makes Disney dreams come true; SeaWorld rises from its financial funk

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

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Gatorland still grinning after comedian's routine on NPR

Thursday, Dec 13

Comedian Chris Gethard recapped his trip to Gatorland on NPR's 'Live From Here' show, and the Orlando animal attraction laughed along.

'Lt. Dan' makes Disney dreams come true for kids who lost military parents

About 1,750 members of Gold Star families have been at Disney World this week thanks to the Gary Sinise Foundation's Snowball Express program.

In 2018, SeaWorld rises from its financial funk

The tide has turned for SeaWorld. Some analysts say the company made a remarkable comeback the rest of the year.

Disneyland revoking annual passes of souvenir resellers: report

People don't appear to be mad Disneyland is cracking down on merchandise resellers.

SeaWorld interim CEO John Reilly weighs in on company's rebound

The Sentinel asked SeaWorld interim CEO John Reilly to explain the reasons for the company's improvements this year. This is his response Friday in an email:

Lawsuit claims tourist collapsed and died after riding Universal's King Kong ride

Jose Calderon Arana collapsed and died "shortly" after riding Skull Island: Reign of Kong on Dec. 10, 2016, according to a new lawsuit.

Disney: Hollywood Studios lights up After Hours

Disney's After Hours program keeps it light at Hollywood Studios theme park and the newish Toy Story Land.

Aquaman debuts at Madame Tussauds Orlando

Madame Tussauds Orlando introduces an Aquaman figure, based on actor Jason Momoa, to its Justice League exhibit.

Disney Springs restaurants go for greatness with celebrity chefs, modern cuisines

Disney Springs has spent the last four years not only bringing in big celebrity names such as Rick Bayless and Art Smith, but also reinventing its most prolific dining spots. A handful of popular restaurants have taken the leap into revamps at Disney Springs, even those that were doing well.

Top Gun: A manatee rescue story

Animal rescuers from Florida traveled to the Cooper River last week to rescue the large male manatee.

Disney World: Animal Kingdom goes dark, gets roomy After Hours

After Hours event at Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park includes easy access to popular Pandora rides, Mickey bars and elbow room.

SeaWorld Orlando joins Disney and Universal in giving workers a raise

For SeaWorld workers, their pay increases take effect Monday.

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

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 1 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

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