Broadway singers at Epcot, Universal adds to lounge time, 'Cars' opening

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View In Browser January 18, 2019 orlandosentinel.com Theme Park Rangers ADVERTISEMENT Broadway singers with Disney pedigrees step up for Epcot arts fest Friday, Jan 18 Meredith Inglesby, Steve Blanchard, Kerry Butler and Kevin Massey are among the Broadway singers involved in the Disney concert series at Epcot Read More » Relax: Universal adds 2 months to annual-passholder lounge time An annual-passholder lounge will be around a little longer, Universal Studios theme park has announced. Read More » Disney shares opening date for 'Cars' attraction Lightning McQueen's Racing Academy is set to open at Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park on March 31. Read More » ADVERTISEMENT Madame Tussauds, Sea Life offer free ticket to federal workers affected by shutdown Federal employees affected by government shutdown can get free ticket to Madame Tussuads Orlando and Sea Life aquarium Read More » Universal taking reservations for Dockside Inn, a hotel set to open in 2020 Reservations can now be made for Dockside Inn, the final phase of Universal's Endless Summer Resort. It's due to open in May of 2020. Read More » Universal's Harry Potter ride and Disney's Star Wars will open in 2019. Price hikes may come, too. Star Wars. Harry Potter. Sesame Street. The Lego Movie. Central Florida's theme parks are adding new attractions this year based on beloved IP. Read More » ADVERTISEMENT Ten-year challenge (theme-park edition) spotlights weighty changes In 2019, Disney World saluted Tiana and Buzz Lightyear while Universal awaited Harry Potter. Where are they now, asks the 10-year challenge. Read More » Disney: Epcot readies arts fest for big encore The Epcot International Festival of the Arts will begin at Disney World on Jan. 18 and have more music, food and workshops for visitors Read More » History center event to mark the day Mosquito County became Orange Orange County Regional History Center will mark Heritage Day on Jan. 27, celebrating the day the area dropped its original name of Mosquito County. Read More » Disney: Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party tickets already on sale Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party will begin on Aug. 16 at Magic Kingdom. Disney World has put tickets on sale already. Read More » Disney: Another baby giraffe born at Animal Kingdom Another Masi giraffe has been born at Disney World, this time on the savanna of Animal Kingdom theme park on Monday afternoon Read More » Newly engaged Tim Tebow, fiancee go to Disney World Football star Tim Tebow and his fiancee Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters went to Disney World on Friday, one day after announcing their engagement. Read More » Holy Land Experience's free-admission day scheduled The annual free-admission day for Orlando's Holy Land Experience attraction is set for later this month. Read More » Universal: Pitbull, Macklemore, Becky G set for Mardi Gras concerts Universal Orlando's Mardi Gras celebration for 2019 will include concerts by Pitbull, Macklemore, Becky G, Dan + Shay and more. Read More » Disney: 'IllumiNations' dinner package set as Epcot show begins its farewell A dinner package with a reserved viewing area for Epcot's "IllumiNations" show is being offered at Walt Disney World Read More » Disney train, Tomorrowland Speedway disrupted by Tron ride construction at Magic Kingdom Walt Disney World Railroad and Tomorrowland Speedway are closed for extended time while a "Tron" ride is being built at Magic Kingdom theme park. Read More » SeaWorld's Orlando water park now is a certified autism center Aquatica Orlando is the first water park to hold that distinction in the world, said David Heaton, the water park's vice president. Read More » Universal Studio closes French-themed eatery Hollywood Hills Boulangerie Universal Studios Florida has closed its French-themed bistro on its main strip called Hollywood Hills Boulangerie. Read More » Star Wars land could open in June at Disneyland, Bob Iger says .Barron's recently published a story after an exclusive media tour of Galaxy's Edge in California as well as a lengthy Q&A with Bob Iger. Read More » Disney: Kevin from 'Up' set for Animal Kingdom visits Kevin, the big bird from Disney-Pixar film "Up," will be making appearances at Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park beginning in February. Read More » advertisement Unsubscribe   |   Newsletters   |   Privacy Policy   |   Terms of Service Copyright © 2019 | Orlando Sentinel | 633 N. Orange Ave. Orlando, FL 32801 ABOUT THIS EMAIL You received this email because you are following the Theme Park Rangers newsletter.