Tuesday, January 15, 2019

Epcot readies arts fest for big encore; History center event celebrates Heritage Day; Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party tickets already on sale

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

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January 15, 2019

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Disney: Epcot readies arts fest for big encore

Tuesday, Jan 15

The Epcot International Festival of the Arts will begin at Disney World on Jan. 18 and have more music, food and workshops for visitors

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Captain Marvel brings female empowerment to Disney Cruise Line

Disney Cruise Line's Marvel Day At Sea sailings are adding Captain Marvel to the cast during 10 sailings on Disney Magic through March 2019.

Ed Moriarty, Disney Springs pioneer and Ron Jon president, dies at 77

One of the early Walt Disney World Resort employees, who was hired in 1967, dies at age 77.

Legoland Florida: Free annual passes for 3-year-olds, 4-year-olds

Legoland Florida offers, for a limited time, free annual passes for visitors ages 3 or 4. It can only be purchased at the gate of Winter Haven park.

Disney World: 3-day ticket deal back for Florida residents

Disney World is bringing back its 3-day Discover Disney Ticket for Florida residents, although the price has gone up.

Sooner, longer, goner: Theme-park festivals are in flux

As SeaWorld Orlando prepares to have special events year-round, Universal changes time frames for two and Disney ups the ante at Epcot.

Disney introduces logo for Hollywood Studios' 30th anniversary

Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse are front and center of the new 30th anniversary logo for Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park.

Kids 5 and under can get free SeaWorld admission for 2019

For the limited offer, children must be registered online by Jan. 27 to get Preschool Cards, which must be redeemed inside the park by Feb. 28, SeaWorld said.

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