Tuesday, January 8, 2019

Tron ride construction disrupts Magic Kingdom; Aquatica now a certified autism center; Disney Springs restaurant Jaleo shows off designs

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

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January 8, 2019

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Disney train, Tomorrowland Speedway disrupted by Tron ride construction at Magic Kingdom

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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.

Jose Andres' Disney Springs restaurant Jaleo shows off design and reveals walk-up window

The creators of the new Jose Andres restaurant at Disney Springs known as Jaleo have released renderings of the project and say it will have a walk-up window for quick-grab Spanish cuisine.

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.

Theme-parks preview 2019: A look beyond Disney's 'Star Wars' land

All eyes are on Disney's Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, but other rides and attractions will debut at Universal, SeaWorld and Legoland in 2019.

Disney: New Year's Eve fireworks livestreamed from Magic Kingdom

"Fantasy in the Sky" fireworks will be livestreamed from Magic Kingdom on New Year's Eve, Disney World announces.

SeaWorld Orlando offers access to 'least seen and most interesting portions of the park'

SeaWorld Orlando's Inside Look tours will be available on the weekends of Jan. 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 and 27.

Disney gives sneak peek of Star Wars land in video

The video shows a few brief glimpses of the two new attractions that are coming to the 14-acre lands set to open in Disneyland sometime in summer 2019 and fall 2019 at Orlando's Hollywood Studios.

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex: More changes ready to lift off

The newly renovated entrance to the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex leads the pack of changes coming to the Brevard County attraction within the next year.

NBA Experience at Disney Springs: What we now know

Disney and the NBA have revealed basketball activities that will be available inside its joint projects set to open at Disney Springs in 2019.

Universal starting Halloween Horror Nights even earlier in 2019

Halloween Horror Nights will get its earliest start ever at Universal Studios in 2019.

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