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New Universal packages for Mardi Gras; Josh Strickland performs at Epcot; Ron Jon Surf Shop opening at Disney Springs

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

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February 19, 2019

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Universal: New packages for Mardi Gras parade, Bayou Boil

Friday, Feb 15

Mardi Gras add-ons at Universal Studios include a Bayou Boil and/or reserved seating for parade and end-of-night spectacular called "Cinematic Celebration."

Josh Strickland happy to spread Disney's musical message of love

Josh Strickland — the original "Tarzan" in Disney's Broadway musical — performs at Epcot's International Festival of the Arts this week.

Ron Jon Surf Shop opening at Disney Springs

Florida's Ron Jon Surf Shop is opening a new store at Disney Springs, Disney officials said Friday.

Orlando's Voctave is hitting the high notes

The a cappella group branches out with a collaboration with the Bach Festival Society, a new management company and a new role at Rollins College.

Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill captures ingredients at their best

Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill is more than a refresh of the celebrity chef's previous iteration of his Disney Springs eatery, Wolfgang Puck Grand Café. The new restaurant serves a more elegant offering of the chef's California-inspired atmosphere — and cuisine with a Mediterranean flavor.

National Hippo Day: Visit Florida's only resident hippopotamus

Celebrate National Hippo Day on Feb. 15 with a trip to Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park to meet Lu, Florida's only resident hippopotamus.

Old Florida law says Disney can build a nuclear power plant. Legislators could change that.

A Disney historian says there's no evidence the theme park has ever seriously moved forward on building a nuclear power plant but it shows how much political leverage Disney had before it built the Magic Kingdom in 1971.

A Valentine's Day love story. They met over the phone at Disney and got engaged in front of Indiana Jones.

They were Disney co-workers, although they had never met since they were based in different cities. Whenever Christopher Copeland was stuck on a question working with vacationers on the reservations telephone line, Joy from the employee help desk usually guided him.

Disney bird watch: Kevin, as seen in 'Up,' nests at Animal Kingdom

Disney's Animal Kingdom is now the home of Kevin, the big colorful bird character from the Disney-Pixar film "Up!"

Baby walrus watch: SeaWorld Orlando anticipates birth this spring

Kaboodle, SeaWorld Orlando's female walrus, is expected to give birth to her second calf this spring, the theme park announced.

See which 4 Central Florida hotels get diamond awards from AAA travel club

Four Central Florida hotels have earned AAA's highest ratings, the travel club revealed Tuesday.

Disney World gondolas are in test mode

The gondolas that are set to begin taking passengers this fall are in testing mode, Disney said in its parks blog.

SeaWorld Orlando's shark tour takes guests on a fin-tastic adventure

A SeaWorld Orlando tour takes guests up-close with sharks.

SeaWorld Orlando gives the scoop on sharks

A SeaWorld Orlando instructor shares shark facts during a recent Sharks Up-Close Tour at the park.

Disney World goes feet first into new dance parties

Theme-park guests are moving to dance parties based on "The Lion King" and Disney Junior shows.

SeaWorld Orlando: 2 new beluga whales in Wild Arctic exhibit

Two new beluga whales have moved into the Wild Arctic exhibit at SeaWorld Orlando theme park.

Blue alert: Disney previews Will Smith's 'Aladdin' look

New trailer shows that Will Smith is working blue as Genie in Disney's live-action remake of 'Aladdin'

Universal Studios' farting troll amuses guests

Universal Orlando Resort guests react to the newest "Trolls" character at Universal Studios Florida: Guy Diamond.

Free hotel rooms: 'Corruption' for some Florida officials, not others | Commentary

Universal Orlando gives millions in freebies to Florida legislators. Why is that OK when other public officials who take freebies are arrested on "corruption" charges? It's not.

Universal, SeaWorld, Epcot festivals collide; feasts of concerts and food arrive

Universal's Mardi Gras and SeaWorld's Seven Seas fests kick off and join the festival mix with Epcot's arts fest. The result: Lots of concerts and food.

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