Friday, February 1, 2019

Super Bowl star might come here; Comics, novel will introduce fans to Galaxy's Edge planet; Manatee stressed from cold rescued at SeaWorld Orlando

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

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Disney World: Super Bowl star might come here — or not

Thursday, Jan 31

A player from the winning Super Bowl team may get thrown a parade at Disney World ... or maybe Disneyland instead.

Star Wars: Comics, novel will introduce Disney fans to Galaxy's Edge planet

Marvel comics, novel will introduce the world to Batuu before Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge opens at Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park this year.

Manatee stressed from cold rescued at SeaWorld Orlando

SeaWorld Orlando, a theme park with rides but an area behind the scenes for animal rehabilitation, is caring for its manatee stressed out by the cold of 2019.

Disney: Acts announced for expanded Garden Rocks concert series

Epcot's Garden Rocks concerts are growing into a seven-day schedule with old faves (Spinners, Hermits) and some newer singing acts.

Disney Theatrical wins environmental award

Disney Theatrical Productions won the Green Broadway Award, it was announced Thursday in Orlando.

National Serpent Day: Slink into Reptile World Serpentarium to see snakes

Central Floridians can celebrate National Serpent Day on Feb. 1 at Reptile World Serpentarium and a few other locations.

Disney reveals more about Skyliner's gondola designs

Gondolas on Disney Skyliner system to include characters from movies (R2-D2, Buzz), theme park rides and favorites like Mickey, Minnie, Chip and Dale.

Universal Orlando Resort hiring for 2,500 jobs

The expanding Universal Orlando Resort is hiring 2,500 full-time, part-time, seasonal and salaried positions.

Disney sued by woman who says scooter ran over her at Epcot

Dee Ann Glover filed the lawsuit this week in Orange Circuit Court and is seeking more than $15,000.

What visitors see and hear at Holy Land Experience

A free-admission day again is coming to Holy Land Experience. Here's what visitors can see at Orlando's Bible-based attraction.

Alice in Wonderland, Disney's teacups get Funko Pop figure

Funko's latest Disney Parks exclusive Alice in Wonderland sitting inside a Mad Tea Party teacups. It's now for sale at Disney World and Disneyland.

Universal: Bazzi, Sabrina Carpenter join Mardi Gras concert lineup

Sabrina Carpenter and Bazzi (the guy behind that Internet meme "Mine" song) are added to the concert lineup for Universal's Mardi Gras celebration.

Disney: Maleficent float makes fiery return to 'Festival of Fantasy' parade

A fire-breathing dragon has returned to parade duty at Walt Disney World, eight months after a blaze inside Magic Kingdom

PODCAST: Disney's Maleficent makes fiery return, Central Florida Democrats on key U.S. House committees (Ep. 78)

Daily Orlando Sentinel Now podcast: Disney's Maleficent returns to parade, and 3 Central Florida Democrats shed rookie status, move up to powerful U.S. House committees.

First Bite: Storybook Dining at Disney's Artist Point

Artist Point, the signature dining restaurant at Disney's Wilderness Lodge, has transformed into Storybook Dining. This character dining spot gets visits from Snow White, a few dwarves and The Queen.

SeaWorld whale Kayla, 30, dies; cause is a mystery

It could take several weeks before SeaWorld finds out Kayla the orca whale's cause of death.

Legoland Florida sets opening day for movie-themed world

Legoland Florida's highly anticipated new movie theme park has set its opening day

Disney chefs, Edible Orlando back with Field to Feast dinner

The 6th annual Field to Feast is back with a dinner designed by Walt Disney World chefs — and wine pairings from master sommelier George Miliotes. 

3 new things to check out at Epcot's arts festival

New foods, experiences, merchandise are part of lineup at the 2019 edition of the Epcot International Festival of the Arts at Walt Disney World

Denied twice, Miami hotelier, with backing of special magistrate, again seeks approval for larger Universal-area hotel

City officials Monday for the third time whether a taller hotel can be built at Vineland and Kirkman Roads — but this time, the plan has the backing of a special magistrate.

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