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Universal's Mardi Gras will have animal appeal; Fun Spot hosts pet-adoption event; Food and drink prices can give stick shock

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

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Universal: Mardi Gras will have animal appeal, new menu sampler

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The Mardi Gras celebration at Universal Studios will feature glittery animals in a festive mood and a new sampler lanyard for its Cajun cuisine.

Fun Spot: Pet-adoption event set for Valentine's Day

"Find Your Fur-Ever True Love Adoption Event" is set for the Orlando location of Fun Spot on Feb. 14.

Food and drink prices can sneak up on you at local attractions

Theme park food and drinks sometimes come with sticker shock, with prices significantly higher than what consumers typically pay at supermarkets.

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.

PODCAST: Free hotels 'corruption' for some officials but not others, and will film production ever return to Florida? (Ep. 87)

Daily Orlando Sentinel Now podcast: Free hotels 'corruption' for some Florida officials, not others?, food and drink prices can sneak up on you at local attractions, will film production ever return to Florida?, and Universal's Mardi Gras returns.

Universal: Buy 1 night of Halloween Horror Nights, get 2nd for free

Universal Orlando offers BOGO tickets for 2019's Halloween Horror Nights, although the deal expires 3 months before HHN begins.

Universal Orlando's farting troll makes a sparkly debut

Universal Orlando has introduced a new character: A farting troll.

7 dishes we'd like to try at SeaWorld Orlando's food festival

SeaWorld Orlando's Seven Seas Food Festival promises a taste of more street foods from around the world in the event's third year. 

Disney: Super Bowl celebration includes Patriots stars Tom Brady, Julian Edelman

Two Patriots — Tom Brady and Julian Edelman — will represent Super Bowl champions New England Patriots — at a Walt Disney World parade Monday.

Orlando Science Center: Aviation exhibit gives imagination wings

"Above and Beyond" exhibit brings aviation information (and virtual geese) to Orlando Science Center

Disney: Hollywood Studios will show 'Dumbo' movie preview

The live-action version of "Dumbo" will have sneak peaks at Disney's Hollywood Studios beginning sometime in March.

Pictures: At Disney World, Patriots' Brady, Edelman thrill Super Bowl fans

Super Bowl MVP Julian Edelman and Patriots quarterback Tom Brady celebrate with Mickey Mouse & Co. in the Super Bowl victory parade in the Magic Kingdom, at Walt Disney World, in Lake Buena...

At Aquatica Orlando, signs that SeaWorld's water park is becoming autism-friendly

The recent changes at Aquatica Orlando are meant to send a welcoming message to people with autism.

Stroll through Disney's Animal Kingdom reveals dozens of creatures

Animal Kingdom visitors can see plenty of animals without having to step foot inside a safari vehicle.

Orlando commissioners reject taller hotel as battle near Universal turns to circuit court

City council will vote Monday whether a taller hotel will be permitted on land near Universal Orlando Resort. The plan for a 10-story hotel with rooftop amenities has been opposed by the theme park giant and city staff, who prefer a smaller 75-foot hotel that is already approved.

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

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.

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