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Universal's new Today Show-themed cafe; Mardi Gras concert lineup complete; Star Wars tour offers exclusive access to Hollywood Studios

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

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Al Roker's favorite recipes coming to new Today Show-themed cafe at Universal Orlando Resort

Tuesday, Feb 26

Universal Orlando Resort plans to launch new Today Show-themed cafe featuring Al Roker's favorite recipes.

Universal: Prince Royce completes Mardi Gras concert lineup

Latin singer-songwriter Prince Royce had been added to the concert lineup for Universal's Mardi Gras celebration. His March 31 performance will help wrap up the 2019 event.

Hollywood Studios tour takes guests on a Star Wars journey in Central Florida

Star Wars Guided Tour offers a look at Hollywood Studios' current park offerings, exclusive access to attractions and shows and reveals information about the upcoming Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge.

Olympic Trials qualifier warms to challenge, wins Disney Princess Half Marathon

Jackie Pirtle-Hall of St. Charles, Mo., won the 11th Disney Princess Half Marathon on Sunday.

Disney Princess Half Marathon extends sisters' connection, brings them closer to late father

Sisters Mandy and Darien Andreu, and Jeanne-Marie Dennison will run their third half marathon together Sunday at the Disney Princess Half Marathon.

PODCAST: Harry Potter ride details, Epcot changes and insight into Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. (Ep. 99)

Daily Orlando Sentinel Now podcast: Universal names new Harry Potter ride, Disney reveals more changes headed to Epcot and insight into Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge.

Disney reveals more changes headed to Epcot

Disney announces changes headed to Epcot.

Universal Orlando Resort names new Harry Potter attraction

Universal Orlando Resort has named its new Harry Potter attraction. Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure will open June 13 at Islands of Adventure.

Orlando area lands 12 restaurants on AAA's prestigious diamond list

A dozen Orlando area restaurants landed on AAA's carefully tended four and five-diamond lists, including one Disney World restaurant earning the highest honor again.

Record number of Central Florida students accepted into Disney Dreamer's Academy

This year, five Central Florida high school students earned spots into the Disney Dreamer's Academy — the highest amount from the area since the program started 12 years ago.

Disney tour guides share 'Star Wars' facts

Tour guides on a recent Star Wars Guided Tour at Hollywood Studios share interesting details about the park and the movies.

Legoland Florida Resort's VIP tours are built for families

Legoland Florida Resort offers a few VIP tour options for guests looking to make the most of their day.

Universal: New packages for Mardi Gras parade, Bayou Boil

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 CafĂ©. 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.

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