Friday, March 29, 2019

Options allow pets to join your vacation; Sesame Street's soggy start; Islands of Adventure, 20 years later

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

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March 29, 2019

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Disney, SeaWorld and Universal pet options allow furry friends to join your vacation

There are a plethora of boarding, kenneling and hotel options for Walt Disney World, SeaWorld Orlando and Universal Orlando Resort visitors traveling with pets.

SeaWorld Orlando: Sesame Street gets off to soggy start

SeaWorld Orlando couldn't keep the clouds away for opening day of its Sesame Street attraction, but fans in ponchos checked out new attraction anyway.

Dwelling on Universal's Islands of Adventure, 20 years later

As Universal's Islands of Adventure nears its 20th birthday, we think about a fast Cat in the Hat, Pteranodon adults and a couple of dueling dragons.

Picture it: Hot spots for Sesame Street selfies at SeaWorld

Photos will be a must once you get to Sesame Street, a new land with super selfie potential at SeaWorld Orlando.

SeaWorld's Sesame Street land can adapt over time

SeaWorld Orlando's latest expansion has officially been open for several days, although that doesn't necessarily mean the six-acre land is done growing.

Disney bans smoking, limits stroller size in theme parks

Disney is banning smoking at its parks in Orlando.

PODCAST: The making of Universal's groundbreaking Spider-Man ride (Ep. 132)

The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man ride turns 20 this year. To mark the anniversary, Thierry Coup, senior vice president of Universal Creative, discusses the making of the groundbreaking experience.

Universal: 'Stranger Things' back for Halloween Horror Nights 2019

Universal's Halloween Horror Nights again will have elements from Netflix series 'Stranger Things.' Its haunted house will debut with HHN29 on Sept. 6

New slide opening in April at SeaWorld Orlando's Aquatica

KareKare Curl will open April 12 at SeaWorld Orlando's Aquatica water park.

Sesame Street comes alive at SeaWorld Orlando's expansion set to open Wednesday

Sesame Street debuts at SeaWorld Orlando, bringing the classic television show to life at the 6-acre expansion.

Disney: Can it keep up 'Marvel' momentum?

After "Captain Marvel," Disney aims for more success with "Avengers," "Toy Story" and "Star Wars" sequels and live-action takes on "Aladdin" and "The Lion King."

Disney: Opening date set for NBA Experience

NBA Experience is set to open at Disney Springs in mid-August, the company announced during an Orlando Magic game.

First look: Disney Springs' Jaleo restaurant with Chef Jose Andres

Chef Jose Andres finally gets to open a restaurant at Disney World. His Jaleo, featuring Spanish fare, is now operating at Disney Springs.

How to stay overnight inside Madame Tussauds

Customers can have a slumber party with the (wax) stars through a limited-time offer at Madame Tussauds attractions in Orlando and other cities.

Disney World's PeopleMover injured tourists in Magic Kingdom, 2 lawsuits say

Heather and John Tregidgo, who were on vacation from New Jersey, rode the PeopleMover with their two children in June 2015, the first lawsuit filed in late February said.

Universal Orlando announces opening date for Surfside Inn and Suites hotel

Surfside Inn and Suites has announced its opening day, which will be during the summer.

SeaWorld's former interim CEO John Reilly is out

John Reilly, now the chief operating officer, is departing effective March 31, the company said Tuesday in a press release that did not say if Reilly was leaving on his own for a new job or had been forced out.

Dancers get in step for SeaWorld's first-ever parade in Sesame Street land

For more than a month, the SeaWorld entertainers practice six days a week to prepare for the park's first daily parade when Sesame Street land officially opens to the public March 27.

Fun Spot adding interactive splash pad

A new water feature will be introduced to the Fun Spot near Orlando's International Drive this summer

Disney: Walk Around the World bricks going away

The Walk Around the World commemorative bricks at Magic Kingdom are going to be removed, Walt Disney World has announced.

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