Wednesday, March 20, 2019

SeaWorld prepares for first-ever parade in Sesame Street land; Fun Spot adding interactive splash pad; Disney: Walk Around the World bricks going away

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

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March 20, 2019

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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.

SeaWorld race honors trainer Dawn Brancheau's memory

The annual event is put on by Dawn Brancheau Foundation, a nonprofit created by her family.

Disney fans turn Facebook search for missing boyfriend into more than 1,000 laughs: report

A woman lost her boyfriend at Epcot and turned to a Disney Facebook page for answers, which in turned created a huge social media scavenger hunt.

First look: Mickey in 'Steamboat Willie' mode — a la Lego

A new Lego building set salutes "Steamboat Willie" and Mickey Mouse in a monochromatic way.

Disney characters added to new Hollywood Studios parking signs

Disney announced it is adding characters on the revamped parking signs at Hollywood Studios.

Picture it: Construction for Universal's Endless Summer hotels

Construction continues on Universal's Endless Summer Resort. The Surfside Inn phase is set to open this summer, followed by Dockside Inn in 2020.

Disney World: Crepe place to open in Epcot's France pavilion

Walt Disney World — along with Chef Jerome Bocuse — is planning a creperie for Epcot's France pavilion.

Velvet Sessions: Taylor Dayne in Pulse benefit

Taylor Dayne will be in concert at Orlando's Hard Rock Hotel. It's a Velvet Sessions event that benefits the onePulse Foundation.

Walt Disney World fan from Canada says he has visited the parks 100 times

Reaching the milestone of 100 trips to Walt Disney World just sort of happened as the 57-year-old Canadian visited the Magic Kingdom a few months after it was built and returned regularly throughout the years.

SeaWorld Orlando plans Sesame Street fun run

Furry Friends Fun Run will go through SeaWorld's new Sesame Street area

Universal Studios: Annual-passholder lounge staying

The lounge for annual passholders at Universal Studios theme park will be open longer than previously announced — through the end of 2019.

Disney: You can now spot baby giraffe at Animal Kingdom

Jabari, a giraffe born at Disney's Animal Kingdom this year, is now out where theme park visitors can see him on the savanna with the rest of the herd

Orlando Science Center: Spring-break activities, animal show set

Orlando Science Center expands progamming with Spring Break activities, Great Outdoors Weekend.

Free shuttle to connect SunRail station, zoo in Sanford

Central Florida Zoo and SunRail's Sanford Station will be connected by a free shuttle during spring break.

PODCAST: NASA's $21B budget would return astronauts to moon, new Potter coaster, and a day in a MAGA hat (Ep. 116)

Daily Orlando Sentinel Now podcast: NASA requests $21 billion budget to lead the agency's return — with astronauts — to the moon, Universal: New Potter coaster, SeaWorld's new Brew Club, and columnist David Whitley recounts his day in a MAGA hat.

Disney fashion puts its best food forward

Food-inspired merchandise lets Disney fans salute Mickey bars, Dole Whips, churros and other favorite snacks.

Universal: New Potter coaster goes into forest, backward, at 50 mph

Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure, under construction at Universal Orlando, has trip to Forbidden Forest and encounter with mystery

SeaWorld: New Brew Club includes personalized steins

Brew Club, complete with personalized stein, is now available at SeaWorld Orlando.

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