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Take a look back at 5 (former) Hollywood Studios stand-outs; Classic monsters join Universal's Halloween Horror Nights lineup; A Shetland pony born at Walt Disney World may join Cinderella stable

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April 30, 2019

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Disney flashback: 5 (former) Hollywood Studios stand-outs

Disney's Hollywood Studios is turning 30. It's time to remember a Hunchback, dancing lights, Super Soap stars, Catastrophe Canyon and more.

Universal: Classic monsters join Halloween Horror Nights lineup

Universal Monsters house will be part of the 2019 Halloween Horror Nights lineup, featuring Dracula, Wolf Man, Frankenstein's monster and more.

Shetland pony born at Disney World may join Cinderella stable

Lilly, a Shetland pony born at Disney World in March, may eventually be one of the animals that pulls Cinderella in her carriage.

Blue Angels to return to Disney, fly above Epcot

The U.S. Navy Blue Angels are scheduled to fly over Epcot and its Spaceship Earth on May 2, Walt Disney World says.

Disney: New fireworks coming this Halloween to Magic Kingdom

A new fireworks show will debut during Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom this year, Disney World says.

SeaWorld shakeup continues as Mark Pauls, Orlando parks chief, quits

SeaWorld's Orlando parks president Mark Pauls has left the company after only seven months into running SeaWorld and Aquatica Orlando.

National Superhero Day: Universal offers super supper with Marvel heroes

April 28 is National Superhero Day. Here are few ways to celebrate, including Universal Orlando Resort's Marvel Character Dinner.

First look: Today Café at Universal Studios

Today Café, inspired by the NBC talk show, is in rehearsal model at Universal Studios Florida theme park.

2 Walt Disney World fans ride all 46 attractions in a day — without FastPasses

For Shane Lindsay and Kristina Hawkins, it was the latest way to push themselves and test their knowledge of the parks.

Madame Tussauds: Meet Flash, Cyborg in Justice League exhibit

Justice League characters Flash and Cyborg have joined the crew at Madame Tussauds Orlando attraction.

New aerial shots show Disney World's Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge take shape

New aerial photos show Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge take shape at Disney's Hollywood Studios ahead of its August opening at Walt Disney World.

Fun Spot: Ferris wheel coming down; flashy replacement set

A 30-year-old ride is being replaced with a flashy Ferris wheel at the Fun Spot location near Orlando's International Drive.

How to get into Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge in Disneyland

In Orlando, Disney is still determining how the process will work and hasn't released details yet how to get access when Galaxy's Edge opens Aug. 29.

Universal trailer shows creatures from upcoming Hagrid coaster

New 30-second commercial for Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure shows Potter characters in action, brief bit of rail.

Disney flashback: TV shows Walt's plans for 'small world,' Carousel of Progress

Walt Disney, appearing on "Wonderful World of Color" in '64, goes behind the scenes for World's Fair creations with animatronics, "it's a small world."

Universal theme parks stay flat in latest Comcast earnings

Comcast Corp., the parent company that owns Universal's parent company NBC Universal, generated about $26.9 billion in revenue, or about 77 cents per share.

Michael Jordan-themed Trophy Room store closing at Disney Springs and moving online

Trophy Room, the basketball shoe and apparel store at Disney Springs owned by Michael Jordan's son is closing May 31, the company said.

What if 'Game of Thrones' was animated by Disney?

A Brazilian studio imagines what "Game of Thrones" would look like had it been animated by Disney.

Universal sets dates for 2019 holiday celebrations

Grinchmas, Harry Potter, Mannheim Steamroller and a Macy's parade will be at home for the holidays again at Universal Orlando in 2019

Report finds the cheapest theme park in Florida

Fun Spot America was the only major Florida amusement park that offered free parking, said the report from HomesToGo, a vacation rental search engine.