Friday, April 26, 2019

Get a sneak peek at Today Cafe at Universal Studios Florida; 2 Walt Disney World fans ride all 46 attractions in a day sans FastPasses; Meet Flash and Cyborg at Madame Tussauds' Justice League exhibit

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

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April 26, 2019

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First look: Today Cafe at Universal Studios

Today Cafe, inspired by the NBC talk show, is in rehearsal model at Universal Studios 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.

Disney: 'Rivers of Light' update coming to Animal Kingdom

Disneynature footage, Disney animation will be added to "Rivers of Light" show at Animal Kingdom theme park starting in late May.

WonderWorks, astronaut team up on educational project

Don Thomas, who flew on four Space Shuttle missions, will make appearances as part of WonderKids, an educational project of WonderWorks Orlando.

Disney Springs: Ins and out of Grapefruit Garage parking

New Grapefruit Garage adds to parking options for Disney Springs. But where are you?

Experience the gourmet dining of Wolfgang Puck's Spago at Disney Springs event

Enjoy The Spago Experience at Wolfgang Puck Bar and Grill on April 23 at Disney Springs.

Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway's opening pushed back into 2020 at Hollywood Studios

Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway was scheduled to open tentatively in the fall 2019 but will now debut in spring 2020.

Disney World's new solar farm is twice the size of the Magic Kingdom

Under the perfect sunny conditions, up to 25 percent of Walt Disney World Resort runs on solar power.

Disney: 'Beauty and the Beast' bar coming to Grand Floridian

Be their guest: A bar and lounge inspired by "Beauty and the Beast" will open at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort later this year.

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