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Science Center's admission will be $10 for 1 day; Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party tickets on sale; SeaWorld Orlando whale Fredi dies

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

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April 9, 2019

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Orlando Science Center's admission will be $10 for 1 day

One day's worth of Orlando Science Center experiences will cost $10 on April 14.

Disney: Tickets on sale for Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party

Yes, Virginia, it's already time to buy tickets for Walt Disney World's holiday celebration, Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom.

SeaWorld Orlando whale Fredi dies after longtime health problems

A pilot whale that had suffered for years with persistent health issues after it was rescued from a mass stranding died Saturday at SeaWorld Orlando, the company said.

Disney will preview 'Aladdin' at Hollywood Studios

Disney will show some scenes from new live-action 'Aladdin' film at Disney

How Disney World put together its new Lightning McQueen attraction

How Disney World built its new Lightning McQueen's Racing Academy, giving the "Cars" movie franchise a home at Hollywood Studios.

Mom donates her murdered son's organs. Four years later, she meets the girl who has his heart at Disney World.

Her baby was murdered in 2014. Even in her grief, his mother wanted to help somebody else so she donated his organs. Years later, she meets the little girl she saved at Walt Disney World.

PODCAST: The lure of the opening day — new theme park experiences and those on the horizon (Ep. 139)

Dewayne Bevil and Gabby Russon discuss the recent openings of SeaWorld's Sesame Street, Disney's Lightning McQueen show at Hollywood Studios and Legoland's Lego Movie World. They also look ahead to the Harry Potter roller coaster and a little thing called Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge.

SeaWorld Orlando is becoming more autism-friendly, company says

SeaWorld's new certification follows behind Aquatica Orlando and Discovery Cover, the company's other two parks in Orlando that also recently said they were more autism-friendly.

Walt Disney World offers special passholder events

Don't expect an empty walk in the park, however. Disney warned there might be wait times on its online reservation ticket site.

Legoland Florida: Rides rumble into new Lego Movie World

Three rides in Legoland Florida's Lego Movie World have familiar elements, but they're also a little bit twisted.

Disney reschedules 'IllumiNations' live stream from Epcot

A live-stream broadcast of Epcot's 'IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth' show is now set for April 9, Walt Disney World has announced.

First look: 'Lightning McQueen's Racing Academy' at Disney's Hollywood Studios

'Cars' hero Lightning McQueen spins into new show at Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park

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

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