Friday, May 3, 2019

"May the 4th Be With You" merchandise; 5 things to know about Universal's new Today Cafe; Teachers get free annual passes to Crayola Experience

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

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Disney unveils 'May the 4th' / Force merchandise for 'Star Wars' day

"May the 4th Be With You" merchandise — T-shirts, pins, tumblers — set for Star Wars Day at Walt Disney World

5 things to know about Universal's new Today Cafe

Today Cafe is set to open at Universal Studios theme park on May 16, complete with a special blend of coffee and an Al Roker appearance.

SeaWorld exec who helps build roller coasters has ridden 835 of them worldwide

For fun, Brian Andrelczyk is a coaster junkie who has ridden 835 different roller coasters across the world. In his professional life, he helps build them.

Star Wars fans celebrate on social media landing Disneyland reservations

Social media became the place to vent and cheer as reservations opened Thursday for those trying to score first access to Disneyland's expansion when it opens May 29.

Disney: New 'Wonderful World of Animation' filled with cinematic memories

Latest projection show at Disney's Hollywood Studios features scenes from every animated Disney (and Pixar) feature in a 12-minute musical roundup.

Crayola Experience: Free annual passes go to teachers

Teachers can get a free annual pass for Crayola Experience, an attraction operating in Florida Mall.

Disney: Baby gorilla born at Animal Kingdom

Newborn gorilla Grace joined the family at Disney's Animal Kingdom on May 1. Visitors may spot her on the Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail.

Thousands of SeaWorld annual pass holders to get refunds in lawsuit settlement

Nearly 132,000 people who purchased one-year E-Z Pay annual passes at SeaWorld's theme parks in Florida, Texas, Virginia and California are eligible, court documents have said.

New Disney rules on smoking, strollers take effect today

Disney announced the changes were coming in late March as it prepares for what's expected to be a busy summer season.

Cindy White's creativity shines on stages large and small

Orlando Repertory Theatre will honor the prolific theme-park and theatrical designer with an exhibition of her work.

Discovery Cove visitors swim with dolphins and chill

Discovery Cove, SeaWorld Orlando's day resort, introduces visitors to dolphins, other aquatic animals, in a relaxed atmosphere

Get a sneak peek of the emerging landscape of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Disney World

Beyond the Batuu gate at Disney's Hollywood Studios are spires, rotundas, bridges, grooved rock work and busy construction workers.

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

It's the latest in a series of departures, including CEO Joel Manby and former Orlando parks chief Jim Dean, the man whom Pauls replaced.

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.

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