Tuesday, May 28, 2019

Trip to Universal Orlando inspires woman to lose more than 200 pounds; Disney will livestream the dedication of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge in California; Universal unwraps the menu for Surfside Inn's restaurant

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

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May 28, 2019

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Trip to Universal Orlando inspires woman to lose more than 200 pounds, improve lifestyle

Laura Harless visited Universal Orlando Resort in 1999 and struggled to fit on a roller coaster. She vowed only to return to the theme park if she lost enough weight to ride every attraction. She's lost over 200 pounds and has been a Universal Orlando annual passholder since 2010, but will only keep that pass if she keeps the weight off.

Disney will livestream 'Star Wars' land's dedication from California

A livestream of the dedication for Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge will be broadcast from Disneyland on May 29.

Universal unwraps menu for Surfside Inn's beachy restaurant

Surfer culture gets a shout-out with the menu for the food court at Universal's Surfside Inn, which opens in late June.

Disney will pick up tab for workers to enroll at UCF

Disney workers can get free degrees at UCF starting this fall.

Disney: New Summer One World Ticket gets you in door of each theme park and water park (once)

Disney's new Summer One World Ticket gets buyers into each of its theme parks and both water parks one time before Aug. 28.

'Ninja Turtles' exhibit coming to Orlando Science Center

"Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Secrets of the Sewer" exhibit opens at Orlando Science Center, teaches team-building skills.

What's the busiest theme park in the world? New report releases attendance at Disney, Universal and SeaWorld parks.

The theme parks often fiercely guard attendance figures, so the annual report gives some rare insight into the industry.

Universal: Wizarding World of Harry Potter website wins Webby

The website for Universal Orlando's Wizarding World of Harry Potter nabbed two top Internet honors -- the Webby Award and the People's Voice Award for "best tourism website." The Potter site --...

Disney construction: Epcot's Leave a Legacy on way out; gondola station peeking out

Changes are in the works at Epcot, including removal of Leave a Legacy monuments and the addition of a Disney Skyliner gondola station.

Disney: Animal Kingdom unwrapping new holiday experiences this year

Expanded holiday offerings are coming to Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park in 2019 -- even at Pandora. Who's up for a blue Christmas?

Universal: Deep sea haunted house set for Halloween Horror Nights

Depth of Fears is the latest haunted house announced by Universal Orlando for Halloween Horror Nights 2019.

Mermaids again diving in at Sea Life attraction

Mermaids will be swimming, meeting and greeting again at Sea Life Orlando Aquarium, beginning late this month.

Former Ripley's buyer puts collections and his recollections in new book

The man who used to buy all the stuff for Ripley's has written a book about his adventures and collections.

SeaWorld gives free admission for military veterans and their families

SeaWorld gives free park admission for those in military and their families beginning May 20 through July 15 at its Orland, San Antonio and San Diego parks.

Sneak peek: Universal's Hagrid roller coaster

Universal revealed more information about Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Creatures, a new roller coaster coming to Islands of Adventure.

Universal Studios: Al Roker visits Orlando, introduces viewers to park's new Today Cafe

Al Roker, longtime "Today" show broadcaster, talks about new Universal Orlando restaurant, his breakfast schedule and a possible "succulent" menu addition.

Slime-time programming: Mess Fest set for Orlando Science Center this weekend

Mess Fest returns to Orlando Science Center for 2 days of sticky hands-on experiments and foamy explosions

Universal Orlando: Offer adds 2 more days to 2-day Florida-resident tickets

Universal giving Florida residents an extra two days in its theme parks when they buy a two-day ticket.

Disney: Celebrities designing new line of mouse ears

Mickey Mouse ears are going designer. Disney will release new headgear created by Vera Wang, Heidi Klum, Imagineers and others in the coming months.

Disney CEO posts new photos at Star Wars land

How does Disney CEO Robert Iger impress his famous friends?

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