Friday, June 14, 2019

Harry Potter faithful wait 10 hours to ride new coaster; Science Center brings in makers for Hive celebration; Disney Star Wars: Both rides won’t offer FastPasses in Orlando

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

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June 14, 2019

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Universal: Harry Potter faithful wait 10 hours in line to ride new Hagrid coaster

Harry Potter fans wait for hours in line to experience the new roller coaster at Universal Orlando. Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure opened to the public Thursday morning.

Orlando Science Center brings in makers for Hive celebration

Orlando Science Center's Makefest brings makers in as part of celebration of its Hive: A Makerplace.

Disney Star Wars: Both rides won't offer FastPasses in Orlando

You can't snag FastPasses for the two new rides at Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. At least not right away.

Pictures: Hagrid's Motorbike Adventure at Universal Orlando

Check out pictures from Universal's newest Harry Potter roller coaster, Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure.

Universal: New Harry Potter world ride draws Ron Weasley, Draco Malfoy, other actors

The opening of the new Hagrid's Motorbike Adventure ride at Universal's Harry Potter World brought Ron Weasley, Draco Malfoy and other actors for a celebratory "moment" on the evening of June 11.

Pictures: Universal's Endless Summer Resort – Surfside Inn

Photos of Universal's new "value" hotel, Endless Summer Resort – Surfside Inn, which is schedule to open later in June.

Universal's newest hotel costs less than $100 a night

Universal gave the media a tour Tuesday of Surfside Inn - and showed off the surf board-shaped pool - for the first time before the 750-bed hotel opens June 27.

Universal Orlando: New roller coaster features Hagrid, creatures, high-speed stretches, surprises

Universal Orlando previews its new roller coaster, populated by Hagrid, magical creatures, animatronic moments

Universal's newest hotel costs less than $100 a night

Universal gave the media a tour Tuesday of Surfside Inn - and showed off the surf board-shaped pool - for the first time before the 750-bed hotel opens June 27.

Disney Springs' Flavors of Florida: an all-new foodie experience

Check out pictures of Disney Springs' newest fun for foodies: "Flavors of Florida," which runs all summer long at 20 Disney restaurants.

Pictures: Disney Springs' Flavors of Florida

Check out pictures of Disney Springs's new foodie experience: Flavors of Florida.

Universal CityWalk previews new restaurant named Bigfire

Universal CityWalk previews new restaurant called Bigfire, which features a lake-house vibe, s'mores and more.

Pictures: Universal CityWalk's newest restaurant, Bigfire

A first look at Universal CityWalk's newest restaurant, Bigfire.

Disney World: Villains After Hours event spotlights the dark side

Disney World's new Villains After Hours event features a new show, specialty foods, elaborate lighting and, of course, baddies.

Pictures: Villains After Hours at Disney World

Check out pictures of Disney World's Villains After Hours at Magic Kingdom as it spotlights baddies.

Photos of Universal employee lying down next to boy amid 'autistic meltdown' go viral

A woman posted photos and heartwarming story after a Universal employee laid down next to her son while he had an "autistic meltdown" when the Spider-man ride at Islands of Adventure broke down.

Disney on Ice brings a 'Road Trip' to Amway Center

Disney on Ice's "Road Trip Adventures" hits Orlando's Amway Center in September.

As Hagrid roller coaster debuts at Universal, love for Wizarding World of Harry Potter still runs strong

The Orlando Sentinel caught up with some of the people who waited hours for the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Are they still mega fans, years later?

Universal: Hagrid coaster ceremony will be live-streamed

Universal will have a livestream of the opening ceremony for its new roller coaster, Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure.

Disney: Rafiki's Planet Watch set to reopen at Animal Kingdom

Disney says that Rafiki's Planet Watch will reopen soon at Animal Kingdom theme park.

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