Tuesday, July 23, 2019

‘Descendants’ dance party in the works; California company stirs up another Halloween event for Orlando; Island H2O Live sets discount tickets for National Water Park Day

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

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July 23, 2019

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Disney: 'Descendants' dance party in the works

Disney throwing dance party based on "Descendants" at Disney Springs, then at Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party.

Dark Horizon: California company stirs up another Halloween event for Orlando

Dark Horizon, a pop-up Halloween attraction, will debut in Orlando in October. It's got a West Coast vibe, creators say.

Island H2O Live sets discount tickets for National Water Park Day

Island H2O Live water park sets discount tickets for National Water Park Day

A Disney World tourist didn't have a FastPass to Tower of Terror, so she punched an employee and started pressing buttons

The Hollywood Studios attack began July 13 when a Chicago woman and her group were upset their FastPasses weren't valid at Tower of Terror.

How Disney's Animal Kingdom played a role in 'The Lion King' movie

Walt Disney World played a role in creating both movie versions of "The Lion King."

Disney World is hiring workers to run gondolas at most all hours of the day

Disney is hiring workers to run the gondolas traveling to Epcot and Hollywood Studios, connecting several resorts. The job description: Not afraid of heights or enclosed spaces.

Disney's mermaid donut: An enchanting "tail"

Theme Park Snacks features the mermaid doughnut available in Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom.

Holy Toledo! Sweeping vistas, Spanish flavors at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort

Disney's Coronado Springs Resort's new rooftop restaurant, Toledo, and its sister spot Three Bridges, are the property's latest culinary stars.

Jay & Silent Bob reboot with live show at Hard Rock at Universal Orlando

Movie duo Jason Mewes and Kevin Smith hit the road ahead of their new movie 'Jay and Silent Bob Reboot,' with a stop at Orlando's Hard Rock Live.

Universal: Halloween Horror Nights calls on 'Ghostbusters' for haunted house

Universal's Halloween Horror Nights has put in a call to "Ghostbusters" for one of its haunted houses. The scare fest starts Sept. 6.

Gaylord Palms: 'Polar Express' will be centerpiece of holiday Ice experience

Gaylord Palms' Ice exhibit will feature "The Polar Express" film and other holiday festivities, starting Nov. 25.

SeaWorld Orlando: More summer concerts set; Fun Card returns

SeaWorld Orlando is throwing more concerts this summer and reviving the Fun Card, temporarily.

How to get special menu for Epcot's Monsieur Paul restaurant

Epcot's Monsieur Paul restaurant offering a limited-time special menu. You have to ask.

Bad Religion heads to Orlando behind 'Age of Unreason'

Punk legends Bad Religion will play House of Blues in Disney Springs in September.

Disney World, Universal visitors faint on rides, report says

Universal, Disney and the major theme parks are required to disclose visitors who were hospitalized for at least 24 hours. The new report released Wednesday says two people passed out on Fast & Furious - Supercharged at Universal this spring.

Disney reveals name of new Halloween fireworks, party details

Disney World shares name of new fireworks attached to Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, which starts Aug. 16.

Disney World: Return to Rafiki's Planet Watch includes animation experience

Rafiki's Planet Watch is back in operation at Disney's Animal Kingdom. New out there: an hands-on animation experience.

Orlando Science Center: Moon Fest looks to space, messes with Peeps

Orlando Science Center's Moon Fest is tied to NASA's landing back in 1969 (with some Peeps thrown in for good measure).

Registration opens for Star Wars Rival Run Weekend

Registration for the 2020 Star Wars Rival Run Weekend at Walt Disney World opened on Tuesday, July 16, 2019.

Disney World: Missing Tomorrowland sign will be back, updated

Disney World says the Tomorrowland entrance sign, which recently went MIA, will return in updated form before the summer is over.

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