Friday, July 5, 2019

Is Universal's Express pass worth the cost?; Getting into the swim of ‘Rivers of Light: We Are One'; Cool off with Waturi Fusion ice cream

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

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Universal Orlando: Is an Express pass worth the cost? | Commentary

Is an Express Pass worth the cost at Universal Orlando? We spent a full day in Universal's two theme parks to find the answer and share our thoughts.

Disney's Animal Kingdom: Getting into the swim of 'Rivers of Light: We Are One'

Disney's Animal Kingdom presents a new version of 'Rivers of Light," with more creatures, same lotus blossoms and colorful floats.

Cool off at Universal's Volcano Bay with Waturi Fusion ice cream

Universal guests can beat the heat at Universal's Volcano Bay with this rainbow ice cream treat.

PODCAST: Is the Express Pass worth the cost at Universal Orlando? (Ep. 5)

Three Orlando Sentinel reporters headed to Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios to experience the parks and their ride queues in different ways to see if it is worth it to pay for the Express Pass for tourists and locals.

Watch Orlando theme-park people point out their favorite details

A trio of videos from theme park executives and creative types that describe a little bit of happiness that can be seen at the attractions. Introducing Theme Park Finds & Faves.

More Legolands could pop up after theme park operator sold for $6.1 billion

Legoland's footprint may expand in the United States and across the World, following the purchase of the theme park's operator Merlin Entertainments Group.

Orlando Science Center: Stargazing, DIY mouse-ear headband sessions set for late-night event

Orlando Science Center's late night events return July 5, includes laser shows, stargazing, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

Halo: Outpost Discovery fan event launches in Orlando

Halo: Outpost Discovery, a fan event for people who love the video game series, opens for the very first time ever. It will play July 5-7 at the Orange County Convention Center.

Meet Disney World's voice of the Tower of Terror, a dead ringer for Rod Serling

Mark Silverman plays the famous voice you hear on the iconic Tower of Terror ride. You never know when Silverman might spontaneously revisit his Rod Serling monologue.

Margaritaville's new water park makes a splash with high-tech innovations

Margaritaville's new water park uses tech in new ways. Island H20 Live embraces what the youth market wants: social-media options.

Universal: Meet She-Ra at Islands of Adventure

Universal introduces theme park visitors to the new She-Ra character at Islands of Adventure in Orlando.

Disney: Epcot's Liberty Inn closing; BBQ, craft beers moving in

Disney says Epcot's Liberty Inn will be closed forever soon in favor of a new place with barbecue and craft beers.

Universal Orlando: Surfside Inn hotel, Bigfire restaurant now open for business

Universal Orlando introduces Surfside Inn hotel, Bigfire restaurant to the public this week

Disney: Epcot food fest adds indoor marketplace, 98 Degrees to concert series

New at Disney World: Epcot's food and wine festival to add indoor marketplace in Canada, more acts at Eat to Beat concert series.

Summer travel: Disney World ticket deals and 30 percent off hotels for Florida residents

Disney World in Orlando is kicking off hot summer ticket and hotel deals just for Florida residents through Aug. 28.

Disney Star Wars: Crowds kept at bay in California, but how will it work in Orlando?

Theme park analysts have praised how Disneyland's managed to avoid massive lines and executed with relatively few kinks since May.

Universal is hiring 2,000 jobs for Halloween Horror Nights, other positions

Universal is going on a hiring spree, including 300 haunted hotel attendants when the Halloween Horror Nights kicks off Sept. 6-Nov. 2.

Universal extends 2-days-free ticket deal into September

Universal Orlando's 2-days-free deal. Its former deadline moved from this Friday to September

PODCAST: The voice of Tower of Terror at Disney's Hollywood Studios (Ep. 4)

Mark Silverman, a voice actor from California, plays the famous voice you hear on the iconic Tower of Terror ride at Disney's Hollywood Studios. He chatted with theme park reporter Gabrielle Russon about how he recreated Twilight Zone host Rod Serling's voice, and what it means to be part of a Disney ride.

Orlando's theme parks and their 7 hottest cool spots

Orlando's theme parks have their cool spots this summer. You just have to know where to look.

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