Volcano Bay lifts blockout dates for some passholders; SeaWorld’s baby walrus is learning how to swim; Epcot’s awesome Mix Tape Tart is available through August 18

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

View In Browser July 16, 2019 orlandosentinel.com Theme Park Rangers ADVERTISEMENT Universal lifts Volcano Bay blockout dates for some passholders, adds 'appreciation days' Universal Orlando has lifted this summer's blockout dates for Volcano Bay water park for some annual passholders. READ MORE SeaWorld's baby walrus is learning how to swim without mom's help Cuteness alert. Meet the baby walrus born recently at SeaWorld Orlando. READ MORE Epcot's awesome Mix Tape Tart is available through August 18 - no rewinds! Epcot's "Guardians of the Galaxy"-themed mix tape tart is super cool and strawberry-filled, but strictly limited-edition. READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Disney World gondolas will open to guests in late September The monorails of the skies will begin transporting Disney-goers starting Sept. 29.Walt Disney World announced the opening date of the gondolas Monday that will give visitors an aerial view as they are transported to Epcot, Hollywood Studios and several resorts. READ MORE 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). READ MORE SeaWorld Orlando welcomes its 2nd baby walrus SeaWorld Orlando says a baby walrus — its second one ever — was born at theme park. Its parents are Kaboodle and Garfield. READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Disney: 'Lion King' stars set for Magic Kingdom parade Saturday Disney World parade will feature two young stars from new "The Lion King" movie at Magic Kingdom on Saturday. READ MORE Busch Gardens: Discounted Howl-O-Scream tickets now on sale Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is selling discounted tickets to its Howl-O-Scream Halloween event for a limited time. READ MORE Disney announces opening dates for second Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge rides; Hollywood Studios version comes first Disney announces opening dates for second Star Wars land ride, Rise of the Resistance. Hollywood Studios will have it before Disneyland does READ MORE WonderWorks: Outta Control dinner show's menu now features close-up magic WonderWorks' Outta Control Magic Comedy Dinner Show adds a close-up magic routine, straitjacket escape from Tony Brent READ MORE Tron roller coaster track takes shape at Disney World More aerial images from Twitter user Bioreconstruct show progress on the Tron roller coaster going up next to Space Mountain in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. READ MORE Sea Life Orlando: Aquarium touts its 'Underwater Superheroes' Sea Life Orlando aquarium debuts its 'Underwater Superheroes' exhibit, with interactive experiences for a limited time READ MORE Disney World: Revisiting the Tiki Room birds, Country Bears We take another look at Disney World's Country Bear Jamboree and Enchanted Tiki Room, two longtime Magic Kingdom attractions READ MORE Disney Springs' Ganachery: Sweet s'mores torched to order Get your s'mores from the Ganachery at Disney Springs torched to order. READ MORE Disney: Gran Destino Tower, a new hotel option, owes its look to Salvador Dali project Disney World's newest hotel gives a nod to Salvador Dali and his long-ago collaboration with Walt Disney. It's surreal. READ MORE Disney World revives animation classes for guests in time for new 'Lion King' movie A Walt Disney World artist is getting a second chance to do what he loves. READ MORE Disney Star Wars: 1,700 employees hired for new land May the Force be with you. Disney has hired 1,700 employees who will be running the operations at Galaxy's Edge at Walt Disney World. READ MORE 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. READ MORE 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. READ MORE 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. READ MORE advertisement Unsubscribe   |   Newsletters   |   Privacy Policy   |   Terms of Service Copyright © 2019 | Orlando Sentinel | 633 N. Orange Ave. Orlando, FL 32801 ABOUT THIS EMAIL You received this email because you are following the Theme Park Rangers newsletter.