Friday, August 23, 2019

Epcot to add new 'Moana' attraction and ‘Star Wars’ hotel gets a name; Magical Dining Month starts today!; PODCAST: Inside Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

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

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August 23, 2019

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Disney: Epcot adding a new attraction inspired by 'Moana,' and 'Star Wars' hotel gets a name

A new attraction based on Disney's "Moana" is coming to Epcot and the official name of the "Star Wars" hotel at Hollywood Studios has been revealed as part of the first announcements emerging from D23 Expo, a gathering of the official Disney fan club in California.

Magical Dining Month starts today!

Visit Orlando's Magical Dining Month is officially underway with 11 new options amid a record-breaking 125 venue participants.

PODCAST: Inside Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge – Piloting the Millennium Falcon, drinking blue milk and finding religion (Ep. 12)

The Theme Park Rangers have been inside Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Disney World's Hollywood Studios. Dewayne Bevil and Gabrielle Russon leave no spire unturned as they discuss the far-away planet Batuu with John Saccheri, who runs bigfatpanda.com, a website that follows Central Florida theme parks.

Disney: Select D23 sessions will be livestreamed

Disney says that some D23 sessions will be livestreamed this weekend -- although not the one featuring parks chief Bob Chapek

Island H2O Live: Splashing away in Margaritaville water park

We stick our toe into Island H2O Live, the Margaritaville water park that opened this summer.

Popsicles at a hotel: Tourism leaders at Visit Orlando event told to stress great experiences

With unique experiences in mind, Visit Orlando officials name Magical Dining Month beneficiaries.

Disney World workers come to Galaxy's Edge with their own stories to tell

Disney workers thought up their personal back stories to get into character at Galaxy's Edge.

#OSNow PODCAST: Epic Universe neighbors voice concerns, football preview, Orlando Fall Home & Garden Show (Ep. 250)

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Disney: Halloween has hit the Magic Kingdom. It's time to get your seasonal snack on.

The Magic Kingdom may be ahead of the calendar on Halloween, but seasonal snackers don't mind one bit.

Universal Orlando relocating ride-share, drop-off spots into its garage

Universal Orlando relocating drop-off spots for guests, Uber, Lyft into one of its parking garages -- the fifth floor of the Jurassic Park(ing) area.

Harry Potter fan fest LeakyCon apparates in Orlando in 2020

LeakyCon, a convention for Harry Potter fans, makes its way back to Orlando after a five-year absence.

Universal Orlando unveils deal on 5-day tickets

Universal Orlando has a new ticket deal that has a five-day window. It is available through May 22, 2020.

Disney: Not-So-Scary Halloween Party back with bride, Buzz, Jack Skellington

Disney's latest edition of Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party includes new take on Haunted Mansion bride, adds Buzz to parade, Monsters Inc. activities.

Ghoulish goodies abound at Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

Season's Creepings! Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is already underway. Check out the party-exclusive treats in this colorful gallery!

Ready for this year's Epcot Food & Wine Fest? This sneak peek may help your strategy

Disney chefs and beverage pros talk new marketplaces, eats and activities.

Disney World passholders begin to explore Star Wars land

Walt Disney World passholders are now exploring Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, which opens to the public this month

Disney introduces pass for (almost) all Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party nights

Disney World selling new Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Pass that works on all but one night of the event.

Roller Coaster Day: Our quiz about Orlando's wild rides

Throw your arms in the air, its Roller Coaster Day! Ride with us aboard this quiz about Orlando's thrill rides, old and new.

Holy Land Experience unveils 'David: The King of Jerusalem' show

Holy Land Experience's new "David" show will play a part in the Christian attraction's seasonal strategy

Disney World sells discount tickets, but you can't enter parks until noon

With the opening of Galaxy's Edge looming Aug. 29, Walt Disney World is now selling a new ticket option that gets visitors through the turnstiles starting at noon.

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