Friday, August 2, 2019

Epic Universe theme park is coming to Orlando; Restaurant review of Disney Springs' Jaleo; Theme park openings, events make for a jam-packed August

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

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Theme parks' openings, events make for a jam-packed August

August in Orlando will mean the opening of Star Wars land, the launch of Epcot Food & Wine, theme park concerts and, believe it or not, Halloween.

Disney Springs: Celebrity chef José Andrés has a heavenly hit in Jaleo | Review

Celebrity Chef José Andrés' new Disney enclave sparkles like fine Spanish cava.

Epic Universe theme park is coming to Orlando, ramping up Universal's battle with Disney

The war between Universal and Disney escalated Thursday after Universal announced it will build a new theme park called Epic Universe.

Universal's Epic Universe joining Orlando's theme park lineup. Here's a timeline for our area attractions

Theme park timeline

PODCAST: Hacking your Disney World vacation (Ep. 9)

A new book for Disney World visitors is designed to help hack their way to productive vacations. Theme Park Ranger Dewayne Bevil chatted with "Walt Disney World Hacks" author Susan Veness about how to best use FastPass+, make dining reservations, avoid scaring children and other tips.

Disney Star Wars: A galactic glossary for navigating Galaxy's Edge

There are new names and places to learn as Star Wars land opens at Disney World. This Galaxy's Edge glossary can help.

Gatorland: Halloween season will include Gators, Ghosts and Goblins

Gatorland introducing Halloween event called Gators, Ghosts and Goblins. Included: scary actors, selfie spots, Octoberfest Pavilion and the famed Skunk Ape.

Got a savory tooth? Try SeaWorld's Southern BBQ Sundae

SeaWorld's Southern BBQ Sundae is a photo-op delight for barbecue fans, but it's only available for a limited time.

Disney: High five for Rock 'n' Roller Coaster on its 20th birthday

Disney's Hollywood Studios opened Rock 'n' Roller Coaster 20 years ago with Aerosmith, a very fast start neon palm trees and a cast member named Chris.

Universal Orlando plans 'major' announcement; could it be details about new theme park?

Universal announced it's holding a press conference Thursday morning to make a "major" announcement at the Orange County Convention Center, which is located in the shadow of the hundreds of acres Universal has been acquiring.

Angry mom's Disney rant raises debate: kids vs. no kids

A Twitter user posted an anonymous rant from an angry mom at Disney World who was upset about visitors to the park without children, especially millennial age visitors.

Universal's Islands of Adventure tops TripAdvisor's theme-park rankings again

Universal's Islands of Adventure theme park again tops global rankings compiled by TripAdvisor. Disney's Magic Kingdom is runner-up.

PODCAST: Live streaming the theme parks – YouTuber turns love of Disney into career (Ep. 8)

Chris Spokesmayne has turned his love of theme parks into a career by live streaming on YouTube his visits to area attractions (Magic Kingdom is his favorite). Chris talks with Theme Park Ranger Dewayne Bevil about this live-stream subculture and the bonus music parodies he creates.

Disney World putting a bow on 2019 with new holiday activities

Disney World is spreading holiday joy farther into its theme parks -- especially Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom -- in 2019.

Universal: 'Killer Klowns' returns to Halloween Horror Nights

Universal Orlando announces its latest Halloween Horror Nights House: Killer Klowns from Outer Space.

Video: Dolphin and service dog become friends, play together at SeaWorld

In a rare moment a dolphin was captured on a video playing alongside a service dog at SeaWorld Orlando.

Universal theme parks are moneymakers in Comcast's latest earnings

Comcast wants to keep investing in its Universal theme parks.

Central Florida Explorer: One year of adventures down, more exploring to come

Central Florida Explorer Patrick Connolly has been venturing out for one year to find unique experiences in the Sunshine State. He says thanks for coming on this journey and stay tuned for more adventures.

Universal settles lawsuit over 3-year-old's injury at Jurassic Park attraction

Universal Orlando has settled a 2014 lawsuit that says a child was struck in the jaw by a retractable arm at a Jurassic Park attraction.

The Boathouse docks Disney Springs on OpenTable's Top 100 for scenery ... but we have so many!

The Boathouse at Disney Springs was the only Orlando eatery to make OpenTable's Top 100 Scenic Restaurants list for 2019.

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