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Roller Coaster Day: Take our quiz!; Holy Land Experience unveils new show; Disney World sells discount tickets that aren’t good until noon

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

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August 16, 2019

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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 that aren't good 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.

New video shows off Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Disney World

A new promo video from Disney gives new looks at the Walt Disney World version of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge set to open on Aug. 29.

Halloween Horror Nights: Universal to debut new show

Universal Orlando Resort reveals its new show headed to this year's Halloween Horror Nights.

PODCAST: Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge: What to expect at Disney World opening? (Ep. 11)

Scrolling through social media, it looks like everyone has visited Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Disney World's Hollywood Studios. But although it feels like everyone has tasted Blue Milk already, the new land in Orlando doesn't officially open until Aug. 29. Theme Park Rangers Dewayne Bevil and Gabrielle Russon discuss Star Wars fatigue/envy, and how Disney Land's attendance decline may impact opening day in Orlando.

Florida mom goes to Disney without kids to celebrate first day of school

In the ongoing Disney with or without kids debate, one Central Florida mom pulled out a move that went viral: Celebrating her kids' first day of school by heading to the Magic Kingdom without them.

Halloween Horror Nights: 'House of 1000 Corpses' rounds out Universal's maze lineup

The final Halloween Horror Nights house at Universal Orlando Resort: "House of 1000 Corpses."

Disney World's Star Wars attraction should draw bigger crowds than its California twin, experts predict

After the slow start for Disneyland's Star Wars; Galaxy's Edge, experts are predicting bigger crowds at the Disney World version of the attraction when it opens Aug. 29.

Ex-Disney Typhoon Lagoon worker returns to park to steal wallets from employees, sheriff's report says

Shariel Agosto used to work at the water park, which is how she knew to navigate behind the scenes area of the park when she snuck around in July, according to her Orange County Sheriff's Office arrest affidavit.

NBA Experience tips off at Disney Springs with basketball stars, Iger on hand

NBA Experience opens at Disney Springs with CEO Robert Iger, NBA superstars bouncing around.

Halloween Horror Nights: Universal adds 'Zombieland,' Rob Zombie scare zones

Universal Orlando Resort reveals the scares zones — including ones inspired by "Zombieland: Double Tap" and the music of Rob Zombie — headed to this year's Halloween Horror Nights.

Hop on board Volcano Bay's stuffed plantain canoe

Volcano Bay's stuffed plantain canoe brings sweet and savory together.

Here's how to get free beer at Orlando's theme parks

Children may be back in school, but there's still a summer mindset at the theme parks as SeaWorld announces it's expanding a free beer initiative.

Dark Horizon announces Orlando haunted houses

Pop-up Halloween attraction Dark Horizon: Point of No Return announces its 2019 haunted houses that are headed to Orlando.

The Jonas Brothers visit Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Walt Disney World Resort

The Jonas Brothers spent their day off exploring Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Walt Disney World.

Loews Hotels at Universal Orlando: 'Hospitality gene' at work

Founded in 1960, Loews Hotels now has approximately 10,000 employees worldwide. The company entered the Orlando marketplace in 1994, becoming joint-venture partners with Universal Orlando. An eighth local property will open in 2020, as Loews continues as a thriving independently owned family enterprise (the Tisch family).

Halloween Horror Nights: Universal announces final original content house

Universal Orlando Resort revealed Graveyard Games as the final original content haunted house coming to Halloween Horror Nights.

Magic's Mo Bamba at Jr. NBA event at Disney: 'We're definitely building toward something bigger'

Orlando Magic center Mo Bamba attends skills night for the second annual Jr. NBA Global Championship at Disney World's ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.

Walt Disney World will host Special Olympics USA Games in 2022

Walt Disney World is hosting the Special Olympics USA Games in 2022.

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