Tuesday, September 24, 2019

Disney’s Bob Iger: Orlando tragedy overshadowed China opening; Stranded Thomas Cook travelers get free day at SeaWorld; Disney workers endure tourists who scream, punch and even grope them

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

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September 24, 2019

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Disney's Bob Iger: Orlando tragedy overshadowed China opening

In promoting a memoir, Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger recalls that a tragedy at Walt Disney World weighed on him heavily as he opened a theme park in China.

Stranded Thomas Cook travelers get free day at SeaWorld

SeaWorld Orlando offers free admission to tourists stranded by the collapse of the Thomas Cook Travel Company.

Disney World workers endure tourists who scream, punch and even grope them

Some Disney World workers are spit at, screamed at, sexually harassed and physically attacked when they go to work. Why? Often, tourists are upset about FastPasses, long lines or just being told 'No.'

Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge gets ABC love

Disney-owned ABC will celebrate Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge during seven series, including 'Modern Family,' 'America's Funniest Home Videos' and 'Dancing With the Stars.'

Disney mixologist competes for Most Imaginative Bartender title

Liverpool native and Rose & Crown suds-slinger Peter Hannah is reps Orlando this week as he competes for a world-class mixology title.

Disney Springs: Sunshine Churros opens two stands

Extruded. Flavored. Fried. Filled. Sugared. Sunshine Churros has arrived at Disney Springs and of course, folks love 'em!

Disney: Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party guests inspired by movies, rides, parks

Take a peek at some of the costumes at this year's Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party at Walt Disney World.

Epcot: Disney adds Isabella Rossellini, Marlee Matlin to Candlelight Processional narrator list

Disney World says Epcot's Candlelight Processional will include Marlee Matlin, Isabella Rossellini as narrators again in 2019.

Halloween Horror Nights: Taste the terror with 2019 eats and drinks

"Stranger Things," "Ghostbusters" and beyond: A host of ghostly treats are tempting Halloween Horror Nights fans this year at Universal Orlando Resort.

PODCAST: Dissecting Universal's Halloween Horror Nights (Ep. 17)

The smell of rotting flesh and scares lurking around every corner means Universal's Halloween Horror Nights is in full swing. The Theme Park Rangers discuss the scariest houses, best scare zones, the mazes that provide the most fun and new experiences awaiting park guests.

Ultimate Disney Christmas Package bundles up theme-park activities, tickets

Disney Ultimate Christmas Package includes hotel stays, park hopper tickets, holiday activities. But there are a limited number available.

SeaWorld CEO's departure may stem from power struggle with board chairman, analyst says

Why did SeaWorld's CEO leave after seven months on the job?

Disney World teases views from the Skyliner gondolas in new video

Disney released a new video teasing the views from the Skyliner gondola opening this month.

2-Day Universal ticket gets 2 more days free

Guests can buy a 2-Day ticket to Universal Orlando and get another two days to visit before Dec. 20.

Universal: Another day added to 2019 Halloween Horror Nights

Universal's Halloween Horror Nights expanded by one day, which is included in some multinight passes.

Universal: Cabana Bay pop-up immerses guests in 'Stranger Things'

Find out more about the new "Stranger Things" pop-up event at Universal's Cabana Bay.

Stranger Things doughnuts at Universal CityWalk

Voodoo Doughnut's Universal CityWalk location has two, fun limited-edition goodies available through the run of Halloween Horror Nights.

Hagrid ride, Horror Nights, SeaWorld, Millennium Falcon are Golden Ticket Award winners

Halloween Horror Nights, Hagrid coaster, SeaWorld, Millennium Falcon attraction are winners of Golden Ticket Awards from Amusement Today

Halloween Horror Nights: Universal takes interaction to the max with app

Universal adds an interactive component to Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Florida.

SeaWorld's CEO quits after 7 months on the job

SeaWorld CEO Gus Antorcha, who took over the Orlando-based company in February, abruptly resigned Monday after feuding with the board of directors.

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