Tuesday, October 1, 2019

Disney rewards boy who gave Disney trip money to help hurricane evacuees; Science center’s adults-only event has artificial intelligence (and spooky) theme; How the anthem of Epcot’s ‘IllumiNations’ was written

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

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October 1, 2019

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Boy who gave Disney trip money to help Hurricane Dorian evacuees gets day at Disney after all

When a Florida boy took money he'd been saving for a trip to Disney and instead used it to help Hurricane Dorian evacuees, people took notice. That included the folks at Walt Disney World who rewarded the Jacksonville boy with a trip to Walt Disney World this past weekend.

Science center's adults-only event has artificial intelligence (and spooky) theme

Orlando Science Center schedules Science Night Live (or is it Science Night Dead?), an adults-only event with beverages and an artificial intelligence theme.

'We Go On': How the anthem of Epcot's 'IllumiNations' was written

When "IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth" concludes Monday night, the final words will be "we go on." That's also the title of the song that has brought Epcot's nighttime spectacular to a close at Walt Disney World for 20 years.

Disney Skyliner preview: Answers to questions that have been up in the air

First look at Disney Skyliner gondola system shows new views from the sky of Epcot, Hollywood Studios, a few Disney World resorts, "Ratatouille" construction.

Hakuna Moscato! Homemade tees a growing trend at Epcot Food & Wine Fest

Homemade themed T-shirts are a growing trend among Disney park-goers. For Food & Wine enthusiasts, the best can be pretty boozy.

SeaWorld announces inaugural Rescue Run

SeaWorld announces its first-ever Rescue Run at the Orlando theme park.

Disney World: Faithful 'IllumiNations' fans prep for Epcot show's final finale

Fans of Epcot's "IllumiNations" show prepare for its upcoming finale, await future fireworks production at Walt Disney World

Universal announces lineup for Rock the Universe 2020

Universal shares its lineup for the 2020 edition of Rock the Universe, a two-day Christian-music festival.

IAAPA's eye-catching new headquarters includes vision for global visitors

IAAPA's new Orlando headquarters opens with new spaces and views its global membership

Halloween, beer, after-dark spectaculars crowd into Disney, Universal, SeaWorld events

Disney, Universal, SeaWorld all have big events planned for rest of year. Look for Halloween, beer, new nighttime spectaculars mixed into the festivals.

Walt Disney World Resort replaces George Kalogridis with new president Josh D'Amaro

Josh D'Amaro will replace George Kalogridis as president of Walt Disney World Resort in November, the company announced Wednesday.

PODCAST: Farewell to Epcot's 'IllumiNations' and a look ahead to Disney's new fireworks shows (Ep. 18)

The end is near for Epcot's "IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth." Sept. 30 is the last performance of the fireworks show that debuted 20 years ago. The Orlando Sentinel's theme park reporter Dewayne Bevil and arts critic Matthew Palm discuss the beloved spectacular and what is to come as Disney World replaces several of its nighttime shows.

Disney going vegan in a big way with hundreds of new options at theme parks

Disney announces more than 400 new vegan dishes to cover every dining venue in its U.S. theme parks.

Madame Tussauds Orlando making room for six James Bonds

Madame Tussauds Orlando makes room for six James Bond figures.

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!

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