Friday, October 18, 2019

Disney simplifies menu items at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge; Gatorland's new Gators, Ghosts and Goblins; PODCAST: Universal’s Bourne Stuntacular, Disney Skyliner reopens, ‘Beauty and the Beast’ bar and white gators

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

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October 18, 2019

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Disney simplifies menu items at Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge

In a move reported to ease the ordering process for guests, Disney has changed out the Star Wars-themed menu items at Galaxy's Edge for straightforward descriptions.

Gatorland's new Halloween event scares up real animals (and maybe-not-so-real ones)

Gatorland is diving into Halloween with a new Gators, Ghosts and Goblins event that included in regular admission to the longtime attraction.

PODCAST: Universal's Bourne Stuntacular, Disney Skyliner reopens, 'Beauty and the Beast' bar and white gators (Ep. 21)

Dive into recent theme park headlines: Universal announces 'Bourne Stuntacular,' Disney Skyliner reopens, 'Beauty and the Beast' bar debuts, Gatorland opens White Gator Swamp, six James Bonds appear at Madame Tussauds, and how much does it cost to eat one of every item at the Epcot Food & Wine Fest?

Blue Man Group offers up discounts for Florida residents

Florida residents can get into Blue Man Group at Universal Orlando for $54 for adults.

Orlando attractions: Check out these new-ish, small-ish developments

Gatorland, Disney's Grand Floridian, Fun Spot and other attractions introduce new, small-ish things to explore.

Universal begins registration for its first Epic Character Race events

Universal begins registration for its first-ever Epic Character Race events, which debut in February.

Orlando Science Center: Downtown volcano sparks push for 'Pompeii' exhibit

Orlando Science Center building a volcano to push next year's 'Pompeii' exhibit. The installation debuts downtown at Immerse event on Friday and Saturday

U.S. Air Force bands perform free shows at Disney Springs

The Concert Band and the Singing Sergeants of the U.S. Air Force will take the stage at Disney Springs for free concerts Oct. 17-18.

Owner wants to demolish long-closed Mystery Fun House near Universal

Almost two decades after shutting down the Mystery Fun House attraction near Universal Studios, the parent company of Westgate Resorts is seeking a permit from Orlando to demolish the building, according to a report in GrowthSpotter.

Universal Studios: 'Bourne Stuntacular' to open in spring of 2020

"The Bourne Stuntacular" show will debut at Universal Studios theme park in Orlando in 2020, replacing the old "Terminator 2" attraction.

Disney, Universal, SeaWorld and Legoland go spooky for Halloween

See how Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando Resort, SeaWorld Orlando and Legoland Florida celebrate Halloween in the theme parks.

These fall-themed Disney treats will disappear after Halloween

These Disney exclusives are short-lived treats at the All-Star Resorts. Get them before Halloween, or they're gone.

Disney Skyliner gondola system back up and running again

Disney Skyliner gondola system running again, a week after visitors were stranded. Stoppages planned for "system updates" this week, Disney World says.

Disability offerings: A guide to Disney, Universal, SeaWorld and Legoland

Your guide to the disability offerings at Disney, Universal, SeaWorld and Legoland.

Disney dining: What would it cost to buy one of everything at Epcot's food & wine fest?

What if a Disney World visitor bought one of every item sold at the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival? What would that cost? We did the math using the 2019 prices.

Disney World: Peter Pan sails, Space Mountain seats are missing

Seats from Space Mountain and a sails from Peter Pan's Flight are missing from Epcot storage, Disney reported to law enforcement.

Disney World changes: What to expect on your next Epcot visit

Changes at Walt Disney World include additions, subtractions and construction walls all around Epcot. Here's a guide to your next visit to the theme park.

PODCAST: Universal let me be a 'scareactor' at Halloween Horror Nights (Ep. 20)

Universal invited Orlando Sentinel reporter Patrick Connolly to be a 'scareactor' for an evening at Halloween Horror Nights. He shares what he learned about the art of scaring.

Disney: 'Beauty and the Beast' bar opens at Grand Floridian

Enchanted Rose, a lounged inspired by the "Beauty and the Beast" movie, is now open for business at Disney's Grand Floridian resort.

Disney's Animal Kingdom tasting sampler returns: new items, new value and free $10 card

Disney's Animal Kingdom Tasting Sampler allows guests to buy a $50 card - and get a late-day $10 bonus card.

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