Tuesday, October 22, 2019

Fun Spot adding roller coaster; Legoland offers free entry to veterans in November; Disney completes 2019 narrator lineup for Epcot's Candlelight Processional

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

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October 22, 2019

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Fun Spot adding roller coaster, holding name contest

Fun Spot is adding another roller coaster in Kissimmee, and it's looking for help in naming it.

Legoland offers free admission to veterans in November

Legoland's veterans discounts return in November.

Candlelight Processional: Disney completes 2019 narrator lineup for Epcot holiday event

Disney completes narrator lineup for 2019 version of Epcot's Candlelight Processional with actors Chita Rivera (Kiss of the Spiderwoman) and Warwick Davis (Harry Potter, Return of Jedi).

Sweet Halloween bites at Legoland's Brick-or-Treat event

Catch these three spooky snacks at LEGOLAND Florida Resort by the end of the month.

Disney World gondola 911 tapes reveal girl frantically seeking help for epileptic mom

The Disney World gondola shutdown 911 tapes depict stranded riders crying, pleading for help because of their health conditions and in one case a man who had passed out.

Legoland offers a year of two parks for under $12 a month

Florida residents can get a special deal on an Awesome Pass to Legoland and its water park.

Universal Orlando: 'Stranger Things' star Millie Bobby Brown visits Halloween Horror Nights

"Stranger Things" star Millie Bobby Brown — a.k.a. Eleven — drops by Universal's Halloween Horror Nights in Orlando.

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.

Universal sued after tourist says he suffers paralysis on water slide; report called it 'numbness'

A lawsuit said a man was paralyzed and nearly drowned. Universal said the man experienced "numbness" when the theme park disclosed it on a public state report.

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?

H2O Live! water park wins award for its tech

A Kissimmee water park has landed some recognition from an industry trade group for tech, overall experience.

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.

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