Friday, October 4, 2019

Universal transforms Sentinel staffer into scareactor; Things to know about Disney Skyliner; SeaWorld's Praise Wave lineup revealed

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

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October 4, 2019

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Universal: Halloween Horror Nights turned me into a 'scareactor' for an evening

At Universal's Halloween Horror Nights, I became a "scareactor" in the event's Vanity Ball scare zone for a night to learn about the makeup and scaring process.

PODCAST: Disney Skyliner takes flight – What you need to know (Ep. 19)

The Disney Skyliner, the free gondola-based transportation system now open to the public, gives Walt Disney World visitors new views and ways to get into its theme parks. The Theme Park Rangers discuss the pros (Epcot's station location) and cons (cabins are not air-conditioned).

SeaWorld announces 3 upcoming Praise Wave concert acts

SeaWorld Orlando announces acts for upcoming Praise Wave concerts.

Disney: New Epcot preview center gives splashy look at theme park's future

Walt Disney Imagineering opens preview center with projection mapping, in-the-round animation to spotlight Epcot's changes.

Daytona Lagoon offers $5 Go Karts on Friday nights

Entertainment center Daytona Lagoon in Daytona Beach will have Go Karts for $5 every Friday in October.

Epcot Food & Wine Fest: Donut Box & Cool Wash now open

Hey, Epcot Food & Wine Fans! Two new marketplaces opened yesterday, each featuring treats both sweet and splashy!

Florida residents can get a free day at Universal Orlando

Universal offers second day free and $75 off annual passes to Florida residents.

Explore WonderFall Flavors at Disney Springs

Hey, Fall Foodies — Disney Springs is kicking those autumnal spices into gear with WonderFall Flavors. Now through Nov. 4, more than 30 locations around the Springs are participating with seasonally inspired food.

Epcot's 'IllumiNations': a stirring tribute to the arts

The story of "IllumiNations" put a celebration of the creative arts front and center.

Before new ship arrives, Disney Cruise Line announces spring 2021 cruise itineraries

It will be the last spring of only four ships for Disney Cruise Line when 2021 comes around, so it may also be the last time Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy call Port Canaveral home all year long.

It's a double Disney birthday: Magic Kingdom in 1971 and Epcot in 1982

Walt Disney World opened the Magic Kingdom on Oct. 1, 1971 and got a younger sister park that was maybe a little smarter 11 years later with Epcot on Oct. 1, 1982.

Chinese lantern festival comes to Florida eco-adventure park

A Florida tourist attraction will be transformed into a light show starting this weekend with 13 acres of Chinese lanterns.

Disney World: Man with autism who sued theme park gets Feb. 18 trial date

The federal lawsuit filed by a man identified only as "A.L." was filed in 2014 after Disney changed its policy a year to earlier to ban people with disabilities from skipping to the front of the line.

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

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