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New 'Orca Encounter' show joins SeaWorld Orlando lineup

SeaWorld Orlando debuts its new killer-whale show called "Orca Encounter," which replaces "One Ocean."

Disney, Universal and SeaWorld in 2019: A year of rides

Here's all the big theme park news that happened in 2019.

Disney begins Minnie Mouse collection with Space Mountain line

Disney adds line of collectibles featuring Minnie Mouse and theme park rides, starting with Space Mountain.

PeopleMover at Walt Disney World emits smoke, prompting evacuation

The PeopleMover attraction at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom was evacuated Thursday evening and shut down for a couple hours after the ride started emitting smoke.

Disney reduces Florida resident ticket prices for a limited time

 

Caramelicious new goodies at Epcot's Karamell-Küche

Ready for a sweet new year? The candy maven's at Epcot's Karamell Küche always have you covered.

For some Disney Star Wars fans, waking up at 2:30 a.m. is what it takes to ride Rise of the Resistance

There were no guaranteed spots for any of these early-risers because the virtual queue only took about 15 minutes to fill up Monday for Disney's wildly popular new attraction that's still working out its technical kinks during a busy holiday season.

Universal Orlando, Disney and shopping top 2019 Orlando Uber destinations; wings top Uber Eats menu

Theme parks and shopping centers were the top destinations for Uber customers catching a ride in Orlando in 2019.

Theme parks adding Mickey ride, 'Bourne Stuntacular,' SeaWorld coaster in 2020

Here's what's coming in 2020 to Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando Resort and SeaWorld Orlando.

Woman jumps from Walt Disney World ferryboat, deputies say

A 56-year-old woman jumped from a Walt Disney World ferryboat Monday evening in an apparent suicide attempt, said a spokesman from the Orange County Sheriff's Office.

#OSNow PODCAST: Universal's land pledge, possible Brightline theme-park station, and Orlando's old teepee village (Ep. 323)

Daily Orlando Sentinel Now podcast: Universal pledges 20 acres to build 1,000 affordable housing units, Disney and Brightline in talk for theme-park station, and was there a teepee village in Orlando?

M&M's store to relocate to Disney Springs from Florida Mall

The M&M's store in Orlando is relocating to Disney Springs.

SeaWorld Orlando ends 'One Ocean' killer-whale show, to add 'Orca Encounter' soon

SeaWorld Orlando swapping out "One Ocean" killer-whale show for "Orca Encounter."

PODCAST: What's coming in 2020 to Disney World, Universal Orlando and SeaWorld? (Ep. 31)

Theme park fans have much to look forward to in 2020 including the first ride featuring Mickey Mouse (yes, it's true), a new Cirque du Soleil show at Disney Springs, a SeaWorld roller coaster and a stunt show at Universal based on film character Jason Bourne.

What made us smile (or smirk) at theme parks in 2019

In 2019, Orlando theme parks introduced Star Wars rides, big birds, Hagrid's coaster and more.

Vegan at Disney? Animal Kingdom has new savory, plant-based goodies

Vegan at Disney? It's getting easier by the minute! Case in point: these two tasty plant-based offerings at Disney's Animal Kingdom.

Disney: Star Tours ride receives splashy 'Rise of Skywalker' update

Disney's Star Tours ride gets updates based on the new "Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker" movie.

A World War II veteran who helped build Epcot returns to see a hidden side of the park

In 1982, Epcot was the biggest construction undertaking of its time. Stephen Nemeth, one of the construction workers, called it "the best job I ever had." Now at age 94, Nemeth returned to the park on a special tour.

Sweet, savory & seasonal! Taste Epcot's International Festival of the Holidays

The Epcot International Festival of the Holidays is in full swing, but time is running out to sample seasonal tastes. Check out these 10 offerings and taste Epcot before the event ends on Dec. 30.

Epcot: New 'Ratatouille' topiary set, Garden Rocks concerts unveiled

Disney announces Garden Rocks concerts, new Remy topiary for 2020 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival.

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