Tuesday, January 28, 2020

Universal reveals 5K, 10K course maps; SeaWorld announces festival's concert lineup; Theme park happenings

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

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January 28, 2020

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Universal unveils the course maps for its upcoming 5K and 10K

Universal Orlando Resort has revealed the course maps for the inaugural Running Universal's Epic Character Race 5K and 10K weekend.

Boyz II Men, Trace Adkins, Night Ranger are performing at SeaWorld's Seven Seas Festival

SeaWorld has announced which musical acts are playing at the park's Seven Seas Food Festival.

Theme parks this week: Elmo's birthday; Universal's new menu and Lego Ninjago Days

There's a lot going on at Central Florida theme parks, from Elmo's 40th birthday celebration at SeaWorld Orlando to new menu items at Universal and ninja days at Legoland Florida.

PODCAST: How much are you willing to pay to go to Disney? Weighing cost vs. crowds (Ep. 35)

With Disney's variable pricing structure, visitors pay the most for tickets when they will probably spend the most time waiting in lines and being frustrated by crowds. In this episode, the Theme Park Rangers weigh rising ticket costs vs. crowds — what is the tipping point?

Legoland offers splashy deal on water park admission

Orlando-area attraction Legoland features $69.99 pass for both theme park and water park.

Tenth Avenue North talks Butterbeer, crowd surfing and more ahead of their Rock the Universe performance

Tenth Avenue North talks Palm Beach Atlantic University, Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure, Butterbeer and crowd surfing ahead of their performance at Universal Orlando Resort's Rock the Universe Christian music festival.

And the Grammy goes to ... Galaxy's Edge!

The music from John Williams that plays at Disney's Star Wars lands just won a Grammy.

Volcano Bay visitor sues Universal in first lawsuit over electric shock incident; Universal blames her in response

Universal is in a legal fight against a woman who sued after she says she was electrocuted at Volcano Bay in the summer of 2019.

Universal: Nintendo will be a game changer like Harry Potter at theme parks

Universal will add Nintendo intellectual property to its new Orlando theme park. The brand could be a moneymaker -- just like Harry Potter, the company says.

Disney's Millennium Falcon ride adds FastPasses next month

FastPasses are available for Disney's Millennium Falcon ride starting in February.

How to mix chill, theme-park thrills during cold snap

Cold weather doesn't cool off all Disney, Universal, SeaWorld attractions

Disney amps up European river cruise options, one with tour of new ship Disney Wish

Adventures by Disney is offering the most ever river cruise options for 2021 on four rivers across Europe. One of the tours will even take passengers on a tour of its new cruise ship Disney Wish at the shipyard.

Pictures: 2020 Epcot International Festival of the Arts photo spots

There are plenty of photo opportunities at the 2020 Epcot International Festival of the Arts, which runs through Feb. 24 at Walt Disney World. Here are a few favorites.

Ice Breaker: SeaWorld shows off new roller coaster under construction

SeaWorld is showing off its new family-friendly thrill ride that has plenty of airtime and twists.

PODCAST: Universal's Epic Character Race – routes, photo ops, and how to stay healthy surrounded by theme park temptations (Ep. 34)

Do you think you can outrun a Minion? How about a velociraptor from "Jurassic World"? In this episode of Theme Park Rangers, get some insight into the upcoming Universal Orlando's Epic Character Race: 5K and 10K routes, character photo ops, tips on race prep and how to stay healthy surrounded by theme park temptations.

All the Butterbeer at Universal Orlando Resort

Universal Orlando Resort is a beer lover's paradise - Butterbeer, that is. And there are myriad ways for Potterfans to un-parch themselves.

What to see, eat, buy at Epcot International Festival of the Arts

Disney World: Epcot arts festival shows off Broadway singers, fancy food, Figment

Universal worker who shed 150 pounds by running hopes to tackle both 5K and 10K in one weekend

A Universal Orlando Resort employee had never been a runner, but within six months — and unknowingly doing a couch to 5K program — Bob Page was on his way to better health.

Disney's new 'Star Wars' ride gets its California clone

Rise of the Resistance rides again. The latest attraction of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge opened at Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park in early December, and its west coast twin opens at Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif., on Friday.

Otronicon headliner helps video game firms avoid offensive content

A geographer who consults video game companies on geography and historical accuracy will speak at Otronicon this weekend.

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