Friday, January 17, 2020

Universal worker runs off 150 pounds | ‘Star Wars’ ride gets its California clone | Epcot's International Festival of the Arts

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

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January 17, 2020

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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.

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

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

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.

PODCAST: Disney's Epcot International Festival of the Arts stuns with culinary delights and musical treats (Ep. 33)

The Epcot International Festival of the Arts returns Friday, Jan. 17, and brings with it visually stunning food, show tunes and other artistic offerings.

Disney World was packed on New Year's Eve. How much would people pay to go during the holidays?

Disney World cost $159 for a ticket on New Year's Eve, one of the most crowded days of 2019. How much are people be willing to pay to go to the theme parks during the holidays?

Happy birthday, Carousel of Progress

Disney World: Carousel of Progress spins for 45 years at Magic Kingdom

'Lion King' singers launch Epcot's Broadway concert series

The Disney on Broadway concert series expands its format for 2020's Epcot International Festival of the Arts.

Pictures: Universal's Mardi Gras 2020 Concert Lineup

Get ready for Universal Studios' Mardi Gras 2020 with the complete lineup. These entertainers will hit the park's Music Plaza stage from Feb. 1 to March 29. For more information, click here.

A snacky sneak peek at Epcot International Festival of the Arts

The 4th annual Epcot International Festival of the Arts gets underway on Jan. 17 and there's loads of edible offerings in the mix throughout the park.

Epcot unwraps 3 new films, hopes visitors burst into song

Disney World debuts three Epcot films, with sing-along in France, new Canada footage.

SeaWorld attendance is on the rise

SeaWorld parks are getting busier. The company expects a 2% attendance jump for the end of 2019, according to a company memo.

Tykes get free admission to Legoland with Preschool Pass

Legoland offers Preschool Pass for free admission for kids aged 3-4.

Retired NFL running back Tiki Barber runs Disney World Marathon: 'I feel worn — not bruised, just worn'

Former New York Giants running back Tiki Barber finished the Walt Disney World Marathon in 5 hours, 12 minutes Sunday.

Arizona man denies Fredison Costa record-tying 8th Disney World Marathon title

Nick Hilton and Giovanna Martins won their respective divisions in the Walt Disney World Marathon on Sunday.

Brazilian man, Olympic Trials qualifier triumph at Disney World Half Marathon

Daniel Dos Santos of Brazil and Laura Paulsen of Boston won their respective divisions at the Disney World Half Marathon on Saturday.

Universal reveals medal designs for inaugural 5K, 10K

Universal Orlando Resort unveils the medal designs for Running Universal's Epic Character Race 5K and 10K.

Aunty Kau'I, a fixture at Disney's Polynesian resort, has died

A longtime Walt Disney World worker who greeted guests at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort with handmade leis and sometimes gave hula lessons has died. Kau'I Brandt — known to many people as Aunty Kau'I — was 87.

Disney Aspire keeps growing to add more schools for employees' free education

Disney has added Purdue University Global and Southern New Hampshire University to its list of schools where the company's hourly employees can get their education paid for.

Fun Spot: Hurricane coaster now open

Fun Spot's new Hurricane roller coaster now open in Kissimmee.

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