Friday, February 28, 2020

Updated topiaries at Epcot | Best theme park restaurant winner | Holy Land nears its end

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

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February 28, 2020

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Disney: New, updated topiaries set for Epcot's flower and garden fest

Disney World updates topiary lineup for Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival

2020 Orlando Sentinel Foodie Awards: Best theme park restaurant

Tiffin's is the critic's choice winner for Best Theme Park Restaurant in the 2020 Orlando Sentinel Foodie Awards.

With a sale possible, biblical theme park Holy Land may be nearing the end of its 19-year history in Orlando

The end of the Holy Land Experience is imminent. The biblical theme park is for sale and ending all stage shows. About 118 employees will be laid off on April 18.

Jungle Cruise boat starts to sink; internet jokes run deep

As pictures of the Jungle Cruise boat sinking surfaced online, internet jokes and puns ran wild.

SeaWorld: Chef likes 'different' dishes for Seven Seas Food Festival

SeaWorld Orlando: Chef Hector Colon likes 'different' dishes for Seven Seas Food Festival

Volcano returning downtown to promote science center's 'Pompeii' exhibit

Volcano returns downtown, promotes Orlando Science Center's 'Pompeii' exhibit

#OSNow PODCAST: New Disney CEO announcement, Maxwell on 'welfare for politicians,' and Broadway's 'biggest season yet' in Orlando (Ep. 366)

Daily Orlando Sentinel Now podcast: New Disney CEO announcement, Maxwell on 'welfare for politicians,' and Broadway's 'biggest season yet' in Orlando.

Disney World, Universal Studios and the U.S. tourism industry brace for coronavirus

People are worried about crowds because of the coronavirus. Could it hurt Orlando's tourism industry?

How to enjoy a perfect Orlando weekend without theme parks

Theme parks are a staple of Orlando entertainment, but there's more than meets the eye for locals and visitors to the City Beautiful. Leu Gardens, Rock Springs and the Winter Park Chain of Lakes are just a few options for local activities great for a weekend without theme parks.

Disney and Impossible Foods partner together to bring more plant-based options to Disney World

Starting this month, Impossible Burger is the "preferred plant-based burger" of the the parks and will be coming to all locations at Disney World and Disneyland, according to a press release.

Disney: Spaceship Earth renovation will begin this spring

Disney World: Epcot's Spaceship Earth begins renovation in May

Bob Iger steps down; Bob Chapek named new Disney CEO

Longtime Disney CEO Bob Iger is being replaced by Bob Chapek, who becomes Walt Disney Co.'s seventh chief in its nearly 100-year history.

Disney: Tickets now on sale for Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

Disney World selling tickets for 2020 edition of Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom.

Disney: 'Vacation Fun' set for Mickey Shorts Theater debut

Disney World: Mickey Shorts Theater to feature 'Vacation Fun'

Icon Park adds combo deal with Wheel, Starflyer, Tussauds, Sea Life and more

Icon Park adds ticket deal with Wheel, Orlando Starflyer, Madame Tussauds, Sea Life aquarium, discounts

Orlando Science Center hosting Engineering Weekend, Tuskegee Airmen

Orlando Science Center hosting Engineering Weekend as well as Tuskegee Airmen STEM presentation

Behind the scenes: Madame Tussauds artists keep waxy stars well-groomed

There's more than meets the eye when taking care of the wax figures Madame Tussauds is famous for. Each day, a team of studio artists walks through the exhibit, checking for nicks and imperfections.

First look: Regal Eagle Smokehouse has landed at Epcot

Regal Eagle Smokehouse is now open for business at Epcot. The menu at the new Walt Disney World restaurant is barbecue-based; its theme is Muppet meets Americana.

Universal adds even more glitter, other glitz to its King Gator float

Universal's Mardi Gras rolls on with enhanced, glitter-happy King Gator float

Universal: Passholders have chance to see 'Today' show

Universal: Annual passholders have chance to see 'Today' show broadcast

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