Friday, August 28, 2020

SeaWorld expands events, hours; Disney retools Swan and Dolphin food fête; more

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

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August 28, 2020

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SeaWorld: Dive into Electric Ocean, surface with craft beer, fireworks

SeaWorld Orlando expands events, hours in weeks after pandemic shutdown. There are fireworks, too.

Disney: Swan and Dolphin changing food and wine event

Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort retooling its food and wine event with new Sip, Savor and Stay Saturdays.

Sleuths dinner show announces it will close temporarily on International Drive

Sleuths Mystery Dinner Shows, a 30-year-running theatrical attraction on Orlando's International Drive, announces it is temporarily closing.

Mecum Auctions returns to Kissimmee with 1,000 cars, COVID-19 precautions

Back for a three-day auto auction, the Mecum Kissimmee Summer Special is bringing 1,000 collector cars to Central Florida Aug. 27-29. This time, attendees are required to undergo temperature...

PODCAST: Taste of Epcot brings back guest favorites in festival that mixes Food & Wine and Flower & Garden (Ep. 63)

Epcot Festivals Chef Kevin Downing talks about the all-star lineup of big guest satisfiers at Walt Disney World's Taste of Epcot International Food and Wine Festival. Think comfort food. Think...

EDC Orlando canceled for 2020; festival organizers hope to return in 2021

EDC Orlando has been canceled for 2020, according to an Instagram post from the festival's creator. The event hopes to return in 2021.

The Wheel at Icon Park offers back-to-school discount

Students and parents can get discounted tickets to ride the Wheel at Icon Park in Orlando.

Mecum Kissimmee Summer Special rolls into town: Here's what to expect

Mecum Auctions is back with a Kissimmee Summer Special, an event with 1,000 cars for auction and modifications due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Universal Volcano Bay water slide accidents prompt 73 injury claims, court documents say

An insurance company argues that it shouldn't owe money for injuries at Universal Orlando's Volcano Bay, revealing in court documents there are 73 injury claims involving several slides since...

Orlando Science Center offers Kids Night this week

Orlando Science Center will hold "kids night" event to expose participants to some exhibits and parents an evening off.

Disney: Costumes will be OK for Magic Kingdom visitors next month

Walt Disney World will loosen up its no-costumes rule for Magic Kingdom visitors as we move toward the Halloween season.

Orlando man charged with hitting Disney security guard in fight over COVID-19 mask rule

An Orlando man struck an Epcot security guard when he was reminded to follow the theme park's mask rules, an Orange County sheriff's report says, the first known crime report involving such...

SeaWorld, Aquatica returning to 7-day schedule

SeaWorld and Aquatica soon will be open seven-days-per-week again

Post-Sleuths, Laurel Clark leaves the mystery (but not the helping) behind

For nearly 25 years Laurel Clark oversaw the scores of actors who provided the entertainment for thousands upon thousands of diners at Sleuths Mystery Dinner Shows on International Drive. Now...

Tuscana Resort knocks 15% off for Florida residents

Tuscana Resort Orlando By Aston in Davenport is taking 15 percent off for Florida residents with a promo code.

DeLand native reprises 'Phineas and Ferb' role in new Disney Plus movie

DeLand native Vincent Martella voices Phineas Flynn in the new "Phineas and Ferb" movie headed Aug. 28 to Disney Plus.

Disney Plus review: Riding with 'The Rescuers'

Disney Plus: 'The Rescuers' is romp from underground U.N. down to the bayou to rescue an orphan

10 unique Florida Airbnbs you will want to stay in

As a vacation destination, Florida has no shortage of unique lodging, from houseboats to treehouses to tiny homes to Airstream trailers. Here are 10 unique Airbnbs found around the Sunshine State.

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