Friday, February 12, 2021

Meet the general you’ve never heard of who mapped out Magic Kingdom; New Aquatica tour; more

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

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February 12, 2021

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Disney World at 50: Meet the general you've never heard of who mapped out the Magic Kingdom

"If you ask anybody that goes to Walt Disney World, who is Joe Potter? ... They won't know much about him," said Disney author and historian Christopher Lucas. "Without him, there'd be...

Get up-close to dolphins with new Aquatica tour

Aquatica Orlando's new — and only — tour brings visitors up-close with the water park's Commerson's dolphins.

Universal: First look at Mardi Gras for 2021

Mardi Gras has marched back into Universal Studios theme park, but its celebration has been reconfigured.

Legoland ski show returns with fresh touches, new Lego character

Legoland Florida begins its 10th birthday celebration with a new water-ski show with pirates, nods to the attraction's history.

Disney expects masks requirements to remain in 2021, but they should be gone by next year, CEO says

"Do we also believe that we'll be in the same state of six-feet social distancing and mask-wearing in '22? Absolutely not," said the CEO of the Walt Disney Co.

Science center: Otronicon returns, changes timing, adds virtual experiences

Otronicon, Orlando Science Center's salute to technology and careers, introduces virtual segments to programming. The 4-day event begins Friday,

Thrill-seekers: Here are Orlando's 8 best adrenaline-rushing experiences

From tanks to skydiving and mountain biking, here are several of Central Florida's best adrenaline-rushing experiences available to thrill seekers.

It's Florida fair time! Here's a roundup of state and county fairs

During Florida's mild winter months, county and state fairs set up with fried food, agriculture events, rides and entertainment. Here are events happening around Central Florida.

Universal: Don't get jumpy — shark will return

The 'Jaws' shark is missing from Universal Studios theme park. But there's no need for ominous music.

Snap! Orlando exhibit highlights Van Gogh's influence on two women photographers

"The Van Gogh Affect" at Snap! Orlando's downtown gallery space will highlight the influence of the Dutch post-impressionist on modern-day photographers Lynn Johnson and Patricia Lanza. The...

Visit Orlando launches $2.2M ad campaign to lure tourists from the South

Visit Orlando wants to draw more out-of-state travelers to Orlando.

Disney: Epcot's Leave a Legacy panels going back up, getting colorful makeover

Walt Disney World is installing parts of Leave a Legacy attraction that was at Epcot's entrance for two decades. It's more colorful now.

Florida Fresh Air: Spring Hammock Preserve supplies serene scenery, hiking

Spring Hammock Preserve in Seminole County provides 1,500 acres of natural scenery, education and hiking opportunities.

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