Friday, April 9, 2021

7 theme park rides and their staying power; See world's longest fingernails at Ripley's; more

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

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April 9, 2021

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Theme parks: Classic attractions and their staying power

A recent trip aboard E.T. Adventure at Universal Studios and the changes coming to Jungle Cruise at Magic Kingdom got me thinking about rides that have been there since Day One of their...

Ripley points world's longest fingernails to Orlando

The world's longest fingernails can be seen now at Ripley's attraction in Orlando

Universal's Islands of Adventure: VelociCoaster opens June 10

Jurassic World VelociCoaster opens at Universal's Islands of Adventure theme park on June 10,

SeaWorld's board chairman helped company navigate pandemic, interim CEO says

SeaWorld's interim CEO reflected on how to the Orlando-headquartered company has handled the pandemic.

PODCAST: Let the mocking begin. Poll breaks down each state's favorite Disney World rides (Ep. 92)

Come on, Delaware! Country Bear Jamboree. Really? That nugget was revealed in a recent poll by Upgraded Points that ranks each state's favorite ride at Disney World. Let the mocking begin.

Disney World's face-covering rule gets photo exception

Walt Disney World changes face-covering rules. Visitors will be able to take masks off for photos ... with restrictions.

Museum of Illusions welcomes dogs for 1 day only

Museum of Illusions will open its doors to dogs and their parents on April 17.

Lake County Fair returns for 100th anniversary

The Lake County Fair returns for its 100th anniversary a year after the coronavirus pandemic forced its cancellation.

Animal expert Jack Hanna, who led Central Florida Zoo in 1970s, diagnosed with dementia

Hanna is best known for his work as director of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in Ohio, where he started in 1978 and increased attendance by offering educational and entertaining events.

Universal Studios Store settles into new CityWalk spot

Universal CityWalk is home now to Universal Studios Store, an 8,300-square-foot upgrade

Local events offer variety this week and weekend in Central Florida

Upcoming and ongoing events in Central Florida offer a wide variety of entertaining opportunities.

Disney World at 50: Fake companies and secret deals acquired land for Magic Kingdom

When Walt Disney began buying up swamp and cattle-grazing land in the mid-1960s, he used fake companies and secret deals to purchase property in Central Florida that would later become Walt...

Pictures: Roy Disney inspects property slated to become Disney World

Walt Disney's brother Roy O. Disney supervised the massive Walt Disney World Resort project and also made personal visits to inspect the land. He and several representatives can be seen in...

Sugars Gallery opens at Kissimmee's Old Town

Sugars Gallery opened inside a 1,000-square-foot space at 5770 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway.

Disney: Avengers Campus opening June 4

Avengers Campus opens to the public June 4 at Disney California Adventure theme park

Florida Fresh Air: Orlando's Barnett Park provides urban outdoor space, basketball, gym, disc golf

Barnett Park provides 159 acres of urban space for Orlandoans to enjoy basketball, tennis, a dog park, disc golf, a gym and other recreational opportunities.

Pictures: Orlando's Barnett Park has myriad recreation opportunities

Barnett Park provides 159 acres of urban space for Orlandoans to enjoy basketball, tennis, a dog park, disc golf, a gym and other recreational opportunities.

Florida Fresh Air: Barnett Park

Florida Fresh Air: Barnett Park

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