Friday, June 11, 2021

Boy flew cross-country alone for Magic Kingdom opening day; Universal launches VelociCoaster; more

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

Orlando Sentinel

View In Browser

June 11, 2021

orlandosentinel.com

Theme Park Rangers

Disney World at 50: Boy who flew cross-country alone for opening day later became an Imagineer

In 1971, Tom Morris, age 12, boarded a red-eye flight from California to Orlando to attend Walt Disney World's opening day. Within a decade, Tom K. Morris became an Imagineer.

Universal rolls out VelociCoaster with 'Today' coverage, crowds, churros

The first official day of operation for Jurassic World VelociCoaster at Universal's Islands of Adventure theme park included an early crowd, coverage by "Today" show and churros.

Universal: How coaster designers put more bite into Islands of Adventure

Universal Orlando wanted to add some teeth to Islands of Adventure. That was the genesis of Jurassic World VelociCoaster, the dinosaur-driven roller coaster that opens Thursday.

Pictures: Jurassic World VelociCoaster

The newest attraction at Universal's Islands of Adventure is officially open. Members of the media enjoyed a preview of the Jurassic World VelociCoaster roller coaster on June 9, one day before...

Growth spurt: Gatorland moves capybaras to Flamingo Island

Gatorland has relocated its two growing capybaras into a new habitat on the attraction's Flamingo Island.

Wild Florida expands Drive-thru Safari Park

Wild Florida, an animal attraction in Osceola County, doubles the size of its Drive-thru Safari Park. It soon will be 170 acres with 4 miles of driving space.

What to love (times 2) about Central Florida roller coasters

Jurassic World VelociCoaster is open at Universal's Islands of Adventure theme park, so it's time to take stock of the roller coaster lineup in Orlando theme parks.

PODCAST: SeaWorld's Howl-O-Scream claws its way into the theme park Halloween fray (Ep. 99)

SeaWorld Orlando's new intense Halloween experience, Howl-O-Scream, enters the Central Florida theme park arena this year, giving Universal's Halloween Horror Nights some scary competition.

Florida Fresh Air: Clermont's Lake Hiawatha Preserve has kids' fun, disc golf

Lake Hiawatha Preserve near Clermont provides 220 acres of natural space to play, picnic and throw a round of disc golf.

Spot an Orlando Dalmatian in Disney's 'Cruella'

A Dalmatian from Orlando stars in Disney's new "Cruella" film.

Florida Fresh Air: Clermont's Lake Hiawatha Preserve

Florida Fresh Air: Clermont's Lake Hiawatha Preserve

No comments:

Post a Comment