Friday, June 25, 2021

Epcot mime speaks; SeaWorld Orlando rolls out Electric Ocean; more

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

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Disney World at 50: The Epcot mime speaks

In the '90s, there was such a thing as the Epcot mime — Nicolas J., a native of soviet Georgia — appeared in France in a plastic bubble and interacted with guests. He now runs an...

Disney World at 50: The Epcot mime speaks

In the '90s, there was such a thing as the Epcot mime — Nicolas J., a native of soviet Georgia — appeared in France in a plastic bubble.

The buzz on Electric Ocean, SeaWorld's summer fling

SeaWorld Orlando rolls out Electric Ocean for the summer. The event is a mishmash, from singing Sesame Streeters to rescue animals to black-light dance parties to a big-bang ending, the...

Animal Kingdom birth adds to Disney's giraffe population

The giraffe population of Disney's Animal Kingdom has grown by one with the recent birth of a male Masai giraffe.

Crayola Experience adding underseas-themed activities

Crayola Experience offers aquatic-themed activities in a partnership with OceanX, a nonprofit exploration organization, for a limited time.

SeaWorld offers hiring bonus as it looks to add about 600 restaurant workers

SeaWorld is hiring about 300 food and beverage workers and offering a signing bonus to bring in workers.

Searching for Florida's Skunk Ape: Chasing Sunshine State's Sasquatch in the Everglades

Florida's Skunk Ape is described as a foul-smelling, hairy, bipedal creatures that are purported to have glowing eyes, weigh 500 pounds and stand 6-8 feet tall who roams the Everglades.

Lots of laughs in store with Brian Regan, Jo Koy and Michael Colyar in Orlando

Need a laugh? A few comedians are performing in Orlando this week and weekend.

Disney World announces 2 new fireworks shows to celebrate the 50th anniversary

Disney World has shared details about how it will celebrate its 50th anniversary. Plans include the new nighttime spectaculars at Magic Kingdom and Epcot.

250 gators removed from Disney properties since 2-year-old's 2016 death

About 250 alligators have been removed from Disney properties since an alligator killed 2-year-old Lane Thomas Graves from the shores of Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa five years ago.

Florida Fresh Air: Wekiwa Springs State Park has refreshing water, lots to do

Wekiwa Springs State Park is a longtime favorite among tourists and locals alike for cooling down in refreshing spring waters, plus camping, hiking and paddling.

Pictures: Wekiwa Springs State Park

Wekiwa Springs State Park is a longtime favorite among tourists and locals alike for cooling down in refreshing spring waters, plus camping, hiking and paddling.

Florida Fresh Air: Wekiwa Springs

Florida Fresh Air: Wekiwa Springs

Space balloon company opens up reservations for 1st flights from Florida

Space Perspective, the space tourism company that plans to launch a space balloon from the Space Coast is ready to take your money.

'The Office' cast reunites at MegaCon Orlando

A few cast members from "The Office" join MegaCon Orlando's celebrity lineup.

Bioluminescence season: Blue-glowing natural wonder returns to Florida waters

It's bioluminescence season on Florida's East Coast as visitors can see blue-glowing dinoflagellates light up waters this summer. Here's how to experience the natural wonder.

Tower of Terror film to star Scarlett Johansson: report

Scarlett Johansson will star in and produce movie based on Disney World ride Tower of Terror, according to a report by Collider.com.

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