Friday, July 16, 2021

1971 tributes at Walt Disney World; Universal, SeaWorld announce haunted houses; more

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

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Disney World at 50: Spirit of '71 gets visual shout-outs at parks

For this week's Disney World at 50, we notice tributes to Magic Kingdom's opening date (Oct. 1, 1971) seen Walt Disney World theme parks. Disney uses 71 in a lot of ways, including as a...

Pictures: 1971 tributes at Walt Disney World

Scattered throughout Walt Disney World theme parks are tributes to Magic Kingdom's opening day on Oct. 1, 1971.

Universal: Bride of Frankenstein, 'Texas Chainsaw Massacre' haunted houses set for 2021 Halloween Horror Nights

More haunted houses announced for Halloween Horror Nights 2021 at Universal Studios, including mazes based on "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" and Bride of Frankenstein.

SeaWorld announces first haunted house for its first Howl-O-Scream

SeaWorld Orlando's first haunted house for its first-ever Howl-O-Scream will be called Dead Vines

Stay cool at the pool: 11 Orlando hotel swimming pools with day passes

Orlando's hotel and resort pools are open again, and now the public can cool off with day passes without the need to book an expensive room.

Pictures: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Orlando at SeaWorld

A DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Orlando at SeaWorld day pass includes access to family and resort pools; a hot tub; food and beverage service; free activities such as mini-golf, giant checkers,...

Pictures: CoCo Key Hotel and Water Park Resort

CoCo Key Hotel and Water Park Resort's canopy-covered water park features four heated pools, 14 waterslides, an arcade and a poolside tiki bar.

Pictures: Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin

Day pass visitors at Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin resort can enjoy five outdoor, heated pools; a waterslide; a waterfall; a playground; two fitness centers; swan paddle boats; and more.

Pictures: Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate

A day pass at Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate grants visitors access to get access to an 850-foot lazy river; a family pool with fountains, a water tower and a waterslide; a kid's pool...

Pictures: Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress

A half-acre outdoor pool with 12 waterfalls, a waterslide tower and a water jet splash zone is just the beginning at Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress.

Mars Fest set for Orlando Science Center this weekend

Orlando Science Center plays host to Mars Fest on Saturday and Sunday.

Disney World has Florida-resident ticket offer for summer

Walt Disney World is introducing the Florida Resident Summer Fun Ticket for theme park visits through Sept. 17. Park-hopping visitors must first go to the theme park where they've...

History center recognized for Ocoee massacre exhibition

The Orange County Regional History Center has won recognition for its exhibition that explored the racial violence of a century ago. "Yesterday This Was Home: The Ocoee Massacre of 1920″ has...

Disney: Gorilla, hippo born at Animal Kingdom this week

Two baby animals, a hippo and a gorilla, were born this week at Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park

Kennedy Space Center: High-tech spacesuits on display

High-tech spacesuits worn by NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Douglas Hurley in last year's historic launch will be a display at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.

Central Florida attractions pack in the fun this weekend and beyond

Central Florida attractions have a variety of offerings that provide entertainment this weekend and beyond.

'Disney World at 50' book from Orlando Sentinel now available for pre-order

A book celebrating Walt Disney World's 50th anniversary to be released this fall by the Orlando Sentinel is now available for pre-order.

Disney regional hub at Lake Nona to bring 2,000+ jobs with $120K average salaries

A new Disney campus in Orlando's Lake Nona community will be home to more than 2,000 employees relocating from California, the company revealed Thursday afternoon.

How we feel now, 1 year after Disney parks reopened

It's been one year since Walt Disney World's theme parks reopened from pandemic shutdown. Rules and guidelines remain in flux.

Florida Fresh Air: Isle of Pine Preserve in southeast Orlando presents serene hiking, scenery

Set in southeast Orlando on 464 acres, the Isle of Pine Preserve has miles of hiking through pine flatwood and scrub habitats with wildlife to see along the way.

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