Friday, July 30, 2021

Theme parks update mask rules; Legoland announces Peppa Pig Theme Park rides; more

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

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Disney mask rule kicks in Friday; Universal requires employees to cover faces

Walt Disney World will start to require all employees and guests older than 2 to start wearing masks again on Friday, and Universal Orlando employees will begin to wear face coverings when...

Legoland Florida announces Peppa Pig Theme Park rides

Six rides have been unveiled for Peppa Pig Theme Park, the kiddie attraction set to open near Legoland Florida in 2022.

Castle watch: Checking out Disney's 50th-anniversary medallion, Tinker Bell time

I went to Magic Kingdom to see new 50th anniversary crest on Cinderella Castle and "Happily Ever After" with flying Tinker Bell. It was an "only in Orlando" outing.

Disney adds 50th anniversary crest to Cinderella Castle, completes makeover

Overnight, Walt Disney World completed its makeover of Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom by adding a large, round, golden 50th logo crest above the balcony of the iconic structure.

Night of a Million Lights returning to Give Kids the World Village

Give Kids the World Village again will hold Night of a Million Lights, a 52-day holiday fundraiser for the nonprofit resort.

Scream n' Stream haunted drive-thru coming to Oviedo Mall this fall

Scream n' Stream, a haunted drive-thru attraction, will return with zombies and clowns at the Oviedo Mall on select nights Sept. 17-Oct. 31.

Celebrate Family Fun Month with these Central Florida deals

These Central Florida deals make celebrating Family Fun Month a bit more affordable in August.

History center plans event looking back at Disney's 50 years

The 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World has Orange County Regional History Center in the mood to reminisce and gather.

Disney video shows 'Harmonious' barges in action, reveals some show details

Disney has released details about "Harmonious," Epcot's upcoming nighttime spectacular, and video of its barges operating in World Showcase Lagoon.

Art museum will move to downtown Winter Park with new name

In preparation for its new location in the heart of Winter Park, the Cornell Fine Arts Museum will open its new exhibitions in September with a new name.

Disney: D23 event to include 50th anniversary sessions, exhibit from archives

D23, Disney's official fan club, releases details about Destination D23 event at Contemporary Resort in November. It will include a special exhibit called "50 Years of Bringing Home the Magic."

Disney World at 50: Also popular in '71 were 'Exorcist' book, Rod Stewart's 'Maggie May,' sexy 'Stewardesses'

Disney at 50: The 1971 opening of Walt Disney World was seen family-friendly entertainment. Other top-ranked elements of American pop culture were decidedly adult.

Disney weaves characters into Polynesian hotel, Citricos restaurant

A spoonful of sugar and a pinch of pet rooster helped Walt Disney World revamp Citricos, a restaurant inside Disney's Grand Floridian Resort, and for guest rooms at Disney's Polynesian...

Florida Fresh Air: Secret Lake Park is a peaceful suburban oasis

Set in a green space in between three lakes in Casselberry, Secret Lake Park provides multiple options for both passive and active recreation in a peaceful setting.

14 digital tools that enhance modern-day exploration

Explorers of centuries past would use the stars and compasses when setting off on voyages to lands unknown. Modern-day explorers have many digital tools at their disposal for planning...

Florida Fresh Air: Kraft Azalea Garden is a picture-perfect setting for relaxing

The 5-acre Kraft Azalea Garden is a small, serene space often used for photoshoots and lakefront relaxing in Winter Park.

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