Friday, August 20, 2021

Disney replaces free FastPass system; Splash Mountain update; more

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

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Disney World replaces free FastPass system with paid reservation service

Walt Disney World's free FastPass+ reservation system will not return, and it will be replaced by a paid attraction reservation service as part of the resort's new planning app Disney Genie.

Disney: Where Splash Mountain changes stand

Melissa Valiquette, VP of Magic Kingdom, gives update on Splash Mountain, which will get "Princess and the Frog" theme.

Museum of Illusions on Orlando's I-Drive plans Halloween scenes, themed nights

Museum of Illusions, a mind-bending attraction on International Drive, will host Halloween festivities on Wednesdays in October.

Museum Day offers free admission and giveaways

Visitors can enjoy free museum admission for one day only in September in honor of Museum Day. Plus, there are giveaways.

Magazine: Universal ride is part of Monica Lewinsky's journey

Few stories incorporate Monica Lewinsky, peanut butter, PTSD, crystals, Vanity Fair and Universal Orlando.

Madame Tussauds prepping Maluma figure for Orlando attraction

Madame Tussauds Orlando is preparing for its next wax-figure addition. Colombian artist Maluma join the lineup in 2022.

Cirque du Soleil's new Disney show sets opening date

The new Cirque du Soleil show at Walt Disney World finally has a new opening date — more than a year and a half after the COVID-19 pandemic halted the production.

Central Florida has festival fever this week, weekend and beyond

Looking for something to do in Orlando? Festival provide entertainment this week, weekend and beyond in Central Florida.

Florida tourism numbers show a strong comeback from pandemic, but will that last?

Spring and summer travel numbers suggest a Florida tourism comeback amid the pandemic, but officials are monitoring the Delta variant and COVID-19 cases statewide.

Disney World at 50: Main Street windows are clear honor

Disney World executives and creative types loom above us thanks to tribute windows Main Street at Magic Kingdom.

Florida Fresh Air: Airport Lakes Park in Orlando provides green space for locals, travelers

Set on 56 acres, Airport Lakes Park provides a green space for disc golf, soccer and passive recreation right near Orlando International Airport.

Art, influence of Japan take spotlight in exhibits at Mennello Museum

"Floating Beauty: Women in the Art of Ukiyo-e" and "Ephemeral: American Impressionists and the Influence of Japan" are two new exhibitions on view at the Mennello Museum highlighting art made...

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