Friday, August 13, 2021

Universal, SeaWorld give more Halloween details; Disney Springs pop-ups; more

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

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Universal announces 5 Halloween Horror Nights houses, plus scare zones and shows

Universal Orlando has unveiled five more houses, five scare zones and two shows that will be at this year's Halloween Horror Nights.

SeaWorld announces full Howl-O-Scream lineup and a deal

SeaWorld reveals more Howl-O-Scream details and a Friday the 13th deal.

Disney baking show debuts this week — plus a Disney Springs photo op

In honor of the debut of "Disney's Magic Bake-Off" this week, there's a photo op at Disney Springs for a limited time.

'Free Guy' coffee truck rolls into Disney Springs ahead of film's release

A Joffrey's coffee truck themed for the upcoming film "Free Guy" has rolled into Disney Springs with special menu items.

Wild Florida hatches albino alligators for the second year in a row

Wild Florida has welcomed albino gator hatchlings for the second year in a row.

Disney officials expect parks capacity, staffing to increase; new planning tech coming to parks

Walt Disney World is still operating at a reduced capacity as the COVID-19 pandemic continues, but Disney officials hope to increase that steadily by the end of the year, company management...

Universal celebrates annual passholders with discounts and benefits

Universal Orlando Resort celebrates its annual passholders by offering discount and benefits for a limited time.

Pictures: Universal Orlando Passholder Appreciation Days menu 2021

Universal Orlando annual passholders can enjoy more than 20 limited-time food and beverage offerings during Passholder Appreciation Days. Here are a few of the items.

SeaWorld Craft Beer Festival returns with new brewery-hosted dinner experience

SeaWorld's Craft Beer Festival, featuring more than 100 craft brews, wines, seltzers and cocktails, brews up fun Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays — plus Labor Day — through Sept. 12.

Disney World at 50: Looking back at Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

Disney World at 50: In 1995, Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party debuted as a one-night event. We look back at its history, including parades, characters and fireworks

Universal Orlando requires workers to share COVID vaccination status, but it won't mandate shots

Universal Orlando will require employees to share their COVID-19 vaccination status with the company, but the theme park won't order workers to get the shots.

PODCAST: Magic Kingdom VP dishes on new fireworks show, 50 golden statues and revamping of Splash Mountain (Ep. 106)

Melissa Valiquette, vice president of Magic Kingdom, discusses "Disney Enchantment," the 50 golden character statues, Tron and the revamping of Splash Mountain on this episode of Theme...

Here's how the 'Jungle Cruise' movie compares to the Disney World ride

Here's how the "Jungle Cruise" movie compares to the Walt Disney World ride.

Other ways to blow your Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser budget

You should have known Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser was going to be pricey. So how in the Disney World else could one spend that money?

2021 Fanboy Expo: What to know before you go

Here's what you should know before you go to the 2021 Fanboy Expo.

MegaCon memories: Central Florida attendees reflect on past shows, look forward to 2021 con

After a postponed 2020 show, MegaCon returns to Orlando for a weekend of cosplay, celebrity guests and nerd culture. Central Florida attendees reflect on festivals past and what they're...

MegaCon Orlando 2021: What to know before you go

MegaCon Orlando 2021: What to know before you go.

Amid COVID-19 outbreak, Disney World firefighters lack sick leave, workers' comp, union says

A COVID-19 outbreak at the Reedy Creek Fire Department — the agency that responds to emergency calls across Walt Disney World Resort — has highlighted the lack of support at the department...

Florida Fresh Air: Bear Creek Nature Trail is a short, sweet walk in the woods

Bear Creek Nature Trail in Winter Springs provides a short but sweet walk in the woods to briefly get away from the bustle of urban life.

Pictures: Bear Creek Nature Trail in Winter Springs

Bear Creek Nature Trail in Winter Springs provides a short but sweet walk in the woods to briefly get away from the bustle of urban life.

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