Tuesday, October 5, 2021

Disney World at 50 & Halloween up, Christmas on tap

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

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Disney World shares celebration of 50 years with faithful fans lined up for the occasion

Walt Disney World threw itself a party, and plenty of guests turned up for 50th anniversary of Magic Kingdom's opening.

Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser opens March 1, Guardians of Galaxy ride in 2022, Disney says

Disney's Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser will open March 1, and Epcot's Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind ride will debut in 2022 too.

First look: Disney unveils 'Harmonious' show, Spaceship Earth special effects at Epcot

Epcot visitors see splashy new Disney productions: "Harmonious" and the beacon of light treatment on Spaceship Earth.

First look: 'Disney Enchantment' works its way down Main Street at Magic Kingdom

Walt Disney World continued to roll out is 50th anniversary fare with a preview of "Disney Enchantment," a nighttime spectacular created for Magic Kingdom, Thursday evening.

Disney World at 50: All the golden statues, snapped, and where they stand

Walt Disney World installed 50 golden statues for its 50th anniversary. Here's where to find them.

Gaylord Palms: New interactive holiday attraction based on 'Elf'

Gaylord Palms Resort's 2021 holiday lineup include interactive experience based on 'Elf' and two new shows

Universal: Mardi Gras concerts, parades back in 2022

Universal's Mardi Gras celebration will include concerts and parades in 2022, Universal Orlando says.

Don't be scared: 3 easygoing Halloween haunts at Orlando attractions

Orlando attractions offer some Halloween outings without spine-tingling. Here are 3 options already in operation.

Disney World faces challenges with virtual reality, climate change over next 50 years

Nearly 18 months of the COVID-19 pandemic have proven the future can be unpredictable, but theme park experts say they believe Disney World's leadership can navigate the next 50 years to...

At Disney World 50 years ago, they started working. They're still there today

There were 6,000 employees who helped open the Magic Kingdom on Oct. 1, 1971. Two two dozen from that first day still employed at the theme park.

Disney World's 50th anniversary: See our newspaper pages, read the stories from Oct. 1, 1971

Walt Disney World opened its gates to the public 50 years ago today on Oct. 1, 1971 – and Central Florida was never the same.

Disney: What's going on at Epcot's Guardians of the Galaxy ride, inside and out

Disney opened ground floor of Epcot's Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind ride to the media. What we saw was big and dark.

Orlando haunted house roundup: Tours and haunts open this season

Looking for scares this Halloween? Here's a list of haunted tours and local attractions in Central Florida suited for fans of frights.

Snap! Orlando exhibit showcases 46 years of photojournalism work by Red Huber

"Eyewitness" at Snap! Orlando showcases decades of photojournalism work by former Orlando Sentinel visual journalist Red Huber, who photographed shuttle launches, the Pulse tragedy and daily...

Festival of Trees returning for its 35th year at Orlando Museum of Art

Festival of Trees returns to Orlando Museum of Art for a 35th year of shimmering holiday cheer and fundraising Nov. 13-21.

Disney: New annual passholder logo plays off nostalgia, knowledge

When Disney World reinstituted annual pass sales, it introduced a new-look campaign playing off nostalgia, passholder knowledge

Spooky Empire returns in October with zombies, tattoos, celebrities and more

Spooky Empire returns to Orlando Oct. 22-24 for its first large convention in two years with art vendors, tattoos, celebrities and pop culture for guests to explore.

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