Friday, November 4, 2022

Theme park holidays | Univesal KidZone closing | Legoland Pirate River Quest opening date

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

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November 4, 2022

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Theme park planning: Here come the holidays

A guide to Orlando theme parks and attractions' holiday plans for 2022

Universal: KidZone closings coming, but E.T. will ride on

Universal Studios closing KidZone attractions soon, but E.T. Adventure ride will stay open

Legoland: Pirate River Quest will open in January

Legoland Florida says its Pirate River Quest boat ride will open in January.

Disney sets dates for Epcot arts fest, puts more Figment in the mix

Disney World sets dates for 2023 Epcot International Festival of the Arts, adds food studio with Figment.

SeaWorld sets holiday lineup with shows, parade, new fireworks

SeaWorld Orlando unwraps plans for Christmas celebration that begins Nov. 11., including new fireworks show.

Universal: Next year's Horror Nights will have 'Chucky' house

Chucky: Universal gets early start on 2023 Halloween Horror Nights with HHN32 haunted house announcement.

Theme Park Rangers Radar 43: Eerie Epcot, counting on Walt's face, browsing Universal windows

Theme Park Rangers Radar seeks quiet at Epcot, wonders about Walt Disney's face, Universal's magazine selection

Snowcat Ridge, Florida's first snow park, opens third season

Snowcat Ridge returns for another season of tubing, snowman building and winter-themed fun near Dade City.

Disney tour outfit expands cruise footprint to Adriatic Sea

While Disney Cruise Line continues to expand its fleet of traditional large ships with the debut of Disney Wish this year, its sister group Adventures by Disney has been growing the...

Disney: Pianist Carol Stein takes a bow

Epcot pianist Carol Stein is retiring after 30 years at Walt Disney World, including time at Rose & Crown, Comedy Warehouse.

Al Roker, 'Today' talk the walk at Universal

'Today' show's Al Roker walks through Universal Studios to whip up enthusiasm for exercise.

Science center adds 'Cosmos' photography to STEAM gallery

Orlando Science Center opens space-photography featuring work of Derek Demeter

Dezerland revs up new drive-through holiday lights show

Dezerland Action Park Orlando introduces drive-through holiday lights show at International Drive attraction.

Orlando's Skyline Attractions helps launch roller coaster inside art museum

Orlando's Skyline Attractions creates a roller coaster that mixes in with museum patrons, works by E.J. Hill.

Fall festivals help Central Florida farms stay green with cash

Central Florida farmers have recognized that what's known as agritourism could help keep their businesses afloat.

Disney won't back down from 'rich, diverse' offerings, CEO says

"We want to use Disney to bring people together, and I think we'll do that by diverse stories and diverse characters," Bob Chapek said.

Disney: Under political fire, sued by passholders - and as popular as ever | Commentary

Disney is being sued by passholders, berated by GOP politicians and threatened with boycotts. Yet the parks remain full, revenues remain strong and customers are lining up for Disney+ and its movies

Disney gives $1 million to support FAMU journalism school

The five-year grant establishes the Disney Storytellers Fund at the historically Black Tallahassee school to increase diversity in news.

Comcast hints at future layoffs, though Universal theme parks prosper

Despite strong earnings, a top Comcast executive on Thursday raised the possibility of layoffs in preparation for a potential recession next year.

IAAPA promotes attractions veteran to president and CEO

Jakob Wahl currently serves as IAAPA's executive vice president and chief operating officer, and his career with the group spans a decade.

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