PODCAST: Impact of Disneyland dragon fire, BBot security robot rolls into town and Icon Park debuts retro game (Ep. 187) • SeaWorld: Pipeline coaster opens May 27 with previews starting May 12
 Theme Park Rangers Thursday, May 4, 2023 | | |
| | | | 'Fantasmic' fire update | SeaWorld Pipeline coaster | Galctic Starcruiser contest | | | | The recent fire during Disneyland's "Fantasmic" show was not the kind of news that made folks feel warm all over. No one was hurt beyond the production's Maleficent dragon, but it did make my pyrophobia flare up. Orlando's theme parks have some fiery effects, and although I enjoy the visuals and the moments, in the […] | | | | | On this episode of Theme Park Rangers, Orlando Sentinel tourism reporters Dewayne Bevil and Katie Rice discuss the fire that damaged the Maleficent dragon at Disneyland and its impact on Disney World shows. | | | | | SeaWorld Orlando's annual passholders will get their first rides aboard Pipeline roller coaster starting May 12, the theme park announced Monday. The previews will be rolled out in phases, determined by the level of annual pass. The coaster's opening day, when it becomes available to the general public, will be May 27, according to the SeaWorld […] | | | | | The top prize of an online contest includes a voyage on Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser as part of a five-day Walt Disney World vacation plus four lightsaber hilts and other theme-park goodies. The Star Wars Galactic shopDisney Sweepstakes is accepting entries through May 31. To enter, participants must submit email addresses, confirm eligibility requirements and […] | | | | | Pipeline, SeaWorld Orlando's upcoming surfing-inspired roller coaster, will be open by the end of the month, but Radar went out to watch the ride go around and around through its paces (and to stare at some Clyde and Seamore merchandise). Then it's gold-star time for decisive Icon Park CEO Chris Jaskiewicz. Radar is a weekly […] | | | | | Two great hammerhead sharks are now living at SeaWorld Orlando's Shark Encounter attraction, and they are visible to theme-park guests. The young male sharks, named Dutch and Dillon, were transferred from Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta in a collaborative effort to protect endangered species. Dutch arrived in Orlando in November, followed by Dillon in April. "These […] | | | | | WonderWorks Orlando, an "edu-tainment" attraction on International Drive, is offering free admission to teachers and educational support staff throughout May. Eligible visitors must complete an online form for a voucher that will be turned in at the ticket counter at WonderWorks, which has distinctive upside-down architecture on I-Drive. They must also present their educational identification […] | | | | | There's not much in common climate-wise between the snow-covered Arendelle of Disney's "Frozen," and the tropical Colombian mountain town of "Encanto" — but the two stories have parallel messages, says Adam Loosley. He's the director of the latest Disney On Ice show to visit Orlando, one that tells the two tales — and he loves […] | | | | | Gatorland plans Gatorpalooza event for May, including Florida Man Challenge | | | | | Disney World to host new meet-and-greets with Ariel in conjunction with new live-action "Little Mermaid" movie | | | |
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