Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Universal's new parade and more | Discovery Cove Flamingo Point | Cirque du Soleil behind the scenes

Discovery Cove introduces Flamingo Point for mixing, mingling • Cirque du Soleil adds behind-the-scenes option at Disney Springs
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Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Universal's new parade and more | Discovery Cove Flamingo Point | Cirque du Soleil behind the scenes

Universal reveals new parade, lagoon show, DreamWorks Land's opening date

The new land, which includes a ride called Trollercoaster, has been built on part of the former Woody's KidZone, which closed in January 2023.

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Discovery Cove introduces Flamingo Point for mixing, mingling

The Flamingo Mingle is a Discovery Cove add-on activity that allows even closer encounters with the Caribbean flamingos.

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Cirque du Soleil adds behind-the-scenes option at Disney Springs

New VIP experience will include backstage tour, artist encounter, premium seating and more

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Big and back: Sequel to giant Disney auction coming soon

Another big batch of Disney memorabilia and theme-park relics is going up for auction, and up for grabs are notable items such as a Space Mountain ride vehicle, stained-glass window panes from Cind…

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IAAPA anticipates summertime uptick at theme parks

Members of the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions are expecting stronger numbers at the gate this summer, the trade association announced Tuesday. IAAPA expects a 2% increase in theme park attendance in North America and a 7% uptick in consumer spending. The trend toward family-friendly entertainment and animal-oriented attractions should boost the industry, […]

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Star sighting: Champion coach Dawn Staley at Disney World

Dawn Staley, head coach of the University of South Carolina women's basketball team, kept her post-championship game promise of "I'm headed to Disney World." Staley celebrated with stops at Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park and Magic Kingdom, where she and coaches paraded on a float alongside Minnie Mouse. Staley's Gamecocks finished their undefeated season with […]

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Pictures: 1900 Park Fare reopens at Disney's Grand Floridian

Scenes from the reopening of 1900 Park Fare at Disney's Grand Floridian resort at Walt Disney World, Thursday, April 25, 2024. The turn-of-the-century themed restaurant reopens after a four-year hiatus following the world pandemic in 2020. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

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Central Florida's Wizard of Oz Museum has ruby slippers, real Dorothy dress

The Wizard of Oz Museum on Cape Canaveral contains movie memorabilia items, books from the original novel series and an immersive experience.

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Universal Orlando specialty license plate on deck in new Florida law

With lackluster presales over the last four years, the Give Kids the World specialty license plate is set to be replaced with a potential Universal Orlando Resort plate that would still raise funds for the nonprofit.

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Icon Park introduces fresh eats, more live music

Three new eating options with "fast comfort" street foods have been installed inside the Wheelhouse.

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