Orlando Sentinel - Tourism

PODCAST: Impact of Disneyland dragon fire, BBot security robot rolls into town and Icon Park debuts retro game (Ep. 187)

Fri, 28 Apr 2023 15:34:16 +0200

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.

Gatorland: Florida Man Challenge part of Gatorpalooza event

Fri, 28 Apr 2023 10:24:00 +0200

Gatorland plans Gatorpalooza event for May, including Florida Man Challenge

Disney World: Another way to see Ariel (and her legs) is coming up

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 23:44:02 +0200

Disney World to host new meet-and-greets with Ariel in conjunction with new live-action "Little Mermaid" movie

‘On a roll,’ Universal’s theme parks set earnings record

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 17:59:01 +0200

Universal parent company Comcast’s executives are hopeful this year’s sizeable theme park investment will pay off as the division set an earnings record last quarter and the company’s international theme parks “roar” back from COVID restrictions.

Poo! Exhibit to exit Orlando Science Center

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 15:29:18 +0200

The pieces of the Poozeum exhibit, featuring fossilized feces, are leaving Orlando Science Center.

Our guide to theme park people-watching

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 11:30:00 +0200

There is prime people-watching to be had at Disney World, Universal Orlando and SeaWorld theme parks

Icon Park: Wheel’s onboard game introduces retro Florida feel

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 21:59:15 +0200

Wheel at Icon Park brings back onboard game, this time called Great Florida Road Trip with retro feel, faux cameras

Disney sues DeSantis in federal court over Reedy Creek takeover

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 18:38:57 +0200

Disney accuses DeSantis of running a “targeted campaign of government retaliation” in the feud over the Reedy Creek Improvement District.

Theme Park Rangers Radar: Overlooked at Animal Kingdom plus wardrobe words from ambassadors

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 18:01:58 +0200

Theme Park Rangers Radar looks for overlooked animals at Disney World, learns about WDW ambassadors' clothing.

Port Canaveral revamps budget projection with record passenger counts

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 16:43:59 +0200

The crowds have been coming to the cruise lines at a higher rate than planned at Port Canaveral, and officials have reprojected what was already set to be record numbers to a total that’s more than double what it saw before the COVID-19 pandemic.

Robocop BBot will ‘walk’ the beat at Orange County Convention Center

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 14:03:36 +0200

The robot’s debut next month does not signal the AI takeover just yet, convention center leaders say.

Hollywood Studios: Reimagined Pixar Place returns with Incredibles, Edna Mode in May

Tue, 25 Apr 2023 20:29:39 +0200

Disney reopening Pixar Place, an 'Incredibles' meet-and-greet at Hollywood Studios in May.

Florida Senate panel OKs Disney World monorail inspections

Tue, 25 Apr 2023 19:38:30 +0200

Disney World’s monorail system is poised to get state oversight as Gov. Ron DeSantis battles the theme park giant.

Lawmakers unveil plan to inspect Disney World monorails

Tue, 25 Apr 2023 00:45:48 +0200

Lawmakers will take up an amendment requiring the Florida Department of Transportation to inspect Disney World's monorails.

Universal’s theme park plans unaffected by CEO’s exit, company says

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 20:03:10 +0200

NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell’s departure from Comcast on Sunday for “inappropriate conduct” will not affect the company’s ongoing and upcoming theme park projects.

SeaWorld: Viva la Musica concerts set

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 19:06:14 +0200

SeaWorld Orlando's Viva la Musica concert lineup include Melina Leon, Jon Secada, Grupo Mania, Rey Ruiz

Fun Spot: Mine Blower coaster getting rail upgrade

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 17:56:02 +0200

Mine Blower roller coaster making rail upgrades with RMC at Fun Spot park in Kissimmee.

Disney World’s ‘Fantasmic’ continues despite dragon fire at Disneyland show

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 16:29:08 +0200

"Fantasmic" show continues at Disney's Hollywood Studios despite Maleficent fire during Disneyland show.

Disneyland dragon bursts into flames during ‘Fantasmic’ show

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 12:26:58 +0200

Spectators at Disneyland’s popular “Fantasmic” show got a shock this weekend when the feature’s fire-breathing animatronic dragon suddenly burst into flames.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom celebrates 25th birthday, Earth Day

Sat, 22 Apr 2023 20:45:28 +0200

Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park celebrated its 25th birthday, which doubles as Earth Day, on Saturday.