Orlando Attractions Update – Walt Disney World previewed its show created for Disney’s Animal Kingdom — and then announced another show for the theme park based on “The Jungle Book” late Tuesday night. “Jungle Book: Alive With Magic” production will take advantage of the popularity of the new film, a photorealistic remake of the 1967…
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Orlando Attractions Update – Dewayne Bevil of the Orlando Sentinel has had a sneak peek at what’s going on at the Disney Springs downtown area prior to the upcoming opening – here’s what he had to say. “We are less than a month away from the beginning of the next stage of Disney Springs. The…
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Orlando Attractions Update – OK we’re officially scared… according to Universal’s most recent blog they are bringing the original 1974 classic cult movie ‘The Texas Chainsaw Massacre” back to life in an all-new haunted maze at this years Halloween Horror Nights. “The entire creative team of Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights has a library of films…
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Orlando Attractions Update – The techno boffins at Busch Gardens Tampa have revealed some of the vital statistics of their upcoming family coaster Cobra’s Curse. Here’s the official numbers: Maximum Speed: 40 mph Ride Length: More than 2,100 feet of track, 70 total track segments Ride Duration: More than three and a half minutes Seats: Up to 8 trains…
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Orlando Attractions Update – Hot of the press is today’s historic announcement by SeaWorld – they’ve faced mounting criticism over their Killer Whale program, so here it is in their own words…… “We’re making historic announcements at SeaWorld, including ending orca breeding, introducing new, inspiring and natural orca encounters, and launching new partnerships to protect…
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Orlando Attractions Update – There’s a new character meet and greet opportunity at Disney Hollywood Studios this Spring and it just happens to be a ‘Frozen’ favorite by the name of Olaf! Do you want to take a selfie with a snowman? The summer-loving frozen comic relief from the smash movie will set up shop in…
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Orlando Attractions Update – Busch Gardens Tampa has released more details about their latest thrill ride, Cobra’s Curse. The spinning coaster is located in the park’s Egypt section and will feature an air-conditioned queue line with a 400-cubic-foot multi-level snake exhibit, the theme park announced during a construction site tour Wednesday. As guests wind through…
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Orlando Attractions Update – The brand new Mangos’ Tropical Café that just opened in Orlando is an expansion of the popular Mango’s brand in South Beach. According to the Orlando Sentinel it took three years and $40 million to completely rebuild the facility at the corner of I-Drive and Sand Lake Road. County leaders and…
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Orlando Attractions Update – Orange County commissioners have unanimously approved the proposed Skyplex Orlando development on International Drive, which features a 501-foot roller coaster, despite intense lobbying from Universal Orlando. For months, Universal leaders have fought the project, citing concerns about traffic in the area while focusing on the height of the roller coaster. Lobbying…
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Orlando Attractions Update – He’s done it! What a way to officially open Orlando’s newest attraction! This morning Famous daredevil Nik Wallenda walked around 30 meters on the spinning Orlando Eye, a 400-foot-tall observation wheel in Florida that officially opens May 4th. High humidity meant the wheel was a little slick underfoot but special slippers…
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