Universal Orlando’s third amazing theme park, Volcano Bay, will officially grand open on May 25, 2017. And today, Universal Orlando provided a first ever look at the new TapuTapu wearable coming to Volcano Bay that will transform the way guests experience water theme park entertainment. When guests arrive to Volcano Bay, they’ll receive a TapuTapu wearable to use for the … [Read more...]
Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon at Universal Studios will Open April 6th, 2017
Universal Studios Orlando has announced its newest ride, Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon, will have its grand opening April 6th, 2017. Today, Universal Orlando Resort announced that its newest ride, “Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon,” will officially grand open on April 6, 2017. The attraction will give guests the ultimate “Tonight Show” experience … [Read more...]
SeaWorld Killer Whale Tilikum – Centerpiece of the movie Blackfish – Has Died
SeaWorld Orlando released a statement this morning that Tilikum the killer whale has died. Tilikum had a recent history of bacterial lung infection which had prevented the orca from performing for the past several months. Read the full statement from SeaWorld on Tilikum's passing: The SeaWorld family is deeply saddened to announce that one of its most well-known orcas, … [Read more...]
Disney to Receive Millions for Carrie Fisher’s Death
Walt Disney Company is set to make $50 million for the death of Carrie Fisher. Disney, the rights owner of the Star Wars franchise, took out an insurance policy on Fisher for "contract protection" in the event she would be unable to fulfill the contact to appear in all three Star Wars films (Episodes VII, VIII, and IX). As per Insurance Insider, this would be the … [Read more...]
Hollywood Studios Announces New Christmas Themed Fireworks Show for 2016 Holidays
A really cool looking Christmas-themed fireworks show, or as Disney calls it a "nighttime spectacular", is coming to Hollywood Studios for the 2016 holiday season. An all-new nighttime spectacular, “Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!,” premieres at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Nov. 14, sending beloved Disney animated characters on a spirited yuletide adventure to get Santa back to the … [Read more...]
Mako at SeaWorld Orlando to Open June 10, 2016
SeaWorld Orlando's newest attraction, Mako, will open to the public June 10, 2016. Set in the new area called Shark Wreck Reef, Mako will be the fastest, longest, and tallest roller coaster in Orlando. Mako, Orlando’s tallest, fastest and longest roller coaster will surface at SeaWorld on June 10 and will be the centerpiece of Shark Wreck Reef - a newly designed realm … [Read more...]
Invictus Games 2016 to Begin May 8th at Disney World’s ESPN Wide World of Sports
The Invictus Games 2016 will be held in Orlando, FL from May 8th through May 12th, 2016 at Walt Disney World's ESPN Wide World of Sports. If you're not aware, the Invictus Games were first held in 2014 in London. Prince Harry of Wales, after having attended the 2013 Warrior Games in the United States, saw sports and athletic competition as a way to help wounded warriors … [Read more...]
Tickets for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Are Now Available for Purchase
Popular Halloween and Christmas events Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party and Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party tickets are now available for purchase! Disney rolled out dates for each of the parties a few weeks ago but now guests may purchase tickets for the special events. Dates for each of the parties are listed below: MICKEY’S NOT-SO-SCARY HALLOWEEN PARTY … [Read more...]
New Star Wars Nighttime Entertainment and Fireworks Show with Projection Show Coming to Hollywood Studios
Aunesty LOVES photographing the Disney World fireworks shows, and she's pretty excited to hear about a brand new show set to appear in summer 2016. As a huge Star Wars fan I'm pretty excited to read about the upcoming shows, too. Aunesty is already thinking about her new spots to stake out for this new fireworks show, and the building projections are going to be … [Read more...]
Magic Kingdom to add new castle stage show: Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire
Disney World has announced plans to add a new castle stage show called Mickey's Royal Friendship Faire. This new show, set to appear on the stage in front of Cinderella Castle, will open sometime during the Summer of 2016. As per the announcement of the Disney Parks Blog: In “Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire,” Mickey and his troupe of Merry Makers have been preparing to host … [Read more...]