Orlando Area News

Up to date information about Orlando area news, with inside scoop from all major Orlando theme parks and attractions.

SeaWorld plans blasts from above

Brave, sure-footed SeaWorld employee Andrew Hage checks connections at the top of the theme parks Sky Tower, up oh 400 feet or so. SeaWorlds special Independence Day fireworks display can be seen at 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. (Photo by...

Manta, Epcot restaurant, Portofino Bay nab Theme Park Insider awards

SeaWorlds Manta, Epcots Les Chefs de France and Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando are tops in their class, according to readers of the Theme Park Insider web site, which has announced its annual awards. The win by Les Chefs...

Star sightings: NASCAR's Kyle Busch, Scott Speed at Discovery Cove

NASCAR drivers Scott Speed (left) and Kyle Busch trade in cars for racing Atlantic Bottlenose dolphins at Discovery Cove. The drivers became divers, snorkeling with rays and fish at SeaWorlds tropical resort. Picture by Jason Collier/SeaWorld Orlando

Water dummies aboard Universal's Rockit

Heres a few new shots of Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit in test mode Monday evening at Universal Studios. They were taken by my Sentinel colleague Keith Kohn. You should be able to see the water dummies aboard. First shot: climbing...

Other things that go boom: Live explosion show at science center

Reminding all of a July 4th fireworks alternative -- but one that still packs kaboom! Its the return of Big Bang live explosions show at Orlando Science Center. Dr. Boom (in picture above) sets up shop in OSCs Darden Theater...

Looking for Legoland? How far would you go?

Lots of buzz about the possibility of Legoland coming to Central Florida. It all spins out of a survey of local folks interest and reports of potential locations: First the old Florida Splendid China site, then talk of near Cypress...

Theme parks set fireworks, festivities for the 4th (and 3rd)

Fireworks and other festivities are on tap for Independence Day celebrations at Central Florida theme parks this weekend, some beginning as early as Friday. Remember, these events require regular theme-park admission. Take a gander ... + Universal Studios celebrati

Real character says he's helping with Universal's Rockit

Theres movement on the Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit front at Universal Studios. In this video, a British rocker known as Syd Vinyl says he has been recruited by Universal engineers to consult on the coaster, in which riders will pick...

Blink and you missed this rained-out Disney show

I wrote about seeing Disneys Magic Kingdom parade, Celebrate a Dream Come True, washed out a few weekends ago. (Story here.) This past Saturday, I saw a rainstorm create the shortest castle show Ive ever seen. "Dream Along With Mickey"...

Cypress Gardens plans ski shows, fireworks for 4th

Cypress Gardens has announced its Independence Day plans, which includes four sessions of its famed ski show -- including a special after-dark presentation. Showtimes on the lake will be 1:30 p.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m and 8:45 p.m. Saturday. Fireworks...




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