tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55279099226582957902026-03-04T18:57:09.751-05:00Daily News & Rumors from Orlando's theme parks and attractionsOTPN Administratorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01566072824352403341noreply@blogger.comBlogger14335125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5527909922658295790.post-16495434667180287582025-05-20T10:27:00.000-04:002025-05-20T10:27:55.407-04:00

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is igniting the spark for summertime family fun with something new to do across all areas of the park. Summer Nights returns on May 23, featuring extended park hours, all-new summer-themed entertainment, all-new attractions and animal experiences, and all-new food & beverage options. Plus, guests can welcome back summer with the return of FREE beer.The line-up of new

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Starting from this week, access to pool areas at select Walt Disney World Resort hotels (as well as the main pool at Disney’s Vero Beach Resort) will be controlled during peak visitor times to ensure a more enjoyable and comfortable experience for all resort Guests. The following pool areas will be affected (more locations may be added as needed):Fuentes Del Morro Pool at Disney’s Caribbean

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Guests visiting the Walt Disney World Resort should be aware that the Disney After Hours event scheduled to take place at EPCOT today (Thursday, May 8, 2025) is officially sold out. Currently, tickets are still available for all other remaining Disney After Hours events at EPCOT.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE EVENT:Guests can experience more magic in less time when one of Walt Disney World's

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Guests visiting the Walt Disney World Resort in the coming weeks should keep in mind that the Disney After Hours event scheduled to take place on Monday, May 19, 2025 at Magic Kingdom Park is officially sold out.Currently, tickets are still available for all other remaining Disney After Hours at Magic Kingdom Park.Event Highlights:During Disney After Hours at Magic Kingdom Park, Guests can enjoy

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If kids controlled the world, family playtime would be all the time. That’s why the LEGO Group and Merlin Entertainments’ LEGOLAND Resorts have joined forces to launch the LEGO Festival, the first ever celebration of its kind! Designed to be a child’s first festival, it’s where LEGO play comes to life on an epic scale. With dancing, rocking, building and gaming, it’s set to be the most epic

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The Walt Disney Company and Miral, Abu Dhabi’s leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences, announced an agreement to create a landmark Disney theme park resort in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The waterfront resort will be located on Yas Island, a world-class destination for entertainment and leisure, connecting travelers from the Middle East and Africa, India, Asia, Europe,

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With kids officially out of school, summer is the perfect time for families to discover even more fun around every corner. While Universal Orlando is getting ready to open an incredible new theme park, Walt Disney World Resort Guests will be able to enjoy the "Cool Kids Summer" event from May 27 through September 1, 2025. As part of this seasonal event, Guests will be able to enjoy new shows,

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Guests staying at Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort should be aware that the hotel will be at capacity through May 14, 2025; as a result, the location will not be able to accept any late check-outs, extensions, or modifications at least until that date. Guests with additional questions are invited to visit the front desk. PHOTO: © Walt Disney World Resort. All Rights Reserved.

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As previously announced, there are a lot of new adventures planned at Disney’s Hollywood Studios – from monsters and mermaids to villains and much more. The Walt Disney World Resort is getting ready to begin construction on the new Monsters, Inc-themed land. This means that Cast Member working at Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano will serve their final Guests on May 10. As for Muppet*

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Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is entering an exciting new chapter with a bold almost $40 million investment and a new park president at the helm. Under the leadership of Jeff Davis, the park is unveiling sweeping additions and upgrades—including the debut of Wild Oasis at Jungala in May, new animal encounters, elevated dining, enhanced guest experiences, and a major transformation of Adventure Island.

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Guests visiting Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground in the coming months should be aware that, beginning July 6, the Wilderness Back Trail Adventure Segway Tour and the Fort Wilderness Archery Experience will be available Friday through Tuesday. Until that date, these offerings will be available Tuesday through Saturday.Both the Wilderness Back Trail Adventure Segway tour and the

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The Walt Disney World Resort recently officially unveiled the menu for the brand-new GEO-82 lounge coming to EPCOT on June 4, with reservations opening on May 6. This adult-exclusive, sophisticated spot nestled within Spaceship Earth will feature a unique beverage program to enjoy as you delight your taste buds with a selection of small bites that are as beautiful as they are delicious. &

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United Parks & Resorts, global theme park and entertainment company, is hosting a national summer hiring event from May 5-9 to fill over 5,000 positions across all seven award-winning park brands, including SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, Discovery Cove, Sesame Place, Water Country USA, Adventure Island and Aquatica.The parks are hiring for a variety of seasonal, part-time and full-time positions

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As previously announced, a brand-new show (“Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After”) and the reimagined “The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure” are coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios on May 27. To prepare for their official debut, Disney's Hollywood Studios Cast Members will soon get a chance to participate in a series of exclusive previews for these new entertainment offerings.Cast Member

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M. Mouse Mercantile is back open for business featuring a fresh new look at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa!Cast Members recently welcomed Guests back to this beloved store with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Adorned with green and gold accents throughout, the store is complete with new Mickey and Minnie Mouse statues, a chandelier, and beautiful artwork. This shop features all

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Coca-Cola is partnering with SeaWorld Orlando to host “Celebration Sundays,” featuring free beverage sampling for all guests and exclusive, limited-edition co-branded merchandise giveaways for pass members, while supplies last. The next Celebration Sunday is Sunday, July 21, and July’s giveaway is an rPET Cooling Towel to stay cool all day while exploring “So Much More to Sea” at SeaWorld! 

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The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival presented by CORKCICLE has something for every palate. This year, the team at Disney Live Entertainment has once again cooked up a lineup full of flavor – from fresh-to-the-festival acts like Yellowcard, The Wanted, and David Archuletta, to house favorites like Hanson, Tiffany, and Boyz II Men.Following the same recipe you’ve come to love at

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To ensure their facilities are maintained to the highest quality standards, the Savanna observation deck at Kidani Village will be closed for refurbishment from July 15-18 and from Oct. 14-16. While the main observation deck is closed, the upper observation decks will still be available to Guests for animal viewing.Cultural Representative Cast Members will be available inside the resort to

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Guests staying at Disney's All-Star Sports Resort in the coming weeks should be aware that the "Sport Goofy Gifts and Sundries" shop will undergo refurbishment work beginning July 15, 2024. The work will occur in two phases, and the store will remain open during the refurbishment so that Guests will still be able to shop. Guests may see or hear refurbishment work until the work is completed in

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Guests staying at Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa should keep in mind that beginning today (Monday, July 8), the splash pad at The Grandstand pool will be closed for routine maintenance. While Guests may see and hear work taking place in the area, The Grandstand pool and all other leisure pools will remain available for use throughout the duration of the work. The High Rock

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SeaWorld is thrilled to unveil the return of its highly anticipated Ultimate Shark Experience ticket, available for purchase starting today. This special ticket provides guests with an exclusive opportunity to fully immerse themselves in a day filled with exciting and educational shark-focused activities.From going behind-the-scenes with sharks to experiencing thrilling rides inspired by the

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Starting this week, Guests are invited to celebrate summer in the Sunshine State by indulging in the bright and citrussy Flavors of Florida presented by CORKCICLE with limited-time food and beverage offerings at over 40 dining locations across Disney Springs.New this yearSelect locations will host Flavors of Florida Pairing Events on select days. These events feature a specially curated menu.

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Magic Kingdom Cast Members are getting ready to dust off their cowboy hats and foot-stomping boots be-“claws” because they are being invited to a Cast Preview at Grizzly Hall on July 10 and 12! The reimagined Country Bear Musical Jamboree will open to all Guests on July 17.  This preview opportunity is available exclusively to Magic Kingdom Park-based Cast Members, and those

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Orlando’s most ICONic live music series returns just in time for summer. “Live at The Lawn,” ICON Park’s free, outdoor live music series sponsored by Pepsi promises a summer full of amazing live music from local artists. And with Pepsi’s “Taste More Summer” contest, guests have the chance to win big and experience even more fun at ICON Park.Through August 4, live performances will take place on

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SeaWorld Orlando recently announced that the highly anticipated new attraction, Penguin Trek, will officially open to park Guests on July 7, 2024. A family launch coaster like no other, Penguin Trek is located within the all-new Antarctica Realm. This immersive area promises an adventure of a lifetime, combining thrilling rides, delectable dining and unforgettable wildlife encounters. 

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