tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55279099226582957902024-03-17T23:01:24.916-04:00Orlando Theme Park NewsDaily News & Rumors from Orlando's theme parks and attractionsOTPN Administratorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01566072824352403341noreply@blogger.comBlogger14225125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5527909922658295790.post-38437287282858854342024-03-14T16:04:00.003-04:002024-03-14T16:04:46.898-04:00H2O Glow After Hours Event Returning to Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park Starting May 25
The Walt Disney World Resort just announced that the popular H2O Glow After Hours event will be returning to Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park this summer! Here you are this year's event dates:May 25June 1, 8, 14, 22, 28July 5, 6, 13, 16, 20, 26, 30August 2, 10, 17, 24, 31At H2O Glow After Hours, Guests can experience Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon in a whole new light – with vibrant décor and dance Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5527909922658295790.post-59734582209532610702024-03-14T10:11:00.009-04:002024-03-14T10:11:55.991-04:00New Tassie’s Underwater Twist Waterslide Officially Opening on March 15 at Aquatica Orlando
Aquatica Orlando is thrilled to announce that its newest attraction, Tassie’s Underwater Twist, will officially open to Guests on March 15, 2024! The perfect way to start spring break, this is the only waterslide experience of its kind which promises to transport guests all the way to Australia’s Shark Bay, where they will glide through a vibrant digital underwater world set in luscious sea Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5527909922658295790.post-33391022336715647212024-03-14T09:49:00.005-04:002024-03-14T09:49:58.263-04:00Multiple Parks Option of Disney Genie+ No Longer Available for Purchase Today
Guests visiting Walt Disney World Resort should be aware that purchase of the Multiple Parks option for Disney Genie+ service is no longer available today (Thursday, March 14, 2024). At this time, Disney Genie+ service remains available for purchase as a single-park option at Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios, and Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park through the My Disney Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5527909922658295790.post-19071651880761807292024-03-13T19:02:00.006-04:002024-03-13T19:02:58.934-04:00Gateway to Discovery – A Disney Vacation Club Welcome Home Center Now Open at Disney Springs
Gateway to Discovery – A Disney Vacation Club Welcome Home Center is bringing more magical moments to Disney Springs! The first floor of this new, multi-level space is now open in Town Center, and the second floor is projected to open in late spring 2024.This space will create an immersive and interactive opportunity for DVC members, Guests, and prospective members to learn more about DVC and Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5527909922658295790.post-73687244984804570522024-03-13T18:27:00.002-04:002024-03-13T18:27:20.974-04:00SeaWorld Orlando Unveils 60th Anniversary Celebration Plans for 2024
SeaWorld San Diego is turning 60 this year, and its sister park in Orlando has big plans to celebrate all year long, starting on March 21! Plus, for a limited time, guest can purchase Tickets, Fun Cards, and Annual Passes for up to 50% off. Guests can also take advantage of the special $60 Anniversary Ticket, now available in limited quantities on select dates for the rest of the year. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5527909922658295790.post-25113556851322319612024-03-13T18:05:00.005-04:002024-03-13T18:05:49.221-04:00Disney Genie+ Service No Longer Available for Purchase Today at Magic Kingdom Park
Guests visiting Walt Disney World should be aware that purchase of Disney Genie+ service is no longer available today (Wednesday, March 13, 2024) at Magic Kingdom Park. Now that sales have concluded for this park, the Multiple Parks option will also be unavailable for purchase. At this time, Disney Genie+ service remains available for purchase as a single-park option at EPCOT, Disney's HollywoodUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5527909922658295790.post-18944342226510223342024-03-11T18:09:00.004-04:002024-03-13T18:07:22.029-04:00Multiple Parks Option of Disney Genie+ No Longer Available for Purchase Today
Guests visiting Walt Disney World Resort should be aware that purchase of the Multiple Parks option for Disney Genie+ service is no longer available today (Monday, March 11, 2024). At this time, Disney Genie+ service remains available for purchase as a single-park option at Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios, and Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park through the My Disney Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5527909922658295790.post-44899164727710663982024-03-10T12:47:00.005-04:002024-03-10T12:47:37.542-04:00PHOTOS: Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Welcomes Five New Chimpanzees to Its Troop
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is welcoming five new chimpanzees to its existing troop of two, creating the largest troop in Central Florida. The new troop is made up of three males and two females ranging in age from 9 to 28. They will enjoy a half-acre habitat, filled with climbing structures, hammocks, and multiple elevations while giving guests full viewing access through various windows into the Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5527909922658295790.post-91242730318874821742024-03-10T12:39:00.000-04:002024-03-10T12:39:03.937-04:00Disney After Hours Events Scheduled to Take Place on March 13 & 27 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Sold OutGuests visiting the Walt Disney World Resort should be aware that the Disney After Hours event scheduled to take place at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on Wednesday, March 13, and Wednesday, March 27, 2024 are officially sold out. Currently, tickets are still available for the remaining Disney After Hours events scheduled to take place at Disney’s Hollywood Studios later this year.ADDITIONAL Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5527909922658295790.post-57360948746817272122024-03-07T11:09:00.004-05:002024-03-07T11:09:26.109-05:00Ahsoka, Andor, and The Mandalorian Coming to Star Tours – The Adventures Continue
Over the years, Disney Parks have been working hard to keep their Star Wars experiences evolving alongside that expanding galaxy far, far away. That is also part of what makes Star Tours – The Adventures Continue so special. As part of these efforts, starting April 5, 2024, Star Tours – The Adventures Continue will be taking Guests on some all-new adventures at Walt Disney World Resort, Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5527909922658295790.post-32918193712830357252024-03-07T10:54:00.004-05:002024-03-07T10:54:52.090-05:00Goo Goo Dolls and Starship Take the Stage this Weekend at Busch Gardens' Food & Wine Festival
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay recently announced the headlining artists performing at the Food & Wine Festival on March 9-10! Get ready for a weekend filled with delicious food, inspired drinks and cocktails, and electrifying performances. All concerts are included with park admission and take place at the Festival Field stage, located past the cabins on the Festival Pathway.This weekend's lineup Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5527909922658295790.post-68724272381322025142024-03-01T11:44:00.017-05:002024-03-01T11:51:51.049-05:00Universal Orlando Resort Unveils Additional Details About New DreamWorks Land
This summer, Universal Orlando Resort will open the new DreamWorks Land - a vibrant, themed environment inspired by DreamWorks Animation’s beloved characters Shrek, Trolls, and Kung Fu Panda. Located in Universal Studios Florida, the expansive area will feature tons of fun for the entire family and include a family-friendly coaster, multiple interactive play areas, live entertainment, character Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5527909922658295790.post-1981828425263893192024-03-01T11:29:00.002-05:002024-03-01T11:29:36.386-05:00Interactive In-Room TVs Now Available at Disney's BoardWalk Inn
The Walt Disney World Resort continually strives to provide a comfortable and convenient in-room experience for Guests. In line with this focus, back in 2022, the resort introduced an interactive television system with a more personalized and easy-to-use experience that welcomes Guests to the room, offers access to complimentary Disney content, provides connectivity to streaming subscription Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5527909922658295790.post-72249063715003328652024-03-01T10:56:00.001-05:002024-03-01T10:56:11.596-05:00Valet Parking Price Increases at Walt Disney World Resort Hotels
Guests visiting the Walt Disney World Resort should be aware that on February 27, 2024, the price for valet parking at Walt Disney World hotels offering this service increased to $39 per day (sales tax included). Previously, the valet parking fee was $33. According to an official statement released by the company, "the new price is on par with current valet prices at other locations and what's Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5527909922658295790.post-10632382261413930182024-02-27T09:22:00.003-05:002024-02-27T09:24:30.342-05:00Complimentary Water Park Access to Be Available to Disney Resort Guests on Check-In Day in 2025
The Walt Disney World Resort recently announced that hotel rooms and theme park tickets for dates from January to October 2025 will be available to book beginning TODAY (February 27, 2024)! Guests can choose from over 25 different resorts – from value to moderate and deluxe – and then start their trip with a NEW perk.Throughout 2025, guests staying at a Disney Resort hotel can enjoy admission toUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5527909922658295790.post-47606295078420547662024-02-22T16:34:00.008-05:002024-02-22T16:37:41.169-05:00PHOTO-REPORT: Behind-The-Scenes Look at Future Site of Penguin Trek Coaster at SeaWorld (PART 1)
Yesterday afternoon, members of the media were invited to take a peek behind the walls concealing the future site of Penguin Trek, an all-new family-friendly roller coaster that will soon open in the Antarctica area of SeaWorld Orlando. This new attraction promises to bring something new for families to enjoy together, as the coaster will feature a 42" height requirement (one of the lowest in Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5527909922658295790.post-63193785139811220242024-02-22T16:34:00.007-05:002024-02-22T16:37:31.558-05:00PHOTO-REPORT: Behind-The-Scenes Look at Future Site of Penguin Trek Coaster at SeaWorld (PART 2)Thank you for joining us for the second part of this exclusive SeaWorld Orlando photo-report, focusing exclusively on the new Penguin Trek roller coaster and the area surrounding it. Let's continue to take a peek inside the show building housing part of the new attraction, the loading dock, the indoor queue, and the vehicle maintenance area: Below you can see the very first show scene Guests willUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5527909922658295790.post-63731496434325025942024-02-22T11:25:00.002-05:002024-02-22T11:25:28.578-05:00Soarin' Around the World Returning to EPCOT Starting February 28, 2024
Over the past few months, Guests visiting EPCOT have been able to experience Soarin' Over California, the original version of the popular attraction that delighted visitors until 2016. Later replaced by Soarin' Around the World, the attraction returned in September 2023 as a limited-time offering, and it appears that time is running out for those who want to experience the ride one last Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5527909922658295790.post-11524513408891017392024-02-18T11:44:00.005-05:002024-02-18T11:44:53.193-05:00Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Closing Early Today Due to Inclement Weather Conditions
Guests visiting Busch Gardens Tampa Bay should be aware that the park will be closing earlier than anticipated today due to inclement weather conditions (it is expected to rain all day). Here is the official announcement:"Due to inclement weather, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay will close early today, Sunday, 2/18, at 6 P.M. and Mardi Gras activities, including food & beverage event locations,Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5527909922658295790.post-8674888941304360932024-02-16T13:19:00.005-05:002024-02-16T13:19:28.682-05:00Multiple Parks Option of Disney Genie+ No Longer Available for Purchase Today
Guests visiting Walt Disney World Resort should be aware that purchase of the Multiple Parks option for Disney Genie+ service is no longer available today (Friday, February 16, 2024). At this time, Disney Genie+ service remains available for purchase as a single-park option at Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios, and Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park through the My DisneyUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5527909922658295790.post-90228340440221267352024-02-16T11:34:00.004-05:002024-02-16T11:34:59.002-05:00Disney Releases Menus of 2024 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival Outdoor Kitchens
Flavor is about to be in full bloom because the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival is nearly here! From February 28 through May 27, 2024, EPCOT will be transformed into a flower-filled adventure budding with delicious bites, masterfully-crafted topiaries, can’t-miss entertainment, and exclusive merchandise you won’t want to miss.This year there are nearly 20 Outdoor Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5527909922658295790.post-70989985704857013652024-02-15T16:37:00.006-05:002024-02-18T10:15:06.640-05:00Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park to Be Closed on Select Dates This Month Due to Low Temperatures
Guests visiting the Walt Disney World Resort later this month should keep in mind that, due to forecasted low temperatures, Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park will be closed on the following dates:Saturday, February 17Sunday, February 18Monday, February 19Tuesday, February 20The water park is currently expected to reopen to Guests on Wednesday, February 21, but that is subject to change based onUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5527909922658295790.post-89313134896404019082024-02-15T15:49:00.004-05:002024-02-15T15:50:13.835-05:00PHOTOS: Baby Elephant Debuts on Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park Savanna
The savanna at Disney’s Animal Kingdom has a new, 312-pound resident. Corra, a two-month-old African elephant, made her debut today. Her mother, Nadirah, was also born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom making Corra the first second-generation elephant in Animal Kingdom’s history.Corra will be surrounded by a few familiar faces on the savanna, since she is joining a herd that includes her aunts Stella Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5527909922658295790.post-17118912407671622462024-02-13T11:06:00.003-05:002024-02-13T11:06:36.695-05:00U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame to Welcome Two Veteran NASA Astronauts to the 2024 Class of Honorees
The Astronaut Scholarship Foundation’s Curt Brown has announced the 2024 U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame inductees. Veteran astronauts David Hilmers and Marsha Ivins will join the 107 astronauts who have been inducted into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame, located at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, since its creation more than 30 years ago.“These two veterans of the space program have Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5527909922658295790.post-87145992076394710942024-02-13T11:01:00.000-05:002024-02-13T11:01:17.154-05:00"Fireworks Channel" Available on Interactive TVs at Select Walt Disney World Hotels
Guests staying at select Walt Disney World Resort hotels should keep in mind that a dedicated "Fireworks Audio Channel" is available to Guests on interactive TVs at the following hotels:Disney's Polynesian Village ResortDisney's Grand Floridian Resort and SpaDisney's Wilderness LodgeFireworks audio is available on Channel 72, featuring a source audio recording of the nightly Magic Kingdom Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0