After weeks of dropping hints, Universal Orlando finally revealed which attraction will replace Jimmy Neutron’s Nicktoon Blast ride. Gru and his Minions from Despicable Me will be invading Universal Studios in 3D next year. Plus The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man ride is getting an reanimated HD upgrade and more.
May 5, 2011 – Join hosts Mark Daniel and Jessica Steele Allen as they bring you the latest Orlando theme park and attraction news and more on this week’s episode.
On the first Saturday in May for the past 10 years, comic book stores, in coordination with comic book publishers, host an event where comics are given away free. There’s no fine print and nothing to buy. The comics are completely free to readers.
Column by Dan Hatfield Dear Orlando Informer: How can I experience the thrills and excitement of an Orlando vacation when I can’t get to Orlando? I already know about all the usual books and websites. Are there other things out there I should try?
Many of Orlando’s top theme park designers, writers and artists will gather to talk to fans and auction off theme park memorabilia for a good cause during this year’s Entertainment Designer Forum on April 22, 2011.
Most theme park guests are upset when a ride breaks down. They’re really upset when they have to walk off a ride and not get to finish it. But many hard-core theme park fans hope that will happen to them, just so they can see behind the scenes – especially on The Haunted Mansion. We…
Column by Dan Hatfield Dear Orlando Informer: We’re planning a trip to Orlando and we’re going to go to SeaWorld for the first time. Are there a lot of opportunities to get close to animals, or do most of the encounters happen with the animals behind fences and plexiglass? I want to be able to…
April 1, 2011 – Join hosts Samantha Sanders and her special co-host as they bring you the latest Orlando theme park and attraction news and more on this week’s episode.
A new era in children’s healthcare began today at the 100-year-old Florida Hospital in downtown Orlando. The Walt Disney Pavilion at Florida Hospital for Children held their grand opening with the mayor, kids, singers, Disney CEO Bob Iger and Mickey Mouse.
Column by Derek Burgan For working teachers in Florida, trips to SeaWorld Orlando just became a whole lot cheaper as they have introduced a “Study Pass” that gives unlimited admission throughout 2011 to active and certified Florida teachers.
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