August 2017

Star Wars ‘Force Friday II’ event will excite fans for ‘The Last Jedi’

ByBrittani Tuttle August 25, 2017

With the global success of the original Force Friday back in 2015 and the upcoming film, “Star Wars: The Last Jedi,” Disney and Lucasfilm are teaming up again to announced Force Friday II, along with a special global augmented reality (AR) event called “Find the Force,” which will be held on Sept. 1, 2017.

Theme Parks

Attractions Adventures – ‘Warner Bros. Tour & Downtown Disney’ – Aug. 25, 2017

ByBanks Lee August 25, 2017August 25, 2017

By Quinn Roseboom This week Quinn takes a tour of the Warner Brothers Studio in Hollywood and then checks in at the Disneyland Resort.

Theme Parks

Six Flags Magic Mountain to operate 365 days a year starting in January 2018

ByBrittani Tuttle August 25, 2017

Six Flags Entertainment recently announced their plans for Six Flags Magic Mountain, the Southern California flagship theme park, to enter into 365-day operation, starting on January 1, 2018.

Animals | Icon Park | International Drive

Kids can enjoy Toddler Time inside Sea Life Orlando Aquarium

ByBanks Lee August 25, 2017August 25, 2017

Sea Life Orlando Aquarium has a special experience for kids and their parents. Toddler Time is a program that provides an up-close, hands-on experience that is fun and unique.

Legoland California | Video

Legoland California announces new submarine ride and more – The park’s biggest investment

ByMatt Roseboom August 25, 2017August 25, 2017

Legoland California Resort will be going under an exciting expansion, and next year will be one of enormous growth for the park. In addition to a new hotel, they’re adding a new submarine ride and a 4D attraction.

Disney California Adventure | Disneyland Resort

Guardians of the Galaxy to receive Halloween transformation with Monsters After Dark

ByBanks Lee August 24, 2017August 24, 2017

Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: Breakout is getting a scary Halloween treat as the attraction is transformed nightly into Guardians of the Galaxy – Monsters After Dark.

Scare zone photo update for Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights 2017

ByBrittani Tuttle August 24, 2017

With Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Florida almost upon us, scare zone construction has ramped up, and several zones are now starting to take form.

Video

Join us for ‘Early Night Live’ on Main Street U.S.A.

ByBanks Lee August 24, 2017August 24, 2017

Want to go to the theme parks with us? Tune in live and interact during our weekly show, “Early Night Live”.

The Attractions Show | Video

Attractions – The Show – Solar Eclipse; Disney PhotoPass Day; latest news

ByBanks Lee August 24, 2017August 24, 2017

Hosts Banks Lee and Elisa Rodriguez bring you this week’s theme park and attraction news. On this week’s episode:

Events | Halloween | Resorts | Water Parks

Goblins & Giggles Weekends returns to Gaylord Palms with more spooky fun

ByBrittani Tuttle August 23, 2017

Gaylord Palms Resort invites guests to pack their best costumes for the return of Goblins & Giggles Getaway Weekends, which offers ghoulish good times inside the resort’s atrium and outside at Cypress Springs Water Park. The frighting festivities run from Sept. 15 through Oct. 29.