Author: Blake Taylor

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Hurricane Milton: All theme parks now reopened in central Florida following storm closures
ByBlake Taylor October 19, 2024October 19, 2024

Hurricane Milton impacted Florida. Here are updates for Disney, Universal, SeaWorld, and Busch Gardens theme parks.

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Disney | Disneyland Resort | Holiday | Merchandise | Orlando | Theme Parks | Walt Disney World Resort

Disney Christmas Crocs with Mickey and Minnie are festive and fuzzy | Attractions Holiday Gift Guide 2024
ByBlake Taylor October 19, 2024October 20, 2024

The Disney Christmas Crocs for the 2024 holiday season have arrived, featuring a fuzzy interior and five Jibbitz charms.

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Animals | Orlando | SeaWorld Orlando | Theme Parks

SeaWorld, ZooTampa prep to release manatees back into the ocean
ByBlake Taylor October 18, 2024October 18, 2024

Five manatees will be released into their ocean habitats following rehabilitation from SeaWorld, ZooTampa, Columbus Zoo, and Cincinnati Zoo.

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Cruises

Sun Princess cruise ship now sailing from Florida to the Caribbean
ByBlake Taylor October 18, 2024October 18, 2024

Sun Princess cruise ship has arrived in North America, sailing from Port Everglades for Caribbean voyages capable of hosting 4,300 guests.

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Disney | Holiday | Merchandise | Pixar | Technology

$600 Buzz Lightyear toy robot is most high-tech ‘Toy Story’ product ever | Attractions Holiday Gift Guide 2024
ByBlake Taylor October 18, 2024October 20, 2024

The Buzz Lightyear toy robot from Robosen can talk, express facial movement, and be programmed to perform physical actions.

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Resorts | Silver Dollar City | Theme Parks

Silver Dollar City sets $500 million expansion plan of 1,200 acres
ByBlake Taylor October 17, 2024October 17, 2024

A Silver Dollar City expansion will span 10 years and 1,200 acres at a cost of $500 million, beginning with an onsite resort hotel.

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Cruises

Margaritaville at Sea to combine cruise ship voyage with Nassau resort visit
ByBlake Taylor October 16, 2024October 16, 2024

The Margaritaville at Sea Paradise cruise ship will make stops in Nassau, home of Margaritaville Beach Resort.

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Events | Holiday | Orlando

8 ways to support Give Kids the World Village this holiday season
ByBlake Taylor October 16, 2024October 16, 2024

Give Kids the World Village will host holiday events like a cocktail party and tours, all benefitting children with critical illnesses.

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Disney | Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park | Holiday | Orlando | Theme Parks | Walt Disney World Resort

DinoLand, U.S.A. holiday celebration to debut at Animal Kingdom for 2024
ByBlake Taylor October 15, 2024October 15, 2024

DinoLand isn’t done yet — the soon-to-be-closed-forever area at Animal Kingdom will introduce something new for the 2024 holiday season.

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Orlando | Theme Parks | Universal Epic Universe | Universal Orlando Resort

Epic Universe construction update: Chronos tower, Celestial Park stun in new photos
ByBlake Taylor October 15, 2024October 15, 2024

POV: You’re flying over Epic Universe under construction, and the Chronos tower and Celestial Park are ready to welcome you into Universal Orlando’s newest theme park.

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