Photo Finds: Elephants, Platypusses and Zebras, Oh My! – July 9, 2012
Photo Finds returns to document new and current changes to the parks, and finds there has been a lot added in the past few weeks!
Demolition of the Amway Arena nearly complete
Not much remains of the former Amway Arena in downtown Orlando. The site is being prepared for development of Creative Village Orlando, adjacent the University of Central Florida’s Center for Emerging Media.
Universal Orlando Resort announces a new on-site hotel
Universal Parks & Resorts and Loews Hotels & Resorts announced this morning that they will be building a new hotel development at Universal Orlando that will add high-quality, high-value options for families wanting an affordable on-site experience.
Rumor: Star Wars Miniland coming to Legoland Florida
We haven’t been able to get an official confirmation, but we’ve heard a rumor from a reliable source that the Miniland area at Legoland Florida is expanding in a month or so. But this won’t be just another area of the U.S. represented, in fact it will be out…
Characters from the upcoming ‘ParaNorman’ movie now meeting guests at Universal Studios
A couple of zombies have been spotted at Universal Studios and it’s not even time for Halloween Horror Nights. Norman Babcock and two of the mindless zombies from the upcoming animated movie ParaNorman are now meeting guests in the park.
Game Warp: Arcade, console and pinball show coming to I-Drive
The Game Warp Show is taking over the International Palms Resort on International Drive for the second year in a row. From July 27 through 29, 2012, this three-day expo dedicated to arcade, pinball, and console games will give attendees access to 100 plus full-size games available for play.
