New stores, restaurant and 3D technology coming to Downtown Disney
Downtown Disney will welcome several additions in the coming months. Look for two new stores, a quick-service restaurant and 3D technology at the AMC Pleasure Island 24 movie theater. “We’re excited to build upon our existing portfolio of unique offerings and are committed to bringing guests even more interactive…
Get a colorful concoction at the new Fat Tuesday in CityWalk
A new frozen drink fun spot, Fat Tuesday, debuts at Universal CityWalk tonight, offering guests a party atmosphere along with some of the coolest concoctions east of the Mississippi. Channeling Bourbon Street, where the original concept began more than 20 years ago, the venue will offer a wide variety…
Disney’s Animal Kingdom celebrates birth of endangered gorilla
Guests at Disney’s Animal Kingdom are getting a special treat along the Pangani Forest Exploration Trail where they can get a rare glimpse of a newborn gorilla born Feb. 19. The critically endangered western lowland gorilla, whose gender is still unknown, is doing well and has already become an…
Photos/Videos: Sports stars help relaunch the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
The sports facility formerly known as Disney’s Wide World of Sports was officially re-launched as ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex last Thursday, Feb. 25, in an elaborate Hollywood-style “turf carpet” event that featured celebrities, Florida’s governor, ESPN on-air commentators and sports stars from the NFL, MLB, LPGA, Olympics…
Video: SeaWorld's Believe killer whale show returns with a tribute
After a couple of days of canceled shows because of the tragedy with SeaWorld trainer Dawn Brancheau, SeaWorld’s Believe shows returned this morning with the trainers not performing in the water. On the way in, some flowers and balloons could be seen across from SeaWorld’s entrance. No protestors were…
SeaWorld's Believe shows, Dine With Shamu to continue
Following the tragic death of Dawn Brancheau, a trainer at SeaWorld Orlando who was pulled under water and drown by SeaWorld’s largest killer whale, Tilikum, the park suspended the Believe shows and Dine With Shamu experience at all of their parks. But today they announced the shows will go…
