Orlando Area

First Look: New Entrance Fountain Celebrates the Past, Present and Future of EPCOT

The past, present and future of EPCOT are all coming together today in one special moment at the front of the park. Anyone visiting Epcot this morning will see in real life what Walt Disney Imagineering has been dreaming up many years now.  Overnight, crews removed all the “progress walls” from the main entrance plaza, … Read moreFirst Look: New Entrance Fountain Celebrates the Past, Present and Future of EPCOT

Update on Walt Disney World Resort Hotels

Walt Disney World continues to take a measured and deliberate approach to reopening their Walt Disney World Resort hotels, and as of today, they are now accepting bookings for:  Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort for arrivals beginning March 22 Disney’s Beach Club Resort for arrivals beginning May 30 Disney’s Wilderness Lodge for arrivals beginning June 6. As we previously … Read moreUpdate on Walt Disney World Resort Hotels

Some Delicious New Offerings and Restaurant Updates at Disney Hollywood Studios

Disney Hollywood Studios has delicious new offerings at ABC Commissary and Hollywood & Vine! Read on to find out what our chefs have been cooking up! Starting now, ABC Commissary is offering a terrific new menu. From sandwiches and rice bowls to tasty tacos and returning favorites, this menu has it all!  Sandwiches/Salads California Burger (Plant-based) – Seared farm-fresh plant-based burger with … Read moreSome Delicious New Offerings and Restaurant Updates at Disney Hollywood Studios

Resort Hotel Suites Now Available at the Walt Disney World Resort

Walt Disney World Resort hotel suites are now available to book, however Club Level service currently remains unavailable. Any room category designated as “Club Level” or having “Club Level Access,” “Clb Level Access” or “Access,” including suites, will not include Club Level service until further notice. Guests and their travel agents with existing club access suite reservations are … Read moreResort Hotel Suites Now Available at the Walt Disney World Resort

New Menu Options at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex From 4R Restaurant Group

We’ve earned of some tasty new food options coming to the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at the Walt Disney World Resort from our News Partners at Orlando Theme Park News, The Most Trusted Source of All Orlando Area Theme Park News“! There’s a LOT happening in the Orlando Area! Stay tuned for more updates … Read moreNew Menu Options at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex From 4R Restaurant Group

Best Places to Brunch at Disney Springs

Are you looking for a great brunch spot on your next Walt Disney World® Resort vacation? Disney Springs® has an amazing line up of brunch offerings, including some new options. From classic breakfast favorites to sweet or savory dishes, they have it all. Here are a few top brunch spots to check out: House of Blues Restaurant & … Read moreBest Places to Brunch at Disney Springs

Universal wants to widen part of Sand Lake Road amid talk of building new theme park

Universal wants to widen part of Sand Lake Road amid talk of building new theme park As reporting August 20, 2018 by The Orlando Sentinel by Dewayne Bevil: Universal Orlando Resort is seeking to widen a roughly half-mile portion of Sand Lake Road north of the land it’s been acquiring. The new permit application comes as … Read moreUniversal wants to widen part of Sand Lake Road amid talk of building new theme park

Islands of Adventure Update: Dragon Challenge Closes Soon (Full Article)

Just two days ago, theme park fans had to bid farewell to two Disney attractions: the Universe of Energy pavilion at Epcot and The Great Movie Ride at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Fans will soon have to get ready to say goodbye to yet another attraction (they’re actually two separate coasters, but they coexist under the same name) that has … Read moreIslands of Adventure Update: Dragon Challenge Closes Soon (Full Article)

Madame Tussauds Unveils New Photo Technology Experience

Madame Tussauds Orlando recently unveiled a new interactive guest experience in the themed room that features Brazilian soccer star Neymar da Silva Santos Jr. In addition to featuring this popular wax figure, the attraction has added a one-of-kind customized camera system that utilizes a total of 40 different cameras and 488 million megapixels to stitch … Read moreMadame Tussauds Unveils New Photo Technology Experience

Busch Gardens Announces Additional Food & Wine Concerts

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay continues to spice up the annual Food & Wine Festival with a concert lineup featuring the hottest entertainment in Florida. GRAMMY award-winning trio, The Band Perry, country superstar, Hunter Hayes, “Merengue Queen”, Milly Quezada and Latin chart-toppers, Bachata Heightz and Justin Quiles round out the star-studded lineup kicking off this spring. … Read moreBusch Gardens Announces Additional Food & Wine Concerts

Busch Gardens Tampa Food & Wine Festival Begins March 3, 2017!

One of the hottest events in Tampa is coming back this March 3 – April 30, 2017! The Busch Garden Food & Wine Festival. Two months of delicious foods and treats to reward your taste buds along with one of the best concert series in the Tampa Bay / Greater Orlando Area! Contact Destinations with … Read moreBusch Gardens Tampa Food & Wine Festival Begins March 3, 2017!

The 13 BIG Updates From Walt Disney World (And Beyond) This Week (November 14-20, 2016)

Originally published in Theme Park Tourist…Sunday, November 20, 2016 06:19 This week at Walt Disney World, a lot of big announcements were made, including one about the future of Epcot, confirmation of the opening window of Pandora: The World of Avatar, plus new information about an upcoming “destination” that is set to hit Star Tours … Read moreThe 13 BIG Updates From Walt Disney World (And Beyond) This Week (November 14-20, 2016)

Busch Gardens Tampa Welcomes Baby Lowland Gorilla

-Reported by Orlando Theme Park News Friday, September 30, 2016 | Posted by OTPN Administrator Busch Gardens Tampa is excited to announce the newest member of the gorilla troop in the Myombe Reserve. Oliver, an endangered western lowland gorilla, was born on August 18 and is being cared for by 28-year-old mother, Mary, who came to … Read moreBusch Gardens Tampa Welcomes Baby Lowland Gorilla

SeaWorld Orlando Reveals New Additions Coming in 2017

-Orlando Theme Park News, Tuesday, September 27, 2016 | Posted by OTPN Administrator Today, SeaWorld Orlando announced its lineup of new attractions, shows, and events for 2017, delivering meaningful and fun vacation options for Guests. “We look forward to introducing many new experiences to SeaWorld Orlando in 2017,” said Donnie Mills, President of SeaWorld’s three … Read moreSeaWorld Orlando Reveals New Additions Coming in 2017

Busch Gardens Invites Guests to Learn More About Tigers

Tuesday, July 26, 2016 | Posted by OTPN Administrator On Friday, July 29, 2016, Guests are invited to come out and show their stripes as Busch Gardens Tampa hosts its fourth annual Global Tiger Day celebration. As part of the celebration, Guests will be able to watch the park’s tigers receive special enrichment at the … Read moreBusch Gardens Invites Guests to Learn More About Tigers