The NBA Experience is slated to open August 12 at Disney Springs, and tickets are now available to book.
The basketball-themed attraction will feature two floors filled with 13 interactive games and hand-on activities.
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Universal Orlando Offers First Look at Hagrid from Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure Ride #HarryPotter #WizardingWorldOrlando
Universal Orlando recently offered a peek at the creatures riders will find in Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure Ride, and now they’re offering a look at Hagrid himself.
TODAY Show to Live Broadcast the Grand Opening of #TODAYCafe at #UniversalOrlando @TODAYshow
Universal Orlando will host the Grand Opening of its new TODAY Cafe on May 16, and its namesake TODAY Show will be broadcasting live.
Since the cafe is inside the park, you must have a ticket or an annual pass to be a part of the live broadcast. Annual passholders can register online for the chance to be in the live audience.
If you’re not part of the live audience, you can watch it all from the comfort of wherever you happen to be starting at 7:30am on WESH or your local NBC affiliate.
Dates Unveiled for the 2019 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival #WaltDisneyWorld
Walt Disney World has released the dates for the 2019 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, and it will run August 29-November 23.
This will make it the longest Food & Wine Festival in the park’s history at 87 days.
Universal Orlando Offers Look Inside Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Ride #HarryPotter #WizardingWorldOrlando
Universal Orlando has revealed some of the creatures you’ll find when riding Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Ride, including one never before seen in the films.
Here is the lowdown on the Magical Creatures in the ride’s name:
Disney’s Hollywood Studios Celebrates Its 30th Anniversary on May 1, 2019
Disney’s Hollywood Studios opened in 1989, and the park will celebrate its 30th Anniversary on May 1 with exclusive food, merchandise, and the debut of a new nightly show.
Here are some of the ways guests can celebrate the milestone anniversary at the park on May 1:
Party for the Planet Returns to Disney’s Animal Kingdom April 20-22, 2019 #EarthDay2019 #PartyforthePlanet
The annual Party for the Planet returns to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Saturday April 20 through Monday April 22 to celebrate Earth Day 2019.
In addition to the regular offerings of the park, there will be special animal encounters, photo ops, and merchandise themed for the weekend.
Walt Disney World Announces A New Pavilion and More Coming to #Epcot
A new pavilion and a new Experience Center showcasing Epcot’s future were announced by Walt Disney World, joining the long list of other exciting projects already underway at the park.
Baby Giraffe Born at #Disney’s Animal Kingdom Reintroduced to Park’s Savanna
On Jan. 14, a baby Masai giraffe was born on the savanna at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and on March 12, it was reintroduced to the Kilimanjaro Safaris savanna.
Walt Disney World Raises 2019 Ticket Prices During Peak Periods
Walt Disney World has raised its ticket prices this week for dates that fall within peak periods of business, such as Christmas holidays.
According to Disney’s website, from Christmas to New Year’s, a one-day, one-park “peak period” ticket is now $159 plus tax, which is a $30 increase.
Universal Orlando Releases New Details For Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure #HarryPotter #WizardingWorldOrlando
Last month Universal Orlando announced the name of the new Harry Potter coaster would be Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure, and today, they’ve released more details about the ride itself.
LEGOLAND Florida Water Park Opens for 2019 Season #BuiltForKids
Named one of the country’s best outdoor water parks in USA TODAY’s “10Best” poll, LEGOLAND Florida Water Park will be open March through October; making it the longest water park season in LEGOLAND Florida Resort history.
In 2019, guests will enjoy updated walking areas, fresh landscaping and updated finishes throughout the park.
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge to Open at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Aug 29, 2019 #WaltDisneyWorld #GalaxysEdge
Walt Disney World has announced that due to high guest demand, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will open at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on Aug. 29, 2019.
This date is earlier than previously announced, and as such, it will will open in phases.
Sesame Street at SeaWorld Orlando to open March 27, 2019 #SesameStreet #SeaWorldOrlando
Children of all ages will delight in playing and learning with Elmo, Cookie Monster, Abby, and all of their furry friends, when Sesame Street at SeaWorld Orlando opens March 27.
Walt #Disney World Announces An Updated Entrance Coming to #Epcot @WaltDisneyWorld
This week, Walt Disney World released details on a reimagined main entrance for Epcot that will give it a whole new look.
This new design will pay homage to the original park entrance with fresh takes on classic elements, according to Disney.