Disney announces dates for Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party 2016
Is it too early to be thinking about Christmas? Disney doesn’t think so. The company just announced the dates for this year’s Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, and it includes 21 nights of holiday...
View ArticleBusch Gardens granted accreditation from Association of Zoos & Aquariums
The Association of Zoos & Aquariums has granted accreditation to Busch Gardens. To be accredited, Busch Gardens underwent a thorough review to ensure it has and will continue to meet standards...
View ArticleStep into Munchkinland through May 1 at Orlando Science Center
You and your kiddoes can travel to Munchkinland together without leaving Orlando. Wizard of Oz - Educational Exhibit is at the Orlando Science Center for a few more weeks. "[My kids] got to climb the...
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Disney World powers on its Mickey Mouse-shaped solar farm
Could the new solar farm near Epcot be the biggest hidden Mickey Mouse? In 2015, Duke Energy announced it would build a large solar farm near Walt Disney World. Well, the solar plant that can be seen...
View ArticleDisney officially breaks ground on new 'Star Wars' lands
In case you missed it, Star Wars-themed lands are coming to Disneyland in California and Walt Disney World Resort. Well, today is the day it all begins. Disney has officially broken ground for the...
View ArticleLeatherface to haunt Universal's Halloween Horror Nights
The first attraction for this year's Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando has been announced, and it's pretty terrifying. Universal's Halloween Horror Nights will run its 26th year First maze...
View ArticleComing next week: More details on new Disney attractions
Walt Disney World will provide updates next week about several attractions coming to its theme parks in 2016, and News 13 will bring it to you as it happens. Disney to preview new attractions, shops...
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Thousands come out in force at Star Wars 5K at Disney
The force is strong for thousands of runners Friday morning at Walt Disney World. Star Wars — The Dark Side 5K attracted almost 10,000 runners Many participants dressed as Star Wars characters Some...
View ArticleExperience SeaWorld's Mako with new test ride video
SeaWorld shared a test ride of its newest roller coaster, giving people a rider's view of the attraction. Test ride video gives rider's view of new Mako coaster Mako opens at SeaWorld Orlando on June...
View ArticleSeaWorld's Tilikum still unwell, appetite improved
SeaWorld Orlando says Tillikum the orca is having good days and “not-so-good days.” Tilikum, a killer whale at SeaWorld Orlando, sick since March Health is still precarious, some good days and some...
View ArticleLIVE UPDATES: Disney's Awaken Summer media preview
Walt Disney World Resort is planning big, big things this summer and beyond. To ramp up the excitement, the company will make dozens of announcements this week about new attractions coming to the parks...
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Animal Kingdom launches extended nighttime hours, new entertainment
Walt Disney World's youngest theme park is growing up. Now 16 years old, Animal Kingdom no longer has a curfew. LIVE UPDATES: Disney's Awaken Summer media preview LIVE tweets from our reporters at Walt...
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Busch Gardens welcomes 2 baby sloths
There are two new additions to Busch Gardens in Tampa Bay, and they are, well, cute. Busch Gardens welcomed two baby sloths. The sloths weigh only 6 to 19 ounces each. The newest Hoffman's two-toed...
View ArticleUniversal Orlando raises annual pass prices
Universal Orlando has raised the price of its annual pass ahead of the opening of two of the park's summer attractions. Power Pass: $234.99 (up from $214.99) Preferred Pass: $309.99 (up from $299.99)...
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Central Florida Zoo habitat to explore how humans, bears can coexist
As another bear hunting season approaches, the Central Florida Zoo on Thursday broke ground on new bear habitat that features lush trees, green grass — and a human home. Central Florida Zoo habitat to...
View ArticleLegoland to add solar panel canopy to parking area
Legoland Florida celebrated Earth Day on Friday with a solar energy project. Legoland Florida adding solar panels to covered parking lot Lot will produce enough electricity to power 250 homes a year...
View ArticleBusch Gardens announces special pricing for US military
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is saluting U.S. military personnel by offering 50 percent off single-day admission tickets to the park through the end of May. The offer is valid for as many as six...
View ArticleDisney announces name for revamped Fulton's Crab House
Disney on Monday announced the name of its revamped Fulton's Crab House, the iconic paddle boat restaurant docked at Disney Springs. Fulton's Crab House closed for months for renovations New restaurant...
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Photos: Clouded leopard cubs at Lowry Park Zoo now 2 months old
The twin clouded leopard cubs born on Leap Day are growing by leaps and bounds at Lowry Park Zoo. Twin clouded leopard cubs born on Feb. 29 Cubs to be introduced to main leopard habitat this week...
View Article'The Exorcist' coming to Halloween Horror Nights 2016
Get ready for even more scares at this year’s Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando. “The Exorcist” has been officially announced as the newest house to be added to the Halloween event. 'The...
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