The Gist

Construction on SeaWorld's Infinity Falls is finally wrapping up, could open any day

by Megan Scavo on July 18, 2018 at 12:21PM

The attraction will be part of a whole new themed area of the park, designed to foster the "Park to Planet" initiative set in place by SeaWorld, which involves educating guests about the challenges facing the planet and inspiring them to help. This area will focus on freshwater ecosystem education and will resemble the basecamp of explorers and scientists.

Disney Springs has tons of new stuff, but some of the biggest additions are yet to open

by Ken Storey on July 17, 2018 at 3:57PM

The final new addition to Disney Springs is an original show at the Cirque du Soleil location next to the new NBA Experience. No details on what the new show will be or when it will open have been shared, but late last year Cirque did confirm the new show will focus Disney's animated films.

There's one big question left regarding 'Guardians of the Galaxy' at Epcot, and it's tearing apart the fan community

by Ken Storey on July 17, 2018 at 3:55PM

If the Xandar building is, in fact, the design for the new Guardians roller coaster in Future World the building would easily blend with other current and proposed Future World buildings, including Spaceship Earth. This is important since the large ride building is visible from multiple areas both inside and outside of the park.

Original King of Comedy D.L. Hughley comes to Orlando Improv for a two night run

by Thaddeus McCollum on July 17, 2018 at 2:27PM

D.L. Hughley’s comedy and acting pedigree is reason enough to take note when he comes to town. He – along with Bernie Mac, Cedric the Entertainer and Steve Harvey – starred in The Original Kings of Comedy, the Spike Lee-directed comedy concert film that became a cultural touchstone of the early 2000s.

Filmapalooza 2019 is coming to Orlando

by Cameron Meier on July 17, 2018 at 12:34PM

Filmapalooza, the international competition for the 48 Hour Film Project, will be held in Orlando for the first time, creator and executive producer Mark Ruppert announced today. The 2019 event is scheduled for March 6-9, with downtown’s Cobb Plaza Cinema Café 12 the likely location for most of the screenings.

Universal Orlando figured out a way to turn bumper cars into the ultimate game of Pac-Man

by Ken Storey on July 16, 2018 at 11:47AM

In the following paragraph, Universal explains that the ride vehicles could be programmed to not actual bump each other or slow the cars down ahead of any such bumping. Each car would be equipped with a number of controllers for the rider to use with the patent listing, “a steering wheel, brake and gas, pedals, a joystick, a display screen, one or more buttons, etc.” all being possibilities within the car.

With Star Wars and Toy Story Land wrapping up, the focus at Disney is now fully on Marvel

by Ken Storey on July 16, 2018 at 11:35AM

Both Hill and Tom Bricker, another insider known for his accurate information and his professional grade park photography, have stated that the Ant-Man attraction slated for Hong Kong will also likely be headed to California. Similar to Hong Kong, the Ant-Man attraction in California is believed to be using the Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin ride track system.

The country's first underwater museum is now open off the coast of Florida, and it's free

by Paola Perez on July 13, 2018 at 4:40PM

Right off the coast of Florida, the nation's first underwater museum has made its debut in the Gulf of Mexico. Found off Grayton Beach State Park in South Walton, the Underwater Museum of Art covers one acre of the Gulf's ocean floor and reaches depths from 50 to 60 feet below.

Vault 5421 celebrates a year in business with a post-apocalyptic party this weekend

by Thaddeus McCollum on July 13, 2018 at 9:00AM

Audubon Park's annual Bastille Day is a celebration of everything Francais

by Jessica Bryce Young on July 13, 2018 at 8:00AM

Uncomfortable Brunch screens all five and a half hours of Lars Von Trier's 'Nymphomaniac'

by Thaddeus McCollum on July 13, 2018 at 7:00AM

Video shows Orlando City players taking on Green Army Men from Disney's Toy Story Land

by Colin Wolf on July 12, 2018 at 3:59PM

In a match-up of massive cross-promotional proportions, Orlando City players and the Green Army Men from Disney's latest Toy Story Land attraction recently faced off on the pitch. In the short clip, players Jonathan Spector, Joe Bendik, Uri Rosell and Sacha Kljestan do their best footwork against the Army Men with a massive inflatable Pixar ball.

A new Topgolf location is coming to Lake Mary

by Larissa Hamblin on July 12, 2018 at 11:59AM

Topgolf is looking to open a second Orlando-area location in Lake Mary. The popular golfing range-restaurant hybrid plans to take over 19 acres near Lake Emma Road and Greenwood Boulevard, according to public records obtained by the Orlando Business Journal.

Orlando Science Center's Science After Sundown series brings Robby to Robot back to 'Forbidden Planet'

by Thaddeus McCollum on July 12, 2018 at 7:00AM

The Orlando Science Center is known for its frequent after-hours events, but this summer they’re staying open late every Friday and Saturday through Aug. 11. That means you can go through their latest exhibit, Hall of Heroes – an exploration of the history of superheroes with lots of hands-on activities – without having to elbow your way through a crowd.

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