Resembling the triumphant Star Wars celebrations at the end of many of the movies (though not in The Force Awakens), Disney is promising their new nighttime spectacular show at Hollywood Studios will be “epic.” The new Star Wars fireworks show, “Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular,” will make its grand debut this summer and will… [read more]
Legoland Florida Resort is making history as the first theme park in the world to have an official currency listed on a currency exchange board. The Legoland Dollar will now be available for purchase on Travelex’s currency exchange boards at 55 participating Travelex locations after an exclusive partnership with the world’s leading independent foreign exchange… [read more]
Orlando’s newest $250 million entertainment and dining destination, I-Drive 360, is celebrating its grand opening with festivities all weekend ahead of the Orlando Eye grand opening on May 4th. “On the heels of a record-breaking year for visitors to Orlando in 2014, I-Drive 360 is poised to become the newest… [read more]
Pilots are now awaiting a decision from U.S. District Judge Andrew Gordon about their right to strike after a three-day federal court hearing concluded last night. On April 1, pilots announced their intention to strike but later that day, the strike was put on hold following the judge issuing a temporary restraining order.… [read more]
Over the weekend, I got a chance to swing by Universal Orlando and check out the latest developments with the construction of London and Diagon Alley for the Harry Potter expansion. It’s hard to remember where Jaws used to be when you look at the new King’s Cross Station and… [read more]
Is there a cash flow problem at SeaWorld? It may not seem like one of Orlando’s big theme parks and main “economic drivers” would be having financial difficulties, but for contractors doing business with SeaWorld Orlando it appears you won’t be paid until you file a lien and take action against… [read more]
Plans have now been released detailing the new Garden Bridge at Universal Orlando and it will be the first of its kind in Florida. The Garden Pedestrian Bridge will connect Universal’s new Cabana Bay Beach Resort to the main resort. The Garden Bridge at Universal Studios Orlando project is approximately… [read more]
Will Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs really jeopardize Convention Center funding and local tourism in support of her gentrification and corporate welfare soccer stadium debacle? A new “Don’t Visit Orlando while they Gentrify Orlando” is gearing up to fight back if Jacobs “fast-track” insider deal gets pushed through. Check out… [read more]