Category Archives: 2017

Volcano Bay grand opening ceremony at Universal Orlando

Universal Studio’s Volcano Bay celebrates its grand opening. Check out the new water park’s opening ceremony. It definitely looks very Samoan! Volcano Bay features 18 attractions and 60 food items in an amazingly immersive environment. The centerpiece of Volcano Bay is the Krakatau, which houses three water slides at its peak and provides some amazing…

Pandora – The World of Avatar grand opening / dedication at Walt Disney World

The cast from “Avatar” including James Cameron, Zoe Saldaña, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, Joel David Moore, Jon Landau, and Disney CEO Bob Iger gathered to officially open and dedicate Pandora – The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park.

Know Volcano Bay Height Requirements at Universal Orlando Before You Go

It’s basically comes down to if you’re over Four feet tall or not. If you are over 48″ then you can go on everything, except for the kiddie areas. Still there’s lots of water slides kids can do if they’re between 42″ and 48″ with a supervising companion. Get ready to have fun at Volcano…

First guests ever to experience Pandora – The World of Avatar

300 fortunate readers of the Disney Parks Blog made history in Disney Animal Kingdom by becoming some of the first guests ever to experience Pandora – The World of Avatar. Our visitors gathered for an early morning breakfast at Satu’li Canteen. Then they proceeded to experience the land’s two attractions – Na’vi River Journey, where they…

Disney to Live Stream The Dedication of Pandora: The World of AVATAR at Animal Kingdom

This Wednesday, May 24th, Disney will be hosting a Dedication Ceremony for Pandora – The World of Avatar. The Disney Parks Blog will start the live stream for the dedication at about 9:25 AM eastern time. Pandora: The World of AVATAR officially opens on May 27th, 2017 at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

SeaWorld Orlando: New Virtual Reality Roller Coaster & nighttime celebration open in June

Kraken VR, which is currently closed, will re-open with a new story, entrance, queue, loading area and choices to ride wearing uniquely designed virtual reality headsets. Orlando’s only floorless roller coaster will be themed on a huge mythological underwater beast being unleashed from the depths of the sea.

Star Wars Resort Experience Possibly Coming to Walt Disney World

Here is what we know about the expected events and experiences that would be available: 2-night immersive Star Wars experience. Personal character interactions with live performers, similar to “streetmosphere” interactions at other Disney parks. Personal interactions with popular Star Wars characters. Unique story experience, which will develop over the duration of the stay. Unique programs…

Orlando City Soccer Schedule

2017 Orlando City Soccer schedule March 5 vs. New York City FC, 5 p.m. (ESPN) March 11 at New England, 2 p.m. (MLS) March 18 vs. Philadelphia, 7:30 p.m. (MLS) March 20-28 FIFA window April 1 at Columbus, 4 p.m. (UniMas) April 9 vs. New York Red Bulls, 4 p.m. (ESPN) April 15 vs. LA Galaxy, 3…

“The Shining” coming to Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights 27

Starting on September 15th on select nights through November 4th, Halloween Horror Nights 27 can almost guarantee this to another must-attend event. What else can you expect to experience at HHN 27? Well, one of the most requested haunts is FINALLY becoming a reality. Yes, a house based on The Shining will be coming to…