Category Archives: summer 2017

Kids Splash into Fun at Miss Adventure Falls at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon

If you are looking for a place to cool off this summer, make sure Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon tops your list. There are tons of ways to beat the heat here, but the newly opened Miss Adventure Falls is a must for families with little ones.

Discovery Cove Shark Swim at SeaWorld Orlando

Have the experience of a lifetime by getting up-close and swimming with sharks. Your full experience includes a shallow water shark talk and training session with Discovery Cove’s expert aquarists. You will also have the opportunity to swim freely alongside several species of sharks in the deeper part of their habitat.  

SeaWorld Orlando adds new Killer Whale Up-close Tour experience

Visitors to SeaWorld Orlando now have the opportunity to experience the park’s majestic killer whales in a brand-new way. The Killer Whale Up-Close Tour gives guests the opportunity to meet the park’s killer whales in ways never before offered at the park. The 45-minute tour includes learning from the park’s killer whale trainers, meeting the…

First Walrus Calf in Park History in SeaWorld Orlando

A whiskered walrus baby was welcomed to the SeaWorld Orlando family on June 3, when a 14-year old female, Kaboodle, gave birth to her first calf just after midnight. Kaboodle and her baby immediately began to bond and the pair remain close at all times, even snuggling with each other as they sleep.

‘Frozen’ Summer Games Return to Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park

In addition to the return of Frozen Summer Games, guests can now meet the team captains, Kristoff or Olaf, near the Beach Haus merchandise shop! In fact, Disney’s Blizzard Beach is the only location at the Walt Disney World Resort where you can meet Kristoff, so be sure to take the opportunity to say hello to the Frozen star. Meeting a…

“Extra” Extra Magic Hours for Pandora – The World of AVATAR Added through Aug. 19

“EXTRA” EXTRA MAGIC HOURS: From now through August 19, 2017, Disney Resort hotel guests can enjoy Extra Magic Hours only in Pandora – The World of AVATAR nightly from 10:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.

New Animal Planet documentary explores Animal Kingdom’s latest additions

Disney’s Animal Kingdom: Alive with Magic will feature interviews with the creators and caretakers of this theme park who share conservation messages, reveal immersive encounters with wildlife, as well as peek into the natural habitats of the animals who call Disney’s Animal Kingdom home. Be sure to tune in on Tuesday, June 27 at 8…

UPDATE: Disney Confirms Donald Trump Will Speak, Sets New Opening Date for Hall of Presidents

They went on to clarify that Donald Trump and his audio-animatronic figure will speak in the show, just as the last 3 presidents added have. Disney also stated that the attraction will re-open in late 2017, citing “technical problems” as the reason for the delay.