SeaWorld announces new water ride Infinity Falls the world’s tallest river rapid drop

SeaWorld announced its latest attraction, InfinityFalls. The river rapid ride will open in the summer of 2018 and feature the world’s tallest river rapid drop. To bring Infinity Falls to life, designers were inspired by the rainforests of South America and the flowing rivers found within.  Each raft will twist and turn through a lush…

Disney Confirms Release Date for Indiana Jones 5

Disney chairman and CEO Robert Iger confirmed in a recent interview with Bloomberg that the fifth Indiana Jones movie is in the works. Harrison Ford will return to his title role and Steven Spielberg will direct again like all previous 4 movies. This duo last worked together on 2008’s Indiana Jones And The Crystal Skull. Disney…

Height Requirement & FastPass + Information for Pandora: The World of AVATAR Rides

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Disney World website now contains details about FastPasses and height requirements for the 3 major attractions that will make up this new expansion: Avatar Flight of Passage, Na’vi River Journey and Valley of Mo’ara. Here’s a look at what we know so far. Flight of Passage Height Requirement: 44 inches tall Age Interest: kids,tweens, teens,…

Miss Adventure Falls to open March 12 at Typhoon Lagoon

This new water attraction is family-friendly and open to all ages, and is part of an expansion for Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon. This will make Typhoon Lagoon the first Disney water park to feature an audio animatronic and a ride-up conveyer belt as part of the ride. Typhoon Lagoon is currently closed for refurbishment. It will reopen March…

Daytona 500 2017: Dates & Speedweeks Schedule

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While the Great American Race, which takes on a slightly new stage format this year, is scheduled to get underway on Sunday, February 26, the action at Daytona starts much sooner than that. Here’s a complete look at the schedule of events for the 2017 Daytona Speedweeks: Saturday, February 25 10:30 a.m.: Xfinity Series Qualifying,…

New fireworks show to replace “Wishes” at Walt Disney World on May 12

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After 14 years, the Wishes Nighttime Spectacular at the Disney Magic Kingdom will say goodbye on May 11, 2017 to make way for a new show beginning May 12th, 2017. Happily Every After, the new replacement for Wishes, will premiere at the Magic Kingdom on May 12. The show will feature the latest fireworks and…

Know the Power of Tapu Tapu devices for Universal’s Volcano Bay

The Tapu Tapu devices, a waterproof wristband, will be used at Universal’s new Volcano Bay for everything from reserving your place in a virtual queue for the rides to activating special effects throughout the park. Soak up the sun on Waturi Beach, watch your friends speed through the Ko’okiri Body Plunge in The Reef leisure…

Pandora World of Avatar to open at Disney Animal Kingdom on May 27

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Bob Iger, CEO of Walt Disney Company, has today announced that Pandora – The World of Avatar will open at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on May 27 2017. Guests can wonder at floating mountains and bioluminescent plants and join the Na’vi on two executions, including the Na’vi River Journey and Avatar Flight of Passage. Guests at…

13 Fun Facts About Presidents’ Day and Theme Parks in Orlando Florida

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Know your presidential trivia to celebrate the holiday. Interesting Presidents’ Day Facts: It was established in 1885 in honor of President George Washington’s birthday James Madison and George Washington are the only presidents who signed the Constitution. It is still officially called Washington’s Birthday by the federal government James Monroe was the 5th president, but…