Volcano Bay: 4 biggest takeaways
In case you didn’t know, we spent almost the whole day at Volcano Bay today as part of Universal’s media preview junket. For some six … Read more
Volcano Bay media day live blog
Today’s the day! It’s been a long two years since Universal first announced Volcano Bay, its next-generation “water theme park,” but the Waturi people are … Read more
Academy of Villains returning to Halloween Horror Nights 27?
Halloween Horror Nights 2017 is really starting to heat up. Within the past week, we got (official) confirmation that Stanley Kubrick’s legendary Shining is arriving … Read more
The Shining announced for Halloween Horror Nights 2017
UPDATE (12:08 pm 05.19.17): after making the (accidental) announcement on its travel-agent website on May 2 and then pulling it down (probably after realizing what … Read more
Pandora: Disney reveals new interactive element
Rumors have been swirling for the past several months that Disney would be introducing some sort of interactive element for its massive Pandora: The World … Read more
Volcano Bay merchandise available now
Following up with Volcano Bay’s recent merchandise reveal last week, Universal has now made a majority – or, at least, we think it’s a majority … Read more
SeaWorld Orlando getting Sesame Street expansion
After announcing a revolutionary new water ride for 2018 and its intent to eventually make as many as five on-site hotels, SeaWorld Entertainment today added … Read more
Disney is increasing its lead in the food war
Two months ago, we said that Disney was winning the food war against Universal. Today, we can report that Disney is looking to build upon … Read more
Volcano Bay: A close-up look at TapuTapu
Volcano Bay is almost here! As such, Universal has, early this morning, decided to go a bit more in-depth into some of the functionality of … Read more
Volcano Bay: 5 things we just learned from our first look inside
Updated 05/16 7:00 pm: Universal has released even more pictures from Volcano Bay! You can find them at the bottom of this article. Volcano Bay … Read more
Preview the five senses of Pandora: The World of Avatar
Come and explore a new land full of alien life, from the local inhabitants to the winged creatures that soar the skies. We take part … Read more
Happily Ever After fireworks show debuts at Magic Kingdom
Tonight, Happily Ever After debuted at Disney’s Magic Kingdom. The show replaced the beloved Wishes firework show. Happily Ever After is an 18-minute show that … Read more
Volcano Bay merchandise revealed
With only two weeks to go before Volcano Bay’s grand debut, Universal has just today unveiled the new water park’s merchandise, one of the very … Read more
SeaWorld’s plans for the future include taking over China
This morning on its first quarter 2017 earnings call, SeaWorld Entertainment delivered some bad news for the present but an extremely exciting and optimistic view … Read more
See Disney’s Happily Ever After one week early
Disney may not start Happily Ever After, its new nighttime show at Magic Kingdom, until next week, but it’s releasing a pretty detailed preview beginning … Read more
Prepare for the biggest-ever Epcot International Food & Wine Festival
A common complaint levied at Epcot, specifically, and Disney, generally, is that rather than investing the capital necessary to remove old structures (such as the … Read more
Disney might become the world leader in driverless vehicle technology
Move over, gondolas – there just may be a new transit game in (Disney) town. As driverless technology continues to slowly expand across the country, … Read more
Pandora: Striking images (and details!) from the media event
This morning, Disney held a special media preview event for Pandora: The World of Avatar, which opens at Animal Kingdom on May 27. Although usually … Read more
The 8 must-read stories for April 2017
When covering Orlando and all of its many splendid attractions – including, of course, our particular focus, Universal Orlando Resort – it can be easy … Read more
Universal’s theme park future is secured
Harry Potter gets a great deal of credit for helping to make Universal’s theme park holdings across the globe newly resurgent, but the second player … Read more
5 tallest and fastest roller coasters in Orlando
When it comes to roller coasters, a lot of people sometimes say bigger isn’t better, yet the theme parks, year after year, continue to push … Read more
The exotic desserts of Pandora: The World of Avatar
Disney has been aggressively pursuing its food and beverage lineup for next month’s Pandora: The World of Avatar, telling us about the brand-new Mobile Order … Read more
Starbucks offers Disney Springs-exclusive drink
A new store exclusive Pink Flamingo Frappuccino is now being offered at the Disney Springs West Side Starbucks. Baristas were inspired to create the drink … Read more
Disney’s little touches are making Pandora super immersive
Much attention has been paid of late to 2019’s Star Wars Land, and how it promises to revolutionize the theme park experience with built-in hotels … Read more
Disney World announces “Free Dining” details for 2017
It’s that time of year again. Disney has released details on one of their most popular promotions of the year, the “free” Dining Plan offer. … Read more
8 ways to enjoy Star Wars at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
With construction coming to a close on Pandora – The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, all eyes are now set on Star Wars … Read more
Disney World details the score for “Happily Ever After”
Wishes Nighttime Spectacular will be officially becoming to an end on May 11 at the Magic Kingdom. A new show, called “Happily Ever After” will … Read more
RUMOR: Tree of Life Awakenings at Disney’s Animal Kingdom to expand
The Tree of Life Awakenings show at Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be celebrating one year at the park next month, and according to WDW Magic, the … Read more
New nighttime photos of Pandora: The World of Avatar light up the night
One of the biggest visual aspects of Pandora: The World of Avatar is the bioluminescent plants at night. Bloomberg has released new images of the … Read more
Star Wars Land: Our first glimpse of its layout and attractions
Over this past weekend, we were treated to a special panel at Star Wars Celebration Orlando that offered up a few tantalizing glimpses into Star … Read more
Harry Potter: What we want out of the wizarding Christmas
In case you missed the big news from last week – seriously, it’s one of the most popular stories we’ve ever run in Orlando Informer’s … Read more
Disney World details the drinks of Pandora – The World of AVATAR
With just under one month until Pandora – The World of AVATAR opens to the public at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, we now have some more … Read more
RUMOR: Is Disney making Star Wars, Indiana Jones, & Frozen hotels?
The news has been running rampant today that Disney is currently surveying guests about a possible Star Wars-themed hotel that would potentially be installed on-property … Read more
Toothsome has a ONE-DAY-ONLY milkshake today
Even before Toothsome Chocolate Emporium and Savory Feast Kitchen opened last September 22, it was renowned for its impressive façade (which was helped furnished by … Read more
4 things we just learned about Star Wars Land
It feels like we’ve been discussing Star Wars Land, Disney’s biggest single-property land in its 62-year theme-park history, forever now; in reality, however, The Walt … Read more
LEGOLAND Florida teams up Autism Speaks and adds ‘Quiet Rooms,’ No-Wait Passes and more
April is National Autism Awareness Month and LEGOLAND Florida Resort is doing their part by announcing the addition of ‘Quiet Rooms,’ No-Wait Passes and Employee Training … Read more
New behind the scenes video released about Star Wars Land
Disney just released a new video giving us some new behind the scenes footage from the upcoming Star Wars Land expansion coming to both Walt Disney … Read more
‘Happily Ever After’ Projection Mapping to be Disney’s most advanced yet
Walt Disney World announced back in February that Magic Kingdom would be discontinuing their nightly “Wishes” fireworks show in return for an all-new show, called … Read more
Disney World to get its own version of Club 33
Club 33, one of the most exclusive and hard-to-get-into establishments in Disney history, is coming to Walt Disney World in the very near future. You … Read more
SeaWorld’s 2017 attractions are intriguing
This morning, SeaWorld held a press event to unveil for the very first time Infinity Falls, a first-of-its-kind rapids raft ride that will anchor a … Read more
Harry Potter Christmas Celebration announced
Universal has just announced a Christmas Celebration at Universal Orlando’s Wizarding World of Harry Potter, an event that has long been rumored. Although the details … Read more
SeaWorld announces a revolutionary new water ride
This is the summer of the water park. Universal is, of course, leading the charge with Volcano Bay, which is being billed as a “water … Read more
Traveling from Universal to Miami in 26 minutes? Maybe soon
One of the biggest problems facing tourists when they arrive in Central Florida is transportation; the last thing a number of visitors want to do … Read more
Universal’s next-gen ride concept is built for SPEED
Everyone is keenly aware of this year’s big additions to Universal Orlando Resort – this month’s Race through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon, next month’s … Read more
Disney World announces 2017 Night of Joy musical perfomances
Night of Joy is a Christian music concert series that is held every year at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World. The … Read more
RUMOR: TRON Lightcycle Power Run coming to Walt Disney World
This article has been tagged as a rumor. Please read our note from the editor to learn about rumors on Orlando Informer. Tron Lightcycle Power Run, … Read more
Tokyo Disney Resort breaks ground on massive expansion
Tokyo Disney Resort and Oriental Land Company have officially broken ground on what they are calling their biggest expansion in history since the opening of Tokyo … Read more
Should parents be allowed to pull kids from school for vacations?
One of the most perennial, most fundamental questions to tackle during vacation planning has always been: do I take my children out of school for … Read more
Volcano Bay: What to do first?
You’ve gotten your ticket (no easy task!), waited in line for Early Park Admission, and, of course, snagged your TapuTapu upon entering the front gate. … Read more
LEGOLAND Beach Retreat officially opens at LEGOLAND Florida Resort
LEGOLAND Florida Resort has officially opened its latest expansion at its resort in the shape of 83 colorful bungalows. Each bungalow features 166 separate rooms … Read more