Universal Orlando to add new DreamWorks character experience By Ashley Carter Orlando
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ORLANDO, Fla. – A new interactive character experience called DreamWorks Destination is coming to Universal Studios Florida this spring, Universal Orlando announced Tuesday.
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Universal to add new interactive character experience
DreamWorks Destination will open this spring
Visitors can meet characters from films like Trolls and Madagascar
DreamWorks Destination will be located at Universal Studios Florida s KidZone area
At the new meet-and-greet, visitors will be able to interact with different characters from DreamWorks Animation films such as “Trolls,” “Madagascar,” “Kung Fu Panda,” and more.
âJawsâ photo-op returns to Universal Studios Florida By Ashley Carter Orlando
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ORLANDO, Fla. â A popular photo-op featuring a certain shark from âJawsâ has returned to Universal Studios Florida.
The shark, aka Bruce, returned to the park on Tuesday, Universal announced on social media.
âHeâs back â and all Bruced up,â Universal said in a tweet along with a photo of the shark.
He s back - and all Bruced up. pic.twitter.com/IUSFC0AQ7v
â Universal Orlando Resort (@UniversalORL) April 27, 2021
The shark, which hangs from a wooden frame by the dock in the park s San Francisco area, was temporarily removed from the park earlier this year to undergo maintenance. Universal said he would be back, reassuring fans of the figure.
Legoland Florida giving away college scholarship By Ashley Carter Polk County PUBLISHED 10:58 AM ET Apr. 12, 2021 PUBLISHED 10:58 AM EDT Apr. 12, 2021
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WINTER HAVEN, Fla. – As part of Legoland Florida’s 10th birthday celebration, the theme park is giving away a four-year college scholarship to one Florida family.
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Legoland Florida is giving away a four-year college scholarship
Contest comes as the resort celebrates its 10th birthday
The contest is open to Florida residents who have children born on or before Oct. 15, 2011
The scholarship, available through a partnership with Florida Prepaid, is worth about $28,0000, Legoland said Monday.
The drawing will be open to families with children born on or after October 15, 2011 the theme park’s original opening date. To enter, they can fill ou
Universal Orlando Extends Mardi Gras Celebration Again By Ashley Carter Orlando
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Universal Orlando extends Mardi Gras for second time
The festivities will continue through May 2
The celebration is more focused on food this year
Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval, which is underway at Universal Studios Florida, has been extended to May 2 due to popular demand, Universal announced Monday.
The festivities, originally set to wrap at the end of March, were previously extended to April 11.
Universal modified this year’s Mardi Gras celebration because of the COVID-19 pandemic, shifting the focus to food. The festival features more than 100 food and beverage items inspired by celebrations from around the world.