THEME PARKS WHAT’S IN THE NEW PARKS Walt Disney World ® Resort Travel to infinity and beyond with Toy Story Land at Disneyʼs Hollywood Studios ®. Opening this summer, youʼll find yourself shrunk to the size of a toy to explore the world of Andyʼs backyard with your favorite Toy Story characters, including Woody and Buzz. Here you will ride on the back of Slinky Dog in Slinky Dog Dash , and maneuver among a flurry of aliens wielding “The Claw” in Alien Swirling Saucers . Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios ® in 2019, Star Wars : Galaxy’s Edge will allow guests to visit a remote trading port on the edge of wild space, where Star Wars characters and their stories come to life—and where guests will find themselves in the middle of the action. The land will feature two signature attractions. Guests will take command of the Millennium Falcon on a top-secret mission in one thrilling experience. In the other, visitors will become fully engaged in a climactic battle between the First Order and the Resistance. Each attraction—and even the land itself—will o er guests the chance to immerse themselves in the Star Wars universe like never before. Toy Story Land at Disneyʼs Hollywood Studios® Explore new attractions and rides in 2018 and beyond. Come, stay, and celebrate the season at Universal Orlando™. You’ve never had a holiday like this. In 2018, one of the most successful film franchises of all time will be recreated in the form of a ride at Universal Studios Florida ™. In Fast & Furious – Supercharged ™, nonstop action and high-speed cars will merge with an original storyline and high-octane ride technology to create a thoroughly thrilling ride experience. SeaWorld ® Orlando Debuting at SeaWorld ® Orlando in summer 2018, Infinity Falls ™ is a roaring, family-friendly rapid experience. Ra riders will encounter class IV rapids with a thrilling 40-foot plunge down the planet’s highest rapid river drop. The themed surroundings will feature a rainforest canopy and interactive experiences, plus SeaWorldʼs Animal Ambassadors, who will provide intimate encounters with animals native to South America. The Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts™ Castle in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade™ at Universal Orlando Resort™ LEGOLAND ® Florida Resort A er debuting in the spring of 2017, KIDZ BOP Weekend will return to LEGOLAND ® Florida Resort for just its second time ever in 2018. Named the “#1 Kids’ Artist” by Billboard magazine, join KIDZ BOP for a fun, music-filled weekend with the KIDZ BOP Kidz. The family-friendly concert experience will have parents and kids alike dancing to favorite pop hits at KIDZ BOP Stadium. Coming to LEGOLAND ® Florida Resort’s LEGO ® Star Wars ™ MINILAND in 2018 will be a new LEGO® display inspired by Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens . LEGO ® Star Wars ™ : The Force Awakens ™ MINILAND Model Display will recreate several scenes from the film with thousands of LEGO® bricks and include lights, sound e ects, and animation. Universal Orlando Resort ™ Put a little mischief in your merry when Universal Orlando Resort ™ takes the holiday season to new heights with an all-new lineup of festivities in our parks and beyond. Experience Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter as Hogsmeade™ and Diagon Alley™ are transformed with wondrous spirit. Watch the live retelling of Dr. Seuss’s classic holiday tale starring The Grinch™ as the Grinchmas™ Who -liday Spectacular returns. And treat yourself to Universal’s Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s. It’s not only merry this year, but mischievous, as the Minions and other characters join in the fun. Infinity Falls™ at SeaWorld® Orlando KIDZ BOP Weekend at LEGOLAND® Florida Resort 10 Kissimmee Destination Magazine 2018
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