Lega-SEA🐟

Seeing something from a different perspective or looking beyond the surface can open your eyes to new ways.

Greetings, friends. Haley here.

EPCOT’s Seas with Nemo & Friends has spent 40 years inspiring guests to connect with marine life, evolving from The Living Seas in 1986 to a conservation hub today.

I got to experience a “behind the seas” tour at the pavilion that blends entertainment like the Finding Nemo ride with vital wildlife care.

If the iconic aquarium’s underwater view seems vast, the top of the tank is equally impressive to see.

I chatted with several Disney cast members about the Seas’ legacy and created a slideshow featuring throwback photos from the pavilion’s 1986 debut.

Artsy EPCOT 🧑‍🎨

The EPCOT International Festival of the Arts is my favorite yearly EPCOT event. The only downside is that it’s usually the shortest festival, which actually works out better for my budget.

There are some new things to make note of this year, including the Disney Lorcana Collection Quest. I saw lines for this just hours into the kick-off.

The “Once Upon A Stage: The Magic of DISNEY ON BROADWAY” exhibit at CommuniCore Hall is full of props and costumes. I got to watch a panel discussion with performers, as they talked about Disney memories and what it means to take the stage at EPCOT.

You can find a clip of that discussion in this web story, which also serves as a guide.

Universal Orlando

Beads and beats 📿

This newsletter is chock-full of festival news, so let’s roll on with the biggest Mardi Gras party in Florida.

Universal Orlando announced the concert lineup for Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval. The concerts are on select nights and always draw a huge turnout.

Headliners include RuPaul, Shaggy, and Bebe Rexha.

SeaWorld Orlando

Seven Seas lineup 🎵

The concert lineup for SeaWorld Orlando’s Seven Seas Food Festival this year isn’t something to pass over — it’s a musical smorgasbord spanning six decades.

From Flo Rida to The Beach Boys and surprise guests sprinkled throughout, the festival promises more than 30 concerts included with park admission, making it a feast for both your ears and your appetite.

Cheers for free beer! 🍻

Before the Seven Seas Food Festival begins later this month, guests 21 and older can take advantage of a free park perk.

In addition to free beer, SeaWorld Orlando is serving up happy hour specials at select locations.

Legoland Florida

Let’s Ninjago!🥷

Legoland Florida Resort is celebrating 15 years of Lego Ninjago.

This weekend marks the kickoff to Lego Ninjago Weekends. Running select days, guests can expect interactive activities, character meet-and-greets, and special Ninjago-themed food.

Disney Cruise Line

It is a sight to behold on land seeing a Disney Cruise Line ship sailing in or out of a port.

This week, the largest ship of the fleet made a stop in Port Canaveral. The Disney Adventure will see a lot of the world before it arrives at its homeport in Singapore. It won’t be long before it begins its maiden voyages.

From rethemes to new character encounters, there are big attractions in the works at Central Florida theme parks.

I did a breakdown of what you can look forward to.

As always, keep me in the loop through my email or reach out to me on X or Instagram.

- Haley