Updated ‘Fantasmic’ returns at Disney and Universal plans to close 5 KidZone attractions (Ep. 165)

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Mickey and pirates and scares, oh my! Orlando Sentinel tourism reporters Dewayne Bevil and Katie Rice discuss the return of an updated “Fantasmic” to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Universal Orlando’s plans to close five KidZone attractions, an early Halloween Horror Nights announcement and a new opening date for Legoland’s Pirate River Quest boat ride. ‘Fantasmic’ returns (:31) Intense crowd reaction (5:51) Spectacular changes (7:33) Universal closing 5 KidZone attractions (15:48) Universal announces first HHN 2023 house (24:43) Legoland ride has new opening date (28:23)