<p>It’s a massive week for ride upgrades and new arrivals in Orlando. In this episode of the Orlando Weekly update, we’re breaking down the accelerated construction at Universal Studios Florida, where the first footers for the massive 170-foot vertical spike on <em>Fast &amp; Furious: Hollywood Drift</em> have just been poured right over the CityWalk lagoon.</p><p>Over at Disney's Animal Kingdom, Rafiki's Planet Watch has officially closed its doors to make way for the new <em>Bluey</em> Play Pavilion, with the rush on to get the Heeler family greeting guests by summer. We also look at the massive upgrade coming to <em>Frozen Ever After</em> at EPCOT, as Disney finally bins the old projector screens for state-of-the-art physical animatronics. Plus, we cover the aggressive 10-day sprint as EPCOT flips the park from the Festival of the Arts to the Flower &amp; Garden Festival.</p><p><strong>In this week’s update:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Fast &amp; Furious Drifting:</strong> The 170-foot coaster spike going vertical at Universal.</li><li><strong>Bluey at Animal Kingdom:</strong> Construction begins as Rafiki's Planet Watch closes for good.</li><li><strong>Frozen's Face Lift:</strong> Anna and Elsa get upgraded physical animatronics at EPCOT.</li><li><strong>The Festival Flip:</strong> What to expect in the parks before Flower &amp; Garden starts on March 4th.</li></ul><h3><strong>Plan your Walt Disney World holiday with Orlando Insider</strong></h3><p>Don't let ride closures or unexpected construction walls ruin your trip. If you want a proper holiday that actually works, head to <a href="https://www.orlandoinsider.co.uk" target="_blank"><strong>www.orlandoinsider.co.uk</strong></a>. When you plan your Walt Disney World holiday with Orlando Insider, you get a personal <strong>Orlando Guru</strong> to handle the logistics for you. You'll know exactly where to go, get a sorted itinerary, and access the <strong>Park Planner App</strong> to help you dodge the queues in real-time. It’s about taking the stress out of the parks so you can actually enjoy them.</p><p><a href="https://www.orlandoinsider.co.uk" target="_blank">Plan your Walt Disney World holiday with Orlando Insider here.</a></p>

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Bluey Moves into Disney, Fast & Furious Goes Vertical & Frozen's Face Lift

FEB 24, 20263 MIN
Orlando Holiday Planning

Bluey Moves into Disney, Fast & Furious Goes Vertical & Frozen's Face Lift

FEB 24, 20263 MIN

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<p>It’s a massive week for ride upgrades and new arrivals in Orlando. In this episode of the Orlando Weekly update, we’re breaking down the accelerated construction at Universal Studios Florida, where the first footers for the massive 170-foot vertical spike on <em>Fast &amp; Furious: Hollywood Drift</em> have just been poured right over the CityWalk lagoon.</p><p>Over at Disney's Animal Kingdom, Rafiki's Planet Watch has officially closed its doors to make way for the new <em>Bluey</em> Play Pavilion, with the rush on to get the Heeler family greeting guests by summer. We also look at the massive upgrade coming to <em>Frozen Ever After</em> at EPCOT, as Disney finally bins the old projector screens for state-of-the-art physical animatronics. Plus, we cover the aggressive 10-day sprint as EPCOT flips the park from the Festival of the Arts to the Flower &amp; Garden Festival.</p><p><strong>In this week’s update:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Fast &amp; Furious Drifting:</strong> The 170-foot coaster spike going vertical at Universal.</li><li><strong>Bluey at Animal Kingdom:</strong> Construction begins as Rafiki's Planet Watch closes for good.</li><li><strong>Frozen's Face Lift:</strong> Anna and Elsa get upgraded physical animatronics at EPCOT.</li><li><strong>The Festival Flip:</strong> What to expect in the parks before Flower &amp; Garden starts on March 4th.</li></ul><h3><strong>Plan your Walt Disney World holiday with Orlando Insider</strong></h3><p>Don't let ride closures or unexpected construction walls ruin your trip. If you want a proper holiday that actually works, head to <a href="https://www.orlandoinsider.co.uk" target="_blank"><strong>www.orlandoinsider.co.uk</strong></a>. When you plan your Walt Disney World holiday with Orlando Insider, you get a personal <strong>Orlando Guru</strong> to handle the logistics for you. You'll know exactly where to go, get a sorted itinerary, and access the <strong>Park Planner App</strong> to help you dodge the queues in real-time. It’s about taking the stress out of the parks so you can actually enjoy them.</p><p><a href="https://www.orlandoinsider.co.uk" target="_blank">Plan your Walt Disney World holiday with Orlando Insider here.</a></p>