ORLANDO, Fla. – Visit Orlando is thrilled to share all the newest additions during TravMedia's IMM 2019 on 25 March in London. Orlando, Theme Park Capital of the World®, will have even more character this year with the launch of new theme park thrills, adventures beyond the theme parks, and all-new places to stay, play and dine. Visitors can get continuous updates on new attractions and planning tips at VisitOrlando.com, the official visitor information source for the destination.

NEW THEME PARK THRILLS

New Immersive Lands
• Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, a new land at Disney's Hollywood Studios, opens late-fall 2019. Set on the remote planet Batuu, the area will feature two signature attractions, Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run, putting guests in the cockpit of the famous space ship, and Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, where an escape from The First Order turns into all-out battle.
• A new Sesame Street-themed land at SeaWorld Orlando is scheduled to open in spring 2019. Guests can explore the iconic neighborhood, including the famous 123 stoop, exciting rides, the park's first-ever parade, beloved characters and interactive experiences. • The Lego Movie World debuts at LEGOLAND Florida Resort March 27, featuring three family-friendly marquee attractions, inspired by the characters and themes of the worldwide blockbuster THE LEGO MOVIE and THE LEGO MOVIE 2: The Second Part.

Thrill Rides and Family-friendly Attractions
• Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure, an all-new roller coaster thrill ride, is coming to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade at Universal's Islands of Adventure on June 13, 2019. Replacing what was once the “Dragon Challenge” double coaster, it is expected to be one of the most highly-themed coaster experiences that Universal Orlando has ever created.
• New family thrill ride, KareKare Curl at SeaWorld's Aquatica offers riders a high-adrenaline, weightless adventure as they “climb” a vertical wave wall.
• The first-ever Mickey-themed ride-through attraction, “Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway,” will open at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Guests will enter the world of “Mickey Mouse” cartoon shorts using new technologies to bring the flat cartoon world to life.
• Lightning McQueen's Racing Academy, a live show opening at Disney's Hollywood Studios in early 2019, will feature beloved characters from the Cars movie series.

NEW RESORTS AND HOTELS
• Disney Riviera Resort, the 15th Disney Vacation Club property, is expected to open fall 2019 complete with a rooftop restaurant with views of both Epcot's and Disney's Hollywood Studios' nighttime spectaculars.
• Surfside Inn and Suites at Universal Orlando Resort will open in summer 2019, the first of two new value hotels that will make up Universal's Endless Summer Resort. The hotels, with rates starting at $100 per night, offer guests a more affordable on-site experience while keeping the perks of Early Park Admission and resort-wide transportation.
• Margaritaville Resort Orlando opened early 2019. The waterfront destination resort will feature 175 rooms, 1,000 Margaritaville-themed vacation homes and 300 timeshare units.

The resort will also include a dining and entertainment district, a 12-acre water park, wellness center, miles of fitness trails and a destination water taxi system.

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