The park\u2019s Electric Ocean<\/a> programming continues with animal shows such as \u201cSea Lions Tonite\u201d and \u201cLight Up the Night,\u201d a drone show and the \u201cIgnite\u201d fireworks. These are staged on select nights through Sept. 7.<\/p>\n SeaWorld also is amid its free beer<\/a> promotion, which translates into one 7-ounce sample per guest per day (but two rounds for annual passholders) at Waterway Grill Patio. The end date of the giveaway has not been announced.<\/p>\n Details and more information: seaworldorlando.com<\/a><\/p>\n Hello, \u2018Goodnight\u2019<\/p>\n Epic Universe<\/a> has launched \u201cUniversal Celestial Goodnight,\u201d an elaborate, nightly nighttime spectacular set in the year-old theme park\u2019s Celestial Park<\/a> section. Universal Orlando touts 7 million LEDs, 350 fountains and 600 synchronized lights, as well as fireworks and \u201chigh-energy musical score\u201d for the end-of-night production. The show draws inspiration from its four other lands, Dark Universe, Wizarding World of Harry Potter \u2013 Ministry of Magic, How to Train Your Dragon \u2013 Isle of Berk and Super Nintendo World.<\/p>\n Other continuing summer events at Universal Orlando parks include the \u201cHogwarts Always\u201d castle projection show at Islands of Adventure as well as the \u201cCineSational: A Symphonic Spectacular\u201d lagoon show, the Universal Mega Movie Parade, the \u201cSpielberg Summer Blockbusters\u201d<\/a> exhibit plus a sprinkling of \u201cJaws\u201d<\/a> tributes at Universal Studios.<\/p>\n Universal\u2019s Florida resident deal currently includes a buy one park-to-park day, get a second day free for visits to Islands and Universal Studios parks (Translation: But not at Epic). It must be purchased online and must be used up by Sept. 30.<\/p>\n More details: universalorlando.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Pokemon plus pit stop<\/p>\n Legoland Florida is again participating in the global Lego Festival<\/a>, and this year the Winter Haven theme park incorporates a Lego Pokemon Play Zone (with the new Smart Play sets) and a F1 Thrill Zone and its \u201cultimate pit stop.\u201d The event, which includes other themed zones, runs July 20-Aug. 16.<\/p>\n Legoland also has the FIFA World Cup 2026 Experience<\/a> underway, featuring physical soccer-centric activities, character interactions, a photo op with the Lego FIFA World Cup trophy and more. The promotion ends along with the real-life tournament July 19.<\/p>\n The park currently has a ticket deal starting at $69 as well as a $100 discount on annual passes.<\/p>\n More details: legoland.com\/florida<\/a><\/p>\n Walt Disney World\u2019s Cool Kids\u2019 Summer offerings continue. Among the new activities are Bluey\u2019s Wild World at Disney\u2019s Animal Kingdom, an updated \u201cDisney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live\u201d show at Hollywood Studios and the revised Soarin\u2019 Across America at Epcot. Magic Kingdom visitors can check out Jessie\u2019s Roundup, a \u201cToy Story\u201d-driven hoedown inside Diamond Horseshoe.<\/p>\n Florida residents now can purchase a four-day Disney World ticket for $259. These passes must be used by Oct. 3, and they require advance park reservations.<\/p>\n More information: disneyworld.com<\/a><\/p>\n Let there be laser lights<\/p>\n Orlando Science Center is bringing back its laser-light shows thanks to the recent renovation of its Dome theater<\/a>. They\u2019ll be included with the museum\u2019s Stellar Nights<\/a> events on Fridays and Saturdays through Aug. 1.<\/p>\n Up first are productions featuring Taylor Swift this Friday and Queen on Saturday. Other upcoming shows are Laser Beatles (July 17), Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon (July 18), Laser Country (July 24), Grateful Dead (July 25), Laser Tribute (July 31) and Rocket Man (Aug. 1).<\/p>\n Festivities also include live planetarium shows in the Dome and use of the telescope in the observatory. Stellar Nights, which conclude at 10 p.m., are included in regular science center admission.<\/p>\n Tickets and more info: osc.org<\/a><\/p>\n Zoo time<\/p>\n Central Florida Zoo will spotlight Black and African-American heritage at its next Sunset at the Zoo<\/a> event, scheduled for July 24.<\/p>\n Visitors will explore the Sanford attraction, which will feature live music, cultural experiences, food trucks, local vendors, artisans and interactive activities for all ages plus giraffe feedings.<\/p>\n The event runs from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., with final admission at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $8 ($6 for advance online purchases).<\/p>\n More details: centralfloridazoo.org<\/a><\/p>\n Atlantis alert<\/p>\n Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex will mark the 15th anniversary of the final mission of space shuttle Atlantis<\/a> with a reunion\/chat beneath the actual space vessel on July 11. Crew members Chris Ferguson, Sandy Magnus, Rex Walheim and Doug Hurley will participate, with launch director Mike Leinbach acting as moderator.<\/p>\n The panel is set for a 2 p.m. start, followed by meet-and-greets as well as a book signing by Leinbach, who wrote \u201cBringing Columbia Home: The Untold Story of a Lost Space Shuttle and Her Crew.\u201d A patriotic drone show is scheduled for 8:50 p.m.<\/p>\n The Atlantis activities are included with regular visitor complex admission.<\/p>\n Tickets and more information: kennedyspacecenter.com<\/a><\/p>\n Email me at dbevil@orlandosentinel.com<\/a>. BlueSky: @themeparksdb. Threads account: @dbevil. X account: @themeparks. 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Jessie\u2019s Roundup is a limited-time attraction inside the Diamond Horseshoe restaurant at Magic Kingdom. (Olga Thompson\/Walt Disney Co.)
\nDisney, kids<\/p>\n