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Alicia Stella

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Theme Park Enthusiast, Writer, Podcaster, & Proud Mama | 🏳️‍🌈 she/her | 🌐 alicia.social | ▶️ https://youtube.com/ThemeParkStop

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Alicia Stella @alicia.social · Sep 7

When’s the album dropping

Alicia Stella @alicia.social · 21h

As has been previously announced, Restaurantosaurus, (along with the DINOSAUR ride) will close permanently on Feb 2, 2026 to help make way for the Tropical Americas land at Disney's Animal Kingdom. Your last day to get a meal in this spectacularly themed space in Feb 1.

Alicia Stella @alicia.social · 21h

Harambe Market will temporarily close on Oct 20th (last day Oct 19,) and reopen early 2026

Family favorites like burgers and chicken strips will be added to Harambe menu by Restaurantosaurus closure, so no days without these items

Harambe bowls & wrap coming to Kusafiri Bakery

Alicia Stella @alicia.social · 21h

Animal Kingdom Food Updates

DinoLand's Trilo-Bites & Dino-Bite Snacks close permanently Oct 20 (last day Oct 19)

• Buffalo Chicken Chips move to Eight Spoons Cafe in Discovery Island
• Dole Whip floats move to Warung Outpost Asia
• Hand-scooped ice cream returns in February

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Rideguy70 @rideguy70.bsky.social · 2d

We have Fast & Furious movement!

Alicia Stella @alicia.social · 1d

Article Version of today's update available now! orlandoparkstop.com/news/theme-p...

Epic Universe & Universal Orlando News: Permits, Demolition, and New Construction

Roller coaster demolition, new ride construction, and permits filed across Universal Orlando, including Epic Universe—where work is already happening on multiple projects

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Alicia Stella @alicia.social · 1d

Luckily this one turned into a chicken. Mmmm

a yellow minion with a big eye is standing on a green background

ALT: a yellow minion with a big eye is standing on a green background

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Alicia Stella @alicia.social · 1d

Yea I mentioned that in the last video update a couple weeks ago

Alicia Stella @alicia.social · 1d

A feast fit for a Minion 💛

Alicia Stella @alicia.social · 1d

Nom nom nom

Alicia Stella @alicia.social · 1d

Just a little off the top

Alicia Stella @alicia.social · 1d

Last chance to say goodbye, Rip!

Alicia Stella @alicia.social · 1d

NEW VIDEO! Roller coaster demolition, new ride construction, and permits filed across Universal Orlando, including Epic Universe—where work is already happening on multiple projects.

Video Version: www.youtube.com/watch?v=n21u...
Article Version Coming Soon

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Orlando ParkStop @orlandoparkstop.com · 2d

Frozen Ever After Animatronics to Remove Projection Faces at EPCOT in 2026

Walt Disney World announced today plans to update the audio animatronic figures on Frozen, but also shared details for new animatronics coming to the parks

Frozen Ever After Animatronics to Remove Projection Faces at EPCOT in 2026

Walt Disney World announced today plans to update the audio animatronic figures on Frozen, but also shared details for new animatronics coming to the parks

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Alicia Stella @alicia.social · 2d

Official animatronic news from WDW mentions that Scooter *will not be the only* new animatronic coming to Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets! C'mon Waldorf and Statler at launch!! PLEASE!

Alicia Stella @alicia.social · 3d

I’ll have you know all 6 of us in theater clapped at the end.

Alicia Stella @alicia.social · 3d

Taking the opportunity to see Avatar: The Way of Water again before Fire and Ash comes out. Nothing hits like the 3D and high frame rate in theaters. @sjlem.me

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Derek Burgan @derekburgan.bsky.social · 4d

The perfect Christmas Present. Written by two of the Elite Universal experts @alicia.social and @skubersky.bsky.social) but also features exclusive editions of the SAT SIX along with some artwork by @briancooperart.bsky.social

Straight up E-Ticket.

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bioreconstruct @bioreconstruct.bsky.social · 4d

Pre-order now available for the first Unofficial Guide sharing in-park experience about Epic Universe.

Alicia Stella @alicia.social · 4d

The 2026 Unofficial Guide to Universal Orlando is available for preorder! www.amazon.com/Unofficial-G... @skubersky.bsky.social @theunofficialguide.bsky.social

Cover art for The Unofficial Guide to Universal Orlando 2026, by Seth Kubersky with Alicia Stella, featuring a photograph of Super Nintendo World at Universal Epic Universe

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Uncloseted Media @unclosetedmedia.bsky.social · 4d

CONVERSION THERAPY🏳️‍🌈 AND THE SUPREME COURT🏛️: Today, the Supreme Court will hear an evangelical Christian therapist's challenge to a Colorado law that bans conversion therapy for minors. The case has implications for more than 20 states.

Alicia Stella @alicia.social · 7d

Very grateful to have had this chance to sample these exquisite dishes, and you can have your chance too when the 16th Annual Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic happens Nov 14-15. There’s going to be 49 dishes total, plus 100s of beverage. Tickets include unlimited samples!

Alicia Stella @alicia.social · 7d

The final dish is Ricotta Cappelletti, with the most delicate melt in your mouth homemade pasta with a fluffy citrus ricotta filling. That would have been enough, but then I found the slow cooked angus beef ragu underneath for a full meal. Topped with crispy pancetta breadcrumbs

Alicia Stella @alicia.social · 7d

The Chirashi Bowl with Cured Salmon from Cabana had delicious sushi rice with Sriracha aioli and a Shoyu egg

The Sabich with Fried Eggplant from Amare in a pita had great Tahini and pickled watermelon radish, but the eggplant itself was addictive and I got seconds just for more

Alicia Stella @alicia.social · 7d

Fried Apalachicola Oyster Sliders from Love of Florida themed area

This beautifully fried oyster was topped with the most tangy slaw that’s ever been slawed, and I couldn’t get enough of its zesty lime flavor

Alicia Stella @alicia.social · 7d

Pan Fried Shrimp & Pork Dumpling from Chinatown themed area featured to-die-for house made spicy chili oils and ginger black vinegar dipping sauce

Stir-Fried Rice with Florida Gulf Shrimp and Blue Crab was great, but I adored the tempura shiitake mushroom on top most of all