Posts Tagged "interactive exhibit"

Disney closes obesity exhibit after criticism for stigmatizing fat kids

March 2 ORLANDO, Fla. — Epcot’s new Habit Heroes attraction, which tackles childhood obesity, has landed in big fat trouble. Shortly after its unofficial opening last month, the interactive exhibit was blasted by critics for stigmatizing fat kids. Now, Disney has closed the Innoventions exhibit for "retooling." The official opening date of March 5 has been postponed indefinitely, according to…read more →

Families Staying in Orlando Vacation Rentals Looking Forward to Seeing Retired Shuttles

Brevard County will soon find out if it will receive one of the retired space shuttles. A very difficult competition has been underway for several years regarding the final destination for shuttles Atlantis, Discovery and Endeavour. Shuttle Discovery, which completed its final flight in March after its last launch in late February, is expected to retire to the Smithsonian Institution,…read more →

Kennedy Space Centre Orlando release new plans including Space Shuttle Display « Bargain Villas Cheap villa rental

The future of the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is coming into focus, as details on plans were released today including how the attraction would display the space shuttle if it gets awarded one of the final three orbiters from the program after they retire next year. The 10-year-master plan for the complex that highlights interaction with visitors has been awarded…read more →