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Fun Spot goes even more huge with new roller coaster at Atlanta park

Fun Spot owner John Arie Jr. is enthused about his huge, new roller coaster coming to Atlanta park.




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Osceola Airbnb hosts earned $64 million in 2022, company says

A report from Airbnb found that hosts in Osceola County with a single listing earned an average of $14,700 last year.




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Gatorland: Closer look at Croc Rock, baby goats and a rescue alligator named Winchester

Gatorland introduces rock-climbing wall, Winchester the rescue alligator, three baby goats and future crocodile spot.




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Legoland: Annual-pass discounts now available

Legoland Florida annual passes, hotel stays available at a discount




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Theme Park Rangers Radar: Disney Springs Art Walk, Cinderella Castle change, name that Tron tune

Theme Park Rangers Radar takes a Disney Springs Art Walk, looks at Cinderella Castle change, hears a Tron ride musical moment




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Universal, ride builder settle lawsuit over millions owed for Jimmy Fallon ride

Universal Orlando and a company that helped make its “Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon” ride have settled a lawsuit.




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Port Canaveral seeks solutions to broker smooth cruise and space relationship

It’s actually good one of the world’s largest cruise ships strayed into the safety zone and delayed a SpaceX rocket launch, Port Canaveral CEO Capt. John Murray says.




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Orlando Science Center plans $12 admission day

Orlando Science Center has discounted on $12 Day, set for April 16.




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Star sighting: Bucs linebacker Shaquil Barrett at Legoland Florida

Picture it: Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Shaquil Barrett becomes first Buc on new Pirate River Quest boat ride at Legoland Florida theme park.




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Icon Park: New Play Pass includes entry to multiple attractions

Icon Park's new Play Pass includes admission to Wheel, Madame Tussauds, Sea Life, Museum of Illusions, more.




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‘Jeopardy’ asks ‘Who is Walt Disney?’ — Orlando man knew and won

Walt Disney is the answer (er, question) in Final Jeopardy, and it helps makes an Orlando man the winner




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Island H2O water park sets Glow Foam Party for adults

Island H2O Live Water Park plans Glow Foam Party for April 29 at the Kissimmee attraction.




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At a glance: Park reservations rules change soon for Disney passholders

Disney World passholders will soon have more leeway with theme park reservations.




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DeSantis wants the state to regulate Disney rides. Here’s what that could mean.

A proposal to strip Disney World of its ability to self-inspect its rides could also alter its participation in a deal that allows these companies to self-report injuries.




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DeSantis says lawmakers will reassert control of Reedy Creek, jokes about building prison

Gov. Ron DeSantis vowed Monday that the Florida Legislature will soon reassert control over Disney World’s Reedy Creek




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Baby Florida panthers relocate to Gatorland

New to Gatorland: Two brother-sister baby Florida panthers. Their names are Yuma and Sakari.




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Lawmaker files plan to undo Reedy Creek deal; Trump says Disney ‘destroyed’ DeSantis

Gov. Ron DeSantis drew fire from former President Donald Trump and former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie for his battle with Disney.




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Disney’s Reedy Creek deal violated state law, attorneys for DeSantis board say

Attroneys for the new DeSantis board say the disputed Disney-Reedy Creek agreements violated state law.




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Disney to unleash Round 2 of 7,000 total layoffs Monday, reports say

About 15% of The Walt Disney Co.’s entertainment staff could be cut next week as the company begins a second round of layoffs.




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PODCAST: Poseidon’s Fury at Islands of Adventure closing and Disney’s Animal Kingdom turns 25 (Ep. 186)

The Theme Park Rangers say goodbye to Poseidon’s Fury at Universal’s Islands of Adventure and celebrate Animal Kingdom’s birthday.




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Disneyland dragon bursts into flames during ‘Fantasmic’ show

Spectators at Disneyland’s popular “Fantasmic” show got a shock this weekend when the feature’s fire-breathing animatronic dragon suddenly burst into flames.




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Disney World’s ‘Fantasmic’ continues despite dragon fire at Disneyland show

"Fantasmic" show continues at Disney's Hollywood Studios despite Maleficent fire during Disneyland show.




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SeaWorld: Viva la Musica concerts set

SeaWorld Orlando's Viva la Musica concert lineup include Melina Leon, Jon Secada, Grupo Mania, Rey Ruiz




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Universal’s theme park plans unaffected by CEO’s exit, company says

NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell’s departure from Comcast on Sunday for “inappropriate conduct” will not affect the company’s ongoing and upcoming theme park projects.




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Lawmakers unveil plan to inspect Disney World monorails

Lawmakers will take up an amendment requiring the Florida Department of Transportation to inspect Disney World's monorails.




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Hollywood Studios: Reimagined Pixar Place returns with Incredibles, Edna Mode in May

Disney reopening Pixar Place, an 'Incredibles' meet-and-greet at Hollywood Studios in May.




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Poo! Exhibit to exit Orlando Science Center

The pieces of the Poozeum exhibit, featuring fossilized feces, are leaving Orlando Science Center.




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Gatorland: Florida Man Challenge part of Gatorpalooza event

Gatorland plans Gatorpalooza event for May, including Florida Man Challenge




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PODCAST: Impact of Disneyland dragon fire, BBot security robot rolls into town and Icon Park debuts retro game (Ep. 187)

On this episode of Theme Park Rangers, Orlando Sentinel tourism reporters Dewayne Bevil and Katie Rice discuss the fire that damaged the Maleficent dragon at Disneyland and its impact on Disney World shows.





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Plant Doctor: What to know if you’re planting broccoli for the first time

Tom MacCubbin gives advice on gardening in Florida including care of broccoli, pindo palms, tibouchina, California poppies, azaleas, flax lilies, liriope and bromeliads




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Pictures: 25th annual City of Orlando Veterans Day Parade




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Matsuyama avoids collapse and rallies to win FedEx Cup playoffs opener

With his command of the tournament slipping away, Matsuyama rolled in a 25-foot birdie putt on the 17th hole to regain the lead and then hit two shots as precise as any he hit all day for one last birdie to win a wild PGA Tour postseason opener at the FedEx St. Jude Championship.




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Koepka wins LIV Golf Greenbrier in playoff over Rahm

The FSU alum, who also won LIV Golf Singapore this year, picked up his fifth career victory since the Saudi-funded league began in June 2022.




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Matsuyama survives collapse to win FedEx Cup playoff opener; Koepka tops Rahm in LIV Golf

The start of the PGA Tour’s postseason had tense moments at the top of the leaderboard and on the bubble to determine the top 50 players in the FedEx Cup who advanced.




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SpaceX completes pair of Space Coast launches just over 4 hours apart

SpaceX knocked out a pair of launches from its two pads on the Space Coast on Monday in just over four hours.




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Space Florida IDs six key projects to increase rocket launches

Space Florida officials think six projects, ranging from an improved electrical system to replacing a bridge, need about $100 million a year through public and private investments.




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How the Hurricanes can make the College Football Playoff after their first loss of the season

Despite losing their first game of the season, the Hurricanes still control their own destiny and can make the ACC title game and College Football Playoff.




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UF QB DJ Lagway improving, expected to practice with Gators

Billy Napier hinted that Lagway, who suffered a Grade 2 strain in his left leg Nov. 2 against Georgia, will participate in more than individual drills — as the team's 19-year-old starter did last week ahead of Saturday's visit to Texas. Napier sat out Lagway after he tried to warm up with the team prior to a 49-17 loss.





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Beede’s Breakdown: How Magic crushed Hornets to open NBA Cup play

Franz Wagner totaled a season-high 32 points in three quarters when the Magic opened NBA Cup Group A action vs. Charlotte at Kia Center.




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Orlando Fringe will close downtown ArtSpace

Orlando Fringe has ended its deal with the city and will leave the Church Street ArtSpace by February, leaders say. Finances are to blame.




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Got a pre-holiday hankering? Orlando’s got serious Thanksgiving sandwich game

With Pom Pom’s Mama Ling Ling off our cravings menu for good, it’s time to review some of Orlando’s best options for a classic “leftover sando.”




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Plant Doctor: Some light pruning now could bring more blooms to impatiens

Tom MacCubbin gives advice on gardening in Florida including care of impatiens, poinsettias, squash, crape myrtles, ginger plants, hydrangeas and plumeria.




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Orlando Philharmonic shows magic of Bernstein, power of young voices | Review

The Orlando Philharmonic debuted "Seventeen," which gives young people a voice, and paid tribute to Leonard Bernstein in weekend concerts.






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Orange elections chief Gilzean creates $2.1M scholarship fund named for himself

The scholarships would send graduates of two local high schools to community college. County Mayor Jerry Demings blasted the decision as an "inappropriate" use of county money.




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Pictures: UCF Knights Men’s basketball team win third straight against Florida Atlantic Owls 100-94.




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Chris Perkins: Dolphins drafted the best players available with first two picks instead of filling needs. Stay tuned ...

The Dolphins selected the best players available in the NFL draft on Day 2, and they're convinced they did the right thing. However, some think they should have filled their needs, especially when it comes to tight end, right tackle and left guard.