la Fun Spot goes even more huge with new roller coaster at Atlanta park By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Mar 2023 09:30:00 +0000 Fun Spot owner John Arie Jr. is enthused about his huge, new roller coaster coming to Atlanta park. Full Article
la Osceola Airbnb hosts earned $64 million in 2022, company says By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Apr 2023 17:42:17 +0000 A report from Airbnb found that hosts in Osceola County with a single listing earned an average of $14,700 last year. Full Article
la Gatorland: Closer look at Croc Rock, baby goats and a rescue alligator named Winchester By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Apr 2023 09:31:00 +0000 Gatorland introduces rock-climbing wall, Winchester the rescue alligator, three baby goats and future crocodile spot. Full Article
la Legoland: Annual-pass discounts now available By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Apr 2023 09:46:00 +0000 Legoland Florida annual passes, hotel stays available at a discount Full Article
la Theme Park Rangers Radar: Disney Springs Art Walk, Cinderella Castle change, name that Tron tune By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Apr 2023 16:44:02 +0000 Theme Park Rangers Radar takes a Disney Springs Art Walk, looks at Cinderella Castle change, hears a Tron ride musical moment Full Article
la Universal, ride builder settle lawsuit over millions owed for Jimmy Fallon ride By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Apr 2023 20:47:40 +0000 Universal Orlando and a company that helped make its “Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon” ride have settled a lawsuit. Full Article
la Port Canaveral seeks solutions to broker smooth cruise and space relationship By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Apr 2023 15:39:17 +0000 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. Full Article
la Orlando Science Center plans $12 admission day By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Apr 2023 17:40:24 +0000 Orlando Science Center has discounted on $12 Day, set for April 16. Full Article
la Star sighting: Bucs linebacker Shaquil Barrett at Legoland Florida By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Apr 2023 13:38:10 +0000 Picture it: Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Shaquil Barrett becomes first Buc on new Pirate River Quest boat ride at Legoland Florida theme park. Full Article
la Icon Park: New Play Pass includes entry to multiple attractions By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Apr 2023 14:31:37 +0000 Icon Park's new Play Pass includes admission to Wheel, Madame Tussauds, Sea Life, Museum of Illusions, more. Full Article
la ‘Jeopardy’ asks ‘Who is Walt Disney?’ — Orlando man knew and won By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Apr 2023 00:50:48 +0000 Walt Disney is the answer (er, question) in Final Jeopardy, and it helps makes an Orlando man the winner Full Article
la Island H2O water park sets Glow Foam Party for adults By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Apr 2023 17:35:03 +0000 Island H2O Live Water Park plans Glow Foam Party for April 29 at the Kissimmee attraction. Full Article
la At a glance: Park reservations rules change soon for Disney passholders By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Apr 2023 09:30:00 +0000 Disney World passholders will soon have more leeway with theme park reservations. Full Article
la DeSantis wants the state to regulate Disney rides. Here’s what that could mean. By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Apr 2023 22:30:04 +0000 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. Full Article
la DeSantis says lawmakers will reassert control of Reedy Creek, jokes about building prison By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Apr 2023 22:31:18 +0000 Gov. Ron DeSantis vowed Monday that the Florida Legislature will soon reassert control over Disney World’s Reedy Creek Full Article
la Baby Florida panthers relocate to Gatorland By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Apr 2023 13:11:30 +0000 New to Gatorland: Two brother-sister baby Florida panthers. Their names are Yuma and Sakari. Full Article
la Lawmaker files plan to undo Reedy Creek deal; Trump says Disney ‘destroyed’ DeSantis By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Apr 2023 21:26:00 +0000 Gov. Ron DeSantis drew fire from former President Donald Trump and former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie for his battle with Disney. Full Article
la Disney’s Reedy Creek deal violated state law, attorneys for DeSantis board say By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Apr 2023 21:25:20 +0000 Attroneys for the new DeSantis board say the disputed Disney-Reedy Creek agreements violated state law. Full Article
la Disney to unleash Round 2 of 7,000 total layoffs Monday, reports say By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Apr 2023 21:32:38 +0000 About 15% of The Walt Disney Co.’s entertainment staff could be cut next week as the company begins a second round of layoffs. Full Article
la PODCAST: Poseidon’s Fury at Islands of Adventure closing and Disney’s Animal Kingdom turns 25 (Ep. 186) By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Apr 2023 18:39:11 +0000 The Theme Park Rangers say goodbye to Poseidon’s Fury at Universal’s Islands of Adventure and celebrate Animal Kingdom’s birthday. Full Article
la Disneyland dragon bursts into flames during ‘Fantasmic’ show By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Apr 2023 10:26:58 +0000 Spectators at Disneyland’s popular “Fantasmic” show got a shock this weekend when the feature’s fire-breathing animatronic dragon suddenly burst into flames. Full Article
la Disney World’s ‘Fantasmic’ continues despite dragon fire at Disneyland show By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Apr 2023 14:29:08 +0000 "Fantasmic" show continues at Disney's Hollywood Studios despite Maleficent fire during Disneyland show. Full Article
la SeaWorld: Viva la Musica concerts set By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Apr 2023 17:06:14 +0000 SeaWorld Orlando's Viva la Musica concert lineup include Melina Leon, Jon Secada, Grupo Mania, Rey Ruiz Full Article
la Universal’s theme park plans unaffected by CEO’s exit, company says By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Apr 2023 21:27:42 +0000 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. Full Article
la Lawmakers unveil plan to inspect Disney World monorails By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Apr 2023 22:45:48 +0000 Lawmakers will take up an amendment requiring the Florida Department of Transportation to inspect Disney World's monorails. Full Article
la Hollywood Studios: Reimagined Pixar Place returns with Incredibles, Edna Mode in May By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Apr 2023 18:29:39 +0000 Disney reopening Pixar Place, an 'Incredibles' meet-and-greet at Hollywood Studios in May. Full Article
la Poo! Exhibit to exit Orlando Science Center By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Apr 2023 13:29:18 +0000 The pieces of the Poozeum exhibit, featuring fossilized feces, are leaving Orlando Science Center. Full Article
la Gatorland: Florida Man Challenge part of Gatorpalooza event By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Apr 2023 08:24:00 +0000 Gatorland plans Gatorpalooza event for May, including Florida Man Challenge Full Article
la PODCAST: Impact of Disneyland dragon fire, BBot security robot rolls into town and Icon Park debuts retro game (Ep. 187) By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Apr 2023 13:34:16 +0000 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. Full Article
la Pictures: Orlando Pride beats Chicago Red Stars 4-1 in first round of playoffs By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Sat, 09 Nov 2024 07:10:24 +0000 Full Article Latest Headlines Orlando Pride Soccer Sports
la Plant Doctor: What to know if you’re planting broccoli for the first time By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Sat, 09 Nov 2024 10:00:25 +0000 Tom MacCubbin gives advice on gardening in Florida including care of broccoli, pindo palms, tibouchina, California poppies, azaleas, flax lilies, liriope and bromeliads Full Article Entertainment Home and Garden Latest Headlines Things To Do
la Pictures: 25th annual City of Orlando Veterans Day Parade By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Sat, 09 Nov 2024 22:01:48 +0000 Full Article Latest Headlines News
la Matsuyama avoids collapse and rallies to win FedEx Cup playoffs opener By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Sun, 18 Aug 2024 22:35:15 +0000 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. Full Article Golf Sports
la Koepka wins LIV Golf Greenbrier in playoff over Rahm By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Sun, 18 Aug 2024 22:50:06 +0000 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. Full Article Golf Sports
la Matsuyama survives collapse to win FedEx Cup playoff opener; Koepka tops Rahm in LIV Golf By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Aug 2024 00:03:22 +0000 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. Full Article Golf Sports
la SpaceX completes pair of Space Coast launches just over 4 hours apart By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 21:38:47 +0000 SpaceX knocked out a pair of launches from its two pads on the Space Coast on Monday in just over four hours. Full Article Business Latest Headlines News Science Space
la Space Florida IDs six key projects to increase rocket launches By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 16:41:23 +0000 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. Full Article Business Latest Headlines News Science Space
la How the Hurricanes can make the College Football Playoff after their first loss of the season By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 19:01:43 +0000 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. Full Article College Sports Latest Headlines Sports Miami Hurricanes
la UF QB DJ Lagway improving, expected to practice with Gators By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 19:50:58 +0000 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. Full Article College Sports Latest Headlines Sports Florida Gators
la Hurricanes fall in latest College Football Playoff rankings By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 01:58:56 +0000 After losing their first game of the season, the Hurricanes fell in the College Football Playoff rankings. Full Article College Sports Latest Headlines Sports Miami Hurricanes
la Beede’s Breakdown: How Magic crushed Hornets to open NBA Cup play By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 02:26:40 +0000 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. Full Article Latest Headlines NBA Orlando Magic Sports
la Orlando Fringe will close downtown ArtSpace By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 10:00:04 +0000 Orlando Fringe has ended its deal with the city and will leave the Church Street ArtSpace by February, leaders say. Finances are to blame. Full Article Entertainment Latest Headlines Local News News Theater Things To Do
la Got a pre-holiday hankering? Orlando’s got serious Thanksgiving sandwich game By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 10:00:16 +0000 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.” Full Article Entertainment Latest Headlines Restaurants Food & Drink Things To Do
la Plant Doctor: Some light pruning now could bring more blooms to impatiens By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 10:00:14 +0000 Tom MacCubbin gives advice on gardening in Florida including care of impatiens, poinsettias, squash, crape myrtles, ginger plants, hydrangeas and plumeria. Full Article Entertainment Home and Garden Latest Headlines Things To Do
la Orlando Philharmonic shows magic of Bernstein, power of young voices | Review By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 10:00:17 +0000 The Orlando Philharmonic debuted "Seventeen," which gives young people a voice, and paid tribute to Leonard Bernstein in weekend concerts. Full Article Arts Entertainment Latest Headlines Music and Concerts Things To Do
la Disney shares more about villains land, parade, Animal Kingdom rides By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 18:17:37 +0000 Additional details and attraction descriptions emerge out of D23 event in Brazil Full Article Business Disney World Entertainment Latest Headlines Theme Parks Things To Do Tourism Travel
la Orlando student received racist text similar to those probed by FBI, mom says By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 18:29:10 +0000 The message instructed the Howard Middle School student to report to the nearest plantation. Full Article Crime and Public Safety Education Election Florida News Latest Headlines Local News News Politics
la Orange elections chief Gilzean creates $2.1M scholarship fund named for himself By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 21:23:43 +0000 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. Full Article Education Latest Headlines News Politics
la Pictures: UCF Knights Men’s basketball team win third straight against Florida Atlantic Owls 100-94. By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 05:32:48 +0000 Full Article Latest Headlines Sports
la Chris Perkins: Dolphins drafted the best players available with first two picks instead of filling needs. Stay tuned ... By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Sat, 29 Apr 2023 04:22:49 +0000 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. Full Article