de DeSantis asks for probe of Disney-Reedy Creek agreements By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Apr 2023 20:16:24 +0000 Gov. Ron DeSantis asked Florida’s chief inspector general on Monday to look into agreements the Reedy Creek Improvement District made with Disney. Full Article
de Iger vows $17B Disney World expansion, calls DeSantis ‘anti-business’ By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Apr 2023 20:27:21 +0000 Disney plans to invest $17 billion in Walt Disney World over the next 10 years and create 13,000 new jobs, CEO Bob Iger says. Full Article
de Disney: Long-awaited Tron ride officially rolls into Magic Kingdom By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Apr 2023 18:42:57 +0000 Walt Disney World's much-awaited Tron Lightcycle / Run roller coaster officially opened at Magic Kingdom Tuesday. Full Article
de 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
de 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
de Ticket offer: SeaWorld + Busch Gardens for $99.99 By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Apr 2023 16:09:29 +0000 Two-day, two-park tickets for SeaWorld Orlando, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay selling for $99.99. Full Article
de PODCAST: 12 Disney theme parks. 12 days. Every ride. (Ep. 184) By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Apr 2023 13:14:23 +0000 “It was equal parts travel logistics, physical endurance and Disney stuff,” says Nathan Firesheets about his Disney Global Ride Challenge. Full Article
de DeSantis: I’ll kill Reedy Creek deal, consider hotel tax, tolls for Disney World By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Apr 2023 19:54:50 +0000 Gov. DeSantis says he will void the Reedy Creek deal that stripped the new board of its power and consider new hotel taxes and tolls on Disney World. Full Article
de Bahamas cruise capacity to swell with Nassau revamp, new Disney, Royal Caribbean and Carnival destinations By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Sun, 09 Apr 2023 11:00:00 +0000 The Bahamas have lined up capacity to take in thousands more cruise passengers in the coming years with the planned development of private destinations for Disney, Carnival and Royal Caribbean as well as a soon-to-open overhaul of the port of Nassau. Full Article
de Disney: New locales, characters coming to Star Tour rides By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Apr 2023 13:22:06 +0000 Disney adding scenes and characters to Star Tours attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in 2024. Full Article
de 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
de DeSantis’ Disney World board to consider resolution asserting control By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Apr 2023 21:03:53 +0000 Gov. Ron DeSantis’ tourism oversight board is looking to exert its authority over development in Disney World’s special district. Full Article
de SeaWorld: Ne-Yo, Martina McBride set for final Seven Seas concerts By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Apr 2023 13:46:09 +0000 SeaWorld Orlando adds Ne-Yo and Martina McBride concerts for Seven Seas Food Festival. They'll be event's last 2 singers of 2023. Full Article
de Disney shares more Tiana ride tidbits By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Apr 2023 04:12:00 +0000 Disney unveils additional details for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, Splash Mountain's replacement. There will be animatronics, music and the smell of beignets Full Article
de 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
de PODCAST: Disney annual pass sales return and Star Tours ride to get new characters, scenes (Ep. 185) By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Apr 2023 18:21:22 +0000 Walt Disney World will start selling three levels of its annual passes to it theme parks again as of April 20. Full Article
de Royal Caribbean details nightlife options on massive Icon of the Seas By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Sun, 16 Apr 2023 19:06:03 +0000 The biggest cruise ship in the world is going to be serving up a few new drinks at a few new venues on board as Royal Caribbean released details on some of the bars coming to Icon of the Seas when it debuts out of Miami in January. Full Article
de 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
de 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
de 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
de Bills to kill Disney-Reedy Creek deal move to Senate, House floors By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Apr 2023 17:56:07 +0000 Proposals to void Disney’s last-minute development agreement with Reedy Creek are their way to the House and Senate floors. Full Article
de 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
de Disney deal: 2 water park days for price of 1 By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Apr 2023 07:45:00 +0000 Disney World deal includes 2-day ticket for Typhoon Lagoon water park for the price of a 1-day ticket. Full Article
de Why is Ron DeSantis so determined to keep taking on Disney? By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Sat, 22 Apr 2023 17:56:34 +0000 DeSantis’ war with Disney has some fellow Republicans questioning why he’s spending so much time battling Florida’s biggest name in tourism. Full Article
de 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
de Fun Spot: Mine Blower coaster getting rail upgrade By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Apr 2023 15:56:02 +0000 Mine Blower roller coaster making rail upgrades with RMC at Fun Spot park in Kissimmee. Full Article
de 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
de Disney sues DeSantis, alleging ‘government retaliation’ in Reedy Creek feud By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Apr 2023 21:14:25 +0000 Disney accuses DeSantis of running a “targeted campaign of government retaliation” in the feud over the Reedy Creek Improvement District. Full Article
de Our guide to theme park people-watching By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Apr 2023 09:30:00 +0000 There is prime people-watching to be had at Disney World, Universal Orlando and SeaWorld theme parks Full Article
de 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
de Veterans Day: 50 deals and events to celebrate service members By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 15:57:41 +0000 Veterans Day is Nov. 11 and many Central Florida businesses are honoring former and current service members with deals and specials. Full Article Entertainment Latest Headlines Restaurants Food & Drink Things To Do Travel
de 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
de 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
de Florida Hispanics drawn to Trump despite race-baiting, deportation threats By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Sun, 10 Nov 2024 12:00:57 +0000 Economic and social issues were more important for many voters. Interviews with Osceola County voters of Puerto Rican heritage show the trend. Full Article Election Latest Headlines News Politics
de Xander the Great! Schauffele wins the British Open for his 2nd major this year By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Sun, 21 Jul 2024 19:28:45 +0000 By DOUG FERGUSON TROON, Scotland (AP) — Xander Schauffele won the British Open on Sunday for his second major of the year, delivering a masterpiece at Royal Troon with a 6-under 65 to overcome a two-shot deficit and give the Americans a sweep of the four majors for the first time since 1982. Schauffele, who […] Full Article Golf Sports
de Xander the Great! Schauffele takes British Open for 2nd major title this year By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Sun, 21 Jul 2024 20:18:15 +0000 His 6-under 65 at Royal Troon overcame a two-shot deficit and gave the Americans a sweep of the four majors for the first time since 1982. Full Article Golf Sports
de Scottie Scheffler gets the Olympic gold medal in a thriller with a 9-under 62 in the final round By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Sun, 04 Aug 2024 16:29:07 +0000 Scottie Scheffler delivered the best performance of his greatest year by rallying from four shots behind on Sunday with a 9-under 62 to win the Olympic gold medal in men’s golf in a thriller at Le Golf National. Full Article Golf Latest Headlines Olympics Sports
de 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
de 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
de How to go cashless while also avoiding credit card debt By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 20:46:10 +0000 Tracking your spending, using prepaid cards and setting low credit limits can prevent you from spending money you don't have when using digital payment methods. Full Article Business network Personal Finance
de Justice Department sues to block UnitedHealth Group’s $3.3 billion purchase of Amedisys By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 22:27:49 +0000 UnitedHealth is seeking to add Amedisys to Optum, its subsidiary that provides care as well as pharmacy and technology services. Full Article Business National News News network
de UF’s Todd Golden will coach against Grambling State amid allegations of stalking, sexual harassment By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Sun, 10 Nov 2024 23:27:18 +0000 Todd Golden released a statement a day earlier acknowledging an ongoing school inquiry and said he's considering “defamation claims" as he consults with attorney Ken Turkel of Tampa. Full Article College Sports Latest Headlines Sports Florida Gators
de Gators coach Todd Golden warmly received prior to win against Grambling State By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 03:05:33 +0000 Following the win, Todd Golden did not comment on the allegations. UF's third-year coach referred only to a statement he made Saturday evening, where he acknowledged an ongoing Title IX investigation by UF and said he and attorney Ken Turkel are considering “defamation claims.” Full Article College Sports Latest Headlines Sports Florida Gators
de GATORS PODCAST: Chaos consumes Gator Nation with Golden allegations, Napier endorsement (Ep. 255) By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 00:00:14 +0000 During the latest Swamp Things, Mark and Edgar discuss the craziest few days during their more than two decades covering Florida athletics. Full Article College Sports Latest Headlines Sports Florida Gators
de Jones RB Jaquail Smith perseveres after infant daughter’s death | Football Insider By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 00:00:24 +0000 Jones running back Jaquail Smith wanted to quit sports when he found out about the death of his 5-month-old daughter Jamiria. Helped by the support of family, friends and the Jones coaching staff, Smith has managed to push past the tragedy. Full Article High School Sports Sports High school football
de 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
de Reconciliation underway between Jon Gruden, Bucs owners By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 06:08:57 +0000 In 2021, the Bucs announced they were removing the Super Bowl 37-winning coach from their Ring of Honor, a day after he resigned as Raiders coach following the release of offensive emails. Full Article NFL Sports Tampa Bay Buccaneers
de 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
de 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
de Peg O’Keef is back in town, trading superheroes for ‘Pride & Prejudice’ By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 10:00:53 +0000 Peg O'Keef, the acclaimed actor and Orlando theater mainstay for decades, is directing a modern adaptation of "Pride & Prejudice" at Rollins. Full Article Entertainment Latest Headlines Theater Things To Do