k Shocking sexual allegations against Gators basketball coach Todd Golden could bring down entire athletic program | Commentary By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Sat, 09 Nov 2024 15:49:38 +0000 These charges against Todd Golden are so volatile, why didn't AD Scott Stricklin suspend him immediately pending a full investigation? Full Article Columnists Latest Headlines Sports Florida Gators Mike Bianchi
k Gators’ coach Todd Golden acknowledges UF investigation amid stalking, sexual harassment accusations By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Sat, 09 Nov 2024 23:45:40 +0000 Todd Golden ran Saturday's practice after the No. 21 Gators had a day off following Thursday night's 81-60 home win against Jacksonville. He is expected to be on the sidelines when Grambling State visits at the O'Connell Center Monday night. Full Article College Sports Latest Headlines Sports Florida Gators
k Universal: Halloween Horror Nights dates set, tickets on sale By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Mar 2023 15:47:58 +0000 Universal announces dates for Halloween Horror Nights 2023 edition. Single tickets are on sale for event, which starts Sept. 1. Full Article
k Disney’s Animal Kingdom: Flamingo fortunes may be found on baseball diamond By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Mar 2023 11:29:18 +0000 A flamingo success story at Disney's Animal Kingdom involves the birds and the bees ... and baseball? Full Article
k PODCAST: Disney unveils robotic rabbit and Tron enters soft opening phase at Magic Kingdom (Ep. 183) By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Mar 2023 13:10:22 +0000 Orlando Sentinel tourism reporters Katie Rice and Dewayne Bevil discuss the robot, modeled after the character Judy Hopps from Disney’s 2016 animated film “Zootopia,” and when it might show up at theme parks. Full Article
k Engaging robots could be roaming Disney parks in near future By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Mar 2023 15:16:54 +0000 Theme park experts say advanced robotics technologies help bring popular film and TV characters to life in convincing ways. Full Article
k A year after Tyre Sampson’s death, father vows to keep teen’s memory alive By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Mar 2023 18:57:41 +0000 “Justice for Tyre will always be the case. His legacy is more important than anything,'' said the father of the teen who died on the Orlando Free Fall drop ride. Full Article
k First look: ‘All Systems Are Go’ (with the ‘Peanuts’ gang) at Kennedy Space Center By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Mar 2023 20:09:33 +0000 “All Systems Are Go” is a new stage show with big puppets, 'Peanuts' characters at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. Full Article
k Disney to begin first of 3 layoff rounds this week, CEO says By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Mar 2023 18:21:58 +0000 Disney is starting the first of three waves of layoffs this week as part of its plan to cut 7,000 jobs across the company. Full Article
k 10Best poll: Voters give nods to top theme parks, roller coasters, other attractions By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Mar 2023 12:46:56 +0000 Orlando's theme parks and attractions dominate the nominations of 10Best travel website's reader poll. Full Article
k Gatorland’s new Croc Rock course: Climb a wall, navigate a bridge, zip down a zip line By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Mar 2023 16:13:11 +0000 Gatorland opens Croc Rock, a three-pronged adventure with rock climbing, a swinging bridge and zip line. Full Article
k House bill would make counties pay for Visit Florida By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Mar 2023 17:10:46 +0000 House leaders want to cut off state funding for the Visit Florida tourism-marketing agency, with money instead drawn from the 62 county tourist-development councils. Full Article
k ‘We are changing the future:’ Disney World workers approve contract for $18 minimum wage By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Mar 2023 00:59:16 +0000 Disney’s lowest-paid full-time workers will earn at least $18 an hour this year under a contract union members overwhelmingly approved Wednesday. Full Article
k 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
k Untangling DeSantis-Disney legal dispute could take years By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Mar 2023 20:43:49 +0000 The potential legal battle between Gov. Ron DeSantis and Disney over Reedy Creek could take years and cost millions. Full Article
k A ‘journey to freedom’: Lolita the orca will be released back into home waters after decades in captivity By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Mar 2023 22:23:16 +0000 Lolita, the 57-year-old orca who’s been held in captivity at the Miami Seaquarium on Virginia Key since the 1970s, is expected to be returned to her home waters in the Puget Sound, where she will live out the remainder of her days. Full Article
k Moody seeks Disney-Reedy Creek records; DeSantis says, ‘you ain’t seen nothing yet’ By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Fri, 31 Mar 2023 20:33:04 +0000 Gov. Ron DeSantis vows to keep fighting for control of Disney's Reedy Creek Improvement District. Full Article
k 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
k 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
k 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
k 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
k 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
k 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
k 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
k 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
k 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
k 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
k ‘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
k 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
k 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
k Disney CEO Iger makes Time 100 ‘most influential people’ list By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Apr 2023 22:01:47 +0000 Walt Disney Co. CEO Bob Iger has been named to the Time 100 “most influential people” list of 2023. Full Article
k Reedy Creek finds ‘no records exist’ for Moody’s probe into Disney agreements By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Apr 2023 21:33:08 +0000 Attorney General Ashley Moody came up empty on a public records request about agreements the Reedy Creek Improvement District’s board made with Disney. Full Article
k 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
k 25 very specific things to like about Disney’s Animal Kingdom By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Apr 2023 09:43:00 +0000 Disney's Animal Kingdom turns 25: A look at the theme park's likable traits. Full Article
k 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
k Theme Park Rangers Radar: Poseidon bows out, Disney anniversary juggling and a look at what’s next By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Apr 2023 09:30:00 +0000 Theme Park Rangers Radar waves goodbye to Poseidon’s Fury and the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World. Plus: What's next. Full Article
k Disney World annual passes: What to know as new sales resume Thursday By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Apr 2023 13:15:11 +0000 Walt Disney World begins selling annual passes to new customers Thursday after months of being on "pause." Full Article
k 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
k ‘Mickey’s Freedom’ act urges Disney World to move to North Carolina By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Apr 2023 20:59:13 +0000 North Carolina Democrats want to take advantage of the bad blood between Disney and the state by enticing Walt Disney World to relocate to the Tarheel State. Full Article
k 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
k 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
k SeaWorld dives into international waters with Abu Dhabi park By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Apr 2023 12:00:00 +0000 SeaWorld Abu Dhabi will be different that any other attraction the Orlando-based company offers, a top company executive says. Full Article
k 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
k Star sighting: Geena Davis at Magic Kingdom By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Apr 2023 15:00:58 +0000 Star sighting: Actress Geena Davis checks out Tron ride at Magic Kingdom during Disney World visit Full Article
k 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
k Disney’s Animal Kingdom celebrates 25th birthday, Earth Day By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Sat, 22 Apr 2023 18:45:28 +0000 Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park celebrated its 25th birthday, which doubles as Earth Day, on Saturday. Full Article
k 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
k 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
k Florida Senate panel OKs Disney World monorail inspections By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Apr 2023 17:38:30 +0000 Disney World’s monorail system is poised to get state oversight as Gov. Ron DeSantis battles the theme park giant. Full Article
k Robocop BBot will ‘walk’ the beat at Orange County Convention Center By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Apr 2023 12:03:36 +0000 The robot’s debut next month does not signal the AI takeover just yet, convention center leaders say. Full Article