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Disney announces Not-So-Scary Halloween Party dates for 2023

Disney World says Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party will begin Aug. 11. Tickets go on sale in May.




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Disney World to open first affordable housing units in 2026

The development west of Disney World will open with 100 more units than previously announced, for a total of about 1,400 income-capped apartments.




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New I-Drive attraction to immerse visitors in world of Lonely Dog

Lonely Dog attraction, based on paintings from New Zealnd, to open on Orlando's International Drive.




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Why is Ron DeSantis so determined to keep taking on Disney?

DeSantis’ war with Disney has some fellow Republicans questioning why he’s spending so much time battling Florida’s biggest name in tourism.




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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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Fun Spot: Mine Blower coaster getting rail upgrade

Mine Blower roller coaster making rail upgrades with RMC at Fun Spot park in Kissimmee.




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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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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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Florida Senate panel OKs Disney World monorail inspections

Disney World’s monorail system is poised to get state oversight as Gov. Ron DeSantis battles the theme park giant.




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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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Robocop BBot will ‘walk’ the beat at Orange County Convention Center

The robot’s debut next month does not signal the AI takeover just yet, convention center leaders say.




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Port Canaveral revamps budget projection with record passenger counts

The crowds have been coming to the cruise lines at a higher rate than planned at Port Canaveral, and officials have reprojected what was already set to be record numbers to a total that’s more than double what it saw before the COVID-19 pandemic.




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Theme Park Rangers Radar: Overlooked at Animal Kingdom plus wardrobe words from ambassadors

Theme Park Rangers Radar looks for overlooked animals at Disney World, learns about WDW ambassadors' clothing.




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Icon Park: Wheel’s onboard game introduces retro Florida feel

Wheel at Icon Park brings back onboard game, this time called Great Florida Road Trip with retro feel, faux cameras




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Our guide to theme park people-watching

There is prime people-watching to be had at Disney World, Universal Orlando and SeaWorld theme parks




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Disney World: Another way to see Ariel (and her legs) is coming up

Disney World to host new meet-and-greets with Ariel in conjunction with new live-action "Little Mermaid" movie




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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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Florida Hispanics drawn to Trump despite race-baiting, deportation threats

Economic and social issues were more important for many voters. Interviews with Osceola County voters of Puerto Rican heritage show the trend.




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Xander the Great! Schauffele wins the British Open for his 2nd major this year

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 […]




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Jon Rahm wins 1st LIV Golf title; Jhonattan Vegas takes 3M Open to end drought

The 29-year-old Spanish star is one seven LIV players in the Olympics next week at Le Golf National outside Paris.




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Scottie Scheffler gets the Olympic gold medal in a thriller with a 9-under 62 in the final round

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.




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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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Scottie Scheffler caps off record season with PGA Tour title and $25 million bonus

Scottie Scheffler capped off the biggest year in golf in nearly two decades by winning the biggest prize in golf.




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Scottie Scheffler caps off record season with PGA Tour title and $25 million bonus

Scottie Scheffler capped off the biggest year in golf in nearly two decades by winning the biggest prize in golf.




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Scottie Scheffler has a strong mind that will be put to the test as expectations rise | Analysis

His mental strength will need to be stronger than ever going forward. Scheffler has the Presidents Cup in two weeks, a title to defend in the Bahamas at the Hero World Challenge after Thanksgiving and then it’s on to 2025.




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Wall Street makes wagers on the likely winners and losers in a second Trump term

While strong rhetoric on the campaign trail can cause these big swings, not all of the promises turn into actual policy.





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How to go cashless while also avoiding credit card debt

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.





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Holiday flights are cheaper this year — here’s how to book smart

The holiday airfares out there have dipped across the board this year, compared with the same period in 2023.




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UF’s Todd Golden will coach against Grambling State amid allegations of stalking, sexual harassment

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.




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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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Gators coach Todd Golden warmly received prior to win against Grambling State

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.”




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Gators’ chance for bowl bid arrives with LSU | Analysis

A Florida-LSU game with nothing significant at stake is a sign of the Gators' continued decline under coach Billy Napier and the Tigers' sudden stagnation under Brian Kelly.




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GATORS PODCAST: Chaos consumes Gator Nation with Golden allegations, Napier endorsement (Ep. 255)

During the latest Swamp Things, Mark and Edgar discuss the craziest few days during their more than two decades covering Florida athletics.




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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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Lightning coach Jon Cooper’s ‘Coop’s Catch’ charity surpasses $1 million to help kids with cancer

Monday morning, Cooper held his seventh annual “Coop’s Catch for Kids” charity fishing tournament, which benefits pediatric cancer research. Cooper’s first tournament in 2016 raised $60,000. This year’s event has brought the grand total to more than $1 million.




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Reconciliation underway between Jon Gruden, Bucs owners

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.




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Column: Hollywood is so lost it can’t even satirize itself. It’s time to rewatch HBO’s ‘The Comeback’ instead

HBO’s superhero movie satire “The Franchise” has no new ideas and it’s not even funny. Ironically, the 20-year-old Hollywood satire called “The Comeback” feels more timely.





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Review: ‘Blitz’ stars Saiorse Ronan as a 1940 wartime Londoner searching for her son

Steve McQueen's latest movie splits its time between grand and grandiosity and packs a Dickensian amount of peril into an otherwise worthwhile story.




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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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Chef Henry Moso’s handroll bar, Mosonori, has soft opening in Winter Park

Mosonori, a new handroll bar by James Beard Award finalist Henry Moso, has soft-opened in Winter Park.




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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.