an Elephants Dream Trailer By www.jwplayer.com Published On :: Sat, 15 Oct 2005 00:00:00 -0000 Elephants Dream is the world’s first open movie, made entirely with open source graphics software such as Blender. Full Article
an Ticked off! @insurance co-pays By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Sun, 10 Nov 2024 13:00:04 +0000 See what upsets people and what occasionally makes them happy Full Article Opinion Ticked Off
an Letters: Gender bias doomed Harris | DeSantis abused power on abortion | Democrats, blame yourselves By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 20:00:49 +0000 Readers offer a variety of reasons Donald Trump defeated Kamala Harris -- gender bias, the presentation of Harris' policies and Democrats' track record under Joe Biden. Full Article Letters to the Editor Opinion
an Report: Convention market shrinks while Orange spends more | Commentary By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 19:50:11 +0000 Maxwell: The convention meeting market is shrinking. But Orange County continues to spend money to expand its money-losing center Full Article Commentary Local News Opinion Opinion Columnists Scott Maxwell
an Norwegian Cruise Line lands ‘Beetlejuice’ to headline new ship By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Mar 2023 15:52:48 +0000 Norwegian Cruise Line has landed another fan favorite to headline its newest ship’s theatrical offerings when the Broadway version of “Beetlejuice” comes to Norwegian Viva this year. Full Article
an Disney World, unions reach tentative deal for $18 an hour wage By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Mar 2023 22:03:59 +0000 Disney World and the unions representing its workers have reached a tentative agreement to boost the resort’s minimum wage from $15 to $18 an hour by year's end. Full Article
an Disney Cruise Line hands new Lighthouse Point sailings mostly to Fort Lauderdale By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Mar 2023 09:30:00 +0000 Disney Cruise Line is pushing customers mostly to its second Florida home in Fort Lauderdale next summer if they want to try out the new Bahamas private destination Lighthouse Point. Full Article
an 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
an 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
an 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
an 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
an ‘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
an 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
an 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
an Norwegian Cruise Line sued over teenager’s go-cart injury By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Mar 2023 22:45:38 +0000 The family of an injured teenager filed a lawsuit in federal court claiming she was critically injured while riding on a go-cart attraction on a Norwegian Cruise Line vessel while she and her family were sailing in the western Caribbean. Full Article
an 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
an Around the (Disney) world in 12 days? How fan says he rode every Disney ride globally By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Sat, 01 Apr 2023 11:00:00 +0000 Nathan Firesheets says he visited every Disney theme park worldwide and rode every operating ride in just 12 days. Full Article
an Disney: New Tron ride’s timing melds moves and music By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Apr 2023 08:54:00 +0000 Disney World: Getting the new Tron roller coaster online is a matter of timing. Full Article
an 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
an 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
an 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
an 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
an 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
an 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
an Disney to resume new annual-pass sales this month By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Apr 2023 13:00:00 +0000 Walt Disney World will again start selling annual passes to its theme parks on April 20. Full Article
an 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
an 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
an Disney names chief brand officer as company faces scrutiny over politics, content By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Apr 2023 19:13:09 +0000 As it faces criticism from conservatives, the Walt Disney Company has appointed its first chief brand officer. Full Article
an 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
an 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
an 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
an ‘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
an 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
an 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
an MSC Cruises lines up new ships for Port Canaveral while massive World America bound for Miami By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Apr 2023 17:44:00 +0000 MSC Cruises has been sailing from Port Canaveral for less than two years, but it’s set to bring in its third vessel in a new class this month. Full Article
an Disney sets dates for Epcot food and wine fest By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Apr 2023 19:39:19 +0000 Disney sets the dates for the 2023 edition of Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. It starts July 27. Full Article
an 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
an 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
an 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
an 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
an 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
an 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
an 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
an 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
an 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
an 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
an 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
an 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
an Disney announces Not-So-Scary Halloween Party dates for 2023 By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Apr 2023 15:44:05 +0000 Disney World says Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party will begin Aug. 11. Tickets go on sale in May. Full Article
an 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