From tourist tax dollars to a hiring spree, Epic Universe is expected to be an economic boon when it opens next year. Here's what Orange County can expect.

The Great Wolf Lodge had its grand opening on Thursday and a special guest was on hand, someone who has experience with grand celebrations.

Universal Orlando revealed new images of some of the animated figures that make up Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment.

Greenwood Cemetery is Orlando’s oldest, established in 1880 by eight men with last names folks who have driven around Orlando will recognize, like Boone, Livingston, Delaney and Robinson.

Universal Orlando Resort annual passholders got the chance Thursday to purchase one-day tickets to the new Epic Universe theme park, due to open in May next year. But what many encountered was an epic wait.

New prices for annual passes were unveiled Wednesday on the Walt Disney World website, with costs going up between $30 and $100, depending on the pass.

Airports across the central part of Florida are closing or preparing to close because of Hurricane Milton.

As a way to ease its long-standing parking problems, the city is set to launch a free, on-demand electric shuttle service.

A proposal to add $19.5 million in“glamping” amenities like cabins, pools and more to South Park in Osceola County in side of Lake Toho is facing backlash from environmental advocates.

The city of Palm Coast in Flagler County is getting love from senior travelers as a hidden gem vacation spot.

Tourist tax collections fell in Orange County in July compared to June, according to the latest numbers released by the county comptroller’s office.

Florida residents looking to stay at a luxurious indoor water park won’t have to wait much longer.

SeaWorld Orlando’s Spooktacular is included with park admission.

Margaritaville Orlando's first-ever Jimmy Buffet Day will feature live music, family activities, raffles, and giveaways including a 2-night resort stay.

The city commission in Flagler Beach is getting ready to put a height ban on buildings, especially companies wanting to put in rooftop bars, restaurants, and other public spaces on top.

Orlando Dinner Entertainment to host family-friendly and adult-oriented Halloween shows this fall.

The news comes after several groups issued travel advisories.

Orange County saw more revenue from hotels in June 2024 than in May or in June 2023, according to the latest Tourist Development Tax numbers released by the comptroller’s office.

The Orlando International Airport (MCO) announced the rollout of a new rewards program to the airport’s offerings and services.

Tired of paying your rental car company an extra $5 or even $10 per day just for the privilege of using the company's toll transponder? And that's on top of the cost of the tolls themselves. You do have another option.

Delta Airlines is still dealing with cancellations and delays as a result of a computer outage that impacted systems worldwide last week.

About 200 electric scooters and bicycles are now available thanks to a pilot program from Orange County Public Works.

The Orlando International Airport (MCO) reported that 2024 broke the record for overall Fourth of July travelers.

Orange County collected fewer tourist tax dollars in May compared to April, according to newly released estimates by the county comptroller’s office, but the county still had a better May than it did in 2023 — by about $2.2 million.

Ghostbusters are making a return to Halloween Horror Nights.

With the Fourth of July landing on a Thursday, it appears millions of Floridians have their eye on a long holiday weekend.

Orange County commissioners will decide whether to spend $3 million in Tourist Development Tax dollars to bring the NFL Pro Bowl back to Orlando in 2025.

News 6 found Old Town has a long history in the area, according to Old Town's General Manager Thearon Scurlock.

You don't have to book a flight or hop on a cruise ship. There is an all-inclusive experience in the heart of Orlando.

As Cocoa Beach brings in new hotels, and a food hall to the coast, a big project that’s been in the works for years is moving forward.

Universal Orlando Resort shared details of its first IP haunted house for Halloween Horror Nights 2024. Paramount Pictures’ critically acclaimed film series “A Quiet Place” will come to life starting Aug. 30

Orange County released its latest Tourist Development Tax numbers for the month of April.

A new one-night experience for Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights promises smaller crowds and shorter wait times.

Florida law dictates how tourist tax dollars can be used, and lawmakers have been reticent to make changes.

Brevard County's tourism office isn't worried about another setback to the first crewed launch of Boeing's Starliner capsule to the International Space Station.

Tourism leaders are celebrating a big win as Marion County has seen a record-breaking couple of months when it comes to tourist development tax revenue.

Florida announced record tourism numbers for the first quarter of 2024, as totals for international visitors continue to move closer to pre-pandemic levels.

Annual passholders can have early access to DreamWorks Land at Universal Studios.

Tiana is throwing a big Mardi Gras party in the bayou and early invites are going out.

This Memorial Day holiday will be the second most traveled Memorial Day on record, according to AAA, and the number one destination in the United States is Orlando.

"In Search of Neptune's Treasure" is set to begin on June 1

Disney shares can sometimes be as up and down as a rollercoaster ride at Magic Kingdom.

Tourist Development Tax (TDT) collections climbed to a record setting $40,550,000 in March, marking another increase in revenue compared to the previous month according to the Orange County Comptroller.

Get ready for changes in boarding and seating at Southwest Airlines.

Sumter County leaders approved a plan for a new resort in Sumter County this week, provided certain conditions are met.

Thousands of Jeeps started rolling into Daytona Beach on Friday for the annual Jeep Beach. There are events planned all over Volusia County over the next week for the SUV enthusiasts.

The Disney International Airport Destination Parkway Express will be known as Link 3-11 and will take passengers from Orlando International Airport with six stops along the way and back.

Mayor gives development updates on Jimmy Buffett-themed Margaritaville resort

The Sports Business Journal unveiled its list of best U.S. sports cities, and Orlando ranks No. 1. The announcement was made Monday at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort, one of more than 35 sports venues in the greater Orlando area.

A new multi-day deal allows Florida residents to go to Walt Disney World for $59 a day, and use the tickets through September.

Spring Break crowds, bad weather and crowded skies all combined this past weekend to produce a major travel mess at the Orlando International Airport.

A new Volusia County business is planning to give boaters a place to stay and a chance to enjoy everything Ponce Inlet has to offer on land. It’s called a “boatel,” or a boat hotel.

The Barbie Truck Dreamhouse Living Tour is making a return to Orlando.

Whether it’s a regular weeknight, you’re enjoying a special occasion, or maybe you’re even enjoying a staycation or vacation, mealtimes are almost always a daily topic of discussion.

With Orlando attracting millions of visitors each year, there are plenty of hotel and resort options – nearly 500 – to choose from, but one is offering something the others can’t: the beach.

What’s your nickname for Orlando International Airport? Some people say OIA. Some people say MCO, which is the airport’s official code.

SeaWorld Entertainment announced Tuesday that it was changing its name to United Parks and Resorts. The change is effective Feb. 12.

The Orange County Board of County Commissioners voted 6-1 Tuesday to approve the use of tourism development tax funding for other projects it hopes will bring more tourism to the area.

The Central Florida Hotel and Lodging Association and CareerSource Central Florida will host its first State of The Hospitality and Tourist Summit, providing an update on the industry in Central Florida.

Construction crews at SeaWorld Orlando are making major progress on the park’s newest and upcoming attraction, Penguin Trek.

Members of Orlando's Municipal Planning Board unanimously signed off on the long-awaited Orlando sports and entertainment district.

SeaWorld Orlando submitted plans this week to Orange County to build its second hotel, a month after applying for its first one.

Tourist development tax collections for Orange County fell again in November year-over-year, marking the seventh decrease in revenue in the last eight months, according to the Orange County comptroller and Visit Orlando.

Expect a busy weekend in Seminole County as the Elite Clubs National League Girls soccer event comes to town.

If you’ve been to The Villages, you probably know there’s a lot to do, and you likely know it’s a great area for anyone.

There's no shortage of hotel and resort options in Orlando, but one promises to offer something the others cannot: the beach.

Universal Destinations & Experiences is looking at expanding its award-winning entertainment portfolio even further.

Volusia's tourism numbers took a dip in 2023 after two record-setting years before.

People who magically dined in Orlando in August and September helped raise big money for charities in Orange County, Visit Orlando announced Friday.

Tourism tax collections in Orange County fell in October year-over-year as hotel occupancy slipped, according to new reports by the county comptroller and Visit Orlando.

Caribe Royale Orlando – located at 8101 World Center Drive – is opening its newest eatery, Stadium Club, in January.

Discount airline Allegiant Air already flies out of one Orlando area airport, and soon it will fly out of two.

A staycation is the perfect way to mentally check out of daily life, but in a way that allows you to recharge and get back to life in the short time you have.

Mark Tester with the Orange County Convention Center calling the 2022-2023 fiscal year a solid year with nearly 160 events at the venue.

Greenwood Cemetery is Orlando’s oldest, established in 1880 by eight men with last names folks who have driven around Orlando will recognize, like Boone, Livingston, Delaney and Robinson.

A Disney Imagineer guides us through the new attraction made up of tropical paths highlighting the water cycle. And it’s interactive. Wave to the water and it may wave back. You can also swipe your hand through the rain harps to make music.

Universal’s Epic Universe will come under a special taxing district under a new ordinance approved by Orange County commissioners Tuesday.

Six-year-old Easton Ritchison was born with Cri du Chat syndrome, which comes with intellectual disabilities and delayed development.

A low-cost airline is now flying nonstop seasonal service between New Orleans and Orlando.

Brightline’s highly-anticipated Miami-to-Orlando line will begin on Friday, Sept. 22, the rail company announced.

The old Daytona Mall in Daytona Beach will soon be home to an aquarium with a shark tank, a stingray touch pool, and eventually a rainforest.

Danny Jenkins, CEO and co-founder of ThreatLocker, an Orlando-based cyber security firm weighed in on the recent cyber attack in Las Vegas resorts and casinos.

After a delay this summer, Brightline says it’s ready to open its Miami to Orlando line later this month.

Beach destinations were popular this year and outdoor recreation remains a top priority.

Summer vacation is mostly over across the U.S., with kids already headed back to school. So now is the perfect time to start planning next year's beach vacation.

Comptroller Phil Diamond released Orange County's Tourist Development Tax Numbers for the month of July.

Daytona Beach is the latest Florida city to find less tourists paying it a visit. Volusia County tourism tax collections show the numbers dropped in May and June consecutively.

Tourist development tax collections were down for another month in Orange County from an all-time high in March.

A task force formed to make recommendations on how to spend Orange County’s Tourist Development Tax (TDT) dollars brought its findings to county leaders on Tuesday.

A day after meeting for the final time, Orange County’s Tourist Development Tax Citizen Task Force offered its recommendations to a council made up of local mayors and tourism leaders.

Orange County’s Tourist Development Tax Citizen Task Force has already made recommendations to spend the bulk of the county’s tourism tax on big venues like the county convention center or the Amway Arena.

Two of Florida’s top tourist transportation services have announced the decision to merge efforts shuttling guests between Orlando International Airport and Walt Disney World resorts, presenting “Mears Connect Driven by Sunshine.”

Orange County’s Tourist Development Tax collections in May showed decreases from the prior month and year, according to Comptroller Phil Diamond.

The Barbie Truck Dreamhouse Living Tour is in Orlando through the weekend.

What’s your nickname for Orlando International Airport? Some people say OIA. Some people say MCO, which is the airport’s official code.

This week, anchors Matt Austin and Ginger Gadsden invited Erich Schuttauf with the American Association for Nude Recreation to talk about what is quite a lucrative business in the Sunshine State.

A task force met Friday to hear a final round of presentations from groups hoping for a share of Orange County’s tourism tax revenue.

Documents released on Wednesday show 52 eligible projects that could receive funding from Orange County’s tourism development tax revenue.

With tourism back in full force post-pandemic, Seminole County is looking to draw in more visitors and more money north of Orlando, which includes planning for a multimillion-dollar indoor sports facility.

Equality Florida issued a travel advisory Wednesday, telling people that ‘Florida may not be a safe place to visit or take up residence.”