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Will Trumpโs tariffs impact Floridaโs tourism industry? Here is what we know
Read full article: Will Trumpโs tariffs impact Floridaโs tourism industry? Here is what we knowIn 2023, over 1.2 million Canadians visited Orlando, according to the tourism group Visit Orlando. There are concerns that impending tariffs could lead to an economic hit for the area.
Terra Luna guests get grand opening welcome to Universal Orlandoโs newest hotel
Read full article: Terra Luna guests get grand opening welcome to Universal Orlandoโs newest hotelUniversal Orlando guests were welcomed home to a new planet on Tuesday as the destination adds another lodging option to its growing hotel portfolio
5 local springs to visit if you canโt get a Wekiwa Springs reservation
Read full article: 5 local springs to visit if you canโt get a Wekiwa Springs reservationPeople have mixed feelings on this, but one thing that doesnโt change, you might need a backup if you canโt get a spot into the Wekiwa Springs this summer. Here are five of our favorite, lesser-known springs in the Central Florida area.
Is Wekiwa Springs State Park really sold out this summer? Hereโs what we found out
Read full article: Is Wekiwa Springs State Park really sold out this summer? Hereโs what we found outIf you're planning to visit Wekiwa Springs State Park this summer, you may have visited the state's website and seen that regular day passes are fully booked from late May through August. But it turns out, there are open spots available within that window.
Inside Epic Universe: Universal releases first look at completed worlds ahead of May opening
Read full article: Inside Epic Universe: Universal releases first look at completed worlds ahead of May openingThe universe is getting real. Check out newly-released photos of the completed worlds inside Epic Universe.
Orange County sees record tourism tax revenues as lawmakers eye spending changes
Read full article: Orange County sees record tourism tax revenues as lawmakers eye spending changesAs Orange County continues to see record tourism tax revenues, Orlando lawmakers are looking to change how this money can be spent.
Universal commits $2M to SunRail expansion study needed for airport to I-Drive route
Read full article: Universal commits $2M to SunRail expansion study needed for airport to I-Drive routeUniversal Orlando announced this week it would put $2 million toward the cost of a crucial study needed to bring a planned SunRail line from Orlando International Airport to International Drive.
Universal Orlando unveils new ticket, vacation packages for Epic Universe opening
Read full article: Universal Orlando unveils new ticket, vacation packages for Epic Universe openingWith three months until the opening of Universal Epic Universe, Universal Orlando Resort has announced the launch of new tickets and vacation packages for its eagerly-awaited fourth theme park, including tickets exclusively for Florida residents.
Orlando International Airport prepares to revamp outdated baggage system
Read full article: Orlando International Airport prepares to revamp outdated baggage systemIf youโve ever found yourself anxiously waiting for your luggage at Orlando International Airport (MCO), youโre not alone. Frequent travelers have sometimes expressed frustration over the lengthy wait times at baggage claim. However, relief is on the horizon as the airport is set to undergo a multi-million dollar renovation aimed at streamlining the process.
FIRST LOOK: Universal Orlando hotel near Epic Universe is a taste of stellar things to come
Read full article: FIRST LOOK: Universal Orlando hotel near Epic Universe is a taste of stellar things to comeItโs the year of Universal Epic Universe and just a few weeks into 2025, Universal Orlando is showing off its newest hotel thatโs loosely tied into the storyline of its upcoming fourth theme park.
Universal Orlando wants to replace Rip Ride Rockit roller coaster. Hereโs what we know
Read full article: Universal Orlando wants to replace Rip Ride Rockit roller coaster. Hereโs what we knowWe may be looking at the final countdown for Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit at Universal Orlando Resort. Documents filed by Universal with the South Florida Water Management District show the theme park wants to tear down the ride and replace it with something with virtually the same footprint.
What a government shutdown could mean for the Orlando International Airport holiday travel season
Read full article: What a government shutdown could mean for the Orlando International Airport holiday travel seasonThe official travel period at Orlando International Airport started on Friday. Nearly three million people are expected to pass through the gates between now and Jan. 5, a one percent increase from last yearโs record numbers.
A Florida beach town wants to crack down on vacation rentals. What leaders are proposing
Read full article: A Florida beach town wants to crack down on vacation rentals. What leaders are proposingNoisy visitors and the big parties they bring with them are the target of a proposed ordinance on vacation rentals in Melbourne Beach.
With Epic Universe on the way, Orange County expects tourist tax revenue jump in 2025
Read full article: With Epic Universe on the way, Orange County expects tourist tax revenue jump in 2025New numbers show tourists staying in Central Florida hotels brought in more than $359 million in taxes last fiscal year. That amount is expected to increase significantly next year.
These local businesses will get space inside Orlando International Airport under new concession contracts
Read full article: These local businesses will get space inside Orlando International Airport under new concession contractsOrlando International Airportโs older terminals are getting a refresh, and that includes new shops and restaurants.
Cell service in Orlando airportโs rideshare waiting lot vastly improves
Read full article: Cell service in Orlando airportโs rideshare waiting lot vastly improvesIf you've found yourself waiting a while to get an Uber or Lyft from Orlando International Airport (MCO), it might've been because of a traffic jam in one of the rideshare waiting parking lots at the airport.

WATCH LIVE: Taking look at what led up to Epic Universe and what comes next
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Taking look at what led up to Epic Universe and what comes nextFrom 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.
Gronk at the Great Wolf Lodge. Indoor water park has grand opening in Florida
Read full article: Gronk at the Great Wolf Lodge. Indoor water park has grand opening in FloridaThe Great Wolf Lodge had its grand opening on Thursday and a special guest was on hand, someone who has experience with grand celebrations.
FIRST LOOK: Frankenstein, Wolfman animated figures revealed at new Epic Universe attraction
Read full article: FIRST LOOK: Frankenstein, Wolfman animated figures revealed at new Epic Universe attractionUniversal Orlando revealed new images of some of the animated figures that make up Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment.
Greenwood Cemetery is the eternal home of Orlandoโs history makers. This tour shows you the haunted side
Read full article: Greenwood Cemetery is the eternal home of Orlandoโs history makers. This tour shows you the haunted sideGreenwood Cemetery is Orlandoโs oldest, established in 1880 by eight men with last names folks who have driven around Orlando will recognize, like Boone, Livingston, Delaney and Robinson.
Passholders face epic wait times for Universal Epic Universe tickets
Read full article: Passholders face epic wait times for Universal Epic Universe ticketsUniversal 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.
Disney World raises annual pass prices across the board. What you need to know
Read full article: Disney World raises annual pass prices across the board. What you need to knowNew 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.
Plan for glamping at an Osceola County park goes too far, Sierra Club says
Read full article: Plan for glamping at an Osceola County park goes too far, Sierra Club saysA proposal to add $19.5 million inโglampingโ amenities like cabins, pools and more to South Park in Osceola County in side of Lake Toho is facing backlash from environmental advocates.
Orange County tourist tax collections fall in July, down 12.9% compared to June
Read full article: Orange County tourist tax collections fall in July, down 12.9% compared to JuneTourist tax collections fell in Orange County in July compared to June, according to the latest numbers released by the county comptrollerโs office.
Margaritaville Resort Orlando to celebrate first-ever Jimmy Buffett Day
Read full article: Margaritaville Resort Orlando to celebrate first-ever Jimmy Buffett DayMargaritaville Orlando's first-ever Jimmy Buffet Day will feature live music, family activities, raffles, and giveaways including a 2-night resort stay.
Flagler Beach to set building height requirements after new hotel slips through cracks
Read full article: Flagler Beach to set building height requirements after new hotel slips through cracksThe 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.
June tourist tax collections in Orange County beat May, June 2023 numbers
Read full article: June tourist tax collections in Orange County beat May, June 2023 numbersOrange 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 comptrollerโs office.
Tourists, visitors, family, friends: Save money on your next MCO car rental
Read full article: Tourists, visitors, family, friends: Save money on your next MCO car rentalTired 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 offers travel vouchers as airline still grapples with tech outage cancellations
Read full article: Delta offers travel vouchers as airline still grapples with tech outage cancellationsDelta Airlines is still dealing with cancellations and delays as a result of a computer outage that impacted systems worldwide last week.
โReally convenient:โ Tourists test out e-scooter pilot program on International Drive in Orange County
Read full article: โReally convenient:โ Tourists test out e-scooter pilot program on International Drive in Orange CountyAbout 200 electric scooters and bicycles are now available thanks to a pilot program from Orange County Public Works.
Orange County has big May for tourist tax dollars, but still lower than April
Read full article: Orange County has big May for tourist tax dollars, but still lower than AprilOrange County collected fewer tourist tax dollars in May compared to April, according to newly released estimates by the county comptrollerโs office, but the county still had a better May than it did in 2023 โ by about $2.2 million.
Orange commissioners to consider $3M request for NFL Pro Bowl bid
Read full article: Orange commissioners to consider $3M request for NFL Pro Bowl bidOrange 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.
Shhh! Universal Orlando Resort announces โA Quiet Placeโ haunted house for Halloween Horror Nights
Read full article: Shhh! Universal Orlando Resort announces โA Quiet Placeโ haunted house for Halloween Horror NightsUniversal Orlando Resort shared details of its first IP haunted house for Halloween Horror Nights 2024. Paramount Picturesโ critically acclaimed film series โA Quiet Placeโ will come to life starting Aug. 30
Universal unveils โPremium Screamโ Halloween Horror Nights experience. Hereโs what it includes
Read full article: Universal unveils โPremium Screamโ Halloween Horror Nights experience. Hereโs what it includesA new one-night experience for Universalโs Halloween Horror Nights promises smaller crowds and shorter wait times.
Orange Countyโs tourist tax collections break records. Hereโs what the money is used for and why
Read full article: Orange Countyโs tourist tax collections break records. Hereโs what the money is used for and whyFlorida law dictates how tourist tax dollars can be used, and lawmakers have been reticent to make changes.
Another Starliner delay won't ruin holiday weekend on Space Coast, tourism office says
Read full article: Another Starliner delay won't ruin holiday weekend on Space Coast, tourism office saysBrevard 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.
Orlando is the top Memorial Day destination in the US, AAA says
Read full article: Orlando is the top Memorial Day destination in the US, AAA saysThis 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.
Tourism tax collections reach new record in March in Orange County
Read full article: Tourism tax collections reach new record in March in Orange CountyTourist 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.
LYNXโs new bus route links Orlandoโs airport to tourist destinations
Read full article: LYNXโs new bus route links Orlandoโs airport to tourist destinationsThe 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.
โLike hosting a Super Bowl every day:โ Orlando named best sports business city
Read full article: โLike hosting a Super Bowl every day:โ Orlando named best sports business cityThe 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.
Orlandoโs airport back on track after weekend mess, but what about the rest of spring break?
Read full article: Orlandoโs airport back on track after weekend mess, but what about the rest of spring break?Spring Break crowds, bad weather and crowded skies all combined this past weekend to produce a major travel mess at the Orlando International Airport.
Seeking a unique dining experience in The Villages? Experts share their suggestions.
Read full article: Seeking a unique dining experience in The Villages? Experts share their suggestions.Whether itโs a regular weeknight, youโre enjoying a special occasion, or maybe youโre even enjoying a staycation or vacation, mealtimes are almost always a daily topic of discussion.
Inside Orlandoโs โfirst beachside paradiseโ at Evermore Resort
Read full article: Inside Orlandoโs โfirst beachside paradiseโ at Evermore ResortWith Orlando attracting millions of visitors each year, there are plenty of hotel and resort options โ nearly 500 โ to choose from, but one is offering something the others canโt: the beach.
MCO or OIA? How do you refer to Orlando International Airport, and which way is correct?
Read full article: MCO or OIA? How do you refer to Orlando International Airport, and which way is correct?Whatโs your nickname for Orlando International Airport? Some people say OIA. Some people say MCO, which is the airportโs official code.
New name coming for SeaWorldโs parent company. What about the theme park?
Read full article: New name coming for SeaWorldโs parent company. What about the theme park?SeaWorld Entertainment announced Tuesday that it was changing its name to United Parks and Resorts. The change is effective Feb. 12.
Orange County commissioners vote to reduce Visit Orlando funding
Read full article: Orange County commissioners vote to reduce Visit Orlando fundingThe 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.
Hospitality group gives update on industry, tourism in Central Florida
Read full article: Hospitality group gives update on industry, tourism in Central FloridaThe 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.
VIDEO: SeaWorld Orlandoโs โPenguin Trekโ coaster gains construction momentum
Read full article: VIDEO: SeaWorld Orlandoโs โPenguin Trekโ coaster gains construction momentumConstruction crews at SeaWorld Orlando are making major progress on the parkโs newest and upcoming attraction, Penguin Trek.
Orlando planning board moves forward with proposed downtown sports and entertainment district
Read full article: Orlando planning board moves forward with proposed downtown sports and entertainment districtMembers of Orlando's Municipal Planning Board unanimously signed off on the long-awaited Orlando sports and entertainment district.
Orange County tourist tax collections fell in November, 7th year-over-year decrease in 8 months
Read full article: Orange County tourist tax collections fell in November, 7th year-over-year decrease in 8 monthsTourist 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.
Here are a handful of reasons why youโll want your next gathering to be held in The Villages
Read full article: Here are a handful of reasons why youโll want your next gathering to be held in The VillagesIf youโve been to The Villages, you probably know thereโs a lot to do, and you likely know itโs a great area for anyone.
Magical Dining 2023 raked in $269K for Orange County charities, Visit Orlando says
Read full article: Magical Dining 2023 raked in $269K for Orange County charities, Visit Orlando saysPeople 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 down in October compared to last year, says Orange County officials
Read full article: Tourism tax collections down in October compared to last year, says Orange County officialsTourism 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.
Want to get away? 3 things to consider when planning a staycation
Read full article: Want to get away? 3 things to consider when planning a staycationA 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.
International tourism in Orange County should return to pre-pandemic levels by end of 2024, experts say
Read full article: International tourism in Orange County should return to pre-pandemic levels by end of 2024, experts sayMark Tester with the Orange County Convention Center calling the 2022-2023 fiscal year a solid year with nearly 160 events at the venue.
History and haunts: Everything you didnโt know about Orlandoโs Greenwood Cemetery
Read full article: History and haunts: Everything you didnโt know about Orlandoโs Greenwood CemeteryGreenwood Cemetery is Orlandoโs oldest, established in 1880 by eight men with last names folks who have driven around Orlando will recognize, like Boone, Livingston, Delaney and Robinson.
๐Insider Look: โJourney of Waterโ inspired by Disneyโs Moana makes a splash, promotes water conservation at EPCOT
Read full article: ๐Insider Look: โJourney of Waterโ inspired by Disneyโs Moana makes a splash, promotes water conservation at EPCOTA Disney Imagineer guides us through the new attraction made up of tropical paths highlighting the water cycle. And itโs interactive. Wave to the water and it may wave back. You can also swipe your hand through the rain harps to make music.