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REPORT: Major delays at Orlando airport amid huge winter storm
Read full article: REPORT: Major delays at Orlando airport amid huge winter stormAmerican Airlines appears to have suffered from dozens of canceled flights on Tuesday at Orlando International Airport, according to flight-tracking company FlightAware.
What travelers can expect as Southwest Airlines introduces assigned seats
Read full article: What travelers can expect as Southwest Airlines introduces assigned seatsSouthwest Airlines passengers are making their final boarding-time scrambles for seats as the carrier prepares to end its signature open-seating system.
‘Inadvertently overlooked:’ Disabled veteran’s van towed at Orlando International Airport
Read full article: ‘Inadvertently overlooked:’ Disabled veteran’s van towed at Orlando International AirportFinding accessible parking at Orlando International Airport can difficult for disabled drivers, according to disabled veteran and travel influencer Sylvia Longmire.
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Manatees nurtured at SeaWorld Orlando released at Blue Spring State Park
Read full article: Manatees nurtured at SeaWorld Orlando released at Blue Spring State ParkCardiTee, Clawford, and Lilypad all arrived at SeaWorld Orlando as orphaned calves and have now reached the health and weight benchmarks needed to survive on their own.
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Musk-owned ‘Boring Company’ tapped to tunnel from Universal Studios to Epic Universe
Read full article: Musk-owned ‘Boring Company’ tapped to tunnel from Universal Studios to Epic UniverseThe Boring Company, founded and owned by Elon Musk, has been picked to dig tunnels connecting Universal’s Orlando theme parks.
EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival returns with Disney-inspired topiaries, concerts
Read full article: EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival returns with Disney-inspired topiaries, concertsGuests can explore more than 60 Disney character topiaries, over 31 stunning gardens, and unique exhibits across EPCOT’s four neighborhoods.
Volcano Bay joins Florida theme parks going cashless. Here’s how payments work across major parks
Read full article: Volcano Bay joins Florida theme parks going cashless. Here’s how payments work across major parksAccording to Universal, guests will soon be able to pay only with credit or debit cards, Universal Pay, Universal Gift Cards, or tap-to-pay methods at the water park.
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EPCOT’s Frozen Ever After gets tech facelift with new Audio-Animatronics
Read full article: EPCOT’s Frozen Ever After gets tech facelift with new Audio-AnimatronicsThe figures, part of the attraction’s iconic “For the First Time in Forever,” “Let It Go,” and the “In Summer” scenes, have been modernized with advanced technology.
How exactly to plan the ultimate girls trip to Las Vegas
Read full article: How exactly to plan the ultimate girls trip to Las VegasLas Vegas is a classic U.S. travel destination. It’s vibrant, usually packed with people, larger than life, and there’s likely something to do for ANY personality type -- even if you’re not all that into gambling or drinking.
Chicago with the kids: 5 ways to make it a perfect trip to the Windy City
Read full article: Chicago with the kids: 5 ways to make it a perfect trip to the Windy CityWhether you’re just a road trip away from Chicago, you go there on business every so often, or you’d love to visit someday, it’s truly a fantastic city, with so much to offer.
There’s a cool cave in Croatia where you can sip wine and forget about your problems
Read full article: There’s a cool cave in Croatia where you can sip wine and forget about your problemsWhen life gets too stressful, imaging that you're on vacation at an exotic remote location while drinking copious amounts of wine can be the best medicine for getting through a rough day.
You can book a stay at Tony Stark’s cabin right now
Read full article: You can book a stay at Tony Stark’s cabin right nowAs we continue to mourn Iron Man (we’ll never really stop, will we?), there’s some good news for die-hard fans of “Avengers: Endgame”: The last place Tony Stark called home, and his funeral site (RIP Tony!) is up for grabs on Airbnb.
5 places that aren’t on your California bucket list, but they will be after you read this
Read full article: 5 places that aren’t on your California bucket list, but they will be after you read thisRaise your hand if you’re excited for a trip this year, or you’re planning on taking a vacation in the near future.
5 convincing reasons why you should visit Colorado for your next trip
Read full article: 5 convincing reasons why you should visit Colorado for your next tripThere seems to be a buzz in the air -- on social media and in person, more and more people are chatting about the places they’ll go, now that the COVID-19 vaccine is readily available and the world of travel is reopening to the masses.
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More than 400 flights canceled at Orlando International Airport amid massive winter storm across U.S.
Read full article: More than 400 flights canceled at Orlando International Airport amid massive winter storm across U.S.A massive winter storm grounded hundreds of flights at Orlando International Airport, causing headaches for travelers.
Travel + Leisure Co. opens new global headquarters in downtown Orlando
Read full article: Travel + Leisure Co. opens new global headquarters in downtown OrlandoTravel + Leisure Co., a company that runs several vacation club lines, including Worldmark by Wyndham and Margaritaville Vacation Club, celebrated the opening of its new global headquarters in downtown Orlando on Wednesday.
United works to get plane off Orlando runway after flight experiences ‘issue’ upon landing, airline says
Read full article: United works to get plane off Orlando runway after flight experiences ‘issue’ upon landing, airline saysThe Greater Orlando Aviation Authority has confirmed to News 6 that United Airlines flight 2323 from Chicago “experienced an issue upon landing” Sunday at Orlando International Airport, leading to its passengers being disembarked.
🚗 More electric vehicles means less gas tax revenue: How this impacts Florida’s budget
Read full article: 🚗 More electric vehicles means less gas tax revenue: How this impacts Florida’s budgetElectric vehicles are more popular than ever, with 21% of new car sales in the United States being either electric, hybrid, or plug-in hybrid models. One of the unintended consequences of this consumer trend is the effect on gas tax revenue.
8 LYNX routes end in Seminole County. Here’s what’s replacing them
Read full article: 8 LYNX routes end in Seminole County. Here’s what’s replacing themMany Seminole County residents are adjusting to major changes in public transportation after eight LYNX bus routes officially ended this week, replaced by a county-run, on-demand ride-sharing service called Scout.
FAA picks 2 firms to replace 612 outdated radar systems that air traffic controllers rely on
Read full article: FAA picks 2 firms to replace 612 outdated radar systems that air traffic controllers rely onThe federal government has picked two companies to replace 612 radar systems nationwide that date back to the 1980s as part of a multibillion-dollar overhaul of the nation’s air traffic control system.
‘Really glad we got here early:’ Taking a peek at peak holiday travel in Orlando
Read full article: ‘Really glad we got here early:’ Taking a peek at peak holiday travel in OrlandoHoliday travel is peaking at Orlando International Airport as thousands of passengers head home from New Year’s vacations or begin trips to kick off 2026.
Holiday travel delays impact hundreds of flights at Orlando International Airport
Read full article: Holiday travel delays impact hundreds of flights at Orlando International AirportTravelers returning home after Christmas packed Orlando International Airport on Thursday, with many facing flight delays and cancellations amid record holiday travel.
Visitors trade winter chill for Central Florida sunshine on Christmas
Read full article: Visitors trade winter chill for Central Florida sunshine on ChristmasVisitors from across North America traded traditional winter scenes for sand and surf this Christmas Eve, as Central Florida’s beaches drew holiday crowds seeking warmth and sunshine.
Holiday travel set to break records with more than 122M Americans on the move. Here’s how it looks in Florida
Read full article: Holiday travel set to break records with more than 122M Americans on the move. Here’s how it looks in FloridaHoliday travel is expected to break records again this year, with more than 122 million Americans projected to be on the move, according to AAA.
Big breakthrough on ‘Sloth Fever’ cases in Florida. Here’s what experts found
Read full article: Big breakthrough on ‘Sloth Fever’ cases in Florida. Here’s what experts foundAfter “Sloth Fever” began spreading into Central Florida last year, experts with the University of Florida say they’ve managed a huge breakthrough in their research.
Winter Garden weighs e-bike rules for safety boost. Here’s how much you could be fined
Read full article: Winter Garden weighs e-bike rules for safety boost. Here’s how much you could be finedThe city of Winter Garden is considering new rules to regulate e-bikes and motor scooters to improve public safety.
Orlando Sanford International Airport expands with new hangar projects
Read full article: Orlando Sanford International Airport expands with new hangar projectsOrlando Sanford International Airport is growing with hundreds of millions of dollars in development projects in the works. On Wednesday, our News 6 team got an inside look at one of the newest buildings that is part of the changing landscape at the airport.
Record travel expected for Christmas, New Year’s. Here are best, worst times to hit the road
Read full article: Record travel expected for Christmas, New Year’s. Here are best, worst times to hit the roadAAA projects that 122.4 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from Dec. 20 through Jan. 1.