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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 Orlando’s history makers. This tour shows you the haunted side
Read full article: Greenwood Cemetery is the eternal home of Orlando’s history makers. This tour shows you the haunted sideGreenwood 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.
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.
US fines American Airlines $50 million over mishandling of disabled passengers and wheelchairs
Read full article: US fines American Airlines $50 million over mishandling of disabled passengers and wheelchairsThe U.S. government is fining American Airlines $50 million for failing to provide wheelchair assistance to passengers with disabilities and damaging thousands of wheelchairs over a five-year period.
Can’t wait for The Canopy in Orlando? Here are 3 underpass parks around the US to check out
Read full article: Can’t wait for The Canopy in Orlando? Here are 3 underpass parks around the US to check outOne of Orlando’s busiest highways will soon double as a vibrant oasis for residents to gather. The city of Orlando released a first look at The Canopy, a project to develop the vacant space under Interstate 4. As you wait in anticipation of The Canopy’s opening day, take a look at these three similar underpass parks to make the time pass a little easier.
‘400 years of life:’ Que Throm and Cicero Greathouse defined querencia
Read full article: ‘400 years of life:’ Que Throm and Cicero Greathouse defined querencia"Querencia" is a Spanish concept with meanings as vague as a place of belonging to as specific as the spot in an arena where a wounded bull rests. Read about how the relationship and adventure shared by artists Que Throm and Cicero Greathouse impacted Orlando and why their life together can be described by no better word.
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 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.
Melbourne Orlando International Airport helps local economy take flight
Read full article: Melbourne Orlando International Airport helps local economy take flightFifteen years ago, when the housing market crashed and the Space Shuttle program was coming to an end, there were real concerns about the future in Melbourne.
COMING SOON: Busch Gardens Tampa Bay to open all new kid-friendly Wild Oasis realm
Read full article: COMING SOON: Busch Gardens Tampa Bay to open all new kid-friendly Wild Oasis realmGet lost in the immersive sights and sounds of the rainforest as you make your way through all new animal exhibits and attractions at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s Wild Oasis realm.
Company breaking ground in Florida wants to build airplane that can go from NYC to London in 90 minutes
Read full article: Company breaking ground in Florida wants to build airplane that can go from NYC to London in 90 minutesThe city of Jacksonville is set to break ground on a new hypersonic testing facility.
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 comptroller’s office.
Orlando International Airport expects thousands more Labor Day travelers this year
Read full article: Orlando International Airport expects thousands more Labor Day travelers this yearOrlando International Airport has forecast a 1.4% increase in passenger traffic during the 2024 Labor Day travel period compared to last year.
United Airlines flight attendants vote to authorize strike ahead of Labor Day travel
Read full article: United Airlines flight attendants vote to authorize strike ahead of Labor Day travelOver 90% of United Airlines flight attendants represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA have voted to authorize a strike if management fails to agree to signifigant improvements, according to a news release.
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 comptroller’s office.
Florida-bound passengers evacuated at Ohio airport after crew reports plane has mechanical issue
Read full article: Florida-bound passengers evacuated at Ohio airport after crew reports plane has mechanical issuePassengers aboard a Florida-bound plane were evacuated onto a taxiway at an Ohio airport after a mechanical issue forced the crew to abort a takeoff.
Spirit Airlines is going upscale. In a break from its history, it will offer fares with extra perks
Read full article: Spirit Airlines is going upscale. In a break from its history, it will offer fares with extra perksSpirit Airlines is about to roll out tickets that include perks like free snacks and no fee for checking a bag.
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.
‘Getting lucky:’ Do people in The Villages put loofahs on their cars? Here’s what to know
Read full article: ‘Getting lucky:’ Do people in The Villages put loofahs on their cars? Here’s what to knowIt’s a popular joke in Central Florida that some residents of The Villages have been seen with loofahs on their vehicles. But is there any truth to the rumors?
US Transportation Department investigates Delta as airline struggles to recover from CrowdStrike crash
Read full article: US Transportation Department investigates Delta as airline struggles to recover from CrowdStrike crashIn the days since a botched software update pushed to Windows users worldwide brought several major U.S. airlines to a halt, the U.S. Department of Transportation now says it’s investigating Delta over why it still hasn’t fully restored operations.
Safety regulators are investigating another low flight by a Southwest jet, this time in Florida
Read full article: Safety regulators are investigating another low flight by a Southwest jet, this time in FloridaFederal officials are investigating an incident in which a Southwest Airlines jet flew as low as 150 feet over water while it was still about 5 miles from its intended landing spot in Tampa, Florida.
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.
Flights canceled at Central Florida airports while worldwide technology outage forces ground stops
Read full article: Flights canceled at Central Florida airports while worldwide technology outage forces ground stopsMajor airlines including Delta, United and American report ground stops due to a global technology disruption.
Orlando grandma arrested in Turks and Caicos over ammo in carry-on returns home
Read full article: Orlando grandma arrested in Turks and Caicos over ammo in carry-on returns homeShe was originally taken into custody after two bullets were found in her carry-on bag during a surprise Mother’s Day vacation to the Turks and Caicos.
The two largest cruise ships in the world set sail from Florida. Here’s how they compare
Read full article: The two largest cruise ships in the world set sail from Florida. Here’s how they compareWhile impressive in size, Utopia of the Seas is second to Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas, which is the world’s largest cruise ship.
Here are 8 of the best downtown areas in Florida. See if your favorite made the list
Read full article: Here are 8 of the best downtown areas in Florida. See if your favorite made the listThe World Atlas released a listing of eight of the best downtown areas in Florida, with several Central Florida cities making the cut.
The July 4th holiday rush is on. TSA expects to screen a record number of travelers this weekend
Read full article: The July 4th holiday rush is on. TSA expects to screen a record number of travelers this weekendA long Fourth of July holiday weekend in the United States is expected to create new travel records.
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 comptroller’s office, but the county still had a better May than it did in 2023 — by about $2.2 million.
Florida gas prices drop to lowest since mid-February. But decline may soon stop
Read full article: Florida gas prices drop to lowest since mid-February. But decline may soon stopFlorida gas prices have declined over the past three weeks, but the reduced rate is predicted to stall in coming weeks, according to the American Automobile Association Auto Club Group.
🛵 8 years into America’s e-scooter experiment, what have we learned?
Read full article: 🛵 8 years into America’s e-scooter experiment, what have we learned?When the sharing economy took off in the 2010s and upended entire industries, the firmest proponents of the model heralded it as an economic revolution that would help slash emissions.
Google AI finds travel deals, itinerary for vacation destinations
Read full article: Google AI finds travel deals, itinerary for vacation destinationsFlorida residents who are getting set to plan a trip for the perfect summer destination may be able to get a bargain price with the help of AI and Google.
Universal unveils ‘Premium Scream’ Halloween Horror Nights experience. Here’s what it includes
Read full article: Universal unveils ‘Premium Scream’ Halloween Horror Nights experience. Here’s what it includesA new one-night experience for Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights promises smaller crowds and shorter wait times.
Passengers on Florida-bound Spirit flight told to prepare for water landing
Read full article: Passengers on Florida-bound Spirit flight told to prepare for water landingPassengers headed to Florida were told to prepare for a possible water landing after the aircraft was turned around due to an apparent mechanical problem.
Travelers trying to beat the Memorial Day rush are seeing flight delays and higher prices
Read full article: Travelers trying to beat the Memorial Day rush are seeing flight delays and higher pricesAirlines are struggling to keep flights on time heading into the Memorial Day holiday weekend, but at least cancellations have been relatively modest so far.
Orlando woman arrested in Turks and Caicos after 2 bullets found in luggage, police say
Read full article: Orlando woman arrested in Turks and Caicos after 2 bullets found in luggage, police sayTwo bullets found in luggage at an airport in the Turks and Caicos led to an Orlando woman’s arrest this week, police say.
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.
Spaghetti rails? Scorching temps could cause even more SunRail delays
Read full article: Spaghetti rails? Scorching temps could cause even more SunRail delaysFlorida has been experiencing a heat streak over the past week, consistently reaching highs in the 90s — though “feels-like” temps have been even hotter.