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Altitude Trampoline Park Debuts Flagship Location in Kissimmee

ltitude Trampoline Park is now home to exciting experiences for kids of all ages, where jumping, flipping, and general exhilaration are all part of the day’s work.

Visit Orlando Names 2021 Board of Directors

Visit Orlando also has a long history of scandals and controversies, so this is a board to keep your eyes on locally.

How to Create a Comprehensive Physical Marketplace In Orlando

Markets Fashion, Clarion Events, and Tarsus Group announced today a co-location of early February 2021 events to create a multi-market physical event in Orlando, Florida for the upcoming fashion buying season. The collaboration between Informa Markets Fashion’s newly announced MAGIC Pop Up Orlando, a women’s and men’s apparel, accessories, and...

Give Kids The World Village Transforms Into Sparkling Winter Wonderland

The first-ever Night of a Million Lights, a walk-through, fully-immersive holiday light spectacular scheduled to dazzle the public through January 3rd.

Disney Losses and Layoffs Continue

Disney continues to see massive losses as the coronavirus pandemic seems to be hitting the company's theme park and resort business worse than others.

Seminole Hard Rock Guitar Hotel Wins Top Award

Seminole Hard Rock and its Guitar Hotel at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood won two top honors at the Global Gaming Awards 2020.

SeaWorld Highlights and Updates So Far in 2020

SeaWorld Entertainment had interesting highlights and updates in its financial results for the third quarter and its report on the first nine months of fiscal year 2020. 

Immerse Yourself In A Million Lights At Leu Gardens ‘Dazzling Nights’ Holiday Event

Orlando’s Harry P. Leu Gardens will transform into a magical wonderland featuring a million dazzling lights and more.

Franklin’s Friends Virtual HOWL-O-WEEN Event

This year, HOWL-O-WEEN will feature an online costume contest as well as a massive Zoom call with lots of surprises...

Traveler Trends and Drivers of Behavior post-COVID-19

Traveler Trends and Drivers of Behavior post-COVID-19 could shed more light on the overall economic recovery and and potential changes and innovation during the tourism/travel recovery.

iFLY Orlando Cleared for Liftoff as Indoor Skydiving Reopens

Safe becomes super-safe at iFLY Orlando as the wind tunnel reopens with new COVID-19 safety precautions.

Margaritaville Orlando Welcomes Guests Back

Margaritaville announced the roll out of their updated health and sanitation standards as the brand's venues begin to reopen.

Shanghai Disney Begins Phased Reopening

Central Florida parks are looking toward Shanghai Disney as an example.

SeaWorld Entertainment Reports Quarterly Results

Prior to the coronavirus pandemic park closures, SeaWorld Entertainment had a strong start to 2020 with record-setting attendance and revenue through the first two months of the year.

Coronavirus Cancels MegaCon Orlando 2020

There will be a "MegaCon Orlando: Limited Edition" on Halloween weekend, between October 30th and November 1st, at the Orange County Convention Center.

Disney Loses $1.4 Billion Due to Coronavirus

The Walt Disney Company reported earnings for the fiscal quarter and the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic was enormous: $1.4 billion.

Florida Air Quality Improves Amid Coronavirus Lockdown

Florida has seen significant improvement in air quality along with reductions of nitrogen dioxide levels.

Hilton Orlando Celebrated as Orange County Pollution Prevention Champion

Orange County Environmental Protection Division announced they are recognizing a local Pollution Prevention champion: Hilton Orlando.

Disney World Most Mentioned Destination for 2020 Travel on Twitter

Where do you want to travel in 2020?

SeaWorld Orlando’s First Launch Coaster Coming Spring 2020

SeaWorld Orlando’s first launch coaster is going to set a record

Epcot’s France Set for Summer 2020 Expansion

New attraction and restaurant

Concept Art for New Attraction Coming Spring 2020 to Disney

More new non-Star Wars stuff coming to Disney in 2020

Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Opening Dec. 5th

Disney is betting big on their upcoming blockbuster attraction Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, set to open December 5th...

Orlando Home to 5 out of 10 Top Amusement Parks in World

According to TripAdvisor's 2019 Traveler's Choice Awards, Orlando is home to 5 out of 10 of the world's top amusement parks. Of course, in Orlando we have theme parks so it's hard to compete. In fact, the top 4 rated parks are all here in Orlando. ...

Universal Orlando Resort Announces 4th Theme Park

“It will build on everything we have done and become the most immersive and innovative theme park we have ever created.  It is an investment in our business, our industry, our team members and our community.”

Orlando Celebrates Strong Year in Tourism, Setting High Expectations for 2019

Orlando has a lot to celebrate after 2018 proved to be a strong year in tourism.

Disney to Build Nature-Inspired Resort on Bay Lake

A new nature-inspired, mixed-use Disney resort will welcome families in 2022 along the picturesque shoreline of Bay Lake.

Kona Grill Expands Menu with Global Flavors

“Kona’s new menu speaks to guests’ growing desire for dishes inspired by flavors and cuisines from around the world with familiar flavors they know and love,” said Timothy Griffin, Director of Culinary Innovation at Kona Grill.

St. Luke’s United Methodist Church To Host 2nd Annual Bazaar

Southwest Orlando's biggest and most anticipated fall and holiday bazaar is celebrating 35 years! St. Luke's United Methodist Church will host it's annual Holiday Bazaar sponsored by the United Methodist Women on: Saturday, November 11 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and Sunday, November 12 from 8:00 a.m. to...