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Win an Orlando Vacation for 50 Friends and Family

Visit Orlando’s Most Magical Gathering Contest will award 1 winner and up to 49 friends/family with an experience of a lifetime at Walt Disney World Resort.
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Taste of Space Begins This Fall

The Kennedy Space Center is cooking up something scrumptious for this year's Taste of Space: Fall Bites event.
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ICON Park Offers Halloween Discount, Light Show in October

From October 1st to October 31st, visitors can bring a little ballerina, pirate or princess out to ICON Park for a free ride on The Wheel for Halloween.
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Monster Jam World Finals Returns to Orlando in 2022

The Monster Jam World Finals® returns to Orlando May 21-22, 2022 at Camping World Stadium.
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Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining Extended Through 10/17

Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining will run through October 17, giving food enthusiasts an additional two weeks to experience some of Orlando’s best cuisine.
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Ice Breaker: SeaWorld Orlando Plans Big for 2022

SeaWorld Orlando is getting ready to continue their hot streak with its coolest new coaster, Ice Breaker now set to open in February of 2022.
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ICON Park Honors First Responders on 20th Anniversary of 9/11

In honor of the 20th anniversary of 9/11, ICON Park will be offering free rides on The Wheel for police officers, firefighters and paramedics.
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Local Waterpark Recognizes First Responders with Free Admission

Daytona Lagoon will honor those who serve and protect the public with free waterpark admission on September 11th and 12th.
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Reservations Open: Neptune One Spaceship Offers Dazzling Views

Our atmosphere stretches for hundreds of miles into space, Spaceship Neptune flies above 99% of it.
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World’s Largest Break Dancing National Final Set for Orlando

Red Bull BC One Camp makes an official return, featuring three days of educational dance programming that will take place in Orlando August 20-22.
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Disney On Ice presents Mickey’s Search Party Brings the Magic to Orlando

Tickets will go on sale on August 3, 2021.
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Proposed Express Service to Universal, I-Drive Area

Take a look at the map and schedule for the proposed express service to Universal Orlando and I-Drive resort area.
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Brendan Fraser Joins Celebrities at MegaCon Orlando

MegaCon Orlando added Brendan Fraser, famous for his recurring role on the Revenge of the Mummy attraction at Universal Orlando Resort.
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Florida is 4th Most Hurt State by European Travel Ban

In a new report on the States Hurt the Most by the European Travel Ban, Florida is the 4th most hurt state.
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The Winner of Orlando’s Most Loved Animal Competition is…

The competition was fierce among the four animal contestants vying to be featured on a Frontier Airlines plane tail as Orlando's most loved animal.
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ICON Park Signs, Opens 12 Tenants in 12 Months

In the peak of the pandemic from April 2020 to April 2021, ICON Park signed or opened 12 new tenants.
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Universal Orlando Drops Face Masks Indoors, Joining SeaWorld Parks

Just in time for a very busy and very hot holiday weekend, Universal Orlando Resort will no longer require face masks for guests.
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Magical Travels by Desiree: Local Orlando Glass Slipper Concierge Travel Advisor

What can you expect from a Travel Advisor, and what difference does the agency make for the client?
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87% of U.S. Travelers Planning Summer Travel; 51% Considering Orlando

The summer travel outlook for Orlando is expected to be extremely strong based on traveler sentiment.
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Sniffing Out Pet-Friendly Hotels

A road trip really is better when you have a furry family member beside you.
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I-Ride Trolleys Set Summer Return for Service

I-Ride Trolleys Set Summer Return for Service
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Out of This World NASA Experience at The Mall at Millenia

Everyone is invited to enjoy immersive NASA themed areas and photo stations from April 16th - May 16th.
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Amtrak Connects US: A Vision to Grow Rail Service Across America

“President Biden’s infrastructure plan is what this nation has been waiting for," said Amtrak CEO Bill Flynn.
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Immersive Van Gogh Is Coming to Orlando

The Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit is coming to Orlando.
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McDonald’s at Disney World Wins Design Award

The McDonald’s Net Zero Quick Service Restaurant Rebuild in Kissimmee won a national design award.
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This is the Great Zax Bypass

As average Americans, we find ourselves in the midst of what is now being referred to as a Culture War.
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Super Bowl Champ Tom Brady Goes to Disney World

The seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady made the promise, and kept his word again.
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Last Chance: ICON Park Hosts Easter Bunny Garden Experience

Have you heard that everyone’s favorite furry friend is hopping over to ICON Park?
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With Increased Demand and Funding, Amtrak Restores 12 Long Distance Routes to Daily Service

From New York City to the California coast; from Florida beaches to the Sierra Nevada; and from the Windy City to heart of the Big Easy, Amtrak’s world-famous long distance routes offer countless itineraries to over 500 destinations from coast to coast.
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‘Sunny’ the Yeti Introduced to Daytona Beach Community

Daytona Lagoon introduced its new yeti mascot, Sunny, to the public.
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