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Simpsons' Springfield comes to life at Universal Studios
Woo Hoo! Springfield, hometown to America’s favorite animated family, The Simpsons, comes to life at Universal Orlando Resort this summer. The expansive, new area within Universal Studios will be anchored by the mega-attraction, The Simpsons Ride, and will allow guests to enter the world of The Simpsons like never before. ...
Orlando Museum of Art names Volunteer of the Year
The Orlando Museum of Art honored Ted Brown at a reception on May 9th by naming him the Orlando Museum of Art Volunteer of the Year. The museum is aided by the work of over 600 volunteers each year. Ted is a well-known and successful lawyer and Chairman of the ...
Giant American crocodile arrives at Gatorland
This has been an exciting week for Gatorland as it has received dozens of giant alligators and crocodiles from Everglades Wonder Gardens in Bonita Springs. None larger than Wednesday's newest arrival, Bonecrusher II, who measures in at 15-feet and roughly 1,400 lbs. The giant American crocodile is a direct descendant ...
Orlando Philharmonic to purchase The Plaza Live
On Wednesday, the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra announced it is in the process of purchasing The Plaza Live, located at 425 N. Bumby Avenue, near downtown Orlando. The Philharmonic is planning extensive renovations to the historic building to create office space, a rehearsal hall and a music library, and update the ...
Mad Cow Theatre receives $250,000 grant
Mad Cow Theatre is pleased to announce the award of a $250,000 grant as part of the Orange County Arts and Cultural Affairs Cultural Facilities program, to be used for the equipping of our new facility at 54 West Church Street. This grant is matched with $250,000 in gifts from ...
GATORLAND is new home to 70 animals from closing theme park
GATORLAND is pleased to announce the acquisition of over 70 animals from the recently closed, family-owned Florida theme park, Everglades Wonder Gardens. The transfer from the Bonita Springs animal sanctuary encompasses a wide variety of Florida wildlife including giant alligators, raccoons, scarlet ibis, bobcats, huge pythons and boa constrictors, rattlesnakes, ...
Blue Man Group exhibit "Making Waves" at Orlando Science Center
Blue Man Group—Making Waves, the national touring exhibit supported by Harman/Becker Automotive Systems, created by the Boston Children’s Museum and Blue Man Group, and powered by JBL®, will open at Orlando Science Center on Saturday, May 25. The 1,500-square-foot exhibit—designed to bring together science and art—will take the whole family ...
Duffy's partners with Melbourne cinema for "movie and a meal" deal
Duffy’s Sports Grill is proud to announce that it has teamed up with an old favorite among Melbourne residents, the city’s movie theater, Premiere Theaters’ Oaks 10 Cinema. The neighborhood restaurant continues to show its MVP status as it supports the local community. This new partnership was created to not ...
Busch Gardens premiers new Madagascar live show
Busch Gardens® Tampa’s newest live stage show “Madagascar Live! Operation: Vacation” premieres on May 18 in Stanleyville Theater. Guests will party along the characters from DreamWorks Animation’s hit Madagascar franchise, including Alex the Lion, Gloria the Hippo and King Julien on a vacation adventure at Busch Gardens Tampa. To celebrate ...
Actor John Stamos prepares for battle with Transformers
Famed actor and musician John Stamos “rolled out” to Universal Orlando Resort yesterday, May 13, 2013, where he was recruited as a NEST agent by the larger-than-life Autobots, Optimus Prime and Bumblebee. The Autobots are preparing for battle against the Decepticons before the highly-anticipated, mega-attraction, TRANSFORMERS: The Ride – 3D, ...
Titusville kayaking tour recognized as "Most Admired Entrepreneurial Business"
A Day Away Kayak Tours has been honored with a recognition by Space Coast Business in its selection as "The Most Admired Entrepreneurial Businesses," as seen in the March 2013 issue of Space Coast Business. Mike Mahan, the owner of A Day Away Kayak Tours commented on the recognition: "This ...
Universal announces Wizarding World of Harry Potter expansion
Universal Studios announced Wednesday the expansion of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley. Scheduled to open in 2014, the world’s first centrally themed, multi-park experience expands The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley across both Universal Orlando theme parks. The new area will bring to ...
Harley Clifford wins Nautique Wake Games
Putting an exclamation point on four days of progressive riding across 24 divisions at the Nautique Wake Games presented by Rockstar, Harley Clifford took top honors in the Pro Men’s finals, the event’s elite division. Nicola Butler also went home a champion, putting in a top notch performance to claim ...
U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame inducts 3 members
Space Shuttle astronauts Curt Brown, Eileen Collins and Bonnie Dunbar, Ph.D., on April 20, 2013 joined an elite group of American space heroes with their induction into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame® during a ceremony at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. The three astronauts join the ranks of legendary ...
LEGOLAND® brings back police, fire and EMS appreciation days
As a special thank you, LEGOLAND® Florida is bringing back Police, Fire and EMS Appreciation Days to honor our everyday heroes that work tirelessly to protect and serve our cities across the country. Police officers, fire fighters and EMS employees will receive a free one-time single day admission to LEGOLAND ...
KINGS Bowl opens on International Drive
KINGS Bowl Orlando opens its doors to the public Thursday, April 18 at 6 p.m. in the "I-Drive Live" project on Orlando's world-famous corridor, International Drive. It’s the first Florida location for KINGS Bowl, the Boston-based, dining, bowling and entertainment venue that pioneered the upscale bowling revolution in 2003. The ...
Magic unveil new look for "Silver Season"
In celebration of the Orlando Magic’s silver season, the team has unveiled a commemorative 25th Anniversary logo. This additional look celebrates the past, incorporates the present and previews the future. As the team and the Magic brand continues to grow, the logo meshes the original pinstripe jersey design with the ...
KINGS brings upscale bowling experience to Orlando
KINGS Bowl, the Boston-based, dining, bowling and entertainment venue that pioneered the upscale bowling revolution in 2003, is scheduled to open its first Florida location on April 15, 2013 in the "I-Drive Live" project on Orlando's world-famous corridor, International Drive. KINGS first opened its doors in 2003 in the heart ...
Big Time Rush to perform big time show at Universal Orlando
Universal Orlando Resort announced one of the powerhouse acts performing at the 2013 Summer Concert Series. Big Time Rush will return to the Universal Studios Florida Music Plaza stage on Sat., June 8. Summer Concert Series features six nights of incredible performances, including some of the biggest names in the ...
Dan Newlin, deputies and the Easter Bunny deliver smiles to sick children
Kids at the Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children in Orlando were left smiling, long after receiving a personal visit from the Easter Bunny on Saturday. Orange County Sheriff’s Office deputies – reserve and full-time – teamed up with The Easter Bunny Foundation to deliver 250 new plush toy bunnies to ...
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