Boardwalk Bowl hosts festive holiday activities throughout December. If you are in the central Florida area for the Holidays, there are many options for a night out. Bowling is one of those options and this is actually where we go out for a fun night away from the parks. Celebrating the
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Disney Introduces New 50 for 50 VoluntEARS Challenge
For 50 years, Walt Disney World Resort has been an integral part of the Central Florida community. Through programs like Disney VoluntEARS, the Disney Company connects its Cast Members with local leaders and nonprofit organizations to bring awareness and support to crucial foundations throughout the area. Related: Disney donates coins
Covid cases in Florida drop drastically ahead of Disney World 50th Anniversary
Covid cases in Florida drop drastically ahead of Disney World’s 50th Anniversary. Back in August, Covid cases spiked in Florida with over 150,000 new cases reported, since then, new cases have dropped dramatically. Either due to the cyclical nature of the pandemic or the total number of people becoming fully
Raising Cane’s explores future locations near Disney World
Raising Cane’s is exploring the Orlando area for its next 2 locations, sources are saying. The Loop West Shopping Center in Kissimmee and near Lake Nona at Narcoossee Road and Vickrey Place may be the lucky winners. This will mark the 4th major food franchise expanding to the Central Florida
Gary Sinise Foundation to Launch Chapter in Central Florida
On Tuesday, the Gary Sinise Foundation served meals to firefighters in Orlando, FL. The meal was not just a meal, but also marked a milestone for the Foundation, as they are preparing to open their very first chapter in Central Florida. Karen Connors, who will serve as the Central Florida
Possible Train Station at Disney World in Advanced Negotiations
Earlier this year it was announced that Virgin Trains wanted to build a train station near Walt Disney World for a line that would run from Central Florida to South Florida. Disney and Virgin have both confirmed that they are in “advanced talks” about a station on or near theme-park
Disney Invests $1.5 Million in Valencia College Culinary Arts and Hospitality Program
Disney Invests $1.5 Million in Valencia College Culinary Arts and Hospitality Program. The Walt Disney Company has made a $1.5 million investment in the reimagination and relocation of Valencia College’s culinary arts and hospitality program. The College is creating a new campus in downtown Orlando that will feature state-of-the-art classrooms
Walt Disney World Provided 40,000 Disney Books to Central Florida.
Through a collaboration between Disney, First Book and A gift for teaching, Walt Disney World provided 40,000 Disney books to Central Florida educators, children and families in need during the second annual First Book Family Festival which took place Saturday, May 4, 2019. The 40,000 books donated by Disney Worldwide
Give Kids the World Announces Nationwide Amusement Park Event.
Give Kids the World Village is a non-profit organization based out of central Florida. The Give Kids the World organization fulfills wishes for critically ill children and their families. For the 2019 season the non-profit organization will be partnering with 16 of the nation’s top theme and amusement parts across
Give Kids The World Celebrates 5 Million Scoops and Smiles
Give Kids The World Village marked a very special milestone recently. The non-profit resort has provided critically-ill children and their families with cost-free vacations in central Florida since 1986. The organization has been lauded for giving families that need it most a chance to make memories and enjoy a much-needed
Disney Parks Holiday Transformation Special Coming to Television
If their is one thing Disney Park Fans love its a sneak peek at how the magic is made, especially around the holidays. Every year Disney dazzles guests with gorgeous holiday decorations in their theme parks. With twinkling lights, garland and wreathes strung across the buildings and attractions, and
E-ZPass Can Be Used For Almost All Tolls In Central Florida
Good news to those with an E-ZPass! The Central Florida Expressway Authority and the E-ZPass Group have FINALLY come to an agreement and effective September 1, 2018, motorists who have an E-ZPass transponder will be able to use it for nearly all toll roads in Central Florida! “Orlando is the
NEW! The Great LEGO Race VR Coaster – LEGOLAND Florida
This weekend we got to be some of the first to experience Legoland’s newest coaster attraction: The Great LEGO Race Virtual Reality Coaster. The first VR coaster #BuiltforKids in a 360 degree brick-built world! This awesome coaster merges the virtual reality world of LEGOS as you’ve seen them
Central Florida-area Businesses Highlighted at Epcot International Festival of the Arts
Yesterday kicked off the Second Annual Epcot International Festival of the Arts. The festival features various artisans from the around the world including those more local from the Central Florida area. Todd Bright, a former animator for Walt Disney World Feature Animation Orlando, went on to open his own business, Bright
