Big news for Orlando! Central Florida’s first Brightline train has officially arrived in Orlando. It is one of 10 train sets that will serve Brightline’s Orlando extension, which is set to open in early 2023. The new “Bright Blue 2” trainset was delivered to the passenger operator’s Vehicle Maintenance Facility,
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SeaWorld has put in a bid at $3.4 billion to take over Cedar Fair
Cedar Fair, the owner of Sandusky’s Cedar Point and several other amusement parks across North America, has received a takeover bid by SeaWorld Entertainment worth a reported $3.4 billion. SeaWorld made a bid of about $60 per unit in cash for Sandusky, Ohio-based Cedar Fair. Deliberations are ongoing, and it’s
This magical home for sale near Disney World gives us Encanto vibes
Many Disney fans adore the magical home shown in Encanto. Well, if you wish to live in a home that copies Encanto’s style, then you should check out this property listing for a house near Walt Disney World! The Orlando estate for sale is a tropical luxury home on the
Coldest weather in 4 years hitting Central Florida this weekend
The coldest weather in the past four years is hitting central Florida this weekend! A very strong Arctic front arrives in the area on Friday, with lows falling to the 30’s at night. Saturday should be sunny and breezy but the cold will keep the day’s temperature in the ’40s.
Raising Cane looking to open 12 locations in the Orlando Area
Another food chain is entering the Orlando market. The chicken-finger-focused fast-food chain Raising Cane’s is looking to open at least 12 stores in the Orlando area and at least 25 locations across the state of Florida. “We have 25 locations locked-in in Florida already. And we have a little over
$16 Million Golden Oak Home for sale at Walt Disney World
An incredible $16 million dollar luxury home is now for sale on the market at Golden Oak. Golden Oak is a Disney Resort community located inside Walt Disney World Resort. Many people drive by the community entrance while traveling to Magic Kingdom. It’s incredible to be able to enjoy a
Bob Saget dead at age 65 in Orlando Hotel Room
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office has just reported that Comedian Bob Saget was pronounced dead in an Orlando Hotel room just moments ago. Earlier today, deputies were called to the Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes for a call about an unresponsive man in a hotel room. The man was identified as
Thousands of flights canceled globally amid omicron surge
Airlines canceled thousands of flights worldwide on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day amid a surge in COVID-19 cases caused by the spread of the recently identified omicron variant. The cancellations include more than 510 set to depart on Christmas Eve and over 235 set for Christmas Day within, into or
Permit suggests a new Disney Store is coming to Orlando
With the Disney Store closing down most stores in the United States, it comes to us as a big surprise to see a new permit filed with Orange County Florida for construction on a possible new Disney Store on International Drive in the Orlando Area. Related – List of Disney
Opening date announced for Terminal C at the Orlando Airport
Orlando International Airport is close to finishing its newest terminal. Terminal C at the airport has reached the 87% percent completion threshold. Related: Orlando Airport adds Mad Tea Party Photo-Op for Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Below is a list of the scheduled plans: South Terminal C Opening Date Set
Orlando Water Parks closed due to cold weather next couple of days
Waterparks around Orlando will be closed the next few days as a cold front moves through the area. Right now the temp in the Orlando area is a comfortable 64 degrees. Here are the latest closings due to cold weather: Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park: closed Tuesday and Wednesday, reopening Thursday.
SeaWorld Orlando Launches Black Friday Deals
SeaWorld Orlando Launches Black Friday Deals. With the Holidays in full swing in Central Florida, Seaworld has come out strong this year. Seaworld Christmas Celebration started last week, and now they have announced Black Friday deals that are sure to make a great gift for under the tree. Guests can
Seaworld Orlando Christmas Celebration Begins November 12th, With all the Sights, Sounds, and Tastes of the Holiday Season
Seaworld Orlando Christmas Celebration Begins November 12th, With all the Sights, Sounds, and Tastes of the Holiday Season. I cannot tell you how magical SeaWorld’s Holidays are without taking up a few paragraphs, it must be experienced first hand. The Hot Chocolate, the Ice Show, The Reimagined Nativity meets “It’s
Disney honored by Valencia College for bringing education to students across Central Florida.
For more than 20 years, Walt Disney World has been a proud supporter of Valencia College in bringing education to students across Central Florida. The faculty and staff of Valencia College recently gave praise to Disney for their contributions to the institution. Related: B Resort & Spa in Orlando Lights
