If you’re traveling to Orlando anytime soon, then keep in mind that Orlando International Airport (MCO) is making safety a priority. The MCO airport has added another layer to the health and safety procedures already in place. At its monthly meeting today, the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) Board approved
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The Promenade at Sunset Walk to Host NYE Concert Starring ‘Collective Soul’
Are you in need of some rocking New Year’s Eve plans? The Promenade at Sunset Walk has you covered with a super fun street party with rock icons, ‘Collective Soul!’ The band will be performing tracks from their acclaimed 2019 album “Blood” and classic hits like “Shine,” “Gel,” “The World I
State Filing shows that Disney World laid off 11,350 cast members
Walt Disney World filed paper work with the state on Thursday confirming that 11,350 of its union employees will be laid off at the end of the year. The unfortunate news is ultimately the result of the global COVID pandemic. Most of those employees – 10,903 of them – are
Orlando’s Most Expensive Home Sold This Week at Disney World
A gorgeous home on Disney World property is currently the most expensive home sold in Orlando area! The residential home is in the stunning neighborhood of Disney’s Golden Oak. Golden Oak The Golden Oak neighborhood was inspired by Walt Disney’s Golden Oak Ranch in Newhall, California. The ranch was a
Disney World Resort Donates School Supplies for Teachers in Central Florida
Walt Disney World Resort is helping a Central Florida nonprofit in making a difference for students returning to local schools. The group, A Gift For Teaching, is an organization that provides free resources and materials to public schools. Both Disney and A Gift For Teaching have worked together for the past two decades. Helping
Disney World has had few to none positive COVID cases since reopening
Many are asking about Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, and SeaWorld Orlando since they reopened during the pandemic. Officials are monitoring the situation at Florida theme parks, but so far it’s been looking good. As of today, Orange County health officials are reassuring the public on how there’s no coronavirus
Worker falls to his death on Starflyer attraction in Orlando
A man working on the Orlando StarFlyer attraction located at International Drive tourist corridor has fallen to his death. The 21-year old man was a employee performing routine maintenance on the attraction. Orange County Fire Rescue officials reported the fatal accident around 7:40 AM today at ICON Park on I-Drive.
Florida Governor extends state of emergency
On Friday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis issued an executive order extending the ongoing state of emergency in Florida for another 60 days. The order was originally issued on March 9th as a response to the coronavirus. The new expiration date for the State of Emergency is now November 3rd, 2020. This
Visit Orlando 13 million dollar campaign for in-state tourists
Visit Florida officials are launching a new marketing campaign designed to encourage in-state travel by Floridians. There’s so much to see in Florida that even the state residents should explore it! Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has been advocating for more tourists to visit the state. “This new intrastate marketing campaign
Universal beating out Disney on theme park attendance
It may surprise some to hear how Universal Orlando’s theme parks are seeing an “uplift in admissions” compared to Disney! Yet, the attendance is down 64% from 2019 crowds, the best figures since the parks re-opened, according to an analyst note from Deutsche Bank. But why is Universal seeing better
No new outbreaks linked to Walt Disney World
Orange County officials on Monday gave credit to Orlando theme parks. So far, there’s been no coronavirus outbreaks linked to either Walt Disney World or Universal Studios Orlando. Last week brought the sixth consecutive week of declines in the rate of new coronavirus cases and the lowest figure in two
Disney World Brightline Station is expected to open by 2022
The Brightline train to Walt Disney World will open in 2022. A financial report suggests a station at Disney World may open soon after service arrives at Orlando International Airport. The upscale, higher-speed train began operating in South Florida in early 2018. While operations are suspended now because of the
Florida Governor Lifts Travel Restrictions on NY, NJ, and CT Travelers
Governor Ron DeSantis has issued an executive order lifting restrictions on people visiting Florida from New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. Tri-State area travelers no longer have to quarantine for 14 days upon arrival to the Sunshine State. (No more waiting two whole weeks to visit Walt Disney World!) .@GovRonDeSantis
Virgin Atlantic to Resume Flights to Orlando
Virgin Atlantic, a UK-based airline, will resume flights to Orlando International Airport on July 20, 2020. Virgin Atlantic is the main carrier from the UK to Orlando. Prior to COVID-19, the airline operated multiple direct flights per day to Orlando from both London and Manchester. The airline will now fly
