Russian sci-fi rumination 'Stalker' screens at More Q Than A

by Jessica Bryce Young on June 28, 2017 at 9:03AM

New York unveils plans for memorial to Pulse victims, LGBTQ community

by Monivette Cordeiro on June 27, 2017 at 1:43PM

Terry DeCarlo, executive director of the GLBT Community Center of Central Florida, said he was proud to stand by Cuomo when the governor announced the memorial would be dedicated to the Pulse victims. "It warms my heart to see it taking the next step today as the governor announces the designer of the memorial," DeCarlo said in a statement.

A new hotel is rumored to be headed to WDW, but Disney might not be building it

by Ken Storey on June 27, 2017 at 8:34AM

Disney says animatronic Trump will have speaking role in Hall of Presidents

by Kristin James on June 26, 2017 at 1:09PM

Contrary to previous information, President Donald Trump's animatronic robot at Disney's Hall of Presidents won't be muzzled. Back in May, Vice's Motherboard spoke to an anonymous Disney cast member who talked of a possible rollback of the attraction to an older format.

Mermaids that are paid by the State of Florida featured in Vogue magazine

by Ken Storey on June 26, 2017 at 10:13AM

Since then various updates to the facilities, including restoring the original clamshell-style roof of the underwater theater, have taken place. The mermaids made their first international trip in 2010 when they visited the Sea Life Aquarium London as part of a six-day international trip promoting Florida State Parks.

Fun Spot opens a wild wooden coaster, but the ride still has surprises to come

by Ken Storey on June 26, 2017 at 9:59AM

Fun Spot America in Kissimmee opened its new wooden coaster, Mine Blower, this weekend. The new coaster is the first permeant thrill ride built at the park since Fun Spot bought it in 2004.

Fringe hit 'Ominous George' gets encore performance at Maxine's on Shine this weekend

by Jessica Bryce Young on June 23, 2017 at 9:00AM

Meet Puff, the shelter dog we hope will be a big loser soon

by Jessica Bryce Young on June 23, 2017 at 8:24AM

TEDxOrlando streams its event this weekend for free

by Monivette Cordeiro on June 23, 2017 at 7:00AM

Orlando's Trinity 'The Tuck' Taylor goes for crown on RuPaul's Drag Race finale

by Monivette Cordeiro on June 22, 2017 at 3:41PM

Real Radio 104.1's Jim Philips announces impending retirement

by Thaddeus McCollum on June 21, 2017 at 12:35PM

The longtime host of WTKS 104.1-FM's "The Philips File" announced yesterday that he will be retiring in January 2018. "I'm retiring.

Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence pay tribute to patron saint Divine at the Venue

by Matthew Moyer on June 21, 2017 at 8:00AM

Studio Ghibli film festival kicks off Sunday afternoon

by Jessica Bryce Young on June 20, 2017 at 5:37PM

“My Neighbor Totoro” (1988) – Sunday, June 25 and Monday, June 26 STUDIO GHIBLI FEST kicks off with one of Studio Ghibli’s most iconic films (and characters) in this family classic from legendary director Hayao Miyazaki. Two young girls, Satsuki and Mei, move with their father to a new house in the countryside.

Watch out, Orlando, the Ark Encounter in Kentucky has a diner and a petting zoo

by Ken Storey on June 20, 2017 at 2:18PM

Plenty of parks have claimed to rival Disney and Universal, but none lived up to the hype. If the riches of Dubai can’t beat Orlando, I doubt the science-denying Evangelicals of Kentucky can.

Orlando Magic signs deal with Disney for jersey patch

by Jessica Bryce Young on June 20, 2017 at 10:51AM

Disney CEO Iger says there's 'a great likelihood' of more Disney parks in China

by Ken Storey on June 20, 2017 at 8:00AM

Disney CEO Bob Iger recently gave an interview with Bloomberg where he addressed the first-year anniversary celebration at Shanghai Disneyland. The resort, which clocked a whopping 11 million guests its first year, well ahead of where the company had expected attendance to be, is the first Disney resort in mainland China.

After being caught off-guard twice last year, Royal Caribbean hires a former Orlando meteorologist

by Ken Storey on June 19, 2017 at 1:43PM

After spending ten years at Fox 35, Jim Van Fleet moved to Tampa in late 2011 to become the Chief Meteorologist at WTSP CBS 10. Contract issues with Fox 35 blocked him from being on-air, to begin with, but the station allowed him to wait out the contract before putting him back on television.

Southwest employee assists little girl who was a complete wreck after leaving Disney World

by Colin Wolf on June 15, 2017 at 3:29PM

A recent video shows a little girl, who was reportedly a teary mess after leaving Walt Disney World, getting a helping hand from an extra nice Southwest employee. Actually, she's giving the flight attendant a helping hand, which seems to take her mind off her soon-to-be-less-Mickeyful life.

Enzian proves 'Die Hard' is not a Christmas movie on Father's Day

by Thaddeus McCollum on June 15, 2017 at 8:00AM

Disney suing over 'excessive' property taxes again

by Kristin James on June 14, 2017 at 2:25PM

Disney isn't happy with their property tax assessments from last year. In fact, they think the assessments are so "excessive" that they're suing.