Virgin Voyages' cruise ship suites will have 'peek-a-boo' showers and rock-n-roll rider sheets

by Ken Storey on January 22, 2019 at 10:30AM

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The Venue is closing on Sept. 12 and it won't be moving into the Yard at Ivanhoe

by Seth Kubersky on January 21, 2019 at 6:48PM

a jump-off for artists this would become." Blue Star then went on to explain that, although the developers of The Yard gave them "a small extension of like four years," and discussed creating a new theater inside the development that has reshaped the Virgina Drive neighborhood, she has decided to walk away from the project, and will close The Venue's current incarnation on or shortly after its seventh anniversary on Sept. 12.

A pirate-themed hotel is coming to Legoland Florida in 2020

by Sarah Cavacini on January 21, 2019 at 3:06PM

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Everything we know about the huge update coming to Jurassic Park at Universal's Islands of Adventure

by Ken Storey on January 21, 2019 at 11:46AM

Jurassic World and its more recent sequel both heavily featured the raptors, creating a new fan base for these creatures. The breakout popularity of the raptors has caused Universal to add Blue, the most popular of the film’s raptors, to their Raptor Encounter meet-and-greet despite Blue being found in the new Jurassic World park while the land in Orlando being themed to the older Jurassic Park.

Disney's new Star Wars land will likely be getting the world's greatest ride

by Ken Storey on January 21, 2019 at 11:29AM

Scott Trowbridge, who is the lead Imagineer for the project, is drawing heavily from his former attractions, most notably The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man at Islands of Adventure. But unlike Spider-Man, Rise of the Resistance won’t require 3D glasses.

Scottish Highland Games return to Winter Springs this weekend

by Thaddeus McCollum on January 18, 2019 at 9:00AM

New 'Cars' attraction will open at Disney's Hollywood Studios this March

by Elizabeth Gondar on January 17, 2019 at 3:32PM

This morning, Disney announced that its latest attraction, Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy, will officially rev the engines on March 31 at Hollywood Studios. From Disney:

Orlando Museum of Art may be moving to Lake Nona

by Xander Peters on January 17, 2019 at 12:38PM

In 2015, during a press conference with Gentele and OMA's Strategic Planning Committee chairman Ted Brown, it was noted that the Loch Haven Park location was "not viewed as the ideal location" for OMA's future. Research revealed at the conference showed that OMA was seeking space in Orlando's "urban core" – in other words, the downtown area – to better suit the city's more than 72 million annual visitors.

Local artist Synthestruct shows off high-tech art at Orlando Science Center's Otronicon

by Thaddeus McCollum on January 17, 2019 at 7:00AM

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Gilbert King discusses the recently pardoned Groveland Four at Writer's Block Bookstore

by Monivette Cordeiro on January 17, 2019 at 6:00AM

The 'Super Blood Wolf Moon' will be visible over Orlando this weekend

by Jessica Bryce Young on January 16, 2019 at 1:35PM

Florida Reps. Eskamani and Smith lead Orlando arts funding town hall

by Seth Kubersky on January 16, 2019 at 11:48AM

young people's concerts this last fall. We do that as a partner to the school system, and only a healthy arts organization can be a healthy and strong partner...The stability and strength and growth is what allows us to be good educational partners.

Guests witnessed the birth of a new baby giraffe at Disney's Animal Kingdom

by Elizabeth Gondar on January 15, 2019 at 3:56PM

Kilimanjaro safaris was temporarily closed while the giraffe gave birth to her six-foot tall calf at around 2 p.m. It's still unknown whether the baby giraffe is male or female.

Disney just made their timeshare program a lot less appealing

by Ken Storey on January 15, 2019 at 10:36AM

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After years of speculation, Disney World's last remaining nightclub might finally be closing

by Ken Storey on January 15, 2019 at 10:26AM

With the Rix Lounge at Coronado Springs becoming a full-service restaurant and the still sorely missed Pleasure Island district all but a distant memory, the final nightclub at Walt Disney World is the often-overlooked Atlantic Dance Hall. This large club, also known as the Atlantic Dance Club, has been a staple of the Boardwalk Resort since it opened in 1996.

You now have a shot at seeing 'Hamilton' in Orlando for $10

by Sarah Cavacini on January 14, 2019 at 12:20PM

The mega-hit Broadway show Hamilton is now offering extremely discounted tickets for all performances, even the ones that are sold out. Starting Sunday, Jan. 20, the Dr. Philips Center for the Performing Arts and Hamilton producer Jeffrey Seller will raffle off 40 tickets at $10 each for the Jan. 22 show.

Universal closes one of its oldest restaurants, hopes for new synergy

by Ken Storey on January 14, 2019 at 10:53AM

In recent years, Comcast, the parent company of NBCUniversal, has been focused on bringing more synergy to their theme parks. A simulator ride featuring The Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon opened in 2017.

SeaWorld's last remaining Shamu-themed ride just closed

by Ken Storey on January 14, 2019 at 10:41AM

In Orlando, the Shamu Express is part of the area where the new Sesame Street land is currently being built. This new land will see several current kiddie rides being rethemed along with the addition of new ones.

Fringe Winter Mini-Fest reviews: "You Belong Here" and "The Asylum of Doctor Moreau"

by Seth Kubersky on January 12, 2019 at 4:26PM

The third annual Orlando Fringe Winter Mini-Fest continues at Orlando Shakes through Sunday, Jan. 13. Click here for more reviews from the festival.

Fringe Winter Mini-Fest reviews: 'Spare the Rod' and 'Heart Attacks and Other Blessings'

by Seth Kubersky on January 11, 2019 at 2:03PM

Heart Attacks & Other Blessings It would be easy to assume that Chase Padgett, the former Orlando resident who scored big hits with 6 Guitars and Nashville Hurricane before scoring a sweet cruise ship gig, leads a charmed life. But his latest solo musical strips away his previous persona of stoned ironic detachment, instead unveiling a deeply personal story of how he survived an oceanic cardiac arrest at age 34.