Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Epcot's Garden Rocks lineup | Epcot arts fest | New Universal coaster

First look: Epcot arts fest’s big lamp, flurry of Figment • New Universal Studios coaster will be Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift
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Epcot's Garden Rocks lineup | Epcot arts fest | New Universal coaster

Epcot: Garden Rocks lineup includes Information Society, 98 Degrees, Katrina

Six new acts set for Flower & Garden Festival concerts.

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First look: Epcot arts fest's big lamp, flurry of Figment

Oversized Genie prop is fresh addition to Disney World festival

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New Universal Studios coaster will be Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift

New thrill ride will open in 2027; but park closing Fast & Furious: Supercharged ride.

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History center spotlights animation process, Disney productions

'Animationland' is hands-on experience, and museum looks back at Orlando's efforts.

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Location revealed for Mattel's new toy-themed waterpark

Mattel's new indoor waterpark will be big enough to fit a life-sized Barbie Dream House. Get the latest details on the attraction, slated to open in 2028.

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Epcot: Diving into 40 years of the Seas

Change has been a constant at attraction, but it still has manatees, a giant aquarium and a conservation message. Coming soon: Sea dragons.

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Preview: Epcot arts fest leans into Broadway, new eats, Lorcana

Disney World's first festival of 2026 features daily concerts, trading cards, Plate of Impossible Bites.

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SeaWorld concert lineup: Flo Rida, Gene Simmons, Smash Mouth, Tiffany, more

Seven Seas Food Festival and performance start later this month

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Magic overwhelmed by Thunder | Dr. Phillips' Wells steps down | UCF fined for court-storming

Dr. Phillips lifer Rodney Wells steps down as head football coach • UCF fined $25,000 for court-storming during Texas Tech win
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Magic overwhelmed by Thunder | Dr. Phillips' Wells steps down | UCF fined for court-storming

Beede’s Breakdown: Magic overwhelmed by host Thunder

With the NBA trade deadline set for 3 p.m. Thursday, the Magic return home from Oklahoma City to face the Nets at Kia Center that evening.

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Dr. Phillips lifer Rodney Wells steps down as head football coach

After 15 seasons as head coach and 24 years as a football coach at Dr. Phillips High, Rodney Wells has decided to resign from his position. He will remain in his administrative role.

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UCF fined $25,000 for court-storming during Texas Tech win

Fans rushed the floor at Addition Financial Arena during the team's 88-80 win over the then-No. 11 team.

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NBA trade deadline approaches for Magic: 'You try not to think about it'

The Magic could look different the next time they step on the Kia Center after facing the Thunder on the road Tuesday night. The NBA trade deadline is Thursday afternoon.

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UCF football to host FIU in non-conference matchup in 2030

This would be the seventh meeting between the two in-state programs, but the first since 2017.

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This is not your grandfather's National Signing Day | Football Insider

Talented players like Aaron Hardy of Boone or Sabby Meassick of Tohopekaliga are now afterthoughts in recruiting, in large part due to the NCAA transfer portal, where coaches can pick seasoned players over high school seniors.

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DeSantis, MLB commissioner say Rays 'belong in Tampa Bay'

But league head Rob Manfred says, "There are alternatives in Florida" if latest stadium plan falls short, a seeming reference to Orlando as a possible home for the team.

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Chris Perkins: Here's where I'd start this Miami Dolphins rebuild . . .

I'd draft a CB in the first round and make that a position of strength. Then you go edge rusher, OL and DT with an eye on the QB position the entire time.

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Orange Bowl to host College Football Playoff semifinals for next two years

Last month's Orange Bowl, held at Hard Rock Stadium, was a Jan. 1 CFP quarterfinal between Oregon and Texas Tech. Just 18 days later, Indiana defeated Miami at Hard Rock Stadium in the CFP National Championship game.

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