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Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Exploring Epcot's corners | Blue Man Group back | Muppets coaster opening

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Wednesday, April 22, 2026

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Exploring Epcot's corners | Blue Man Group back | Muppets coaster opening

Exploring Epcot’s corners: Marathons, gods, capybaras, more

Walt Disney World’s second-oldest park has many ways to entertain beyond riding and imbibing.

Blue Man Group preps fresh (but familiar) show for new theater

“It’s a really great opportunity to sort of build the show up from scratch,” said Blue Man captain Bhurin Sead.

Disney: Opening day, songs for Muppets roller coaster set

The revamped thrill ride will include five songs covered by Electric Mayhem and feature celebrity cameos such as Wayne Brady, Neil Patrick Harris and Darren Criss.

Hat trick: Hollywood Studios visitors spy new feature over fence

Theme park gets (another) sorcerer’s hat, part of new animation attraction.

State’s theme park report: Injuries aboard Hogwarts Express, 4 coasters

Three incidents were related to Harry Potter attraction at Universal

14 cheapest days to get into Disneyland before summer starts

A family of 4 can get into Disneyland for less than $360 — but they will have to move fast.

Pop quiz: Touring Disney’s Animal Kingdom today

A walk through Disney’s fourth theme park includes new snack, a chubby cheetah and a glimpse of the future.

A nod to the ’90s: Flashing back with Orlando theme parks

The decade showed enormous Disney World growth and the arrival of Universal parks.

Disney update: Peter Pan, Wendy take flight above parade float

‘Disney Starlight’ parade now features two characters ‘flying’ on the streets of Magic Kingdom.

CityWalk: Epic preview center closing soon; Five Guys coming this summer

The entertainment complex is losing Burger King Whopper Bar later this month.

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Magic not overreacting to 1-0 lead | Gators star Thomas Haugh returning | Moser lifts Lightning in overtime

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Wednesday, April 22, 2026

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Magic not overreacting to 1-0 lead | Gators star Thomas Haugh returning | Moser lifts Lightning in overtime

Not overreacting to 1-0 lead, Magic prep for physical Game 2 against Pistons

The Magic have trailed to start each of their last two playoff series. How do they adjust now with a 1-0 series lead over the Pistons?

Gators star Thomas Haugh returns to UF, puts NBA on hold

Florida star Thomas Haugh will return to the Gators, deciding the chance to avenge a bitter end to last season outweighed the likelihood of a first-round selection in the NBA Draft.

They claimed Game 1, but Magic must dodge history to beat Pistons

The last three times the Magic have won Game 1 of an NBA playoff series, Orlando lost the next four games. This year’s group feels confident it can avoid the same fate.

Moser scores in OT as Lightning beat Canadiens in Game 2 and tie first-round series

J.J. Moser scored 12:48 into overtime to give the Tampa Bay Lightning a victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday night, tying the first-round playoff series at 1-1.

Jack Turner inspired by SEC champion Paula Francisco as Gators chase title

Florida golfer Jack Turner enters the SEC Championship aiming to match girlfriend Paula Francisco’s title and lead Gators to another team title.

UCF lands 2027 commitment from 3-star receiver Jamal Robinson Jr.

Jamal Robinson Jr., a three-star product from Mater Academy Charter, becomes one of the first commitments for the Knights’ 2027 recruiting class.

Elly De La Cruz hits 2 of Reds’ 5 home runs in victory over Rays

Tampa Bay starter Steven Matz only lasted three innings after permitting four runs.

State baseball pairings: Lake Minneola’s Whetro aims for 1st final four in 21 years as coach

The Lake Minneola Hawks are among the Central Florida teams playing in high school baseball regional tournaments Friday and Saturday.

Top Players Series: Football offensive line, Reed Ramsier, TFA

Reed Ramsier of Orlando’s The First Academy, has developed into the best offensive lineman in the Orlando area.

Dolphins’ duo of Sullivan, Hafley can begin to set foundation with NFL draft

The Dolphins’ new duo of GM Jon-Eric Sullivan and coach Jeff Hafley will have a chance to build the foundation for their roster with 11 picks in the NFL draft.

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