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Most visited theme park | Icon Park discounts | 'Polar Express' at Gaylord Palms

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Most visited theme park | Icon Park discounts | 'Polar Express' at Gaylord Palms

Magic Kingdom is most visited theme park in the world, report says

Walt Disney World’s original park drew 17.8 million visitors last year, according to the TEA Global Experience Index.

Icon Park launches passes for discounted dining and attractions

The International Drive destination unveiled its $99.99 Play Pass and $84.99 Fun Pass, both of which are valid for 10 days.

‘Polar Express’ shines in 1,000 tons of ice for Gaylord Palms’ holiday extravaganza

Christmas musical adventure comes to area this holiday season featuring life-sized scenes from movie carved at Kissimmee resort

Orlando Science Center receives prestigious AZA zoo accreditation

The Orlando Science Center was awarded the “gold standard” of animal care for its management of its facilities and exhibits.

SeaWorld: Orphaned walrus calf rescued in Alaska finds home in Orlando

The 5-month-old arrived at SeaWorld Orlando after traveling 4,000 miles from the Alaska SeaLife Center.

Mako coaster reopens at SeaWorld after closure following Goliath incident in Ga.

The park had closed the coaster on Oct. 13 out of an abundance of caution following the death of a man on a similar Georgia coaster.

Latest roller coaster death puts spotlight on safety restraints

SeaWorld’s Mako shut down after the fatal accident on a nearly identical ride at Six Flags Over Georgia. The hypercoaster design uses just a single lap bar so that riders can enjoy a feeling of weightlessness.

Savannah Bananas coming to Walt Disney World next year for Banana Ball tournament

All 6 teams in the Banana Ball league will come to Walt Disney World for a four-day tournament with four teams facing off in April.

Disney teases updates to Carousel of Progress, new Monstropolis and Tropical Americas

In a display at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, the company teases updates to Carousel of Progress, plus the new Monstropolis and Tropical Americas lands.

State theme park report: Injuries on 2 coasters, 3 water rides in third quarter

Guests reported injuries on six different attractions at Florida’s major theme parks in the third quarter of 2026.

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Shorthanded Magic to face Raptors next | UF slips by Stetson in final tune-up | FSU president acknowledges fans' frustration

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Shorthanded Magic to face Raptors next | UF slips by Stetson in final tune-up | FSU president acknowledges fans' frustration

Without two starters, shorthanded Magic continue road trip at high-flying Raptors

Missing Paolo Banchero and Jalen Suggs, Magic guard Desmond Bane shared the mindset Orlando has to have when they face the Raptors twice this week on the road.

Gators slip by Stetson during top-ranked Florida’s final tune-up

Florida guards Urban Klavzar and Denzel Aberdeen led the top-ranked Gators past Stetson with Nov. 2 season-opener against No. 14 Miami looming.

FSU president acknowledges fanbase frustration, admits everything is not fine

Beginning a lengthy letter to fans with “I hear you. I understand your frustration,” Florida State President Richard McCullough provided an out-of-the-ordinary update Tuesday on the school’s search for an athletic director and the state of a floundering football program.

Apopka’s Travion Barnes pumped for return as Baylor faces UCF \| Football Insider

Former Apopka star Travion Barnes leads Baylor in tackles and he will return to the Orlando area Friday night to lead the Bears against UCF in the Bounce House.

UCF Q&A: Can Knights tune out the noise and focus on Baylor?

With the hoopla surrounding their win over No. 2 BYU, plus a short week and the gear up for the annual Space Game, can the Knights tune out and focus on Baylor?

Orlando high school scores and statistics from Tuesday, Oct. 27

Jack Mokris shot 64 (-6) for Bishop Moore in a 2A boys golf district win. Man Yang shot 65 (-7) for Montverde girls golf in a district win. Other boys district winners were St. Cloud and Winter Park, while Bishop Moore girls also won its…

Florida star Jadan Baugh returns to Atlanta with Georgia upset on his mind

Standout Florida RB Jadan Baugh is from Decatur, Georgia. He’ll be heading back to his home state hoping to lead the No. 17 Gators past the No. 3 Georgia Bulldogs on Saturday in Atlanta.

FSU has 13 new faces, including ‘Baby Shaq,’ and could be handful in ACC

Florida State coach Luke Loucks has a revamped roster heading into his second season in Tallahassee and high hopes.

Ratings for small-market Brewers-Rays World Series down only 6% through 2 games

For those fearing record-low ratings for the World Series, the matchup between the Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays is exceeding expectations.

Mayfield, Bucs are confident in turnaround after beating division-leading Panthers

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2-5) looked more like the team everyone thought they would be in overwhelming the NFC South-leading Carolina Panthers in Baker Mayfield’s return from injury.

Dolphins Q&A: Where will Miami’s other wins come from? Malik haters should admit he played well

In this week’s Miami Dolphins Q&A, we address the preseason prediction of Miami winning five games and QB Malik Willis’ performance vs. the New York Jets.

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