Coming to Disney | Jiko anniversary | Great Wax Heist | HHN Jack's back | SeaWorld Halloween

Jiko – The Cooking Place celebrates 25 years at Walt Disney World • Madame Tussauds adding Great Wax Heist hunt to attraction

Theme Park Rangers Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Stay informed — sign up for these newsletters Things to Do WEEKLY A look at entertainment and sporting events in Orlando and around Central Florida. Sign up Coming to Disney | Jiko anniversary | Great Wax Heist | HHN Jack's back | SeaWorld Halloween Disney World shares details, but waiting, wondering continue Changes eventually coming to Walt Disney World raise questions and expectations. Read more → Jiko – The Cooking Place celebrates 25 years at Walt Disney World The restaurant at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge broke new ground when it opened, showcasing a unique blend of African, Indian and Mediterranean-inspired cuisine, as well as an all-South African wine list. Read more → Madame Tussauds adding Great Wax Heist hunt to attraction Attraction to incorporate QR codes with clues for missing tools Read more → Halloween Horror Nights: How Jack is back with Oddfellow Iconic characters are set for new haunted house at HHN which returns this Friday as the theme park celebrates 35 years of the after-hours event. Read more → Follow the yellow brick road to the new Wizard of Oz Museum in Cocoa Beach The Wizard of Oz Museum moved from Cape Canaveral to Cocoa Beach earlier this summer with its collection of more than 2,000 artifacts. Read more → Fun Spot: 2027 season passes also good for rest of 2026 Current price in effect through Nov. 12; tickets valid end of ’27 Read more → SeaWorld Orlando adds Pestilence to 2026 Halloween event New Howl-O-Scream icon has ties to decay and the Havok character as well as a ‘venom whip.’ Read more → Oh, Canada! Florida tourism numbers dip, driven by Canadian backlash over trade policies Tourism numbers in Florida dipped for a second consecutive quarter amid a backlash from Canadian visitors over President Donald Trump’s rhetoric and trade policies. Read more → ‘Disney Worldbuilders’: Translating films into theme parks Documentary features directors, execs on attractions, inspirations Read more → Mattel water park plans grow taller and larger near Disney Updated plans for Central Florida’s first indoor water park show a 99-foot slide tower, a larger site, and a new entertainment and support building. Read more →

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Gators' Philo embraces starting role | Miller’s request for additional year denied | Knights look to eliminate mistakes

Judge denies Dean Miller’s request for additional year of eligibility at UCF • QB Brycen Marbrey brings new light to Lake Howell | Football Insider

Sentinel Sports Final Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Stay informed — sign up for these newsletters Knights Weekly WEEKLY The latest on UCF football, recruiting, basketball and more. Sign up Gators' Philo embraces starting role | Miller’s request for additional year denied | Knights look to eliminate mistakes Florida QB Aaron Philo embraces starting role, but Tramell Jones Jr. will be ready for his chance Aaron Philo won Florida’s quarteback battle over Tramell Jones Jr., but both are poised to contribute as the Gators chase a turnaround season. Read more → Judge denies Dean Miller’s request for additional year of eligibility at UCF An Orange County Ninth Circuit Court Judge said there wasn’t enough evidence to allow former Kansas defender Dean Miller an additional year of eligibility. Read more → QB Brycen Marbrey brings new light to Lake Howell | Football Insider Lake Howell quarterback Brycen Marbrey has led a resurgence for Silverhawks football. Read more → When it comes to UCF and penalties, the devil is in the details The Knights were one of the most penalized teams in the Big 12 last season. They hope a more mature roster can help eliminate mistakes. Read more → Max Clark, pitching staff help Tigers end losing streak with win over Rays Max Clark hit his first home run at Comerica Park and five Tigers pitchers combined to allow one run as Detroit ended a six-game losing streak with a victory over the Tampa Bay Rays. Read more → Five questions: Will Mike Norvell’s play-calling help or hurt the Seminoles? As Florida State looks to improve on last season’s 5-7 record, here are five burning questions, and answers, as the Seminoles head into 2026. Will Mike Norvell the play-caller save head coach Mike Norvell’s job? A year ago, Norvell made a splash hire and landed a coaching friend, Gus Malzahn, to be FSU’s offensive coordinator. […] Read more → A game-by-game look at the UCF Knights football schedule The Knights play seven home games at Acrisure Bounce House Stadium, hosting teams such as TCU, BYU and Arizona State. Read more → Chris Perkins: Dolphins might have NFL’s worst collection of hands at TE, WR and RB The rebuilding Dolphins knew they’d have some rough spots on their roster but among WR, TE and RB they haven’t given QB Malik Willis many reliable targets. Read more → Dolphins OC says Malik Willis ‘has consistently gotten better,’ evaluates O-line, Quinn Ewers Dolphins offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik said he’s seen Malik Willis improve in training camp and detailed the struggles of the O-line and backup QB Quinn Ewers. Read more →

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