Wednesday, December 27, 2017

Giving Up Gifts For A Good Reason | Walrus No Longer Lonely | Ice Skating In Shorts

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December 27, 2017

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The Weekly Smile

If this Christmas video doesn't warm your heart, you're a Grinch

Friday, Dec 22

Kids have to choose: A gift for them? Or for their Mom or Dad? This video is all about the Christmas spirit.

SeaWorld's newest walrus, no longer alone, speaks out

Aku was found on a barge off the coast of Alaska, but now he lives in Orlando and has new friends, including a theme-park newborn named Ginger.

Ice skating in shorts: Winter Park rink brings in Florida's first-timers

The indoor rink is for many families in Orlando a once-a-year chance to experience a traditional winter activity.

Look Back: New Central Florida restaurants in 2017

Central Florida's dining scene continued to expand in 2017 with new locations of old favorites and new concepts offering their own spin on popular dishes.

Preacher Lawson toasts best year of life

Orlando comedian Preacher Lawson on playing the Orlando Improv for New Year's Eve: 'I get to close out my favorite year at my favorite club in my favorite city.'

Where to find 'lucky' foods at Orlando-area restaurants

Where to find 'lucky' foods at Orlando-area restaurants

Crayola Experience adds big 'bluetiful' crayon

Now in Orlando: a 16-foot-long crayon — and a walkaround character

2018 Stars on Ice brings stars on ice to Orlando

Olympic skaters including Nathan Chen and Ashley Wagner will perform at the 2018 Stars on Ice tour, heading to Orlando's Amway Center.

Historic Lake County mansion to open in January for tours, wedding venue in first year

New Howey Mansion owner Brad Cowherd announced at an exclusive tour of the historic villa Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017 plans to open the property as a wedding venue and touring grounds early next year. He said the mansion may be open as a bed and breakfast by late 2018.

Mariah Carey gives Times Square gig another try

Mariah Carey flopped in Times Square at New Year's Eve festivities last year, but she will try again when she sings on the ABC telecast just before midnight.

Attractions have epiphany about holiday season

Central Florida's theme parks festivities in the forefront to entertain visitors, lure locals and keep themselves in public eye.

Orlando airport's ballet puts peaceful spin on holiday rush

The airport is a place of raw emotion on an ordinary day, let alone the holidays where there's the bustling and hurrying of nearly three million people. But for a few moments, there's music and dancing — an escape at the Orlando International Airport.

Disney sets performers for Epcot arts festival concerts

Six Broadway performers set to entertain during the second Epcot International Festival of the Arts at Walt Disney World

Disney: Foghat, Lonestar set for Epcot's Garden Rocks

Concert series for Epcot's Flower & Garden Festival will also include Rick Springfield, Village People, Simple Plan, others

Video: Counting the manatees at Blue Spring

Counting manatees at Blue Spring State Park with a manatee specialist.

Orlando's new signature food is … um, what?

Orlando's new "signature" dish is honey nougat glace. Ever heard of it? Neither has Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell.

'Mannequin Skywalker' rides Blue Origin's new crew capsule

Blue Origin's 'Mannequin Skywalker' has rocketed almost all the way to space, just in time for the new Star Wars movie.

Disney Animal Kingdom's baby tigers make their debut

Disney also released new photos of the brother and sister duo that are named Anala and Jeda.

Sick teen gets her wish, spends a day at UCF as medical student

Hannah Culler's wish was to be a medical student for one day at UCF medical school and Make-A-Wish Foundation made it happen. During her visit, medical students also surprised her with a white coat ceremony.

The force behind Orange County toy drive: 'I have a social responsibility' to help

For a decade, Star Wars fan Jon Weiss has been a force in campaigns to collect toys for needy youths in Central Florida.

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