Tuesday, January 23, 2018

Service Dog Meets Pluto | Happy 1-2-3 Day | UCF's Rides Championship High

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January 23, 2018

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Service dog with toy Pluto gets excited meeting real Pluto at Disney World

Tuesday, Jan 23

Atlas, a golden retriever and service dog for Juilan Gavino, was excited to meet a real Pluto character at Disney World.

Happy 1-2-3 day

It's Jan. 23, so it's 1-2-3 day. Enjoy responsibly.

UCF adds National Champions banner to football practice field

The UCF Knights have added a "national champions" banner to their football practice field after finishing the 2017 as the nation's only undefeated team.

Budweiser Clydesdales visit Tampa Bay area ahead of Gasparilla Pirate Festival

A team of Anheuser-Busch's tall, distinctive horses is being taken around for meet-and-greets before the Mardi Gras-style parade and street party that takes over South Tampa.

Minnie Mouse gets her star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Disney character honored in ceremony Monday

Local hot dog restaurant named best in Florida

Hot Dog Heaven has been named the best hot dog in Florida.

From small town in Volusia, Chipper Jones constructs Hall of Fame-worthy career

Volusia County native Chipper Jones, who played 19 years with the Atlanta Braves, is expected to be a first-ballot Hall of Fame selection when the 2018 class is announced Wednesday.

That's Life: Disney World's debut made magazine cover in 1971

The issue, dated two weeks after Magic Kingdom opened, features 1,500 cast members on its cover, details about new resort inside

'Top Chef Junior' makes a stop at Universal Orlando's Volcano Bay

"Top Chef Junior" got a little tropical with a stop at Volcano Bay, Universal Orlando's new water park. 

Winter Park goes back to real tree for Christmas

City officials were forced to retire its previous tree, a 30-foot cedar prior to the 2017 holiday season due to old age and damage from Hurricane Irma. In its place, officials unveiled a digital animated "tree of lights" that was met with mostly criticism from commenters on social media.

Disney: Bonuses for 125,000 workers, $50 million for tuition

Walt Disney Co. will give $1,000 bonuses to 125,000 of its workers and put $50 million toward higher education for them, the company said Tuesday.

Ahoy, mateys! Gasparilla is invading Tampa Bay

Get ready to grab your pirate hat and catch some beads because Gasparilla 2018 is right around the corner. 

Hall & Oates keep making dreams come true with trip to Orlando

Hall & Oates return for a new tour hitting Amway Center in Orlando.

SpaceX, Blue Origin have Florida's Space Coast poised for change

With factory openings, rocket launches and new arrivals imminent, Space Coast readies for big year

Universal: More panels, games, music set for Harry Potter celebration

A Celebration of Harry Potter attendees will get a look at "Hogwarts Mystery" game, participate in scavenger hunts and costume contest and see new projection show on castle at Orlando theme parks.

UCF has license (plate) to boast

UCF Knights "National Championship" tags pass the License Plate Truth Test

New Seine River cruises offered by Adventures by Disney

Disney's foray into river cruising will be taking in the City of Lights in 2019 as it adds new Seine River trips on top of more trips on the Rhine and Danube rivers.

Voodoo Doughnut coming to Universal CityWalk

Trendy Portland, Oregon doughnut shop Vood Doughnut is bringing its delectibles to Universal's Citywalk this spring.

Best soups in every state, according to The Daily Meal

The Daily Meal shares its picks for the best soups in every state.

Best special occasion restaurants in every state, according to The Daily Meal

The Daily Meal picks the best special occasion restaurant in every state

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