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How does the original Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at Disney World stack up against the re-imagined version called Guardians of the Galaxy — Mission: Breakout! at Disney California Adventure?

SeaWorld Orlando extends Seven Seas Food Fest by 2 weekends

SeaWorld Orlando theme park has extended its 2018 Seven Seas Food Festival — alongside its concert series — for two weekends. It's also adding Latin-inspired cuisine to the fest's dining options

Universal: Halloween Horror Nights dates set; 2nd-night-free ticket deal announced

Universal Orlando announces Halloween Horror Nights 2018 dates, sells "second night free" tickets for the event, which kicks off September 14.

Disney World: Epcot adding American Indian gallery

A gallery of American Indian art will be added to Epcot's American Adventure attraction in the summer of 2018, Walt Disney World says

The Daily Meal ranks Epcot's 23 best restaurants

While the whole of Walt Disney World is known for its restaurants and unique dining options, no theme park has quite the culinary offerings of Epcot. Look no

In bloom: More than 1,000 flowers fill Delray's Cornell Art Museum

The Cornell Art Museum's flower-themed exhibit "Flora" will open Friday, March 30, at Old School Square in Delray Beach.

It's peanut butter & jelly time at these Orlando restaurants

Peanut butter and jelly has grown out of its childhood classic sandwich stage into some other dishes at local restaurants.

Filmmaker's documentary would capture the making of Walt Disney World

In the "Master of Dreamers" documentary, filmmaker Anthony Cortese features Imagineers who helped create Walt Disney World, even after Walt Disney's death.

Uber, Lyft drivers waiting at Orlando airport are cultural crossroads

While they to wait a few minutes or hours for the call, drivers from Colombia, Brazil, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Venezuela and elsewhere swap stories, food. music and advice.

Disney-run government Reedy Creek faces personnel issues after consultant's report

The Disney-run government Reedy Creek Improvement District is facing high employee turnover and low morale in its tech department, according to a consultant's report, and earlier this year fired a human resources manager.

Legoland Florida: Virtual reality now a reality with new Great Lego Race coaster

Legoland Florida debuts its Great Lego Race roller coaster, a virtual reality refurbishment of its Project X ride.

First look: Voodoo Doughnuts at Universal CityWalk

The very pink Voodoo Doughnuts store is now open in preview mode at Universal CityWalk. Visitors are lining up for elaborate treats with ingredients ranging from Cap'n Crunch to Tang.

Universal: Aventura rooftop lounge has a name — Bar 17 Bistro

The rooftop bar atop Universal Orlando's new Aventura Hotel will be called Bar 17 Bistro when it opens in August of 2018

Disney vendor rents princess carriage strollers for up to $300 a day

At Disney and other theme parks, some parents splurge on extras for their children. Among the latest — a stroller company that rents princess carriage strollers for $300 a day.

After Irma, I-Drive's Pirate's Dinner Adventure could reopen this spring

Hurricane Irma blew part of the roof off Pirate's Dinner Adventure, a quirky tourist attraction near International Drive.

Emu chicks hatch at Brevard Zoo

Two emu chicks hatch at Brevard Zoo in March.

Margaritaville: Resort making room for big-group renters

Margaritaville Resort Orlando will include 1,000 vacation homes — some with as many as 15 bedrooms — for multigenerational traveling groups

Hop to Easter dining reservations

Easter specials are on the menu at Orlando restaurants. Hop to making those reservations — the holiday is on April 1. 

Universal Orlando Resort gets $1.54 million tax refund after settling lawsuits

Universal Orlando Resorts and Orange County Property Appraiser Rick Singh reached a deal over how much the theme park's parking garages should be worth.

Rat bites man in Disney's Magic Kingdom, lawsuit says

A man and his wife, who rode in a wheelchair, exited Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin when a rat ran into the merchandise store near the ride, the suit says.

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