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Universal: 'Stranger Things' house set for Halloween Horror Nights

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Netflix hit 'Stranger Things' will get a haunted house at the 2018 edition of Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios theme park in Orlando

Disney World: Digital hotel keys coming

Wilderness Lodge, a Walt Disney World hotel, will have digital keys that operate via the My Disney Experience smartphone app soon, the resort says

SeaWorld orca 'Katina' suffers injury to dorsal fin, park officials say

A matriarch of her orca pod, SeaWorld killer whale "Katina," suffered a tear to her dorsal fin while interacting with several other killer whales March 17, the entertainment company said in a blog post Saturday.

Pictures: Upcoming Florida theme-park concerts

Check out which acts are on tap for Universal, Disney, SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, Universal's Hard Rock and House of Blues at Downtown Disney.

Paying to run: Are races worth the money?

Running in races can be an expensive habit, Central Florida runners say it's worth it because it's a healthy way to socialize, sweat and see the world.

Disney World vs. Disneyland: The battle of the towers

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.

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