Tuesday, March 12, 2019

Gatorland zip line helps disabled passengers take flight; Get free pancakes at IHOP today; A mobile coffee shop is brewing plans for a combination dog park in Orlando

A happy dose of uplifting news from Central Florida and beyond.

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Gatorland zip line helps disabled passengers take flight

Gatorland hosts accessibility advocate to spread awareness and highlight adaptive adventures.

Eat free at IHOP Free Pancake Day on Tuesday

No purchase is necessary to get a free short stack of pancakes on March 12 at IHOP.

'Cups and Pups' coffee shop and dog park planned for Orlando

Called Cups and Pups, the venture from Matt and April Guldi is slated for a property off of North Orange Blossom Trail in the Lockhart neighborhood of Orlando. Cups and Pups will be 6612 N. Orange Blossom Trail. It should be ready to go in a month.

Get your motors runnin' — Bike Week starts today

Bike Week in Daytona Beach began Friday and will run through March 17/

Disney announces opening dates for Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge lands

Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge will open at Disney's Hollywood Studios and Disneyland earlier than previous indicated, Disney CEO Bob Iger announced Thursday.

I-Drive wind tunnels lift VR flyers into 'Dragon' mode

International Drive's iFly attraction offers virtual-reality option based on the "How to Train Your Dragon" movies. It's not exactly a breeze.

Aerial views show Hagrid roller coaster construction at Universal's Harry Potter land

Aerial construction images show progress on Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventures, which is replacing Dragon Challenge at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando.

UCF women's basketball sets wins record, reaches AAC title game for first time

The UCF women's basketball team earned a 66-58 win over Cincinnati Sunday, advancing to the American Athletic Conference title game for the first time in school history. The Knights also set a school record for most wins in a season.

Therapy helps paralyzed woman regain independence

Woman who was paralyzed in an Ohio car accident heads to Orlando for cutting-edge therapy to help her regain her independence.

Best places to live: Orlando 'more than just theme parks' ranks 17th: report

Great food, fun sports teams and growing economic opportunity; Orlando has a lot going for it as the No. 17 best place to live in the country.

Muralist Jonas Never puts Central Florida history on barbershop walls

Floyd's 99 Barbershops in Orlando and Winter Park received murals from the street artist depicting Fred Rogers, Bob Ross and Freddie Mercury.

Your guide to theme-park openings, 'Star Wars' land and beyond

Central Florida attractions are prepping a slew of new rides, shows and lands for 2019. Here are the ones with exact opening dates so far.

Snap! Space Orlando brings in icon photographer Duane Michals

"The Portraitist: Duane Michals" hangs at the East Colonial Drive gallery through April 6.

Portobello Eggplant Napoleon celebrates 'The Art of Eating Well'

"Simply Healthy: The Art of Eating Well, Diabetes Edition" will be published in April 2019. The goal of co-authors share a goal to help those with diabetes make lifestyle changes to stop or reverse the disease.

Going to confession with Chita Rivera

Chita Rivera shared stories from her showbiz career at the Garden Theatre's annual Encore gala on Saturday night.

Saints go marching in at Orlando Philharmonic's concert-party

Mardi Gras in New Orleans, an Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra concert, review by Orlando Sentinel critic Matthew J. Palm

7 adults-only features on Disney's Fantasy cruise ship

Disney Cruise Lines strive to give cruise-goers of all ages a spot to hang out in — children, teens, and, yes, adults too. 

My 4 favorite things at the Central Florida Fair

In the latest wanderings of the Central Florida Explorer, Patrick tries to find out what sets the Central Florida Fair apart from the rest.

Madame Tussauds Orlando adds 2 more superheroes to 'Justice League' lineup

The Flash and Cyborg will join "Justice League: A Call for Heroes" exhibit, which debuted last year at Madame Tussauds Orlando on International Drive

Cirque's 'Luzia' is breathtaking trip to imaginative Mexico

Cirque du Soleil's "Luzia" review by Orlando Sentinel critic Matthew J. Palm.

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