Tuesday, March 5, 2019

Get a first look at Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge; A heroic cat saves a Deltona couple; Morse Museum offers free admission days this spring

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Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge — A first look at Disney's ambitious new world

Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge sneak peek reveals that Disney is building one of its most ambitious attractions ever. Here's what the Orlando Sentinel learned during the behind-the-scenes tour at Disneyland.

Deltona couple 'close to death' until their cat rescued them: report

An Orlando couple nearly succumbed to carbon monoxide poisoning but were roused to the gases presence thanks to their cat.

Morse Museum offers free admission days this spring

In celebration of spring, visitors to the Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art can enjoy free admission on select days in March and April.

Trying 3 berry good dishes at the Florida Strawberry Festival

Central Florida Explorer Patrick Connolly investigates the offerings at the Florida Strawberry Festival in Plant City, especially the tasty and quirky strawberry dishes to be found there.

Show will benefit Michael Hartson's cancer fight

"Get Your Hearts On" will be at Garden Theatre, where Hartson starred in "Gypsy."

Sanford man pays $300 for Girl Scout cookies and took one box. See where the rest went

A Deltona Girl Scout troop received a special gift when Douglas Ford of Sanford gave the girls $300, took one box and told them to donate the rest.

Disney's Star Wars challenge: Build Galaxy's Edge at Disneyland and at Disney World

First comes Disneyland. Then Disney World. The challenge of launching Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at two parks in the same year.

Gatorland: Florida residents pay half-price admission in March

It's half-price admission month for Florida residents at Gatorland, the long-time animal attraction on South Orange Blossom Trail.

Pictures: Walt Disney World bridal showcase inspires couples

Over 800 guests gather March 2, 2019, at Walt Disney World's Yacht Club Convention Center for Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings Showcase.

College Park festival moves to Saturday, adds beer and a movie

For more than a quarter-century, College Park has welcomed spring with "Sunday in the Park," but this year the festival moves to Saturday and turns into a much longer event. And there will be beer.

On View: 'Paper Play' and 'Cloudbursting' at Arts on Douglas

Arts on Douglas in New Smyrna Beach hosts two exhibitions from Akiko Sugiyama and Ivan Riascos and Shelly Bradon.

Actors relish diving into the past of 'Hamlet' characters

Paige Lindsey White, Gene Gillette and Junior Nyong'o discuss the fun of performing "Hamlet" and "Gertrude and Claudius" in repertory.

Jay Leno, Macy Gray, Andy Grammer added to SeaWorld concert lineup

SeaWorld Orlando reveals more entertainers for its Seven Seas Food Festival, which runs through early May.

Disney Imagineers built Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge with huge crowds in mind

At Star Wars land, it's inevitable people will stand in line and wait six or more hours to ride an attraction — because they already do now at Animal Kingdom's Flight of Passage ride, said Len Testa, a computer scientist from Touring Plans.

In 'Gertrude and Claudius,' two 'villains' get their say

"Gertrude and Claudius" review by Orlando Sentinel critic Matthew J. Palm

Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge has no shortage of souvenirs you can take home

Disney's Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge merchandise will not be in short supply.

Menagerie Eatery & Bar offers a collection of creative, diverse fare

Menagerie Eatery & Bar is exactly as the name suggests. No, not an animal display (although there's some wild animal art on the walls). The other definition: a diverse collection of things. Diners can eat everything from deviled eggs to a lobster and pasta dish at this South Eola restaurant.

Disney preps, polishes Epcot topiaries for upcoming flower fest

New topiaries — and old figures in new locations — move into the upcoming Epcot International Flower & Garden Fest. Look for "Toy Story" newness.

Sea Life plans 'Fins & Flights' craft beer experience

Fins & Flights event — for adults only — will mix aquatic creatures and craft beer at Sea Life Aquarium Orlando

'Naked and Afraid': Orlando artist tries Alaska

Orlando artist Steven Hall returns to 'Naked and Afraid' for a fourth time. This time he goes to Alaska for an episode called 'Frozen and Afraid.'

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