Tuesday, August 6, 2019

New musical helps foster kids; Gallery gives seniors a chance to shine; Disney-goers raise $50K for charity

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

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New musical 'Bold' is theater with a purpose: Helping foster children

The Unity Players create theater as a way to help foster children and those who serve them.

Doyen Gallery gives seniors a chance to shine in Altamonte Springs

The art gallery at One Senior Place is a chance for retirees to find a new passion.

Disney-goers raise $50,000 for Give Kids The World

About 30 people tried to ride every single ride at Walt Disney World for a good cause: Raising money for Give Kids The World.

Norman's Orlando's 16-year Ritz-Carlton run ends Aug. 31 – but there's a 2.0 on the horizon

As the chapter on Norman's Orlando comes to a close on Aug. 31, chef Norman Van Aken says his new restaurant venture will be "approachably modern".

Disney's Animal Kingdom VP and his peak performance | Video

Djuan Rivers, VP of Disney's Animal Kingdom, talks about what a theme park peak means to him

Lucille Ball birthday: Vitameatavegamin in theaters

You can celebrate Lucille Ball's birthday on Tuesday by getting to movie theaters for 'I Love Lucy: A Colorized Celebration' and five episodes.

Wall Crawl, an Instagram-worthy photo studio, opens in Parramore

Wall Crawl is a Parramore photo studio that features colorful backdrops and Instagram "husbands" to help capture social media-worthy photo ops.

Central Florida dog beach: Pets may be able to roam free on 11 miles of Brevard shoreline

A group of Brevard County dog lovers plans to try to persuade county leaders to let dogs roam free on 11 miles of beach, but critics worry about the animals making messes and disturbing sea turtle nests.

Halloween Horror Nights: Universal has long history with Ghostbusters. Remember Robosaurus?

Ghostbusters, Universal have long history, including early Halloween Horror Nights appearances. Here's what we know about the 2019 house.

Disney's Hollywood Studios: Tart it up at Woody's Lunch Box

Toy Story Land at Disney's Hollywood Studios "summers up" the menu at Woody's Lunch Box with a fruit-flavor duo.

'The Full Monty': Fun can be enough | Review

"The Full Monty" at the Abbey: Review by Orlando Sentinel theater critic Matthew J. Palm

Disney World, Universal expansions could be good for SeaWorld, too, CEO says

As Disney and Universal expand, it's good for Orlando's tourism industry - and SeaWorld, too, the company's CEO says.

PODCAST: Universal Orlando announces new theme park: Epic Universe (Ep. 10)

Universal Orlando announced the new Epic Universe theme park on August 1. Blogger Alicia Stella, owner of OrlandoParkStop.com, has been investigating  the possibility of this new park for months. Orlando Sentinel Theme Park Rangers Dewayne Bevil and Gabrielle Russon talked with Alicia about some of her findings.

Cast charms in 'How to Marry a Divorced Man' | Review

"How to Marry a Divorced Man" at Winter Park Playhouse: Review by Orlando Sentinel critic Matthew J. Palm.

Universal Studios adds to Harry Potter visitor packages as Disney nears Galaxy's Edge debut

New packages for Universal's Harry Potter-themed land announced for Florida residents.

Ace Cafe Orlando adds a downtown 'lawn' for events

Ace Cafe Orlando is adding 15,000-square-feet of artificial turf outside to improve its event offerings.

SeaWorld Orlando celebrates National Roller Coaster Day with extended hours, BOGO drinks

SeaWorld is celebrating National Roller Coaster Day with extended hours and BOGO drink specials.

PODCAST: Hacking your Disney World vacation (Ep. 9)

A new book for Disney World visitors is designed to help hack their way to productive vacations. Theme Park Ranger Dewayne Bevil chatted with "Walt Disney World Hacks" author Susan Veness about how to best use FastPass+, make dining reservations, avoid scaring children and other tips.

National Mutt's Day: Orlando animal shelters and rescues talk mixed breed dogs

In honor of Mutt's Day on July 31, Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando, Orange County Animal Services, A Cause 4 Paws and Pet Rescue by Judy share what makes mixed breed dogs special, how they promote adoptions of mutts and how the public can get involved.

Disney Star Wars: A galactic glossary for navigating Galaxy's Edge

There are new names and places to learn as Star Wars land opens at Disney World. This Galaxy's Edge glossary can help.

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