Tuesday, October 8, 2019

Wayne Brady will reminisce during Orlando show; New cat cafe opens; Cinemark offers $5 movies on Tuesdays

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October 8, 2019

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Wayne Brady: 'Amazing' Orlando helped form my skill set

When entertainer Wayne Brady plays Orlando, he will reminisce about how Dr. Phillips High School, the SAK Comedy Lab and the theme parks shaped his talents and prepared him for TV, Broadway and Las Vegas.

Orlando's new cat cafe, The Kitty Beautiful, opens its doors

The Kitty Beautiful, Orlando's new cat cafe, recently opened its doors for business downtown featuring coffee, light bites and adoptable kittens.

Cinemark offers $5 movies Tuesdays for club members

Movies at Cinemark theaters in Orlando will be $5 on Tuesdays with a free Movie Club membership.

Omakase in Orlando — a culinary adventure that requires surrender

What is omakase? Fans say these multi-course tasting dinners are relaxing, exciting, adventurous. All you have to do is trust the chef.

World's Largest Bounce House comes to Orlando area

The Big Bounce America Tour will take over Kissimmee's Osceola Heritage Park Oct. 19-27.

Adopt a Pet: Jesse and James from The Animal League

Adopt a Pet is a series that highlights adoptable animals in shelters and rescues throughout Central Florida. This week's pets: Jesse and James from The Animal League in Groveland.

Universal: Halloween Horror Nights turned me into a 'scareactor' for an evening

At Universal's Halloween Horror Nights, I became a "scareactor" in the event's Vanity Ball scare zone for a night to learn about the makeup and scaring process.

In crust we trust: Celebrating National Pizza Month in Orlando

Celebrating National Pizza Month in Orlando? Support local. Be inclusive. Practice pineapple tolerance.

Peruvian restaurant Papa Llama coming to Curry Ford Road

After three years of doing pop-up events, Peruvian restaurant Papa Llama is opening on Curry Ford Road.

Disney celebrates Mad Hatter Day with these fun facts

Disney World shares fun facts about the Mad Tea Party ride at Magic Kingdom and similar rides at other Disney parks in honor of Mad Hatter Day on Oct. 6.

Zaza New Cuban Diner opening in Lake Mary

Zaza New Cuban Diner is opening a Lake Mary restaurant.

Orlando Sentinel staff falls into poetry

Orlando Sentinel reporters and editors write haiku about fall in Florida.

Disney: New Epcot preview center gives splashy look at theme park's future

Walt Disney Imagineering opens preview center with projection mapping, in-the-round animation to spotlight Epcot's changes.

Disney World hotels extend park, FastPass perks through 2020

Guests of seven hotels near Disney Springs, Walt Disney World will see perks related to FastPass, extra time extended through next year.

One Florida hotel makes Fodor's list of 15 best hotels in United States

Rooms at the salmon-colored spot, which bills itself as "a culturally curated tropical mansion with a plant-driven café," can be had for under $100 a night in the summer.

Daytona Lagoon offers $5 Go Karts on Friday nights

Entertainment center Daytona Lagoon in Daytona Beach will have Go Karts for $5 every Friday in October.

PODCAST: Disney Skyliner takes flight – What you need to know (Ep. 19)

The Disney Skyliner, the free gondola-based transportation system now open to the public, gives Walt Disney World visitors new views and ways to get into its theme parks. The Theme Park Rangers discuss the pros (Epcot's station location) and cons (cabins are not air-conditioned).

Disney reintroduces Early Morning Magic at Fantasyland

Early Morning Magic returning to Magic Kingdom's Fantasyland in November, Walt Disney World says.

Epcot Food & Wine Fest: Donut Box & Cool Wash now open

Hey, Epcot Food & Wine Fans! Two new marketplaces opened yesterday, each featuring treats both sweet and splashy!

Before new ship arrives, Disney Cruise Line announces spring 2021 cruise itineraries

It will be the last spring of only four ships for Disney Cruise Line when 2021 comes around, so it may also be the last time Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy call Port Canaveral home all year long.

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