Tuesday, November 5, 2019

UCF honors veterans; Student gives teacher pay raise; Pac-Man maze coming in 2020

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November 5, 2019

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Veterans honored with world-premiere music at UCF concert

Florida-written composition remembers those who gave their lives in World War I -- and all military veterans.

Florida 3rd grader gives teacher pay raise with birthday money: report

A Tampa boy wanted to spend his money on something more important than either toys or games - a pay raise for his 3rd grade teacher.

A life-sized Pac-Man maze is coming to Orlando in 2020

A real-life Pac-Man inspired maze is coming to Orlando Oct. 10, 2020. Visitors to this pop-up event can get lost in an arcade maze and complete a puzzle.

Eat local all year long with a pre-curated foodie bucket list

Let the publisher of Edible Orlando fill your foodie calendar for 2020 with "Unique Eats and Eateries of Orlando."

Adopt a Pet: Hops and Autumn from Kindness for Cats

As part of a special group of Orange County Animal Services' fosters called Kindness for Cats, Caroline St. Clair took in three sickly kittens. Two survived, and Hops and Autumn can soon move to their "furever" homes.

A flurry of "Frozen 2" treats are falling at Disney all month long

With Disney's "Frozen 2" heading to theaters on Nov. 22, theme park snackers will be seeing these gorgeous themed treats all around Walt Disney World, some now — some later in the month.

Universal: Halloween Horror Nights dates announced for 30th-anniversary event in 2020

Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights will return Sept.10-Oct. 31, 2020, to celebrate "30 years of fear."

Layered Margarita Tres Capas blends MX Taco, Southern Craft

Chef Ryan Manning of MX Taco and Courtney Williams of Southern Craft in Orlando collaborated on a cocktail for Day of the Dead.

Orlando Fringe, Ballet team for new 'Fringe Festival hub' at Loch Haven Park

The ballet's new building is expected to be finished by the end of the year.

'Vampire's Ball': Orlando Ballet sinks its teeth into old favorite | Review

'Vampire's Ball': Orlando Ballet's Halloween spectacular returns.

Opera Orlando's 'Marriage of Figaro' sparkles with fun | Review

'The Marriage of Figaro': Opera Orlando's production is reviewed by Orlando Sentinel critic Matthew J. Palm

Tee'ing up tastes for National Sandwich Day in Orlando

Forget the chicken sandwich wars, you can celebrate National Sandwich Day at one of Orlando's top local eateries instead!

Veterans Day deals: Planet Fitness gives military personnel week of free workouts

In honor of Veterans Day, Gym chain Planet Fitness gifts active and veteran military members with free workouts at all locations for Nov. 8-15.

Pleasure Island: Nightclubs added to Mickey's mix 30 years ago

Pleasure Island helped Disney World add nightclubs to Mickey Mouse's mix in 1989

Jewish film festival, 'City Lights,' 'WALL-E' on Enzian schedule

The Enzian lineup in coming days includes 'WALL-E,' 'City Lights,' 'Parasite' and the 21st Annual Central Florida Jewish Film Festival.

Orlando Shakes takes popular 'Macbeth' to students in Boone High School's new auditorium

Theater students shadow professionals in the production of the Shakespeare classic.

Underwater pumpkin carving ushers in Halloween at Sea Life Orlando Aquarium

In one aquatic celebration of Halloween, divers at Sea Life Orlando Aquarium carve pumpkins underwater for the enjoyment of guests.

PODCAST: Running through Disney's theme parks (Ep. 23)

Faron Kelley, vice president of Disney Sports, dishes on runDisney events, the new Disney Marathon course, coveted medals, Disney songs that motivate, and the infamous Balloon Ladies.

Old ship, new name: Carnival Sunrise debuts in Fort Lauderdale

Carnival Cruise Line finished its $200 million makeover of Carnival Triumph to deliver Carnival Sunrise now sailing out of Port Everglades.

Madame Tussauds adds Brazilian Formula One champ Ayrton Senna

Madame Tussauds Orlando adds figure of Brazilian Formula One race car driver Ayrton Senna

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