Tuesday, January 14, 2020

Record breaking year for pet adoptions in Orange; Disney Aspire grows; Legoland Preschool Pass is back

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

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January 14, 2020

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Orange County saw record breaking year for animal adoptions, rescues

It was a record breaking year for Orange County Animal Services. The 2019 fiscal year saw huge increases in adoptions, live release rates and rescue transfers.

Disney Aspire keeps growing to add more schools for employees' free education

Disney has added Purdue University Global and Southern New Hampshire University to its list of schools where the company's hourly employees can get their education paid for.

Tykes get free admission to Legoland with Preschool Pass

Legoland offers Preschool Pass for free admission for kids aged 3-4.

What's freedom? What's patriotism? In an election year, Rollins museum ponders

The Cornell Fine Arts Museum presents '2020: Action, Freedom, Patriotism'

Pitbull mix that wears her heart on her chest seeks a 'furever retirement' home

Bully Up Rescue took in sweet senior Lulu after finding out she only had days to live at an Orlando animal shelter. Now she's looking for her "furever retirement."

Epcot unwraps 3 new films, hopes visitors burst into song

Disney World debuts 3 Epcot films, with sing-along in France, new Canada footage

Find your Orlando-area Happy Hour

Orlando bars and restaurants offer Happy Hour specials throughout the week.

Disney's Epcot International Festival of the Arts: a snacky sneak peek

The 4th annual Epcot International Festival of the Arts gets underway on Jan. 17 and there's loads of edible offerings in the mix throughout the park!

'Jurassic World Live' roars with Orlando talent

The life-size dinosaur show comes to Orlando's Amway Center.

SeaWorld attendance is on the rise

SeaWorld parks are getting busier. The company expects a 2% attendance jump for the end of 2019, according to a company memo.

'Jeopardy! Greatest of All Time' continues; 'This Is Us' returns

'Jeopardy! Greatest of All Time,' a ratings hit for ABC, continues. Also this week: Oscar nominations are announced, ABC explores the final days of Richard Pryor, and 'This Is Us' and 'Real Time With Bill Maher' return.

Orlando Fringe: Laughs with chick flicks, a lightweight and a rambunctious rabbit | Reviews

Reviews and news from the Orlando Fringe Winter Mini-Fest

Orlando Fringe: Scary stuff about gender, ghouls | Reviews

News and reviews from Day 2 of the Orlando Fringe Winter Mini-Fest.

At Orlando Shakes, Dr. Ruth gets her due in captivating conversation | Review

Orlando Sentinel theater critic Matthew J. Palm reviews "Becoming Dr. Ruth."

Company hiring 'theme park tester' to visit Florida's best parks

A travel company known as Ocean Florida is hiring a "theme park tester" to spend three weeks riding roller coasters in Florida, its website listed.

Fun Spot: Hurricane coaster now open

Fun Spot's new Hurricane roller coaster now open in Kissimmee.

'Spy Games' features 'Dr. Death' of Orlando

The Bravo series 'Spy Games' features for a former Orlando TV reporter who says, in her show bio, that 'her work as a journalist earned her the nickname 'Dr. Death' because she was known for always going in for the kill during her interviews.'

Steep, sip, savor: Where to celebrate Hot Tea Month in Orlando

We're "tea"-ing up lots of options to sip, steep and sample this celebrated ancient beverage all over Central Florida.

Ride the rails with a buddy with BOGO tickets from Amtrak

Amtrak offers buy-one-get-one one-way tickets around the country.

10 Orlando-area hikes to enjoy before it gets too hot

Cooler weather has arrived in Central Florida, so here are 10 Orlando-area hikes to help you make the most of it.

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