Friday, September 4, 2020

IAAPA Expo canceled; 7 places to visit for National Wildlife Day; more

The latest happenings at Disney, Universal Orlando, SeaWorld and other Central Florida attractions.

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IAAPA Expo, giant Orlando convention for theme park industry, is called off for 2020

IAAPA Expo, the giant attractions-industry gathering in Orlando, has been canceled for 2020. It's been derailed by the coronavirus pandemic.

National Wildlife Day: 7 places to appreciate animals in Florida

In honor of National Wildlife Day, here are seven places to visit within a two-hour drive of Orlando.

Disney World reopening some theme-park restaurants

Disney World adds a few theme-park restaurants back into its dining lineup at Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios.

Wild Florida buys more land, plans expansion of attraction

Osceola's Wild Florida Airboats, Gator Park & Drive-thru Safari attraction has purchased 185 acres, more than doubling its land.

Labor Day in Orlando: Ways to relax this holiday weekend around Central Florida

It's Labor Day in Orlando, and while typical festivities and events may have been called off due to COVID-19, there are a number of ways to celebrate the holiday in Central Florida.

Gaylord Palms: Holiday movies get pop-up photo ops — but hold the ICE

For the holidays, Gaylord Palms will introduce "I Love Christmas Movies" experience, but there will be no ICE at the resort this year.

Save $500 on Disney World resort packages through Dec. 25

Select Disney World resorts are offering up to $500 off 4-day, 4-night ticket-and-room packages Sept. 4-Dec. 25.

Construction tops off at Walt Disney World Swan Reserve tower

The 14-story addition at Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin resort has reached a milestone and been given a new name.

Judson Green, former Disney leader and arts supporter, dies

Judson C. Green, former president of Walt Disney World, dies at age 68. He was also a musician and arts philanthropist with an interest in the Dr. Phillips Performing Arts Center

Cicero Greathouse exhibit honors abstract artist, Disney Imagineer

"Cicero Greathouse: An Artist's Journey" celebrates the artist's life and legacy at the Art & History Museums — Maitland. Greathouse, who as a Walt Disney Imagineering senior art director...

FAVO, Faith Arts Village Orlando, makes artsy return Sept. 4 after six months closed

FAVO, Faith Arts Village Orlando, is returning after a six-month hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic. Their First Friday event Sept. 4 will welcome the public back to view and purchase art made...

Theme park ride safety needs a transparency overhaul | Editorial

Millions of tourists safely enjoy Central Florida's theme park rides every year, but hundreds are injured in the process. Just how many and the severity of their injuries are a mystery due largely...

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