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Look back at Super Bowl's history with Disney; Volcano Bay opening Feb. 27; more

Disney World at 50: After the Super Bowl, 'I'm going to Disney World' again and again and again

Disney World at 50: It's Super Bowl week, the time when NFL players want to say "I'm going to Disney World." It started with quarterback Phil Simms in 1987.

Universal: Volcano Bay reopening Feb. 27

Universal Orlando's Volcano Bay water park will reopen Saturday, Feb. 27, the resort says.

Icon Park: Two new rides (plus volcano effect) coming up

Two new rides are going up at Icon Park. Way up. Vertical construction began on 300-foot slingshot towers and a 450-foot drop tower this week.

Science center's new experience stars a sloth, other animal encounters

You must get up early to meet the Orlando Science Center sloth. Alone time with Lina is part of a new small-group experience there.

Disney: Liberty Belle's move requires digging, divers, darkness

Disney World's Liberty Belle paddleboat makes endless loops around Tom Sawyer Island. But when theme park's waterway was drained, the boat made its way elsewhere.

PODCAST: Go to Bok Tower Gardens now. Don't make us say we told you so (Ep. 83)

Bok Tower Gardens features a stunning 205-foot Singing Tower that houses a 60-bell carillon. The tower alone is worth the trip, but the 50-acre garden offers so much more.

Teamsters union that represents Disney World workers fights to gain local control

The Teamsters local that's faced accusations of poor management is fighting to reinstate officers.

Florida Fresh Air: Twin Oaks Conservation Area brings tranquil trails, birding

Osceola County's 370-acre Twin Oaks Conservation Area provides tranquil trails, birding opportunities and views of Lake Tohopekaliga along the way.

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