Orlando Entertainment News : July 2026

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Attractions and July 4th | Level99 at Disney Springs | Horror Nights update | New giraffes at the zoo

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Attractions and July 4th | Level99 at Disney Springs | Horror Nights update | New giraffes at the zoo

Little ways to say happy birthday, USA, at Orlando attractions

It doesn’t have to be a big birthday to mark patriotic moments at Central Florida’s theme parks and attractions

Disney Springs preview: Level99 thrives on challenges, repeatability, axes

New social-gaming venue opens Monday to the public and includes 63 mental and physical competitive tasks amid swinging axes.

Pictures: Preview of Level99 at Disney Springs

Scenes from a preview event at Level99, the social-gaming venue at Disney Springs, Thursday, June 25, 2026. The puzzle-centric attraction features more than 60 physical, mental and locked-room challenges. Opening to the public June 29, Level 99 also serves a full menu of bites, cocktails and beers and features the work of 23 visual artists […]

Universal: HHN houses will feature mean machines, aliens, cannibals

Theme park released short descriptions and 10-second-teaser videos on social media this week.

Central Florida Zoo welcomes two female giraffes

Two females, both 4 years old, recently arrived from another AZA-accredited facility. Later this fall, they will join male giraffe Gage in the same habitat.

Disney World: Dates set for Very Merry, Jollywood holiday events

After-hours events, festivities set for Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, beginning in early November.

Fire causes short evacuation at Walt Disney World’s Dolphin resort

A fire that broke out in a restaurant at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin resort forced an evacuation on Thursday, according to a resort spokesperson.

Disney deals with air-conditioning woes at Wilderness Lodge

WDW is working to return the resort to normal cooling operations.

Video shows Disneyland visitor’s fall on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure

The dramatic and terrifying footage shows the 13-year-old boy plummeting head first down the 50-foot-tall drop hill.

Look inside Walt Disney’s private plane after complete restoration

The Palm Springs Air Museum restores the interior of Walt Disney’s company plane to its vintage 1960s appearance.

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Magic find out pairings for NBA Cup | Bianchi: Freeman is World Cup gift | New UCF coach leans on life-changing lessons

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Magic find out pairings for NBA Cup | Bianchi: Freeman is World Cup gift | New UCF coach leans on life-changing lessons

Magic find out group pairings for upcoming NBA Cup

The Magic will host the Pistons and the Bucks while traveling to the Nets and Raptors as part of the NBA Cup during the 2026-27 season.

Bianchi: Alex Freeman is the World Cup gift Orlando gave America

Long before becoming a World Cup star, Alex Freeman was leading Orlando City Academy’s U-17 team to a national title.

New UCF women’s coach Gabe Lazo, who grew up in Little Havana, leans on life-changing lessons

Gabe Lazo developed his love of basketball while growing up in Little Havana in Miami. It’s also where he established his roots as a Cuban American.

How a lightning strike changed Bob Dugan’s life and mission to save others

After witnessing a rare lightning strike, Bob Dugan dedicated his life to predicting storms and protecting others with Thor guard.

UCF position preview: Dylan Wade leads talented tight ends unit

New tight ends coach Cooper Bassett inherited a group that features one of the top returning receivers and plenty of talent to help the offense.

Storylines to watch as Orlando Pride come back from break

Two years ago, the Pride won the NWSL Shield and the championship in the same season. Now they’re 5-5-2 with 17 points through 12 games.

Trace McGrady’s Ones Basketball League looks to finish strong with championship event

The Ones Basketball League, a relaunched venture that pits players against each other in a series of one-on-one matchups, will host its final “For the Throne” event at Oak Ridge High School on Wednesday night.

Caminero homers for 5th straight game as Rays beat Royals in series opener

Junior Caminero homered for the fifth straight game, a three-run shot that highlighted a six-run second inning, and the Rays rolled from there to a victory over the Royals.

Serena Williams ‘enjoyed the moment’ despite 3-set loss at Wimbledon in comeback at age 44

The 44-year-old wasn’t quite able to dominate like she used to and was beaten by an opponent less than half her age in the opening round of Wimbledon.

US set for a round of 32 World Cup game with Bosnia-Herzegovina as knockout play begins

The Americans enter this knockout round as the favorites to advance for once. They face a Bosnian team that has never made it past the group stage before this year.

Rays’ Caminero bringing sweet swing back to All-Star Home Run Derby after putting on show last year

Caminero put on a show last year with his multicolored bat, advancing to the final round before losing to Seattle slugger Cal Raleigh in the long-ball hitting showcase.

Hurricanes land commitment from blue-chip receiver Eli Woodard

The Hurricanes picked up a commitment from four-star California wide receiver Eli Woodard on Tuesday.

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