Major I-75/I-4 Interchange Ramps to Close This Week, Detours Required
The Florida Department of Transportation reports that two ramps at the I-4/I-75 interchange may be closed between 11:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 19 and 3:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 20, weather permitting.
The eastbound I-4 ramp (Exit 9) to both directions of I-75 will be closed between read more…
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Universal Orlando Resort Serves Up Mardi Gras 2021 February 6 Through March 28
Universal Orlando Resort celebrates Mardi Gras 2021: International Flavors of Carnaval featuring authentic cuisine inspired by the most iconic Carnaval festivities across the globe. This first-ever, dynamic celebration of flavor and entertainment will take place daily at Universal Studios Florida from Saturday, February 6 and continue through Sunday, March 28.
Guests will enjoy an eclectic global food fest with more than 70 delectable dishes and beverages from 13 locations around the read more…
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2021 Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Arts at Walt Disney World
The Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Arts has begun at Walt Disney World Resort, celebrating visual, culinary and performing arts from around the world. Through February 22, 2021, guests can experience this celebration as part of regular park admission, with something to satisfy every palate – and every palette!
Food Studios Bring Global Culinary Arts to EPCOT
The festival invites guests to eat great works of art! More than 15 Food Studios throughout the park offer i read more…
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The Tradition, Excitement and Drama of the Daytona 500 Continues on February 14
The 63rd Annual DAYTONA 500 will play host to a limited number of fans, but The Great American Race will – as it has since 1959 – continue the tradition of the biggest event in all of motorsports, delivering the pageantry, excitement and drama like nowhere else in the world.
The reduced venue c read more…
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Quench Your Thirst Along Florida’s ‘Cool Craft Beverage Trail’
It’s time to hit the trail and find beverages as “cool” as their destination! West Volusia County, Florida’s eclectic mix of attractions, restaurants and boutiques make it a spectacular spot to visit … and now it’s even cooler, with the “CoolCraft Beverage Trail.”
West Volusia Tourism Advertising Authority is proud to kick off the beverage trail starting on November 27, 2020. Visitors will be able to hit the trail for the best “crafts” around … and we aren’t just talking about the beer, tho read more…
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Wild Florida Becomes Central Florida’s Largest Family-Owned Adventure Park!
Wild Florida Airboats, Gator Park & Drive-thru Safari announces a massive new expansion to its facility. Wild Florida acquired a 185-acre plot of land adjacent to their Drive-thru Safari Park, making it the largest family-owned adventure park in Central Florida.
The 185-acres of pristine Florida landscape borders its current 85-acre Drive-thru Safari Park, with plans to expand, allowing guests to see more exotic and native wildlife than ever before. In addition to the more than 150 animals already on property, Wild Florida plans to expand their existing herds of wildlife and introduce many more rescued and relocated animals.
Wild Florida Airboats, Gator Park & Drive-thru Safari, which opened on Lake Cypress in 2010, focuses on educating individuals on Central Florida’s natural resources. Starting off with a 14-acre Gator Park and airboat tours, the
Snowtubing in Florida? Snowcat Ridge Alpine Park Now Open!
Now open, the one-of-a-kind alpine snow park – Snowcat Ridge in Dade City – featuring a massive snow tubing hill, Alpine Village, and a ten thousand square foot snow play dome.
The snow tubing hill is 60 feet tall and 400 feet long, with a magic carpet lift that will whisk riders and their snow tubes to the top of the hill. Guests can ride in a single, tandem, or 6-person family tube to slide down the snow-covered slope.
“Our team has been working very hard over the last few years to bri read more…
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New Roller Coasters Revealed for 2020 at SeaWorld and Busch Gardens
SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay revealed details regarding NEW attractions coming to the parks in 2020. This marks the first time in four years that both parks have launched new coasters in the same year, in addition to a new water slide in Tampa. SeaWorld and Busch Gardens Pass Members will be among the first to experience the new attractions.
Iron Gwazi – Opening Spring 2020 at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
A NEW legend is surfacing in 2020 at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay with the evolution of Iron GwaziTM, North America’s tallest, and the fastest, and steepest hybrid coaster in the world. Manufactured by Rocky Mountain Construction, Iron Gwazi will be 206 feet tall, feature a 91-degree drop, and reach top speeds of 76 miles per hour. The journey will include three inversions and 12 airtime hills as it races along more than 4,075 feet of purple steel track. With a 48″ height requirem
LEGOLAND Florida Reveals More Ways to Build Memories in 2020 with “Year of the Pirate”
LEGOLAND® Florida Resort is inviting brick fans to #VacationLikeAPirate in 2020 with the announcement of the “Year of the Pirate” including the grand opening of LEGOLAND® Pirate Island Hotel, a jam-packed event season plus pirate-themed event days, more time to swashbuckle at LEGOLAND Water Park and a brand-new pirate water ski show.
Enjoy the “Year of the Pirate” and more event days than ever before with an Awesome Annual Pass for less than twelve dollars a month and no down payment. Awesome Annual Passes include unlimited access to the theme park, water park, seasonal events, free standard parking and discounts on retail, dining and hotel rates.
NEW! LEGOLAND® Pirate Island Hotel Grand Opening – April 17
Located just 130 kid-steps from the theme park entrance, LEGOLAND Pirate Islan
Orlando’s 30 New Additions for 2020
The new decade heralds fresh growth for The Theme Park Capital of the World®, as Orlando’s evolution continues with an unprecedented theme park expansion, the world’s tallest slingshot ride, an acoustically perfect theater, a new celebrity chef restaurant and one of the largest booms for hotel growth in decades.
Continuous updates on what’s new as well as tips for planning a trip can be found at VisitOrlando.com, the official visitor information source for the destination.
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- “Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance” opened in December and is the second
Disney Announces Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Opening Date
In anticipation of high guest interest, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products announced it will open Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge ahead of schedule at Disneyland Park in California on May 31 and at Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida on August 29. On opening day for phase one, guests will be transported […]
Roaring Springs Splashes Into ZooTampa at Lowry Park
ZooTampa at Lowry Park kicks off the summer with a splash as it introduces its brand-new family water adventure, Roaring Springs presented by Pinch A Penny. Following the debut of a refreshed, contemporary identity featuring a new logo and revitalized vision, ZooTampa launched its most thrilling expansion to date with the opening of Roaring Springs. […]
Unwind Oceanside at Cocoa Beach Uncorked Food and Wine Festival
Showcasing Central Florida’s most-renowned chefs, restaurants and breweries, the second annual Cocoa Beach Uncorked Food and Wine Festival takes place April 28-29 at Alan Shepard Park. The two-day celebration of food, wine and craft beer offers attendees a chance to indulge in the finest tastes the region has to offer, while unwinding along Cocoa Beach’s […]
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Honors Two Decades of Wild Encounters With 20th Anniversary Celebration
Disney’s Animal Kingdom will mark its 20th anniversary on Earth Day, April 22, with more wild adventures than ever before – kicking off spring and setting the stage for an incredible summer filled with all-new events and experiences at the Walt Disney World Resort. Commemorating the milestone year, the 500-acre adventure park will offer animal […]
Walt Disney World’s Toy Story Land To Open June 30
It’s a joy-filled, toy-filled world as only Disney can create, and it opens June 30, 2018. The all-new Toy Story Land at Walt Disney World Resort is inspired by Disney•Pixar’s Toy Story films. Guests in Toy Story Land – located at Disney’s Hollywood Studios – will feel like they have shrunk to the size of […]