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Brightline expects trains to roll into Orlando as soon as 2021

12/13/2018

Brightline expects to start construction this winter on its planned, privately owned, higher-speed passenger railroad connecting South Florida to Orlando and envisions the first trains to start rolling into Orl... Read More

Brightline Tampa-Orlando proposal discusses Disney, SunRail stops

Scott Powers

11/29/2018

Disney World

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Brightline's proposal to build and operate a higher-speed passenger train from Tampa to Orlando includes provisions for three possible stops in the Orlando area, including one that could serve Walt Disney World... Read More

Where Orlando’s biggest theme parks stand in latest attendance report

John Gregory

05/20/2018

Orlando Tourism

Disney and Universal showed in 2017 that if you build something new in Orlando, guests will respond, as the rivals’ biggest additions last year drove the largest gains in attendance. Walt Disney World’s parks ... Read More

OIA expansion to open before the holidays

Terry Roen

10/27/2017

Orlando Tourism

Orlando International Airport's new people mover at the Intermodal Terminal Facility and a much-needed parking garage are slated to open by Thanksgiving. The new additions will help boost the airport’s capacit... Read More

Holy Land Experience offers free admission Wednesday

Terry Roen

10/23/2017

Other Theme Parks

Holy Land Experience will offer free admission Wednesday to preserve its tax-exempt status as a religious entity. This is the second time this year the theme park opened its doors to the public. It also offere... Read More

Topgolf opens with the latest technology

Terry Roen

10/19/2017

Orlando Tourism

Topgolf opens its 36th location in Orlando Friday with technology that traces microchipped golf balls. The three level, 65,000-square-foot venue is the first location to open with Toptracer technology, which t... Read More

Orlando top fall destination in the world

Terry Roen

10/18/2017

Orlando Tourism

Orlando is the world’s most popular fall travel destination, according to a AAA survey. The City Beautiful was also the top summer destination, cementing its status as the best place to visit in the world. Mo... Read More

Ripley’s treats first responders to free admission

Terry Roen

09/28/2017

Orlando Tourism

Ripley’s Believe It or Not! is offering free admission for military and emergency first responders through the month of October. The appreciation month includes admission to all emergency responders, service m... Read More

Hurricane evacuees fill Orlando hotels

Terry Roen

09/07/2017

Hotels

Orlando hotels are filling up fast as thousands heed mandatory and voluntary evacuation notices to stay clear of Hurricane Irma. Many local hotels are sold out but creating waiting lists since the storm’s path... Read More

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