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  • We're spooked: Busch Gardens, Universal reveal Halloween plans Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:36PMBy Anne Glover, Times staff writer Tuesday, July 19, 2011 Zombies vs. Morphing Aliens. Sounds like a great name for a movie or video game, but they're actually some of the heart-stopping, scream-inducing frights planned for the annual Halloween extravaganzas at Busch Gardens (zombies) and Universal Studios in Orlando (aliens) this year. Full details about ticket prices and other scare zones have ...
  • Universal Pictures' Upcoming Thriller "The Thing" to Become Haunted House Experience at Universal Studios' Halloween ... Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:19PMAn abandoned scientific research facility in the midst of a vast and frozen Antarctica will set the stage for "The Thing," an all-new horror maze inspired by Universal Pictures' upcoming film, at both Universal Studios Florida and Universal Studios Hollywood's Halloween Horror Nights events, which begins on September 23 and continues on select nights through October 31.
  • We're spooked: Busch Gardens, Universal reveal Halloween themes Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:36PMBy Anne Glover, Times staff writer Tuesday, July 19, 2011 Zombies vs. Morphing Aliens. Sounds like a great name for a movie or video game, but they're actually the themes for the annual Halloween extravaganzas at Busch Gardens (zombies) and Universal Studios in Orlando (aliens) this year. Full details about ticket prices and other scare zones have yet to be released, but teaser material is now ...
  • SeaWorld hiring blitz seeks to add 650 more employees to Orlando parks Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 9:40AMSeaWorld hiring blitz seeks to add 650 more employees to Orlando parks
  • Nonprofit CEO Showcase: Helen Werking Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:47AMMission Memories of Love serves the children of parents who are battling a life-threatening illness by sending the family to Orlando for five days and providing tickets to area theme parks and a room at a resort along with financial support.
  • Harry Potter Theme Ride Injury Costs Knuckleballer Zink Five Months of Recovery Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:06AMThe Wizarding World of Harry Potter is one of the most popular attractions at Universal Studios . The theme park is enjoying a flurry of attention from the fans of the wizardry franchise. Both Muggles and pro-athletes cannot resist the magical world of Harry Potter. Former Red Sox knuckleballer Charlie Zink had a great time at Universal Studios with his fiancé. Unfortunately, the trip to ...
  • 'Hiring blitz' this week for SeaWorld Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:44AMSeaWorld Orlando says it will conduct a "hiring blitz" this week as it seeks to bring aboard enough seasonal workers to handle the remainder of the busy summer months.
  • Brian J. O'Connor: Bizcations combine family trip with corporate travel, and they're becoming popular Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 2:27AMFirst we cut vacation costs with the "staycation." And now comes the "bizcation," where the kids accompany a parent on a business trip so corporate travel can double as a family getaway.
  • Give us back our big baby: Marine park in bizarre tug-of-love case over 17-foot killer whale Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 7:21AMSeaWorld in Orlando, Florida, is demanding the return of Ikaika, a two-tonne, captive-born orca that it sent to Marineland in Niagara Falls, Canada, in 2006.
  • Win a Wizarding World Vacation on TODAY! Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 6:46AMAmid excitement for the final Harry Potter film, enter to win a four-day, three-night trip to Universal Orlando Resort in Orlando, Florida, where you can visit The Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park.
  • Darden CEO meets with President Obama Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 5:26PMThe chief executive officer of Darden Restaurants, Orlando's only Fortune 500 company, was among several business leaders who had lunch with President Obama on Tuesday to discuss jobs and the economy.
  • Theme Park Sales on a Roller Coaster Ride, Reports Mintel Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 11:00AMLike any good amusement park ride, the theme park industry has endured a lot of twists and turns in the past several years. According to Mintel, theme park revenues grew 10% between 2005 and 2007, but the onset of the recession, coupled with record high gas prices over the summer, resulted in a five percent drop in 2009.
  • SeaWorld wants killer whale returned from Canadian park Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 1:07PMSeaWorld, which initially sent Ikaika to the Marineland park in Canada as part of a breeding-loan agreement, now wants the killer whale back.
  • SeaWorld fights to get killer whale back from Canadian marine park Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 11:57PMORLANDO -- SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment and a Canadian marine park are waging an international custody battle -- over a killer whale. The subject of the dispute is Ikaika, an 8-year-old male orca born at SeaWorld Orlando in August 2002 but which has been on display at Marineland in Niagara Falls, Ontario, since November 2006. RSS Feed:  read more
  • Marineland, SeaWorld battle over whale Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 10:17PMA whale of a custody battle played out in a St. Catharines, Ont., court this week as Marineland fought to keep one of its star attractions.
  • SeaWorld fights to get killer whale back from Canada’s Marineland Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 9:10PMSeaWorld Parks & Entertainment and a Canadian marine park are waging an international custody battle — over a killer whale.
  • Weekend outlook: Boys Like Girls, Heart tribute band, more Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 10:15AMWe’re in taking-a-breather mode at the theme parks in the wake of so many Independence Day activities last weekend. But there still are options: + The rock band known as Boys Like Girls performs in the Summer Concert Series at Universal Studios on Saturday. Show time is 9 p.m., and it’s included in regular park admission. + [...]
  • Theme parks this weekend: Boys Like Girls, Heart tribute band, more Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 10:03AMWe're in taking-a-breather mode at the theme parks in the wake of so many Independence Day activities last weekend. But there still are options:
  • Casey Anthony Sentencing Live Stream - July 7, 2011 Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 7:31AMCasey Anthony will appear in court once again today (July 7, 2011) for her sentence on four (4) accounts of providing false information to law enforcement officers (i.e. lying to police officers). On July 5th, Casey Anthony was acquitted of murdering her 2-year-old daughter Caylee after a Florida jury did not find enough evidence to prove she committed the crime. Casey Anthony Sentencing Live ...
  • Rent My Vacation Home (RMVH) Needs Homes due to Space Shuttle Atlantis Final Launch Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 3:35PMUp to one million people have flocked to Cape Canaveral Florida to see the final launch of Atlantis. Rent My Vacation Home has no vacancy in its vacation home inventory and needs vacation homeowners to list homes. (PRWeb July 06, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/7/prweb8623357.htm
  • Universal's Islands of Adventure nabs best theme-park award Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 3:05PMOrlando theme parks fared very well in this year's Theme Park Insider Awards, scoring victories in three of the four categories. For the second consecutive year, Universal's Islands of Adventure won best theme park, while Star Tours at Disney's Hollywood Studios (and Disneyland) was named best new attraction. Epcot's Bistro de Paris earned the best theme park restaurant nod for the second year ...
  • Theme Park Insider: Universal’s Islands of Adventure wins best theme-park award Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 2:54PMOrlando theme parks fared very well in this year’s Theme Park Insider Awards, scoring victories in three of the four categories. For the second consecutive year, Universal’s Islands of Adventure won best theme park, while Star Tours at Disney’s Hollywood Studios (and Disneyland) was named best new attraction. Epcot’s Bistro de Paris earned the best [...]
  • Boy who drowned in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea was 'fearless,' uncle says Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 3:57PMA 7-year-old Bahamian boy who drowned during a Fourth of July celebration was an energetic child who enjoyed visiting family in South Florida every year, his uncle said Tuesday.
  • Uncle: Boy who drowned was 'fearless' | Guest book Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 2:48PMA 7-year-old boy who drowned during a July Fourth celebration was an energetic boy who enjoyed visiting family in South Florida from the Bahamas each year, his uncle said Tuesday.
  • As shuttle program ends, Titusville fears for its future Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 9:25PMTITUSVILLE — At the Aqua Mart fish store, Chris Norris has already seen the effects of the space-shuttle program's imminent demise.
  • Scott leading from caboose Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 11:00PMGov. Rick Scott, who single-handedly stopped Florida's federally financed high-speed rail, has agreed to take the brakes off the Orlando area's SunRail project, which will cost the state close to $600 million.
  • Sale of Universal Orlando closes; resort has 1 owner for first time in its history Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 11:13AMNBCUniversal closed Friday on its deal to buy the half of Universal Orlando that it didn't already own, putting Central Florida's No. 2 theme-park resort in the hands of a single owner for the first time in its 21-year history.
  • Florence + the Machine visit Universal Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 7:25AMMusical group Florence + the Machine toured Universal Orlando’s theme parks before their show Thursday at Hard Rock Live in Universal CityWalk.
  • U.S. is a popular spot for international visitors Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 8:36PMCanada and Mexico sent the most visitors. Whether you're shopping at Tiffany, contemplating the Liberty Bell, hiking in Yosemite National Park or throwing dice inLas Vegas, odds are good you'll meet an international tourist enjoying America alongside you.
  • Casey Anthony iPhone apps are best-sellers Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 12:47PMTwo iPhone apps that provide coverage and information about the Casey Anthony trial are best-sellers in the paid news category of the iTunes Store.
  • Wyndham Resorts Offer Summer Savings With Getaway Deals Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 9:28AMPARSIPPANY, NJ--(Marketwire - Jun 29, 2011) - Consumers looking to book a long-awaited summer vacation can enjoy resort getaway offers, including free nights and discounted stays, at popular Wyndham Hotels and Resorts ® destinations throughout the United States, Mexico and the Caribbean.
  • Government May Waive Travel Visas For Brazil Sunday, June 26, 2011 @ 10:36PMCENTRAL FLORIDA -- It’s a move that could make a huge impact on central Florida’s economy. The federal government is expected to soon make travel visas easier to get for Brazilians. That means more people from Brazil will be coming here to spend money.
  • Anthony Westbury: Ad campaign hoping to hook summer visitors Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 1:45PMSt. Lucie tourism officials are hoping a new advertising campaign will net some summer visitors from Tampa to come wet a line with us.
  • Casey Anthony repulses and fascinates Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 8:16AMI know I shouldn’t, but I can’t help myself. Any time a news show features a clip of the Casey Anthony trial, that morbid, lurid, goose-pimply spectacle unfolding in the land of theme parks and invented reality, I drop everything to gape. Later I feel disappointed in myself. It’s like sneaking a chocolate bar on the first day of a new diet — a self-defeating dip into the shameful part of the ...
  • Big Bend and Florida News Briefs Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 6:48PMThe Leon High Class of 1981 will hold its 30th reunion July 30 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Another Broken Egg Cafe off Capital Circle Northeast. Dinner will be provided by Seineyard Seafood Restaurant.
  • MEDIEVAL TIMES OFFERS amp;quot;TRAIN TO BE A KNIGHTamp;quot; FAMILY FUN ADVENTURE Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 9:58AMOrlando, Fl. During the summer season, families traveling to Orlando must maintain a balance of outdoor adventures and beating the heat indoors with fun, educational outings for their children. Medieval Times Dinner Tournament in Orlando, Florida, has the solution that is sure to please all the young lords and ladies, and create a memorable summer experience for the entire family. Beginning...
  • Casey Anthony Trial Live Stream - June 23, 2011 Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 8:46AMCasey Anthony's trial will be once again broadcast live via online streaming by WeshTV. Below will start sending live video feeds from the venue of Anthony's court trial at around 9:00 a.m. EDT (9 p.m., Philippine Time). Casey Anthony Trial Live Streaming - June 23, 2011 | Live Stream courtesy of WES H Casey Anthony was indicted for the murder of her 2 year-old daughter , Caylee Marie Anthony ...
  • Universal Orlando introduces app for theme parks, CityWalk Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 11:22AMUniversal Orlando revealed its mobile application designed for theme-park guests to use in Universal CityWalk, Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure, home of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
  • Casey Anthony Trial Live Stream Video - June 21, 2011 Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 8:16AMCasey Anthony Trial Live Stream from Wesh below will once again start broadcasting at around 9:00 a.m. EDT (9:00 p.m., Philippine Time). Basically, nothing happened in yesterday's trial since the judge decided to postpone it today. By the way, the sound goes off when the trial is on recess. So don't wonder why you will not be hearing anything during that time. Check out the live feeds for today ...
  • Casey Anthony Trial Live Stream Video - June 21, 2011 Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 8:16AMCasey Anthony Trial Live Stream from Wesh below will once again start broadcasting at around 9:00 a.m. EDT (9:00 p.m., Philippine Time). Basically, nothing happened in yesterday's trial since the judge decided to postpone it today. By the way, the sound goes off when the trial is on recess. So don't wonder why you will not be hearing anything during that time. Check out the live feeds for today ...
  • Casey Anthony Trial Live Stream Video - June 21, 2011 Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 8:16AMCasey Anthony Trial Live Stream from Wesh below will once again start broadcasting at around 9:00 a.m. EDT (9:00 p.m., Philippine Time). Basically, nothing happened in yesterday's trial since the judge decided to postpone it today. By the way, the sound goes off when the trial is on recess. So don't wonder why you will not be hearing anything during that time. Check out the live feeds for today ...
  • Casey Anthony Trial Live Stream Video - June 21, 2011 Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 8:16AMCasey Anthony Trial Live Stream from Wesh below will once again start broadcasting at around 9:00 a.m. EDT (9:00 p.m., Philippine Time). Basically, nothing happened in yesterday's trial since the judge decided to postpone it today. By the way, the sound goes off when the trial is on recess. So don't wonder why you will not be hearing anything during that time. Check out the live feeds for today ...
  • Orlando websites hacked to protest homeless feeding ban Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 6:36AMComputer hackers shut down the Orlando Chamber of Commerce's web site for most of the day Monday and posted a "boycott Orlando" message on a major theme park's Internet page to protest the homeless-feeding policies of Mayor Buddy Dyer.
  • Orlando websites hacked to protest homeless feeding ban Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 6:36AMComputer hackers shut down the Orlando Chamber of Commerce's web site for most of the day Monday and posted a "boycott Orlando" message on a major theme park's Internet page to protest the homeless-feeding policies of Mayor Buddy Dyer.
  • Orlando websites hacked to protest homeless feeding ban Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 6:36AMComputer hackers shut down the Orlando Chamber of Commerce's web site for most of the day Monday and posted a "boycott Orlando" message on a major theme park's Internet page to protest the homeless-feeding policies of Mayor Buddy Dyer.
  • Orlando websites hacked to protest homeless feeding ban Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 6:36AMComputer hackers shut down the Orlando Chamber of Commerce's web site for most of the day Monday and posted a "boycott Orlando" message on a major theme park's Internet page to protest the homeless-feeding policies of Mayor Buddy Dyer.
  • Hackers crash web sites to protest Orlando's homeless feeding restrictions Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 4:58PMComputer hackers shut down the Orlando Chamber of Commerce's web site for most of the day Monday and posted a "boycott Orlando" message on a major theme park's Internet page to protest the homeless-feeding policies of Mayor Buddy Dyer.
  • Rapper Nelly explains his late night Orlando tweet Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 4:06PMNelly admits why he stayed up so late before his concert
  • Two popular Florida theme parks raise ticket prices Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 2:16PMORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Universal Orlando is following Walt Disney World in raising ticket prices. Universal announced Monday that the price of a one-day admission is up from $82 to $85, matching Disney's increase announced earlier this month.
  • Universal Orlando raises ticket prices, matches Disney World's 1-day admission Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 12:08PMGuests have jammed the Wizarding World of Harry Potter attraction since its opening a year ago. (Joe Burbank, Orlando Sentinel) Bolstered by the popularity of its year-old Harry Potter land, Universal Orlando on Monday sharply raised most ticket prices – but it left some key prices for Florida residents unchanged.