Universal Orlando’s New Water Park Volcano Bay to open in 2017
June 21, 2016 Comments Off on Universal Orlando’s New Water Park Volcano Bay to open in 2017
A lush, tropical oasis unfolds before you, instantly transporting you to a little-known Pacific isle. In the distance, a colossal volcano rises above a sparkling beach, boasting majestic waterfalls by day and blazing lava by night. Welcome to Universal’s Volcano Bay– a radically-innovative water theme park opening next year at Universal Orlando Resort. Spanning 28 […]
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Over 50 Local Arts Groups Join Together For Benefit Performance at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
June 20, 2016 Comments Off on Over 50 Local Arts Groups Join Together For Benefit Performance at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
Local artists announce a benefit performance Beautiful Together, an artistic journey toward hope at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, June 28, in the Walt Disney Theater at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts with all proceeds going to OneOrlando Fund. Tickets are $15, $25 and $45 and go on sale at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, […]
Continue reading …SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium Welcomes New Wave of Yellow Tangs
June 19, 2016 Comments Off on SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium Welcomes New Wave of Yellow Tangs
SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium has welcomed a new group of yellow tangs, also known surgeon fish (Zebrasoma flavescens), who were bred entirely in captivity. This group of yellow tangs is among the first of its kind as the result of a breakthrough in captive breeding technology by the Oceanic Institute of Hawaii. The Finfish Research Group at […]
Continue reading …Emotional Night As Orlando Draw 2-2 with San Jose Earthquakes
June 18, 2016 Comments Off on Emotional Night As Orlando Draw 2-2 with San Jose Earthquakes
In its first Major League Soccer (MLS) game in almost three weeks, Orlando City SC and San Jose Earthquakes shared the spoils on an emotional night in Central Florida with an exciting 2-2 draw. In front of the largest crowd since the opening game of the season, Orlando extended its run to 14 games at […]
Continue reading …Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer Announces OneOrlando Fund
June 14, 2016 Comments Off on Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer Announces OneOrlando Fund
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer announced the formation of the OneOrlando Fund. The purpose of the Fund is to provide a way to help respond to the needs of our community, now and in the time to come, after the effects of the Pulse nightclub tragedy. The distribution of the funds will be administered by the […]
Continue reading …MAKO – Orlando’s Tallest, Fastest and Longest Coaster opens at SeaWorld Orlando
June 10, 2016 Comments Off on MAKO – Orlando’s Tallest, Fastest and Longest Coaster opens at SeaWorld Orlando
A powerful new predator has opened today, June 10, at SeaWorld Orlando, challenging even the most confident thrill-seekers to experience its remarkable speed and stature. When it opens to the public, MAKO™, a 200-foot-tall hypercoaster, will become the tallest, fastest and longest roller coaster among Orlando’s popular theme parks. The coaster anchors a two-acre realm […]
Continue reading …Brazil thrashes Haiti to end Orlando Copa America run
June 9, 2016 Comments Off on Brazil thrashes Haiti to end Orlando Copa America run
Brazil beat Haiti 7-1 at Camping World Stadium last night to end 6 days of hectic action in Orlando for the Copa America tournament. The first game on 4th June saw a scoreless draw between Costa Rica and Paraguay in front of a crowd of 14,334. Two days later the remnants of Tropical Storm Colin […]
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Tomorrow marks the start of the biggest soccer event held in the United States in more than 20 years as Copa America Centenario kicks off with its opening game as the U.S. hosts Colombia at Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, California at 9:30 p.m. ET, live on FS1, Univision, UniMas and Univision Deportes Network. The tournament […]
Continue reading …2017 NFL Pro Bowl to be played in Orlando and Miami Dolphins and Atlanta Falcons agree to pre-season game
June 1, 2016 Comments Off on 2017 NFL Pro Bowl to be played in Orlando and Miami Dolphins and Atlanta Falcons agree to pre-season game
The NFL will celebrate its brightest stars of today and tomorrow with new PRO BOWL WEEK festivities in 2017 in Orlando. The announcement was made today at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort, site of the AFC-NFC team practices and host to unprecedented new youth-focused football activities. Culminating with the […]
Continue reading …Tampa Bay Storm finally manage first 2016 AFL win
May 29, 2016 Comments Off on Tampa Bay Storm finally manage first 2016 AFL win
After seven losses on the trot the Tampa Bay Storm (1-7, 0-4) finally recorded their first victory of the season against the Arizona Rattlers (6-3, 4-0). The 63-56 scoreline came down to the final minute when T.T. Toliver scored with a game winning touchdown with just three seconds left of play. It was dramatic stuff. […]
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