It was on this date in 1968 that Apollo 8 became the first mission to orbit the moon in a manned spacecraft. The mission started on 21st December 1968 at 12:51:00 UTC and lasted 6 days, 3 hours, 42 minutes as the three-astronaut crew — Commander Frank Borman, Command Module Pilot James Lovell, and Lunar Module Pilot William Anders […]
Continue reading …Walt Disney World and other Orlando based theme parks have now beefed up their security arrangements prior to the holiday season. Security throughout the United States has become a major concern following recent deadly attacks in Paris and San Bernardino, and just last week a man attempted to bring a gun into Magic Kingdom before […]
Continue reading …Madame Tussauds Orlando is providing a royal welcome for the arrival of its newest figures of Queen Elizabeth, Prince Harry, Prince William and Duchess Catherine. Britain’s royal family will be featured in the Orlando attraction in a special holiday-themed set for a limited time. Guests are encouraged to get up close and personal with royalty […]
Continue reading …The Orlando Eye and I-Drive 360 are adding to Central Florida’s holiday happenings with special events to celebrate the season. From Dec. 1-25, guests on the Orlando Eye can indulge in some holiday spirit at 400 feet by riding in one of four beautifully themed holiday capsules, ranging from The Night Before Christmas, Gingerbread House, […]
Continue reading …The inaugural MegaCon Fan Days event started at Orange County Convention Center this morning and promises to be an action packed, fun filled two day fiesta. The event concludes around 5pm on Sunday 22nd November but before that attendees will have the chance to take part in a variety of different events that run through […]
Continue reading …The Orlando Eye has introduced a new nighttime experience on the 400-foot observation wheel with Eye Glow. Starting Friday, Nov. 13, guests can buy or upgrade their flight experience with the Eye Glow package, which includes a flight of wine, beer or cider, or glass of champagne, and premium access to the new Eye Glow […]
Continue reading …While many people were tuning into the latest Republican party political debate last night the more sane folks in Central Florida were attending the ‘Cinderella’ opening night at the Dr. Philip’s Center for the Performing Arts. Little did theater goers know that there would be no escape from politics after all, as the play delved […]
Continue reading …The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts celebrated its first anniversary with a press conference today that featured a report to the community and an update on philanthropy and the progress of Phase 2. “We had an incredible year that started with a community open house. We saw record-breaking numbers, amazing performances, and students […]
Continue reading …BritWeek is back in Orlando next week and it’s a chance for Central Florida to celebrate everything British. The event runs from 8th to 14th November and has some great events taking place throughout the week. BritWeek, Inc., a 501(C)3 Organization, was originally formed in Los Angeles in 2007 by Nigel Lythgoe and the then […]
Continue reading …Artegon Marketplace unveiled new enhancements, tenants and expansion plans today that complement the 1.1 million-square-foot shopping attraction and artisan marketplace located on the north end of International Drive. The new developments represent a multi-million dollar investment by the property’s owner, New York-based Lightstone, and will generate approximately 400 new jobs by the end of 2016. […]
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