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In another blow to Universal Orlando, new coaster is delayed

If the Holllywood Rip, Ride, Rockit roller coaster at Universal Studios in Orlando is going to be the theme park's salvation this year, it's going to do so on a shortened calendar. Although there was...

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Be one of the first to ride SeaWorld's Manta

Hint: For those who want to be one of the very first to ride SeaWorld's new roller coaster Manta, don't show up May 22. While that date has generally been regarded as the date for the grand opening...

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Going to Orlando during the swine flu pandemic - Updated

It is not the most pleasant thing to think about after planning that dream vacation, but the swine flu pandemic can wreak havoc on those going to and from Orlando. Perhaps you are planning to visit...

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European Union warns: Stay away from Orlando, other swine flu hotspots

With fears of the swine flu surging, it was bound to happen. An international body has issued a travel warning against traveling to places considered hotspots for the disease. That includes Orlando....

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Is the swine flu just a bunch of hogwash?

It's been called the worst public health problem since the flu of 1918. But what if it isn't?What if this is a media-driven event, caused by a perfect storm of a slow news week and the...

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Manta opens Tuesday at SeaWorld -- swine flu or not

For all you roller coaster lovers, tomorrow’s the day you’ve been waiting for. If you’re brave enough to dare the swine flu, and Manta’s speed, be at SeaWorld at noon Tuesday. &nbsp...

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Even without swine flu scare, Disney staggers in tough economy

For all the talk about the H1N1 virus, known as the swine flu to many, Disney's latest earnings report show the trouble started well before that moment. Disney released its second quarter earnings...

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A travel nightmare: Phony theme park tickets

It can be a big problem, especially for parents with children who have big expectations that trip to Fantasyland is going to go as planned. You see an ad on Craigslist or eBay offering a great deal on...

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SeaWorld's profits are down, but is it off the auction block?

While the new owner of SeaWorld, InBev, has made it quite clear it will listen to any offers for its inherited theme park enterprise, there is now speculation the European beverage giant may be...

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Why summer is a great time to visit Orlando (really)

Yes, at times, the heat can be unbearable. The crowds can be almost too much to deal with. There are daily afternoon thunderstorms and other hazards but, if planned right, it can be a great time to...

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Families and Orlando's Gay Days: Can they mix?

For some, going to Orlando during Gay Days, which starts this weekend and is centered around the Walt Disney World resort, is not a problem. For others who may not want to introduce young children to...

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The hidden costs of your Orlando vacation

This is what the CVB doesn't want you to know.It sounds like a great deal. There are deals in Orlando where if you stay four days, you get three days free. There are free meals at theme parks...

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Getting through Fantasyland in the Magic Kingdom in 90 minutes

It is possible to experience every major attraction at Fantasyland in the Magic Kingdom in less than an hour and a half? The answer is yes, though it does take careful planning and preparation. Those...

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PETA targets SeaWorld after dolphin death

PETA sent an urgent letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) this week asking the agency to investigate the death of a pregnant dolphin at SeaWorld Discovery Cove in Orlando. PETA was...

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Top five myths about Orlando

For being one of the most popular tourist destinations in the United States, there are a lot of myths surrounding the city that may discourage many from going, or many from wanting to go again. These...

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Raw footage of monorail aftermath could cause families concern

It’s one of the most amazing pieces of video you will ever see from a Disney park. As two mangled monorails are joined together in an unnatural way, cast members and guests scramble to assess the...

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Is it time for the state to inspect Disney, Universal and SeaWorld rides?

The horror story that was the monorail accident at Disney World over the weekend was real. But here's the thing very few visiting theme parks may realize -- there is no state inspection of any ride at...

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Attorney blasts lack of oversight for rides at Disney, Universal and SeaWorld

In the wake of the deadly monorail accident at Walt Disney World that took the life of 21-year-old Austin Wuennenberg, at least one attorney is second guessing the Florida loophole that allows larger...

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PETA slams SeaWorld again after stillborn dolphin

A still born dolphin, that PETA calls the third dolphin death at Discovery Cove in Orlando, a SeaWorld park, has prompted the organization to send yet another letter of protest to the the USDA.PETA...

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Family travel 101: How do I survive summer in Orlando?

For more families, visiting Orlando in the summer is not their first choice, though there is nothing wrong if it is. Rather, it is the time they must visit the city, simply because that's when the...

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