This undated photo made available by Universal Orlando Resort, shows the new “Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon” ride in Orlando, Fla. Universal is leading the theme-park charge into “virtual lines” that give visitors options for exploring a park or watching live entertainment instead of the tedium of looking at someone’s back as you inch forward step by step to the thrill ride.
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Published: February 10, 2017 in Beyond the Carolinas Updated: February 9, 2017 at 7:38 pm ENGAGE: Write a letter to the editor Soulforce is seeking individuals who want to craft doves for their Altar of Life protest at the National Religious Broadcaster’s global annual conference in Orlando, Fla., from Feb. 27-March 2. Doves have already made an appearance at the Creating Change Conference held in Philadelphia, Pa. in January.
Monster Jam driver has fun on and off the course
When Ryan Anderson visits Central Florida, he is never short on ways to keep busy. “Florida is the mecca for the fun-haver,” says the North Carolina native.
Monster Jam driver has fun on and off the course
When Ryan Anderson visits Central Florida, he is never short on ways to keep busy. “Florida is the mecca for the fun-haver,” says the North Carolina native.
Pipe Dream’s podcast picks for the new year
As winter break and syllabus week end, it becomes harder to find time to read or watch the news outside of procrastinating. An easy way to consume the news is through podcasts – you can listen to them in the car, in between classes, while you’re doing homework or really anything else.
What happens between now and Ringling’s closure in May?
… Show on Earth” in May, following a 146-year run of performances. Kenneth Feld, the chairman and CEO of Feld Entertainment, which owns the circus, told The Associated Press, declining attendance combined with high operating costs are among the …
Ringling’s evolution, from freak shows to the big top
… Show on Earth” in May, following a 146-year run of performances. Kenneth Feld, the chairman and CEO of Feld Entertainment, which owns the circus, told The Associated Press, declining attendance combined with high operating costs are among the …
Should SeaWorld be closed down?
… humans are gaining a greater sense of empathy for animals and losing interest in watching them perform for entertainment. Activist groups like PETA call SeaWorld an “abusement park” that enslaves intelligent sea life, isolates the animals in …
Program helps save families at verge of homelessness
Joaquin Medina, his wife, Wanda Arce, and children, Genesis Medina, age 18, and Chris Medina, age 16, at the Osceola Council for Aging in Kissimmee. After falling on hard times, the family received assistance from the Osceola Council for Aging, Building Strong Families program.
Year-In-Review 9 mins ago 2:26 p.m.10 happy-cry moments from pop culture in 2016
In a year that will go down in the history books for the deaths of celebrities, political unrest and upheaval and what seemed like an endless onslaught of tragedies, there were some moments that brought us genuine joy. From a passionate acceptance speech to inspiring moments on movies and TV to a young girl’s smile, we rounded up 10 moments from this year that made us cry, but in a good way.
Pulse: Officer saluted on ABC’s ‘The Year: 2016’
… Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. Commentators include Mark Cuban of ABC’s “Shark Tank,” author Jennifer Weiner, “Entertainment Tonight” co-host Kevin Frazier and prosecutor Marcia Clark and attorney Chris Darden, who were portrayed in the limited FX …
Exclusive reveal of ‘The Spirit’ comic from the ‘Love Is Love’ anthology
… at “The Spirit” short featured in “Love Is Love,” with permission by current “The Spirit” publisher Dynamite Entertainment. The 144-page anthology includes short comics and art pieces that directly address the tragedy, mourn the victims, contemplate …