Our Fun Archives - Orlando Rising

Tigris roller coaster track complete at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

02/14/2019

Florida’s tallest launch coaster, Tigris, is set to open this spring at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay after the park announced the final sections of the track have been put in place. The 150-foot-tall tiger-themed ... Read More

Halo ‘traveling theme park’ heading to Orlando

John Gregory

02/06/2019

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The Orange County Convention Center will be the first stop this summer for a “traveling theme park” centered around Microsoft’s Halo video game franchise. Called Halo: Outpost Discovery, the event will include... Read More

Welcome to the new Orlando Rising

John Gregory

01/31/2019

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It’s a new dawn for Orlando Rising. Since May 2018, I’ve been this site’s tourism reporter, covering everything that makes Orlando such a great vacation destination. I can now add site owner to my business c... Read More

SeaWorld sets concert lineup for 2019 Seven Seas fest

John Gregory

01/24/2019

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SeaWorld Orlando has announced the initial slate of concerts for its Seven Seas Food Festival, which runs from Feb. 9 through May 5. While this year’s festival will include some Friday evening activities begi... Read More

Port Canaveral green lights $46.5M refurb for Disney terminals

Drew Wilson

01/24/2019

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A proposed $46.5 million overhaul to Disney’s cruise terminals got a stamp of approval from the Port Canaveral Authority Board of Commissioners Wednesday. The bulk of the money, $39.6 million, would be used to... Read More

Comcast ‘bullish’ on Universal theme parks as it enters streaming wars

John Gregory

01/23/2019

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Universal theme parks contributed to a profitable 2018 for Comcast, but financial analysts seemed more interested in the company’s upcoming streaming service during its latest earnings call. Comcast chairman ... Read More