Archive for November, 2007
Universal to build park in S. Korea
Universal Parks & Resorts and South Korea’s Gyeonggi province announced today they have agreed on plans for a $3.1 billion theme park to be built near Seoul. [...]
Orlando-area tourism officials fear Crist’s gambling compact
An unprecedented deal struck this month by Gov. Charlie Crist and the Seminole Tribe of Florida would, for the first time, bring high-stakes gambling practically to Orlando’s doorstep — clearing the way for Vegas-style slot machines, blackjack and baccarat at a Tampa casino about an hour’s drive from the gates of Disney’s Magic Kingdom. [...]
What would JFK say of fat USA?
When it came to encouraging fitness, few did more to get Americans off the couch than John F. Kennedy,. [...]
Orlando-area circus survives in tight times (with video)
Being blown out of a cannon? Easy. More…
Universal brings back Grinchmas
The 2007 “Grinchmas” holiday show at Universal Orlando’s Islands of Adventure returns this year after a one-year absence and will feature a new musical, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, in honor of the 50th anniversary of the Dr. Seuss book, resort officials announced Monday. Grinchmas began as a festival in 2000 and grew into a [...]
Orlando seeks ‘bounce’ from South American tourists
Central Florida business wants more of those travelers
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Disney rolls up 2nd year with jump in profit
Theme-park figures are especially impressive, an industry analyst says.
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Area hopes for image upgrade in Lufthansa’s new direct flights
When Lufthansa Flight 464 from Frankfurt, Germany, touches down at Orlando International Airport at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, it will mark the dawn of a new era of international air service in Central Florida. [...]
Some cutbacks due at AirTran despite profit rise in quarter
Higher fuel prices will prompt slower growth and a reduction in unprofitable routes.
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