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T-Rex restaurant at Downtown Disney now open

T-Rex: A Prehistoric Family Adventure, A Place to Eat, Shop, Explore and Discover opened it doors at Downtown Disney this afternoon at 4 p.m. Download a high-resolution version of the above video on our Videos page. T-Rex, developed by Schussler Creative and operated by Landry’s Restaurants, features dining and retail in a 30,000-square-foot, 600-seat family-friendly…

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Former Splendid China site to become commercial center, apartments

From bizjournals.com: The shuttered Splendid China theme park may get a new life soon. Boca Raton-based Falcone Land & Development LLC is working with Kissimmee-based R.J. Whidden & Associates Inc., a planning and civil engineering firm, on plans for a multiphase redevelopment of a 366-acre site in Osceola County that includes the former theme park…

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Fourth baby giraffe born at Animal Kingdom this year (pic)

Walt Disney World Resort is having a bit of a baby boom this year with the birth of a fourth baby giraffe. Entering the world at 6-foot-tall and 155 pounds, Bonsu delighted members of the animal programs team at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in the early morning hours on Sept. 28. Bonsu’s name is inspired from…

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The newest issue of Orlando Attractions Magazine is now available

The newest issue of Orlando Attractions Magazine is now available. It features: • Behind the Frights at Halloween Horror Nights • The Lighter Side of Halloween at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. • Kungaloosh! The Adventurer’s Club gives its final performance. • A Trip to Simpler Times. Main Street’s horse-drawn trolley ride. • The Search is…

Cypress Gardens extending its seasonal schedule through November

Cypress Gardens plans to continue with its seasonal operating schedule through November. This past September the Gardens decided to open on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays due to lack of attendance during this time of year. Fridays in September were known as “$5 Fridays” and drew crowds they may not have normally visited the park otherwise….

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Disney's New Year's Eve fireworks and festivities announced

A kaleidoscope of colors and elaborate light displays will decorate the skies on the final night of 2008 at Walt Disney World. Dazzling fireworks showers, live entertainment and extended park hours on Dec. 31 make it a very popular spot to ring in the new year. Expect large crowds and arrive to your preferred park…

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Burger King 'Whopper Bar' coming to CityWalk

Burger King announced today plans to introduce the world’s first Whopper Bar at Universal CityWalk in Spring 2009. The new concept is a condensed and more contemporary version of the typical Burger King restaurant. It will be located near the main entrance on the second floor adjacent to the theatre. The company-owned and operated Whopper…