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Local 5K relocates to Universal Orlando – Participants run through both theme parks – Video/Photos

By Don Gworek Orlando’s longest-running local road race, the Dick Batchelor 5K, relocated to Universal Orlando this year. The event raises money for a number of children’s charities. Here’s a look at this morning’s run.

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Photo Finds: Construction update for Cheetah Hunt roller coaster at Busch Gardens

By Don Gworek Construction of Busch Gardens’ new roller coaster, Cheetah Hunt, is well under way for a Spring 2011 launch. The site meanders in the Edge of Africa area of the Serengeti, between the Crown Colony House and the Rhino Rally. A good amount of the track is now in place, and it is…

Gwazi wooden coaster at Busch Gardens reopens with a smoother ride

By Don Gworek Gwazi, the dueling wooden roller coaster at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay reopened this past Saturday with new “Millenium Flyer” trains. The coaster has long been known as giving a rough ride, but with the new vehicles built by the original manufacturer, Great Coasters International, the ride is now a lot smoother.

Monster trucks will be racing, jumping and smashing at the Citrus Bowl this Saturday

The Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium is being filled with dirt. No, they’re not destroying it, they’re making a track for the monster trucks to tear up. Monster Jam will be held this Saturday in Orlando and you can see some of the trucks up close at various locations around Orlando this Thursday and Friday.