Pirate’s Cove Adventure Golf and Jungle Golf in the Orlando area are hosting the Sixth Annual “Putting for Patriots” fundraiser through Monday, May 28. This national event will occur simultaneously at 33 Pirate’s Cove, Pirate’s Island and Jungle Golf miniature golf courses throughout the United States. The event will culminate on Memorial Day weekend and support [...]

The International BodyFlight Association (IBA) is continuing the 2012 IBA Indoor Skydiving Competition Tour at the iFly Orlando wind-tunnel located at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday April 13 and 14, 2012. Spectators are welcome. The competition is divided into two disciplines of stunts, formation skydiving (FS) and 2-way vertical formation skydiving (2-way VFS). In [...]

The WhirlyDome, an attraction featuring WhirlyBall, laser games, a new pub and more is coming soon to International Drive later this Spring. WhirlyBall is the world’s first totally mechanized team sport that combines bumper cars, basketball, lacrosse and hockey into a family-friendly game of fun. The game is played five on five, with players piloting [...]

A new exhibition called “CSI: The Experience” is coming to Orlando on March 20, 2012. It will be located at the brand new 7220 Exhibition and Event Center on International Drive. CSI: The Experience is a traveling exhibition that combines the entertainment of the hit show with real-life scientific and investigative techniques. It will come [...]

The Pub, a British inspired bar and restaurant is now open at Pointe Orlando. The Pub offers a combination of British hospitality and an American flair. The menu features signature classic British dishes like Fish-n-Chips, small plates, salads, sandwiches, burgers and other classic pub dishes. The beverage selection includes a wide variety of draught, cask conditioned [...]

Fogo de Chão, an authentic Southern Brazilian steakhouse will open March 15, 2012 on International Drive. It has been named one of Zagat’s top U.S. restaurants. The restaurant’s unique dining experience is based on the centuries old gaucho tradition known as churrasco, the art of roasting meats over an open charcoal fire. A prix fixe [...]

I-Ride Trolleys are rolling out a new fleet of 15 trolleys equipped with state-of-the-art automated vehicle location systems (AVLS) known as NextBus. With GPS tracking, NextBus technology will provide predicted vehicle arrival information and live maps to visitors on International Drive. I-Ride Trolley information is available through the Internet, smartphones and text messaging. Beginning this [...]

Next weekend, Feb. 17 to 19, 2012, the Orange County Convention Center will welcome back MegaCon, a science-fiction, fantasy and comic book convention. It will feature celebrity appearances and photo-ops, panels and presentations, merchandise and collectibles and more. This year’s line up of celebrity appearances include Stan Lee (Marvel Comics), Bruce Boxleitner (TRON & Tron:Legacy), [...]

The Orange County Convention Center and area hotels were hosts this weekend to an invitational dog show. The AKC/Eukanuba National Championship was organized by the American Kennel Club. Cold air inflatables decorated the lawn of the convention center’s west concourse. Eukunaba is a food brand, and the title sponsor of the show. Many dog breeds …

In early 2012 Drip, a critically-acclaimed performance art group, will greet guests at their new permanent venue on International Drive. The 5,100-square-foot space will provide a new brand of interactive entertainment. Drip is a wet and intriguing dance show, accompanied by raining liquids, flying powders, a live rock band and a colored beer bar. Visitors [...]

On Aug. 4, 5 and 6, the 2011 World Yo-Yo Contest will be held at the Rosen Plaza Hotel on International Drive. The event site will be open 24 hours a day and a live stream will be available from about 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. on all three event days at http://www.ustream.tv/channel/8982952. In addition [...]

Dave and Buster’s is opening their newest location this Monday on International Drive in Orlando. The 40,236-square-foot space features a large arcade, full restaurant and a bar. It’s located on the land formerly occupied by Race Rock, just down and across the street from Pointe Orlando. As you come in the front doors, you’ll notice [...]

Pico de Gallo, a 1963 VW Bug that is completely covered with musical instruments, will now be calling Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Orlando Odditorium its home. The art car belonged to Harrod Blank, the father of the art car movement, and will be on display starting this week. Pico de Gallo features several instruments, [...]

Chuck E. Cheese’s, a family entertainment restaurant and play area, is introducing its new pizza recipe, the first major change in over 30 years. The new pizza includes a crispier crust made with fresh dough, fresh vegetables, and freshly grated, 100% natural mozzarella cheese. The new recipe reflects the changing tastes of parents and children. [...]

On Saturday, May 28, 2011 Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Orlando will host a free event featuring two sideshow performers, “Lucky the Painproof Man” and Jim Stilianos. The shows will take place at 1 and 3 p.m., with both performers also being available for autographs and photos between the shows. Some of their specialties include [...]

Dave and Buster’s, a franchise which combines food and entertainment with a full-service restaurant and video arcade, will be opening on International Drive on July 18, 2011. But tickets for a special VIP fundraiser, to be held before the official opening, are on sale now. The Orlando Dave and Buster’s location will accommodate more than [...]

Former head of Walt Disney Imagineering, Marty Sklar, will be at the University of Central Florida’s Rosen College of Hospitality Management on Friday, May 13, where he will be hosting a lecture and a Q&A session. Sklar joined the Disney team in 1955 and was a Disney cast member for 55 years, working directly with [...]

Horror and zombie fans will want to be at the Wyndham Orlando Resort Memorial Day weekend, May 27 to 29. Spooky Empire, the organization behind the annual Ultimate Horror Weekend each fall, has added a second show, May-Hem. The event will feature a 30th Anniversary reunion of The Evil Dead cast, featuring Bruce Campbell, as [...]

Central Florida’s longest-running home improvement event returns to the Orange County Convention Center in April. The Central Florida Home and Garden Show will run from Friday, April 15 through Sunday, April 17, and will feature local and national experts in the field, how-to seminars, giveaways, and hundreds of exhibits to peruse. Some of the experts [...]

This weekend, March 25 to 27, the Orange County Convention Center will welcome back MegaCon, a science-fiction/fantasy and comic book convention, featuring celebrity appearances and photo-ops, panels and presentations, merchandise and collectibles and more. Most media and comic book guests are available for autograph signings (prices vary depending on the celebrity), and some are also [...]