By Gerry Strauss, Photos by Shelley Caran, onthegoinmco.com Move over, Mickey … Triple H and his World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) cohorts are expanding their presence in Orlando. Earlier today, The WWE, represented by Paul “Triple H” Levesque, alongside Florida Governor Rick Scott, Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs and key members of WWE management, held a [...]

Ever wanted to join the circus, or just pretend you did? Now’s your chance with trapeze lessons. Now open off of International Drive, Trapeze Federation is offering flying trapeze instructional classes to anyone ages 5 and up. In recent years, recreational flying trapeze has seen a spike in interest and media due in part to [...]

On April 13 and 14, over 80 quidditch teams from around the world will flock to Austin Tindall Park in Kissimmee, Fla. for the 2013 Quidditch World Cup. The event will feature two days of games, live entertainment, and food vendors at the action-packed sports event themed to JK Rowling’s “Harry Potter” novels. Real-life quidditch [...]

Super Bowl MVP Joe Flacco, quarterback of the Baltimore Ravens, said he was going to Disney World last night in a commercial shot right after the big game, and he made good on that statement today. Joe shouted those five words ingrained in the traditions of American pop culture following the Ravens’ 34-31 victory over [...]

In honor of the Super Bowl, guests at the Magic Kingdom will get to see a super pre-parade with football star Goofy, Chip and Dale referees, cheerleaders and more before the Celebrate a Dream Come True parade today through Monday, Feb. 4. And on Monday, the day after the Super Bowl, expect to see the [...]

TNA Wrestling has announced they will soon be leaving Universal Orlando to film their television shows at different cities around the U.S. The last two shows to be taped in the Universal Soundstage known as the “Impact Zone” will be Feb. 28 and March 7, 2013. TNA has filmed the majority of their Impact Wrestling [...]

Some of the most popular names in baseball are coming to Walt Disney World for Atlanta Braves Spring Training at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. The Braves training season lasts from Feb. 22 through Mar. 28, 2013. The Braves, who earned a National League Wild Card berth in 2012, will report to the complex [...]

Splitsville Luxury Lanes are now open. The new complex, in the former Virgin Megastore location, combines billiards, bowling, live entertainment, bars and dining. The upscale, retro-style bowling venue is the largest in the bowling brand’s fleet and joins other fun, family-friendly entertainment options in Downtown Disney West Side. “Splitsville is a perfect fit for Downtown [...]

The Give Kids The World Gingerbread Run 5K is returning on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012. It’s an annual event that helps raise money for Give Kids The World, an organization that provides magical, cost-free vacations for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families. This professionally timed race offers participants of all abilities the opportunity to [...]

It’s become a tradition for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers football team cheerleaders to challenge their fears in the Dark Side of the Busch Gardens for Howl-O-Scream. This year the cheerleaders toured the new haunted houses, Blood Asylum and Circus of Superstition 3D and screamed all the way through, as you can see in the photos [...]

SeaWorld Orlando and the Miami Dolphins have announced a multi-year marketing agreement. “SeaWorld, Where the Dolphins Play!” is the tagline for the campaign which will involve a season-long sweepstakes and special deals for Florida residents. The face of the campaign is former linebacker Jason Taylor, who will be inducted into the Miami Dolphins Honor Roll [...]

Disney’s Hollywood Studios was the site of a new runDisney race this past weekend – Twilight Zone Tower of Terror 10-Miler race. It debuted with 10,000 participants. It was a night race, starting well after the park had closed to guests. Ten thousand people is a big number for an inaugural race. For comparison, the [...]

Stand Up Paddle Boarding is now available at the Walt Disney World Resort for the first time. The experience takes place at the Coronado Springs Resort at “La Marina”.  The new attraction is currently open for a testing period through the end of the year. Prices vary per experience and rental time. Sammy Duvall’s Watersports [...]

Join us for a 3.1 mile road race through Disneyland and Disney California Adventure parks. This family fun run 5K is part of the Disneyland half marathon weekend. Thousands of guests did the event, and our camera guy is up with the faster runners, in clear streets. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVgaAnOYfCM

Approximately 100 of the best flowboarders in the country will be in Central Florida in August for a chance to flip, twist, jump and splash their way to the top of the 2012 Carbon U.S. Flow Tour to be held at Fantasy Surf in Kissimmee. The two-day tour championship event will take place on Aug. [...]

Imagine a weekend where you run through Disney theme parks, experience Disney entertainment and are rewarded with a unique Disney medal, all while running side-by-side with Runner’s World editors who helped you train and encouraged you along the way. At the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend next January, you can. The 20th Anniversary Walt Disney [...]

The Richard Petty Driving Experience, is now offering Junior Ride-Alongs at its Walt Disney World Speedway location. The Junior Ride-Alongs program will provide children, who are at least 48 inches in height, the opportunity to experience real-life racing excitement while they ride shotgun with a professional driving instructor for three thrilling laps in a specially [...]

Combining extreme sports, family-friendly entertainment and music in the world capital of water skiing, “Soaked” will be a new extreme water sports festival coming to Orlando Sept. 7 and 8, 2012. Taking over downtown Orlando’s iconic centerpiece, Lake Eola, the festival will feature world champion water skiers competing for the sport’s largest purse – $100,000, [...]

The Winter Haven Hospital Foundation Citrus Classic 5k was this morning at Legoland Florida. It was the very first running race held at the new theme park. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjBjaZoglVM This video shows what it’s like to run through Legoland. Below are additional views from the race and descriptions of some of the scenes in the view. Runners [...]

If your father is a racing fan, and you have the money, you may be able to win the award for best kid this year by giving him an early Father’s Day present – a VIP Day with Christian Fittipaldi at the Exotic Driving Experience at Walt Disney World. The Exotic Driving Experience, which opened [...]