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Disney executive tapped for panel that will look at election problems
WASHINGTON -- A Walt Disney World executive was among 10 professionals tapped Tuesday by President Barack Obama to serve on a new commission charged with improving Election Day and reducing the long lines that thousands of Florida voters endured last...
Tags: State of the Union Address, Elections, White House, Voting, Abusive Behavior
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SeaWorld Orlando: 5 tips for traveling to new Antarctica
The grand opening of SeaWorld Orlando's Antarctica - Empire of the Penguin isn't until Friday morning, but here are five tips to help guide through the theme park's largest expansion. The Antarctica area includes a dark ride, an eatery, a gift shop and...
Tags: Antarctica, Conservation Fund, SeaWorld, Travel, Trips and Vacations
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Jewish deli, Baltimore burgers and a circus come to Ocean City
People come back to Ocean City for the traditions — a favorite restaurant, beach spot or mini-golf course. For visitors looking to try something different, this season has a lot of new things to offer, whether you eat at the town's new (and only)...
Tags: Bars and Clubs, Entertainment, Matzoh Balls, Hurricane Sandy (2012), Business
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A Florida360 exclusive first-look at SeaWorld Orlando's 'Antarctica' penguins
Orlando SentinelPenguins are cool. Literally, of course, acclimating to their new habitat at SeaWorld Orlando's 'Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin,' chilled to a bottom-of-the-world, sub-freezing 30 degrees. But the birds of SeaWorld's newest attraction are also...Tags: Antarctica, SeaWorld
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Universal Studios: Twister attraction carries on, despite disaster in Oklahoma
Universal Studios' tornado-themed attraction has remained in operation at the theme park in the wake of Monday's devastating storms in Oklahoma. Twister -- Ride It Out is based "Twister," a 1996 film starring Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton. The pre-show,...
Tags: Tornadoes
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Blue Man Group: Revamped show debuts at Universal CityWalk on Feb. 24
Sentinel Staff WriterThe Blue Man Group officially introduces its refurbished Universal CityWalk show on Feb. 24 with about 50 percent new content and 50 percent "classic" routines, says Blue Man co-founder Phil Stanton. Many fan favorites survive the retooling but missing...Tags: Entertainment, Blue Man Group, Music, Concerts
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Universal parks 1st with 1-day pass above $90
Universal Orlando raised ticket prices once again over the weekend, becoming the first of Orlando's big theme-park operators to lift base prices above $90. The price of a one-day, one-park Universal ticket is now $92, before tax. That's a 3.4 percent...
Tags: Entertainment, Islands of Adventure, Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Travel, Prices
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'Brady Bunch' kids reunite to celebrate Kings Island episode
Kings Island, an Ohio amusement park, doesn't get the headlines and attention of Disneyland and Disney World, but for a shining moment in 1973 it was the center of the pop culture universe. Why? Because those lovable Brady kids from "The Brady Bunch"...
Tags: Christopher Knight (actor), Susan Olsen, Theme Park Vacations, MSNBC (tv network), Recreational and Sporting Goods Industry
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Reinventing the brownie
Baking brownies has made Sheila G. Mains more than popular among friends and family. It has turned her into an entrepreneur as founder and chief executive officer of Sheila G Brands, LLC, based in West Palm Beach. Mains grew her passion into a food...Tags: Corporate Officers, McCormick Place, Windermere, Consumers, Media Industry
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AME Info, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, tourism and hospitality briefs
AME InfoKERZNER TO DEVELOP KSA'S FIRST ONE&ONLY RESORT: Saudi developer and owner of luxury hotels Al Khozama Management Co, in partnership with Saudi Oger, has signed an agreement with Kerzner International Holdings to develop and operate the first One&Only...Tags: Entertainment, Loans, Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates), Theme Park Vacations, United Arab Emirates
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Florida resorts put out the welcome mat for family reunions
It's that time of year again, when families start planning spring and summertime reunions. A good family reunion resort will offer activities and pastimes for all age groups, and accommodations with spacious, connecting rooms and suites, and condo- or...
Tags: Zoology, Wildlife, Entertainment, SeaWorld, Kennedy Space Center
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Memorial Day discounts for military
In Honor of Those Who Serve, local businesses would like to say "Thank You" for your service by offering special discounts for Memorial Day. (This list is ongoing, please check back for updates and additions.) Some discounts are offered all year long....
Tags: Hotels and Accommodations, Physical Disabilities, Human Interest, U.S. Army, Arts
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