Source: Local 6
Police: Orlando Man Killed For Customized Car A 22-year-old man in Orlando was shot and killed for his customized car that featured Lamborghini-style doors, according to police.
Source: latimes.com
ORLANDO, Fla. — A 12-year-old riding Walt Disney World's Rock 'n' Roller Coaster slumped over during the ride Thursday and later died, though his father performed CPR until paramedics arrived.
Source: orlandosentinel.com
Walt Disney World is closing the Who Wants to Be a Millionaire -- Play It! game at Disney-MGM Studios in August and reportedly will replace it with a new indoor ride.
Source: washingtonpost.com
Let's just get this out of the way: They're chipper even when nobody's looking.
Source: Local 6
Woman Loses Leg Trying To Stop Carjacker Doctors in Orlando, Fla., were forced to amputate the leg of a woman after she was dragged and crushed while trying to stop a carjacker, according to Local 6 News.
Source: orlandosentinel.com
Once a haven for grown-ups looking to dance the night away, Disney's Pleasure Island is morphing into a place where Mom, Dad and the little ones can feel comfortable -- but the wild uncle is still welcome.
Pick up any travel guide about Disney World and you’ll find one common theme: that of “making the most of your Disney vacation.” Fulfilling this promise seems to involve the creation of elaborate itineraries and complex planning rivaling that of invading a small country.
This week I am in beautiful Orlando, Florida attending the Lawson CUE conference.
Source: orlandosentinel.com
Universal Orlando will combine projectors and pyrotechnics in a new nightly show that theme park executives hope will spark attendance starting this summer.
Source: orlandosentinel.com
The theme-park giant and huge landowner has sold off 100 acres recently and has a 30-acre parcel on the market.
Source: Detroit Free Press
Mitch Albom writes, "He was the firecracker that we watched as kids, standing in a circle, hands in our ears. It fizzled. It went poof. 'Is that it?' we asked."
Source: ESPN.com
So the Orlando Magic traded Tracy McGrady for Steve Francis who they traded for Trevor Ariza and Penny Hardaway, and now they've waived Hardaway. Doesn't that equate to trading Tracy McGrady for Trevor Ariza?
Source: MouseSavers.com
Finally, an affordable alternative to those expensive family suites like Boardwalk Villas!
Here's a thought: maybe Darko Milicic just sucks.
Source: Orlando Sentinel
From article: "The Orlando Magic's latest rebuilding plan that claimed veteran guard Steve Francis on Wednesday might claim veteran forward Grant Hill, who could be offered a buyout by the club."
Source: MouseSavers.com
Mousesavers.com is one of the best resources on the Web for money saving tips, advice and reviews of Walt Disney World and other Disney attractions.
Source: PR Newswire
Yo, ho, yo ho – a pirates life for me! I’ve always loved this ride and I’m glad it’s getting an update.
Source: wdwmagic.com
For all of you that have been waiting to check out WDW's newest thrill ride and park icon - check out wdwmagic.com for some great pictures and reviews of Expedition Everest.
Source: orlandosentinel.com
Universal Orlando is getting rid of its Universal Express service that allowed visitors to skip an occasional long line -- and switching entirely to its Express Plus service, in which people pay extra money for the privilege of cutting lines all day.
Source: Detroit Free Press
After two and a half unproductive years in Detroit, Pistons center Darko Milicic is reportedly the center of trade talks that would send him to the Orlando Magic along with point guard Carlos Arroyo in exchange for center Calvin Cato and a conditional first-round draft pick.
Source: Orlando Sentinel
The trade rumors continue to swirl around Steve Francis.
Source: azcentral.com
Source: South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Nominate this man for the World's Most Stupid Criminal.
Source: rockymountainnews.com
The New York Post reported that the Denver Nuggets were close to acquiring Magic guard Steve Francis. Magic assistant GM, Otis Smith, is denying that report.
Source: orlando.bizjournals.com
New Urbanism is gaining the upper hand in community design. That's the message Andrew Duany, a founding principal of Duany Plater-Zyberk & Co.