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ORLANDO, Fla.--The city that most outsiders identify with Walt Disney World magic is striving to be central Florida's economic powerhouse by expanding its medical and technology industries... MORE | |
Much of Orlando's identity lies in its neighborhoods. In Thornton Park, College Park, downtown, Winter Park and other areas, signs of an increasingly cosmopolitan city blend with evidence of its long history... MORE |
ORLANDO, Fla.--Wherever your dining plans fall on the spectrum from professional to personal, Orlando, Fla., and its environs have the right venue for the occasion... MORE |
CELEBRATION, Fla.--Put aside concerns about the next renewal period, thoughts about enterprise risk management or discussions about reducing workers compensation claims. Visit the town of Celebration, Fla., and drink in the optimism and nostalgia for a slower-paced era when neighborhoods were neighborly... MORE | |
ORLANDO, Fla.--If you have time to visit only one area in the huge Walt Disney World Resort, which would it be? Judging by the long lines at many rides--and numerous strategies devised to ameliorate ride waiting time--it is likely the Magic Kingdom is the theme park of choice. Indeed, the Magic Kingdom's daily attendance tops any other U.S. theme park, according to Amusement Business magazine... MORE | |
ORLANDO, Fla.--Amid the man-made magic at Walt Disney World, Animal Kingdom provides some quiet spots to enjoy natural wonders and learn ecological lessons. The Pangani Forest Exploration Trail in the Africa section will amaze adults and children and provides a respite from the sensory overload elsewhere. Walking along the trail between thick borders of foliage, it is possible to forget the surrounding theme park... MORE | |
ORLANDO, Fla.--Get the most from your Disney World dollars by adding some Broadway excitement to your visit. "Festival of the Lion King," a mini version of "The Lion King" musical, pours the heart of the show into about 30 minutes and is delightful for adults and children. While "Festival" does not follow the original story line, it contains the musical's essential elements... MORE | |
ORLANDO, Fla.--Starting with its name, Epcot is a different kind of Disney world. Short for Environmental Prototype City of Tomorrow, Epcot was Walt Disney's vision of a thoughtfully organized community for Disney employees--Epcot would be a world unto itself raising its own food and providing medical care to residents... MORE | |
ORLANDO, Fla.--A visit to the Orlando Museum of Art would be worthwhile if only to see Dale Chihuly's magnificent Cobalt & Citron Tower in the main floor gallery, but several other exhibits also merit attention... MORE |