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Walt Disney World is located in Central Florida, in the incorporated cities of Lake Buena Vista and Bay Lake, in southwestern Orange County, and a portion of unincorporated northwest Osceola County. The resort was founded with the opening of the Magic Kingdom theme park in 1971, and now features three other theme parks, Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios (which was originally called Disney-MGM Studios) and Disney's Animal Kingdom. Disney World also features two water parks, Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach, the Downtown Disney shopping. and nightlife district, six golf courses, an amateur sports facilities complex, and 22 resort hotels, lodges and time-share properties. Disney World covers m...
Walt Disney World is located in Central Florida, in the incorporated cities of Lake Buena Vista and Bay Lake, in southwestern Orange County, and a portion of unincorporated northwest Osceola County. The resort was founded with the opening of the Magic Kingdom theme park in 1971, and now features three other theme parks, Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios (which was originally called Disney-MGM Studios) and Disney's Animal Kingdom. Disney World also features two water parks, Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach, the Downtown Disney shopping. and nightlife district, six golf courses, an amateur sports facilities complex, and 22 resort hotels, lodges and time-share properties. Disney World covers more than 40 square miles and has a reported total employment of nearly 60,000.
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Tras las luces, la alegría y el color... en la Navidad
ESPECIAL PARA EL SENTINEL¿Le va a pedir un viaje a Santa Claus por las Navidades este año? No hay como unas vacaciones a grandes parques temáticos para vivir una fantasía navideña. Los parques enlistan a un batallón de "duendes" que lo adornan todo con millones de luces,...Tags: Dolly Parton, Pies and Tarts, Macy's, Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, Tennessee
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NASCAR test ban provides silver lining to New Smyrna Speedway
"Please don't go away," reads a message on the Web site of the now defunct USA International Speedway in Lakeland. "The track may be gone, but certainly not the memories of a special place to race." When Lakeland's ¾-mile speedway closed this year,...Tags: Jimmie Johnson, Motor Racing, Speedway, International Speedway Corp., Auction Service
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Florida Gators QB Tim Tebow given Disney Spirit Award
UF junior QB Tim Tebow has been chosen as this year's recipient of The Disney Spirit Award, given annually to college football's most inspirational figure. "I've always been very passionate about football, but it is not going to be my life's work...Tags: Tim Tebow, Florida Gators, Urban Meyer, Colleges and Universities, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
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Boynton Beach's Banana Boat still fun after all these years
MetromixA lot can change in 30 years. As far as restaurants and bars go, the Banana Boat, located on the Intracoastal Waterway in Boynton Beach, has changed its decor, changed its patrons, but is still sitting pretty. This month, the landmark Boat turned 30....Tags: Restaurant and Catering Industry, Dining and Drinking, Wine, Beer, and Spirits, Bananas, Restaurants
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Hot wheels: Indy Racing Experience details
What: The Indy Racing Experience at Walt Disney World. When: Seven days a week, weather permitting, beginning daily at 4p.m. Reservations are not required; visitors can watch for free. Cost: $399 to drive eight laps; $109 for three-lap ride-along.... -
Fantasy Of Lights Festival At New Haven's Lighthouse Park
Make driving a pleasant holiday experience at Fantasy of Lights at New Haven's Lighthouse Point Park opening Saturday and running through Dec. 31. Drive your car through 50 holiday light displays. Each display is sponsored and created by a particular...Tags: Mickey Mouse, West Hartford, Vehicles, Classical Music, Passenger Cars
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Our automotive editor takes on Disney's latest wild ride
The Indy Racing Experience at Walt Disney World opened this week. Automotive Editor Steven Cole Smith took one of the authentic open-cockpit race cars for a wild test drive.
Outfitted in a mandatory fire-resistant uniform, gloves, shoes and a full-face...Tags: Vehicles, Richard Petty, Automotive Equipment, Motor Racing, Indianapolis
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Expensive rush: Indy comes to Disney Speedway
Sentinel Automotive EditorThe latest tourist attraction at Walt Disney World weighs about 1,500 pounds and to ride it, you have to sign nine pages of legal waivers and provide contact information for your next of kin. It costs $399 for about five minutes. So is it worth it?...Tags: Vehicles, Richard Petty, American Express Company, Tony George, Indianapolis 500
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Health insurance costs: Employees dig deeper in pockets
Sentinel staff writerU.S. workers who get health insurance through their employer can expect to shoulder more of the ever-growing financial burden again next year. Many employees are in the midst of reviewing their 2009 medical options during their company's annual "open...Tags: Employers, Insurance, Healthcare Provider, Private Health Care, Health and Safety at Work
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Pregnant runner to take on marathon
Sonja Friend-Uhl of Wellington will be six months pregnant when she runs the Dec. 7 Marathon of the Palm Beaches half marathon. The women's defending marathon champion said she is running with her doctor's blessings. She is due to give birth to her...Tags: Marathon of the Palm Beaches, Multi-Sport Events, Mike Clark, Chris Campbell, Marathon
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Economy looms over attractions expo in Orlando
Sentinel Staff WriterThe nation's economic woes are clouding one of the sunniest trade shows of the year. Vendors and exhibitors spread across the show floor of the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions' annual "Attractions Expo" say they are feeling...Tags: Gardens and Parks, Orange County Convention Center, Trips and Vacations, Theme Park Vacations, Tourism and Leisure
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