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Walt Disney World announces July 11 reopening date

May 28, 2020 The Center Square

Walt Disney World plans to reopen its Orlando gates July 11, but even in the Magic Kingdom, the specter of COVID-19 will require a range of safety measures and protocols.

Don’t be fooled, Amelia Island has history and culture

May 25, 2020 Todd DeFeo

On first glance, it might seem possible to dismiss Amelia Island as another beachfront town. But dig a little deeper and you’ll find plenty of history and culture.

Arizona could restrict entry to Arizona, governor says

April 3, 2020 The Center Square

Asked Friday whether he would restrict entry to Arizona from Americans coming from elsewhere, Gov. Doug Ducey didn’t rule it out.

Disney, Universal close amid COVID-19 outbreak

March 16, 2020 The Center Square

Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando theme parks will be closed starting Monday as the nation combats the COVID-19 outbreak.

This is the most-surveilled city in the United States

August 15, 2019 Sightseers’ Delight

The city may be too busy to hate, but it’s not too busy to watch.

Tips to make a Walt Disney World trip a walk in the park

May 12, 2019 Todd DeFeo

A Walt Disney World getaway can often seem as stressful as a job rather than as relaxing as a vacation. But with a few simple and easy tips, it doesn’t have to be.

Disney bans smoking at its theme parks

May 1, 2019 Sightseers’ Delight

Guests can no longer smoke inside Disney theme parks under new rules aimed at improving the guest experience that take into effect today.

Survey says these are the best places to celebrate New Year’s Eve

December 27, 2018 Sightseers’ Delight

The New Year is almost here, and for anyone looking for somewhere special to ring in 2019, you are in luck.

Feds looking for fugitive airline mechanic wanted for 20 years

April 6, 2018 Sightseers’ Delight

The feds are looking for a fugitive airline mechanic who may have played a role in the fatal crash of a ValuJet Airlines passenger plane in the Florida Everglades in 1996.

Port Canaveral sees record numbers in 2017

November 19, 2017 Sightseers’ Delight

More than 4.5 million cruise passengers have passed through Port Canaveral this year, outpacing numbers set in 2016.