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UCF trustee Meg Crofton resigns to move to Calif.
Sentinel School Zone - Orlando SentinelMeg Crofton has resigned from her seat on the University of Central Florida's board of trustees. Crofton recently submitted her letter of resignation to Gov. Rick Scott, effective Feb. 1. She said in her letter that she's moving to California as part of... -
The 25 Most Powerful People in Central Florida
Taking Names the Blog - Orlando SentinelOver two days, we revealed this year's list of “The 25 Most Powerful People in Central Florida” — as chosen by a panel of leaders from the business, nonprofit and political communities. Below is the full list of 25 - with nutshell... -
Disney announces new park president and other changes
The man who has overseen the development of an "Avatar"-themed attraction in Orlando, Fla., has been named to run Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Park in Anaheim. Among several other promotions Wednesday, Tom Staggs, chairman of Walt Disney...
Tags: James Cameron, Tourism and Leisure, Amusement and Theme Parks, Travel, Recreational and Sporting Goods Industry
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25 most powerful people in Central Florida
They control some of the largest work forces in town. They can affect your health care, your daily commute, even your kids' education. Some of them have direct lines to the White House. They are Central Florida's power players. And you deserve to...
Tags: Harry Potter (fictional character), Amusement and Theme Parks, Bill Nelson, Jim Pugh, Corporate Officers
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Odds and ends about Epcot
When I close my eyes, I see a geodesic dome made of thousands of triangular pieces. It appears to hover. Yes, I've spent so much time at Epcot lately that Spaceship Earth is burning into my retinas. The park has bustled with the return of the Epcot...
Tags: Coca-Cola, Dunkin' Donuts, Coca-Cola Co., Festive Events, Wines
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Epcot marks 30th birthday
Disney World fans and officials marked the 30th birthday of Epcot with low-key celebrations at the theme park on Monday. Festivities included an afternoon ceremony at the America Gardens Theatre, sessions on Epcot's history and queues for Epcot fans to...
Tags: Tourism and Leisure, Walt Disney World Resort, Amusement and Theme Parks, Trips and Vacations, Travel
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Disney opens first phase of $350 million Art of Animation Resort
Walt Disney World welcomed the first guests to its newest hotel Thursday morning, after a quick character-and-confetti-filled ceremony.
Disney World President Meg Crofton framed the opening of the $350 million Art of Animation Resort as a jolt for the...Tags: Pixar Animation, Walt Disney World Resort, Amusement and Theme Parks, Polynesia, Crofton
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Firmer Fantasyland dates, more details released
![Walt Disney World revealed a more specific timeline for Magic Kingdom's Fantasyland expansion and other details about upcoming attractions at its "What's New, What's Next" session for members of the media on Friday.](http://media.trb.com/media/thumbnails/story/2012-06/70485814-15125332.jpg "Walt Disney World revealed a more specific timeline for Magic Kingdom's Fantasyland expansion and other details about upcoming attractions at its "What's New, What's Next\" session for members of the media on Friday.")
Walt Disney World revealed a more specific timeline for Magic Kingdom's Fantasyland expansion and other details about upcoming attractions at its "What's New, What's Next" session for members of the media on Friday.
The next stage of Fantasyland to...Tags: Mermaid (legendary entities), Walt Disney World Resort, Amusement and Theme Parks, The Lion King (movie), Crofton
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Disney attractions going strong at 40
Forty years have passed since the first theme-park guests walked up Main Street U.S.A. toward Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom.
A lot has changed since Oct. 1, 1971, not the least of it being the cost of a ticket. Single-day...Tags: Tourism and Leisure, Trips and Vacations, Travel, Amusement and Theme Parks, Theme Park Vacations
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Scott Maxwell: Readers sound off on chamber money, tax breaks, 'sanctity of life'
You folks have had a lot to say lately: hundreds of emails and phone calls about everything from abortion to corporate welfare.
But we start with a particularly noteworthy response to my column last weekend suggesting taxpayers should stop subsidizing...Tags: Auto Racing, Crime, Law and Justice, Economy, Business and Finance, Justice System, Lawyers
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Disney Helping Kids Shine grants to Orlando Ballet, OMA, History Center
Orlando Arts BlogThroughout April and May, Walt Disney World gave more than $1.2 million toward children's programs across Central Florida, including many run by local arts and cultural groups. The annual monetary awards, called Helping Kids Shine Grants, go to schools,... -
Mayors Jacobs and Dyer still working on their trust issues
Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando SentinelThe annual Orlando magazine power rankings are done, and Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs tops the list. That's not such a surprise. The Orlando and Orange County mayors have tended to trade this crown back and forth, although Jacobs is the first woman...
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