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Universal Orlando has expanded its previews for Epic Universe theme park to the general public.  Tickets are now for sale for dates through May 19.

Previously, the official peeks at the attractions have been limited primarily to Universal employees, their invited guests, Universal Orlando hotel guests and the resort’s annual passholders ahead of Epic’s grand opening on May 22.

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A long imagined plan to give SunRail passengers a train ride to the Orlando airport or the tourist attractions has taken a big step toward reality.

The Central Florida Commuter Rail Commission unanimously agreed on Thursday to conduct a key $6 million study that will look into the feasibility of the proposed Sunshine Corridor, a SunRail extension from the Orlando

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In a surprise move, Jack in the Box announced this week it would be closing as many as 200 of its restaurant locations, in addition to possibly unloading Del Taco, a chain it purchased only three years ago.

The latest initiative by the San Diego-based fast-food chain will allow it to focus more exclusively on the Jack in the Box

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Walt Disney World has revealed the opening date and some menu items for GEO-82, the adults-only lounge that will operate from inside Epcot’s Spaceship Earth.  The space will debut for the public on June 4, the company announced Monday.

Aside from the food and beverage, a talking point of GEO-82 will be view of the theme park’s World Celebration Gardens

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Drivers can now use two new lanes to traverse a six-mile stretch of Interstate 4 in Central Florida that was dubbed part of the the most-congested corridor in the nation.

Two new “congestion relief” lanes officially opened Monday, running 6.1 miles in each direction of I-4 from east of U.S. 27 in Polk County to World Drive near Disney Springs.

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Justin Muchoney, who steered Central Florida Community Arts through its recent financial tumult as interim executive director, has been hired to take on the position permanently, the nonprofit will announce today. A former Walt Disney World conductor and music director, Muchoney also will continue in his role as the nonprofit’s artistic director.

“The biggest reason I’m thrilled to remain in

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