Every major Florida theme park saw drops in attendance last quarter. Why?

Pinpointing the reasons for a slower busy season at the theme parks isn’t an exact science.

by Chelsea Zukowski August 16, 2023June 1, 2025

Pinpointing the reasons for a slower busy season at the theme parks isn’t an exact science.

Arts & Entertainment

Busch Gardens Mardi Gras, Legoland’s new water ride, among this month’s top Florida theme park announcements

Plus the TRON coaster gets an opening date.

by Chelsea Zukowski January 11, 2023May 9, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

Everything we know about Universal Orlando’s upcoming Epic Universe park

hile some aspects of the 2019 proposal have since evolved, NBCUniversal seems to have remained committed to the original vision they laid out more than two years ago.

by Ken Storey December 23, 2021December 27, 2024

Music

Photos of Death Cab For Cutie and Charly Bliss at Hard Rock Orlando

by CL Staff October 24, 2018

Arts & Entertainment

Up her Alley — The Wizarding World of Harry Potter’s newest attraction (w/videos and photos)

The theme park gives CL a sneak peek at Diagon Alley before it opens on July 8.

by Meredith Myers July 2, 2014January 27, 2025

News & Views

From Harry Potter to Wild Florida: What’s on track at Central Florida theme parks

by Leilani Polk, Julie Garisto, Mina Abgoon and Amy Daire May 22, 2014August 17, 2023

Arts & Entertainment

A weekend of wizards, wands and butterbeer

Universal Studios pulled off a crazy turnout for A Celebration of Harry Potter.

by Mina Abgoon January 28, 2014June 5, 2022

Arts & Entertainment

Universal Orlando unveils Transformers: The Ride 3D

Autobots roll out the red carpet for Optimus Prime, Steven Spielberg and more …

by Anthony Salveggi June 22, 2013July 29, 2025

Music

Concert Review: My Morning Jacket at Hard Rock Live, Orlando

A break-down of last Sunday night’s show featuring the Kentucky indie rock band, with photos and setlist.

by Phil Bardi and Deborah Ramos December 20, 2011August 5, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

Where to get into the Halloween spirit(s)

by Julie Garisto October 11, 2010August 17, 2023

Arts & Entertainment

A Muggle in Hogsmeade: CL intern Hannah Walk reviews The Wizarding World of Harry Potter

by Hannah Walk July 2, 2010July 31, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

The Magic and Majesty of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter: A Photo Review by Rabid Nick Refer

by Rabid Nick Refer June 28, 2010August 17, 2023

Music

Concert Review: Dethklok and Mastodon in Orlando (with video)

by Joel Weiss November 9, 2009June 9, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

Bombs away: Mary-Louise Parker “robotic” as Hedda

by David Warner January 26, 2009June 5, 2022

Arts & Entertainment

Critic as playwright: Research, anyone?

by Mark E. Leib January 26, 2009August 5, 2025

Food & Drink

The Glenlivet XXV: Aged elegance

by Brian Ries January 26, 2009October 11, 2023

News & Views

Monday’s WTF: Blagojevich considered Oprah for senate seat

by Stephen Hammill January 26, 2009August 3, 2023

Food & Drink

Five food trends for 2009

by Katie Machol Simon January 26, 2009July 16, 2025

Food & Drink

Food and wine events

by Brian Ries January 23, 2009August 3, 2023