Forbes: Orlando is 13th fastest-growing city in U.S.

Local economists predict jobs expansion

800px-Tower_crane,_close-upAccording to Forbes’ 2015 rankings, the City Beautiful is the 13th fastest-growing city in the nation.

Orlando is in the top 20 cities that expanded the fastest, and is the highest-ranked Florida city, along with West Palm Beach which is the only other Sunshine State entry on the list, coming in at No. 19. Forbes measured Continue reading “Forbes: Orlando is 13th fastest-growing city in U.S.”

Legoland to open new land and hotel this year

800px-Lego_Factory_Legoland_FloridaLegoland Florida is continuing its expansion into a multiday resort by offering its guests a couple of new things later this year: the Legoland Hotel and a new Lego Friends area.

The new hotel is expected to welcome its first guests on May 15, announced the Legoland Hotel General Manager Kevin Carr only a few days ago, during a press conference at the hotel site. Continue reading “Legoland to open new land and hotel this year”

Farewell to Mickey Sorcerer’s Hat at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

800px-Universal_entranceThe iconic sorcerer’s hat is now leaving Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

Believe it or not, it would be your last chance to take final pictures with Mickey’s iconic sorcerer’s hat at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. In October 2014, Disney revealed that the structure will be removed by early 2015, and then on January 2, 2015, the company confirmed that the deconstruction of Hollywood Studios’ big hat begins on January 7th. Continue reading “Farewell to Mickey Sorcerer’s Hat at Disney’s Hollywood Studios”