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A Walt Disney World cast member was injured after a large stunt prop rolled offtrack toward the audience during a perfor...
01/02/2026

A Walt Disney World cast member was injured after a large stunt prop rolled offtrack toward the audience during a performance of “Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular” at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

Video shared online shows a heavy spherical prop, described in reports as weighing about 400 pounds, moving off its intended path and heading toward the seated crowd. A cast member ran in front of it and attempted to stop it before it reached the audience by stepping in front of it.

More info on OrlandoShine.com - https://orlandoshine.com/disney-world-cast-member-injured-after-stopping-runaway-stunt-prop-during-indiana-jones-show/

Tonight's the last night!"People piled in for one last drink at Orlando staple, Tanqueray's Bar. There was a line down t...
12/31/2025

Tonight's the last night!

"People piled in for one last drink at Orlando staple, Tanqueray's Bar. There was a line down the sidewalk and shoulder-to-shoulder crowds inside. It’s been so busy that they’ve run out of draft beer, having only three bottled options left and a half-full liquor shelf. It speaks volumes to the type of establishment that’s been operating here for over 37 years."

Check out these great shots by local photographer Cole Ditzel from last night at Tanqueray's.

https://orlandoshine.com/photos-local-photographer-cole-ditzel-documents-the-final-days-of-tanquerays/

Orlando families have several options for celebrating New Year’s Eve without staying up until midnight, with early count...
12/30/2025

Orlando families have several options for celebrating New Year’s Eve without staying up until midnight, with early countdowns and kid-friendly events happening throughout the day on Wednesday, December 31. Here are some of the standouts.

https://orlandoshine.com/family-friendly-new-years-eve-options/

Our pals Macbeth Studiodio and Beth Hobart at Mainframe Real Estatehhobart sent us these amazing photos of the Lake Eola...
12/30/2025

Our pals Macbeth Studiodio and Beth Hobart at Mainframe Real Estatehhobart sent us these amazing photos of the Lake Eola holiday lights. Have you been yet? They're on display through January 6.

That being said, with the recent swan deaths, the city is asking that visitors give the swans and local wildlife some distance while in the park. That includes keeping your pets away from any birds and droppings. And be sure to remove and clean your shoes after visiting the park. More on that on OrlandoShine.com.

One of Orlando International Airport’s most recognizable dining fixtures is shutting down at the end of the year.Chili’s...
12/30/2025

One of Orlando International Airport’s most recognizable dining fixtures is shutting down at the end of the year.

Chili’s Grill & Bar, the longtime location in the airport’s main atrium that sits at the top of the escalator affectionately nicknamed the “stairway to heaven,” will permanently close on December 31, 2025, according to a statement shared by Orlando International Airport (MCO).

Read all about it and check out our friend Chirag's epic farewell escalator cheese pull on OrlandoShine.com.

Photo by Orlando International Airport - https://orlandoshine.com/chilis-closing-location-at-orlando-international-airport-on-december-31/

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