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Whether you’re seeking a family-friendly place to stay near Walt Disney World Resort or luxurious accommodations in Orlando (or perhaps both), look no further than the brand new and highly anticipated Conrad Orlando.

The 433-key property is set on Evermore Orlando Resort, a first-of-its-kind vacation destination spanning 1,100-acres coupling top-of-the-line rental properties, from four-bedroom flats to 11-bedroom villas, with all the amenities you’d expect at a five-star hotel—including two golf courses designed by Jack Nicklaus. The pièce de résistance, however, is Evermore Bay, an eight-acre swimmable lagoon with several zero-entry points and activities such as stand-up paddleboarding and kayaking. Consider it a beachy paradise in the heart of Central Florida.

Though Conrad Orlando isn’t completely finished—the hotel is finalizing some details for the spa, fitness room, and Mexican restaurant Ceiba—it’s still worth booking for your next vacation whether or not you’re going to visit Disney World, which is a short three miles away via the property’s complimentary shuttle service.

From the moment you drive into the hotel’s porte-cochère embellished with an art installation inspired by wood Chris-Craft boats, it’s clear the design draws inspiration from Florida’s diverse natural landscape. The soaring, gleaming lobby marries water-themed art from local artisans—you can even take a self-guided tour of the property’s impressive collection—with natural materials like marble, wood, and Florida limestone. The views of Evermore Bay, the outdoor pool, and the immaculate greenery dazzle, too.

Fittingly, the indoor-outdoor aesthetic extends to the very spacious guest rooms and suites. Punched up with cheerful aqua, abstract wall art resembling rippling water, and textured rugs and chairs, the accommodations feel bright and uplifting. Other thoughtful touches include Nespresso coffee machines, woody Mojave Ghost toiletries by Byredo, and Frette linens topping the beds. Your best bet? Book a room with views of the lagoon.

Five dining outlets, including the soon-to-open Ceiba, mean you don’t have to venture very far for an excellent meal or cocktail. Located on the lobby floor, Little Spoon is a light-filled cafe stocked with grab-and-go snacks, ice cream, and exquisite baked goods like almond croissants and sticky buns. Cooking up rustic Italian fare, Sophia’s Trattoria is the hotel’s all-day restaurant—the foraged mushroom omelettes and margherita pizzas are terrific—while Apéro nods to the Italian Riviera with a menu of Sbagliati, Negronis, and housemade pastas such as the crab- and calabrian chili-topped squid ink bucatini. For an evening filled with tropical vibes, stellar views, and culture-blending Polynesian cocktails and cuisine (think Papaya Poke Bowls, Pupu Platters, Shrimp Toast), book a table at the waterfront open-air eatery Papaya Club.

A win streak at the right time has cooled off the trade rumors for the Orlando Magic. Now winners of four of their last five games, the current roster has come together just before the trade deadline.

The Orlando Magic sat 22-22 almost two weeks ago. Losers of 17 of the last 28 games, the Magic from the beginning of the season seemed to be fading. Like the Houston Rockets out West (now three games under .500), the young pieces that were previously matchup nightmares got figured out.

In Orlando, losing games around the trade deadline opened up the conversation for trades centered around a few key pieces that, three months ago, were not close to a possibility. Winning games will always be front of mind for fans and supporters. Change has to be made if that isn't the case.

The last two months have been tough for a young team on the precipice of contention. Led by Paolo Banchero, whose first All-Star selection is almost as fresh as him turning 21, the team exceeded expectations to start the year. Franz Wagner continued his ascent as the complementary piece alongside the Duke product. Jalen Suggs is the dog at the top of the defense. Even with injuries to players like Markelle Fultz and Wendell Carter, the Magic were doing work fast.

This league, though, is a "what have you done for me lately" league more than anything. Overall, it has been a slow return for Fultz and Carter, two players who have been indispensable for Orlando in the last two seasons.

At least up until the last five games.

What Fultz has done recently has given this Magic team a lift as a second-unit guard for a team that has won four of five. Averaging 10.8/3.2/3.7 splits on 60.3 percent shooting from the field, the 25-year-old has begun to return to form, showcasing his breakneck speed in the open court and activity up top on defense.

As for Carter, he has been the back end of one of the most dangerous closing lineups in basketball.

Unofficially nicknamed the "Death Lineup," the five-man combo of Jalen Suggs/Franz Wagner/Banchero/Jonathan Issac/Wendell Carter has posted an absurd 97.9 defensive rating in the six games coach Jamahl Mosley has sent the group out to finish games.

That is a dominating defense in a league where five teams are averaging more than 120 points per game.

On offense, it has been just as effective. A 114.5 rating is above the team's average and a good number for a Magic team that ranks in the bottom six in offensive rating this year.

Carter has blossomed back into the starting-caliber center that Orlando was looking for when they acquired him at the deadline from Chicago in 2021.

Now, Fultz and Carter have hit their strides at the perfect time, just two days before this year's deadline. And it comes at a solid time in a trade market that has been relatively tame in the last week.

As described a few days ago in our latest trade deadline piece, a slow deadline week could be the driving force to keep this roster intact, even if a player like Washington Wizards guard Tyus Jones is available.

But that, coupled with some wins at the right time, has shifted focus in Orlando away from improving the roster immediately and more willing to let the season ride out.

That is not to say the roster does not need improvement. It is far from a championship contender and is treading water in the battle to snag the sixth and final guaranteed playoff spot.

But with four wins coming in eight days (a feat that took 23 days between the team's last five wins dating back to Dec. 29), the brakes must be pumped slightly. The Magic have a favorable schedule and are finally healthy for the first time all season -- only players on G-League assignment are on the injury report.

The following two days will certainly be ones to watch closely. A massive game against the Miami Heat could be the difference-maker in the front office making a move to improve.

A win over a fellow playoff team and one of the few jockeying for position with Orlando could mean the team rolls forward with its current roster, content with the team battling out of a mid-season slide. A loss could be the last push Orlando executives needed to finally green-light a trade, giving away one of the team's key bench pieces -- or possibly Markelle Fultz.

Thursday night at the Kia Center, the feeling in the air could be slightly different. At its core, it will be the 23rd home game of the season. But there is the possibility of some changes to a team that has primarily been intact for the last two or three seasons.

All will be decided in the next 48 hours and could be the turning point that Orlando needs to lock in their first playoff appearance in four years -- despite whoever starts at point guard on Thursday.

WINTER PARK, Fla. – Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar opened its first Orlando-area location on Thursday.

It is in the Winter Park Village shopping center located at 438 N. Orlando Ave., next to the brand’s store, dubbing itself as a “Tommy Bahama Island.”

The menu features many items such as tacos, quesadillas, sliders, flatbreads and salads.

Keeping with the classic beach and Florida vibe the brand is known for, this eatery also features Key Lime pie, pina colada cake and cocktails such as mai tais and the classic mojito.

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Tommy Bahama had its start in the Sunshine State, roughly 30 years ago. A couple of friends didn’t want their vacation to end off the Gulf Coast and this dream of a “forever” vacation created the iconic brand. It then spun off to retail, restaurants and even resorts.

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The first Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar opened in Naples back in 1996, now this new restaurant marks its tenth in Florida. There are 23 locations across the country, each featuring a store too, according to the brand’s website.

The Winter Park restaurant will also feature live music and offers happy hour daily from 3-6 p.m.

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Matthew Ables said the “old family keepsake” turned out to be a “golden ticket” after he flew to Orlando to see if he could gain access using the 1978 ticket

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A man was able to use a Walt Disney World ticket from the 1970s worth $8 (£6) to get into the park after finding it at the bottom of a drawer.

Matthew Ables said the “old family keepsake” turned out to be a “golden ticket” to Disney’s Magic Kingdom after he took a risk and flew to Orlando to see if he could gain access using the 1978 ticket.

"It's been collecting dust since before I was born and I always assumed it was an old family keepsake until I realized that it's never been used and there's no expiration date," he said in a Tiktok video with more than 9 million views.

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“Which means I've either found the golden ticket here, or I'm delusional thinking that the Mouse is going to let me use it to get inside nearly half a century later,” he continued.

After a flight to Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando to test his theory, Matthew nervously handed over the ticket and waited to see what would happen.

“I was getting nervous there because she started aggressively stamping ‘void’ all over the ticket booklet and then left,” he said.

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But to his delight the staff member came back with a yellow pass allowing him access to the park for the day. The passes are currently worth $109 to $164 depending on the day you visit.

“I can’t believe this actually worked,” he said on the video which has racked up over a million comments.

“$8 in 1978 is worth about $40 in today’s value... It’s crazy how much they keep increasing prices,” one commenter said.

Other commenters worried that Matthew had made a loss on the deal. “You probably should’ve kept a ticket. It probably worth a lot more than a park entry especially since it wasn’t stamped. I think you lost on that deal,” one warned.

Several other viewers pointed out that the value on eBay of old Disney tickets is still less than the price of a current one day ticket.

However one commenter claimed that it was not at all unusual, saying: “I used to work Magic Kingdom Guest Relations. This exact scenario would happen a few times a week!”