🌱 AdventHealth ER Disney Opens + Universal's Minion Land Details

Hello, everybody! Carlos Hernandez here with your Thursday edition of the Orlando Patch newsletter, full of all the community news you need to know right now. Today we'll cover...

• New details have emerged on the new Minion Land coming to Universal Orlando.
• Orlando's Plaza Live venue planning to undergo renovations.
• AdventHealth ER at Flamingo Crossings Town Center opened on Wednesday serving Central Florida residents and Walt Disney World resort guests.

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Here are the top stories in Orlando today:

1. Universal Orlando has shared details on the upcoming Minion Land on Illumination Avenue. Guests can enjoy Illumination’s Villain-Con Minion Blast, Illumination Theatre, and themed-food at Minion Cafe. There will also be plenty of photo opportunities. (WFLA)
2. Orlando's Plaza Live venue is closing temporarily for renovations starting June 1. Renovations are being funded in part by the Orange County Tourist Development Tax. The venue made headlines earlier this year when it was put under investigation by Florida for lewd drag shows without evidence. (Orlando Weekly)
3. The Orlando Magic nabbed two first round NBA draft picks this year. A watch party was held with fans of the Magic basketball team on Tuesday in downtown Orlando. The NBA Draft will be held on June 22. (Fox 35)
4. A digital traffic sign in Orlando was altered to display a threatening message to the LGBTQ on Wednesday. Police are investigating who tampered with the digital sign near Lake Nona Boulevard and Nemours Parkway. Anyone with information into the incident is asked to contact Orlando Police at 321-235-5300. (Fox 35)
5. AdventHealth opened AdventHealth ER at Flamingo Crossings Town Center on Wednesday. The emergency room will serve Central Florida and Walt Disney World resort guests. It is located at 3323 Hartzog Road in Winter Garden. (WFTV)

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Today in Orlando:

• Coffee Club Nona at Sam's Club Lake Nona. (8:30 a.m.)
• In-Person: Web Design — CSS Level 2 at Southwest Branch Library. (10:30 a.m.)
• Renaissance Orlando Airport Presents Global Discovery Day: "Cruise Around the Neighborhood. (4 p.m.)
• 3rd Thursday Gallery Hop at Downtown Arts District. (6 p.m.)
• Milk District Comedy Thursdays at Barley & Vine Biergarten. (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Orlando Police Department shared: "Get to know your Orlando Police Department by signing up for the Citizens Police Academy. This 5-week course aims to foster relationships between the police department and the community. Sign up soon as spots are filling up." (Orlando Police Department via Facebook)
• Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts shared: "It's almost time for Tony-nominated 'Into The Woods on Broadway' to make its stop in Orlando. Get tickets now to see Montego Glover and the entire Broadway cast take the Walt Disney Theater stage on June 6-11." (Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts via Facebook)
• Many Central Florida businesses have refused to talk about how the new immigration law signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis will impact their businesses. The law requires businesses with 25 employees or more to use the E-Verify system to verify their employees' immigration status. OrlandoJobs.com president Roger Lear told Spectrum News the new law could impact the construction business. (Spectrum News 13)

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You're officially in the loop for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Carlos Hernandez

About me: Hello my name is Carlos Hernandez and I am a food writer with over 10 years of experience in the industry. I write the food blog Carlos Eats (http://www.carloseats.com) and also contribute to several newspapers and magazines with food-related blogs and articles.

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