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Discover what’s happening across Polk County, Florida with Daily Ridge’s Entertainment & Lifestyle coverage. From local events, festivals, and live music to restaurant openings, arts and culture, nightlife, and family-friendly activities, we highlight the experiences that shape life in Lakeland, Winter Haven, Lake Wales, Bartow, Auburndale, and surrounding communities.

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Welcome, World Travelers! More Muppet Experiences Coming to Disney Parks and Cruises

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Welcome, World Travelers! More Muppet Experiences Coming to Disney Parks and Cruises by James Coulter With the closure of MuppetVision 3D, the Muppets’ place in Disney parks briefly appeared uncertain. That uncertainty has since eased as not only will the Muppet...
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One Movie Later: Zootopia 2 Was a Pretty Good Sequel

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One Movie Later: Zootopia 2 Was a Pretty Good Sequel by James Coulter Nearly ten years ago, Disney released Zootopia, an animated standout of the 2010s and one of my personal favorites. It blended a sharp, funny buddy‑cop story with surprisingly...
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Welcome, World Travelers! Check Out Olaf and Other Next-Generation Robotic Characters Being Created by Disney

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Welcome, World Travelers! Check Out Olaf and Other Next-Generation Robotic Characters Being Created by Disney by James Coulter Chances are, you're familiar with Olaf from Disney's Frozen. Perhaps you've seen him in the hit Disney animated movie. Or maybe you've even...
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Welcome, World Travelers: What Critics Are Saying About Animal Kingdom’s New Better Zoogether Show

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Welcome, World Travelers: What Critics Are Saying About Animal Kingdom's New Better Zoogether Show by James Coulter On Nov. 7, 2025, Zootopia: Better Zoogether opened in Disney's Animal Kingdom. The new Zootopia-themed 4D show replaces the former It's Tough to Be...
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One Movie Later: In Your Dreams Was Surprisingly Pleasant

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One Movie Later: In Your Dreams Was Surprisingly Pleasant by James Coulter Netflix animated movies are a real mixed bag. Sometimes you get animated gems like Over the Moon or K-Pop Demon Hunters. Other times, you get real duds like Spellbound...
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Things to Do This Weekend in Polk County

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There’s plenty happening across Polk County this weekend! From festive family events to live music and community celebrations, here are a few local highlights you won’t want to miss. 🎄 15th Annual Festival of Wreaths When: Starts November 14 and runs through...
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Celebrate the Season at Homeland Heritage Park’s Christmas Notes Event

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Homeland Heritage Park will host Christmas Notes, a free family event, on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, from 5 to 8 p.m. at 249 Church Ave. in Homeland. Families are invited to enjoy an evening filled with holiday cheer, including...
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College Football Recap: Week 9

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By Ethan Jones This past weekend across the country, college football fans were treated to several thrilling games and surprising upsets. Our first upset takes us to Memphis, Tennessee, where the unranked Memphis Tigers took down the #18 USF Bulls in...
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Decorate Your Way to a Howling Good Halloween

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Costumes and candy may be mainstays of Halloween, but decorating is a fun way to set the mood and add a little extra excitement leading up to the holiday. These spooktacular ideas can help dial up the drama and delight...
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Halloween Week Events Across Polk County

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Get ready for a week(end) full of spooky fun, candy, and community celebrations! Here’s what’s happening around Polk County from Wednesday through the weekend: Wednesday, October 29 • Labor Solutions (Winter Haven) Trick or Treat Event from 3–5 p.m. • Key Club...
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Welcome, World Travelers! Zootopia: Better Zoogether! Opening Nov. 7 in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Welcome, World Travelers! Zootopia: Better Zoogether! Opening Nov. 7 in Disney's Animal Kingdomby James Coulter Get ready to experience the...
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Welcome, World Travelers! Indiana Jones and The Dial of Destiny….Eh, Dial Back Your Expectations!

by James Coulter Real question: Was there a reason why we needed a fifth Indiana Jones movie? The original trilogy...
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One Movie Later: Knights of Guinevere is a Loving yet Biting Satire of Disney

One Movie Later: Knights of Guinevere is a Loving yet Biting Satire of Disney by James Coulter Independent animation has skyrocketed...
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