Shaquem Griffin
C'mon. Who else would we be talking about besides University of Central Florida alum and, now, Seattle Seahawks linebacker Shaquem Griffin? After all, the one-handed wunderkind proved to be one of the best defensive players in college football over the previous two seasons, achieving levels of excellence two-handed players could only dream of. And now he's defying expectations as a professional athlete alongside his twin brother, Shaquill Griffin. Keep warming our hearts while you crack skulls, guys.
Sports and Recreation: Orlando's best teams, players, springs, theme parks and more
Disney's giant Woody
Back in April, Disney was very excited to open Toy Story Land at Hollywood Studios, and in doing so, they announced to everyone that they had erected a giant 20-foot Woody at the entrance of the new land. Though there was no mention of girth, Disney did also tell us the statue had a 7-foot-wide hat and a 4-foot-tall yo-yo. Naturally, the announcement made all stand at attention.
1. Orlando Roller Derby, orlandorollerderby.com
2. Orlando Sport and Social Club, orlandosportandsocialclub.com
3. Orlando Gay Kickball, gaykickball.com
1. Orlando Science Center, osc.org
2. Kennedy Space Center, kennedyspacecenter.com
3. (tie) Topgolf, topgolf.com
3. (tie) Gatorland, gatorland.com
1. New Smyrna Beach, visitnsbfl.com
2. Clearwater Beach, visitclearwaterflorida.com
3. Siesta Key, visitsarasota.com
1. Splitsville, splitsvillelanes.com
2. Aloma Bowl, alomabowlingcenters.com
3. Kings Dining & Entertainment, kings-de.com
Honorable Mention: Colonial Lanes (RIP), coloniallanes.net
1. Wekiwa Springs, floridastateparks.org
2. Wekiva Island, wekivaisland.com
3. Blue Springs, floridastateparks.org
1. Lake Eola Park, cityoforlando.net
2. Central Park, Winter Park, cityofwinterpark.org
3. Dickson Azalea Park, cityoforlando.net
1. Lake Baldwin Park, cityofwinterpark.org
2. Dr. Phillips Dog Park, orangecountyfl.net
3. Downey Dog Park, orangecountyfl.net
1. Escapology, escapology.com
2. The Great Escape Room, thegreatescaperoom.com
3. The Escape Game Orlando, orlandoescapegame.com
