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News, Events & Things To Do In Orlando
Looking for the best things to do in Orlando? You’ve come to the right place. Gotta Go Orlando is your go-to guide for discovering the latest news, events, activities, and things to do in Orlando and throughout Central Florida.
We feature the updates from the theme parks, and attractions, together with the latest must-do festivals, local events, and community fun. We also keep you updated with the latest entertainment news, including big-name tours, concerts, stand-up comedy, theater shows, and more. We also include the latest food and drink news, together with the best nightlife in the city. If it's happening in Orlando, you’ll find it here!
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You're Invited to a Free Advance Screening of Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie on August 9
An adventure of prehistoric PAWportions awaits, and your little ones can be among the first in Orlando to see it - and it's free! Paramount Pictures and Gotta Go Orlando have teamed up to invite you to a free advance screening of Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie. Get ready for the BIGGEST adventure in PAW Patrol history, and be among the first to see the movie at an exclusive, free advance screening of Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie before it officially hits theaters on August 14, 20
Alastair Mac
2 days ago2 min read
Art the Clown joins the Killer Klowns in 'Downtown Clowntown' Scare Zone at Halloween Horror Nights Orlando
New Downtown Clowntown Scare Zone COMING TO hhn 35 at Universal Orlando features Art the Clown, Killer Klowns from Outer Space, and other clownsfolk!! Send in the clowns... If you're afraid of clowns then this year might not be the year for you to attend Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando Resort! Not only is Jack the Clown back for HHN 35, but we now have the news that Art the Clown from Terrifier is making a comeback together with the Killer Klowns from Outer Space
Shane Walton
2 days ago6 min read
Celebrate All Things Sharks during Shark Appreciation Week at SeaWorld Orlando!
Dive into a week of shark encounters, family fun and ocean conservation at SeaWorld Orlando. In celebration of Shark Appreciation Week, SeaWorld Orlando will offer a week of shark- themed experiences from July 27 through Aug. 1, honoring one of the ocean's most misunderstood and essential animals. Guests can dive deeper into the world of sharks through interactive educational talks with SeaWorld's animal care experts, meet Sydney Shark, enjoy limited-time food and beverage of
Shane Walton
2 days ago3 min read
Experience Magical Dining’s first Michelin-starred Restaurant Ômo by Jônt with its standout $60 Dinner Menu
Celebrating 21 years, Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining returns to the city from August 14 - September 30, and this year's event features Michelin-starred Restaurant Ômo by Jônt. The table is set for Orlando's foodie event of the year, with Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining presented by Orlando Health returning to the city from August 14 - September 30, 2026, celebrating 21 years of flavor and impact. Savor three-course, prix-fixe dinners at an unprecedented 180+ Orlando-area resta
Alastair Mac
2 days ago2 min read
Raising Cane's celebrates National Chicken Finger Day with Free Chicken Finger and $1M KickStart Kids Fundraiser
Raising Cane's will celebrate the holiday created by owner and founder Todd Graves with its biggest National Chicken Finger Day yet, giving customers in the Orlando area a chance to enjoy a FREE Chicken Finger while supporting a meaningful cause. National Chicken Finger Day is back, and Raising Cane's is celebrating with its biggest event yet! On Monday, July 27, owner and founder Todd Graves marks the holiday he created in 2010 by honoring the life and legacy of his longt
Emma Walton
2 days ago2 min read
Universal Orlando joins worldwide 'Going Back to Hogwarts' Celebration in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
Warner Bros. unveils its spectacular Back to Hogwarts celebration packed with live events and exclusive content across the world including Orlando. Wands at the ready: Back to Hogwarts returns for 2026 with a global celebration bringing fans together in cinemas, at live events, online, in stores and at home. Every year on September 1st, fans around the world mark the day students return to Hogwarts. What began as a moment from the stories has become a global tradition celebra
Shane Walton
2 days ago4 min read
The first-ever Mount Dora Area Restaurant Week kicks off with special prix fixe menus at 27 local restaurants
Mount Dora Area Restaurant Week is bringing together local restaurants, cafés, breweries, and beverage stops for a weeklong celebration of the area’s growing food scene. Did you know the Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce is launching the first-ever Mount Dora Area Restaurant Week? The event which is designed to showcase local restaurants and encourage residents and visitors to explore the area’s dining scene kicks off Saturday, July 25 and runs through Sunday, August 2. Dur
Emma Walton
2 days ago3 min read
Crystal Methyd is bringing The Enchanted Forest to The Plaza Live in Orlando on March 13, 2027
The Enchanted Forest is an eccentric, colorful show that takes fans on a surreal journey through the magical imagination ofCrystal Methyd. Crystal Methyd is runner-up from RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 12, 2020 and most recently competed on All Stars 11. Now she is starring in her first ever one-woman theatrical production, The Enchanted Forest. You’ve never seen Crystal like this before! Step into a world of magic and glamour as the one and only Crystal Methyd takes you on a mes
Alastair Mac
2 days ago2 min read
Brightline celebrates National Water Park Day with Splash‑Worthy Adventures near every station
Discover all the water parks that are within a quick rideshare of all the Brightline stations along the corridor. In honor of National Water Park Day on July 28, Brightline is inviting travelers to make a splash this summer with water‑soaked adventures located within a 30‑minute ride from Brightline stations across South and Central Florida. With endless summer at every stop, fares including Orlando in the itinerary start as low as $39. Whether planning a full‑day itinerary
Alastair Mac
2 days ago4 min read
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2026 Foodie Guide
Happy haunts, meet happy bites! Your guide to all the spook-tacular eats at the 2026 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is here. Discover the latest theme park news and updates from Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, SeaWorld Orlando, LEGOLAND Florida, and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2026 Foodie Guide Casey’s Corner Menu (Open until midnight during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party) Location: Main Street, U.S.A. Chipotle Barbecue P
Emma Walton
3 days ago7 min read
"ice!” featuring The Polar Express highlights 2026 Christmas at Gaylord Palms Resort
"Ice!" Featuring The Polar Express highlights 2026 Christmas at Gaylord Palms Resort
Emma Walton
3 days ago8 min read
Bier Fest Brews & BBQ is back and better than ever at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Starting July 25th, enjoy Oktoberfest fun with refreshing beer offerings, delicious all new food options, and exciting music. Tap into the taste of summer as Bier Fest, Brews & BBQ returns to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, and this year it's bigger and better than ever! Starting July 25th, get ready for your Saturdays and Sundays to be full of Oktoberfest fun! Yes, Oktoberfest comes early this year combining international BBQ and ice-cold brews for the ultimate summertime celebrati
Shane Walton
3 days ago2 min read
Orlando Main Streets Sip & Savor Weeks returns July 24 - August 9, celebrating local food and drinks!
Get ready to sip, savor, and explore the flavors that make Orlando’s neighborhoods unforgettable. This summer, Orlando Main Streets are coming together for a citywide celebration of the creative and eclectic cuisine and cocktails that can only be found right here in our local districts. From July 25 through August 10, you’ll have the chance to experience limited-time prix fixe menus at a variety of price points and drink specials that go beyond your typical happy hour. From h
Alastair Mac
3 days ago5 min read
All Hail Qveen Herby as she takes to the stage in Tampa and Orlando with the Isle of Qveen Tour
QVEEN HERBY brings her latest tour to he Ritz Ybor, Tampa, and House of Blues Orlando. Sensational rapper and singer QVEEN HERBY is currently on the road with the headline, "Isle of Qveen Tour", with the North American run featuring 30 dates, stretching from May through August, 2026. The headline run kicked off on May 13 at The Fillmore in Minneapolis, Minnesota with shows across North America including two shows in Florida, with QVEEN HERBY taking to the stage at The Ritz Yb
Alastair Mac
3 days ago2 min read
Huey Magoo's declares July 27 'National Filet Of Chicken Day' with one day only Buy One, Get One Free Offer!
While Many Recognize July 27 as National Chicken Finger Day, Huey Magoo's Elevates the Occasion by Celebrating the Chicken Tenderloin! Huey Magoo's, the fast-casual brand known for premium chicken tenders, is offering guests a free 3-Piece Tender Meal with the purchase of any 3-Piece Tender Meal or larger on Monday, July 27. The one-day-only offer is available exclusively to Magoo's Rewards members, who can order ahead and redeem it in the Magoo's Rewards app, in-restaurant o
Alastair Mac
3 days ago2 min read
Travel through the decades at Howl at the Moon Orlando's Decades Night on Friday, July 24
Get ready for a live music party packed with the biggest hits from every era Get ready for a live music party packed with the biggest hits from every era on Friday, July 24 at How; at the Moon Orlando's Decades Night. Fom disco classics and 80s anthems to 90s throwbacks, Y2K favorites and today’s chart-toppers. Whether you want to relive the soundtrack of your college years or experience a decade you weren’t born in, THE live band will keep the nostalgia flowing all night lon
Alastair Mac
3 days ago2 min read
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