Ring in the New Year with a bang with our list of the best places to see New Year’s Eve fireworks in Orlando. Get ready to ring in the new year with a bang! The countdown to 2024 is on, and Orlando is ready to welcome the new year with massive fireworks spectaculars, and whether you're a local looking for inspiration, or a visitor looking forward to ringing in the new year at world-class celebrations, we've got you covered with the biggest and best fireworks spectaculars in Orlando. Orlando New Year's Eve Fireworks Spectaculars Walt Disney World New Year's Eve Fireworks Walt Disney World New Year's Eve Fireworks are not-to-miss spectaculars! On New Year's Eve both Magic Kingdom, and EPCOT will have fireworks, dance parties and DJs. Plus its not just New Years Eve, Walt Disney World celebrates New Year's Eve at Magic Kingdom on December 30 also, so you can celebrate the occasion in both parks, and party two nights in a row! Magic Kingdom Fireworks (Dec. 30 & Dec. 31) Fantasy in the Sky Fireworks at 6.30 pm and 11.50 pm EPCOT Fireworks (Dec. 31) Luminous The Symphony of Us at 6:30 pm New Year’s Countdown Fireworks at 11.54 pm New Year’s Eve Celebration at SeaWorld Orlando SeaWorld Orlando, 9 am - 1 am The New Year’s Eve Celebration at SeaWorld Orlando is the perfect time to embrace the connection to the sea, marine life, and the world as SeaWorld gives 2023 a wondrous welcome with bold fireworks, festive entertainment, and more. After an unforgettable evening filled with exciting shows, amazing animals, and thrilling rides, you can watch SeaWorld Orlando's spectacular New Year's Eve fireworks show from a variety of viewing areas around the park. Entry is included with valid park ticket. New Year’s Eve Celebration at Busch Gardens Tampa Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, 9 am - 1 am Join Busch Gardens on December 31 for a New Year’s Eve Celebration featuring unforgettable fun during the day and fireworks at night, the park is giving 2023 a wondrous welcome with bold fireworks, entertainment and more. Enjoy all the festive activities of Busch Gardens Christmas Town with millions of twinkling lights, holiday shows, specialty dining and fan-favorite thrill rides. Then, ring in the new year with a special fireworks show with a fantastic soundtrack sure to help you ring in the New Year with cheer. Kids New Year's Eve At LEGOLAND Florida LEGOLAND Florida, 10 am - 8 pm Join in the family festivities at Kids New Year's Eve At LEGOLAND Florida, celebrate the New Year early with rides, activities, and a whole lot of fun. Celebrate with all the family at this special early fireworks display illuminating the sky and welcoming in 2023! Entry is included with valid park ticket. Sunset Walk Rocking New Year Street Party The Promenade at Sunset Walk, 8 pm – 1 am Ring in 2024 at the Promenade at Sunset Walk during Central Florida’s most immersive nonstop street party, Rocking New Year 2024 — “The Experience 2.GLOW.” This huge event will feature Scotty B & Project: DJ Slam! plus, Special Guest DJ K1X, and Vocalists, Musicians, Street Performers, and more! Enjoy a Midnight Fireworks Spectacular, Confetti Storm, Laser Light Show, Flame & Special FX, plus Complimentary “GLOW” Party Favors! Old Town’s New Year’s Eve Celebration Old Town, Kissimmee, 1 pm – 1 am End 2023 with a bang at a New Year’s Eve Celebration presented by Old Town and Fun Spot and sponsored by Mecum Auctions. Bring the family for a Car Show, Live Music featuring “Groove Infusion,” Entertainment, and Free Fireworks at midnight. At midnight, watch the night sky illuminate with a fantastic FREE fireworks display closing out 2023 and ringing in the new year. Fireworks will be launched from the rooftops of Old Town! New Year’s Eve Celebration and admission is free for all ages. New Year’s Eve at Avalon Park Avalon Park, 11 pm - 12 am Get ready to ring in the New Year with a spectacular display of lights, colors, and pure magic! Downtown Avalon Park invites you to a breathtaking New Year’s Eve Fireworks Extravaganza that will paint the night sky with joy and celebration. Don’t miss out on the most anticipated celebration of the year! Gather your friends and family for a night of joy, laughter, and a sky full of shimmering lights. See you there as we welcome 2024 in style! Aventura's New Year's Eve Celebration Universal's Aventura Hotel Celebrate New Year's Eve in style with Universal at Bar 17 Bistro's rooftop celebration and enjoy spectacular 360-degree views of the night skyline and area fireworks as you count down to 2024. For the very latest news and information from Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date on our socials, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, your free guide to Orlando.

The city of Orlando’s Downtown Development Board want to extend it's free parking offer in downtown for another year. The city of Orlando’s Downtown Development Board began it's ParkDTO Program back in May, with visitors enjoying FREE parking at on-street metered and non-metered spaces, via the ParkMobile app. Plus, complimentary valet was also made available via participating restaurants, while dining and shopping downtown thanks to the ParkDTO Program. Developed as a strategic initiative of the Downtown Orlando Community Redevelopment Area Plan, the new initiative started on Monday, May 15, with the aim of offering greater access to downtown for visitors. The scheme has proved so successful, that the Downtown Development Board want to extend the scheme into 2024, with a meeting on Dec. 6 considering providing another $100,000 for the ParkDTO program. If the extension is not extended, the program will end Dec. 31. The program gives up to 2 hours of FREE parking at any metered and non-metered parking spot in downtown by using the ParkMobile code: ParkDTO. To spread the FREE parking love, you can use the code a maximum of four (4) times per account. Plus if you are dining downtown you will receive validation for valet at participating downtown restaurants between 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm. Promotion codes are valid 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Any amount owed in excess of the validated time is the responsibility of the person parking. Parking meters are free in downtown Orlando before 8 a.m. and after 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday, as well as all day Sunday. So far, approximately 6,500 ParkDTO codes have been used, with 2,500 codes used for valet service. A list of participating restaurants and a map of the designated area for parking are now available. For the very latest news and information from Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date on our socials, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, your free guide to Orlando.

Red Hot Chili Peppers have announced an extension of their Unlimited Love Tour into 2024, including a stop in Tampa with special guests Ice Cube and IRONTOM! Today, acclaimed rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers announced their Unlimited Love Tour will extend into 2024 across the U.S. After wrapping up dates in North America and Europe last year, the band continued their global trek into 2023 with several dates across New Zealand and Australia in January, followed by another run of shows throughout North America, Europe, the UK, Singapore and Japan earlier this year. Most recently, Red Hot Chili Peppers concluded their sold-out Latin America leg of their 2023 tour with two shows in Buenos Aires. Following the massive 2022 and 2023 tour runs, the band shows no sign of slowing down as they announce their upcoming North America tour slated for next year, with the Unlimited Love Tour resumes on May 28 in Ridgefield, Washington, and includes stops in Salt Lake City, Toronto, Buffalo, Tampa and more before wrapping up in St. Louis on July 30. Red Hot Chili Peppers will stop off at Tampa's MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre on Friday, June 21, with very special guests Ice Cube and IRONTOM! Tickets go on sale, Friday, December 8 at 10 am with a Live Nation Presale on Thursday, December 9 at 10 am (Code: CREW) Get tickets here. As a result of two album releases last year going #1, Red Hot Chili Peppers notably stand out as the first rock band in 17 years to achieve the feat. Moreover, Return of the Dream Canteen bowed at #1 on the Billboard Top Album Sales Chart —just like its predecessor Unlimited Love did in April 2022. Both albums were produced by longtime collaborator and creative confidant, Rick Rubin. Plus, it reached #1 in numerous countries around the globe. Last year, Red Hot Chili Peppers took home the prestigious Global Icon Award and delivered a show stopping performance at the MTV VMAs. Their No. 1 single “Black Summer” also won the award for Best Rock Video. In addition, “Black Summer” scored a Grammy nomination for “Best Rock Song” and the band garnered a MTV Europe Music Award nomination for Best Rock and earned three American Music Awards nominations for “Favorite Rock Artist,” “Favorite Rock Album” for Unlimited Love and “Favorite Rock Single” for “Black Summer.” For the latest news and events from throughout Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you updated throughout the day, every day. You can also stay updated with the latest news and events on X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, you should subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel!

Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers, the stone-baked pizza bakers with 160+ locations nationwide – has added another Sunshine State location to its growing family of restaurants with its Ocala restaurant now officially open. Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers, the stone-baked pizza bakers with 160+ locations nationwide – has added another Sunshine State location to its growing family of restaurants with its Ocala, Florida restaurant now open. Located at 2 West Fort King Street, the restaurant is owned and operated by local restaurant entity Harddy, LLC and marks the brand’s 22nd location in Florida. Nestled in historic downtown Ocala, the 4,793-square-foot restaurant will offer a familiar selection of the brand’s stone-baked specialty pizzas and Mellow vibes along with vibrant shareable munchies, greens, hoagies, smash-style burgers and sweet treats. Located on the site of the area’s century-old Cloeman building which has since been rebuilt as The Goldman Peek building, the Ocala location will showcase its own unique style and decor – including an interior mural by Miami-based artist Ruben Ubiera and an exterior neon sign – while dually displaying one-of-a-kind architectural highlights that pay homage to the roots of its historic walls. Complete with a 128-seat main dining room and a full bar featuring 24 beer taps that will pour local breweries like Infinite Ale Works, Cigar City Brewing and Swamp Head Brewery, the space will also debut a 28-seat outdoor patio offering the ideal ambiance for dining and imbibing al fresco. “I’m so excited to be a part of the team bringing Mellow Mushroom to the city of Ocala,” said Brad Harper, owner & principal at Harddy LLC. “Having served in the military myself, I do a lot of work with Ocala veterans and am very passionate about giving back to this town. This project has been extremely personal for me – I’m proud to be aligned with a brand like Mellow Mushroom that shares a familiar commitment to giving back, and am eager to soon offer craveable foods and distinctive cocktails to this community that means so much to me.” Touted for its cult-like following and counterculture essence, Mellow Mushroom blends the boundaries between art, music, high quality ingredients and passionate standards for dining. Each individual restaurant is uniquely reflective of its local community while holding true to Mellow Mushroom’s core values and brand. Widely known as the originator of hand-tossed, stone-baked, one-of-a-kind pizza, the main menu – anchored by its coveted “secret dough” recipe – boasts cult-favorite pizzas like the Holy Shiitake Pie with olive oil and garlic base, shiitake, button and portobello mushrooms, caramelized onions, mozzarella, and Wisconsin aged white cheddar, finished with a garlic aioli swirl and a spritz of black truffle oil, garnished with fresh chives and shaved parmesan. Highly customizable Build-Your-Own pizzas are also available, creating the perfect canvas for a kaleidoscope of ingredients with options for meat-lovers, vegetarians, vegans, gluten-free and other dietary-conscious diners, alongside a revolving door of munchies, greens, burgers and sweets. Behind the Mellow bar, a selection of made-from-scratch mixers and electric spirits come to life in the form of Liquid Karma Cocktails with standouts including The Campfire Peach with Casamigos Blanco & Mezcal Tequilas, peach, jalapeno & house-made agave sour; the Sunset in Paradise with Bacardi superior rum, coconut, pineapple, pomegranate & fresh sour; and the Lemon Submarine with Woodford Reserve bourbon, St. Germain elderflower liqueur, house-made sour, iced tea, rosemary & 18.21 Earl Grey Bitters. For more information about Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers or to view full menus, visit www.mellowmushroom.com. For the latest news and events from throughout Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you updated throughout the day, every day. You can also stay updated with the latest news and events on X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, you should subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel!

The giraffe tower at Brevard Zoo is getting a little larger! A 1-year-old female Masai giraffe, Tisa, has joined the zoo from her birthplace, the Virginia Zoo. A 1-year-old female Masai giraffe, Tisa, has joined Melbourne's Brevard Zoo from her birthplace, the Virginia Zoo. She’s currently staying in the zoo's behind-the-scenes Africa Barn in a designated spot that keeps her relatively separate from the rest of the herd – while giving them all a chance to start getting to know each other through sight, sound and maybe a few snout boops. The animal care team will be helping Tisa become settled, before she begins making trips out to the Africa Veldt with the rest of the tower! This move is a part of the Species Survival Plan (SSP) for Masai giraffes. SSP’s are a program for facilities accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums to ensure healthy, genetically diverse animal populations. They’re also safeguards against the extinction of species in their natural range. Masai giraffe are endangered due to severe habitat loss, illegal hunting and poaching. Tisa has been paired with Brevard Zoo's own 3-year-old bull giraffe Mapenzi, in the hope that this can grow the zoo's giraffe tower even more! Want to help Masai giraffe? In the past, Brevard Zoo have partnered with Giraffe Conservation Foundation (GCF), an organization on the front line of giraffe research and protection. By supporting conservation organizations on a community level, we can work together to save these gentle giants from extinction. For more information, please visit Brevard Zoo's website, and go visit the zoo! For the latest news and events from throughout Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you updated throughout the day, every day. You can also stay updated with the latest news and events on X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, you should subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel!

Looking for a super funny laugh? Comedian and actor Nate Jackson is bringing his "Super Funny World Tour" to Orlando this spring. Nate Jackson is bringing his Super Funny World Tour to the stage at Steinmetz Hall in Dr Phillips Center on Saturday, February 3, 2024. Get details and tickets here. Nate is currently recurring on the upcoming NBC series THE YOUNG ROCK. He has appeared on Nick Cannon Presents Wild'N Out (MTV), All Def Comedy (HBO), Kevin Hart’s Hart of the City (Comedy Central), Off The Chain (Bounce TV), Comic View (BET), and Laff Mobb’s Laff Tracks (TruTV). In 2019 Nate was named to the Time Out LA Top 10 Comedians to Watch List. In 2018 Nate recorded a set for Kevin Hart’s LOL Live in Montreal at the Just For Laughs Comedy Festival. In 2017 he was a writer for Leslie Jones at the BET awards and just finished working as a consulting producer for the upcoming season of Wild’N Out. Nate performs all over the country and can also be heard on his podcast “The Nate Jackson radio show” or as a regular guest on “Corey Holcomb’s 5150 podcast”. While at Eastern Washington University, Nate was dared by one of his friends to enter a comedy contest. Not backing down, Nate entered and the rest is history. That was the start of how Nate became a comedian. After graduating from Eastern, Nate moved to Hollywood to pursue comedy even further. When he moved back to Tacoma, he ran comedy rooms around the greater Puget Sound area and eventually started “Super Funny Comedy Show” in 2010. Nate has done college tours, USO tours, and national tours. He’s been all around the globe, has been to every U.S. state twice and major cities more times than he can count, and now you can see him live in Orlando. For the latest news and events from throughout Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you updated throughout the day, every day. You can also stay updated with the latest news and events on X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, you should subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel!

Life is better with a boat. Enjoy a vacation every weekend when you find the boat of your dreams at the Daytona Boat Show in January. The Marine Industry Association of Central Florida (MIACF) presents the Daytona Boat Show for a three-day event January 12 - 14, 2024 at the Daytona International Speedway. The highly anticipated show features 15 of Central Florida's top boat dealers representing more than 70 manufacturers with approximately 300 boats on display. The Daytona Boat Show features a wide variety of boats including bowriders, center consoles, deck boats, flats boats, freshwater fishing boats, jet boats, pontoon boats, and surf boats to fit any lifestyle and occasion. Extra incentives are available only during the show from dealers and manufacturers such as extended warranties, service packages, waived dockage, enhanced electronics, and accessory packages. Tickets are $5 per carload and are good any one day of the show. Admission is inclusive for all persons in the car, parking, and sales tax. Tickets may be purchased online at https://daytonaboatshow.com/tickets or at the event. NEW themed, streetmosphere throughout the show includes the Longshoreman comedic street performers, a pirate magician, and a mermaid on stilts! “The Daytona Boat Show is designed for new and avid boaters to explore the latest in boat models and accessories and to learn industry and product information from leading boat manufacturers. As Central Florida’s premier boat show, guests will meet other boating enthusiasts and embrace the many benefits of the boating lifestyle,” said Cathy Case, executive director of MIACF. The Daytona Boat Show takes place Fri., Jan. 12 - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sat., Jan. 13 - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sun., Jan. 14 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Daytona International Speedway – Turn One Plaza. 1801 W. International Speedway Blvd. Daytona Beach. For the very latest news and information from Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date on our socials, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, your free guide to Orlando.

The City of Orlando is seeking local visual artists to display their artwork to celebrate Black History Month in the Terrace Gallery at Orlando City Hall. The City of Orlando is looking for local Orlando visual artists to create a Black History Month Display in the Terrace Gallery at Orlando City Hall. Art is an intrinsic part of Black heritage and culture and this year’s theme, “African Americans and the Arts,” presents an opportunity for local artists to showcase African American history and celebrate the many lasting contributions Black Americans have had on visual arts, performing arts, literature, film, music and cultural movements. The exhibit is part of the city’s Black History Month events in February and furthers Orlando’s continued efforts to create a more equitable, inclusive community for all residents. Submissions are due by Sunday, January 7, 2024, by 11:59 p.m. The 2024 visual arts exhibit will run from February 2 to March 31, 2024. Interested artists must submit the following to the Office of Multicultural Affairs at multiculturalaffairs@orlando.gov. Artist full name and desired name to be used in the artwork labels. Artist biography or resume. Artist e-mail and telephone number. Photos of a minimum of five pieces of artwork in JPG format. (Artwork related to African American culture and experience is recommended.) Descriptions about each piece of artwork. Each submission must be labeled with: Name of artist Art title Year created Measurements Medium SELECTION CRITERIA: Appropriateness: Artists are selected based on the appropriateness of their proposal for the project. Communication: The artist must have the ability to clearly communicate concepts both visually and clearly through written materials. Wall Ready: All 2-D art submitted for selection must be ‘wall ready,’ with D rings or wire. Performance: The artist must have a professional history of being able to work cooperatively and finish projects on time. Selected artists will be notified via email with the date and time to deliver their pieces to City Hall. For the latest news and events from throughout Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you updated throughout the day, every day. You can also stay updated with the latest news and events on X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, you should subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel!

Get ready for lots of frosty fun at Florida's Only Alpine Snow Park, Snowcat Ridge, a winter wonderland of fun for all the family. Oh baby it's definitely not cold outside, but here in Central Florida we do have real snow thanks to Snowcat Ridge Alpine Snow Park which has huge machines that produce thousands of pounds of real snow every day! Following a delay which say the park push back it opening from November to December, the coolest attraction in Florida, located in Dade City has officially opened to guests, running select days, now through February 24, 2024. Snowcat Ridge Alpine Snow Park features a huge variety of winter activities, including an arctic igloo and an alpine village that can’t be found anywhere else in Florida. The main attraction at Alpine Ridge is the impressive 60-foot tall, 400-foot-long snow tubing hill, where you can ride single, tandem or in a 10-person snow tube. Plus, the attraction has so much more, including a 10,000-square-foot indoor snow play area and a 400-foot-long snow tubing hill, and an outdoor ice skating area. There’s real snow inside of the snow dome. You can build snowmen and snow castles inside. The snow dome also includes a child-sized snow hill for younger guests. New for 2023, guests can enjoy Santa’s Christmas Lane, a winter wonderland where the magic of Christmas comes to life! Nestled amidst a magical landscape of Snowcat Ridge, Santa’s Christmas Lane includes Santa’s Cozy Cabin, Story Time with Mrs. Claus, Santa’s Gift Shoppe, and the Peppermint Play Zone. Guests will be able to enjoy meet-and-greets with Santa himself, experience story time readings with Mrs. Claus and more! This season also includes a large outdoor skating rink. The Crystal Ribbon is an outdoor ice skating ribbon and beginner oval. Ice skating is the quintessential winter pastime and now you can enjoy it at Snowcat Ridge. Lace up your skates and get ready to glide across the ice under Florida’s sunny skies during the day and under a magical music and light show at night. Snowcat Ridge also has an Alpine Village, which offers food, drinks, beer and wine along with a gift shop. The winter wonderland is located at 27839 Saint Joe Road in Dade City, which is in Pasco County here in Central Florida. The cool attraction is an 1 hr, 30 min, sleigh ride from Orlando, check out all the details on the Snowcat Ridge website. For the latest news and events from throughout Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you updated throughout the day, every day. You can also stay updated with the latest news and events on X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, you should subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel!

Grammy and Latin Grammy award winner, Marc Anthony has announced new dates for his Viviendo Tour, including a return to Orlando on March 9. Latin music icon, Marc Anthony has announced new dates for his Viviendo Tour, including a return to Orlando's Amway Center on March 9. The six-time Latin Grammy winner will be performing his biggest hits including “Pa'lla Voy,” “Mala,” “Ojala Te Duela,” “Vivir Mi Vida,” “Valió la Pena,” “And There Was Someone,” “Your Love Makes Me Good” and “What the Price of Heaven.” Marc Anthony is known for his powerful vocals, captivating stage presence, and ability to blend traditional salsa with contemporary influences. Tickets go on sale Thursday, December 7. Click here for details and ticket info. Sign up for your chance at early access to tickets. Marc Anthony is widely regarded as one of the most influential Latin artists of his generation. His music career took off in the 1990s, and he gained international fame with his salsa and Latin pop hits. He has released numerous successful albums, including "Todo a su Tiempo" (1995), "Contra la Corriente" (1997), and "Marc Anthony" (1999), which featured the iconic song "I Need to Know." He is known for his powerful and emotive voice, as well as his ability to infuse his music with passion and romance. His contributions to Latin music have earned him multiple Grammy Awards and Latin Grammy Awards. For the latest news and events from throughout Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you updated throughout the day, every day. You can also stay updated with the latest news and events on X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, you should subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel!

A mesmerizing ALL-NEW island-themed holiday light spectacle, HOLIDAY NIGHTS is bringing dazzling lights, immersive family experiences, unique entertainment, and more to Island H2O this holiday season. Island H20 Water Park's Holiday Nights, an exciting new island-themed holiday light spectacular continues until December 31. This sparkling new event features countless twinkling lights, enchanting displays, live entertainment, and delightful treats, all while supporting a charitable cause. Holiday Nights at Island H2O Water Park is proud to partner with Give Kids the World Village to support their mission of providing critically-ill children and their families a week long vacation at no cost. Proceeds support Give Kids the World Village. Visitors can look forward to hundreds of thousands of twinkling lights, themed displays, unique photo spots, live entertainment, and tantalizingly themed treats and gifts, all which will transform Island H2O Water Park into an extravaganza for the whole family. Experience dazzling lights, immersive family experiences, nightly entertainment, Holiday card worthy photo ops and more. Immersive family activities include a children’s train ride through the Island, a letters to Santa station, dry slides for children at Candy Stripe Cove, make your own s’mores kit and more! Best of all, every activity is included in the price of admission! Tickets are available for purchase at Islando H2O Water Park from $24.99 per adult / $24.99 per child with a portion of proceeds supporting Kissimmee's Give Kids The World Village. “Islad H2O Water Park brings families together while making a splash during Florida’s hot weather and we are excited to offer a tropical island-vibe during our “Holiday Nights” event,” said Ron Sutula, general manager of Island H2O Water Park. As the sun sets, Island H2O Water Park will transform into a holiday wonderland, adorned with twinkling island-themed lights that'll rival the brightest North Star. Check out island-festive immersive light displays and snap some holiday-card worthy photos with friends and family. This is the ideal place to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the holidays and reconnect with friends and family “island style.” Guests can indulge in holiday shopping as they surf through the holiday market featuring local vendors with a showcase of unique gifts and handcrafted ornaments. Sip steaming mugs of cider and hot cocoa, enjoy holiday themed bites, and toast s’mores big enough to share all while enjoying unique live entertainment each night. “Holiday Nights” will also offer the perfect venue for holiday parties and gatherings at a great value, allowing you to celebrate the season with your colleagues, friends, or family in a festive environment. For more information on group rates and reservations, contact Sales@IslandH2OLive.com. About Island H2O Water Park: Island H2O Water Park is Central Florida's newest water park, offering over 20 rides, slides and other splashing attractions. The park is themed around social media offering an immersive and interactive experience for all ages. Island H2O Water Park, ranked among the Best Outdoor Water Parks by USA TODAY for four consecutive years, is also a proud recipient of the 2019 World Waterpark Association’s Leading-Edge Award. This award recognizes its creative perfection of themes, facilities, programs, services and operational concepts in the water attractions industry. For more information on hours, birthday parties, groups, purchasing tickets, and season pass information, please visit www.IslandH2OWaterPark.com. Island H2O Water Park is located at 3230 Inspiration Drive, Kissimmee, FL, 34747. For the very latest news and information from Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date on our socials, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, your free guide to Orlando.

The first Florida bakery to bake pastries, sweet buns, dumplings, and dim sum fresh out of the oven has recently opened right here in Orlando. Bakery 1908 has opened in the space formerly occupied by The King Crab Shack at 2021 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando. The new bakery is a family affair, coming from the same family as YH Seafood Clubhouse on Restaurant Row, Yummy House in Altamonte Springs, Phở 813 in Millenia, and the yet to open Kyuramen and Tbaar near UCF. Bakery 1908 offers a unique mix of delicious fresh backed products, claiming to be the the ONLY bakery in Florida offering dumplings, dim sum, sweet buns, pastries, coffee and boba! The store is open daily, 8:30 am - 8:00 pm, with fresh out of the oven food treats every day. For the latest news and events from throughout Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you updated throughout the day, every day. You can also stay updated with the latest news and events on X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, you should subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel!