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Brace for impact as the one and only pop sensations, Aqua are touching down in Orlando this November with the Barbie World Tour! Life in plastic, it’s fantastic as Scandinavian pop group Aqua announce more dates on their sell-out World Tour, as thanks to the worldwide success of the smash hit Barbie Movie, Aqua are back living the dream, 26 years after their pop classic Barbie Girls last topped the charts! Now thanks to Barbie Girl being sampled by rappers Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice for Barbie World, the cornerstone of the soundtrack to Greta Gerwig’s wildly hyped Barbie movie whose puckish, satirical take on the perky doll was surely inspired by Aqua’s own sly song. Now you can catch Aqua live as Aqua - Barbie World Tour arrives at House of Blues Orlando on November 28. Tickets on sale Wednesday, August 30 at 10 am, with a Live Nation Presale on Monday, August 28 at 10 am. (Code: TRACK) Featuring a beautiful music hall and soul to spare, House of Blues is one of Orlando's premier live entertainment venues that packs in an impressive line-up of artists from around the world. The two-story Music Hall is decorated with original folk art, hardwood floors and a mainstage that has been graced by B.B. King, Pearl Jam, James Brown and Norah Jones. With its unique and eclectic atmosphere, the 12,637 square-foot space accommodates up to 1,500 guests, as well as having a huge hall for the big concerts, House of Blues doubles up as a casual restaurant in the daytime, with plenty of seating options if you want a few drinks in the evening. This really is an Orlando nightlife venue that takes its live music seriously, with huge homegrown and international names booked in on a regular basis. 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. Planning your next vacation? Check out Top Villas, offering the best vacation homes, in the best resorts. Enquire or book online. Top Villas guarantee the very best rates on all luxury villas, condos & townhouses. Please Note: We are supported by our advertisers via digital ads, sponsored content, and affiliate links. Articles may be paid for, or contain affiliate links where we could earn money if you purchase products or services via a link our site

Boy Meets Orlando as Pod Meets World, The Kids Wanna Jump! Tour is coming to Hard Rock Live in September, and a special guest and more tickets have been added Danielle Fishel, Rider Strong and Will Friedle are bringing the Pod Meets World: The Kids Wanna Jump! Tour to Hard Rock Live Orlando on Sunday, September 17, 2023. Tickets have already sold out but an extra 200 tickets have been released via Ticketmaster, which are on sale now! Plus, Mr. Turner himself, Tony Quinn will now join Danielle Fishel, Rider Strong and Will Friedle in Orlando. Danielle, Rider and Will host Pod Meets World, an iHeart Media podcast where they rewatch, and earnestly react, to the ‘90s sitcom they starred in, Boy Meets World, now 30 years later. Accumulating over 13 million downloads in just 6 months, the show’s humor and emotional revelations have turned an innocent attempt for friends to watch their teenage selves on TV, into a worldwide phenomenon. In addition to watching the episodes in sequential order, they’ve also interviewed actors who appeared on the show, like Adam Scott, Ethan Suplee and Kathy Ireland, and reconnected with the writers and producers who not only created Boy Meets World, but shaped their lives. And now they’re taking the podcast on the road! Join the real-life Topanga Lawrence, Shawn Hunter & Eric Matthews as they share even more stories from set, create interactive moments and answer your questions. Also, they might just have an unbelievable prize in every city for the best Boy Meets World costume in the audience, so come dressed up! It’ll be a fun night at Chubbies, so don’t miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime pop culture celebration. 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. Planning your next vacation? Check out Top Villas, offering the best vacation homes, in the best resorts. Enquire or book online. Top Villas guarantee the very best rates on all luxury villas, condos & townhouses. Please Note: We are supported by our advertisers via digital ads, sponsored content, and affiliate links. Articles may be paid for, or contain affiliate links where we could earn money if you purchase products or services via a link our site.

One of the hidden gem things to do at Universal Orlando Resort have now gone! A little known secret about Universal Orlando is that there have been two rock climbing walls in the theme parks for years, both available for an up-charge. Now sadly the rock climbing walls at both Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure have been closed and permanently removed. The first to close was the 3-story rock climbing wall at Universal Studios Florida, which closed earlier this year. Now the second climbing wall, a child-size wall to climb over in the Jurassic Park area of Islands of Adventure, located near the end of Jurassic Park River Adventure has now been closed, and removed from the park altogether, bringing to an end the opportunity to enjoy rock climbing at Universal Orlando Resort. 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. Planning your next vacation? Check out Top Villas, offering the best vacation homes, in the best resorts. Enquire or book online. Top Villas guarantee the very best rates on all luxury villas, condos & townhouses. Please Note: We are supported by our advertisers via digital ads, sponsored content, and affiliate links. Articles may be paid for, or contain affiliate links where we could earn money if you purchase products or services via a link our site

Ghost Files Live, featuring Ghost Files Hosts Ryan Bergara and Shane Madej is coming to Orlando this Halloween! Watcher's Ghost Files Live! brings the excitement of ghost hunting to Hard Rock Live including a never-before-seen episode, Q&A with Ryan and Shane + much more The spooky night will take place on Sunday, October 29 right in the middle of spooky season! Tickets on sale this Friday at 10 am via Ticketmaster. Ryan Bergara and Shane Madej are the hosts of Ghost Files, Watcher Entertainment's hit paranormal investigation show where they attempt to recreate the internet's best paranormal evidence in the world's most haunted locations. Experience the excitement of ghost hunting with the ghoul boys with a special screening of a never-before-seen episode of Ghost Files, followed by an exclusive Q&A session with the hosts themselves. Prepare to have your burning questions answered as the hosts take the stage to share behind-the-scenes stories, discuss their most memorable investigations, and maybe even talk to a ghost or two. 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. Please Note: Gotta Go Orlando is your free guide to all the amazing happenings in Orlando. Every day we offer the most up to date news and information on the best of Orlando and Central Florida. We are supported by our advertisers via digital ads, sponsored content, and affiliate links, articles may be paid for, or contain affiliate links where we could earn money if you purchase products or services via a link our site.

The Central Florida Home Expo returns to the Orange County Convention Center, North Hall with FREE admission throughout the weekend. The Central Florida Home Expo returns to the Orange County Convention Center, North Hall this weekend, Saturday, August 26, and Sunday August 27, 2023. With FREE admission throughout the weekend, The Central Florida Home Expo features the latest in products and services for home improvement, with regional and national experts in remodeling, building, decorating and more. Meeting your potential contractor face-to-face is the most valuable way to select professional, reliable expertise for upcoming home improvement and renovation projects. For one weekend, there will be wall-to-wall displays and exhibits, and its not only home improvements, there will be lots for the whole family to enjoy including a petting zoo for the kids, and lots of shopping opportunities with the latest home gadgets, and more on sale. At this weekend's show you can meet nationally recognized Celebrity Chef Warren Caterson. Chef Caterson is the award-winning author of ‘Table for Two’. His seminars provide a variety of temptingly delicious culinary experiences for every situation, palate and budget. Whether he is cooking for two or two hundred, he is convinced that life, joy, and communion can be found in a freshly prepared and shared meal. Be sure to visit Chef Caterson at the show. As always, keep checking back with us here at Gotta Go Orlando as we continue to bring you the latest news and information from around Orlando and Central Florida You can also discover our latest news, views, and more on our socials, follow Gotta Go Orlando on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel for all the latest from Orlando's Theme Parks, Attractions and more. Please note: Gotta Go Orlando is your free guide to all the amazing happenings in Orlando. Every day we offer he most up to date news and information on the best of Orlando and Central Florida. We are supported by our advertisers via digital ads, sponsored content, and affiliate links, so certain articles may be paid for, or some articles may contain affiliate links which means we could earn money if you purchase products or services via a link our site. For more information or to comment on any article we publish, please feel free to Contact Us.

Welcome to another weekend of things to do here in Orlando, as always, we've selected the best events that are taking place throughout the weekend. Enjoy! The Best Things To Do In Orlando This Weekend! Multi-Day Events Friday, August 25, 2023 Saturday, August 26, 2023 Sunday, August, 27, 2023 MULTI-DAY EVENTS The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Now - November 18, 2023 The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is dishing up delights at Walt Disney World Resort now through November 18, 2023. Get ready to sip and savor at more than 25 Global Marketplaces throughout EPCOT, including returning favorites such as The Fry Basket, Flavors from Fire, Canada, India and Spain. Several new Global Marketplaces will open later during the festival as summer turns to fall. The festival will also welcome back the popular Eat to the Beat Concert Series presented by Florida Blue Medicare at America Gardens Theatre. And don’t forget to commemorate your EPCOT visit by bringing festival magic home with official event merchandise including apparel, home décor, trading pins and more. Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Now - November 1, 2023 Select Nights Get ready for a spooktacular celebration with plenty of tricks and treats when the series of parties kicks off this year on August 11, 2023 Enjoy spellbinding entertainment, favorite Disney characters dressed in their Halloween best and more, celebrate the most haunting time of the year at Walt Disney World Resort. This limited-capacity, nighttime eventallows guests to experience shorter wait times on attractions, themed food and beverage and more. SeaWorld Orlando Summer Spectacular Now - Monday, September 4, 2023 When the sun goes down, the night comes to life at SeaWorld’s Summer Spectacular! Stay late all summer to immerse yourself in exotic worlds of light and music and experience your favorite SeaWorld attractions in a whole new way. Dance the night away with world-class DJs for a family-friendly party beneath the waves. Then end the night with Ignite, a fireworks spectacular that brings the brilliance of the sea to the sky above. Put a charge in your summer at SeaWorld’s vibrant Summer Spectacular. Craft Beer Festival at SeaWorld Orlando Now - September 4, 2023 Recurring weekly on Sunday, Friday, Saturday SeaWorld is serving up an incredible party for craft beer lovers. SeaWorld’s Craft Beer Festival features more than 100 crafts brews, wines, seltzers, and cocktails. Sample an unbeatable mix of domestic and local Florida favorites. Plus savor more than 15 food items expertly paired to match your preferred brew. And to top it all off, festive entertainment will keep the party going all day long. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Bier Fest Now - September 4, 2023 Park guests can toast delicious brews and soar on epic thrill rides at Busch Gardens’ beer-inspired food festival. A slice of Bavaria returns to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay as the park celebrates its fan-favorite Bier Fest event, Friday – Sunday from July 21 through Sept. 4, including Labor Day. This popular event, now in its sixth consecutive year, allows guests to sip, sample and savor classic German flavors while enjoying tunes from rising local artists. Bier Fest is included with park admission. Food & Beverage available at an additional cost. Gaylord Palms Resort Summer Of More Now - September 4, 2023 Gaylord Palms Resort is inviting guests to a Summer of More with their regal court an band of spirited buccaneers for plenty of pirate and princess fun. Guests will find a treasure trove of shows and activities, hands-on experiences, fun-in-the- sun at Cypress Springs Water Park and pirate- and princess-themed décor across the 64-acre resort. During the event, families can create treasures in a craft clubhouse, look for jewels in a puzzle- filled escape room, stroll through remnants of a pirate galleon, embark on a plundering scavenger hunt, see a family films at the resort’s water park, and more. Visit Orlando Magical Dining Now - October 1, 2023 Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining is back, celebrating Orlando's eateries, now in its 18th year, locals and visitors alike love this event, which is on now through Oct. 1, 2023, offering 6 full weeks and 45 delicious days of amazing food at a bargain price! With more than 115 of Orlando’s best restaurants serving up three-course prix-fixe menus for either $40 or $60, as part of a new tiered menu system, Magical Dining is a great way to get out and explore Orlando's vibrant dining scene and discover new favorites for a really great price. This year’s roster brings 16 new restaurants to the dining program, as well as seven restaurants recognized by the MICHELIN Guide. Visit Orlando’s Magical Nights is also back, encouraging diners to turn their night on the town into an affordable, end-of-the-summer Orlando staycation with special savings and offers. Duel of Fools at SAK Comedy Lab Weekly, Every Friday, and Saturday This is SAK’s signature improv show! Two teams of professional improvisers compete for your laughs with audience judges selected at the start of the show. The actors make up songs, scenes and characters right in front of your eyes with the help of the audience’s suggestions and participation. Appropriate for all ages. 7 pm. King Of The Hill at SAK Comedy Lab Weekly, Every Friday, and Saturday In this knockdown, drag-out comedy battle, a cast of our professional performers pair up in teams of two and use audience suggestions to create scenes, songs and characters on the spot. After each round, the audience decides which team wins and which team loses. The winning team stays for the next round while the losers form new teams to dethrone the Kings. By the end there can only be one King of the Hill! 9 pm. GLO Summer Nights at Grande Lakes Orlando Every Saturday - September 2, 2023 Grande Lakes Orlando invites guests to celebrate the summer in style with the introduction of "GLO Summer Nights," an exhilarating seasonal celebration in honor of the resort's 20th anniversary. Boasting signature weekly fireworks displays in addition to spectacular glow-charged nights at the recently debuted Grande Lakes Waterpark, alongside an abundance of activations fit for every traveler, Grande Lakes Orlando has crafted a truly unforgettable summer experience all season long. Throughout the summer, Grande Lakes Orlando will play host to an array of experiences perfect for families and guests of all ages including dazzling fireworks displays that will take center stage every Saturday evening. Summertoberfest Every Saturday - September 2, 2023 Celebrate German culture at Summertoberfest at Krush Brau Park in Kissimmee. This is a lively event with music, food, and beer. Enjoy traditional tunes, dance, and modern performances. Indulge in bratwurst, pretzels, and more. Sip on authentic German beers. Family-friendly activities and contests included. Join us for a memorable day of joy and authentic German experiences. Prost! Honky Tonk Laundry Now - Sunday, August 27, 2023 Wash your cares away with this musical comedy full of country favorites from Carrie Underwood, Trisha Yearwood, Reba McEntire, Tammy Wynette, Loretta Lynn, Patsy Cline and more!When Lana Mae Hopkins, owner of the Wishy Washy Wahateria, hires Katie to help out, they soon find themselves up to their elbows in soap, suds and cheatin' hearts and turn their good ol' laundromat into a boot scootin' honky tonk! Get your tickets now for this foot tapping musical at Winter Park Playhouse now! 54 at The Ren Every Friday & Saturday - August 26, 2023 54 is the newest high-concept entertainment experience from Renaissance Theatre Company. Guests are encouraged to dress in theme and step into a re-imagination of the iconic nightclub from the 1970s. The live sound of modern disco fills the air. A colorful dance floor is open (when a cast of professional dancers isn't performing). High-end cocktails and mocktails are on-the-ready. Later, audiences can continue the party with 54 After-Hours, an elevated themed nightclub experience, also featuring nightly entertainment and a more classical 70s disco soundscape. The CARNIVAL Presented by Creative City Project August 25 - 27, 2023 Come one, come all to this collaboration between Creative City Project and Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra! Experience circus, dance, performance and live orchestra in this limited engagement. The uniquely beautiful Cheyenne Saloon is the backdrop of this not-to-be-missed event. This theatrical journey transports you to an imaginative world with actors, dancers, circus performers, musicians, costumes and large puppetry bring the world of the circus to life like never before. It’s an artful night out of music and mystery as the Ringmaster introduces you to the menagerie of Camille Saint-Saëns’ “Le Carnaval des Animaux.” It’s a journey into self-discovery and the complexity of what it means to be alive. With the original piece as the backbone, talented Composer, Julian Bond has expanded the original 23 minute score. A cast of professional dancers reveals what’s hidden beneath our own animalistic instincts. And circus performers awaken our sense of vitality and wonder through jaw-dropping acts. Get tickets now. Barbie Bioluminescence Tour Friday, August 25 - Saturday, August 26, 2023 The Clear Kayaking Bioluminescence Barbie Tour at Parrish Park will transport you to Florida’s bioluminescent waters with a touch of Barbie enchantment! You will receive glow-in-the-dark pink gifts, professional photos to capture your radiant moments, and witness the incredible bioluminescence under your transparent kayak Destination Days at ICON Park Saturday, August 26 - Sunday, August 27, 2023 To launch the new Great Florida Road Trip — an interactive camera game played aboard The Wheel that spotlights popular family vacation destinations across the state —Orlando’s ICON Park is partnering with destinations featured in the game to welcome their residents and celebrate their unique attributes. This weekend, August 26 and 27, It's Sarasota Days at ICON Park, offering $10 tickets to The Wheel for guests from Sarasota (regular price is $34.99). There will be education booth and videos in ICON Park from Sarasota, and a raffle to win a gift basket of prizes from the region such as a hotel stay, attraction tickets and more.. The Central Florida Home Expo Saturday, August 26 - Sunday, August 27, 2023 The Central Florida Home Expo returns to the Orange County Convention Center, North Hall this weekend. With FREE admission, The Central Florida Home Expo features the latest in products and services for home improvement, with regional and national experts in remodeling, building, decorating and more. For one weekend, there will be wall-to-wall displays and exhibits, and its not only home improvements, there will be lots for the whole family to enjoy including a petting zoo for the kids, and lots of shopping opportunities with the latest home gadgets, and more on sale. End of Summer Party Saturday, August 26 - Sunday, August 27, 2023 Celebrate the end of summer at Boxi Park, Lake Nona Town Center all weekend. Live music with Blonde Ambition Saturday Night & Reggae Day all day Sunday! FRIDAY, AUGUST 25, 2023 Art After Dark at Lake Nona Weekly, Every Friday Every Friday night, Art After Dark takes over Lake Nona Town Center from 6 pm. Enjoy a stroll through our Town Center as you explore hand crafted artisan products, and tasty cuisine. Be sure to grab a glass a wine, stay a while to enjoy the art displayed on the six story art installation, The Beacon. Sunset Walk Fired-up Fridays Weekly, Every Friday Friday nights, the Promenade at Sunset Walk presents Fired-Up Fridays, a free Car & Truck Show event with all makes, models, and years welcome of show car quality. Featuring music by DJ Scotty B and Company, plus the very best regional live bands. Winter Garden Friday on the Plaza Weekly, Every Friday Come enjoy live music every Friday night on the Plaza, at Downtown Winter Garden, Centennial Plaza Gazebo. Friday Muscle Car Show & Cruise Weekly, Every Friday Join the heart pounding excitement of high-performance engines and true horse power for our Muscle Car Show every Friday night at Old Town in Kissimmee. The Friday Muscle Car Show will begin at 3:00pm and the qualifications are show-quality muscle and factory-performance cars from 1964 and newer and classics from 1985 and older. Cars will cruise at 8:30pm and all cars registered can participate. A Reggaeton Rave (18+) Friday, August 25, 2023 A Reggaeton Rave comes to House of Blues Orlando at Disney Springs. Get your tickets now! Beres Hammond: Forever Giving Thanks Tour Friday, August 25, 2023 Beres Hammond comes to Hard Rock Live Orlando. Get your tickets now! Emmanual: Toda La Vida Friday, August 25, 2023 With millions of albums sold in his career, important recognitions and international tours, EMMANUEL is one of the most prestigious artists in the Spanish-speaking world. See him perform live at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts - Walt Disney Theater. Get tickets now. Glow to the Max at Max Action Arena Friday, August 25, 2023 Get ready for a night of electrifying fun at Glow to the Max at 8441 International Drive, Orlando. Free admission, half off all attractions & half off the entire bar! Immerse yourself in a vibrant atmosphere filled with pulsating music, dazzling lights, and a sea of neon colors. This is your chance to let loose, dance like nobody's watching, and embrace the energy that fills the air Orlando Indie Night at The Abbey Friday, August 25, 2023 Indie Night Live, Red Eye Booking, and Montgomery Drive Present Orlando Indie Night at The Abbey, featuring, 0 Miles Per Hour, Better Than This, Pheromones, and The Forum, 18+ Radiohead Tribute Show Featuring Lavola & Friends Friday, August 25, 2023 Montgomery Drive Presents RADIOHEAD Tribute Show Featuring Lavola & Friends plus Blaine The Mono at Will’s Pub - Orlando. 21+ Sunset at the Zoo: Native American & Alaska Native Cultural Celebration Friday, August 25, 2023 Join Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens for the fourth Sunset event of 2023, as we proudly celebrate Native American & Alaska Native culture and heritage! Wawa 250 Powered by Coca-Cola Friday, August 25, 2023 Be here to experience the intensity as NASCAR Xfinity Series drivers go all out to keep their championship hopes alive at the World Center of Racing, Daytona International Speedway. Back To School 90's Style Milky Way Friday, August 25, 2023 Find the adventure in your own backyard! Explore The Milky Way in a neighborhood crawl through The Milk District. This is a new event that takes you through The Milk District, with stops at favorite spots and exciting new places! Tickets are only $10 and include a tasty sample-sized drink at each participating business. Parking Lot Party August 25, 2023 Parking Lot Party is back at Wally's Bar & Liquors starting at 6:30 PM! We love Mills50 and have an awesome lineup of food trucks for you to enjoy! SATURDAY, AUGUST 26, 2023 Science Night Live Saturday, August 26, 2023 It's social. It's science. It's 21+. And it's specially engineered for fun with special programming designed just for adults! Science Night Live at Orlando Science Center is especially for the big kids, featuring everything you love about the Science Center – without the kids! There’s no age limit on curiosity, and whether you're looking for a get-together of old friends or a fun date night out, Science Night Live is your chance to let out your inner child and experience the joy of science! Explore interactive exhibit halls, try hands-on experiments in Dr. Dare's Lab, and catch special guest speakers. Featuring a new theme each time, no two Science Night Live events are the same! This event has been known to sell out and tickets are available online only for just $19, so get yours before they're gone... Disney Springs Kids Club Weekly, Every Saturday Dance, play and be entertained at engaging shows for kids of all ages at the Disney Springs Kids Club, taking place every Saturday. Free Entertainment and Free Parking. Saturday Nite Classic Car Show & Cruise Weekly, Every Saturday Join Old Town in Kissimmee every Saturday and take a trip down memory lane. The Old Town Classic Car Show has been a local tradition for over 30 years, it is one of the premier weekly car shows in Central Florida. The Saturday Classic Car Show begins at 1:00pm and welcomes show-quality 1985 and older hot rods, street rods, and antiques. Cars will cruise at 8:30pm. The event is free for participants and free for the public to attend. Live Music on the Lawn in Lake Nona Weekly, Every Saturday Live on the Lawn is your Saturday oasis to relax and recharge while listening to live music and playing lawn games with family and friends. Join Lake Nona from 11 am – 3 pm every Saturday! Show Car Saturday Nights at Promenade at Sunset Walk Weekly, Every Saturday The Promenade at Sunset Walk is home to Show Car Saturday Nights. All makes and models are welcome and displayed along Margaritaville Boulevard. Car enthusiasts will enjoy the music of DJ Scotty B while admiring an amazing collection of classic to modern automobiles, with live bands performing on the Promenade Plaza Stage nightly. Colin Jost Saturday, August 26, 2023 Colin Jost serves as a head writer at Saturday Night Live, television’s longest running and most successful sketch and comedy show, now in its 48th season. Jost originally joined the show as a writer in 2005 and became a co-head writer in 2012. Jost has also co-anchored “Weekend Update” alongside fellow cast member Michael Che since 2014. Get tickets now at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts - Walt Disney Theater Coke Zero Sugar 400 Saturday, August 26, 2023 The Coke Zero Sugar 400 returns once again as the Regular Season Finale for the NASCAR Cup Series in 2023! Racing under the lights of the famed high banks and with only a couple Playoff spots up for grabs, anything could happen as the stage is set for NASCAR to crown a Champion! Daytona International Speedway. One More Time: A Tribute to Daft Punk Saturday, August 26, 2023 One More Time: A Tribute to Daft Punk comes to The Vanguard in downtown Orlando. Get your tickets now! 18+ Orlando Play-in-a-Day 2023! Saturday, August 26, 2023 Teams of local artists work in the course of 24 hours to create short plays (10 min. or less) with a theme given to them the day before and these works are presented off-book with minimal props/set/costumes for a live audience at Fringe ArtSpace. Radley London Anniversary Event Saturday, August 26, 2023 It's been one year since the doors opened in Orlando, and Radley want to celebrate with you! Join them for bubbly, bites, a visit from the iconic Scottie dog, and custom handbag painting on Saturday, August 26th from 1PM to 4PM at the Orlando Vineland Premium Outlets. Slippery When Wet Saturday, August 26, 2023 Slippery When Wet comes to House of Blues Orlando at Disney Springs. Get your tickets now! Universal Funk Orchestra, The Dark Arctic, Bangarang, 10 Foot Mountain Saturday, August 26, 2023 Universal Funk Orchestra, The Dark Arctic, Bangarang, 10 Foot Mountain LIVE at Will's Pub. Get tickets now. 21+ MEGA Pop Up Market at The House on Lang & Quantum Leap Winery Saturday, August 26, 2023 Get ready for the latest Orlando Local Makers Market. Shop 40 local makers, grab some delicious food, and enjoy live music, plus pet friendly at both locations indoors and out. An Evening with: Linda Larkin, Jonathan Freeman Saturday, August 26, 2023 The stars of Disney’s animated classic, Aladdin, Linda Larkin (Princess Jasmine) and Jonathan Freeman (Jafar) are coming to Give Kids the World Village in Kissimmee, where they will share their unique perspectives and insights in an engaging, highly interactive format this summer as part of Give Kids The World Village’s popular An Evening With… speaker series. Proceeds will benefit the Village, an 89-acre, whimsical nonprofit resort in Central Florida that provides critically ill children and their families from around the world with magical week-long wish vacations at no cost. This special evening will take place on Saturday, August 26, at 5:30 pm, when Linda Larkin (Princess Jasmine) and Jonathan Freeman (Jafar), stars of Disney’s animated classic, Aladdin, host a one-of-a-kind discussion about their Disney careers, followed by a Q&A. Tickets can be purchased at www.gktw.org/speakers, with all proceeds donated to make wishes come true for critically ill children and their families. Orlando Area Saturday Farmers Markets Weekly, Every Saturday The Winter Garden Farmers Market is your hometown market open every Saturday from 8:00 am - 1:00 pm. in beautiful Historic Winter Garden. The Winter Park Farmers’ Market is one of the best produce and plant markets in Central Florida which takes place every Saturday morning from 8 am - 1 pm in Central Park. The Lake Mary Farmers Market features local vendors of produce, plants, baked goods, and arts and crafts. The market is open every Saturday, from 9 am - 1:30 pm at Lake Mary City Hall. Visit every Saturday at the City of Longwood Farmers Market at Reiter Park from 9 am - 2 pm, with locally sourced seafood and produce to handmade crafts and more. Join in every Saturday morning in Lake Nona, the Lake Nona Farmers Market takes place in the beautiful Town Center from 11 am - 3 pm, shop local with the freshest produce and more. SUNDAY, AUGUST 27, 2023 Opera Orlando in Concert: Summer Concert Series - A Siren's Song Sunday, August 27, 2023 Opera Orlando launches its 2023-24 All for Art season in song this August with its annual Opera Orlando in Concert: Summer Concert Series at the University Club of Winter Park. Enjoy a fun and diverse selection of songs, arias, and duets, as well as wine and light hors d'oeuvres during a post-concert reception with Shannon Jennings, who is originally from Central Florida, will present a spectacular program as a preview to her singing the title role in Rusalkalater in 2023-24. Sensory Sunday at Crayola Experience Sunday, August 27, 2023 Sensory Sundays are offered on select dates at Crayola Experience throughout the year. The attraction will open early at 9 am. These special mornings are designed for kids and families who would like to experience the attraction adapted just for sensory needs: Lights will be dimmed, Music will be turned off, Quiet room available, Paper Towels available in the restrooms. Brunch Lot Party Sunday, August 27, 2023 Thats right folks - it's time for another brunch parking lot party! This time we are teaming up with our pals over at Redlight Redlight to throw down a can't miss brunch event! Sundays On South Vegan Market Sunday, August 27, 2023 Sundays On South Vegan Market features all vegan Vendors, sampling, games, outdoor and indoor seating, Vegan Food Trucks, Beer/ Wine! Ren Fair at The Renaissance Theatre Company Weekly, Every Sunday Renaissance Fair at The Ren, is a unique outdoor and indoor event, featuring drag shows, live music, and more. Diverse and Queer-friendly, 18+. Shops! Vendors, Artists, Crafts, Food Vendors/Trucks, Plants, Merchandise. Orlando Area Sunday Farmers Markets Weekly, Every Sunday One of the most popular farmers markets in Central Florida, Orlando Farmer’s Market is located in the heart of Orlando at Lake Eola park, and takes place Sundays 10 am - 4 pm. Every week at Celebration Farmers Market there are multiple vendors here selling everything from fresh food and produce, to local crafted jewelry, and much more, with a beautiful backdrop of Lakeside Park, this is a must go to farmers market on Sundays, 9 am - 2 pm. The popular East Orlando Farmers Market offers hand selected produce, creative local small business owners, along with botanical varieties to chose from. Every Sunday 11 am - 4 pm. Clermont Farmer's Market features over 60 vendors selling seafood, organic produce, and other household items, this popular market is the place to go on Sundays 9 am - 2 pm. Mount Dora’s open-air Mount Dora Village Market in Sunset Park is open Sundays from 9 am – 2 pm offering fresh products from over 50 market vendors Whatever You Decide To Do, Have A Great Weekend! 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. Planning your next vacation? 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Universal Orlando Resort have revealed more details for the exclusive Passholder Night, taking place at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Yesterday, Universal Orlando revealed the highlights coming to this weekends Passholder Night on Saturday, August 26, an exclusive after-hours event for Universal Orlando Resort Annual Passholders. Among the exclusive Passholder Night highlights will be a special showing of the Nighttime Lights at Hogwarts Castle, plus special food and beverage items which Universal Orlando have given us more details on today. Jalapeno and Cheese Stuffed Pretzel (Jurassic Park Popcorn Stand) Spinach and Feta Stuffed Pretzel (Port of Entry Lemon Slush Stand) Passholder Cachaca Punch (Backwater Bar) Amber Extraction (The Watering Hole) The event which requires a reservation, filled up within hours of being announced. Universal have also revealed all the details that pass holders will need for thsi weekends event. Passholder Night is on August 26 from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Check-in starts at 12:00 PM at Universal’s Islands of Adventure front entrance. If you’re already in the park, check in at 4:00 PM across from Confisco Grille. You can’t check in for another Passholder. Each Passholder must present their RSVP confirmation, valid Annual or Seasonal Pass and photo ID to check-in. Parking is not included but standard Passholder parking benefits apply. Valet has limited capacity and may not be available throughout the day. Stay and play until 11:00 PM but reentry is not permitted after 7:00 PM. During Passholder Night, passholders will have exclusive access to Islands Of Adventure once the park has closed to regular guests, read on for all the details. Passholder Night Benefits Premier (15%) and Preferred (10%) Passholder food and merchandise discounts apply. Passholder Appreciation Days Power and Seasonal Passholder 10% dining discount applies. Passholders receive an additional 10% increase to their existing Food & Beverage discount at UO owned and operated restaurants excluding food and beverage carts and alcoholic beverages when using Mobile Food and Drink Ordering App on the official UOR App. The Passholder exclusive Coca-Cola Freestyle souvenir cup will be available for purchase at the UOAP Lounge and Captain America Diner for $17.99 + tax, while supplies last. Passholders will receive $6.99 + tax activations on Coca-Cola Freestyle refills during the event. Exclusive Passholder Appreciation Days Menu Items available for purchase. Standard Passholder parking entitlements are valid for the event. The UOAP Lounge will be open during the exclusive event hours of 7:00pm – 11:00pm. Passholder Collectible Art Print available in the UOAP Lounge Passholder merchandise will be available for purchase, while supplies last, at the UOAP Lounge, Islands of Adventure Trading Company and Jurassic Outfitters during the event, while supplies last. Passholder dedicated last seating at Mythos Restaurant and Confisco Grille at 7:00pm (must have blue UOAP wristband for last seating). Colorvision photographers will be available from 7:00pm – 11:00pm. Exclusive Starbucks Items NEW – Starbucks® Cookies & Cream Cold Brew Cold brew with a touch vanilla, topped with a sweet cookie cold foam Tall – $5.49 + tax Grande – $5.99 + tax Venti – $6.49 + tax NEW – Starbucks® Banana Split Frappuccino Blended Frappuccino with Vanilla Bean, Strawberry, Java Chips and Banana Topped with Whip and Mocha drizzle Tall – $8.49 + tax Grande – $8.99 + tax Venti – $9.49 + tax Open Attractions and Venues: Port of Entry Attractions/Shows/Entertainment Select Character Meet & Greets DJ Dance Party Shopping Islands of Adventure Trading Company Dining Confisco Grille – Last seating will be at 7:00pm for Passholders only Backwater Bar – Open until 10:30pm Port of Entry Lemon Slush Starbucks® Seuss Landing Attractions/Shows/Entertainment The Cat in the Hat™ Caro-Seuss-el™ One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish™ The High in the Sky Seuss Trolley Train Ride!™ Select Character Meet & Greets Shopping Cats, Hats and Things™ Snookers & Snookers Sweet Candy Cookers Dining Hop on Pop™ Ice Cream Shop Green Eggs and Ham™ Cafe The Lost Continent Attractions/Shows/Entertainment Coca-Cola Zone with lounge area and DJ Dining Mythos Restaurant – Last seating will be at 7:00pm for Passholders only The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade Attractions/Shows/Entertainment Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure™ Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey™ Flight of the Hippogriff™ Select Character Meet & Greets The Nighttime Lights at Hogwarts Castle – Show times at 8:30pm, 9:00pm, 9:30pm, 9:45pm, 10:00pm Shopping Dervish and Banges™ Filch’s Emporium™ of Confiscated Goods Honeydukes™ Ollivanders™ Owl Post™ Dining Three Broomsticks™ Hog’s Head™ Butterbeer™ Cart Snowman Cart Jurassic Park Attractions/Shows/Entertainment Jurassic World VelociCoaster Jurassic Park River Adventure Ride Skull Island: Reign of Kong Select Character Meet & Greets Shopping Jurassic Outfitters Dinostore Dining Thunder Falls Terrace Kong Cart Jurassic Park™ Popcorn Cart Pizza Predattoria The Burger Digs The Watering Hole Toon Lagoon Attractions/Shows/Entertainment UOAP Lounge Take our tour of the UOAP Lounge. Dining Wimpy’s Burgers Blondie’s Toon Popcorn Marvel Super Hero Island Attractions/Shows/Entertainment The Incredible Hulk Coaster® The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man® Doctor Doom’s FearFall® Select Character Meet & Greets Shopping Spider-Man Shop Marvel Alterniverse Store® Dining Cafe 4 Marvel Super Hero Island® Popcorn Cart Marvel Super Hero Island® Snacks and Drinks Cart Captain America Diner® Full details for the event are on the Universal Orlando Resort Passholder page. 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. Please Note: Gotta Go Orlando is your free guide to all the amazing happenings in Orlando. 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Check out the awesome flash sale savings at SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, but hurry offers end Sunday! SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay have launched a flash sale, with huge savings available on tickets purchased before Midnight on Sunday, August 27 Right now you can get a single day ticket to either SeWorld Orlando or Busch Gardens Tampa Bay for only $66. Or even better get a two day tickets for only $99 and visit both! All visits must be by 9/4/23. 2nd visit must occur within 14 days of 1st visit during regularly scheduled operating hours. Plus, another option is a 2024 Fun Card which gives you access for an entire year to either SeaWorld Orlando or Busch Gardens Tampa Bay for only $131.99. Oh and if you purchase the Fun Card noe, you get the rest of 2023 FREE! Head to either parks website for full details of this great offer. 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. Planning your next vacation? Check out Top Villas, offering the best vacation homes, in the best resorts. Enquire or book online. Top Villas guarantee the very best rates on all luxury villas, condos & townhouses. Please Note: We are supported by our advertisers via digital ads, sponsored content, and affiliate links. Articles may be paid for, or contain affiliate links where we could earn money if you purchase products or services via a link our site

SeaWorld Orlando is once again offering a complimentary SeaWorld Florida Teacher Card to all active and certified K-12 Florida grade school teachers. SeaWorld Orlando have announced that yet again the theme park is offering free admission to Florida certified teachers for next year, 2024. “Today’s teachers play a crucial role in helping students learn about and appreciate the natural world and understand their role in creating healthy and sustainable animal habitats. As a way to help continue this mission, SeaWorld Orlando is offering free admission for Florida certified K-12 teachers to amplify their educational efforts,” SeaWorld Orlando said in a press release. Plus, as an added bonus, new this year, Florida Teacher Cardholders can add water park, Aquatica Orlando to their Teacher Card for only $45. Plus, for a limited time, teachers who register for the card can purchase two guest tickets for a discounted rate of $34.99. The tickets must be used by Oct. 6. To apply for a complimentary SeaWorld Florida Teacher Card, teachers must pre-register online using the ID.me website. For more information check out the SeWorld Orlando website, SeaWorld Florida Teacher Card. Eligible private school teachers can also provide a letter from the principal on school letterhead confirming employment as a K-12 teacher along with a Florida photo ID and most recent (30 days) paystub to SeaWorld front gate entrance. 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. Planning your next vacation? Check out Top Villas, offering the best vacation homes, in the best resorts. Enquire or book online. Top Villas guarantee the very best rates on all luxury villas, condos & townhouses. Please Note: We are supported by our advertisers via digital ads, sponsored content, and affiliate links. Articles may be paid for, or contain affiliate links where we could earn money if you purchase products or services via a link our site

A heads up if you are going to be staying at Disney's Wilderness Lodge in September, as Boulder Ridge Cove Pool will be closed for several days. Walt Disney World have advised that guests staying at Disney's Wilderness Lodge in September should be aware that the Boulder Ridge Cove Pool (located near the Sturdy Branches Health Club and the Disney Vacation Club section of the resort) will be temporarily closed for routine maintenance from September 11-15, 2023. The pool is expected to reopen to Guests on September 16, but this is subject to change. Refurbishment work will only take place during daytime hours and should not be heard from any Guest room overnight. Walt Disney World dis advising that while Boulder Ridge Cove Pool is closed, Guests may continue to enjoy Copper Creek Springs Pool. ​ 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. Planning your next vacation? Check out Top Villas, offering the best vacation homes, in the best resorts. Enquire or book online. Top Villas guarantee the very best rates on all luxury villas, condos & townhouses. Please Note: We are supported by our advertisers via digital ads, sponsored content, and affiliate links. Articles may be paid for, or contain affiliate links where we could earn money if you purchase products or services via a link our site

A tale as old as Time told in an all-new way! Central Florida Community Arts is bringing Disney's Beauty and the Beast to Orlando in a massive concert staging of the classic tale this September. Central Florida Community Arts is busy preparing for their ground-breaking production of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast: In Concert, a performance that is set to bring together a full choir, orchestra, and acting company, and phenomenal singers from across the region. The performance will include members from all areas of CFCArts, including performers for Narrators and UpBeat! From little kids to older adults, people with disabilities, exceptionalities, and from all backgrounds will see themselves represented on stage. Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature, the stage version includes all of the timeless songs written by Alan Menken and the late Howard Ashman, along with new songs by Mr. Menken and Tim Rice. The original Broadway production ran for over thirteen years and was nominated for nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical. This concert version will bring you right into the magic! This extra special production will take place on Thursday, September 7, and Friday, September 8, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. at Northland Church, with the production designed so that guests will feel the intention and community behind it all from the very opening sequence. The unique layout of the venue at Northland Church allows singers to perform in the aisles and Belle to walk through the audience on her way to the village. They’ll feel the immense joy of the performers in the tavern with “Gaston.” And “Be Our Guest” will give each group of members a chance to shine and welcome the audience to feel like a part of the story. “The beautiful part of the concert version of this production is that the choir is just as much part of the story as everyone else,” Brandon Fender, the choral programs director and the co-music director of Disney’s Beauty & the Beast: In Concert said. “They will be seated on stage with the main actors and ensemble during the entire production and will play such a unique part in bringing this story to life.” “One of the biggest themes for me is the correlation between the ‘Be Our Guest’ number and how passionate the choir is about their audience and putting on a good show,” Brandon said. “There’s such a connection between the themes of putting on a good show and making the guests feel taken care of.” Tickets are priced from $10 each, and are selling fast, click here for more details. 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. Planning your next vacation? Check out Top Villas, offering the best vacation homes, in the best resorts. Enquire or book online. Top Villas guarantee the very best rates on all luxury villas, condos & townhouses. Please Note: We are supported by our advertisers via digital ads, sponsored content, and affiliate links. Articles may be paid for, or contain affiliate links where we could earn money if you purchase products or services via a link our site

Get a taste of that Main Street, U.S.A. charm with some new additions at The Plaza Restaurant at Magic Kingdom Park. Check out some of the latest delights that recently joined the menu at The Plaza Restaurant at Magic Kingdom Park including the amazing Cotton Candy Cheesecake with fresh berries! Located in Main Street, The Plaza Restaurant offers casual dining amid an atmosphere of turn-of-the-century elegance with a menu the whole family will enjoy. Whether it’s a mouthwatering lunch or a family dinner with decadent desserts, you’ll discover something for everyone in an atmosphere of early 20th-century style — featuring Art Nouveau touches, beautifully embellished light fixtures, stunning decorative mirrors and an inviting solarium. Specialty Milkshakes: Chocolate Pecan Brownie, Strawberry Shortcake, and Key Lime. Chocolate Layer Cake with caramel popcorn mousse. Pot Roast Stack: Slow-roasted beef piled high on thick-cut toast with mashed potatoes, caramelized onion gravy, and onion rings. Crab Cake Sandwich griddled and served with lettuce, tomato, and rémoulade sauce on a potato roll. 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. Planning your next vacation? Check out Top Villas, offering the best vacation homes, in the best resorts. Enquire or book online. Top Villas guarantee the very best rates on all luxury villas, condos & townhouses. Please Note: We are supported by our advertisers via digital ads, sponsored content, and affiliate links. Articles may be paid for, or contain affiliate links where we could earn money if you purchase products or services via a link our site