The delicious Flavors of Florida culinary event, which features many of Florida's most iconic dishes and ingredients returns to Disney Springs this weekend, and Cast members got an early preview! Foodies – are you ready? Flavors of Florida presented by CORKCICLE is set to turn up the heat from this weekend at Disney Springs, and some lucky Walt Disney World Cast Members got to enjoy a sneak peek before the even opens on Saturday. ”Delicious! Florida approved!” That’s the view from some Disney cast members who got to preview some of the tasty treats that will be featured in the Flavors of Florida celebration at Disney Springs. Chocolatier Douglas from The Ganachery wowed them with the Honey Lavender Square and Pastry Chef Amanda Lauder captured their hearts with the delightful Orange Bird Sundae – soon available at Swirls on the Water. Flavours of Florida will be serving up some mouthwatering and fresh flavors inspired by the Sunshine State. From July 1 through August 13, over 30 locations all throughout Disney Springs will be featuring a variety of dishes and sips you simply must try. You’ll be able to embrace summer and delight in homegrown flavors from Florida, like the Lime Garage Burger from D-Luxe Burger or the Gambas Gabardina from Jaleo by José Andrés. And who can miss the Florida Shrimp Tacos available at Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar? From the sweet to the savory, and everything in between, there are plenty of items you’ll want to come back for again and again. Interested in seeing first-hand demonstrations from renowned chefs and restaurant owners? You’re in luck because this year Disney Springs will be featuring a new culinary series! Check out the official site to get all the details and register for this exciting new offering. Now for the best part, the food! Check out this year’s Flavors of Florida Foodie Guide filled with refreshingly delicious bites at Disney Springs! Amorette’s Patisserie Orange Cream Puff: Choux pastry with orange craquelin filled with orange curd and honey orange gel (New) Orange Bird Dome Cake: Layers of Grand Marnier-soaked vanilla chiffon cake, mandarin pâte de fruit, mandarin orange cream, and white chocolate crispy pearls (Available for pre-orders and cake decorating experience) (New) Strawberry Spritzer: French 75 with strawberry purée served in a Flavors of Florida CORKCICLE (New) The BOATHOUSE Pan Roasted Golden Tilefish: Citrus escabeche, coconut ginger rice, and cilantro aïoli (New) Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ Key West Shrimp Cocktail: Seasoned shrimp tossed with a mix of avocado, mango, cucumber, and a house-made cocktail sauce accompanied by homemade buttermilk crackers (New) Florida Crush Cocktail: Combination of Florida’s iconic crops – oranges and strawberries – muddled with Tito’s Handmade Vodka, then complemented with a splash of freshly-squeezed orange juice and agave syrup (New) Chicken Guy! Sunshine Shake: A blend of hand-spun vanilla soft-serve and fresh Florida orange juice garnished with a crown of fresh whipped cream City Works Eatery & Pour House Seared Grouper: Pan-seared grouper melds with citrus chipotle rice, Cuban spiced black bean puree, smoked watermelon pico de gallo, chili oil, and micro cilantro (New) Coca-Cola Store Rooftop Beverage Bar Orange Cream Float: Mix of Coca-Cola, vanilla ice cream and an orange cream bar presented in a novelty cup you can take home for a memorable treat (New) D-Luxe Burger Lime Garage Burger: Deluxe patty topped with pepper jack cheese, pork belly, and fried green tomato served with an avocado, lime, and jalapeño spread Orange Bird Milkshake: Artisanal shake made with vanilla gelato and orange topped with sprinkles Dockside Margaritas Frozen Orange Daiquiri: Siesta Key Silver rum, Cointreau liqueur, orange juice, and vanilla ice cream garnished with an orange wedge (New) The Edison Sunny Disposition: Florida cane vodka from St. Augustine, Florida orange liqueur, Lillet Blanc, fruity fraise de bois, and local fruits including navel oranges, Minneola tangelos, Plant City strawberries, and Indian River grapefruit (New) Enzo’s Hideaway & Maria & Enzo’s Key West Pink Shrimp Risotto: Fine Italian vialone nano rice, Key West pink shrimp, guanciale, sweet corn, herbs, and pecorino Romano (New) Creamsicle Coppa: Vanilla gelato, made in-house, paired with orange sorbet, whipped cream and white chocolate crunchy pearls, recreating a classic childhood favorite dessert (New) Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew Citrus Dream Donut: Orange-glazed confection with white buttercream, citrus-flavored icing, an orange-flavored candy, and fresh mint Orange Lemonade with Sweet Cold Foam: Blend of lemonade and orange juice cold foam Frontera Cocina Orange Shrimp Cocktail: Assortment of Florida pink shrimp, hibiscus-citrus avocado salsa, jicama, cucumber, red onions, cilantro, and lime served with tortilla chips Agave Maria: Tromba Tequila Blanco, Ilegal Mezcal Joven, clarified lemon juice, and orange liqueur (New) The Ganachery Honey Lavender Square: Ganache square flavored with honey and lavender and enrobed in dark chocolate (New) Key Lime Pop: White chocolate blended with key lime juice and fresh lime zest covered with dark chocolate Gideon’s Bakehouse Key Lime Chocolate Chip Cookie: Vanilla bean cookie dough infused with Florida Key lime juice and blanketed with premium chocolate chips and special Key lime pie crumbs (New) Orange Mocha Nitro Cold Brew: Dessert coffee made with locally roasted beans, maple syrup, rich dark chocolate, and delicious Florida oranges (New) House of Blues Restaurant & Bar Florida Sunshine Mango Lager: New seasonal lager on draft from the Winter Garden-based brewery Crooked Can (New) Local Florida Mahi Tacos: Tacos served on a flour tortilla, filled with pickled onion and coleslaw, and topped with cilantro crema and fresh cilantro (New) Jaleo by José Andrés Ensalada de Sandía y Tomate: Salad made with compressed Florida watermelon, heirloom tomatoes, PX reduction, goat cheese, pistachios, and sherry dressing (New) Vieras crudas a los cítricos: Thinly sliced scallops dressed with Florida citrus dressing (New) Gambas Gabardina: Beer-battered Florida Atlantic white shrimp with caper mayonnaise (New) Pato con Melocotónes y Naranjas: Seared duck breast with sweet peaches and a Valencia orange glaze (New) Jamón Serrano con Melón: 24-month cured serrano ham with summer melon and sherry dressing (New) Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar Florida Shrimp Tacos: Florida jerk marinated gulf shrimp, watermelon, avocado, pico de gallo, and jalapeño served on a corn tortilla with a lime Jock’s Citrus Old Fashioned: A classic cocktail with a Florida summer twist Florida Mule: Florida Cane “Orlando Orange” Vodka, ginger beer, orange juice, and simple syrup Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company Buzzin’ Honey Latte: A buzzing combo of espresso, milk, honey, and vanilla syrup topped with cold foam and a special character (New) Morimoto Asia Cedar Key Clams “Chow Fun”: Cantonese dish with fresh Cedar Key clams, flat rice noodles, garlic chives, and Chinese black bean sauce (New) “Banh Gan” Orange Blossom Crème Caramel: Vietnamese crème caramel reimagined with orange segments, sweet cream, and candied zest (New) Orenji Dreamsicle: Cocktail that blends the flavors of Florida and Japan, made with Absolut Vanilia and citrus-infused Haku vodka, Cointreau, orange juice, orgeat, and Calpico (New) Paddlefish Key Lime Pie: Graham cracker crust and torched meringue Pizza Ponte Pizza Diavola: Salame Calabrese and chili with local Orlando petal honey (New) The Polite Pig Key West Pink Shrimp Ceviche: Shrimp, smoked melon, shishito peppers, and local tomato vinaigrette with a drizzle of hot honey (New) Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant Sunshine State of Mind: Sweet orange pudding with whipped cream and an orange butterscotch sauce (New) The Florida Split: Florida P1 Vodka, Florida local J.F. Haden’s Mango Liqueur, vanilla ice cream, and orange and mango juice (New) Rainforest Cafe Malibu Combo: Jerk seasoned mahi mahi topped with red onion and pineapple salsa served alongside Caribbean coconut shrimp with a coconut rum sauce and Caribbean rice (New) Sailfish Brewing Sunrise City IPA: West coast-style IPA brewed with Columbus, Amarillo, and Mosaic hops, featuring a smooth finish and notes of bitter citrus (New) Salt & Straw Exquisito Guanabana Stracciatella: Tropical guanabana sherbet swirled with ribbons of dark chocolate Stracciatella with a floral undertone (New) The Spice and Tea Exchange Florida Sunshine Tea: Blend of floral and citrus flavors (New) (Available hot or iced) Splitsville Dining Room Grilled Key West Pink Shrimp Salad with Strawberry Vinaigrette: Spring mix greens, strawberries, oranges, cucumbers, tomato, parsley, red onions, and feta cheese tossed in strawberry vinaigrette Key Lime Pie Martini: Florida’s iconic dessert in a glass rimmed with graham cracker crumbs (New) STK Orlando Cuban Sandwich: Pulled pork, ham, and cheese with pickles and mustard (New) Conch Fritters: Conch fritters with a spicy remoulade sauce and lime wedges (New) Key Lime Bar topped with meringue, lime zest, and toasted coconut (New) Sunshine Churros Orange County Creamsicle: Churro rolled in orange sugar topped with cream cheese frosting and a sprinkle of orange and white toppings (New) Swirls on the Water Orange Bird Sundae: DOLE Whip Orange in a vanilla waffle bowl with whipped cream, green sprinkles, and an Orange Bird chocolate decoration (New) Terralina Crafted Italian Almare Spritz (New) Classico: Classic Italian spritz flavors of bitter orange, rhubarb, and subtle herbal notes Hugo: Refreshing and bright with elderflower, lemon, and mint Rosa: Notes of grapefruit, bitter herbs, and flowers T-REX Blackened Tuna: Tuna seared rare served over cilantro-lime rice with a side of mango, avocado, and heirloom cherry tomato salad (New) Oyster City Mangrove Pale Ale: Classic pale ale with a malty body and mild hops fermented in mangos for a tropical, fruit-forward flavor Vivoli il Gelato Strawberry Shortcake Bombolato: Cake batter gelato, strawberry sauce, and fresh strawberries inside a warm Italian doughnut (New) Orange Blossom Honey Cannoli: Creamy blend of ricotta and orange blossom honey served in a crispy Italian pastry shell (New) Wine Bar George— A Restaurant & Bar Dicuru Burrata: Dicuru burrata paired with tomatoes from The Villages Grown, Belle Glade corn, and Olde Hearth sourdough bread featuring ingredients sourced from Florida (New) Frozen Old Fashioned: Frozen old fashioned made with DOLE Whip Orange and George Dickel 8-Year-Old Tennessee Whiskey YeSake Florida Fresh Poke Bowl: Fluffy rice, grilled chicken, crisp lettuce, carrots, cucumber, avocado, mandarin oranges, and tempura crunch topped with a savory roasted sesame sauce (New) Florida Sunset: A tropical blend of Ozeki Sake, Nigori Sake, Monin Banana, and peach syrups and DOLE Pineapple Juice (New) Outdoor Bars Throughout Disney Springs Blood Orange Gin and Tonic: St. Augustine Gin, Tippler’s Orange, blood orange, and tonic water garnished with an orange wedge Key Lime Margarita: Patrón Silver tequila, Grand Marnier liqueur, Key lime juice, and vanilla garnished with a half graham cracker rim (New) We hope you’re excited to taste your way through Flavors of Florida presented by CORKCICLE! 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The days get longer, the weather warms up, and colorful flowers bloom across the landscape as the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival blossoms for yet another year. The Flower and Garden Festival which started back in 1994, is true highlight of Spring here in Orlando, and easily one of our favorite events of the year. From March 1 to July 5, 2023, EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival transforms EPCOT with flavors, flowers, music and fun! Check out our complete guide to this years blooming awesome festival. Spring is in bloom at EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival! Beginning March 1 and continuing through July 5, 2023, EPCOT will blossom with innovative topiaries, fresh flavors and high-energy concerts for the whole family to enjoy. Over 127 days, guests can explore lush gardens, sample sweet and savory bites with refreshing sips, and shop new merchandise collections featuring Orange Bird, Snow White and Figment. Starting at sunset, festival guests can celebrate with a vibrant spectacle of light on Spaceship Earth set to a fresh and fun new soundtrack featuring Encanto Topiaries Discover spectacular topiaries of beloved animals and Disney characters, cultivated with care by Disney horticulturists. New this year is topiaries of Mirabel, Antonio, Isabela and Luisa from Disney’s “Encanto” , discover these topiaries located near the EPCOT main entrance in front of Spaceship Earth. A new topiary of Princess Tiana from the Walt Disney Animation Studios classic “The Princess and the Frog” graces The American Adventure in World Showcase featuring a stunning ballgown and illuminated fireflies. Plus, we also have returning favorites such as Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs; Peter Pan, Tinker Bell, Captain Hook and Tick Tock Croc; Figment; Anna and Elsa, and more. In the France pavilion, Lumiere and Cogsworth topiaries return with innovative new elements, including lit candles for Lumiere and a working clock for Cogsworth. Here are this year’s displays and where you can find them: Encanto, Including Mirabel, Antonio, Isabela and Luisa – NEW! Main Entrance Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Chip, Dale and Pluto Bridge to World Showcase and World Celebration Woody, Bo Peep and Her Sheep World Nature Near The Land Pavilion Goofy World Showcase Tiana – NEW! The American Adventure Pavilion Buzz Lightyear World Discovery Near Mission: SPACE Donald and Daisy Community Garden Near Connections Café in World Celebration Figment Near Imagination! The Three Caballeros (Jose, Donald and Panchito) Mexico Pavilion Anna and Elsa Norway Pavilion Troll Norway Pavilion Dragon Japan Pavilion Near Torii Gate Pandas China Pavilion Simba and Friends (Rafiki, Simba, Mufasa and Sarabi) Between Imagination! and The Land Pavilion Pumbaa and Timon Between Imagination! and The Land Pavilion Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Germany Pavilion Lady and the Tramp Italy Pavilion Beauty and the Beast France Pavilion Lumiere and Cogsworth France Pavilion Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy Between France and Morocco Pavilions Peter Pan, Captain Hook and Tick Tock Croc Between United Kingdom and Canada Pavilions Winnie the Pooh and Friends (Rabbit, Eeyore, Piglet and Tigger) United Kingdom Pavilion Tinker Bell’s Fairy House Garden United Kingdom Pavilion Bambi and Friends Near Imagination! and Refreshment Port Geese Canada Pavilion Butterflies Main Entrance, Scentsy Garden, Butterfly House and World Showcase The Dragon topiary, located in the Japan pavilion, is composed of sun-loving succulent plants, adding bursts of colors to the nearly 20-foot-long display. Global Gardens Weave through dazzling flowerbeds, stumble upon exotic gardens, learn more about sustainable foods and celebrate the ways we can live in harmony with the natural world. Bamboo Garden – China Pavilion Visit this garden to see bamboo in a variety of colors, patterns and sizes. Blossoms of Fragrance Presented by Scentsy – World Showcase Bridge Follow your nose and form lasting memories with the help of fresh, unforgettable fragrances. Bold Bromeliads – The Land Pavilion Observe a variety of unique and colorful plants that can adapt to a wide range of climates and conditions. Bonsai Collection – Japan Pavilion Learn about the art of bonsai, some of the finest living sculptures. Bonsai masters carefully shape and tend these miniature works of art, creating peace and balance with the earth. Bouquet Garden – France Pavilion See bountiful blooms perfect for a bouquet of cut flowers. Butterfly Landing Presented by AdventHealth – World Nature Near Imagination! View a kaleidoscope of butterflies up close, in all their extraordinary color. Learn about butterfly lifecycles and maybe even see one emerge from its chrysalis. Closes at dusk. China Zodiac Garden – China Pavilion Realize your finer attributes in this garden inspired by the 12 creatures of the Chinese zodiac. The Community Garden – World Celebration – NEW! Connect with the earth and each other at this celebration of a diverse and thriving communal garden plot. Connections Conservatory Garden – Connections Eatery Settle into this thoughtful garden full of floral inspirations for your indoor spaces. Desert Garden – Mexico Pavilion Discover the special adaptations that allow plants in arid climates to adjust to the harshest of growing conditions. English Tea Garden Presented by Twinings® – United Kingdom Pavilion Unearth the history and art of tea-blending at this elegant English tea garden––featuring plants used in some of Twinings’ finest blends. Family-Friendly Garden Presented by OFF! Explore a camp-themed garden where little ones are invited to jump, play and climb. Festival Blooms – World Celebration Admire thousands of flowers that form colorful, living panoramas. Floating Gardens – World Nature Peer upon more than 150 petite plots drifting on the ponds that border the bridge to World Showcase. Garden Italiano – Italy Pavilion From fresh spaghetti sauce to pizza toppings, this Tuscan kitchen garden features all the produce and herbs needed to create a classic Italian feast. The Honey Bee-stro Hosted by National Honey Board® – Rosewalk Near Imagination! Learn about honeybees’ critical role in the environment, and delight in sweet and savory treats made possible by their hard work. Kokedema Garden – Japan Pavilion Admire fresh expressions of an ancient Japanese art at this tranquil garden. Miniature Garden – Germany Pavilion Appreciate the little things in this showcase of diminutive dwellings nestled in a forest of fine shrubs. Prehistoric Garden – World Discovery Near Mission: SPACE Imagine life on Earth 65 million years ago with astounding plant life that’s thrived since the age of the dinosaurs. Shakespeare Garden – United Kingdom Pavilion Explore the works of Shakespeare in this idyllic garden featuring excerpts from some of the bard’s most famous sonnets—and the dazzling flowers that influenced them. Shishi-odoshi – Japan Pavilion – NEW! Contemplate the methodical movement and soothing rhythm of this traditional Japanese bamboo water fountain. Spice Garden – Morocco Pavilion Discover how Eastern cultures flourished, trading signature spices and herb blends once considered more valuable than gold. Songbird Meadow Presented by Wild Birds Unlimited® – World Discovery Songbirds are an important part of many ecosystems—including the one in your own backyard! Discover simple steps you can take at home to help these feathered friends thrive. Topiary Heritage Garden – United Kingdom Pavilion Marvel at the varied techniques employed by the Walt Disney World Horticulture team to create the festival’s topiaries. Tropical Rainforest Garden – Mexico Pavilion Uncover the rich biodiversity of the Mexican rainforest and learn about its highly adaptive species. More than 200,000 bedding plants are added to the gardens of EPCOT for the festival, including an additional 60,000 bedding plants that create the iconic floral designs that make up the World Celebration East & West Lakes. Food & Drink This year, over 15 Outdoor Kitchens are blooming with the freshest flavors and ingredients that are sure to be bursting with flavor. With returning favorites like the Honey-Mascarpone Cheesecake from The Honey Bee-stro Hosted by National Honey Board or the Boneless IMPOSSIBLE Korean Short Rib at Trowel & Trellis Hosted by IMPOSSIBLE and nearly 50 – yes, 50 – new dishes about to blossom for the first time like the Muffuletta Panini from Magnolia Terrace and the Citrus Baked Brie from The Citrus Blossom, you’ll definitely want to try everything. If you can buzz back multiple times, ‘bee’ sure to check out EPCOT Farmers Feast, which has a seasonal menu that changes as the festival progresses! No two visits are the same as you enjoy the nostalgia of your favorite dishes or discover new treats and eats. Don’t forget to grab a festival passport to indulge in the returning Garden Graze food stroll featuring 11 tasty treats from various Outdoor Kitchens. Simply get a stamp on your passport after your purchase and once you collect five, you can receive your exclusive treat from the Pineapple Promenade. This year's delicious Foodie Guide for the 2023 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival! EPCOT Farmers Feast (Near Test Track presented by Chevrolet) Food Items: Early Bloom Menu (Available March 1 through April 8) Chilled Potato and Leek Soup “Vichyssoise” with bacon lardons, potato croutons, chive oil, and crispy leeks (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly) Char-grilled Bison Ribeye with creamy leek fondue, red wine butter sauce, and whipped red wine goat cheese Spice Cake with cream cheese icing and candied pecans and parsnip (New) Hibiscus Lemonade Cocktail featuring Islamorada Brewery & Distillery Hibiscus Gin Springtime Menu (Available April 9 through May 20) Grilled Vegetable Bruschetta with marinated peppers, zucchini, squash, artichokes, goat cheese, and balsamic glaze on grilled ciabatta Grilled Swordfish with crushed fingerling potatoes, pea and mint purée, grilled asparagus, and lemon beurre Blanc (New) Strawberry Rhubarb Upside-down Cake with crème fraîche whipped cream Summer Solstice Menu (Available May 20 through July 5) Tomato and Red Onion Panzanella with avocado, burrata cheese, and fresh basil Barbecued Seared Pork Tenderloin with summer succotash, herb butter, and grapefruit vinaigrette (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly) Sweet Corn Crème Brûlée with corn biscotti (New) Beverages (Available throughout entire festival): Collective Arts Brewing Blueberry & Elderberry Sparkling Hard Tea (New) Ghost Mary: Translucent Bloody Mary with Boyd & Blair Cucumber Vodka, tomato water, horseradish, celery salt, and a hint of pepper (New) BRUNCHCOT (Near Test Track presented by Chevrolet) Food Items: Avocado Toast with marinated toybox tomatoes on toasted ciabatta (Plant-based) (Garden Graze) Shrimp and Grits: Blackened shrimp and cheddar cheese grits with brown gravy and sweet corn salsa Lox Benedict on Everything Focaccia with everything-spiced cream cheese, shallots, crispy capers, and hollandaise (New) Fried Cinnamon Roll Bites with cream cheese frosting and candied bacon Beverages: Froot Loops Shake (Non-alcoholic) Peach Bellini (New) Joffrey’s Coffee Cold Brew Cocktail with milk, Kahlúa Rum and Coffee Liqueur, and vanilla vodka The Citrus Blossom (The Odyssey) Food Items: Orange Sesame Tempura Shrimp with orange chile sauce (New) Citrus Baked Brie with preserved lemon marmalade, limoncello-macerated blueberries, and spiced marcona almonds (New) Lemon Meringue Pie: Lemon curd, lemon mousse, and toasted meringue (New) Beverages: Orange-Lemon Smoothie in a Souvenir Orange Bird Sipper Cup (Non-alcoholic) UFO Beer Co. Citrus Hazy Wheat Beer 81Bay Brewing Co. Citrus Honey Cream Ale Parish Brewing Co. Drive Thru: Orange Octane Imperial Sour Bella Strada Spritz (New) Orange Sunshine Wine Slushy Beer Flight Novelty: Orange Bird Bundle featuring “The Orange Bird” Little Golden Book and souvenir Orange Bird Sipper Cup Florida Fresh (Near Disney Traders) Food Items: Grilled Street Corn on the Cob with savory garlic spread and spicy corn chips (New) (Plant-based) (Garden Graze) Grilled Street Corn on the Cob with savory garlic spread and plant-based cotija cheese (Plant-based) (Garden Graze) Blackened Fish Slider with roasted tomatoes, watercress, and citrus remoulade on brioche (New) Watermelon Salad with blueberries, pickled red onions, balsamic, and feta Florida Strawberry Shortcake (New) Beverages: Cucumber Watermelon Slushy (Non-alcoholic) Cucumber Watermelon Slushy with gin Refreshment Outpost Food Items: Pineapple Skewer with Tajin seasoning (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly) (Plant-based) (Garden Graze) Tangerine Soft-serve Ice Cream Float: Tangerine soft-serve and cream soda Beverages: Lavender Martini: Boyd & Blair Potato Vodka with Lavender and Lemon Lexington Brewing Tangerine Cream Ale Blake’s Hard Cider Co. Grand Cherry Hard Cider (New) Southern Tier Brewing Co. Juice Jolt IPA (New) BAUERNMARKT: FARMER’S MARKET (Germany) Food Items: Potato Pancakes with house-made apple sauce (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly) (Plant-based) (Garden Graze) Potato Pancake with caramelized ham, onions, and herb sour cream (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly) Toasted Pretzel Bread topped with black forest ham and melted gruyère cheese Warm Cheese Strudel with mixed berries Beverages: Bitburger Premium Pils Stiegl Brewery Radler Raspberry Flensburger Dunkel Apfelschaumwein: Sparkling wine and apple liqueur Beer Flight Magnolia Terrace (The American Adventure) Food Items: Muffuletta Panini with ham, salami, mortadella, provolone, and Swiss with olive salad (New) Spicy Chicken Gumbo with Andouille sausage and BEN’S ORIGINAL Long Grain & Wild Rice Crawfish Pie (New) Bananas Foster Bread Pudding (New) Beverages: Bayou Cocktail: Bayou Spiced Rum, coconut rum, fruit punch, and orange juice Central 28 Beer Co. Pretty Things Ale (New) Wicked Weed Brewing Day Light American Light Ale Parish Brewing Co. Ghost in the Machine Double IPA Beer Flight Tangierine Café: Flavors of the Medina (Morocco) Food Items: Hummus Trio: Traditional hummus, red beet and black garlic hummus, and avocado-herb hummus with Moroccan bread and crispy papadam (New) (Plant-based) (Garden Graze) Orange Blossom-Saffron Cake (New) Beverages: Pomegranate Mimosa Keel Farms Strawberry Elderflower Hard Cider Bold Rock Tangerine Hard Cider 3 Daughters Brewing Pomegranate Hard Cider Cider Flight La Isla Fresca (Between Morocco and France) Food Items: Braised Oxtail with pigeon pea rice (New) Sugar Cane Shrimp Skewer with BEN’S ORIGINAL Long Grain White Rice, mango salsa, and coconut-lime sauce Coconut Tres Leches: Vanilla cake soaked in oat milk, almond milk, and coconut milk with toasted coconut (Plant-based) (Garden Graze) Beverages: Tropical Breeze: Minute Maid Lemonade, grapefruit, and simple syrup (Non-alcoholic) Islamorada Beer Company Coconut Key Lime Ale Florida Orange Groves Winery Tropical Perception White Sangria Tropical Breeze with Don Q Límon Rum Northern Bloom (Canada) Food Items: Seared Scallops with French green beans, butter potatoes, brown butter vinaigrette, and Nueske’s Applewood-smoked Bacon (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly) Beef Tenderloin Tips, mushroom bordelaise sauce, and whipped potatoes with garden vegetables Chocolate Maple Whisky Cake (New) Beverages: Maple Popcorn Shake (Non-alcoholic) Collective Arts Brewing Honey Lager Glutenberg Blonde Ale, Montreal 81Bay Brewing Co. Apricot with Maple Syrup Maple Popcorn Shake with Tap 357 Maple Rye Whisky Beer Flight Refreshment Port (Near Canada) Food Items: Shrimp Scampi Poutine with cheese curds, lemon-garlic cheese fondue, spinach, and artichokes (New) Soft-serve Waffle Cone: Peanut butter, jelly, or swirl Beverages: Mighty Swell Purple Magic Spiked Seltzer (New) Villa Maria Earth Garden Sauvignon Blanc (New) Frozen Mojito with Boyd & Blair Rum (New) Trowel & Trellis Hosted by IMPOSSIBLE (Near Port of Entry) Food Items: Boneless IMPOSSIBLE Korean Short Rib with cilantro-lime rice, Danmuji slaw, and kimchee mayonnaise (Plant-based) (Garden Graze) IMPOSSIBLE Lumpia with Thai sweet chili sauce (New) (Plant-based) (Garden Graze) Chocolate Cake with black currant ganache, mixed berry compote, and chocolate ice cream (New) (Plant-based) (Garden Graze) Beverages: Twinings Iced Green Tea with Cranberry and Lime (Non-alcoholic) Parish Brewing Co. Bloom Hazy IPA J. Lohr Wildflower Valdiguié Twinings Iced Green Tea with cranberry and lime with Hangar 1 Makrut Vodka served in a mason jar. The Honey Bee-stro Hosted by National Honey Board (Near Port of Entry) Food Items: Chicken and Waffles: Crispy honey-brined chicken and honey sweet cornbread waffle with whipped honey butter and spicy honey (New) Pollinator Flatbread with honey-whipped mascarpone, honey caramelized onions, blueberry gastrique, prosciutto, honey-whipped goat cheese, arugula, honey vinaigrette, and bee pollen (New) Honey-Mascarpone Cheesecake with honey whipped cream, whipped honey, crystalized honey, honeycomb, dehydrated honey, and fennel pollen meringue kisses Beverages: Honey-Peach Cobbler Freeze with streusel (Non-alcoholic) B. Nektar New Wave Lemonade Mead Florida Orange Groves Winery Orange Blossom Honey Wine Honey-Peach Cobbler Freeze with blueberry vodka and streusel Pineapple Promenade (Near Port of Entry) Food Items: Spicy Hot Dog with pineapple chutney and plantain chips DOLE Whip (Plant-based) Beverages: Frozen Desert Violet Lemonade (Non-alcoholic) DOLE Whip with Fanta (Non-alcoholic) 3 Daughters Brewing Tropical Hefe BrewDog Hazy Jane IPA Urban Artifact Teak Tropical American Fruit Tart Playalinda Brewing Company Violet Lemonade Ale Florida Orange Groves Winery Sparkling Pineapple Wine DOLE Whip topped with Sōmrus Mango Cream Liqueur Pineapple Beer Flight The Land Cart hosted by AdventHealth Food Items: Fruit and Cheese Plate: Grapes, strawberries, cheddar, and Mini Babybel Snack Cheese Vegetable Plate: Broccoli, carrot sticks, and tomatoes with dip (Plant-based) Pretzels with Hummus Dip (Plant-based) Cookies ‘n “Cream” Chocolate Mousse Cup (Plant-based) (Garden Graze) Sunshine Seasons Beverage: Strawberry-mango Slushy (Non-alcoholic) Connections Café & Eatery Food Item: Orange Bird Liege Waffle (New) Beverage: Flower Drop Cocktail: St. Germaine Elderflower Liqueur, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, and Minute Maid Premium Lemonade (New) Jardin de Fiestas (Mexico) Food Items: Quesadilla de Flor de Calabaza: House-made masa tortillas with squash blossoms, bacon, onion, zucchini, and cheese (New) (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly) Taco Vampiro: Barbacoa Beef in a Corn Tortilla with crispy grilled monterey jack cheese, salsa ranchera, and esquites (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly) Beverages: Mala Hierba Margarita: Centinela Tequila Reposado, elderflower-chamomile tea, Abasolo Corn Whiskey, and UNA Flower-infused Vodka with a chile salt rim (New) Cristal Margarita: 100% Agave Tequila Blanco, Ilegal Mezcal Joven, clarified lemon juice, and orange liqueur in a souvenir cup (New) Craft Mexican Lager Lotus House (China) Food Items: Spicy Mala Chicken Skewer with creamy peanut sauce House-made Cheesy Crab Wontons Pan-fried Vegetable Dumplings Beverages: Classic Bubble Milk Tea (Non-alcoholic) Cherry Blossom Pilsner Draft Beer Kung Fu Master: Tito’s Vodka, Triple Sec, mango, orange juice, and soda water Tang Dynasty: Jose Cuervo Especial Tequila Gold, light rum, strawberry, piña colada mix, soda water, and white boba pearls Tropical Moon: Smirnoff Vodka, Triple Sec, passion fruit, soda water and white boba pearls (New) Primavera Kitchen (Italy) Food Items: Caesar con Gamberett: Baby gem lettuce, shrimp, Caesar dressing, and crispy bread crumble (New) Tortelloni Primavera: Spinach tortelloni, sweet butter, pancetta, corn, peas, and fava beans (New) Budino alle Nocciole: Chocolate-hazelnut pudding with cookie crumble (New) Beverages: Peroni Pilsner Prosecco Moscato Italian Sangria red or white Italian Margarita with limoncello and tequila Hanami (Japan) Food Items: Frushi: Strawberry, pineapple, and lychee wrapped in sweet rice and pink soy wrap served with whipped cream, drizzled raspberry sauce, and toasted coconut Hanami Sushi: Assorted Nigiri sushi with lemon-cured salmon, soy-marinated tuna, and cured mackerel (New) Creamy Shrimp Udon: Udon soup with shrimp and spring vegetables (New) Beverages: Sakura Cherry Blossom Pilsner (New) Hakushika Hana Kohaku Plum Sake: Junmai Ginjo blended with Japanese plum (New) Nigori Dragon Fruit Sake Cocktail (New) Fleur de Lys (France) Food Items: Croissant au Fromage de Chèvre, Herbes et Ail Rôtie: Croissant with goat cheese, herbs, and roasted garlic Daube de Boeuf à la Provençal, Compote de Tomate au Romarin Gnocchi à la Niçoise: Provençal-style braised beef, rosemary tomato, and niçoise gnocchi (New) Tarte Chocolat Mogador: Chocolate tart with Valrhona single origin chocolate brownie, walnuts, and raspberry coulis served warm (New) Beignet Caramélisé, Fourré Crème Vanille, Glacé au Caramel Fleur de Sel: Caramelized beignet filled with vanilla cream and glazed with caramel fleur de sel Beverages: Kronenbourg Blanc 1664 Draft Beer VeRy Raspberry: Rosé wine with natural raspberry flavor Kir àla Poire: French sparkling wine with Monin desert pear (New) La Vie en Rose Frozen Slush: Vodka, Grey Goose L’Orange Vodka, St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur, and white and red cranberry juices Funnel Cake Banana Split Funnel Cake: Funnel Cake topped with Banana-Chocolate Chip Ice Cream, Whipped Cream, Diced Strawberries, and a Maraschino Cherry drizzled with Chocolate Syrup (New) Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company World Discovery (Near Mission: SPACE) – Exotic Lemon Tea: A refreshing mix of Frozen Lemon and Iced Tea featuring Exotic Berry notes (Spirited option available featuring Grey Goose Vodka) (New) Near Canada – Melonade: A tangy blend of Frozen Lemon with a burst of watermelon (Spirited option available featuring Grey Goose Vodka) (New) World Showcase (Near Disney Traders) – Orange Cream Cold Brew: A smooth blend of French Roast Cold Brew with flavors of orange and vanilla topped with a splash of cream, whipped cream, and coconut shavings (Spirited option available featuring Kahlúa Rum and Coffee Liqueur)(New) The American Adventure – Key Lime Cold Brew: A zesty blend of French Roast Cold Brew with flavors of Key lime and white chocolate topped with a splash of cream, whipped cream, and graham cracker crumbs (Spirited option available featuring Kahlúa Rum and Coffee Liqueur) (New) There you have it, all the delicious eats and sips coming to the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival this year. Garden Rocks Concert Series lThis years concert series features a great lineup of the Garden Rocks concert series at the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival 2023. More well-known artists are performing on Fridays through Mondays, while local talent performs Tuesdays through Thursdays. Here’s the 2023 lineup: Glass Ceiling March 1 & 2 Journey Former Lead Vocalist Steve Augeri March 3 & 4 Daughtry March 5 & 6 Audio Exchange March 7 to 9 Tommy DeCarlo March 10 & 11 Smash Mouth March 12 & 13 Element March 14 to 16 Mike DelGuidice March 17 & 18 Blue Oyster Cult (NEW) March 19 & 20 The Vybe March 21 to 23 Berlin March 24 & 25 The Pointer Sisters March 26 & 27 The Female Collective March 28 to 30 Luis Figueroa (NEW) March 31 Piso 21 (NEW) April 1 & 2 Melina León April 3 Epic April 4 to 6 STARSHIP featuring Mickey Thomas April 7 & 8 Don Felder, formerly of the Eagles April 9 & 10 Foregniers Journey April 11 to 13 Blue October April 14 & 15 Switchfoot (NEW) April 16 & 17 Evolution: Motown April 18 to 20 A Flock of Seagulls April 21 & 22 Jo Dee Messina April 23 & 24 Hooligans April 25 to 27 Ambrosia with Peter Beckett, The Voice Of Player April 28 & 29 Kool & The Gang April 30 & May 1 The Finesse Party Band May 2 to 4 Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone May 5 to 8 Latin Ambition May 9 to 11 The Orchestra starring former members of ELO May 12 to 15 506 Crew May 16 to 18 A.J. Croce: Croce Plays Croce (NEW) May 19 & 20 Casting Crowns (NEW) May 21 & 22 M-80’s May 23 to 25 Jason Scheff, longtime lead singer of Chicago (NEW) May 26 & 27 Rick Springfield May 28 & 29 Champagne Orchestra May 30 to June 1 Plain White T’s June 2 to 5 Glass Ceiling June 6 to 8 The Spinners June 9 & 10 The Commodores June 11 & 12 Element June 13 to 15 Vertical Horizon June 16 & 17 Tony Orlando June 18 & 19 Foreigners Journey June 20 to 22 Simple Plan June 23 to 26 Epic June 27 to 29 Living Colour June 30 & July 1 Wang Chung July 2 & 3 Evolution: Motown July 4 & 5 Fun for Kids of All Ages Explore whimsical gardens and exhibits—and set out on a lively scavenger hunt. Butterfly Landing Presented by AdventHealth Observe many species of butterflies up close in a kaleidoscope of color. Located near Imagination! in World Nature. Outdoor Escapes Play Garden Presented by OFF!® – NEW! Families can enjoy this camp-themed garden where little ones are invited to jump, play and climb. Located in World Discovery. Garden Graze Take a walk on the delicious side during this flavorful food stroll—and receive a tasty treat at the end. Spike’s Pollen-Nation Exploration Follow Spike the Bee on his pollination trail, where he will “bee” busy collecting nectar and pollinating gardens. Here’s how it works: Purchase your map and stickers at select merchandise locations for $9.99 plus tax. Buzz around EPCOT in search of Spike, then add a sticker to your map when you find him. At the end of your journey, take the map to Disney Traders or World Traveler and receive a surprise. Spike's Pollen-Nation Exploration is subject to availability. Maps and prizes are available while supplies last. Egg-Stravaganza Scavenger Hunt – Begins March 13 Set out on a delightful hunt for Disney-themed eggs—for a limited time starting March 13, 2023. To get started, purchase your map and stickers at select merchandise locations for $9.99 plus tax. Here’s how it works: Purchase your map and stickers at select merchandise locations for $9.99 plus tax. Search high and low for hidden eggs, then add a sticker to your map when you find one. At the end of your journey, take the map to Disney Traders or World Traveler and receive a surprise. Egg-Stravaganza Scavenger Hunt is subject to availability. Maps and prizes are available while supplies last. Merchandise Commemorate your visit with fresh festival merchandise—from apparel and accessories to garden gear. Festival Markets Visit pop-up markets across the park to find Festival merchandise, as well as goods from visiting merchants. 2023 Festival Merchandise Collections Take home a piece of the festival! Shop these themed collections: Orange Bird Collection: Spread the sunshine with groovy Orange Bird keepsakes, including 70s-inspired apparel, accessories, garden décor and more. Snow White Collection: Discover cheerful merchandise that celebrates Snow White’s favorite flowers and forest friends. Figment Collection: Grow your imagination in Figment’s cactus garden—showcased in this assortment of fresh fashions, collectibles and more. Annual Passholder Collection: Find Passholder-exclusive Festival treasures featuring Figment, Orange Bird and Snow White. This extensive collection includes apparel, toys, drinkware, garden stakes, trading pins, PANDORA® jewelry and Dooney & Bourke handbags. The merchandise collections feature bold new designs, and we love the sprit jersey, ears, and more! The new ‘70s-inspired collection will help spread sunshine to guests of all ages! From the stylish Spirit Jersey to the cute Loungefly backpack, the bright orange shades contrast beautifully with the lush gardens around World Showcase. The adorable Munchlings are a limited-edition Citrus-infused Cupcake Orange Bird with Honey Disney Munchling! There is a Snow White Collection too! We're blooming with joy over the new Snow White collection with its charming garden-inspired headband. Guests can visit Festival Markets, Odyssey, and Creations Shop to purchase this collection while supplies last. This year's Figment colletion features this adorable Loungefly backpack! It’s hard to resist these comfortable and adorable Figment Crocs from the Figment collection. The EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival is included with valid theme park admission and a park reservation for the same date. Guests can visit DisneyWorld.com for more information about planning their visit. 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. 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It's the 4th of July weekend and here in Orlando there is no shortage of things to do. We have chosen all the fun and FREE EVENTS happening throughout the star spangled weekend here in Central Florida! Best FREE Things To Do In Orlando This Weekend FRIDAY JUNE 30, 2023 Friday Muscle Car Show & Cruise Friday, June 30, 2023 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. Winter Garden Friday on the Plaza Friday, June 30, 2023 Come enjoy live music every Friday night on the Plaza in Winter Garden. Art After Dark at Lake Nona Friday, June 30, 2023 Every Friday night, Art After Dark takes over Lake Nona Town Center from 6 pm, and it's a perfect free night out for the whole family. Enjoy a stroll through the 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 Friday, June 30, 2023 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. The Promenade is home to over 2 dozen restaurants, retail shops, movie theaters, and entertainment options, located just ½ mile from the intersection of State Road 429 and U.S. 192, at 3251 Margaritaville Blvd. FREE admission and parking. Little Listeners at Altamonte Library Friday, June 30, 2023 Experience stories brought to life at Altamonte Library with fun books, interactive rhymes and craft activities during Little Listeners Storytime every Friday at 11 a.m. Sessions are tailored for ages 3 to 5 to help foster a love of reading. Sessions run for 30 minutes. Parents must stay with child. Reservations are required. Winter Park Library Sensory Play Friday, June 30, 2023 Ages 1 - 5. Learn through exploration, curiosity, problem solving and creativity in this sensory play opportunity. Squish, squelch, spin, splash, squeeze, bang, run, scoop, shake, drop, smear, toss, spray, and ooze! Please dress for mess. Registration is required per child. Winter Park Library Let's Dance Program Friday, June 30, 2023 Ages 2 - 4. Try something new or brush up on your dance skills this summer with NRG Dance! Beginners welcome. Registration is required per child. Winter Park Library Let's Dance Program Friday, June 30, 2023 Ages 5 - 9. Try something new or brush up on your dance skills this summer with NRG Dance! Beginners welcome. Registration is required per child. OCLS OrisiRisi African Folklore Show Friday, June 30, 2023 Share the beauty of African life and culture through a unique folkloric performance filled with drumming, dance, and storytelling. A blend of African folklore and education. Recommended for ages 0-12. OCLS Windermere Branch. Brooklyn South Billiards’ Grand Opening Party Friday, June 30, 2023 Come out to Brooklyn South Billiards’ Grand Opening Party and get FREE play billiards! From noon to midnight on Friday, June 30, enjoy free billiards games, food and drink specials, and raffles. Local band Kindred Soul will take the stage from 7 to 10 pm. OCLS Bilingual Comedy Magic Show Friday, June 30, 2023 A Bilingual Comedy Magic Show that is perfect for ages 0-12yrs. Learn new tricks and a few new vocabulary words in Spanish in this dynamic and educational magic show. Surprise your kids with the best bilingual magic show. OCLS SouthWest Branch. OCLS DJ Renee Adams Dance Party Friday, June 30, 2023 Join DJ Renee’s interactive game and dance party, featuring the limbo, hula hoop contests and more! Get ready to move and dance with this lively and engaging DJ. Recommended for ages 0-12. Chickasaw Branch. OCLS Meet a Gatorland Wrangler Friday, June 30, 2023 Gatorland brings the wild to the library! Get up close and personal with snakes and gators and learn all about these swimming creatures. Get ready for family fun with "The Alligator Capital of the World.” Learn about snakes, reptiles, and more up close. Recommended for ages 0-12. South Creek Branch. Ocoee Police Cookies & Milk with a Cop Friday, June 30, 2023 Bring your kids to meet our local police officers and enjoy a story, cookies & milk! This is a great chance to interact with Ocoee officers in a fun and informative environment. West Oaks Library at 10:30am. Registration is required. OCLS Tiny Tales Friday, June 30, 2023 The rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes are used to introduce young children to literature. Hold your child in your lap and enjoy this special time together. Recommended for babies 0 to 18 months. Winter Garden Branch. Free Bingo Night at District Eat and Play Oviedo Friday, June 23, 2023 Free Bingo each Friday night at District Eat and Play Oviedo Mall, Oviedo at 6pm. Friday Family Films at The Morse Museum Friday, June 30, 2023 The Museum’s summer family programs are organized exclusively for elementary-school-aged children and their parents or guardians. This FREE 90-minute program includes a short film, a tour of selected galleries at the Morse, and an art project related to the Museum’s collection. Xtravag8 Family Festival Friday, June 30, 2023 Free family fun at Elev8 Fun, 320 Towne Center Circle, Sanford, featuring food trucks, face painting, vendors, henna, bounce houses, a DJ and more Free Entry To Bok Tower Gardens Friday, June 30, 2023 Wawa is offering complimentary admission to Bok Tower Gardens the last Thursday and Friday of the month from May through September. Pre-registration is required for this event by clicking here! SATURDAY, JULY 1, 2023 Bank of America's Museums on Us Weekend Saturday, July 1 - Sunday, July 2, 2023 During the first full weekend of every month, Bank of America and Merrill Bank offer cardholders free general admission on both Saturday and Sunday to more than 225 cultural institutions in dozens of cities across the US. Click here for details. Valid cardholders can access free admission the first full weekend every month to the following museums: • Orlando Science Center: 407-514-2000, 777 E. Princeton St. Orlando, FL 32803 • History Center: 407-836-8500, 65 E. Central Blvd. Orlando, FL 32801 • Polasek Museum & Garden: 407-647-6294, 633 Osceola Ave. Winter Park, FL 32789 • Orlando Museum of Art: 407-896-4231, 2416 North Mills Ave. Orlando, FL 32803 • Mennello Museum of Art: 407-246-4278, 900 E. Princeton St. Orlando, FL 32803 • Museum of Arts & Sciences: 386-255-0285, 352 S. Nova Rd. Daytona Beach, FL 32114 • Florida Aquarium: 813-273-4000, 701 Channelside Dr. Tampa, FL 33602 Saturday Special at Pioneer Village Saturday, July 1, 2023 Visit Pioneer Village at Shingle Creek 2491 Babb Road, Kissimmee every Saturday morning and enjoy a special activity. All materials will be provided with admission and is great for all ages. Disney Springs Kids Club Saturday, July 1, 2023 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. Live Music on the Lawn in Lake Nona Saturday, July 1, 2023 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 11am – 3pm every Saturday! Saturday Nite Classic Car Show & Cruise Saturday, July 1, 20233 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 and all cars registered can participate. The Classic Car Show is free for participants and free for the public to attend. It’s the perfect outing for families of every generation, young and old, to enjoy. Show Car Saturday Night at Promenade at Sunset Walk Saturday, July 1, 2023 The Promenade at Sunset Walk is home to the free 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. Throughout the evening, find your favorite restaurants and shops at the Promenade at Sunset Walk. Storybook Adventures Saturday, July 1, 2023 Each week, begin your free Storybook Adventures tour at the St Cloud Police substation on 10th street to pick up a map that will lead you on a stroll through downtown St. Cloud. the map will take you to specific locations to glance into the storefronts of participating businesses, reading one page at a time until you complete that week’s story! On Saturday at 10 am, the host business welcomes you to meet the author and the first 20 families in attendance will receive a free book to have autographed and take photos, plus, there will be an extra treat from the host business. Studio Movie Grill Special Needs Screenings Saturday, July 1, 2023 Studio Movie Grill at Sunset Walk presents sensory friendly Special Needs Screenings with the lights up, the volume low, and moving around, talking, and even dancing in the aisles are welcome. Special Needs Screenings are shown at 12 pm and tickets are FREE for all attendees. I Scream Ice Cream Social Saturday, July 1, 2023 I Scream Ice Cream Social at Sam Flax of Orlando with Kelly's Ice Cream, an on sight caricature artist, try-it tables, a screen printing demo, fun in-store raffles, and selfie stations. Rock, Freedom, and Fireworks Saturday, July 1, 2023 The city of Longwood presents Rock, Freedom, and Fireworks, a fun, free family event with live music from Papa Wheelee, food trucks, a full bar, vendors, and the best fireworks show in town at Reiter Park, Longwood. Ovideo Mall's 4th of July Fireworks Saturday, July 1, 2023 Come out to the Oviedo Mall for a spectacular Independence Day Fireworks show. This is a FREE fireworks show for the public to enjoy. Grab a parking spot and enjoy the show. Great American Block Party Saturday, July 1, 2023 Break out your red, white, and blue because the Great American Block Party is returning to Lake Nona Town Center on Saturday, July 1! Celebrate with live music, the Patriotic Parachuters, carnival games, food trucks, Park Pizza Brewing Bar, stilt walkers, face painting, a wing eating contest, pie baking contest, and much more! July 4th Weekend Celebration & Fireworks Spectacular Saturday, July 1 - Tuesday, July 4, 2023 Join the Promenade at Sunset Walk and celebrate Independence Day with a 4-day weekend celebration and party! Starring D FALC & Scotty B. Nonstop music with Central Florida’s best bands and DJs, street performers, car and truck show, street market, and of course a fireworks spectacular! Orlando Area Saturday Farmers Markets Saturday, July 1, 2023 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, JULY 1, 2023 Bank of America's Museums on Us Weekend Saturday, July 1 - Sunday, July 2, 2023 During the first full weekend of every month, Bank of America and Merrill Bank offer cardholders free general admission on both Saturday and Sunday to more than 225 cultural institutions in dozens of cities across the US. Click here for details. Valid cardholders can access free admission the first full weekend every month to the following museums: • Orlando Science Center: 407-514-2000, 777 E. Princeton St. Orlando, FL 32803 • History Center: 407-836-8500, 65 E. Central Blvd. Orlando, FL 32801 • Polasek Museum & Garden: 407-647-6294, 633 Osceola Ave. Winter Park, FL 32789 • Orlando Museum of Art: 407-896-4231, 2416 North Mills Ave. Orlando, FL 32803 • Mennello Museum of Art: 407-246-4278, 900 E. Princeton St. Orlando, FL 32803 • Museum of Arts & Sciences: 386-255-0285, 352 S. Nova Rd. Daytona Beach, FL 32114 • Florida Aquarium: 813-273-4000, 701 Channelside Dr. Tampa, FL 33602 All American Independence Day Party Sunday, July 2, 2023 All American Independence Day Party at Elks Lodge No. 1079 12 N. Primrose Drive. Plan to spend the day and enjoy the camaraderie, food, games, and refreshments MetroWest's Music Works July 4th Celebration Sunday, July 2, 2023 MusicWORKS is back with a bang for the 4th! Food trucks, live music from tribute bands honoring the magic of both Motown and Elton John, and fireworks! Taking place on Sunday, July 2, 2023. Admission is free! Delaney Church July 4th Ice Cream & Fireworks Party Tuesday, July 4, 2023 Enjoy an amazing Community Star-Spangled Celebration at 1919 Delaney Ave, Orlando with Yard Games, Hot Dogs, Marshmallows, Ice Cream and Fireworks! Bring Ice Cream and fixings to share and a Lawn chair. This is a FREE event and will be held in the Gym and Back Parking Lot. Ren Fair at The Renaissance Theatre Company Sunday, July 2, 2023 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 Sunday, July 2, 2023 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. MONDAY, JULY 3, 2023 Red Hot & Boom Monday, July 3, 2023 Red Hot & Boom is back with a BANG! The City of Altamonte Springs and XL 106.7 are hosting the return of Central Florida's hottest Independence Day celebration at Cranes Roost Park. On July 3, 2023 from 4 pm - 11 pm, Join thousands of your closest friends in the park for live music, food and one of the best fireworks shows around. Baldwin Park Independence Bash Monday, July 3, 2023 Baldwin Park Independence Bash will feature music and dancing, beer garden, food trucks, balloon artists, face painters, photo ops, live performances and of course fireworks! Rockin' Freedom Fest Monday, July 3, 2023 Join Winter Haven on July 3, 2023 for the annual Rockin’ Freedom Fest. This family-friendly celebration includes, food, entertainment and a rocking firework show at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park, Winter Haven. Red, White & Kaboom Monday, July 3, 2023 Celebrate on July 3, 2023 downtown at The City of Lakeland’s annual Red, White & Kaboom event at Lake Mirror, Lakeland. Enjoy live music from Clemons Road, blending Country music with an island feel or vice versa, and be sure to catch the breathtaking fireworks display at 9:00 p.m. TUESDAY 4TH OF JULY, 2023 Fireworks at the Fountain Tuesday, July 4, 202 Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer invites you to the 46th annual Fireworks at the Fountain on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at Lake Eola Park. From 4 to 10 p.m., enjoy live entertainment, family friendly fun, and food and beverages available for purchase from a variety of vendors. At 9:15 p.m., the sky will illuminate with a spectacular fireworks finale, set to a live patriotic performance by the Orlando Concert Band. Monumental 4th of July Tuesday, July 4, 2023 The Monumental 4th of July Celebration in Kissimmee features live performances on the Festival Lawn, KUA Kid’s Zone on the Veterans Lawn, food trucks, beverage concessions, and a grand Fireworks display to close out the night! City of St. Cloud 4th on the Lake Tuesday, July 4, 2023 Bigger and better than ever! 4th on the Lake features live music, food trucks, beer garden, car show, kids zone, games & prizes, local businesses...and of course FIREWORKS. 4th of July Celebration at Boxi Park Tuesday, July 4, 2023 Boxi Park has a lineup of exciting activities and entertainment planned for the whole family. With live music, entertainment, andexciting games and activities for the kids with bouncy houses to face painters and more... Celebration Star Spangled Spectacular Tuesday, July 4, 2023 Enjoy a memorable 4th of July in Celebration Town Center, at its Star Spangled Spectacular. The day kicks off at 9 a.m. with a parade along Celebration Avenue and Market Street, followed by food, fun, and activities for kids throughout the day. In the evening, enjoy live music followed by a fireworks finale. Red, White & Blue Americana Events 2023 Tuesday, July 4, 2023 Downtown Winter Garden turns Red, White, and Blue from Memorial Day through Independence Day, The patriotic decorations pay tribute to America’s holidays while adding nostalgia to the charm of historic downtown. Enjoy the décor while you shop, dine, and stroll. July 4th Celebrations at Old Town Kissimmee Tuesday, July 4, 2023 Celebrate the Red, White, and Blue on July 4th with Old Town and Fun Spot America Kissimmee. Bring the family for an entire day of fun including streetmosphere entertainment and live music on the Old Town Main Stage featuring Rocktown from 6 pm - 10 pm. Admission is free for all ages with Free Fireworks beginning at 9:00pm from the top of the buildings of Old Town. 19th Annual All American Kids Parade Winter Garden Tuesday, July 4, 2023 A variety of complimentary patriotic decorations is available just outside the Winter Garden Masonic Lodge No. 165 to decorate bikes, scooters, wagons, and even your walking shoes, courtesy of the Winter Garden Heritage Foundation. Everyone is welcome to join the All American Kids Parade of red, white, and blue -- on bike, scooter, or foot Spectators are welcome to line the street to get a good viewing spot to cheer on the parade participants. Bring your own chair to watch in comfort. Winter Garden Party in the Park and Fireworks Display Tuesday, July 4, 2023 The City of Winter Garden presents Party in the Park, one of the best firework shows in Central Florida! Party in the Park is a FREE event for the community to celebrate America’s birthday. The SPECTACULAR fireworks display is over Lake Apopka and preshow entertainment includes live music, family activities, and more for all ages. Festivities begin at 6:00 pm. and the Fireworks Show starts at 9:15 pm. The City of Clermont Red, White & Boom Tuesday, July 4, 2023 This free, family-friendly evening presented by South Lakes Chamber of Commerce includes food trucks, vendors, a live DJ and more. Watch a spectacular fireworks display over Lake Minneola starting at 9:15 p.m. Bring your own chairs or blankets to enjoy the show. Star Spangled Sanford Tuesday, July 4, 2023 On the 4th of July, bring the whole family, with your lawn chairs or blankets, to enjoy The City of Sanford's Star Spangled Sanford on the Riverwalk, between Palmetto Avenue and Mellonville Avenue, from 7 - 10pm. The kids will really enjoy the Kids Zone, the enormous park playground, and the splash pad (which will be open until sunset) in Ft. Mellon Park. The Riverwalk will be filled with live entertainers, food, drink, and merchandise vendors, and radio station K92.3 will be on hand to keep it festive. At 9:15, everyone can enjoy a spectacular pyrotechnics show choreographed to patriotic music over Lake Monroe The Annual Avalon Park Fourth of July Celebration Tuesday, July 4, 2023 Join Avalon Park's Annual Fourth of July Celebration in Downtown Avalon Park. Bike Parade, Community Performances, and Spectacular Fireworks at 9 pm! Plus enjoy vendors, a bounce park, and an Apple Pie Bake-off! Celebration of Freedom Tuesday, July 4, 2023 Celebrate the 4th of July with a BANG! Join the community at Central Winds Park for the Winter Spring's annual Celebration of Freedom. The evening is filled with fun from live entertainment, a free kid’s area, & great vendors. The night will wrap up with a world-class firework display. Geneva 4th of July Festival Tuesday, July 4, 2023 Celebrate the 4th of July in Geneva at the Rural Heritage Center, Celebrate "Keepin It Rural" during the 52nd Geneva 4th of July Parade & Festival, Tuesday, July 4, 2023. Festival at 8:30 am and Parade at 10:00 am. Highlights include a car show, vendors, vintage airplane flyover, Invocation and Flag Ceremony, and the parade. Thunder on the Ridge Tuesday, July 4, 2023 Join Haines City to celebrate this Fourth of July tradition. With the title of Polk County’s largest firework display, Haines City strives to make this a memorable event for the entire family. They will have plenty of cold beer, food, live entertainment, children’s activities, and much more. Davenport 4th of July Celebration Tuesday, July 4, 2023 Join the City of Davenport at Lewis Mathews Sports Complex, Davenport for live entertainment, food vendors, and a fireworks display at 9:15 p.m. Winter Park 28th Annual 4th of July Celebration Tuesday, July 4, 2023 Celebrate Independence day with the City of Winter Park! Join the Bach Festival Choir and Brass Ensemble for their performance at 9:30 a.m. Make sure to grab some Kona Ice pies, and cookies while celebrating (while supplies last). Bring the family over to enjoy a Kids Zone with carnival games, balloon artist and bounce slides provided by our Parks & Recreation Family Fun Program. Independence Day Celebration at The Morse Tuesday, July 4, 2023 The Morse Museum provides free admission in conjunction with the City of Winter Park’s 4th of July Celebration. Association of Poinciana Villages Fireworks Spectacular Tuesday, July 4, 2023 The Fireworks Spectacular at Vance Harmon Park Amphitheater, Poinciana will feature live music and entertainment. Poinciana’s favorite emcee, Carol Saragusa, will once again be there to lead us through this spectacular celebration. DJ Johnny Tsunami will provide live music throughout the night along with La Calle Band and dancers, El Principe del Timbal, plus salsa dancers, stilt walkers and hoopers. City of Apopka's July 4th Celebration Tuesday, July 4, 2023 Enjoy a free family-friendly July 4th Celebration with My Generation and Fireworks at the Apopka Amphitheater! Food, Face Painting, Balloon Artistry, Climbing Tower, Bounce Houses, Bungee Trampoline, Fireworks, and more! THIS & EVERY WEEKEND Disney Springs Disney Springs is a wonderful place to waste away a few hours or more, and it's free to visit, and parking is free too. Stroll through Town Center at Disney Springs to view vibrant displays from talented artists at the Art Walk, let the kids enjoy the interactive fountains, while everyone will love checking out a unique collection of stores including The Coca Cola Store, M&M's World, Lego Imagination Center and more. You can take a break at The Welcome Center with air conditioning, comfy chairs and freeice water. Enjoy the free entertainment atmultiple locations where individual musicians and bands perform in the evening, plus House of Blues frequently offers free live music at its Front Porch Bar, Raglan Road usually has free live music on their patio, and on a Saturday morning there is even a free kids club with lots of entertainment! Disney's Boardwalk Disney’s BoardWalk is gorgeous, built around a lake and is beautifully themed to be reminiscent of Cape May or Coney Island in the 1940s. It’s free to enter and fun just walking around and enjoying the atmosphere, in the evening you can enjoy street performers (jugglers, comedians, fire-eaters, jazz ensembles, etc.), and at any time of the day or nigh you can take a trip on a friendship boat! Walt Disney World Monorail Transportation You can take three different Monorail rides at Walt Disney World, all for FREE. The inner Monorail circles the three Monorail resorts, Contemporary, Polynesian and Grand Floridian. You can get off and explore each resort, or just enjoy the ride and the view, as often as you wish, altho at night you might just want to stop at the Contemporary and enjoy the spectacular view of the fireworks from the balcony, and yes its free. You can also ride the express Monorail that just goes between the Ticket and Transportation Center and the Magic Kingdom for the same view, but no stops at the resorts, although this can get very busy! The third option is the longest, and the Monorail from the Ticket and Transportation Center to Epcot is also a nice trip with great views of the resort, and you get to ride through the inside of Epcot for a great view of the park. Walt Disney World Water Transportation All of the water transportation options at Walt Disney World are free, and offer a relaxing way to enjoy the resort from the water, and is amazing day or night. Options include taking a friendship boat and cruising the loop around Crescent Lake, which visits Epcot, Boardwalk, Yacht/Beach Club, Swan/Dolphin, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios without going into the parks. Take the boat that visits the Magic Kingdom, Contemporary, Wilderness Lodge and Ft. Wilderness, or the boat that visits the Polynesian, Grand Floridian and Magic Kingdom. Or another great option is the Water Taxi from Disney Springs to Port Orleans or Old Key West and back, along the Sassagoula River. Disney Skyliner Transportation You can ride the Disney Skyliner cable-car system for free, and this is a great option to get some great views of Walt Disney World from above. You can get on and off at Art of Animation/Pop Century Resorts, Caribbean Beach Resort, Riviera Resort and at Epcot and Hollywood Studios. In addition to taking a scenic ride, you can get off at one of the Skyliner resorts and take a stroll and explore for free. Universal CityWalk Universal CityWalk is a lively entertainment complex just before the entrance to Universal Studios and Islands Of Adventure, it’s FREE to enter and there is so much to do. Parking is costly during the day, but at most times of the year, parking after 6 pm is free. At CityWalk you can stroll, take in the atmosphere and simply enjoy people watching, or you can ride the free water taxi to the resorts and explore, a must do is the opera filled Italian piazza at Loews’ Portofino Bay Hotel. Back at CityWalk the kids will enjoy cooling off in the splash pad, and the adults will love the free nightly entertainment including outdoor DJ, stilt walkers and more. ICON Park Orlando Located in the heart of Orlando's International Drive, ICON Park offers attractions, dining, shoppings, entertainment and more. Not only is there a ton to see and do at ICON Park, admission to the complex is always free, plus parking is free too! It's a great place to stroll or simply sit back, relax and enjoy nightly light shows and people-watching on the central green, all without spending any money. Parks, Gardens and the Great Outdoors Orlando is blessed with an abundance of parks, gardens, and the chance to escape the tourists and enjoy the great outdoors where you'll get the chance to become one with nature. The variety of parks, gardens, nature trails, bike trails and more here in Orlando is breathtaking, get outside and enjoy! Lake Eola Park Lake Eola Park is a must visit, located in the heart of Downtown Orlando, with a sidewalk that circles the lake 0.9 miles in length, making it easy for visitors to keep track of their walking or running Relax amid beautiful flower beds and a spectacular view of Orlando’s skyline and the gorgeous Lake Eola, enjoy the swans and other birds inhabiting the park, or you can check out a free concert, movie or a play in the Walt Disney Amphitheater. Harry P Leu Gardens Explore an amazing botanical oasis nearly 50-acres minutes from Downtown Orlando. Harry P Leu Gardens features landscaped grounds and lakes, with walking trails all shaded by 200-year-old oaks and forests of camellias. Free entry days at Leu Gardens are offered on select Mondays throughout the year, check the website for details. The UCF Arboretum The Arboretum of the University of Central Florida is located on the main campus of the University of Central Florida in Orlando, Florida, United States. Covering 80 acres, it contains more than 600 species of plants, including more than 100 bromeliads, in cultivated gardens. Lake Lotus Park Lake Lotus Park is the City of Altamonte Springs’ nature preserve. The total area is approximately 150 acres, including 120 acres of woods and wetlands. The park is a diverse, natural habitat that provides limitless natural encounters with flora and fauna. Oakland Nature Preserve West of Orlando, just 30 minutes from the attractions and nestled between Winter Garden and Clermont in the beautiful Town of Oakland, lies a "hidden gem." Oakland Nature Preserve is a150-acre preserve offering environmental education and ecotourism activities for visitors of all ages. Mead Botanical Garden With 47 acres to explore in Winter Park, your senses will come alive with the sights, sounds, and scents of the garden. Mead Botanical Garden offers hiking trails, creek, boardwalk, tall pine trees, greenhouse, butterfly garden, and pond that’s home to turtles, fish and wading birds. Kraft Azalea Garden This 5.22-acre public garden is located on the shore of Lake Maitland and is open year round from 8 a.m. until dusk. Kraft Azalea Garden is a beautiful park is shaded by enormous cypress trees that add to the old Florida charm of the 13-acre property Orlando Urban Trail The Orlando Urban Trail is located near Downtown Orlando and is considered the spine of Orlando’s trail network. The trail is approximately three miles long and runs from Lake Highland through Loch Haven Park, to Mead Garden in Winter Park. Highlights include connections to six lakes, Orlando Cultural Park, and the Gaston Edwards Trail. West Orange Trail The West Orange Trail is a 22-mile long multi-use rail trail. The paved trail passes through downtown Oakland, Winter Garden, and Apopka with most of its length built on old railroad alignments. Lake Nona Sculpture Garden The Lake Nona Sculpture Garden is a 50,000 square-foot outdoor space designed for the exploration and discovery of a distinguished selection of sculptures from one of the world’s largest private art collections, The Lewis Collection. Orlando Wetlands Park The Orlando Wetlands Park is a man-made wetland designed to provide advanced treatment for reclaimed water from the City of Orlando and other local cities. The Park is 1650 acres in size and located in Christmas, Florida. Visitors can visit the Park seven days a week, between sunrise and sunset, to enjoy primitive and passive activities including, Photography, Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Biking, Horseback Riding, and Guided Tours Cranes Roost Park Cranes Roost Park is at the heart of Uptown Altamonte surrounding Cranes Roost Lake. The lake is encircled by one mile of continuous walkway with benches and covered seating areas. Within the 45-acre park is a European-style plaza including a choreographed fountain show, a 62-foot picturesque tower and the Eddie Rose Amphitheater which features stadium-style seating and a one-of-a-kind floating stage. The Seminole Wekiva Trail The nearly 14 mile Seminole Wekiva Trail is a paved recreational trail that has been designated as one of Seminole County's Showcase Trails because of its length, beauty, and accommodation of many users. The section of the trail that runs west of the I-4 trail overpass to the County line at the Wekiva River is also a designated part of the Florida National Scenic Trail. Dr. P. Phillips Community Park Dr. P. Phillips Community Park provides a range of amenities for the whole family to enjoy, including playgrounds, splash pad, plus sports fields, picnic areas & a dog run Wekiva Island Central Florida’s favorite watering hole Wekiva Island. Located just north of Orlando, Wekiva Island offers visitors the chance to experience the incredible natural springs in Florida. Explore the pristine Wekiva River and its fascinating Florida wildlife with more than 2,000 square feet of Island fun. Artlando Grab a map from the DT Orlando Information Center and go on a self-guided tour of downtown Orlando's streets to discover the contemporary sculptures which are Art Orlando. Not only will you get to know Downtown as you walk around, you’ll be seriously impressed by these stunning works of art. Orlando Murals Take a walk through downtown Orlando, and you’ll discover art in unexpected places, including larger-than-life butterflies, a vintage Orlando postcard, hanging gardens, even a parking garage covered with murals, and the latest downtown mural, Unbelievable Real! East End Market The East End Market is a neighborhood market & food hall in the Audubon Park Garden District of Orlando featuring a vast array of artisanal vendors in one marketplace, from bakers to pasta makers to coffee roasters. Church Street Station The unofficial centre of Downtown Orlando, Church Street really is the place to go for first-timers wanting to get to know the city a little better. It’s home to some of the city’s best restaurants, a bustling nightlife scene and the iconic Railroad Depot (that now sits alongside the newly-built ‘SunRail’). For more than 100 years, Church Street has been the heart of downtown Orlando. The revitalized Church Street Station continues this tradition, offering an eclectic mix of dining, entertainment, retail and business for locals and tourists alike. Discover several clubs, theatres, shopping dining and more! Plus, check out the iconic ad historic Railroad Depot, that sits alongside the modern SunRail station. Celebration Town Center Travel back in time to find the town of Celebration in Kissimmee, a planned community originally developed by the Walt Disney Company. This is a pedestrian-friendly, wonderful small town where you can explore the old-fashioned downtown, including Market Street, and Lakeside Promenade, or you can enjoy the miles of walking paths and nature trails. On Market Street there is various events throughout the year including craft festivals, antique car shows, and a wonderful holiday event where it snows on Market Street every night. Check out the events calendar for more details. Old Orlando Mixing architecture and history is a great way to spend the day and learn more about downtown Orlando with a self-guided Historic Districts Walking Tour. You’ll learn about structures that were designed and built when horses were still clopping along Church Street and see how they’ve been adapted for modern uses. The Downtown Orlando Historic District Self-Guided Walking Tour gives you the opportunity to experience Orlando history first hand. This self-guided walking tour is available online. Thornton Park Just east of the central Lake Eola, you’ll find this cool and quiet neighbourhood that really feels like you’ve escaped the city for an out-of-town suburb. This charming neighborhood is home to some of Orlando's best restaurants, hip cafés, cool galleries and a few bistros, all set around some ever-so-quaint old cobbled streets. Well worth a few hours to stretch your legs and take in the sights and sounds of Thornton Park. Campus Tour At Rollins College From the sparkling waters of Lake Virginia to the energy of the residential halls, Rollins College’s 80-acre campus really has to be seen to be believed. Immerse yourself in the beauty of the campus by booking a spot on one of the daily campus tours or by signing up for one of the special on-campus events Dinky Dock Spend a day at the beach in Winter Park. Dinky Dock is a 1.56-acre year-round park and offers a fishing pier and boat ram.Yes there is a beach and swimming is permitted. Winter Park The Orange County city of Winter Park, situated north of Orlando, was once considered a winter resort. Today, the arts- and culture-filled city of Winter Park includes Rollins College and the Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of Natural Art. Winter Park is also is a nature lover's destination. In Winter Park you'ill find more than 70 parks, all home to various events, festivals and celebrations throughout the year, plus don't miss the dining, shopping, the arts and more in the Park Avenue District. Winter Garden Nestled on beautiful Lake Apopka about 20 minutes west of Orlando, this former citrus town established in 1908 is known for its many recreational amenities, events and historical assets. Winter Garden is home to the Garden Theatre, the SoBo Gallery and Art Center, several museums and the Downtown Pavilion, which is home to the Winter Garden Farmers Market that is held every Saturday morning. Whatever You Do This Weekend, Have An Awesome Time! 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, don't forget to subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel for all the latest from Orlando's Theme Parks, Attractions and more. 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Island H2O Water Park is celebrating the arrival of summer and Independence Day with a huge sale on tickets and annual passes to the popular Kissimmee water park. The popular Island H2O Water Park located at 3230 Inspiration Drive, Kissimmee, known for its aquatic thrills and awesome entertainment, is making waves with a huge announcement! To celebrate the 4th of July, Island H20 Water Park is splashing into summer with huge savings of up to 40% off tickets and annual passes. The 4th of July sale, which runs through July 9, includes savings of up to 40% off tickets and annual passes purchased online. Single day tickets are priced at only $38.99 per person, down from the gate price of $64.99. Single visit tickets are valid for use on any regular operating day through until the end of the 2023 season. Season passes which usually run at $109.99, are on sale for only $79.99 per person, and are valid for unlimited visits through November 23. Island H2O Water Park is Central Florida's newest water park, offering over 20 amazing 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 the latest updates, insider tips, and more information about Island H2O Water Park, be sure to visit Island H2O Water Park. 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.

Gatorland have announced the arrival of the third generation of the mighty American crocodile, BONECRUSHER, check them out!! Gatorland, the “Alligator Capital of the World,” is celebrating the birth of some very special baby American Crocodiles at the park. More than 36 eggs that were incubating at the park showed signs of life, resulting in several baby crocs emerged from their shells to the delight of Gatorland staff and lucky viewers that were watching on the park’s social media channels. The eggs were retrieved from a nest inside Bonecrusher II’s exhibit. Members of Gatorland’s Animal Care Team incubated these very special eggs and watched over them as they hatched. The babies have a special egg tooth on their nose that helps them break through the surface. It’s hard work for the baby crocs to break free from their eggshell, and sometimes staff will help them by gently cracking the egg and making an initial opening for the babies to poke their noses out for their first breath of air. Many baby crocs come out with their mouths wide open, ready to defend themselves from what would be natural predators in the wild. At birth, the hatchlings are seven to eight inches long. They will be fully grown at about ten to twelve years old, weighing an average of 880 pounds and measuring up to 14 feet long. The latest additions are direct descendants of the first big attraction at Gatorland, the original American Crocodile – Bonecrusher – who came to the park in the 1950s. The new hatchlings are descendants of his son, Bonecrusher II, and another beloved American Crocodile, Pretty Croc. Back in the 50s and 60s, Bonecrusher was the star attraction at Gatorland, and at 15 feet long and 1,080 pounds he was billed as the world's largest crocodile. Gatorland founder Owen Godwin offered a reward of $1,000 to anyone who would prove this otherwise. No one ever produced a larger crocodile, and Bonecrusher remained the world's largest crocodile. “This is an incredibly special event for all of us as we welcome the third generation of Bonecrushers into our Gatorland family,” said Mark McHugh, President and CEO of Gatorland. “The original Bonecrusher was such an iconic symbol of the early years at Gatorland, and the continuation of his lineage is symbolic of the generational growth of our family park.” There isn’t a better place to see alligators and crocodiles of all sizes, from babies, also known as grunts, to the 14-foot monsters that call Gatorland home. For more details check out the Gatorland website. 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.

Check out the NEW delicious food offerings that are available now at Busch Gardens Tamp Bay just in time for summer! Summer is here and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is celebrating with delicious new eats and treats, a perfect match for Summer Nights, including all-new entertainment, and amazing fireworks on select days! Read on for the new yummy details!! Beat the heat with a refreshing Pineapple Whip, now available at SheiKra Eats! Kick things up a notch with Hot Honey Chicken and Funnel Cake, also now available at SheiKra Eats! Treat your taste buds to 4 NEW FLAVORS of cheesecake like Chocolate Chip located at Oasis Pizza, Caramel located at Zagora Café, Smores located at Smokehouse, and Pineapple Coconut located at Dragon Fire Grill! The Elmo Sandcastle Popcorn Bucket is now available at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay for a limited time with free popcorn refills on the date of purchase. So, let's get to snacking! Available at Zagora Market, Serpent Snacks, Snack n’ Geti, and more! Now through August 6, Busch Gardens are celebrating all summer long with extended park hours, all-new entertainment, and fireworks on select days during Summer Nights! As the sun goes down, the party heats up at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay during Summer Nights. Explore the park after dark with extended park hours every night. Dance the night away at themed party zones throughout the park, take on Florida’s top thrill rides in the dark and enjoy electrifying entertainment throughout the night. Cirque Electric Back by popular demand, this revamped acrobatic show brings all-new music to the Stanleyville Theater for the summer! Witness the extraordinary talent of cirque-style performers undertaking edge-of-your-seat feats alongside an electric ensemble of dancers. Gwazi Beats You won’t want to miss this atmospheric show returning for summer! With a combination of drums, dancers, and stilt walkers, this pulse-pounding display of music and dance will leave you wanting more. Icons New for 2023, step into the world of musical icons with a new review show at Dragon Fire Grill. Featuring live performances of fan-favorite hits inspired by musical legends, this show will have guests singing and dancing in their seat. Icons starts June 11th. Turn It Up! Remix This popular award-winning ice show returns to the Moroccan Palace Theater with beloved original and all-new routines. Talented skaters, stunning video and projection elements demonstrate the power and beauty of living life to the fullest. 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.

Check out all the latest news from Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, including special events, ride closures and more. Welcome to another month of special events, closures and refurbishments at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. We know it can be difficult to keep up to date with what's happening at the theme parks, and that's why we produce this monthly update, so you can enjoy all that's new and happening, together with helping you avoid any disappointment when you arrive at the parks and your favorite ride is closed for refurbishment! In July, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is alive with the limited time Summer Nights, featuring shows, firework, free beer and more! Read on for all the details. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Summer Nights Now - August 6, 2023 Great News! Summer Nights is back at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay for 2023. As the sun goes down, the party heats up with extended park hours every night, themed party zones throughout the park, electrifying entertainment, and fireworks on select days during Summer Nights including special 4th of July Fireworks! Summer Nights Highlights Cirque Electric Back by popular demand, this revamped acrobatic show brings all-new music to the Stanleyville Theater for the summer! Witness the extraordinary talent of cirque-style performers undertaking edge-of-your-seat feats alongside an electric ensemble of dancers. Gwazi Beats You won’t want to miss this atmospheric show returning for summer! With a combination of drums, dancers, and stilt walkers, this pulse-pounding display of music and dance will leave you wanting more. Icons New for 2023, step into the world of musical icons with a new review show at Dragon Fire Grill. Featuring live performances of fan-favorite hits inspired by musical legends, this show will have guests singing and dancing in their seat. Icons starts June 11th. Turn It Up! Remix This popular award-winning ice show returns to the Moroccan Palace Theater with beloved original and all-new routines. Talented skaters, stunning video and projection elements demonstrate the power and beauty of living life to the fullest. Summer Nights Fireworks Spectacular As the sun goes down, the park lights up with a dazzling display of colors and sound. From jaw-dropping colors to intricate patterns, the Summer Nights Fireworks Spectacular, presented by Bad Boy Mowers, will leave guests in awe. With the perfect music to accompany the show, it's an unforgettable experience that will make it a summer night to remember. Don't miss this dazzling show every Friday and Saturday plus Memorial Day Weekend & July 2nd, 3rd, and 4th on the Festival Field. Free Beer Now - July 20, 2023 Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is celebrating all things summer with the return of FREE BEER! From now through July 20, all park guests over the age of 21 can enjoy one complimentary 7 oz beer. Plus, Annual Pass Members over the age of 21 can enjoy TWO complimentary 7 oz beers. The 7-ounce pours will be available at the park daily from 10:30 am until one hour before park close at Twisted Tails Pretzels in the Pantopia section of the park. Proof of park admission is required to redeem. The free sample pairs perfectly with Summer Nights at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. Elmo Sandcastle Popcorn Bucket The Elmo Sandcastle Popcorn Bucket is now available at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay for a limited time with free popcorn refills on the date of purchase. So, let's get to snacking! Available at Zagora Market, Serpent Snacks, Snack n’ Geti, and more! New Eats & Treats NEW delicious food offerings just in time for summer! Beat the heat with a refreshing Pineapple Whip, now available at SheiKra Eats! Kick things up a notch with Hot Honey Chicken and Funnel Cake, also now available at SheiKra Eats! Treat your taste buds to 4 NEW FLAVORS of cheesecake like Chocolate Chip located at Oasis Pizza, Caramel located at Zagora Café, Smores located at Smokehouse, and Pineapple Coconut located at Dragon Fire Grill! Passport To Summer Now - August 6, 2023 Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is rewarding Pass Members simply for visiting the park this summer, and the more you visit the park the more free perks you will receive, it's a win-win for sure!! Pass Members who visit the theme park between 2 and 20 times between now and August 6, qualify for various parks including free drinks and popcorn, free animal encounters, and a free all-day dining pass, all for visiting the theme park multiple times over the summer, and as soon as you collect enough vouchers, you can redeem then for a free perk! At the park use the self-service kiosks where pass members can log in and receive a Passport visitation voucher. Once enough vouchers are collected, they can be redeemed for a reward. The top reward for 20 visits is an invitation to the parks exclusive Passport to Summer Party on August 18 from 8 - 10 pm, which will feature exclusive ride time on Serengeti Flyer, Iron Gwazi, Gwazi Flyers, Cheetah Hunt, Cobra’s Curse, and Montu—plus free popcorn, soda, and more! Passport to Summer Rewards 2 Visits - FREE Fountain Soda & Bag of Popcorn 5 Visits - One-time RESERVED SEATING at Cirque Electric or Turn it up! Remix 8 Visits - One FREE Animal Encounter / Animal Tour (select from Lory Landing Feeding, Aldabra Tortoise Insider Tour, Animal Ambassador Insider Tour, Animal Care Center Behind the Scenes Tour) 15 Visits - One FREE All-Day Dining 20 Visits - Invitation to Passport to Summer Party Adventure Island Water Park With temperatures sizzling in July its the perfect time to cool off in Busch Gardens Tampa Bay's awesome water park Adventure Island! Adventure Island Nights Now - July 7, 2023 This summer, Guests can dive into an all-new wave of summertime family fun at Adventure Island Nights Refreshed by Coca-Cola! As the sun sets on a thrilling day of fun at Adventure Island, its only the beginning, as the fun heats up as Tampa’s island paradise transforms into an enchanting experience that combines the thrill of water park attractions with the vibrant spirit of an island getaway. Friday nights, now through July 7, guests can enjoy extended park hours, exciting entertainment offerings and a family-friendly dance party. Plus, families can enjoy the all-new Shaka-Laka Shores, an interactive splash and play zone which debuted earlier this year. This event includes extended park hours, exciting entertainment, and a family-friendly dance party. Experience Island Nights on June 9, 16, 23, 30 & July 7 from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Sand Serpent Permanently Closing wBusch Gardens Tampa Bay has announced that after 19 years, Sand Serpent will be permanently closing at the park on July 9 to make way for a new attractions. July 9 is the last day ever that you will be able to enjoy the curves, drops, and corkscrews of the wild-mouse style family roller coaster SandSerpent at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. SandSerpent is a fun-filled family coaster that zips, zooms and climbs five stories into the air, and Buch Gardens are inviting everyone to ride one last time before the ride is closed forever. Plus, Pass Members will also receive exclusive early morning access to ride SandSerpent from June 30 through July 4. Ride & Attraction Schedule Updates The following areas and attractions are temporarily closed: Skyride Tigris Falcon's Fury Upcoming closures for scheduled maintenance No scheduled maintenance for July Serengeti Flyer Don't miss Serengeti Flyer this July! Earlier this year Busch Gardens Tampa introduced a swinging new attraction for 2023, Serengeti Flyer which is the world’s tallest and fastest ride of its kind, a screamin’ swing. With each swing, riders soar higher and higher above Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s expansive 65-acre Serengeti Plain while experiencing multiple negative-G moments before plunging back toward the Earth. Serengeti Flyer features twin dueling arms that soar progressively higher reaching speeds of 68 mph and a maximum height of 135 feet at the ride’s peak. Plus, now you can choose your Serengeti Flyer adventure? That's right, customize your ride-time to be milder or wilder! From park-open until 1 pm, go "mild" and see the breathtaking views of the Serengeti Plain WITHOUT the full height or speed of the ride, OR, go "wild" from 1.15 pm - Park Close while experiencing the max height and speed that Serengeti Flyer has to 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. 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.

Disney's Animals, Science and Environment have revealed the addition of two adorable new babies to Animal Kingdom. Walt Disney World has two new additions! Not one but two Hartmann’s mountain zebra foals joined the savanna this month at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. Cricket and Dot, born to moms Juno and Aziza, are playful and curious to explore the world around them. Each zebra is born with unique stripe patterns, and no two are the same—just like human fingerprints! Dot has a triangle shape on the front of both of her shoulders that resembles an upside-down checkmark, while Cricket has a forked stripe, resembling a wishbone. You can find these adorable new additions, along with dad Domino, on Kilimanjaro Safaris. 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.

Celebrate 4TH OF JULY WEEKEND with Dinner, Brunch & Happy Hour at America's Grill! Enjoy limited-time Red, White & Blue Margarita Flights, Endless Summer Features & ALL DAY HAPPY HOUR on Tuesday, July 4th! This Fourth of July, celebrate with Kona Grill dinner, weekend brunch, and ALL DAY Happy Hour! Kona Grill is a classic American Grill with great steak and fresh seafood, complemented by an amazing choice of sushi and margaritas. Everything is made in house, from scratch, every day, and we love it! Here in Central Florida, you can visit Kona Grill at 4134 W. Boy Scout Blvd. #b-1 Tampa, FL 33607. Located at MetWest International in the heart of Tampa’s Westshore Business District, Kona Grill Tampa is located across from International Plaza between Lois and Dale Mabry. Visit this 4th of July weekend and celebrate with a red, white & blue margarita flight featuring Raspberry, White Peach, and Blueberry, plus on Tuesday, 4th of July enjoy All Day Happy Hour! Plus this weekend, Kona Grill launches its ENDLESS SUMMER FEATURES MENU, and its available all weekend. The ENDLESS SUMMER FEATURES MENU features: Red, White, & Blue Burgers Red Sloppy Joe Burger - BBQ smoked brisket, ¼ lb angus beef patty, American cheese, fried onion White Cheddar Cheeseburger - Double stacked ¼ lb angus beef, caramelized onions, white cheddar Blue Cheese Bacon Cheeseburger - Double stacked ¼ lb angus beef patties, blue cheese crumble cream, caramelized onions, crispy bacon Seafood Fettuccine Alfredo - Shrimp, bay scallops, mussels, alfredo sauce, parmesan cheese, scallions Apple Pie - Caramel sauce, vanilla ice cream Passion Fruit Casamigos Margarita – Made with Casamigos blanco, Cointreau, passion fruit purée, fresh lime, tajin rim Summer Refresher - La Marca prosecco, red bull red edition Sam Adams Seasonal Sam Adams Just The Haze (NA) Arnold Palmer (NA) Hibiscus Lemonade (NA In addition to the Tampa location, you can find Kona Grill in Sarasota, and many other locations throughout the country. For more information and to make a reservation check out KonaGrill.com. 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.

Little Radical Theatrics, a local community theater here in Orlando. are getting ready to take to the stage with Roald Dahls Matilda the Musical! Little Radical Theatrics, have already produced an impressive six productions, and recently won 10 BroadwayWorld Central Florida Regional Awards for their 2022 season! Their latest production, the much loved Matilda the Musical! will take to the stage at the famed Lowndes Shakespeare Center, from July 27 - July 30, 2023. Featuring a cast of 56 actors, ages 5 to 65+ from all over Central Florida, including three families performing together, one of which is Karina LeBaron of the LeBaron Family Singers who went viral on YouTube for their performance of “One Day More” in their living room! Matilda is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence and psychokinetic powers. She's unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher Miss Honey. During her first term at school, the two forge a bond as Miss Honey begins to recognize and appreciate Matilda's extraordinary personality. Matilda's school life isn't completely smooth sailing, however – the school's mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, hates children and just loves to punish those who don't abide by her rules. But Matilda has courage and cleverness in equal amounts, and could be the school pupils' saving grace! Matilda will run for 6 performances at The Mandell Studio Theater at Lowndes Shakespeare Center 812 E Rollins St, Orlando. To purchase tickets please visit https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/6036755 now as seating is limited to 100 per performance. Also, tickets are less expensive in advance than at the door, plus seating is assigned NOT general admission. Directed and Designed by Travis Eaton Musical Direction by Nishaa Johnson Choreographed by Shawn Lowe Stage Managed by RJ Puma Assistant Directed by Kelsey Trent Assistant Stage Managed by Samantha Wolf Produced by Fatima Viegas For more information on the company please visit www.littleradicaltheatricsinc.com 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.

Millions of visitors travel to Orlando every year for our amazing theme parks, attractions and more, but why should they get all the fun, here in Orlando there's a ton of special offers just for Florida Residents! Who needs to go anywhere when the ultimate staycation is right here in Orlando! Whether you want to enjoy the thrills of the theme parks, dive into the water parks, explore the attractions, its all right here in Orlando, with exclusive discounts and deals just for Florida Residents. And it's not just the attractions, enjoy discounts on entertainment, dining, shopping, hotels, and more. Check out all the latest promotions here, and check back often as we regularly update the page with new and exciting offers. Florida Residents Deals and Discounts in Orlando Walt Disney World Enjoy 4 days of Walt Disney World theme park fun for just $58 per day, plus tax (total price: $229 plus tax)! Or, purchase a specially priced 3-day ticket for just $70 per day, plus tax (total price: $209 plus tax). Florida Resident Disney Summer Magic Tickets are valid for use May 16 through September 29, 2023 This ticket is valid for one theme park per day. Theme park reservations are required and are subject to availability. You can also buy a Disney Summer Magic Ticket that includes the Park Hopper Option, Water Parks and Sports Option or Park Hopper Plus Option. Universal Orlando Resort Florida Residents Buy A Day Get 2 Days Free On a 2-Park, 1-Day Park-to-Park Promo Ticket. Enjoy 3 whole days of non-stop awesome at Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Use your days any time through September 29, 2023. Must purchase online. SeaWorld Orlando SeaWorld Orlando offers various Florida Resident discounts throughout the year for SeaWorld, Discovery Cove, and Aquatica Orlando.. For the latest offers, click here. Sea Life Aquarium Florida Residents - Save $6 per ticket on entry to Sea Life Aquarium with valid proof of residency. Want to double the fun? Experience underwater views in SEA LIFE Orlando's 360° tunnel AND get up close to your favorite celebrities and Superheroes at Madame Tussauds with a Florida Resident Combination Ticket. Madame Tussauds Florida Residents - Save $6 per ticket on entry to Madame Tussauds Orlando with valid proof of residency. Want to double the fun? Experience underwater views in SEA LIFE Orlando's 360° tunnel AND get up close to your favorite celebrities and Superheroes at Madame Tussauds with a Florida Resident Combination Ticket. Gatorland Come on out and enjoy all the alligator awesomeness of a day at Gatorland with an amazing special for Florida Residents! Save HALF-OFF off Single Day Admissions, now through June 30, 2023! Pay just $16.50 plus tax per adult! LEGOLAND Florida Florida residents can save big on tickets with a 2 days, 2 parks ticket for only $99, saving you $70 on gate prices! Yo can choose LEGOLAND Florida with either Peppa Pi Theme Park, or LEGOLAND Florida Water Park. Or... Save 25% on Tickets with a Florida Resident Vacation Package! Save money and build the ultimate LEGOLAND vacation when you book a LEGOLAND Florida Vacation Package. This package includes a hotel stay plus Multi-Park tickets good for admission to LEGOLAND Florida Resort Theme Park + Water Park + Peppa Pig Theme Park. Wild Florida Wild Florida offer a variety of deals and discounts just for Florida residents. From riding an airboat through the headwaters of the Florida Everglades to walking and interacting with animals in immersive environments to cruising in your car through the Drive-thru Safari Park. 15% off one-hour airboat tours $8 Gator Park admission for adults $6 Gator Park admission for children $24 Drive-thru Safari Park admission for adults $19 Drive-thru Safari Park admission for children Icon Park Summer Family Fun Pack – private capsule in the sky Families and groups with up to five guests can now get their own private capsule experience aboard The Wheel for just $89.99 per group (just $18 per person) for a memorable ride to the stunning 400-foot view. More than five? Up to three additional guests can be added at just $10 per person. To learn more about the Summer Family Fun Pack, click here. Play Pass – enjoy 10 attractions, plus up to 25 percent off dining and shopping The biggest savings on all that ICON Park offers is the new Play Pass, which includes admissions to 10 different attractions, plus significant savings at famous restaurants and shops, for just $89.99 per person, a 50 percent savings. The 10 attractions include: The Wheel, plus the new “Great Florida Road Trip” game Museum of Illusions Orlando Madame Tussauds Orlando SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium 7D Motion Theater Pearl Express Train The Carousel on The Promenade $25 credit from Max Action Arena $5 arcade game card from In The Game ICON Park Play Pass guests can receive up to 20 percent off at 18 world-class restaurants and bars, and up to 25 percent off at select retail shops, throughout the complex. The pass is valid for 30 days, so guests may come and go. More Information here. Orlando Tree Trek Adventure Park Orlando Tree Trek Adventure Park is a progressively challenging aerial obstacle course set high atop the trees in a natural pine forest, each one more exhilarating than the last. Florida residents can save 15% off park admission. Use promo code FLRES when booking online. A valid Florida ID must be shown upon arrival Kennedy Space Center Visitors Center Florida residents can visit two times for the price of 1-day admission now through August 31, 2023. This offer must be purchased by August 30 and both admission tickets need to be redeemed by August 31. Buy online and be prepared to show proof of Florida residency upon arrival! Or, launch into summer with a $7 savings on 1-day admission to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex! Offer is available online between now and August 30, 2023, and you must visit on or before December 31, 2023. Get the discount by entering promo code SAVE7 during checkout. The Florida Mall Show your Florida Resident ID Monday- Wednesday and receive a VIP Tote bag plus a complimentary Savings Passport filled with offers and savings from The Florida Mall retailers, experiences and eateries. Stop by Simon Guest Services in front of Macy's now for 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. 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. 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The "Ultimate VIP Tour" at SeaWorld Orlando delivers exclusive behind the scenes access to its world-renowned animal care programs and conservation efforts through intimate animal encounters sure to captivate the entire family, igniting inspiration among the next generation of ocean enthusiasts. SeaWorld Orlando has launched its reimagined, exclusive "Ultimate VIP Tour", this first-of-its-kind private VIP Tour allows guests the opportunity to feel like a celebrity for a day with a highly tailored experience. Where else in the world can you ride some of the tallest and fastest roller coasters in the country, feed a shark, interact with penguins in their unique habitat, learn how to care for wildlife and meet the rescue team all before lunch? "We are introducing the Ultimate VIP Tour as a special combination of personalized education and thrills that will enrich an already great day and turn it into a once-in-a-lifetime experience for the whole family," said Marisa Thalberg, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. "There is so much to do in our parks, but also so much to experience, and learn, and that's what makes this such a unique opportunity." SeaWorld's "Ultimate VIP Tour" blends luxurious convenience and exclusivity, with personal VIP Tour guides for each tour armed with expert knowledge of the parks, opening doors to once-in-a-lifetime animal encounters with unprecedented access to enriching marine conservation education where the wonders and curiosity of the sea are explored firsthand. The "Ultimate VIP Tour" offers guests priority access to highly coveted animal interactions only available on a limited basis each day. Experiences range from the ability to touch and feed stingrays, enjoy up-close encounters with dolphins and sea lions, meet and greet penguins, sharks and orcas, and spend time with the rescue teams and dedicated animal care specialists. In addition to these animal interactions, at SeaWorld Orlando, VIP guests can come "face-to-whiskers" with a walrus and meet a new fabulous flippered friend while they slurp fish right from guests' hands. VIP Tours are now available for booking, with the purchase of a park ticket, with prices starting at $499 per person. Guests can book their VIP Tour online at SeaWorld.com or by contacting SeaWorld's VIP Concierge Services. 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.