Saturday Night Live's Colin Jost is heading out on a summer tour, and it includes a night at Dr Phillips Center this August. On Sunday, August, 27 you can catch long running SNL cast member Colin Jost performing live at downtown's Dr Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. Jost, who is married to Scarlett Johansson, may even bring a few “SNLers” along with him. On his tour last year, Jost had cast members James Austin Johnson, Sarah Sherman and Andrew Dismukes as well as writers Jake Nordwind and Alex English open for him. Best of all though, tickets start at only $39.50 Colin Jost serves as a head writer at Saturday Night Live, television’s longest running and most successful sketch and comedy show, now in its 48th season. Jost originally joined the show as a writer in 2005 and became a co-head writer in 2012. Jost has also co-anchored “Weekend Update” alongside fellow cast member Michael Che since 2014. Jost has won five Writers Guild Awards, two Peabody Awards, and has been nominated for 12 Emmy Awards for his writing on SNL. Jost and Che hosted special editions of “Weekend Update” on MSNBC during the 2016 Republican and Democratic national conventions as well as the primetime “Weekend Update Summer Edition” in 2017. In 2018, they co-hosted the 70th Primetime Emmy Awards. In 2015, Jost wrote “Staten Island Summer,” a coming-of-age comedy that was released by Paramount Pictures and produced by Lorne Michaels. Jost has since been seen in the films “How to Be Single,” “Coming 2 America,” and “Tom and Jerry.” As a writer, Jost has been published multiple times in The New Yorker and has contributed to the New York Times Magazine and the Huffington Post, amongst others. In July 2020, Jost debuted his memoir, A Very Punchable Face. The memoir is a series of essays, which documents pivotal moments in Jost’s life including growing up in Staten Island in a family of firefighters, commuting three hours a day to high school, attending Harvard while Facebook was created, and more. For every accomplishment and absurd moment, there is an honest, emotional one, told with a healthy dose of self-deprecation. For the very latest news and information from Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date on our socials, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, your free guide to Orlando. Please Note: Gotta Go Orlando is your free guide to all the amazing happenings in Orlando. Every day we offer the most up to date news and information on the best of Orlando and Central Florida. We are supported by our advertisers via digital ads, sponsored content, and affiliate links, articles may be paid for, or contain affiliate links where we could earn money if you purchase products or services via a link our site.

The every popular Eat to the Beat Concert Series is back for the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival in July, and are performers have just been revealed! The Eat to the Beat Concert Series is bringing the heat to the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival starting July 27. Already announced fan-favorites including Sheila E. and Hanson are returning, while festival newcomers Orianthi, Phillip Phillips, The Bacon Brothers, We The Kings and more bring new flavor to this year’s menu of talent. Now today, Friday, June 30, Walt Disney World have added the local performers as well as a selection of tribute, and party bands to the line up who will be performing at this years festival! As in previous years, the local bands will take the stage Tuesday - Thursday so you can enjoy delicious eats and fun beats all week long! View the full list of announced artists below: July 27 — Funkafied (JUST ADDED) July 28-29 – Orianthi (NEW) July 30-31 – For King & Country (NEW) Aug. 1-3 – Funkafied (JUST ADDED) Aug. 4-5 – Southern Avenue Aug. 6-7 – Tiffany Aug. 8-10 – Champagne (JUST ADDED) Aug. 11-12 – Ruben Studdard with Haley Reinhart Aug. 13-14 – The Bacon Brothers (NEW) Aug. 15-17 – M-80’s Aug. 18-21 – Joey Fatone & Friends Aug. 22–24 – The Female Collective (JUST ADDED) Aug. 25-26 – Ayron Jones (NEW) Aug. 27-28 – Phillip Phillips (NEW) Aug. 29-31 – Element (JUST ADDED) Sept. 1-2 – Baha Men Sept. 3-4 – MercyMe Sep. 5-7 – Foreigners Journey (JUST ADDED) Sept. 8-9 – Ray Parker Jr. Sept. 10-11 – Tobymac Sept. 12-14 – Hooligans Sept. 15 – Monsieur Periné (JUST ADDED) Sept. 16-17 – Raul Acosta and Oro Solido (JUST ADDED) Sept. 18 – Latin Celebrity Talent (TBA) Sept. 19-21 – Audio Exchange (JUST ADDED) Sept. 22-23 – Los Amigos Invisibles Sept. 24-25 – 98 ° Sept. 27-28 – Latin Ambition (JUST ADDED) Sept. 29-Oct. 2 – Boyz II Men Oct. 3-5 – Wish Radio (JUST ADDED) Oct. 6-7 – Mark Wills Oct. 8-9 – Sugar Ray Oct. 10-12 – Icon Party Band (JUST ADDED) Oct. 13-14 – Hoobastank Oct. 15-16 – Air Supply Oct. 17-19 – Evolution Motown (JUST ADDED Oct. 20-21 – Taylor Dayne Oct. 22-23 – Billy Ocean Oct. 24-26 – Sound Up (JUST ADDED) Oct. 27-30 – Hanson Oct. 31-Nov. 2 – Rexine (JUST ADDED) Nov. 3-4 – We The Kings (NEW) Nov. 5-6 – Sheila E. Nov. 7-9 – Epic Live (JUST ADDED) Nov. 10-11 – Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Nov. 12-13 – 38 Special There are three showtimes each night: 5:30 p.m., 6:45 p.m., and 8:00 p.m. Beginning July 6, you can secure your spot for these performances with an Eat to the Beat Dining Package. Find out more by visiting TasteEPCOT.com. To experience the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, guests must have both valid admission and a park reservation for EPCOT on the same date. 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.

Orlando has a never ending choice of things to do, including a huge variety of amazing attractions for all the family that are cheap and won't break the bank! Orlando has a massive selection of fun attractions for everyone to enjoy, and they won't break the bank! Check out our list of activities in Orlando for under $30 per person. All prices listed are online prices, with booking required online for many attractions. The Best Things To Do in Orlando for $30 or less! The Wheel at ICON Park Not your average Ferris wheel, The Wheel at ICON Park is a stunning 400 foot tall Observation wheel gives you a view of Orlando like no other. From the top of this spectacular Observation wheel, you can take in the sights throughout Orlando, all while beholding the stunning skyline. The Wheel VIP Experience lets you enjoy a ride on The Wheel in a private capsule, The Great Florida Road Trip camera game, a beverage of your choice from the Sky Bar, a souvenir photo, plus additional retail and F&B discounts. Price: $34.99 per person Carousel On the Promenade at ICON Park There is nothing more spectacular than the Carousel on the Promenade! It’s a 36-foot, hand-crafted masterpiece with detailed carvings and 30 figures of various animals, including horses, reindeer, rabbits, zebras, and more. Prices: Adult: $2.00, Child: $6.00, Additional Rides: $2.00 After the First Ride Museum of Illusions Orlando Enter the fascinating world of illusions which will trick your confidence in senses, but amaze you by doing it; the world that will confuse you completely, but also educate you… Visit the Museum of Illusions Orlando and you will be thrilled because nothing is what it seems, especially not HERE! Price: $24.99 per person Gatorland Come on out and enjoy all the alligator awesomeness of a day at Gatorland, “The Alligator Capital of the World!” 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 our Breeding Marsh home. We even have the largest collection of extremely rare white leucistic alligators. But, Gatorland is more than just a gator park! Enjoy the free-flight aviary, petting zoo, one-of-a-kind animal shows, and more. Price: Adult $29.99, Child (3-12) $19.99 Max Action Park Orlando With its cutting-edge VR technology and collaborative experiences, Max Action Arena is the perfect place for friends and family to compete and explore together. Located at ICON Park Orlando, this is an extreme fun center featuring free-roam Virtual Reality, Axe Throwing, Adventure Rooms, Escape Room and more. 15 Minute Virtual Reality Price: $25.00 per person 30 Minute Axe Throwing Price: $25.00 per person 25 Minute Adventure Rooms Price: $25.00 per person 30 Minute Escape Room Price: $25.00 per person Wild Florida Alligator & Nature Park Wild Florida Alligator Park gives visitors the opportunity to watch, touch and even feed native Florida animals, various species of tropical birds and exotic animals from all over the world. Explore an amazing park full of deer, turkey, bobcats, sloths, crocodiles, monster alligators and much more! Visit the tropical bird aviary, alligator demonstrations, gift shop and Crusher Show. Discover the Hawk Swamp boardwalk through a pristine Florida cypress swamp ecosystem. Prices: $15 per Adult, $12 per Child (Ages 13 and up are adults) Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Orlando Sure to entertain the entire family, adults and children alike will be astounded by incredibly hard to believe, but undeniably true stories from around the world at Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Orlando. Admire hundreds of artifacts, incredible art, animal oddities, pop-culture memorabilia, interactive games, and more that you won’t find anywhere else! Prices: Adults $27.99, Children $19.99 (age 3 - 11) Ripley's Mirror Maze At Ripley's Mirror Maze on I-Drive, find your way out or lose yourself in an enchanting labyrinth! Embellished with LED lights and infinity mirrors, it’s time to challenge your perception and sense of direction. Price: Adult (12+) $16.99, Child (3-11) $12.99 Andretti Karting and Games Orlando Experience the adrenaline rush of electric go-kart races with instant acceleration as you put the pedal to the metal around hairpin turns, up and down elevation changes, and long straightaways on our indoor climate-controlled tracks. The karts at Andretti Karting and Games Orlando are powerful, ergonomic, safe, and environmentally friendly plus pack enough torque to take you all the way to victory lane. ADULT RACE: 7-Minute Heat on Track 2 or Track 3. Adult Races are for drivers at least 54" Tall and either 18+ yrs old or 15+ yrs old with State Issued Driver's License or Permit. Price: $29.95 per adult INTERMEDIATE RACE: 7-Minute Heat that primarily takes place on Track 3. Intermediate Races are for drivers at least 54" tall. Recommended Minimum Age: 12 yrs old. Price: $29.95 per child JUNIOR RACE: 6-Minute Heat that takes place on Track 1. Junior Races are for drivers at least 48" Tall. Recommended Minimum Age: 7 yrs old. Price: $18.95 per child MINI MARIO RACE: 5-minute heat. Mini Mario Races are for drivers at least 36″ Tall. Maximum Weight: 90 lbs. Recommended Ages: 4-6 yrs old. Price: $13.95 per child In The Game Orlando Enjoy great attractions including a stunning Mirror Maze, 7D Motion Theater, breath-taking Virtual Reality experiences, great games, prizes, and more! In The Game Orlando is located inside the Wheelhouse at ICON Park. Right in the middle of all the action! Mirror Maze Price: $12 per person 7-D Dark Ride Price: $12 per person Arcade Games, 110 Credits Price: $25 per person Congo River Golf Play award-winning miniature golf at Congo River Golf, there's an adventure for everyone. It’s fun for the whole family! Congo River Golf has locations on I-Drive, Kissimmee, Altamonte Springs and more. Price: Ages 10+ $14.90 each, Ages 9 & under $13.15 each Monkey Joe's An indoor play space where young ones find their happy space with unlimited play on inflatable-filled jumps, obstacle courses, arcade action and a snack shack. A fun, interactive experience for the whole family. Enjoy unlimited play, affordable pricing and more at Monkey Joe's within Pointe Orlando on I-Drive. Price: $24.99 per child Winter Park Scenic Boat Tour The Winter Park Scenic Boat Tour, located on Lake Osceola in the quiet suburb less than 10 minutes from downtown Orlando, the boat tour offers hour-long, guided cruises through narrow manmade canals on the tranquil Winter Park chain. On any given tour, participants may observe large cranes swooping waterside to snag a large fish or a lazy alligator languishing on a nearby bank. Every tour guarantees plenty of swaying palms, towering cypress trees, lush ferns and a variety of flourishing sub-tropical flowers. Breathtaking views of opulent private homes and exquisite estates sprawling along the shores are also a key feature of the scenic cruise. Price: $16.00 for adults, $8.00 for children, Under 2 are free. Chocolate Kingdom Chocolate Kingdom, the Factory Adventure Tour, is an interactive journey that uncovers how chocolate transforms from the bean into the creamy, dreamy chocolate bar. Your Personal Chocolate Tour Guide joins forces with a handsome Prince and his Dragon sidekick to take guests through a Cacao Tree Greenhouse, a one-of-a-kind Chocolate Museum, a Mystical River of Chocolate and a Bean-to-the-Bar Factory utilizing old world machinery. Prices: Adults, $18.95 each, Children (Ages 4-12) $14.95 each Swan Boat Ride at Lake Eola The City of Orlando rents pedal-powered swan boats on historic Lake Eola so guests can view the park from the lake and enjoy the fountain up close. Price: $15 for a 30 minute rental, boats can seat up to five people Crayola Experience Orlando Crayola Experience Orlando located at Florida Mall, Orlando, is where the magic of Crayola comes to life! With 70,000 square feet of attractions, Crayola Experience is Florida's most colorful family destination for interactive, creative play! Families typically spend 3-4 hours exploring our 27 hands-on attractions. Go on a wonderful, whimsical adventure with our unique experiences, such as, star in your very own coloring page, name and wrap your very own Crayola crayon, embark on a 4-D coloring adventure, learn how crayons are made in a live manufacturing show, and so much more! Price: $25.99 per person Main Event at Pointe Orlando Every occasion is a celebration when you visit Main Event Entertainment, your headquarters for family FUN and entertainment at Pointe Orlando. Main Event Entertainment combines dining, state of the art bowling, high ropes adventure course, billiards, and a brand NEW laser tag arena! Come in and Eat. Play. Bowl. It’s the most fun you can have under one roof! Enjoy unlimited play, all day, including bowling, lazer tag, and gravity ropes. Full details here. Price: $22.99 per guest Orlando Auto Museum at Dezerland Action Park Visit Orlando Auto Museum to see the country’s largest auto museum which is home to more than 2,000 vehicles worth over $200 million, featuring everything from military vehicles used in combat to cars made famous by television and movies and vehicles from a variety of decades and countries around the world. Prices: $29.99 per adult, $20.95 per child (age 4 - 12) Karting Orlando at Dezerland Action Park Enjoy Florida’s longest and fastest indoor Go Kart track in state-of-the-art electric Go Karts at Karting Orlando. Adult track includes Intermediate, Pro and Legend Races. Cadet Track includes Junior races. Prices: 1 Adult Track $26.95, 1 Junior Track*$18.95 Putting Edge - Glow In The Dark Mini Golf Located at Dezerland Action Park on I-Drive, Putting Edge is a “Black Lit” courses, offering a dizzying universe full of fun, imagination, and activity. You will be immersed in a kaleidoscope of dazzling “Glow-in-the-Dark” colors, images and sounds, rocking your senses in extraordinary and unbelievable ways. Price: $15.50 per person The Pinball Palace at Dezerland Action Park The Pinball Palace is located at Dezerland Action Park on I-Drive. This is the largest pinball arcade in Florida, home to vintage vibes and timeless memories in the making, featuring over 70 classic pinball machines. Enjoy unlimited access for an entire day for only $25.00 per person. Price: $25.00 per person. Jumpstart Trampoline Park at Dezerland Action Park Jump Start features 20,000 square feet of fun, adventure and excitement with Dodge Ball, Super Slam, Trampoline Courts, and more. Located at Dezerland Action Park, enjoy unlimited fun, all day for $29.95 at Jumpstart. Price: $29.95 per person Mortem Manor Haunted Attraction Located in Old Town Kissimmee, Mortem Manor is the only year-round haunted attraction! Named "One of America's Scariest Haunted Attractions". Journey through Mortem Manor, two floors of an old victorian themed haunted attraction filled with scares, thrills and fun. Featuring live actors, animatronics and state-of-the-art special effects. Price: $18.00 per person Topgolf Orlando At Topgolf Orlando, enjoy our climate-controlled hitting bays for year-round comfort with HDTVs in every bay. Using complimentary clubs or your own, take aim at the giant outfield targets and our high-tech balls will score themselves. Half-off game play every Tuesday at Topgolf. No coupons, no random specials, no discount codes to remember — just a once-a-week deal where all the golf is half-off. It’s that simple. Price: $18.50 per bay, up to 6 can play! (until 12 pm) Price: $23.50 per bay, up to 6 can play! (12 - 5 pm) Price: $29.50 per bay, up to 6 can play! (5 pm - close) Boardwalk Bowl Boardwalk Bowl offers 80 lanes of mega fun at the largest bowling center in the southeast! Boardwalk Bowl was made for all bowling lovers – From the pros and league bowlers to open-play guests. Monday - Friday, from 9 am - 5 pm, you can enjoy an hour of bowling for only $18 per lane. Price: $18.00 per lane Harry P. Leu Gardens Explore an amazing botanical oasis covering nearly 50-acres, and only minutes from Downtown Orlando. Each garden at Harry P. Leu Gardens is designed specifically to further the gardens mission: inspire visitors to appreciate and understand plants. The garden and historical home were deeded to the City of Orlando in 1961 by Mr. Harry P. Leu and his wife, Mary Jane. Admission ticket includes one single-day admission to select garden areas and Historic Leu House Museum guided tours. Price: $15 for adults, $10 for children (ages 4-17) Orlando Museum of Art Along with showcasing local, national and international works of art, Orlando Museum of Art has two discovery centers for children. The mission of the museum is to inspire creativity, passion and intellectual curiosity by connecting people with art and new ideas. Price: $20 for adults, $12 for seniors (65+), $8 for children ages 6-17, Children ages 5 and under are free Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens See more than 500 animals, including rare and endangered species at Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens, as well as 23 acres of lush natural beauty. Price: $19.95 for adults, $15.95 for seniors, $13.95 for children ages 3-12 Crayola Experience Orlando Crayola Experience Orlando located at Florida Mall, Orlando, is where the magic of Crayola comes to life! With 70,000 square feet of attractions, Crayola Experience is Florida's most colorful family destination for interactive, creative play! Families typically spend 3-4 hours exploring our 27 hands-on attractions. Go on a wonderful, whimsical adventure with our unique experiences, such as, star in your very own coloring page, name and wrap your very own Crayola crayon, embark on a 4-D coloring adventure, learn how crayons are made in a live manufacturing show, and so much more! Price: $25.99 per person Orlando StarFlyer The Orlando StarFlyer is the world’s tallest stand-alone swing ride attraction standing 450 feet high. It has 24 seats (12 x 2 seats), has no age limit, has no weight limit (you must be able to fit the seat safely and fasten the seat belt/lap belt properly), and the minimum height for the ride is 44 inches which makes this a unique attraction that appeals to the young and old and the adventurous and not so adventurous. A family friendly high thrill experience. Price: $12.21 per person Old Town Kissimmee Slingshot & Vomatron Visit Old Town and you'll be sure to see Old Town Kissimmee Slingshot & Vomatron high in the sky! You take your seat in Slingshot and buckle up. Then you hear the giant Spring Machine groaning with power as your seat tilts back. Your heart is pounding and your mind is racing….then BBOOOMMM….you are catapulted over 360 feet into the air, straight up reaching speeds of 0 – 100 mph in less than 2 seconds, then you experience weightlessness for a split second before you freefall back towards the ground. And wait…the steel cables and giant Spring Machine then grab you and launch you straight back up to do it all over again. The Vomatron is best described as a 200-foot, giant propeller with seats on each end powered by six huge electric motors. A similar mechanism was used by NASA to train astronauts for space flight. The Vomatron rotates riders at speeds up to 70 mph as individual capsules spin putting 4Gs of force on the riders. And just when a rider thinks they’ve conquered the Vomatron, it then spins in reverse order with the same degree of intensity! Prices: Slingshot $30.00 per person Prices: Vomatron $25.00 per person Want even more fun? Check out our list of 75 FREE things to do in Orlando! For the very latest news and information from Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date on our socials, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, your free guide to Orlando. Please Note: Gotta Go Orlando is your free guide to all the amazing happenings in Orlando. Every day we offer the most up to date news and information on the best of Orlando and Central Florida. We are supported by our advertisers via digital ads, sponsored content, and affiliate links, articles may be paid for, or contain affiliate links where we could earn money if you purchase products or services via a link our site.

The popular Holiday Inn & Suites Across From Universal Orlando has an updated look thanks to the completion of a multi-million-dollar renovation. Holiday Inn & Suites Across from Universal Orlando, a Universal Partner Hotel, has announced the completion of amulti-million-dollar renovation. The renovation encompassed modernizations to all guest rooms and suites, the lobby, and all meeting and event venue spaces. Upon arrival at the hotel, guests are welcomed by a revitalized modern and contemporary lobby, featuring abstract art and accent décor blended with signature brand elements. A new communal table is centralized in the lobby, surrounded by other ample seating areas for guests to kick back and relax. Guests are also introduced to the new 'coral coastal' color palette, which carries throughout the hotel with shades of neutral gray complemented by pops of deep blue and bright coral to provide a bright and fresh atmosphere. Inside the hotel's renovated 239 guestrooms and 151 suites, new seating creates a home-like feeling in the living space, as well as new lighting, headboards, nightstands, built-in closets, dressers, 55-inch TVs, and desks. Accommodations also boast new modern kitchenettes with mini-fridges, microwaves (suites only), and Keurig machines. Visitors can also relax in the hotel's courtyard patio and embrace the tropical, modern feeling embodied by the updated landscaping, which includes river rock and wood bark grounding spotted with colorful flora. The hotel's 13,000 square feet of meeting and event space, including the Grand Ballroom and Junior Ballroom, was completely redesigned with new paint, carpet, lighting, furnishings, and window treatments. From corporate meetings to weddings, the hotel's event spaces can be arranged in various ways to host up to 500 guests. In addition, modern cabinetry and stone tops were added to the Star Quarter's Boardroom and Actor's Room, perfect for small gatherings. Located in the heart of Orlando's entertainment district at 5916 Caravan Ct. Orlando, Florida 32819, Holiday Inn & Suites Across from Universal Orlando lies within walking distance of Universal Orlando Resort. The hotel also provides complimentary scheduled shuttle service to Universal Orlando Resort for all registered guests and is just a short drive from International Drive, where visitors can explore the best shopping, dining, and entertainment in the city. For more details and to book click here. For the very latest news and information from Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date on our socials, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, your free guide to Orlando. Please Note: Gotta Go Orlando is your free guide to all the amazing happenings in Orlando. Every day we offer the most up to date news and information on the best of Orlando and Central Florida. We are supported by our advertisers via digital ads, sponsored content, and affiliate links, articles may be paid for, or contain affiliate links where we could earn money if you purchase products or services via a link our site.

The brand new, first-of-its-kind, $1 billion luxury vacation rental destination Evermore Orlando Resort being developed only minutes away from Walt Disney World in Lake Buena Vista has reached an important milestone. Opening in December 2023, The Evermore Orlando Resort which will also feature a luxurious Conrad Hotel, a first for the Central Florida area has celebrated a key construction milestone as partners from Evermore, Dart Interests and D.L. Meacham Construction topped off its signature water feature, the stunning Evermore Bay, by ceremonially emptying water into the 8-acre lagoon. The process of filling Evermore Bay with water began nine weeks ago, with a total of more than 17 million gallons of water filled at 1,050 gallons per minute. The lagoon is twelve feet at its deepest point, and is located in the center of Evermore Orlando Resort. Located in the center of the new Evermore Orlando Resort, Evermore Bay is a crystalline water amenity by Crystal Lagoons – the first in the Orlando area. Evermore Bay will feature a stunning 20-acre tropical beach complex with zero-entry swim areas, bars, cabanas, private fire-pits, and an aquatic adventure area including waterslide, rope swing, and watersports. The new development. Evermore Orlando Resort is an 1,100-acre, billion-dollar-plus project located on Winter Garden Vineland Road, only minutes from Disney Springs. Newly built from the ground up, the Evermore Resort is a comprehensive redevelopment of the former Villas of Grand Cypress Golf Resort and is completely reimagining the needs of families, friends, and business groups traveling together. Conceptualized on the premise that one size does not fit all, the unique combination of diverse and sophisticatedly-designed vacation rental and luxury hotel accommodations, paired with best-in-class amenities and intuitive service, in a wholly resort-owned environment empowers travelers to design their ideal travel experience from start to finish. Evermore Orlando Resort, the luxury vacation rental destination, and Conrad Orlando the latest addition to Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton's luxury hotel brand, today announced they are now accepting reservations for stays beginning from February 5, 2024. BOOK HERE! Mindful to create a thoughtful booking experience, Evermore's reservation booking system allows guests to easily imagine their large party in their desired accommodation with a 'Heads in Beds' visualization tool, split payments with other guests in their party, and independently manage their unit guest list. The technology also allows the non-booking members of the travel party to get involved as much or as little as they would like. The burden is no longer solely on the travel planner as it allows each member of the party to design a dream vacation that satisfies the preferences of each guest as well as the group overall. Evermore’s first phase will open with nearly 1,500 bedrooms spread among an array of stay experiences, from single homes to villas, flats and hotel guestrooms. The plans include 69 houses ranging in size from five to eleven bedrooms. All houses come with Private heated pool Full-sized washer & dryer Outdoor summer kitchen with gas grill Oversized common gathering spaces In-room safes Beyond vacation homes, the resort complex will also offer 76 four-bedroom flats, 41 two, and four-bedroom villas and the luxury Conrad hotel. The Conrad Orlando at Evermore will debut with 433 rooms, including 51 suites and 10 family suites offering “oversized accommodations.” Other amenities include 40,000 square feet of indoor meeting space, a spa and numerous dining options, including a rooftop experience. "As we prepare to open Conrad Orlando later this year, we are excited to debut the Conrad brand and evolve our offerings in one of the most sought-after destinations," said Danny Hughes, Executive Vice President and President, Americas, Hilton. "Conrad Orlando's exceptional service paired with the wide range of amenities at Evermore Orlando Resort will provide our guests with an unforgettable experience." At the heart of the resort all guests can enjoy a 20-acre tropical beach complex and Evermore Bay, an eight-acre water amenity by Crystal Lagoons. The surrounding beach areas will include zero-entry swim areas, bars, cabanas, private fire-pits and an aquatic adventure area with a waterslide, rope swing and a variety of watersports. Other amenities will include a food hall and gourmet market, a casual restaurant with views overlooking both the golf course and bay, and a two-story Boathouse that will serve weddings and private events. The famed Scottish Links Course, Jack Nicklaus' signature 18-hole Grand Cypress golf course will continue to challenge golf enthusiasts along with a newly reconfigured 18-hole Nicklaus Design course that will open with the resort and continue to pay homage to the legacy of golf excellence at Grand Cypress. The entire resort complex will offer event professionals over 150,000 square feet of indoor/outdoor event, with Conrad Orlando offering over 65,000 square feet of event space, including 19 meeting rooms. Whether looking for a conference room, ballroom or an outdoor location, the resort offers many options for meeting and event planners. The Boathouse and garden lawn nestled on the bay's edge will provide a sophisticated Orlando wedding and event locale with a classic Chris-Craft boat for private use. The resort, in partnership with Siemens, offers 11 custom branded VersiCharge Ultra DC fast Electric Vehicle charging stations across the property. 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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As the temperature rises outside, so does the number of passengers at Orlando International Airport, with the 4th of July holiday indicating an increase at MCO throughout the summer. The busy 4th of July travel period has landed at Orlando international Airport, with bosses advising travellers to arrive at least 3 hours prior to their flight. The 13-day, July 4th travel period is well underway and early predictions are that MCO will see a 16 percent rise in passengers this year over last. “We are projecting approximately 2 million passengers during the upcoming break,” says Kevin Thibault, Chief Executive Officer of the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority. “With the expected increase in traffic, our teams are fully staffed and ready to assist passengers as needed. We also advise, due to the volume, that passengers allow themselves plenty of time when coming to the airport. During the holiday, all parking lots, including West Park Place on Tradeport Drive, will be available to accommodate passengers. Please check our website at https://www.orlandoairports.net/ for the latest information on parking availability. Drivers waiting on a passenger should use the South and North Cell Phone lots, which are free and have restrooms for convenience. Do not circle around! Check for parking availability prior to your arrival. 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.

Orlando has so many things to see and do, including a never ending choice of attractions, and best of all there is so much to enjoy that won't break the bank! Orlando has a fun selection of attractions that are not only amazing things to do, but are budget-friendly too! Check out our list of activities in Orlando for under $20 per person. All prices listed are online prices, with booking required online for many attractions. The Best Things To Do in Orlando for $20 or less! Ripley's Mirror Maze At Ripley's Mirror Maze on I-Drive, find your way out or lose yourself in an enchanting labyrinth! Embellished with LED lights and infinity mirrors, it’s time to challenge your perception and sense of direction. Tickets: Adult (12+) $16.99, Child (3-11) $12.99 Carousel On the Promenade at ICON Park There is nothing more spectacular than the Carousel on the Promenade! It’s a 36-foot, hand-crafted masterpiece with detailed carvings and 30 figures of various animals, including horses, reindeer, rabbits, zebras, and more. Tickets: Adult: $2.00, Child: $6.00, Additional Rides: $2.00 After the First Ride Mirror Maze at In The Game At In The Game ICON Park enjoy great new attractions including a stunning Mirror Maze, 7-D Dark Ride, great games, prizes and more! Price: $12 each 7-D Dark Ride at In The Game At In The Game ICON Park enjoy great new attractions including a stunning Mirror Maze, 7-D Dark Ride, great games, prizes and more! Price: $12 each Congo River Golf Play award-winning miniature golf at Congo River Golf, there's an adventure for everyone. It’s fun for the whole family! Congo River Golf has locations on I-Drive, Kissimmee, Altamonte Springs and more. Price: Ages 10+ $14.90 each, Ages 9 & under $13.15 each Winter Park Scenic Boat Tour The Winter Park Scenic Boat Tour, located on Lake Osceola in the quiet suburb less than 10 minutes from downtown Orlando, the boat tour offers hour-long, guided cruises through narrow manmade canals on the tranquil Winter Park chain. On any given tour, participants may observe large cranes swooping waterside to snag a large fish or a lazy alligator languishing on a nearby bank. Every tour guarantees plenty of swaying palms, towering cypress trees, lush ferns and a variety of flourishing sub-tropical flowers. Breathtaking views of opulent private homes and exquisite estates sprawling along the shores are also a key feature of the scenic cruise. Price: $16.00 for adults, $8.00 for children, Under 2 are free. Chocolate Kingdom Chocolate Kingdom, the Factory Adventure Tour, is an interactive journey that uncovers how chocolate transforms from the bean into the creamy, dreamy chocolate bar. Your Personal Chocolate Tour Guide joins forces with a handsome Prince and his Dragon sidekick to take guests through a Cacao Tree Greenhouse, a one-of-a-kind Chocolate Museum, a Mystical River of Chocolate and a Bean-to-the-Bar Factory utilizing old world machinery. Prices: Adults, $18.95 each, Children (Ages 4-12) $14.95 each Swan Boat Ride at Lake Eola The City of Orlando rents pedal-powered swan boats on historic Lake Eola so guests can view the park from the lake and enjoy the fountain up close. Price: $15 for a 30 minute rental, boats can seat up to five people Main Event at Pointe Orlando Discover Main Event on I-Drive at Pointe Orlando, Monday Night Madness includes Bowling, Billiards, Mini Golf, Gravity Ropes and more. All you can play activities or games are just $12.99 per person after 4pm on Mondays! Price: $12.99 per guest Putting Edge - Glow In The Dark Mini Golf Located at Dezerland Action Park on I-Drive, Putting Edge is a “Black Lit” courses, offering a dizzying universe full of fun, imagination, and activity. You will be immersed in a kaleidoscope of dazzling “Glow-in-the-Dark” colors, images and sounds, rocking your senses in extraordinary and unbelievable ways. Price: $15.50 per person The Pinball Palace The Pinball Palace is located at Dezerland Action Park on I-Drive. This is the largest pinball arcade in Florida, home to vintage vibes and timeless memories in the making, featuring over 70 classic pinball machines. Enjoy one hour of unlimited access for only $15.00 per person. Price: $15.00 per person. Jumpstart Trampoline Park Jump Start features 20,000 square feet of fun, adventure and excitement with Dodge Ball, Super Slam, Trampoline Courts, and more. Located at Dezerland Action Park, enjoy 30 minutes of unlimited fun for $18.95 at Jumpstart. Price: $18.95 per person Mortem Manor Haunted Attraction Located in Old Town Kissimmee, Mortem Manor is the only year-round haunted attraction! Named "One of America's Scariest Haunted Attractions". Journey through Mortem Manor, two floors of an old victorian themed haunted attraction filled with scares, thrills and fun. Featuring live actors, animatronics and state-of-the-art special effects. Price: $18.00 per person Topgolf Orlando At Topgolf Orlando, enjoy our climate-controlled hitting bays for year-round comfort with HDTVs in every bay. Using complimentary clubs or your own, take aim at the giant outfield targets and our high-tech balls will score themselves. Half-off game play every Tuesday at Topgolf. No coupons, no random specials, no discount codes to remember — just a once-a-week deal where all the golf is half-off. It’s that simple. Price: $18.50 per bay, up to 6 can play! (until 12 pm) Boardwalk Bowl Boardwalk Bowl offers 80 lanes of mega fun at the largest bowling center in the southeast! Boardwalk Bowl was made for all bowling lovers – From the pros and league bowlers to open-play guests. Monday - Friday, from 9 am - 5 pm, you can enjoy an hour of bowling for $18 per lane. Price: $18.00 per lane Harry P. Leu Gardens Explore an amazing botanical oasis covering nearly 50-acres, and only minutes from Downtown Orlando. Each garden at Harry P. Leu Gardens is designed specifically to further the gardens mission: inspire visitors to appreciate and understand plants. The garden and historical home were deeded to the City of Orlando in 1961 by Mr. Harry P. Leu and his wife, Mary Jane. Admission ticket includes one single-day admission to select garden areas and Historic Leu House Museum guided tours. Price: $15 for adults, $10 for children (ages 4-17) Orlando Museum of Art Along with showcasing local, national and international works of art, Orlando Museum of Art has two discovery centers for children. The mission of the museum is to inspire creativity, passion and intellectual curiosity by connecting people with art and new ideas. Price: $20 for adults, $12 for seniors (65+), $8 for children ages 6-17, Children ages 5 and under are free Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens See more than 500 animals, including rare and endangered species at Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens, as well as 23 acres of lush natural beauty. Price: $19.95 for adults, $15.95 for seniors, $13.95 for children ages 3-12 Ice Factory of Central Florida ​It might surprise you to know that right here in the heat and humidity of Central Florida, you can enjoy daily public skating sessions at the Ice Factory, the kids will love it and yes, it's really cool! The Ice Factory is conveniently located just off of the Florida Turnpike exit 244 in Kissimmee. Price: $18.00 per person Orlando StarFlyer The Orlando StarFlyer is the world’s tallest stand-alone swing ride attraction standing 450 feet high. It has 24 seats (12 x 2 seats), has no age limit, has no weight limit (you must be able to fit the seat safely and fasten the seat belt/lap belt properly), and the minimum height for the ride is 44 inches which makes this a unique attraction that appeals to the young and old and the adventurous and not so adventurous. A family friendly high thrill experience. Price: $12.21 per person Want even more fun? Check out our list of 75 FREE things to do in Orlando! 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. 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If you love Lego or are a fan of brightly coloured burger buns then a new pop-up restaurant experience is coming to Orlando for two days only. Hosted by Explore Hidden, a fun family-friendly pop-up restaurant called Brick Burger is coming to Orlando, with organisers describing the experience as a one-of-a-kind experience that allows you to unleash your creativity and build your burger masterpiece from a selection of colourful and delicious bricks. The pop-up restaurant will be located at an undisclosed location on Jeff Fuqua Blvd, near Orlando International Airport for two days only, on September 2 - 3, 2023. The menu includes a range of classic and specialty bricks, featuring juicy beef patties, crispy chicken fillets, and even veggie options on colored buns, shaped like LEGO’s iconic plastic bricks. For families with young children, the restaurant will include menu options for the little ones. The brick-themed restaurant will include colourful brick walls, LEGO-themed furniture, and even a brick building station where you can create your own brick designs. To dine at the restaurant, you have purchase a ticket which costs $47 per person and include one burger and one soft drink, beer, or wine. After booking, you will receive a link for table reservation. Brick Burger is also making stops in other cities, including Chicago, New York, Boston, Cleveland, San Diego, Austin, Indianapolis and Columbus. For more details on the experience, it is listed on the Explore Hidden 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.

The Eat to the Beat Concert Series is back for the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, and now we have the details and pricing for the popular dining packages. The Eat to the Beat Concert Series is bringing the heat to the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival starting July 27, and Walt Disney World have just released the details for this year's dining packages. With a dining package, you enjoy a meal and secure a guaranteed seat to an Eat to the Beat concert! A meal at participating restaurants includes: At Spice Road Table: 2 small plates, a shared dessert platter and a nonalcoholic beverage All other participating restaurants: an appetizer, entrée and dessert—or one full buffet/family-style meal (where applicable)—as well as a nonalcoholic beverage Akershus Royal Banquet Breakfast Adults $64 $41 Children Lunch and Dinner Adults $74 Children $48 Biergarten Adults $60 Children $34 Coral Reef Restaurant Adults $69 Children $27 Garden Grill Restaurant Breakfast Adults $53 Children $34 Lunch and Dinner Adults $66 Children $43 Le Cellier Adults $95 Children $36 Regal Eagle Smokehouse (same-day dining packages only) Adults $35 Rose and Crown Dining Room Adults $59 Children $25 Spice Road Table Adults $47 Children $20 The concert this year feature fan-favorites including Sheila E. and Hanson, while festival newcomers Orianthi, Phillip Phillips, The Bacon Brothers, We The Kings and more bring new flavor to this year’s menu of talent. As in previous years, local bands will take the stage Tuesday - Thursday so you can enjoy delicious eats and fun beats all week long! Here is the full list of artists performing this year: July 28-29 – Orianthi (NEW) July 30-31 – For King & Country (NEW) Aug. 4-5 – Southern Avenue Aug. 6-7 – Tiffany Aug. 11-12 – Ruben Studdard with Haley Reinhart Aug. 13-14 – The Bacon Brothers (NEW) Aug. 18-21 – Joey Fatone & Friends Aug. 25-26 – Ayron Jones (NEW) Aug. 27-28 – Phillip Phillips (NEW) Sept. 1-2 – Baha Men Sept. 3-4 – MercyMe Sept. 8-9 – Ray Parker Jr. Sept. 10-11 – Tobymac Sept. 15 – Celebrity Latin Talent Sept. 16 – Celebrity Latin Talent Sept. 17-18 – Raul Acosta and Oro Solido (NEW) Sept. 22-23 – Los Amigos Invisibles Sept. 24-25 – 98 ° Sept. 29 – Oct. 2 – Boyz II Men Oct. 6-7 – Mark Wills Oct. 8-9 – Sugar Ray Oct. 13-14 – Hoobastank Oct. 15-16 – Air Supply Oct. 20-21 – Taylor Dayne Oct. 22-23 – Billy Ocean Oct. 27-30 – Hanson Nov. 3-4 – We The Kings (NEW) Nov. 5-6 – Sheila E. Nov. 10-11 – Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Nov. 12-13 – 38 Special Find out more by visiting TasteEPCOT.com. To experience the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, guests must have both valid admission and a park reservation for EPCOT on the same date. 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.

An exciting new Nighttime Holiday Party. Disney Jollywood Nights is coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios this holiday season, and now we know the price! Earlier this month, Walt Disney World Resort, announced a new nighttime event for the holidays, featuring jolly experiences, glittering sights, sounds and scrumptious sweet treats. Plus, thrill to the return of fan-favorite Disney holiday traditions. The event sounds amazing, but we did not know the price, until today.... Disney Jollywood Nights is a new, separately ticketed event from 8:30 pm - 12:30 am on 10 select nights November 11 - December 20, 2023. Ticket prices for this after-hours event are the same for adults, and children (ages 3 and up), with children under 3 free. Here are all the dates and tickets: November 11: $159 November 18: $159 November 20: $179 November 27: $159 November 29: $159 December 4: $169 December 6: $169 December 16: $169 December 18: $169 December 20: $169 Tickets will go on sale to all guests on July 6, 2023. Read on for all the details of the new event. Get ready to dress in your holiday glam best or festive flair, dance the night away to merry mashups, indulge in divine treats and bubbling spirits, and snap selfies with iconic characters during this new festive event. For an extra dose of cheer, the party wraps with the return of the nighttime spectacular, “Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!” Experience Glimmering, Festive Entertainment At Disney Jollywood Nights. You will be able to experience holiday vibes throughout Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Disney Jollywood Nights featuring entertainment areas inspired by various genres. Welcome to Disney Jollywood Nights Welcome to Tinseltown as you enter Disney Jollywood Nights experience a DJ spinning a mix of holiday tunes and pop classics on Hollywood Boulevard. Hollywood Boulevard will feature holiday decor and cheer, including a HUGE marquee featuring Disney Jollywood Nights for you to grab a special photo. Commissary Lane Commissary Lane will come to life with a lively Latin Street Fair. There will be three Latin bands performing as part of the Fiesta en la Calle (festival in the street) on Commissary Lane. There will be festoon lights along this area, food and beverage, and street performers. Theater Of The Stars Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy will host a live holiday special at Theater of the Stars with some of their Disney friends. The spectacular holiday themed musical variety show hosted by Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy will feature special appearances from Princess Tiana, Belle, Minnie Mouse, and Mickey Mouse. Expect lots of singing and dancing, with the show featuring a live band on the stage, with singers and dancers. The show will feature a spectacular finale with Belle and the song “As Long as There’s Christmas”. Hollywood Brown Derby Encounter glitz and glamor galore within The Hollywood Brown Derby, where the restaurant will be transformed into a jazz lounge featuring a sing-along piano bar. There will be songs performed from the 20s, 30s, 40s, and 50s. Think along the lines of a swinging, speakeasy kind-of-a party! Animation Courtyard Pal around with your favorite Disney friends throughout Disney’s Hollywood Studios Meet Mickey Mouse and the rest of the iconic gang in Animation Courtyard on a hot set with holiday props. Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Pluto, and Goofy who will all feature NEW costumes have just wrapped up filming their holiday movie and they will be available for meet-and-greets with never-before-seen backdrops that will draw inspiration from modern pop culture Hollywood Tower Hotel During Disney Jollywood Nights the park will reawaken the legendary Tip Top Club, where park guests will enter the Twilight Zone... Hollywood, 1938, and enjoy an "other-worldly soiree" at The Hollywood Tower Hotel Courtyard. Amid the glitz and the glitter of a bustling young movie town at the height of its golden age, you will join a party worthy of Hollywood's elite, dance to a ghostly band, enjoy custom food and craft drinks, all the while be immersed in the Tip Top Club from the Tower of Terror. Hyperion Theater Sing-Along At the Hyperion Theater, the Frozen Sing-Along will be replaced with a special Nightmare Before Christmas show exclusive to Disney Jollywood Nights. The Hyperion Theater will be themed to A Nightmare Before Christmas and guests will experience a special sing-along show featuring appearances by both Jack Skellington and Oogie Boogie! The songs “Kidnap the Sandy Claws” and “What’s This?” will be featured and expect SNOW in the theater of course! Echo Lake Get into the spirit with your fave throwback friends including Powerline Max and Phineas and Ferb at Echo Lake where each meet-and-greet will feature its own Christmas Tree. Pixar Place Pixar Place will be transformed with a 1950s theme including food, beverage, and decor. Visit the Frozone Snow Zone where you can chill with Frozone who will make it snow, and of course, strike a pose with 1950's Edna Mode! Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM End the night with a bang – literally – when the festive favorite “Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!” returns. This Santa-sized nighttime spectacular, featuring the elf duo Wayne and Lanny from Disney Animation Studio’s “Prep and Landing,” is jam-packed with music, fireworks, special effects, and dazzling state-of-the-art projections. Disney PhotoPass Experiences Snap selfies with unique photo opportunities throughout the night! Pose with friends for holiday-themed Magic Shots and two new Disney PhotoPass experiences throughout the night. Complimentary digital downloads of your Disney PhotoPass photos captured during the event are included with the price of your ticket. Enjoy After-Hours Access To Thrilling Rides And Coasters Enjoy after-hours access to some of your favorite rides and coasters under the stars! Leave time to play as some of the park’s most exciting attractions will be available with lower wait times during the party, including Slinky Dog Dash, Rock N’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith and The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror. Revelers can be rebels too at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. The park’s newest land offers a chance to fly the iconic Millennium Falcon on Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run and be part of an epic battle between the First Order and the Resistance in Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance. (Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance will use virtual queue during Disney Jollywood Nights). Indulge In Delicious Holiday Tastes And Sips Guests can buy specialty offerings throughout the party including Spicy Korean Chicken on a Mini Funnel Cake, sweet delights including a colorful Christmas Tree Cookie Stack inspired by the iconic Echo Lake Christmas Tree. Disney Jollywood Nights will feature Classic cocktails and an assortment of specially-curated holiday beverages that will add extra cheer. Event Details Disney Jollywood Nights is a limited-capacity holiday event. Guests of select Walt Disney World Resort hotels, Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin hotels, and Shades of Green can buy tickets starting June 29. Tickets may be purchased by all guests starting July 6 on the Walt Disney World website. Ticket prices will range from $159 – $179 per person. Disney Jollywood Nights Party Dates: November: 11,18, 20, 27, 29 December: 4, 6,16,18, 20 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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Get ready for Big Ed as Busch Gardens Tampa Bay has revealed yet another new scare zone for this years Halloween event, Howl-O=Scream. Hot on the heels of announcing a new scare zone last week, BuschGardens Tampa Bay have announced yet another scare zone, Big Ed's Demolition Derby, which features a rather sinister Big Ed! Step into the twisted and adrenaline-fueled world of Big Ed's Demolition Derby. He has pulled together some of the roughest, toughest, and meanest baddies from all over Howl-O-Scream and brought them here to compete— but there’s always room for some surprise guests. Step up and see how long you can survive and navigate this automotive nightmare. The news today of a new scare zone comes on top of the news that another new scare zone, Sin City Zombies is coming to the park this year. On the outskirts of the Vegas strip lies a small town that is home to some of the best entertainers to ever live, and is overrun by zombies who run rampant. Try your luck and hope your number wins because this is one town you don’t want to lose in. Howl-O-Scream returns to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, on select nights from September 8 through until October 31, 2023, with the event taking over the entire park once again, with haunted houses, scare zones, sinister shows and more. We already know that the first house for the event is D.H. Baggums, Circus of Fear. which you can read about in this article, and now we patiently wait for another house announcement! The first haunted house that Busch Gardens Tampa Bay have announced for this years event is an all new house - D.H. Baggums, Circus of Fear. Come one, come all, to the most terrifying show you’ve ever seen! D.H. Baggum brings you all his monstrosities that are sure to make your spine tingle and your blood run cold! As unsuspecting patrons walked the midway, D.H. would capture them and take them backstage to carry out his evil plan. as you wander the midway, watch out for D.H. and his crew. don’t get distracted by the magic— you might just be the next FREAK to take the stage! Are you brave enough to be amongst the first to experience the circus of fear? Grab your tickets now for as low as $37.99 before it's too late!! Busch Gardens Howl-O-Scream returns in full force, taking over the entire park with haunted houses, scare zones, sinister shows and more. Unspeakable horror lives in every dark corner, including on Busch Gardens’ pulse-pounding thrill rides. Howl-O-Scream is bringing fear to the next level and once you’re in there’s nothing to fear but everything. Haunted Houses Dark minds have been brewing new ways to terrify those brave enough to enter our sinister haunted houses with new unsuspecting scares. Check back soon to see what will be unleashed at Howl-O-Scream 2023. Scare Zones & Unpredictable Hordes The scares are everywhere as new terrors lurk in every corner of the park. Experience screams & frights at any moment as you make your way through several scare zones. Plus, with roaming hordes, horror awaits at every twist and turn. Pulse-Pounding Attractions With exhilarating coasters and thrilling attractions, guests can take on their favorite rides in the dark in between the frights and scares of Howl-O-Scream. Bring your fears to new heights on Iron Gwazi & SheiKra, then let the adrenaline rush as you launch into the shadows of Cheetah Hunt & Tigris. Howl-O-Scream is intended for a mature audience. This event contains intense adult content such as violence, gore, and blood. Oh yes it does... 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.

Come celebrate the 4th of July with us here in Orlando, we have spectacular fireworks shows, parades, and so much more! What better way to commemorate the festive holiday than in grand fashion here in Central Florida. ​ Orlando is bursting with exciting ways to make your Independence Day crackle, from the theme parks and beyond, when you celebrate the Fourth of July in Orlando, you’re guaranteed to have a booming awesome time. ​ Wether you a local or celebrating here in Central Florida on vacation, Orlando offers a glittering choice of events, from star spangled fireworks shows in the theme parks to more intimate, red, white and blue local events, all things 4th of July are right here. Top Picks For July 4th Events In Orlando, And Centra Florida There is so much happening to Celebrate Independence Day here in Orlando, check back for more events as they get announced. Unless noted, all Independence Day events are taking place on July 4, 2023. Walt Disney World - Magic Kingdom 8:30am to 9:00am - Early Entry 9:00am to 11:00pm - Operating hours Disney’s Celebrate America! A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky A spectacular 14-minute fireworks spectacular high above Cinderella Castle on Main Street U.S.A. is presented on July 3, and July 4 at Magic Kingdom. This year's fireworks spectacular is scheduled for 9.20 pm. The Hall Of President at Magic Kingdom Who better to celebrate America’s independence with than past and present U.S. presidents? At Walt Disney World, The Hall of Presidents at Magic Kingdom Park provides a unique opportunity to see, and hear, animatronic versions of the nation’s leaders. In addition to the centerpiece, 25-minute experience, the attraction also offers a self-guided tour of various replicas and artifacts from U.S. history. Enjoy any day. The Flag Retreat at Magic Kingdom You won’t want to miss the Flag Retreat which takes place at 5:00 p.m. each day on Main Street U.S.A. where guests can pledge allegiance as the flag is lowered, this special ceremony includes a veteran being selected for the honor. Dance Parties DJ dance parties take place throughout Magic Kingdom to celebrate the 4th of July. Walt Disney World - EPCOT 8:30am to 9:00am - Early Entry 9am to 9pm - Operating hours Live Entertainment A cappella vocal group Voices of Liberty will perform numbers from the American songbook beneath the rotunda in The American Adventure Favorite Disney pals will don their "Spirit of '76" attire and meet with guests throughout the day at The American Adventure. Patriotic bites and sips in honor of the nation's birthday will be available for a limited time. At EPCOT, look for a Fourth of July Liege Waffle, available on July 4 only at Connections Café. American Adventure The American Adventure spotlights American history and heritage. The show is a journey through important moments in America’s history narrated by Audio-Animatronic figures of Benjamin Franklin and Mark Twain. Enjoy everyday. Spaceship Earth The icon will light up in red, white, and blue for the 4th of July holiday! 4th of July Fireworks A Fourth of July fireworks tag, 'The Heartbeat of Freedom," will follow the regular nightly performance of "EPCOT Forever" at 9pm. SeaWorld Orlando Enjoy a 4th of July firework spectacular on SeaWorld Orlando's large central lake with inspiring music synced to beautiful fireworks in celebration of America. View from areas like Bayside Stadium or find a spot along the water. Universal Orlando Resort Universal Studios Florida and Universal CityWalk are hosting 4th of July celebrations. Starting at 5:00 pm. guests can enjoy live music, a DJ, and themed performers within Universal Studios Florida, and in CityWalk. Guests within Universal Studios Florida will also have the opportunity to meet various characters, and at 9 pm, there will be a short fireworks display to celebrate Independence Day. Busch Gardens Tampa From June 30 - July 4, 2023 enjoy dazzling entertainment, world-class thrill rides and some of the best fireworks in Tampa for Independence Day at Busch Gardens Tampa. LEGOLAND Florida Nightly from July 2 - 4, 2023, LEGOLAND Florida presents Red, White & BOOM as families can enjoy special limited-time treats, fun activities, and a DJ Dance party that will have everybody on their feet. End the night with an unforgettable fireworks show that explodes into 3D LEGO bricks right before your eyes with special viewing glasses. Fireworks at the Fountain Lake Eola Park, Downtown Orlando 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. Red Hot & Boom Cranes Roost Park, Altamonte Springs 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. 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. Monumental 4th of July Kissimmee Lakefront Park City of Kissimmee’s Annual Monumental 4th of July Celebration 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 Lakefront Park- St Cloud 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. Great American Block Party Lake Nona Town Center Break out your red, white, and blue us 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 with prizes, pie baking contest, entertainment, food trucks, Park Pizza Brewing Bar, stilt walkers & circus performers, face painting, and much more! You won't want to miss the Patriotic Parachute Jump at dusk! 4th of July Celebration at Boxi Park Boxi Park, Lake Nona 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 Celebration Town Center 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. Metro West's Music Works July 4th Celebration Metro West Golf Club 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! Ovideo Mall's 4th of July Fireworks Ovideo Mall 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! Saturday, July 1, 2023. Red, White & Blue Americana Events 2023 Downtown Winter Garden 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 Old Town Kissimmee 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. July 4th Weekend Celebration & Fireworks Spectacular Sunset Walk Kissimmee 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! Free admission and free parking. 4 days of fun from Saturday July 1 through Tuesday, July 4. 19th Annual All American Kids Parade Winter Garden Winter Garden Masonic Lodge 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 Newton Park on Lake Apopka 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 Lake Minneola, Clermont 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 Downtown Sanford 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 Downtown Avalon Park. 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 Central Winds Park, Winter Springs 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 Rural Heritage Center, Geneva 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. 4th of July Party Veranda Thornton Park Enjoy Live Music, Food, Drinks, Shopping at 4th of July Party at The Veranda at Thornton Park. Thunder on the Ridge Haines City 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. Rockin' Freedom Fest Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park, Winter Haven 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. Red, White & Kaboom Lake Mirror, Lakeland Celebrate on July 3, 2023 downtown at The City of Lakeland’s annual Red, White & Kaboom event. 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. Davenport 4th of July Celebration Lewis Mathews Sports Complex, Davenport Join the City of Davenport for live entertainment, food vendors, and a fireworks display at 9:15 p.m. Winter Park 28th Annual 4th of July Celebration Winter Park 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 Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art 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 Vance Harmon Park Amphitheater, Poinciana The Fireworks Spectacular 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 Apopka Amphitheater 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! City of Longwood's Independence Day Celebration Reiter Park, Longwood The City of Longwood invites you to save the date for its Independence Day Celebration: Rock, Freedom, and Fireworks on Saturday, July 1 from 5p-9p featuring live music, food trucks, a kid’s zone, a full bar, and fireworks show. Taking place on Saturday, July 1, 2023. Delaney Church's July 4th Ice Cream & Fireworks Party 1919 Delaney Ave, Orlando Enjoy an amazing Community Star-Spangled Celebration 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. 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