Titans of American classic rock ZZ Top and Lynyrd Skynyrd announced their first co-headlining tour – ‘The Sharp Dressed Simple Man Tour’ last December, taking over twenty-two cities in North America this Summer, but now the rockers have announced that they have added a date at MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre on Saturday, July 22! Produced by Live Nation, the ‘Sharp Dressed Simple Man’ tour kicks off on Friday, July 21 at iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach, and the bands have added the stop in Tampa before heading to Alpharetta, GA on Sun July 23. Also coming along for the ride is Uncle Kracker! Live Nation Presale begins this Thursday, April 6 at 10am, Code: VINYL, with general tickets on sale Friday, April 7 at 10 am. ABOUT ZZ TOP “That Little Ol’ Band From Texas” has been at it for well over a half century delivering rock, blues and boogie on stage and studio to millions of devoted fans. With iconography as distinctive as their sound, ZZ TOP is globally recognized with their beards, hotrod cars, spinning guitars and that magic keychain, all of which transcend geography and language. It was in 1969 Houston when ZZ TOP coalesced from the core of two rival bands, Billy Gibbons’ Moving Sidewalks and Frank Beard and Dusty Hill’s American Blues. ZZ Top's 1973 release, Tres Hombres, catapulted them to national attention with the hit “La Grange,” still one of the band’s signature pieces today. Eliminator, their 1983 album was something of a paradigm shift for ZZ TOP. Their roots blues skew was intact and added to the mix came their hightech-age trappings that soon found a visual outlet with such tracks as “Sharp Dressed Man” and “Legs” on the nascent MTV. It was one of the record industry’s first albums to have been certified Diamond, far beyond Gold and Platinum, a reflection of sales exceeding 10 million units. As a touring outfit, they’ve been without peer over the past five decades, having performed before millions of fans over four continents and have been the subject of their own Grammy-nominated documentary titled That Little Ol’ Band From Texas. The band’s line-up of the bearded Gibbons and Hill and Beard, who ironically is clean shaven, remained intact for more than 50 years. When Dusty temporarily departed the tour in the summer of 2021, Elwood Francis entered the picture accepting the directive from Dusty to be the perfect choice to stand in on the bass-guitar and now handles the low-end duties for the band for the present as well as into the future. The elements that keep ZZ TOP fresh, enduring can be summed up in the three words of the band’s internal mantra: “Tone, Taste and Tenacity”. As genuine roots performers, they have few peers. Their influences are both the originators of the form – Muddy Waters, B.B. King, Jimmy Reed, et al – as well as the British blues rockers and Jimi Hendrix who emerged generations before ZZ’s ascendance. They have sold hundreds of millions of records over the course of their career, have been officially designated as Heroes of The State of Texas, inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (by Keith Richards, no less) and have been referenced in countless cartoons and sitcoms. They are true rock icons and, against all odds, they’re really just doing what they’ve always done. ZZ TOP abides! ABOUT LYNYRD SKYNYRD As Lynyrd Skynyrd approaches the 50th anniversary of the band’s critically acclaimed debut album ‘Pronounced 'Lĕh-'nérd 'Skin-'nérd’ in 2023, they resonate as deeply with their multi-generational fan base today as when they first emerged out of Jacksonville, Florida in 1973. Few ensembles have had the deep impact in creating a lifestyle as Skynyrd has. The band travels forward with a primary mission of celebrating a legacy that honors all whom have had a resonating contribution to the lives of hundreds of millions of fans globally. Former members Ronnie Van Zant, Allen Collins, Steve Gaines, Ed King, Billy Powell, Bob Burns, Leon Wilkeson and Hughie Thomasson alongside others will forever remain significant contributors to this indelible repertoire and the band’s colorful history. Today, Lynyrd Skynyrd rocks on with a current line-up featuring Johnny Van Zant, Rickey Medlocke, Mark “Sparky” Matejka, Michael Cartellone, Keith Christopher, Peter Keys, Carol Chase and Stacy Michelle. Gary Rossington continues to have a significant presence and creative influence with the band, while making select appearances on the road. The rock and roll powerhouse continually tours, and as Van Zant shares, “It’s about the legacy of Lynyrd Skynyrd, and what it stands for, what the fans are all about. There’s nothing like getting out there playing a great show with Skynyrd and seeing people love this music.” Adds Rossington, “We’re still standing, Still keeping the music going. We wanted to do the guys who aren’t with us any more proud, and keep the name proud, too.” With a catalog of over 60 albums, billions of streams, and tens of millions of records sold, Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Lynyrd Skynyrd remain a cultural icon that appeal to all generations. As always, keep checking back with us here at Gotta Go Orlando as we continue to bring you the latest news and information from around Orlando and Central Florida You can also discover our latest news, views, and more on our socials, follow Gotta Go Orlando on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel for all the latest from Orlando's Theme Parks, Attractions and more. 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The City of Oviedo is hosting its annual Easter-themed Egg-Ceptional Family Festival on Saturday, April 8, 2023. The entire family will love the old school family fun at this Easter themed event at Center Lake Park. Start practicing your three-legged racing, potato sack jumping, and egg & spoon balancing because this year will be full of kid-friendly games and competitions! Along with the games, we will have activity tables including a coloring station and egg decorating presented by A Budget Tree Service (First 100 signups). With the purchase of a $10 wristband per child, kids can enjoy all kinds of fun activities, including: • Bounce Houses • Egg Decorating presented by A Budget Tree Service (First 100 signups on Eventbrite) • Photos with the Easter Bunny • Face Painting • Coloring Stations Diana Sacoto & Scott Garrison Real Estate, ReMax Realtor • Activity Tables • Egg & Spoon Race • Three-Legged Race • Potato Sack Race • Build - A - Stuffed Animal with Leading Edge Title (First 100 signups on Eventbrite) • Photo booth with Scott Garrison Coloring Station Wristband for children ages 2-10 can be purchased at Eventbrite.com. Cost: $10 for children ages 2-10 to participate in activities As always, keep checking back with us here at Gotta Go Orlando as we continue to bring you the latest news and information from around Orlando and Central Florida You can also discover our latest news, views, and more on our socials, follow Gotta Go Orlando on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel for all the latest from Orlando's Theme Parks, Attractions and more. Please note: Some posts may contain affiliate links which means we could earn money if you purchase products or services via our site.

There is always something new to see, do, or taste at Disney Springs! Already this month is no exception with a new store, lots of new merchandise, Easter food and drink, plus some awesome new entertainment, so dive in and see all the new additions already this April. No bothers here! The Disney 100th Anniversary Winnie the Pooh Collection is now available at Vera Bradley! hop new Disney Winnie the Pooh styles now exclusively at Vera Bradley at Disney Springs, and online. New dessert alert! The Polite Pig is serving up a decadent cheesecake with a Meyer lemon curd and fresh berries. Visit them in Town Center to pick up this sweet treat. Ready for a springtime wardrobe refresh? Shop the latest sale at Levi's and save $25 off $100, $50 off $150 or $75 off $200. Introducing the April Cocktail of the Month at Paddlefish: Zoe's Haleakala Martini! Ocean Vodka, Lemon Juice, Orgeat and Grenadine shaken & garnished with a Scored Lemon and Cherry. Get ready to groove, because it's time for a spring celebration with some Latin flair at Disney Springs! Enjoy a full selection of Latin-style music featuring salsa, bachata, and Latin-pop rhythms. Mixing the fun for these unforgettable experiences will be Yus from Ritmo 95.7 on Saturday, April 1; Laura García from Z 92.3 and Leoni of El Zol Orlando on Sunday, April 2; and Ñeco of El Zol Tampa on Monday, April 3. The DJs will be appearing between 6:30-11:30pm near the Orange Garage. The RE.UNIQLO Studio is now open at Disney Springs! UNIQLO USA now offers on-site repairs to your loved UNIQLO products for just $5, including repairs on jeans, down jackets, shirts, sweaters and button replacement. Get more information here. Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew has lots of yummy new Easter Donut this year -traditional yeast rings of joy have beeb carefully decorated with an array of various pastels, candies, and icings! Also added to their everyday lineup, the Cafe Mocha Donut is caramel iced and topped with chocolate chips, coffee buttercream, caramel, and chocolate icing to make this Everglazed donut an absolute must! Check out all the new offering in the spring menu that you can taste for yourself right now at The Edison in Disney Springs. The Prodigious Pretzel at The Edison ($15.00) – A large and sharable top knot pretzel topped with coarse sea salt and served with Edison beer cheese sauce and whole grain dijon mustard. Prohibition Chili ($15.00) – This plant-based dish features impossible meat, pinto beans, black beans, vegan cheddar cheese, onions, and red bell peppers. Prohibition Chili Burger ($25.00) – This plant-based “burger” consists of vegan chili, grilled portabello, vegan swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, and pickle on a kaiser bun. served with fries. Flat Iron Steak ($38.00) – Garlie-herb salt-rubbed 8oz Certified Angus beef, served with caramelized onions and blistered cherry tomatoes, served with truffle potato wedges. High-Voltage Chicken Sandwich ($24.00) – Made with fried chicken breast, gochujang, jalapeno lime crema, and smoked bacon on a kaiser bun, served with fries, it is the perfect recharge after a long day in Walt Disney World. Desserts ($18 each) LIGHTS-ON DULCE DE LECHE CHEESECAKE whipped cream, crunchy caramel pearls, caramel sauce IN-THE-DARK ULTIMATE CHOCOLATE LAYER CAKE chocolate mousse, crunchy ganache, salted chocolate sauce BRIGHT LEMON DEEP-DISH MERINGUE PIE graham cracker crust, vanilla meringue, blueberry compote UNOde50 has a new look! Check out the brand new look store and discover the creative world of UNOde50: unique jewelry handcrafted in Spain. New at Vivoli Il Gelato is their Easter Basket Sundae filled with vanilla gelato, chocolate sauce, twix, snickers, skittles and whipped cream! In addition to the Easter Basket, discover a Brownie Bunny Shake and a Three Musketeers Cannolie, all at Vivoli Il Gelato. An Orlando original, Gideon’s Bakehouse bake the most delicious ingredient rich, from-scratch "almost half pound" cookies that take over 24 hours to create. Every month Gideon's delight with new limited editions flavors, and for the month of April... Mourning Joe's back!! The spectacular Coffee Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookie is your April Limited Edition flavor! This handmade, almost 1/2 pound Vanilla based Cookie is filled and topped with freshly ground espresso beans and complimented with Toffee (for a sweet crunch), Dark Chocolates (for richness), and a sprinkling of sea salt harvested from Mourning Joe's tears. ⁣⁣ Get a slice of the Coffee Toffee Vanilla Bean Cake every Wednesday and Saturday, this towering behemoth features three layers of a Vanilla Coffee Bean Cake smothered in our signature thick layers of Coffee Buttercream and filled with Crunchy Toffee Pieces! The super yummy Salted Caramel Nitro Cold Brew is back, the Salted Caramel is 100% housemade and this is also Vegan and Gluten-Free. Don’t go looking down the rabbit hole for tasty treats! Fill your Easter basket with Sprinkles goodies. Peeps: Hurry and pre-order 4/3-4/4 for pick up & delivery 4/8-4/9 Chocolate Bunny: 4/3-4/9 Berries and Cream: 4/3-4/16 Easter Fancy Sprinkle: 4/3-4/9 Salt & Straw Ice Cream create new limited edition flavors every month, they have crafted well over 1200 recipes—each one teaching us something new along the way. For April they have announced The Vault Series which lets you look back at their most iconic flavors. The Vault is now open: Honey Marshmallow Rocky Road Black Olive Brittle & Goat Cheese Sweet Corn & Waffle Cones Strawberry Cilantro Lime Cheesecake Mango Habanero IPA Sorbet (v) Finally, don't miss the limited time treats for Easter at Amorette’s Patisserie, The Ganachery, and Swirls on the Water. Amorette’s Patisserie (Available through 9) Easter Petit Cake: Vanilla chiffon, berry compote, berry mousse, and cream cheese mousse (New) The Ganachery (Available through April 9) Bunny Minnie Chocolate Piñata: Milk chocolate piñata filled with Easter treats Easter Ganache Pop: Strawberry ganache pop enrobed in dark chocolate Milk Chocolate Marshmallows: Vanilla marshmallows enrobed in milk chocolate Chocolate Surprise Bunny: Milk chocolate bunny filled with marshmallow treats Swirls on the Water (Available April 1 through 30) Easter Basket Nachos: DOLE Whip raspberry, cotton candy soft-serve, jellybeans, raspberry sauce, strawberry boba, whip cream, and waffle chips (New) Cotton Candy Cone: DOLE Whip raspberry, cotton candy soft-serve, celebration cone, and sprinkles (New) 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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Metalcore powerhouse Bad Omens have announced their North American headliner, the Concrete Forever tour with support from ERRA and I See Stars. In a year that has already seen metalcore powerhouse Bad Omens sell out headlining dates on their Concrete Jungle run throughout Europe and the UK with Ghøstkid and Oxymorrons as well as deliver a highlight showing at Knotfest Australia, the band are slowing no sign of easing off the gas for their 2023 touring slate, and will take to the stage at the House of Blues Orlando with special guests Erra and I See Stars! See the show live st House of Blues Orlando on September 6. Tickets on sale this week, Live Nation Presale starts Wednesday, April 5 at 10 am, Code: VINYL. General release ticket are on sale Friday, April 7 at 10 am. Bad Omens slither through boundaries, only to ultimately choke convention in the process. The quartet— Noah Sebastian (vocals), Joakim “Jolly” Karlsson (guitar), Nick Ruffilo (bass), and Nick Folio (drums) — materialize with ghostly atmospherics, striking hooks, and the tingles of sensual high-register harmonies. Bad Omens slither through boundaries, only to ultimately choke convention in the process. Racking up over 250 million worldwide streams to-date and earning acclaim through millions of fans, Bad Omens continues to give rock music a new and distinctive shape. As always, keep checking back with us here at Gotta Go Orlando as we continue to bring you the latest news and information from around Orlando and Central Florida You can also discover our latest news, views, and more on our socials, follow Gotta Go Orlando on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel for all the latest from Orlando's Theme Parks, Attractions and more. Please note: Some posts may contain affiliate links which means we could earn money if you purchase products or services via our site.

Britain's favourite Saturday night TV show, Saturday Night Takeaway is broadcasting live to the U.K. this Saturday, April 8, from Universal Orlando Resort. ITV's Saturday Night Takeaway with Ant and Dec returned to UK screens on February 7 this year, where the presenters Ant and Dec revealed that the show would be returning to Orlando this year for its seasons finale. The news was revealed with the help of the Trolls, Shrek, Puss In Boots and the Madagascar Penquins. In the build up to this weeks finale, the show has been giving over 200 tickets away to the public for a flight to Orlando with British Airways, as well as the flights, winners of the tickets have received 6 nights accommodations at Endless Summer Resort Surfside Inn and Suites at Universal Orlando Resort,plus tickets for the parks, and $2000 per person to spend on dining and shopping at Universal CityWalk! The winners flight flew out from London Heathrow to Orlando International yesterday, April 3. with a plane packed with show winners, as well as the presenters Ant and Dec, and the production crew. Seeing the winners take off at London Heathrow was Shrek, and the Madagascar characters. This is not the first time that the show has ran this competition and broadcast live from Orlando, pre-pandemic the show has been broadcast live from Orlando several times, alternating between Universal Orlando Resort at CityWalk and on Main Street USA at Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World. The show was last broadcast from Orlando five years ago. The popular presenters of the show, Anthony "Ant" McPartlin and Declan "Dec" Donnelly are the most successful TV presenters in the UK, and are actually in the Guinness Book Of Records for "the most National Television Awards won consecutively for Best Presenter" The award was presented in January 2019, and has since been broken 3 times by Ant and Dec themselves after they won the same award 3 years consecutively as of 13 October 2022, bringing the new record to 21. 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. Please note: Some posts may contain affiliate links which means we could earn money if you purchase products or services via our site.

407 Day is a day to show support to local businesses and restaurants here in Orlando and to celebrate, Visit Orlando and the Orlando Economic Partnership will unveil a new mural in downtown Orlando to celebrate #407Day on Friday, April 7 at 10:30 am. The new mural is designed by local Orlando artist Clark Orr, with the mural's design an initiative that is part of the “Unbelievably Real” brand platform, a first-of-its-kind partnership between Visit Orlando and the Orlando Economic Partnership. “Unbelievably Real” was developed to appeal to a worldwide audience including leisure travelers, meeting planners, workforce talent and business audiences. The exciting new mural is being painted by talented muralist Kristi Burke, and will be located at Pine Street and Orange Avenue in downtown Orlando. Kirsti has shared images of the new mural on her Instagram account, which we have shared here. The mural will be a great spot for a selfie, and the closest parking options will be the Garland Ave Lot (25 S. Garland Ave) or the 55 West Garage (60 W Pine St). The #407Day celebration, inspired by Orlando’s longtime area code, has evolved through the years to encourage residents to support and celebrate their favorite local businesses by sharing posts and photos on their social media channels using #407Day. Visit Orlando President & CEO Casandra Matej will be joined by City of Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings, Orlando Economic Partnership President & CEO Tim Giuliani, and representatives from the Orlando Downtown Development Board and community stakeholders, including mural designer and Orlando resident Clark Orr. City of Orlando Poet Laureate Shawn Welcome will deliver a special poem for #407Day and the Unbelievably Real mural debut. As always, keep checking back with us here at Gotta Go Orlando as we continue to bring you the latest news and information from around Orlando and Central Florida You can also discover our latest news, views, and more on our socials, follow Gotta Go Orlando on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel for all the latest from Orlando's Theme Parks, Attractions and more. Please note: Some posts may contain affiliate links which means we could earn money if you purchase products or services via our site.

American comedian, writer, actor, and producer Anthony Jeselnik bringing his Bones and All Tour to the stage at Hard Rock Live Orlando on Thursday, November 16! He is known for his dark comedy style, which emphasizes ironic misdirection, non sequiturs, biting insults, an arrogant demeanor, and a stage persona that frequently takes amoral or psychopathic stances Tickets on sale this Friday, April 7th at 10am! Anthony Jeselnik is a stand-up comedian from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He can currently be seen on his podcast, THE JESELNIK AND ROSENTHAL VANITY PROJECT, alongside co-host Gregg Rosenthal. His most recent stand up special, FIRE IN THE MATERNITY WARD, premiered on Netflix to critical acclaim. Anthony was also the creator, host and producer of his series, GOOD TALK and THE JESELNIK OFFENSIVE on Comedy Central. He also appeared on multiple roasts for the network, most notably THE ROAST OF DONALD TRUMP and THE ROAST OF CHARLIE SHEEN. Additionally, Anthony wrote and performed the stand-up specials THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS, an hour-long for Netflix and CALIGULA, an hour-long for Comedy Central which followed his debut comedy album, SHAKESPEARE, for Comedy Central Records. He has performed on CONAN, THE TONIGHT SHOW, JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE and was a writer and the first ever stand-up comic to appear on LATE NIGHT WITH JIMMY FALLON. As always, keep checking back with us here at Gotta Go Orlando as we continue to bring you the latest news and information from around Orlando and Central Florida You can also discover our latest news, views, and more on our socials, follow Gotta Go Orlando on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel for all the latest from Orlando's Theme Parks, Attractions and more. Please note: Some posts may contain affiliate links which means we could earn money if you purchase products or services via our site.

The All-American Rejects have announced their highly anticipated return to the stage with the Wet Hot All-American Summer Tour, their first headlining tour in nearly a decade. The 27-city tour kicks off on Friday, August 11 at MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre in Tampa, and the band are bringing New Found Glory, The Starting Line, and The Get Up Kids along for the ride! “We started with a swing swing, then we were your dirty little secret, and then you thought it would end tonight so we could move along, then we gave you too much hell for denying the fact that we’re the band you listened to your entire lives whether you liked it or not,” frontman Tyson Ritter said, running through some of the band’s biggest hits. “Bring your kids this time… so they can be just like their parents.” Tickets will go on sale this week, with a Live Nation Presale on Thursday, April 6 at 10am, Code: VINYL. General tickets go on sale Friday at 10 am. The Wet Hot All-American Summer Tour was inspired by the reception to the All-American Rejects taking the stage at When We Were Young festival, the ultimate nostalgia show. Speaking on their upcoming dates, the band said: “We’ve been trying to get out on the road in a proper way for the last few years. We finally realized after playing When We Were Young that the world was ready to pull out of their ‘guilty pleasure chest’ and celebrate the soundtrack of their youth. When New Found Glory, The Starting Line, Motion City Soundtrack, and The Get Up Kids signed on, the feeling was ‘This is a celebration of summers gone by.’ It’s time to embrace the cumulative joy of growing up. First we got you to ‘Swing Swing,’ then we became your ‘Dirty Little Secret,’ and you thought ‘It Would End Tonight’ so we could ‘Move Along,’ then we ‘Gave You Hell’ for denying the fact that we’re the band you listened to your entire lives, whether you liked it or not.” As always, keep checking back with us here at Gotta Go Orlando as we continue to bring you the latest news and information from around Orlando and Central Florida You can also discover our latest news, views, and more on our socials, follow Gotta Go Orlando on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel for all the latest from Orlando's Theme Parks, Attractions and more. Please note: Some posts may contain affiliate links which means we could earn money if you purchase products or services via our site.

The Easter crowds have arrived at Walt Disney World, with this week expected to draw huge numbers of guests to the resort. Today, Monday, April 3, the first day of the Easter Week, the Disney Genie+ skip-the-line service has sold out before noon, and with crowds expecting to grow as the week progresses we can expect Genie+ to sell out throughout the Easter period. The service was priced at $29 today, which matches the highest-ever price point. As always, keep checking back with us here at Gotta Go Orlando as we continue to bring you the latest news and information from around Orlando and Central Florida You can also discover our latest news, views, and more on our socials, follow Gotta Go Orlando on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel for all the latest from Orlando's Theme Parks, Attractions and more. Please note: Some posts may contain affiliate links which means we could earn money if you purchase products or services via our site.

Earlier today, Tuesday, April 4, Genie+ smashed through the previous high price of $29, with Walt Disney World setting today's price at a massive $35 per person! Despite this Genie+ sold out in record time, with no availability left by 10 am this morning With the Easter crowds now arriving in massive numbers to Orlando, this is the second day in a row that Genie+ has sold out at Walt Disney World. With Genie+ now sold out for today, Genie+ will not resume again until tomorrow, starting at 12:01 a.m. on the day of 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. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel for all the latest from Orlando's Theme Parks, Attractions and more. Please note: Some posts may contain affiliate links which means we could earn money if you purchase products or services via our site.

Ahead of today's opening of TRON Lightcycle / Runon Tuesday, April 4, Walt Disney World Resort welcomed local Central Florida teachers and community leaders for a special preview of the attraction and announced a new donation of $100,000 to support STEM education in Orange County Public Schools. “We can always count on Disney to provide for our schools and students in innovative, fun and thoughtful ways. This generous donation will help our teachers bring STEM to life in the classroom and will help provide our students with experiences they’ll treasure for a lifetime,” said Orange County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Maria Vazquez. This latest donation builds on Disney’s long legacy of supporting local schools, students and teachers and empowering the next generation of diverse storytellers. “This continued commitment ensures that our future innovators receive the skills and hands-on experiences they need to dream about their futures, build their talents and become who they imagine they can be – which could one day lead them to a career at Disney,” said Rena Langley, Senior Vice President of Communications and Public Affairs at Walt Disney World Resort. Walt Disney World just wrapped up its 50th Anniversary celebration, which included more than $6.5 million in grants to 60+ local nonprofits. During the celebration, Walt Disney World cast personally volunteered more than 233,000 hours at local organizations through our Disney VoluntEARS Program. As always, keep checking back with us here at Gotta Go Orlando as we continue to bring you the latest news and information from around Orlando and Central Florida You can also discover our latest news, views, and more on our socials, follow Gotta Go Orlando on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel for all the latest from Orlando's Theme Parks, Attractions and more. Please note: Some posts may contain affiliate links which means we could earn money if you purchase products or services via our site.

Core memories have been uploaded for Tomorrowland cast members as they cut the ribbon to officially welcome TRON Lightcycle / Run presented by Enterprise to Magic Kingdom Park. Ahead of today's official opening of TRON Lightcycle Run, Walt Disney World cast members, the Walt Disney World Ambassadors, and park executives gathered at the new attraction early Monday, April 3 for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the new attraction's opening. Following several weeks of cast member previews, passholder previews, and a period of soft-opening, today, Tuesday, April 4, the Grid is now officially powered up, and the ride is finally open to everyone. Earlier this morning it came as no surprise that the virtual queue quickly reached capacity after just a couple of seconds! The virtual queue opened at 7 am this morning and reached capacity in around 3 seconds. Congratulations to the TRON opening team of 140+ Cast Members!! Magic Kingdom vice president Melissa Valiquette said “This 10-acre expansion of Tomorrowland is a whole new computerized frontier to explore, and another amazing opportunity to discover the thrills Walt Disney World has to offer.” TRON Lightcycle / Run is one of the fastest coasters at any Disney theme park in the world. Climb aboard your very own Lightcycle and take off on a high-speed adventure, racing against the Grid’s most menacing Programs. Surge past your fierce opponents as you attempt to cross through 8 Energy Gates and secure your team’s victory. As always, keep checking back with us here at Gotta Go Orlando as we continue to bring you the latest news and information from around Orlando and Central Florida You can also discover our latest news, views, and more on our socials, follow Gotta Go Orlando on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel for all the latest from Orlando's Theme Parks, Attractions and more. Please note: Some posts may contain affiliate links which means we could earn money if you purchase products or services via our site.