Orlando is finally going to get a taste of Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken, the chain that proclaims to serve the best dang biscuits and beyond! We first brought you the news back in November last year that Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken was making its way to Orlando, with what is to be the first of 20 planned locations in the Orlando area. Now the chain is ready to cook up its unique combination of chicken, biscuits and donuts in Winter Park, at Lakeside Crossing, 110 S. Orlando Avenue, next to Bulla Gastrobar and Sixty Vines. The new location will open its doors on Saturday, August 12, with a big grand opening celebration planned for September 9. If you've never heard of Rise, the restaurant began in North Carolina, offering southern comfort food and has been gained in popularity ever since, it's biscuits have even been named one of the best in the country by Food & Wine Magazine. Rise prides itself on crave-worthy food and are so confident in its food it proudly proclaims that it is serving the best dang biscuits & beyond! The menu for the chicken joint features specialty breakfast biscuit sandwiches with choices including Nashville hot chicken, pork sausage and buffalo chicken with blue cheese sauce. For lunch, guests can choose a Righteous Box that include chicken strips on their own with a side or biscuits and gravy served up several delicious ways! Side items include cheddar tots, crispy fried okra, cheese grits and seasoned rise fries. After your chicken you can choose from a variety of donuts including chocolate iced, cinnamon sugar, and Cheerwine. Rise already has locations in several states, including California, Virginia and Texas. The planned locations so far include the Winter Park location, with a second in downtown Orlando and another in Oviedo. For the very latest news and information from Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date on our socials, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, your free guide to Orlando. Planning your next vacation? Check out Top Villas, offering the best vacation homes, in the best resorts. Enquire or book online. Top Villas guarantee the very best rates on all luxury villas, condos & townhouses. Please Note: We are supported by our advertisers via digital ads, sponsored content, and affiliate links. Articles may be paid for, or contain affiliate links where we could earn money if you purchase products or services via a link our site

The Milk District's Sideward Brewing is hosting the first annual Brewer’s BBQ, celebrating music, food, beer, and the friends that make it! The family-owned brewery, taproom, and kitchen located at 210 N Bumby Ave, Suite C Orlando, in downtown Orlando’s Milk District neighborhood, Sideward Brewing is hosting the first annual Brewer's BBQ on August 20. They have gathering a handful of incredible chefs and brewers for a cookout inspired food and drink festival complete with live entertainment and limited edition merch. Brewers BBQ is a ticketed event. Ticket holders will receive a small plate from each of the ten participating food vendors, all-you-care-to-drink from a curated list of beers made by ten killer breweries, live entertainment, and a specialty glass only available for event goers! Tickets cost $100 each, and includes: A small plate from each of the ten local chefs All-you-care-to-drink from a curated list of beers from ten breweries Live entertainment ft. The Sh-Booms & DJ Dirt Foot Specialty glass only available for ticket holders Grab your tickets 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. Planning your next vacation? Check out Top Villas, offering the best vacation homes, in the best resorts. Enquire or book online. Top Villas guarantee the very best rates on all luxury villas, condos & townhouses. Please Note: We are supported by our advertisers via digital ads, sponsored content, and affiliate links. Articles may be paid for, or contain affiliate links where we could earn money if you purchase products or services via a link our site

Get set for a fun weekend with all the family at the Florida Kids and Family Expo, happening this weekend here in Orlando. The Florida Kids and Family Expo takes place this weekend, Saturday, August 12 - Sunday, August 13, 2023 at the Orange County Convention Center. Spend the day discovering over 200 exhibitors with schools, products, services, entertainment, and more. While you’re busy discovering all that’s possible for your family, your kids can interact with animals, meet their favorite characters, ride a pony, watch a live show, touch a truck, learn to use a lightsaber, play games, and so much more! There is simply too much to list it all. The only way to experience it is to attend! This is a full day of family fun! Tickets are $8 each in advance or $15 at the door. Get the details 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. Planning your next vacation? Check out Top Villas, offering the best vacation homes, in the best resorts. Enquire or book online. Top Villas guarantee the very best rates on all luxury villas, condos & townhouses. Please Note: We are supported by our advertisers via digital ads, sponsored content, and affiliate links. Articles may be paid for, or contain affiliate links where we could earn money if you purchase products or services via a link our site

Get ready to go the distance this January during the 2024 WDW Marathon Weekend with a first look at the finisher medals. Get ready to go the distance this January for the 2024 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend! The race weekend will include courses full of character and encouragement as you earn every mile in a weekend filled with four different races, two challenges, and inspiration at every turn. Top it all off with some fantastic bling and it’s a perfect runcation at Walt Disney World Resort! Ahead of the big race weekend, runDisney have revealed a first look at what will be awaiting runners at the finish line. Walt Disney World 5K Put one paw in front of the other as Pluto joins runners in a dog-gone exciting time for the Walt Disney World 5K. Runners will have an un-fur-gettable time on a fetching 3.1-mile course that’s perfect for the entire family, earning this paw-some finisher medal. Walt Disney World 10K Get ready to have double the fun as Chip ‘n’ Dale join runners for the Walt Disney World 10K. Runners will go nuts on a 6.2-mile adventure and say chip, chip, hooray for this medal waiting for them at the finish line. Walt Disney World Half Marathon Why you oughtta … gear up for the Walt Disney World Half Marathon with our fine feathered friends, Donald and Daisy Duck. Runners will flock to the 13.1-mile course and fly to the finish line to earn this finisher medal that will have them quacking a smile. Walt Disney World Marathon Rounding out the magical miles-filled weekend, give a chEAR for our hosts Mickey and Minnie, joining runners for the Walt Disney World Marathon. Go the distance through a 26.2-mile course to earn this exciting finisher medal. Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend Challenges More miles, more medals! Runners who are planning to go the extra mile for Goofy’s Race and a Half Challenge and the Dopey Challenge can look forward to snagging even more bling! For the very latest news and information from Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date on our socials, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, your free guide to Orlando. Planning your next vacation? Check out Top Villas, offering the best vacation homes, in the best resorts. Enquire or book online. Top Villas guarantee the very best rates on all luxury villas, condos & townhouses. Please Note: We are supported by our advertisers via digital ads, sponsored content, and affiliate links. Articles may be paid for, or contain affiliate links where we could earn money if you purchase products or services via a link our site

PAW Patrol is on a roll as the live stage show PAW Patrol Live! "Heroes Unite" is coming to Addition Financial Arena this weekend. PAW Patrol Live! is one PAWsome live stage show that your whole family will enjoy, and its coming to Orlando's Addition Financial Arena this weekend, from Friday, August 11 - Sunday, August 13, Calling all good citizens! The PAW Patrol is yelping for help as they face their greatest challenge yet. Mayor Humdinger has dognapped Robo Dog and cloned him, chasing chaos all over the world. It's up to the pups to catch these clones, rescue Robo dog and show that when the going gets "ruff," lending a paw makes you the ultimate TOP HERO! This new adventure is going to be PAWsome! Tickets are available from only $35. For the very latest news and information from Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date on our socials, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, your free guide to Orlando. Planning your next vacation? Check out Top Villas, offering the best vacation homes, in the best resorts. Enquire or book online. Top Villas guarantee the very best rates on all luxury villas, condos & townhouses. Please Note: We are supported by our advertisers via digital ads, sponsored content, and affiliate links. Articles may be paid for, or contain affiliate links where we could earn money if you purchase products or services via a link our site

PAW Patrol is on a roll in PAW Patrol Live! "Heroes Unite" coming to Addition Financial Arena August 11-13! Calling all good citizens! The PAW Patrol is yelping for help as they face their greatest challenge yet. Mayor Humdinger has dognapped Robo Dog and cloned him, chasing chaos all over the world. It's up to the pups to catch these clones, rescue Robo dog and show that when the going gets "ruff," lending a paw makes you the ultimate TOP HERO! This new adventure is going to be PAWsome! Tickets go on sale on Friday, April 14 For the very latest news and information from Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlandoas we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date on our socials, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, your free guide to Orlando. Planning your next vacation? Check out Top Villas, offering the best vacation homes, in the best resorts. Enquire or book online. Top Villas guarantee the very best rates on all luxury villas, condos & townhouses. Please Note: We are supported by our advertisers via digital ads, sponsored content, and affiliate links. Articles may be paid for, or contain affiliate links where we could earn money if you purchase products or services via a link our site

Think pink this weekend as Lake Nona celebrates Barbie and all things PINK! Put on your best pink or Barbie-inspired outfit and join Boxi Park for a dreamy beach day full of fun! Get ready to revel in a world of vibrant colors, fabulous vibes, and unforgettable moments at Boxi Beach. Taking place at Box Park on Friday, August 11, 2023 from 7 - 11 pm, tickets cost $15 each. This event +21 With a sea of blush and Barbie, immerse yourself in a kaleidoscope of decorations, from flamingos to balloons, to Instagram worthy photo ops creating a dreamy wonderland that will leave you mesmerized. Specialty welcome cocktail upon arrival so, come on and let's go party! For the very latest news and information from Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date on our socials, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, your free guide to Orlando. Planning your next vacation? Check out Top Villas, offering the best vacation homes, in the best resorts. Enquire or book online. Top Villas guarantee the very best rates on all luxury villas, condos & townhouses. Please Note: We are supported by our advertisers via digital ads, sponsored content, and affiliate links. Articles may be paid for, or contain affiliate links where we could earn money if you purchase products or services via a link our site

Yet another date has sold out for this years Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom. The opening night of this year's Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, this Friday, August 11, has now sold out. This Friday's sold out date joins the already sold out dates of August 15, 18, 22, 25, September 15, and Halloween, October 31. The majority of the dates are still available, which you can see below. Here’s a look at the currently available and sold out dates and prices: Dates And Prices The adult price is for for guests ages 10 and up, with the child prices for guests ages 3-9. Friday, August 11th — SOLD OUT Tuesday, August 15th — SOLD OUT Friday, August 18th — SOLD OUT Tuesday, August 22nd — SOLD OUT Friday, August 25th — SOLD OUT Tuesday, August 29th — $109 for adults, $99 for children Friday, September 1st — $119 for adults, $109 for children Monday, September 4th — $119 for adults, $109 for children Friday, September 8th — $119 for adults, $109 for children Sunday, September 10th — $119 for adults, $109 for children Tuesday, September 12th — $119 for adults, $109 for children Friday, September 15th — SOLD OUT Sunday, September 17th — $119 for adults, $109 for children Tuesday, September 19th — $149 for adults, $139 for children Friday, September 22nd — $149 for adults, $139 for children Sunday, September 24th — $149 for adults, $139 for children Tuesday, September 26th — $149 for adults, $139 for children Thursday, September 28th — $149 for adults, $139 for children Friday, September 29th — $149 for adults, $139 for children Sunday, October 1st — $149 for adults, $139 for children Tuesday, October 3rd — $169 for adults, $159 for children Thursday, October 5th — $169 for adults, $159 for children Friday, October 6th — $189 for adults, $179 for children Monday, October 9th — $169 for adults, $159 for children Tuesday, October 10th — $169 for adults, $159 for children Thursday, October 12th — $169 for adults, $159 for children Friday, October 13th — $189 for adults, $179 for children Sunday, October 15th — $169 for adults, $159 for children Tuesday, October 17th — $169 for adults, $159 for children Thursday, October 19th — $169 for adults, $159 for children Friday, October 20th — $189 for adults, $179 for children Sunday, October 22nd — $169 for adults, $159 for children Tuesday, October 24th — $169 for adults, $159 for children Thursday, October 26th — $169 for adults, $159 for children Friday, October 27th — $189 for adults, $179 for children Sunday, October 29th — $199 for adults, $189 for children Tuesday, October 31st — SOLD OUT Wednesday, November 1st — $199 for adults, $189 for children Read on for all the details for this years Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. This year's Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party will return to Magic Kingdom on August 11, and runs through select nights to November 1, 2023. Highlights of this years party include a new spirited pirate band and their crew taking over Adventureland, plus Max Goof and his Powerline party pack will star in all new pop-up parties throughout Magic Kingdom. Also new this year, Mickey’s Boo-to-You Parade will includeUrsula, Cruella de Vil, the Queen of Hearts, and the newly announced Sanderson Sisters Minnie Mouse, Daisy Duck, and Clarabelle. Plus, The Seven Dwarfs will be returning to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party! Read on for all the details for this years Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. Pirate Crew in Adventureland Adventureland will be taken over by a spirited pirate band and their crew. Be sure to listen for their sea shanties while their shipmates roam the land sharing tales of their explorations at sea. New Powerline Pop-Up Parties Get ready for even more chances to “Stand Out” with Max Goof and his Powerline party pack at new pop-up parties throughout Magic Kingdom before this popular crew dances onto Main Street U.S.A. ahead of Mickey’s Boo-to-You Halloween Parade. The Seven Dwarfs Return! The Seven Dwarfs will be returning to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. Even if you are a little bashful, stop by and say hello! They’ll be happy to see you. Mickey’s Boo-to-You Halloween Parade It’s good to be bad, and your favorite Disney villains are back to stride down Main Street, U.S.A. Alongside Disney heroes, the iconic Haunted Mansion graveyard diggers and Mickey’s Boo-to-You Parade will be more villainous than ever, with favorite foes Ursula, Cruella de Vil, the Queen of Hearts and the newly announced Sanderson Sisters Minnie Mouse, Daisy Duck and Clarabelle joining the frightful finale. Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular Jack-o-lanterns aren’t the only ‘Jack’ at Walt Disney World this Halloween! The Pumpkin King, a.k.a. Jack Skellington, will once again host the must-see nighttime spectacular, Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular. Enjoy projections, special effects and lighting paired with fireworks, music and iconic Disney characters, you won’t want to miss this! Trick-or-Treat Yourself to Candy and Sweets M&M’S, SKITTLES, and SNICKERS, OH MY! Guests can satisfy their sweet tooth at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party by stopping by trick-or-treating locations throughout Magic Kingdom Park. Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular The Sanderson Sisters, stars of the iconic Hocus Pocus films, will unite for an adventure and call on their comrades to summon the ultimate Hocus Pocus Party Potion during the Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular stage show at Cinderella Castle. Also during the party, you may have the opportunity to experience some of your favorite attractions including Haunted Mansion, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and the newly opened TRON Lightcycle / Run presented by Enterprise. TRON Lightcycle / Run will use a virtual queue* during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, allowing guests to enjoy all the festivities while they wait to enter the Grid. For the very latest news and information from Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date on our socials, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, your free guide to Orlando. Planning your next vacation? Check out Top Villas, offering the best vacation homes, in the best resorts. Enquire or book online. Top Villas guarantee the very best rates on all luxury villas, condos & townhouses. 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Sip and Savor is a summer celebration of Orlando’s food and drink scene, and its happening now, offering fun and fabulous food and drink specials. It's hot in the city right now, and summer sees the return of the popular Sip and Savor, celebrating the amazing restaurants and bars in the main streets of Orlando. Happening from today, August 7 though until August 20, 2023, you can enjoy Orlando's best food and drink all at a special price. This is a great opportunity for residents and visitors alike to discover a new favorite place or revisit a familiar favorite, and try new dishes and drinks at perhaps the best prices all year long. Participating restaurants include Maxines On Shine, Papi Smash Burger, Smoke & Donuts, Island Time, Jeff's Bagel Run, Cavo's Bar & Kitchen, JINYA Ramen Bar, 4 Rivers, World of Beer, and so many more. Check here for the full list of participants. Sponsored by the Audubon Park Garden District, City District, College Park Main Street, Curry Ford West, Ivanhoe Village, Mills 50, The Milk District, and SODO District, Sip and Savor celebrates the great food and drink of these collective Orlando Main Streets. For the very latest news and information from Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date on our socials, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, your free guide to Orlando. Planning your next vacation? Check out Top Villas, offering the best vacation homes, in the best resorts. Enquire or book online. Top Villas guarantee the very best rates on all luxury villas, condos & townhouses. Please Note: We are supported by our advertisers via digital ads, sponsored content, and affiliate links. Articles may be paid for, or contain affiliate links where we could earn money if you purchase products or services via a link our site

Sorry foolish mortals, but the Haunted Mansion at Magic kingdom is closed right now! The Haunted Mansion at Magic Kingdom is now closed for a brief period of refurbishment. The attraction is set to reopen on August 10, 2023, the day before the first of this year's after hours Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party on August 11. Walt Disney World says that the closure is for routine refurbishment and not related to the ongoing work which began on August 1 to add the Hatbox Ghost to the attraction, which is expected to open later this year. For the very latest news and information from Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date on our socials, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, your free guide to Orlando. Planning your next vacation? Check out Top Villas, offering the best vacation homes, in the best resorts. Enquire or book online. Top Villas guarantee the very best rates on all luxury villas, condos & townhouses. Please Note: We are supported by our advertisers via digital ads, sponsored content, and affiliate links. Articles may be paid for, or contain affiliate links where we could earn money if you purchase products or services via a link our site

From the producers of Little Miss Sunshine and The Farewell, Jules stars Academy Award Winner Ben Kingsley, Harriet Sansom Harris, and Jane Curtin. Be one of the the first to see the film! Gotta Go Orlando and Bleeker Street Films are delighted to invite you to a FREE advance screening of JULES, a heart-warming comedy which follows a man whose life takes a cosmic turn when a UFO and its extra-terrestrial passenger crash land in his backyard. JULES is released in theaters on Friday, August 11, 2023, but you can attend a free advance screening of the film on Wednesday, August 9 at Regal Winter Park Village, 510 N Orlando Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789 at 7:30 pm. Click Here For Your Free Passes To See The Film For FREE Please remember to arrive early. Seating is first-come, first-served and not guaranteed. Check Out The Film’s Trailer! Jules follows Milton (Kingsley) who lives a quiet life of routine in a small western Pennsylvania town, but finds his day upended when a UFO and its extra-terrestrial passenger crash land in his backyard. Before long, Milton develops a close relationship with the extra-terrestrial he calls “Jules.” Things become complicated when two neighbors (Harris and Curtin) discover Jules and the government quickly closes in. What follows is a funny, wildly inventive ride as the three neighbors find meaning and connection later in life - thanks to this unlikely stranger. 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.

Quite rightly, Orlando is the number one vacation destination in the world, and with so much to see and do, we're here to help you discover all the amazing must do's here in the city beautiful, enjoy! Here in Orlando there is a never ending variety of things to do, including memorable theme park visits, water park fun, day trips to the beach, and an amazing variety of outdoor activities including biking, paddleboarding, kayaking, and airboat rides. Here we have put together our top 10 things you must do on your visit to Orlando, and with so much to do it will probably need multiple visits to do everything! Enjoy! Enjoy The Best Theme Parks In The World As the undisputed theme park capital of the world, visiting the theme parks is top of the list for a visit to Orlando! Every year, tens of millions of visitors, young and old, from all over the world, arrive in Central Florida to immerse themselves in our world famous theme parks, and who can blame them, they are awesome! ​ From the park that started it all back in 1971, The Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World, to the international frenzy that is The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort, there is a whole world of fun and excitement for everyone to enjoy here in Central Florida's awesome theme parks. ​ The fun continues with SeaWorld Orlando where you can experience ocean animals together with thrilling shows and rides, plus the fun doesn't stop there, we have LEGOLAND Florida in Winter Park, where you can enjoy Lego rides, shows and attractions plus Legoland's newest offering, Peppa Pig Theme Park! ​ Enough fun? No way! Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is where the fun is thrilling with wild animals and even wilder rides. Plus with new and exciting rides being introduced all the time, you gotta go visit! ​ Visit Some Amazing Orlando Attractions Central Florida offers a never ending choice of fun experiences for everyone to enjoy Want to experience a uniquely Florida Attraction? Then a visit to Gatorland is a must do with alligators and crocodiles of all sizes, plus they have an aviary, petting zoo, thrilling Screamin’ Gator Zip Line and a Stompin’ Gator Off-Road Adventure. ​ Soaring above International Drive is The Wheel at ICON Park, an iconic 400-foot tall observation wheel offering breathtaking views of Central Florida, it's the centerpiece of the ICON Park Entertainment Complex which is also home to the attractions of SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium, Madame Tussauds Orlando and the fun Museum of Illusions Orlando. ​ I-Drive also offers the indoors Dezerland Action Park with so much to enjoy including bowling, go-kart track and a huge auto museum. ​ Take a walk on the weird side at Ripley's Believe It or Not! Orlando with kitschy oddities on display, including shrunken human heads & rare skeletons. ​ A highlight of I-Drive is the upside down building that is Wonderworks, an amusement park for the mind with 35,000 square feet of “edu-tainment”, the attraction combines education and entertainment with more than 100 hands on exhibits that challenge the mind and spark the imagination. Go huge at Fun Spot America, with coasters and rides for all ages, it's hugeeee with locations on I-Drive and next to Old Town in Kissimmee. Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex features exhibits and displays, historic spacecraft and memorabilia, shows, two IMAX theaters, and "Space Shuttle Atlantis" which is home to the real Space Shuttle Atlantis orbiter and the Shuttle Launch Experience, a simulated ride into space. ​ Cool Off In An Orlando Water Park There is nowhere better than Orlando to experience miles of lazy rivers, massive wave pools and some of the most thrilling water slides imaginable and then some. ​ Orlando has the perfect weather for fun days at the pool or a water park, so get ready to cool off and splash into our amazing water parks! ​ Highlights include Typhoon Lagoon at Walt Disney World, and the amazing South Pacific themed Volcano Bay at Universal Orlando, while SeaWorld Orlando of course specializes in all things aquatic and their water park Aquatica is amazing. LEGOLAND Florida's Water Park features Lego of course and is so much fun, while over at Busch Gardens in Tampa Bay you'll discover Adventure Island! ​ Plus, with even more splashing fun in the fun of Island H20 Water Park at the Margaritaville Resort in Kissimmee, Coco Key Water Park on International Drive and Treasure Cove Water Park at Westgate Resort near the Convention Center and you have an incredible selection of Water Parks. ​ Enjoy The Great Outdoors Here In Orlando For those seeking adventure this Memorial Day Weekend, then you can ride an airboat through the swamps in search of gators at both, Wild Florida or Boggy Creek Airboat Rides, or soar above the trees on zip lines and tarzan ropes at Orlando Tree Trek Adventure Park! Looking for something a little more laid back? Enjoy a sunrise hot air balloon ride over Orlando with Painted Horizons Hot Air Balloon Rides, enjoy a Swan Paddle Boat Ride around Lake Eola or take a leisurely stroll in one of the many beautiful gardens and parks Orlando has to offer. Enjoy A World Of Delicious Food! Dining in Orlando is a real treat for the taste buds, where you can enjoy an endless world of choice at a massive choice of restaurants throughout Central Florida, including well known chains brands, themed dining experiences, locally owned farm fresh establishments and celebrity chef restaurants. ​ At Disney Springs you'll be spoilt for choice with so many mouthwatering options including , Planet Hollywood, The Boathouse, Chef Art Smith's Homecomin', D-Luxe Burger, Enzo's Hideaway, Morimoto Asia, Paddlefish, STK Orlando and more! ​ Delight at Disney's Boardwalk with Flying Fish, Boardwalk Bakery and Trattoria al Forno. Over at Pointe Orlando on I-Drive they offer some really unique and tasty dining experiences with Maggiano's Little Italy, The Oceanaire Seafood Room, The Hampton Social, Taverna Opa, JoJo's Shake Bar and more. ​ The food extravaganza continues over at Icon Park on I-Drive with Shake Shack, Sugar Factory, Harry Ramsay's Fish And Chips, Uncle Julio's Mexican, Tapa Toro, Yard House and more. ​ Citywalk at Universal Orlando really know how to spoil you for choice with Hard Rock Cafe, The Cowfish, Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville, The Bubba Gump Shrimp Co, Antojitos Authentic Mexican Food, Big Fire Grill, Red Oven Pizza Bakery and more. ​ We also recommend you try Boston Lobster Feast, Giordano's, Hokkaido, Black Angus Steakhouse, Ichiban, Mango's Tropical Cafe, plus the world's largest entertainment McDonald's and the world's largest White Castle! Oh and of course you'll find just about every chain restaurant too!! You Gotta Go eat now guys. Grab A Bargain While Shopping In Orlando Who doesn't love to shop, and here in Orlando you will discover a shoppers paradise with something for everyone,. A very popular spot is Disney Springs where you can shop till you drop, with everything Disney branded you can imagine and more, plus enjoy the Coca-Cola Store, LEGO Store, M & M World, Ron Jon's Surf Shop, and household retailers including Levi, Coach, Joe Malone, Kate Spade and many, many more! Obviously outlet shopping is very popular here in Orlando and we're lucky to have our fair share of outlets, including Orlando Premium Outlets which has two huge locations featuring over 360 stores all offering amazing savings including Orlando's only official Walt Disney World outlet stores, you can find Premium Outlets locates on International Drive and Vineland Avenue. ​ Another popular outlet location is the Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores featuring over 50 stores, with many brands you will not find anywhere else in Orlando. Mall shopping continues to be ever popular here in Orlando with The Florida Mall a must visit, featuring over 270 retail stores, it's the areas largest shopping destination. The Mall at Millenia is a world class shopping destination boasting 150 of the finest stores, it's popular for upscale shopping here in Orlando. Be Entertained In Orlando There's always something happening in Orlando to keep you entertained, and here at Gotta Go Orlando we've got you covered for the latest going out news, if it's happening in Orlando, you'll find it right here! ​ Concert goers and music lovers have a year round calendar of concerts to enjoy at an impressive choice of music venues including Hard Rock Live, House Of Blues, The Plaza Live, Amway Center and the Addition Financial Arena. The best Broadway shows, plays and musicals regularly play Orlando at the impressive Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts., Winter Park Playhouse, Fringe ArtSpace, and many more. ​ Orlando also has a happening club and bar scene including Downtown's Wall St Plaza, and many more. ​ Central Florida has a vibrant festival calendar with massive events at the theme parks aimed at locals and tourists alike, highlights include the Flower & Garden Festival and the Food & Wine Festival at Epcot, Universal Studios Orlando has Mardi Gras while SeaWorld Orlando offers the Seven Seas Festival. You'll never run out of entertainment options, you just gotta go out there and have fun! Whether Watching Or Taking Part - Enjoy Sports What sets Orlando apart is golf, and the pro-designed golf courses tare truly special. Arnold Palmer’s layouts can be found at Shingle Creek Golf Club, Orange Lake Resort,Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Club & Lodge and Walt Disney World Golf’s courses. Palmer also designed one of the three courses at Reunion Resort, with the others designed by Tom Watson and Jack Nicklaus. Another Nicklaus designed course is at Grand Cypress Golf Club. Other pro designed courses are from Greg Norman, The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Orlando, Grande Lakes, and Reese Jones, Waldorf Astoria Golf Club, among other celebrated designers. If tennis is your racket, the United States Tennis Association (USTA) National Campus in Lake Nona is the Home of American Tennis with 100 courts spread across 64 acres. Players of all ages and skill levels can play for free, plus for Pickleball fans they even have full-size Pickleball courts. When it comes to watching sports here in Orlando, The NBA’s Orlando Magic play their home games in the stunning Amway Center in Downtown Orlando, as do the ECHL Orlando Solar Bears. Orlando is also home to a 25,500-seat soccer stadium that hosts MLS Orlando City Soccer Club and the NWSL Orlando Pride. ​ Orlando Speed World offers stock car racing speedway, well worth a visit for a fun night out and of course nearby Daytona Beach is home to the world famous NASCAR and Daytona 500, as well as to the annual Bike Week gathering of motorcycle enthusiasts. The ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex is home to hundreds of sports competitions, ranging from youth soccer to professional fast pitch softball and the annual Disney Marathon Weekend. The Camping World Stadium in Orlando hosts the the Pop-Tarts Bowl at Camping World Stadium in December and the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl on New Years Day. ​ Kissimmee is the home of the Silver Spurs Rodeo, this twice-yearly event features bull riding, saddle bronc riding, bareback riding, a Florida tradition since 1944. Hit The Beach So... when you think of the Sunshine State, two things spring to mind, theme parks and beaches, and thanks to Orlando's central location, you don't have to choose, pretty awesome, right? ​ Orlando is practically in the middle of both the historic east coast beaches and the stunning gulf coast beaches in the west coast of Central Florida, so if you want to escape the hussle and bustle of the theme parks, just for a few hours or a few days, look out your flip flops and get ready to soak up the sunshine! East Coast Beaches Daytona Beach The world's most famous beach is just an hour from downtown Orlando, Daytona Beach is all about the cars, a place to catch a NASCAR race and even drive your own car right on the beach. Free summer concerts with movies and fireworks are offered May through October at the Bandshell, and there's plenty of entertainment and fun at the nearby boardwalk and fishing pier. ​ For a quieter corner, head to Ponce Inlet and climb to the top of Florida's tallest lighthouse, built in 1835. Plus, for shopping and dining, a visit to Beach Street is a popular choice. New Smyrna Beach New Smyrna Beach is a hot spot for surfing, quirky shops, and delightful eats, plus you can drive your car onto this beach’s wide, compacted smooth sand! A must do for sure! Once you’ve gotten your fill with paddle boarding and sunbathing, check out Flagler Avenue with Old Florida shops, local boutiques and casual eateries. Cocoa Beach Orlando's closest beach is well known for its surfing culture with Cocoa the home of the world's largest surf shop, Ron Jon Surf Shop at 52,000 square feet. Open 24 hours a day, the huge store features everything under the sun, from T-shirts and seashells to beach bikes, paddleboards, and of course, surfboards. ​ The Cocoa Beach Pier area is fun with lot's of beach activities, while many families like the quiet of Lori Wilson Park where you'll find free parking, restrooms and outdoor showers. West Coast Beaches Clearwater Beach America’s number one beach, Clearwater is definitely a renowned hot spot, complete with shopping, dining, live entertainment, and a revitalized downtown area. White sand and clear, shallow waters make this beach a destination that can’t be beaten for families. Don’t miss the Clearwater Marine Aquarium, and the awesome sunset celebration that is held nightly at the always fun Clearwater Beach Pier. Don't miss it! Madeira Beach At Madeira Beach, the sun, the white sand beaches and emerald turquoise waters invite swimming and sunning, be a beachcomber, or just sit and watch the world go by from the shade of a beach umbrella. Set sail on a sunset cruise or a daylong fishing excursion or just stroll the wooden boardwalk and check out the waterfront shops and dining options. ​ Treasure Island The main draw here is three miles of sparkling white, sandy beaches on shores of the Gulf of Mexico. Go swimming, shelling, sunning, snorkeling, parasailing and more, or simply walk the beach and take in one of the most stunning and memorable sunsets that you will ever see. ​ Hang out at the world's longest waterfront bar, Gators Cafe & Saloon, to catch the sunset and enjoy the atmosphere at the surrounding beach bars, for live music and dancing. St Pete Beach With miles of beaches, surf shops and boutiques, along with dining and water sports for all ages, it's easy to see why St. Pete Beach is voted one of the best beaches in the U.S. At the heart of St. Pete Beach is the historic pink palace, the Loews Don Ce Sar Hotel, built in 1928 at the heart of America's Jazz Age. It's worth a visit to soak up the nostalgic, Gatsby-like atmosphere. ​ Make time to see the Salvador Dali museum in downtown St. Petersburg, housing the largest collection of Dali's work outside of Spain. Take A Road Trip On A Tankful Orlando offers more things to do than most tourist destinations put together, and being located in the heart of Central Florida, Orlando’s convenient location makes it easy to go on road trip and explore just a little bit more of the sunshine state, and whether it's for the day, or the whole weekend, you can escape the theme park crowds, and enjoy Florida’s most picturesque landscapes at nearby cities, natural springs, and state parks. Fill the gas tank and get ready to hit the road Weeki Wachee Springs State Park The perfect place to experience Old Florida, Weeki Wachee is famous for its underwater theater and mermaid shows, located less than a two hour drive from Orlando, this is a beautiful state park where visitors can enjoy the 72 degree crystal clear waters, perfect for a day of swimming, snorkelling and kayaking, there's even a water park with flume rides. ​​ Sarasota Sarasota is only 2 hours from Orlando and offers a string of eight stunning islands tucked away into the Gulf coast of Southwest Florida. You’ll find fascinating cultural attractions like The Ringling Museum and Marie Selby Botanical Garden and you can't miss the beautiful Siesta Key Beach. Mount Dora Only a 40 minute jaunt north and you’re in Mount Dora, one of Florida’s beloved small town charms. The biggest draw to this area is the Renninger’s Antique Center & Farmer’s Flea Market, where visitors come to shop for vintage treasures, while the array of outdoor cafes, galleries and wineries are perfect for a day trip away. ​ Caladesi Island State Park Drive two hours west past Tampa and you’ll find Caladesi Island State Park,in the city of Dunedin. Located along the Gulf Coast, its white powdery sand, emerald waters, and lack of tourist crowds make this area feel like an off the grid slice of paradise, regularly ranked one of the top beaches. Blue Springs State Park Located in Orange City just 45 minutes from Orlando, Blue Springs State Park is the largest spring on the St. John’s River, a manatee refuge offering 72 degree temperatures that are perfect for cooling off. Take a dip in the pale blue waters and soak in the views of the forested banks that surround you. ​ St Augustine The oldest city in the United States, St. Augustine is a great two-hour day trip for history enthusiasts. Founded in 1565, here you can walk along the cobblestoned streets in the National Historic Landmark District, walk the walls of the 17th-century Castillo de San Marcos National Monument, and climb the St. Augustine Lighthouse and Maritime Museum for a stunning view of the city below. Tampa In less than two hours you can be in Tampa, a vibrant city with a long list of family friendly attractions. Browse artwork at the world renown Salvador Dali museum, relax on the award winning Clearwater Beach, or cheer on the local Tampa Bay Buccaneers. If you’re an animal lover, you’ll enjoy an afternoon of feeding giraffes at Lowry Park Zoo or observing manatees at the Electric Manatee Viewing Center. Ocala National Forest Outdoor enthusiasts will delight in the opportunities at nearby Ocala National Forest, the world’s largest sand pine scrub forest, it’s here that you can explore over 360,000 acres of hiking or take a swim in the crystal clear waters of Silver Glen Springs. One of the best places to experience Florida’s natural landscapes, an excellent choice for those who want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city. As always, keep checking back with us here at Gotta Go Orlando as we continue to bring you the latest news and information from around Orlando and Central Florida You can also discover our latest news, views, and more on our socials, follow Gotta Go Orlando on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel for all the latest from Orlando's Theme Parks, Attractions and more. Please note: Gotta Go Orlando is your free guide to all the amazing happenings in Orlando. 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