Metal band Bullet For My Valentine have announced a fall US tour following a spring run of dates in Canada supporting MEGADEATH, together with a handful of headline dates in the US, and a slot at Welcome To Rockville in Daytona Beach in May. UK juggernauts Bullet For My Valentine will return to North America for a headline run of date this fall. The tour kicks off on October 8 in Montreal and runs through Friday, November 10 when the tour wind up in Orlando, with the metal band taking to the stage at Hard Rock Live Orlando. The night is being presented by 101.1 WJRR and will feature special guests Of Mice and Men & Vended. Tickets officially go on sale this Friday but the HRL pre-sale code '𝗢𝗥𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗢' will be live this Thursday, July 27 from 10 am to 10 pm for you to get yours early! 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.

British singer-songwriter Sam Smith will take to the stage tomorrow night, Wednesday, July 26 at Orlando’s Amway Center . Hey Sailors! Multi-platinum, GRAMMY, BRIT, Golden Globe and Oscar- winning artist/songwriter Sam Smith kicks off the GLORIA the tour, their first North American run since 2018. tonight in Miami. The 27-city headline outing will then bring Smith to Orlando’s Amway Center tomorrow, Wednesday, July 26, with limited tickets still available. Smith will be supported by special guest Jessie Reyez. As you plan your visit to the arena, Amway Center have put together this "know before you go" guide, which includes important tips to help you enjoy your time at Amway Center. VIP Package If you have VIP GA Early Entry, please line up outside the Disney Atrium. (The Atrium is located on Church Street and is the main entrance into the arena.) Guests with this package will enter the building at 6 p.m. GA Floor Ticket Holders If you have General Admission tickets to Sam Smith, we will be allowing guests to line-up outside the arena at 7 a.m. Camping overnight will not be allowed. All other VIP Package holders will enter Amway Center at 7 p.m. through any door and go to Section 106 for their merchandise. Smith kicks off their tour as Calvin Harris has announced that he has teamed up with Smith on a brand new single called Desire, which will be unleashed upon the world this Friday, July 28. 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 same travel site that listed Walt Disney World as one the most overrated vacation destinations in the world has once again targeted the world's most visited theme park resort A travel site named Travel.alot.com appears to have a disliking for Walt Disney World, first we reported that the had placed Walt Disney World near the top of their 50 Overrated Vacation Destinations, and now they have named one of the resorts most beloved hotels as ugly! The site which said your kids would have just as much fun camping as they would have going on a trip to Walt Disney World have now named Disney's Contemporary Resort in a list of The Most Unsightly Buildings. Now granted the list really does include some right stinkers of architectural design, mostly ugly 1970's concrete boxes, but the Contemporary? Really?? The site comments on The Contemporary asking "What in the world were they thinking when they created the iconic (and ugly) Contemporary Resort? It looks like a futuristic Aztec pyramid, which is not something you would normally associate with Mickey Mouse." Whilst they do acknowledge that The Contemporary Resort is one of Disney's most beloved places to stay, they go on complain about the best feature of the hotel, namely the monorail running through the hotel! They said "In addition to being one of the ugliest buildings, it's also one of the loudest, since a monorail runs right through the middle of it." OMG seriously? The Contemporary is world famous for the monorail running through the lobby, and as for it being noisy? We've never noticed! Too busy looking in wonder, every single time! To make matter worse, they single out The Contemporary as the ugliest building in Florida! Oh well, all we can say is their is no accounting for some folks taste, or lack of... Disney Contemporary Resort opened back in October 1, 1971. Now more than fifty years after opening, The Contemporary remains an icon of Walt Disney World. With its distinctive “A” frame structure and monorail trains passing through the soaring Grand Concourse graced with 90-foot tall tile murals by artist/animator Mary Blair, the Contemporary Resort Tower is still a one of kind among hotels. The prefabricated construction process used to build its nearly 500 guest rooms was perhaps even more innovative than its architectural form. The design and construction were a collaboration of WED Enterprises (Disney), the United State Steel Corporation, Welton Becket (architect) and Don Wexler (designer of the prefabricated guest rooms). Construction started with the erection of the nearly 200’ tall concrete central elevator core followed by an ‘A’ frame of structural steel forming the two long sloping sides of the hotel. Large steel trusses span across the Grand Canyon Concourse ten floors below. Disney’s Contemporary Resort Tower was the first large scale commercial use of pre-fabrication to build hotel rooms. US Steel purpose-built a factory approximately three miles from the hotel site to fabricate guest room modules for the tower as well as those for the nearby Disney’s Polynesian Resort. The prefabricated rooms, complete with finishes, furniture and bathrooms were raised by cranes and slipped into the steel “A” frame structure. While the guest room interior design has changed several times over the years, the original guest room modules remain in place. 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.

Are you excited for Trail's End Restaurant and Crockett's Tavern to reopen at Walt Disney World? Check out a first look at all of the new eats and sips coming to these reimagined dining locations this week! At Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground, there are two locations that will be opening their doors once again to feed hungry patrons with mouthwatering delights. On July 27, Trail’s End Restaurant and Crockett’s Tavern reopen with refreshing new looks and delicious bites you are definitely going to want to try. From sleeping under the stars to exploring the woodland trails, Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground reminds us how beautiful it is to experience the magic of the great outdoors together. These new menus at Trail’s End Restaurant and Crockett’s Tavern complement the resort’s signature laid-back style and offer the dining flexibility our guests are looking for, no matter how they plan to enjoy their day at Walt Disney World. Both dining locations will have a fresh, new look that enhances the resort’s quaint charm and honors its heritage at the heart of the Walt Disney World Resort, with warm wooden furnishings, beamed ceilings, and rustic accents. Now, onto Trail’s End Restaurant. This spot has been reimagined to a quick-service restaurant filled with tasty items to fill your belly. Whether you’re looking for family-sized entrees and sides to bring back to your cabin or campsite, or freshly prepared individual-sized entrees to feast on inside the restaurant’s casual seating area, there are plenty of tasty options to choose from. The refreshed marketplace concept now includes an on-stage pizza station where you can satisfy your appetite with a slice or the entire pie. There will be two new options available. A smokehouse-style pizza topped with house-smoked brisket, sausage, and pepperoni and a delicious roasted vegetable pie. And yes, classic pepperoni and cheese are still available. In addition to these tasty offerings the Market-style Selections are filled with a variety of items with all the fixin’s to fit your fancy. Before heading back to your campsite, mosey on up to the Hot Grab and Go section where you can pick from the proteins. This area features pecan-smoked whole chicken or brisket, and a rack of pork ribs. And, of course, no trip to Fort Wilderness is complete without fried chicken! Sides will be available by the pound including macaroni & cheese, plant-based cowboy beans, and mashed potatoes. These aren’t the only bites to be had. You can order classics like cheeseburgers, plant-based vegetable burgers, chicken nuggets, and french fries. For some comfort food, the Homestyle Meals feature cornbread, coleslaw, and mashed potatoes with gravy and your choice of half a slab of barbecued ribs or two pieces of fried chicken. You can also treat yourself to hand-scooped ice cream and specialty coffees, like the Wilderness Latte with flavors of chocolate and hazelnut. To keep refreshed, there are also a variety of beverages and snacks on the go, like the new Chicken Wrap featuring the new house-made blueberry BBQ sauce or the returning favorite Pioneer Berry Salad. The true star of the show is the lineup of new and returning sweets to be featured in the market, a house-made bakery. The pastry team dusted off old favorite recipes from years past like the Banana Pudding, Carrot Cake Cupcake, Blueberry Bread Pudding, and the legendary Strawberry Shortcake from Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue, which will be available in a single serve portion! The plant-based Lemon-Blueberry Trifle is filled with layers of lemon curd, fresh blueberries, and whipped ‘cream.’ Also new, the pastry team has created some brand-new recipes that are sure to please (and become instant favorites) like the Fort Fruity Cookie featuring fruity cereal and white chocolate chips or the Peanut Butter and Jelly Cupcake. Since no camping trip is complete without roasting marshmallows over the campfire, there will be two sweets inspired by those classic flavors – the S’more Cupcake and the S’mores Cookie. Next, let’s head over to Crockett’s Tavern, which has been refreshed as a lounge with expanded seating, both indoors and outside, to give you a beautiful view of Bay Lake. Conveniently located near Trail’s End Restaurant, this guest favorite has been enhanced with a collection of elevated lounge-style snacks to accompany the array of new and returning beverages and specialty cocktails. This reimagined menu was designed by our talented culinary team with new bites and sips paying tribute to the heritage of the resort and its inspiration from the American frontier. But don’t worry, there will still be a ‘to-go’ window for those looking for a libation or mocktail to enjoy before experiencing the Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue! If you love trying different flavors, then you’re in luck because new to the menu is A Trio of Sliders. This features a pulled pork slider with BBQ sauce and coleslaw, brisket slider with Carolina BBQ and pickled onions, and a buffalo chicken slider with house-made blue cheese dressing and dill pickles served with seasoned french fries. The new Chicken Bites are going to satisfy you and your taste buds. Pick your favorite sauce among buffalo, garlic-parmesan, or blueberry BBQ. These bites are also served with celery, house-made ranch, blue cheese, and seasoned french fries. Fun fact – the new blueberry BBQ sauce was developed by Chef Julie Hrywnak and the culinary team. The can’t-miss Charcuterie Board addition features a selection of meats and cheeses with house-made bread and butter pickles, tomato jam, cornbread crostini, and sesame lavash. Some delicious new plant-based offerings include the Crispy Cauliflower paired with a tasty garlic aïoli. This fan-favorite from the Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue plant-based menu is also gluten/wheat friendly! Also be sure to try the plant-based fried green tomato sliders featuring a southern remoulade and citrus greens served with seasoned french fries. For a sweet finish, the Trailblazin’ Dessert Trio is sure to please. This delightful dish features a s’more with chocolate pudding, graham cracker crumbs, and house-made marshmallow, a strawberry shortcake with strawberries and whipped cream, and a banana pudding with vanilla wafers, whipped cream, and a banana chip. For those looking for an adult beverage to accompany their meal, Crockett’s Tavern has multiple options to choose from with their heritage cocktail program curated by Guest Experience Managers Hunter Bernreuter and Eric Borgsmiller to pay homage to the resort’s over 50-year history. Inspired by the Fort Wilderness Railroad that once ran throughout the resort, the All Aboard! Moonshine Cocktail Flight is a sampling of our favorite moonshine cocktails featuring the Gullywhumper, Blackberry Lightning, and Spiced Appleberry Shine. The Bear-y Buckle combines Uncle Nearest 1884 Small Batch Whiskey, pure cane sugar, lemon juice, bitters, Fever-Tree Ginger Beer, and muddled blackberries for a touch of sweetness in this cocktail. The team is pleased to be serving Uncle Nearest 1884 Small Batch Whiskey, which honors the world’s first-known African American master distiller, Nearest Green. If you’ve ever wanted to try America’s first spirit, Laird’s Applejack Brandy, then the Camper’s Coupe is for you. This sip features Laird’s Applejack Brandy, orange and lemon juices, and a hint of maple syrup. Those who prefer bright and refreshing flavors will love the Meadows Cup. Settle in and enjoy this twist on a classic cocktail with Pimm’s No. 1 Liqueur Cup, Hendrick’s Gin, Minute Maid Premium Lemonade, and strawberry. Any old fashioned fans out there? The barkeep will be serving up a rotating selection of old fashioned cocktails to wet your whistle. The summer version will be a Clementine Old Fashioned with Angel’s Envy Bourbon, Hella Cocktail Co. Orange Bitters, and cane syrup garnished with a clementine wheel and Luxardo cherry. This sip is a nod to Clementine Beach at the resort. Tequila fans will be pleased to try two beverages on the menu. A nod to one of the historic camping loops at Fort Wilderness, the Quail Trail Paloma serves up Teremana Blanco Tequila with Hella Cocktail Co. Smoked Chili Bitters, grapefruit soda, and a chili-lime rim. And, of course, you’ll still be able to enjoy your porch sippin’ favorite – the Moonshine Margarita with Ole Smoky White Lightnin’ Moonshine, Triple Sec Liqueur, sweet-and-sour mix, and lime juice. I hope you’re ready for all these exciting and delicious updates coming to Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground! There is no limit to the fun, and tasty, adventures to be had at Disney Parks. 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. 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DVSN, comprised of singer Daniel Daley and producer Nineteen85 have announced new winter dates on their Working On My Karma World Tour and it includes a stop in Orlando. Canadian R&B duo DVSN kicked off their third headlining tour back in January in Europe before kicking off the North American leg in February, before wrapping in their hometown of Toronto on April 6. Now the duo are hitting the road again and have announced a date at House of Blues on December 5, 2023. Tickets are on sale Friday, July 28 at 10 am, with a Live Nation Presale on Thursday, July 27 at 10 am (Code: LEGEND). 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.

A brand new indoor attraction which will offer up-close animal encounters is coming to the heart of Orlando's tourist district on International Drive. Cool Zoo Wildlife Center, a wildlife rehabilitation and rescue center in Polk County is opening a new indoor attraction on International Drive that will offer up-close encounters with many animals including sloths, kangaroos, lemurs, alligators, capybaras, snakes, porcupines and more. Cool Zoo are no strangers to I-Drive where they regularly offer meet and greets with animals for a fee during the various home shows at the Orange County Convention Center. They are now opening a 10,000 square feet indoor wildlife experiences, where you can meet the animals, together with interactive educational elements, highlighting the importance of conservation. The attraction will also include hands-on activities including gemstone mining, wax hands fun, and fossil finding. Cool Zoo Wildlife Center president Jim DeBerry commented on the opening, “We’re so excited to invite Orlando residents and guests from around the world who share our love of wildlife and conservation to meet our ambassador animals and we hope to spark a love for wildlife conservation in everyone who visits,” Cool Zoo pointed out that its animal encounters meet the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ Ambassador Animal Guidelines, which allows the animals to meet the public for short periods of time for conservation and teaching efforts. Cool Zoo is expecting the new Orlando attraction to open in September, hopefully for Labor Day Weekend 2023. General admission will be $15 each (for people over the height of 24 inches), with one-on-one animal encounters ranging from $10 to $100 per person. For more information, vist CoolZoo.org. 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.

Country sensation Niko Moon is gearing up to hit the road this fall. The “Good Time” singer has announced a run dates for later this fall, including Orlando. Get ready for a good time, as Niko Moon is coming to Orlando this November. Country star Niko Moon has announced he's heading back out on the road with his Better With You Tour, which is set to kick off this fall, with support from Jordan Harvey on all dates. The tour in support of Moon’s latest release Better With You, the trek will visit more than a dozen cities across the country, including a date here in Orlando, at House Of Blues on Friday, November 10. Tickets go on sale this Friday, July 28 at 1p am, with a Live Nation Presale on Wednesday, July 26 at 10 am, (CODE: LEGEND). With more than 870 million on-demand streams to his credit, Niko Moon has earned triple-Platinum status for his No. 1 debut single, “Good Time,” and followed it up with an acclaimed debut album of the same name, and now you have a chance to catch him perform live After winning SESAC’s 2021 Songwriter of the Year (he has written six No. 1 songs for artists including Zac Brown Band and Dierks Bentley), the Texas-born, Georgia-bred entertainer has cemented his place as one of country music’s most compelling performers, playing to sold-out crowds across the country on his own headlining tours, preeminent music festivals such as Stagecoach and Tortuga, and opening for the likes of Dan + Shay, Old Dominion, Lady A and more. His new track “HEAVEN HAS A BAR” reunites Moon with friend and collaborator Brown for what Country Now declared one of the Songs of Summer 2023. Hard at work on new music, Moon continues to bring his innovative take on country to listeners around the globe. 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.

A travel site listed the most overrated vacation destinations in the world and included Walt Disney World and just about every world famous tourist attraction! A travel site named Travel.alot.com appears to not like travel! The site has published 50 Overrated Vacation Destinations and has included many of the nations, and in fact the worlds most beloved, mos liked, and most visited attractions and destinations! The list incudes Walt Disney World, the most famous and most visited Theme Park destination in the world, and loved by millions. The site acknowledged that Disney creates great themed attractions, but they commented that "you'll spend most of your hard-earned vacation time standing in line or trying to wind your way through a sea of strollers. You'll also spend a lot of money for the privilege. Why spend all that money when your kids would have just as much fun camping?" Seriously? More fun camping? We sure don't think so! They went on to say "The worst part about this is that there isn't another option. Disney World is the best theme park in the whole country. Your best bet is to try and schedule your vacation during the "off" season. It's hard to find one for Disney World, but there's a week or two you can choose out of the year." Of course we agree that Disney World is the best theme park resort in the country, and yes it can get busy, even crazy busy, but the overall experience could never be regarded as overrated. The site also claims that every cruise in the world is overrated! They commented "No one wants to deal with crowds, so why would anyone go on a cruise where you'll be surrounded by strangers galore? The only real escape you'll have is locking yourself in your room, which would kinda suck. On top of that, cruises aren't cheap – especially the "all-inclusive ones." The only hope is that you'll get some good food, but that's honestly doubtful." Another target on their overrated list is the Everglades National Park which they say is not all it's cracked up to be. They say it's "kind of just a big swamp when you get down to the nitty-gritty. You'll probably see some wildlife, but chances are, you'll be eaten alive by mosquitos, too. Oh! And did we forget to mention all the alligators and crocodiles that are native to the Everglades? Yikes!" Imagine that, seeing gators in the Everglades, shock!! Another famous Florida location that is targeted is Key West, where they comment "There's no need to drive all the way down to Key West, Florida for a touristy train tour ride when you can have a luxurious upscale experience at a resort in a quiet village-like Islamorada. Plus, if you grab a taxi ride to Miami, you might just share it with an iguana." They go on to call Key West a quaint retirement village! Also on the list here in the U.S. is Bourbon Street in New Orleans, the Statue of Liberty, the Liberty Bell, The Alamo, Waikiki Beach, The Washington Monument, Mount Rushmore, Times Square, Las Vegas, and more. Throughout the world they have included The Eiffel Tower and Champs Élysées in Paris, Cancun, The Pyramids in Egypt, and more. 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.

Universal Orlando Resort have revealed the perks for Annual Passholders during Passholder Appreciation Days this August, including exclusive merchandise, free art print, and more! Passholder Appreciation Days at Universal Orlando Resort is happening from August 15 to September 30, 2023. The highlight of the event is Passholder Night which will take place at Universal's Island Of Adventure on August 26 from 7 pm - 11 pm. Registration opened earlier today but the event has already been FULLY BOOKED. Now, Universal Orlando have revealed the perks that will be available during Passholder Appreciation Days, including exclusive UOAP merchandise, a free art print, dining offers, and more! Dedicated UOAP Entrance During Passholder Appreciation Days, Universal’s Islands of Adventure will have a dedicated annual passholder entrance, valid for annual and seasonal passholders 8 am to 2 pm from August 15 – September 30, 2023. This will not be valid during separately ticketed events, and guests must present a valid pass with photo ID for theme park entry. Additional restrictions may apply, as dates, times, and benefits are subject to change without notice. Universal Express Pass Discount Get in on the action even faster with exclusive passholder savings of 30% on select Universal Express passes for use at Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure from August 15 – September 30, 2023. These are available for purchase at Universal Studios or Islands of Adventure front gate ticket windows only. Exclusive Dining Offers Also receive access to exclusive offers, such as an additional 10% off Mobile Food and Drink Orders at Universal Orlando Resort-owned and operated restaurants. From August 15 through September 30, Premier Passholders will receive 25% off and Preferred, Power, and Seasonal Passholders will receive 20% off when they use the official Universal Orlando Resort app to place food and drink orders from select restaurants. The offer is valid at owned and operated restaurants in Universal Studios Florida, Universal’s Islands of Adventure, Universal’s Volcano Bay, and Universal CityWalk. This excludes food & beverage carts, as well as alcoholic beverages. Passholders can tap “Apply Passholder Discount” to scan their pass barcode or enter the number manually. Power and Seasonal Passholders receive 10% off at Universal Orlando-owned and operated restaurants, excluding food & beverage carts and alcoholic beverages, from August 15 through September 30. Here are some other special offers: Loews Portofino Bay Hotel: One (1) complimentary Chocolate Dipped Cannoli with the purchase of an adult dinner entrée at Trattoria del Porto, per Passholder, per visit. Hard Rock Hotel: One (1) complimentary glass of house wine or draft beer with purchase of an adult lunch or dinner entrée at The Kitchen, per Passholder, per visit. Must be 21+ with valid photo ID. Loews Royal Pacific Resort: One (1) complimentary order of the Homemade Pretzel Rods with the purchase of select specialty adult dinner entrée at Jake’s American Bar, per Passholder, per visit. One (1) complimentary Krab Rangoon with the purchase of select adult dinner entrée at Islands Dining Room, per Passholder, per visit. Loews Sapphire Falls Resort: One (1) complimentary Ancho Chile Chicken empanadas with the purchase of select adult dinner entrée at Amatista Cookhouse, per Passholder, per visit. One (1) complimentary order of Locuritas (Spanish Cookies) with the purchase of two select tapas at Strong Water Tavern, per Passholder, per visit. Universal’s Aventura Hotel: Receive 20% off one (1) signature souvenir refillable mug at Urban Pantry, per Passholder, per visit. Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort: Receive 20% off one (1) signature souvenir refillable mug at Bayliner Diner, per Passholder, per visit. Universal’s Endless Summer Resort – Surfside Inn and Suites: Enjoy 20% off one (1) signature souvenir refillable mug at Beach Break Cafe, per Passholder, per visit. Universal’s Endless Summer Resort – Dockside Inn and Suites: Enjoy 20% off one (1) signature souvenir refillable mug at Pier 8 Market, per Passholder, per visit. Exclusive Menu Eats and Dining Locations Passholders can purchase exclusive menu items at select locations, too. To order a Passholder Exclusive Menu item, ask a venue Team Member for assistance. There will also be an exclusive upstairs patio dining space with special menu items at Confisco Grille, in Universal’s Islands of Adventure, and another upstairs exclusive dining space with unique menu items at Lombard’s Seafood Grille, in Universal Studios Florida. These spaces and their exclusive menu items will be available from noon to 30 minutes before park close during the appreciation days. CityWalk Voodoo Doughnut NEW – Guava Cheese Raised yeast shell filled with cream cheese and guava filling, dipped in yellow honey icing. – $3.95 + tax NBC Sports Grill Avocado Toast Burger All Beef Patty, Fried Egg, California Smashed Avocados, EVOO, Sea Salt, Pickled Red Onions, Feta Cheese, Cherry Tomatoes – $16.95 + tax Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville NEW – BBQ Brisket Tacos 14 hour smoked brisket, creamy green apple slaw, Peach BBQ Sauce, Flour Tortillas – $21.95 + tax Antojitos Authentic Mexican Food Crab Enchiladas Chichilo Mole, Jicama Slaw, House Rice, Refried Beans – $19.95 + tax The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen Peaches & Cream stuffed French Toast French toast Peaches & Cream stuffed French Toast French toast stuffed with citrus agave flavored Mascarpone cheese, topped with Peach Cobbler, whip cream, peaches, and vanilla ice cream – $13.95 + tax The Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar NEW – Sushi Burrito Salmon Poke, Plantain Chips, Lettuce, Citrus Ponzu, Wasabi Mayo, Sushi Rice, Norio, Avocado Spread – $19.00 + tax Universal’s Great Movie Escape Perfect Pear Margarita El Jimador Blanco Tequila, Pear syrup, sour, and fresh lime juice – $14.50 + tax CityWalk Carts – Dockside, Shoreline and Riverside NEW – Bacardi Cherry, Passionfruit puree, Blue Curacao topped with Tonic and Sprite – $14.50 + tax Universal Studios Florida Lombard’s Seafood Grille NEW – Lobster Mac & Cheese Seashell Pasta, Sherry cream sauce, Maine Lobster, herb parmesan topping – $24.00 + tax Finnegan’s Bar & Grill The “Maloney Stack” Half pound all beef burger, braised short rib, beer battered onion rings and ale cheese sauce, served with wedge fries – $19.95 + tax Universal’s Islands of Adventure Confisco Grille NEW – Wagyu Beef Sliders Waygu beef sliders on brioche buns with bourbon bacon jam, cheddar cheese, arugula, and garlic aioli, served with truffle Fries – $18.95 + tax Mythos Restaurant NEW – Zucchini Fritters Cretan Herbed Zucchini Fritters, served with a Cucumber Tomato Salad and Tzatziki sauce – $12.00 + tax Café 4 Plant Based Fettucine Alfredo Creamy vegan fettucine alfredo with chicken – $13.99 + tax Universal’s Volcano Bay Whakawaiwai Eats Island Chicken Pancit Bowl Sautéed vegetables, Noodles and grilled Chicken tossed in a sweet and Tangy Island sauce – $17.49 + tax Starbucks NEW – Cookies & Cream Cold Brew Cold brew with a touch vanilla, topped with a sweet cookie cold foam Tall – $5.49 + tax Grande – $5.99 + tax Venti – $6.49 + tax Free Collectible Art Print What’s better than a free Collectible Art Print? Two free Collectible Art Prints. Pick up the first art print beginning August 15 at the UOAP Lounge in Islands of Adventure and the Five and Dime at Universal Studios Florida. Only one print will be distributed per passholder, while supplies last, until August 31. The second print will be coming soon. Exclusive Resort Rates Annual and seasonal passholders may also save up to 45% on hotel stays during UOAP Days. Skip the traffic and play until the park closes, catch a late dinner, and then finally unwind at your hotel with special, reduced resort rates. Receive 50% Off at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Passholders will receive 50% off on The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Personalization Services, such as engraving, embroidery, embossing and more, with each qualifying same day purchase at participating locations inside Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Universal’s Great Movie Escape Discount Escape into the movies for less with 30% off on all Universal’s Great Movie Escape experience tickets purchased at the venue. Exclusive Amazing Pictures Rates Buy any Amazing Pictures photo product in Universal Studios Florida and receive another of equal or lesser value for free from August 15 through September 30, 2023. Universal’s Volcano Bay Perks Power and Seasonal Passholders can be the first to the fun with Early Park Admission at Universal’s Volcano Bay, up to thirty minutes prior to park opening on select dates from August 15, through September 30, 2023 (weather permitting). Plus, Passholders receive a 10% discount on Cabana and Premium Seating rentals. Coca-Cola Freestyle Souvenir Cup Starting August 15, 2023, there will also be an exclusive Coca-Cola Freestyle souvenir cup for $17.99 plus tax, while supplies last. The Passholder exclusive Coca-Cola Freestyle souvenir cup will be available for purchase at the UOAP Lounge, Croissant Moon Bakery and Captain America Diner at Universal’s Islands of Adventure, Louie’s Italian at Universal Studios Florida, Mel’s Drive-In and Richter’s Burger Co. at Universal Studios Florida, and Kohola Reef Restaurant & Social Club at Universal’s Volcano Bay starting August 15, 2023 — while supplies last. Must present valid Annual or Seasonal Pass at time of purchase. Premier and Preferred Annual Pass food discounts apply. Power and Seasonal Passholder Appreciation Days food discounts apply from August 15, 2023 – September 30, 2023. Exclusive Passholder Merchandises Sarting August 15, 2023, Passholders will have access to exclusive merchandise, while supplies last. The exclusive Passholder merchandise is available for purchase at the UOAP Lounge in Universal’s Islands of Adventure, and the Five and Dime in Universal Studios Florida starting August 15, 2023, while supplies last. 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.

Join Sea Life Aquarium Orlando for the most shark-tastic event of the year! Right now you can participate in a shark scavenger hunt, take a shark-themed behind the scenes tour, and more! This month, new through August 27, 2023, you can explore underwater conservation and learn more about sharks during the limited time, Summer Of Sharks event at SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium. Be sure to grab a scavenger hunt guide on your way inside, because the full family can take part in a fun Shark Scavenger Hunt, where you discover the 5 species of sharks in the aquarium, and win a a shark themed prize! You will learn about some rare species of sharks, including the Zebra, Epaulette, Bonnethead, White Spotted Bamboo, and Coral Catshark. Plus, during Summer of Sharks Tour, experience a shark-tastic behind the scenes tour, only during the Summer of Sharks event! During this shark-tastic spin o the behind the scenes tour - only during the Summer of Sharks event, tour guides will answer all of your shark questions and show you exactly how we care for these incredible creatures. If you come during lunchtime, you can even see the aquarists prepare food for the sharks. Don't miss this JAW-some opportunity! This allows a behind-the-scenes look at what experts are doing to help sea life and how communities can do their part by keeping beaches safe for aquatic animals. You can even upgrade your tickets for a deep-dive experience, allowing you to swim with sharks and manta rays! This event is on now through August 27, for more information or to purchase tickets, 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.

Florida's biggest Christian music festival will return for its 26th year at Universal Orlando Resort in January 2024 for a weekend of faith and fun. Rock The Universe has been held at Universal Orlando Resort since back in 1998 at Universal Studios Florida, and universal have just announced that the hugely popular Christian Music event will return next year on January 26 - January 27, 2024. Rock The Universe features powerful music from Christian Music's brightest stars together with the thrilling rides at Universal Studios Florida. During Florida’s biggest Christian music festival, fans and youth groups come together to enjoy moving performances by some of Christian music’s top artists, powerful worship experiences and thrilling theme park attractions at Universal Studios Florida. The rocking weekend kicks off Friday night across Universal’s two stages, the Music Plaza Stage and the Hollywood Stage, with six feature performances and continues Saturday night with an additional six performances. The 2024 Rock the Universe line up will be announced at a later date. Fans can keep the music flowing in a fan zone, featuring live performances from up-and-coming acts throughout the weekend. Beyond the main stage performances, Rock the Universe attendees can immerse themselves in a weekend full of inspiring worship experiences – including a powerful Sunday morning service to wrap up the faith-filled weekend. Tickets and vacation packages will be on sale later this year. Additional details on Rock the Universe will be revealed soon. To learn more about the event, visit www.RocktheUniverse.com. For the very latest news and information from Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date on our socials, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, your free guide to Orlando. Please Note: Gotta Go Orlando is your free guide to all the amazing happenings in Orlando. Every day we offer the most up to date news and information on the best of Orlando and Central Florida. We are supported by our advertisers via digital ads, sponsored content, and affiliate links, articles may be paid for, or contain affiliate links where we could earn money if you purchase products or services via a link our site.

Your time is now Universal Orlando Resort Annual Passholder! Reservations are now open for the Universal Orlando Resort Passholder Night, which is happening at Universal’s Islands of Adventure this August, Passholder Night has not taken place at Universal Orlando Resort since 2019, but Passholder Night, part of Passholder Appreciation Days at the resort, will be on August 26 from 7 pm - 11 pm. During Passholder Night, passholders will have exclusive access to Islands Of Adventure once the park has closed to regular guests, with various exclusive offerings, with passholder exclusive merch and food expected. To RSVP, head over to the Passholder Appreciation Days webpage. Passholder night will take place during this years Passholder Appreciation Days, from August 15 to September 30, 2023. 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.