Sea Life Orlando Aquarium and Madame Tussauds, together with Canine Companions are celebrating International Service Dog Week by hosting volunteers and their puppies. In recognition of International Assistance Dog Week, ICON Park attractions, Sea Life Orlando Aquarium and Madame Tussauds Orlando have announced it’s an official training facility for Canine Companions. The partnership kicked off with a special visit by a group of five volunteers and their adorable puppies. Each Canine Companions service dog spends the first year-and-a-half with a volunteer puppy raiser to learn basic tasks and socialize in public and private settings. Field Trips to training facilities like SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium and Madame Tussauds Orlando allow a dog in training to get comfortable with tight spaces and new sights, smells and experiences. After puppy raising, the dogs are turned into Canine Companions and enter six months of professional training. Once completed, the dogs are then matched to an adult, child or veteran with a disability - free of charge. SEA LIFE Orlando is dedicated to diversity and inclusion and is proud to be a training facility of service dogs for the nonprofit. The focus of the visit was to bring awareness to service dogs and celebrate their fur-ever ability to provide independence to those with disabilities. For more information on donations and/or volunteer opportunities, please visit www.canine.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. 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

As we get ever closer to scary season here in Orlando, SeaWorld have revealed yet another house coming to this year's Howl-O-Scream Orlando. Returning for its third year on September 8, Howl-O-Scream Orlando runs select nights through October 31, and this year Howl-O-Scream isn’t just back at SeaWorld. It’s bigger and better than ever with ALL-NEW terrors, and now we know the details for another haunted house coming to this year's event... DEAD VINES: NAWLINS NIGHTMARE From deep in the gator filled Louisiana bayous, through its grand estates with dark backstories, and decaying cemeteries. All the way to the wild antics of Bourbon Street… Your journey through this myriad of horrors will be nothing less than a constant nightmare. An ominous presence protects this land from those not welcome. You can’t go back, so you must press on forward. Hex has chosen this eclectic location as her home, and you are trespassing. It is said that if you love New Orleans, she’ll have you back… but first you must survive. Mardi On! This year's after hours event will feature 5 houses, with Dead Vines: Nawlins Nightmare joining the previously announced houses, Blood Beckoning, and new for 2023, Beneath the Ice: The Meltdown. There is another two houses yet to be announced, one a returning favorite, and another a brand new house. Also announced is the three scare zones at this years event, NEW! Blood Light District, plus Frozen Terror - Alive in the Ice, and Witchcraft Bayou. Plus, the popular Monster Stomp show is also returning this year... In the misty corners of Victorian-era London, a fiend known only as Jack the Ripper walks the streets. Watch him take the stage in a way you’ve never seen before in this modern rock and rhythm spectacular. Hold onto your seat as electrifying percussion, dancing, and singing combine for a show that’s as darkly entertaining as it is exhilarating. SeaWorld’s Howl-O-Scream Orlando Highlights Haunted Houses Hear every bloodcurdling shriek. Feel every spine-tingling terror. Get ready for the haunted houses of SeaWorld’s Howl-O-Scream. There’s no turning back as you brave dark passageways and round dimly lit corners, hoping you can avoid what’s lurking in the depths. The legends are true, the fear is real, and the only way out is through. Terrifying Shows Even amid so much mayhem, the show must go on. Duck inside and be mesmerized by a raucous, high-energy musical dance show. Or witness the outdoor spectacle as the ominous story of the one who has emerged from lake unfolds before you. Or take a break and hear adventure stories from the famed siren hunter, from the horrific to hilarious. Scare Zones & Roaming Haunts There are no safe zones. There are no places to hide. The scares are everywhere, and the roaming haunts never weaken. Get ready for immersive terror at every turn during SeaWorld’s Howl-O-Scream. Stay alert and be prepared for anything, because you never know what’s waiting up ahead (or creeping up behind you). Rides & Experiences Have you ever ridden your favorite attraction in the dark? It wouldn’t be a SeaWorld visit without a ride or two, but it wouldn’t be Howl-O-Scream without a dose of nighttime terror. Meanwhile, sinister interactive surprises await at your favorite bar haunts. After nightfall, every moment of fun comes with a splash of fear. Howl-O-Scream is intended for a mature audience. This event contains intense adult content such as violence, gore, and blood. Howl-O-Scream 2023 is a separately-ticketed night event. No costumes are allowed. Tickets Save up to 65% on event tickets. Hurry, offer ends soon! Get your tickets now. 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

Who serves up the best wings in Central Florida!? Head on over to the Space Coast and enjoy a 21+, All-Inclusive Wings and Alcohol Event and help decide! Competitors are getting ready to face off at the Space Coast Wing Battle on August 19 at Wickham Park, 2500 Parkway Dr, Melbourne from 6 - 10 pm. Who will win? Everyone! Enjoy unlimited wing samples, unlimited beer and seltzers, and a great cause to support: The Children's Hunger Project. Your admission ticket includes unlimited wing samplings and unlimited domestic beer and hard seltzers for the entirety of the event! VIP Ticketholders also get unlimited local craft draft beer and liquor/cocktails!! ​Attendees will stop by each booth to sample what each competitor is servin’ up... And then continue to enjoy UNLIMITED wing samplings, alcohol, games area, and live music all night long! Got a sweet tooth?? Some of the areas best desert vendors will be available for purchase at the event, with 15% of their proceeds going directly to The Children's Hunger Project. Tickets are only $50! Get yours now! As for the actual wing battle, upon entry all attendees will be given 1 branded token. After tasting each wing, be sure to drop your token off with your favorite Competitor to give them your “People’s Choice” vote. A panel of qualified judges will announce the 2023 SPACE COAST WING BATTLE CHAMPION based on a blind taste-test. 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

How does a move to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, near the gateway to The Great Smoky Mountains sound? Well, Dolly Parton and the team at Dollywood Parks and Resorts could hep yo with that! For the first time ever, Dollywood is hosting entertainment auditions for the 2024 season right here in Orlando. Dollywood’s entertainment team is looking to cast for a variety of full time entertainment positions for a variety of productions. They require singers, singers who can dance, improvisational actors, costumed characters, and character performers. The auditions will take place on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at the SpringHill Suites Orlando at Flamingo Crossings. These full time positions begin as early as February 2024. Contracts range from February – October, March – October, May – August, September – October, and October – January. Requirements: Singers: Versatile singers (country/pop/rock) Sopranos/Altos with a strong present belt in the pop/country style Tenors with a strong range A3 to C5 Bass with a strong range of C2 to E4 Individuals with experience in A Cappella music (pop/modern a cappella style) Beatboxers who can sing Performers (singer dancers) with experience being a Swing/learning multiple roles Singers who dance and/or move well Looking for movers and dancers who can sing well. Character Performers/Costumed Performers who have a passion for engaging with our guests through meet and greets, walk arounds, interacting with any guest who pass by. Initiating, seeking out and creating memories worth repeating with our guests of all ages. Looking for confident, outgoing, and charismatic performers. Atmosphere/Improvisational Actors who have proficient and excellent improvisational skills. Seeking performers who will be guest facing throughout the park and engage our guests thru storytelling. Captivating and engaging our guests in experiences that leave them laughing, smiling or singing throughout the park. Expressive. If you are interested in any of the positions, you must register in advance for an audition. Once youngster, the audition team will schedule your specific audition time after you register. Registration ends Aug. 13, 2023. For more information, 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. 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

JINYA Ramen Bar is expanding its footprint in the Orlando area with the popular Thornton Park ramen restaurant planning to open a new location in Oviedo. JINYA Ramen Bar, a fast growing restaurant chain, including a busy Orlando location near downtown at 8 N Summerlin Ave in Thornton Park is opening its second Florida location this fall. The new restaurant will be located near Alafaya Square at 234 E. Mitchell Hammock Rd, just a short 10-minute drive from the University of Central Florida campus, JINAY offers more than a dozen acclaimed dishes and is known for its slow-cooked approach to ramen, made from broths simmered for 20 hours in-house. “They say that Orlando is one of the most magical places on earth and we learned that with our first location in the city, so it only made sense to bring another one to the area and Oviedo is the perfect place to do that,” said JINYA Founder and CEO Tomo Takahashi. “We can’t wait to share even more of our food and culture with the community and look forward to having locals join in on the fun.” Ahead of the fall opening, JINYA is seeking up to 60 highly motivated and talented team members for both front and back-of-house positions. For those that want to work in a unique and vibrant environment, visit here. At JINYA, experience ramen with thick, rich broth in perfect balance with flavorful noodles. Discover a wide array of authentic toppings, from tender pork chashu to shrimp wonton. Then, elevate the experience further by pairing it with tapas or a craft beer. JINYA is ramen culture, where the relationship between broth and noodles is serious but delicious business. To learn more about JINYA’s full menu, visit jinyaramenbar.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. 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 countdown is on for the 2023 Space Collectibles Show and Sale taking place at the Sands Space History Center. This is one show that is truly out of this world! The 2023 Space Collectibles Show and Sale is happening this Saturday, August 12, from 10 am - 3 pm at the Sands Space History Center in Cape Canaveral. At the show, you can check out a vast array of space exploration related collectibles offered by multiple vendors/collectors. Items offered include space memorabilia and artifacts, mission patches, postal covers, challenge coins, books, videos, vintage toys as well a beautiful photography offered by the pro’s that witness launches at the cape. While at the Sands Space History Center, you can take time to check out our exhibits and museum gift shop. Admission to the Show and to the Sands Space History Center is FREE. The Sands Space History Center, formerly known as The Air Force Space and Missile History Center, an extension of the museum, is located just outside the south gate of Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. Since the History Center is located just outside of Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, no Cape access pass is required. The History Center contains historic information and displays for each Launch Complex at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. To visit the rest of the USAF Space & Missile Museum, you can schedule a tour and explore the website to learn more about other artifacts and related history. A gift shop and restrooms are available inside the building. The shaded picnic area is just outside the History Center door, so bring your lunch and enjoy the afternoon. 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 brand new trail link between the new Orlando station at Orlando International Airport and various stops in South Florida including Miami has been delayed. The stage was set for Brighline to begin passenger service between two of the fastest-growing regions in the state, Central and South Florida on September 1. Sadly, the launch of this new rail service has been delayed, not surprising really considering the massive effort it has taken to make this new transport link happen, and what's a few more days to wait in the grand scale of things? Brigtline say that due to delays with the final stages of certification and crew testing, the inaugural service on Sept. 1 will not run as planned, and anyone who has booked tickets from Sept. 1 - 6 will be offered a refund, and a credit for a future journey given. Customers affected should have already received an email notifying them of the change. Customers with any questions are urged to visit Brightline’s help center by clicking here. With service now due to launch on Sept. 7, passenger can purchase tickets for travel between Orlando and South Florida for travel from Sept. 7 2023 onwards. When the service does launch, it will include 16 daily round trips with hourly departures between Miami and Orlando, with the non-stop trains having a run time between Miami and Orlando of two hours and 59 minutes. Regular service from Orlando to Miami will stop at all Brightline stations including West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale and Aventura. Brightline offer two offers two classes of service on the new service, SMART and PREMIUM . Brightline’s PREMIUM service provides complimentary drinks and snacks in a dedicated lounge and train coach. One-way SMART fares start at $79 and one-way PREMIUM fares are priced from $149. Brand new Brightline trains offer travellers spacious leather seats with plenty of legroom, access to complimentary, high-speed wifi, charging ports at every seat and multiple food and beverage stations onboard. Guests will also find a designated place for bikes and ample room throughout coaches for carry-on storage. With Brightline’s signature yellow and spacious lounges, the new Orlando station at Orlando International Airport is the perfect backdrop for a new era of passenger rail that will connect Central and South Florida. The new station is meticulously designed and built through the lens of today’s modern traveler. The 37,350 square foot station is located in Orlando International Airport’s new 80,000 sq. ft. Train Station facility adjacent to Terminal C. The Train Station connects directly to the airport’s Parking Garage C, which will have more than 350 parking spaces branded for Brightline guests. The Train Station provides direct access to the other airport terminals A and B via the airport Terminal Link (automated people mover) in under five minutes. Transportation and mobility options at the Orlando Station include Brightline’s first and last-mile service, Brightline+, which will cater to the unique needs of the Orlando visitor. The guest journey begins at the main entrance, located off the airport’s expansive two-story glass atrium. Once inside the station, passengers can purchase tickets from guest services or one of several self-service kiosks, and check luggage before proceeding through touchless turnstiles into the security screening tunnel. Once through the security tunnel, guests are greeted by an expansive two-story station space, featuring world-class amenities Brightline is known for, including: Mary Mary Bar, serving hand-crafted cocktails and light bites. The signature sit-down bar is positioned at the far end of the station with a stunning panoramic view overlooking the train platforms where guests can leisurely watch as trains arrive and depart. Above the Mary Mary bar is an iconic, split-flap message board that can rotate alphanumeric text and/or graphics to form a message. A nostalgic nod to historic train stations, the split-flap will provide updated train schedules, boarding times, news of the day and other announcements complete with sounds reminiscent of the first passenger train stations in America. MRKT PLACE is a retail experience with convenient in-station shopping for last-minute gifts, sundries and refreshments. Brightline offers two classes of service, SMART and PREMIUM. Brightline’s PREMIUM service includes complimentary meals, snacks and beverages, a dedicated first class lounge, free checked luggage, priority boarding and a dedicated coach. Throughout the station, all guests will have access to free high-speed Wi-Fi, charging stations at every seat, 87 big screen televisions and a BrightKids children’s play area located in the SMART lounge. Passengers will access trains by escalator or elevator to first level platforms. These platforms are 1,000 feet long and can accommodate a train with up to 10 coaches and two locomotives. Additional details of Brightline’s opening schedule include: Weekdays Hourly southbound departures from Orlando to Miami starting at 5:00 a.m. until 8:50 p.m. First southbound train from Orlando arrives in Miami at 8:30 a.m. Hourly northbound departures from Miami to Orlando starting at 6:50 a.m. until 9:45 p.m. First northbound train from Miami arrives in Orlando at 10:15 a.m. Weekends Hourly southbound departures from Orlando to Miami starting at 5:00 a.m. until 8:50 p.m. First southbound train from Orlando arrives in Miami at 8:30 a.m. Hourly northbound departures from Miami to Orlando starting at 5:45 a.m. until 9:45 p.m. First northbound train from Miami arrives in Orlando at 9:15 a.m. Additional dedicated trains will continue to serve commuters and the South Florida region between Miami and West Palm Beach with early morning departures at 5:00 a.m. from West Palm Beach and late night departures until 12:45 a.m. out of Miami. 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.

Starting tomorrow, The Artist’s Palette at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa will be painting some new flavors on its menu! Attention Orlando foodies! A delicious destination at Walt Disney World Resort will be getting some new additions to its menu – The Artist’s Palette at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa. This location will be getting a variety of new dishes sure to make you and your taste buds very happy starting tomorrow, August 9. Whether you like sweet, savory, or a little of both, you’ll want to check out this location on your next visit once you see what the talented culinary team has in store for you. Let’s race over to Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa to see what flavors The Artist’s Palette has painted up for us, shall we? This location offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner and, starting tomorrow, will be home to a new selection of eats and some returning favorites, all available on mobile order! Start your day with Chef Nick Walker’s new plant-based creation – the Avocado Toast – because who doesn’t love avocado toast? This breakfast bite features avocado, cherry tomatoes, radish, pickled red onions, arugula, and “aïoli” on toasted sunflower bread. If you’re in for a sweeter start, try the French Toast Strata, a popular breakfast offering now updated with a delicious crème anglaise. It’s also served with fresh berries and your choice of bacon or sausage. On the move for an exciting adventure at the resort or parks? The grab-and-go market section is filled with offerings sure to please your palette, including the new Charcuterie with Chef’s selection of cheeses, cured meats, and traditional accompaniments. Another addition will be the Turkey BLT served with chef’s house-made pimento cheese. Any sandwich lovers out there? How about ones from Western New York? If so, the Beef on Weckis inspired by the classic mainstay of the region. It’s made up of sliced brisket and horseradish cream on a caraway brioche bun served with au jus and Saratoga chips. Another handheld option is the tasty Tuna Salad Sandwich on toasted sunflower bread. For pizza lovers, The Artist’s Palette is home to a wonderful pizza hearth, with dough prepared in-house. The Margherita Pizza remains but has been updated from its previous iteration, now with mozzarella, fresh pizza sauce, and basil pistou on house-made pizza dough. As dinnertime rolls around after 4:00 p.m., this spot will feature three create-your-own entrées – the Homestyle Meatloaf, Sautéed Garlic Shrimp, and Herb-roasted Chicken. All three of these dishes are served with your choice of two sides – Yukon gold mashed potatoes, garlic green beans, roasted rainbow carrots, steamed white rice, or edamame succotash. What a meal! If you’re a fan of the longtime favorite, the Saratoga Salad, don’t worry. This staple is here to stay! It combines mixed field greens, feta, dried cranberries, apples, spiced walnuts, crispy ciabatta croutons, and lemon-poppy seed vinaigrette. Now that’s my kind of salad. Another signature offering that you can’t miss is the Ham & Cheese Panini. This bite features sliced ham, smoked gouda, dijon mustard, and quattro formaggi spread pressed to perfection. For a sweet finish, the bakery team has put together two new treats you’re going to love. First up is the Derby Day Pie. This delight is inspired by traditional sweets from a day at the racetrack and features a pie shell with chocolate-nut filling topped with buttercream and horseshoe décor. Also new, the signature Artist’s Palette Cookie is a mouthwatering sugar cookie with icing ‘paint’ and strawberry biscuit stick ‘paintbrush.’ It’s adorable and delicious. 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

If you are planning on visiting Walt Disney World this October, then plan on avoiding Hollywood Studios on October 17 as the park will be closing early. Disney’s Hollywood Studios will close to all guests at 5 pm on October 17 due to a private event being held within the park that evening, The Gartner IT Symposium Conference is taking place at Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort from October 16 through 19 in Orlando, with a private party from 6:45 to 10:00 p.m. on October 17 at Hollywood Studios for conference guests only. 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

September will be packed with free local artist showcases, community programming, and the first-ever 2-day Francis Field Showcase in downtown St. Augustine! The highly anticipated Sing Out Loud Festival returns to Florida's historic coast the September with its biggest line up yet. Introduced in 2016, the Sing Out Loud Festival is an annual celebration of live music throughout Florida’s Historic Coast. The festival takes place over multiple weekends in September, and features dozens of musical genres and over one hundred local, regional, and national artists playing a mix of free and ticketed shows at venues around the area. This years festival welcomes headliners The Black Keys, Mumford & Sons, Lord Huron, Maggie Rogers, Yola, War Hippies, Elle King, Amos Lee, S.G. Goodman, Yonder Mountain String Band, Railroad Earth, Keller & Keels, and many other great performances. The multi-weekend festival features various artists at locales throughout St. Augustine and St. Johns County, Florida. Sing Out Loud festival begins with Free Local Showcases. With genres ranging from indie rock to bluegrass, hip hop to country, comedy to spoken word, performers are featured at over a dozen venues throughout the festival. These free concerts are a staple of the Sing Out Loud Festival and allow visitors to explore the vibrant musical landscape of Florida’s Historic Coast. The Local Showcases begins Friday, September 8, feature shows every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday through Sunday, October 1. A listing of concerts and locations is available at SingOutLoudFestival. Featured events include: Saturday, September 9, The Backyard Stage at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre welcomes Indie rock band Yo La Tengo. This free event is open to all ages. Saturday, September 16, Sing Out Loud Festival’s newest event, Lincolnville Porch Fest, celebrates the unique history of one of St. Augustine’s most historically and culturally significant neighborhoods. Featuring twenty-five local musical acts performing on five porches against the backdrop of the Lincolnville neighborhood, Porch Fest takes place from noon to 5 p.m., culminating with a finale at Colonial Oak Music Park later in the evening. Tuesday, September 19, artisan shopping and live music take center stage at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre Night Market. This free event takes place from 5 to 9 p.m. and features live music, handmade arts, crafts and goods, and local food trucks. The Sing Out Loud Festival main event, The Francis Field Showcase, takes place Friday, September 22 and Saturday, September 23 at Francis Field in downtown St. Augustine. Friday, September 22, the Francis Field Showcase will welcome headliners The Black Keys, a Grammy Award-winning American rock duo formed in Akron, Ohio, in 2001, consisting of band members Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney. The Black Keys are known for songs like “Tighten Up,” “Lonely Boy,” “Howlin’ for You,” and “Fever.” Other performers for that night include indie rock band Lord Huron, English singer-songwriter Yola, and country music duo War Hippies. Saturday, September 23, the Francis Field Showcase will welcome headliners Mumford & Sons, a British folk-rock band founded in London in 2007, consisting of members Marcus Mumford, Ted Dwayne, and Ben Lovett. Mumford & Sons are known for tunes like “I Will Wait,” “Little Lion Man,” “The Cave,” and “Hopeless Wanderer.” Other musicians that will take the stage on Saturday night include American singer-songwriter Maggie Rogers, blues rock musician Elle King, folk soul-rocker Amos Lee, and Southern songwriter S.G. Goodman. Two-day tickets include General Admission for $235 each, General Admission+ for $395 each, and Platinum for $760 each. One-day tickets can be purchased at $125 for Friday and $155 for Saturday. Tickets are available online only. Music lovers can expand their collections at the St. Augustine Record Fair. This free event takes place 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, September 24 at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre and is one of the area’s largest fairs featuring limited-edition vinyl, 90’s tour posters, vintage rock t-shirts, and even cassette tapes and record players. Friday, September 29 through Sunday, October 1, another foundation of Florida’s Historic Coast’s music scene, the St. Augustine Songwriters Festival celebrates the craft of songwriting. Top-notch country songwriters will perform their hits throughout the St. Augustine’s historic city, accented with the stories and anecdotes behind the hits. These free concerts occur at the Colonial Oak Music Park, Trade Winds Lounge, Prohibition Kitchen, and the St. Augustine Distillery. 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

Ghoulish goodies are materializing for Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party! Unlock some sweets, tricks, and treats to indulge in throughout the Halloween season at Magic Kingdom Park. It’s time to trick-or-treat yourself because Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is nearly here! Yep, that’s right. Dust off your cobwebs because the Halloween season is nearly upon us. I, for one, love this time of year and all the sinister sweets and treats lingering around Disney Parks, especially at this fan-favorite event. On select nights from August 11 through November 1, venture into Magic Kingdom Park (if you dare) for a night of frightful fun, can’t-miss characters, spelltacular entertainment, and, of course, FOOD! This year, the culinary teams have conjured up 30 specialty treats, and nearly all of them are new. Enjoy devilishly delicious delights exclusive to the party, like the Zombie Fingers and Skull Brownie, as well as treats available all day long, like the Apple Fritter Milk Shake and Tombstone Tart. From the sweet to the savory, and everything in between, this year is filled with plenty of must-try treats for Halloween sure to put a spell on you. If you’re looking for an extra sweet addition to your evening, the Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular Dessert Party serves up all-you-care-to-enjoy sweet treats and specialty drinks, as well as private viewing for the nighttime spectacular! Grab your costume, your sweet tooth, and let the ghoul times roll. Here is the 2023 Foodie Guide to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party! Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies (Available Aug. 11 through Nov. 1 during regular park hours and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party) Apple Fritter Milkshake: Salted caramel milkshake topped with green apple whipped cream and an apple fritter (Non-alcoholic) (New) Cheshire Café MMMummy Treat: Flaky pastry filled with chocolate-hazelnut filling and topped with white icing stripes and sugar eyes (New) (Available Aug. 11 through Nov. 1 during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only) Queen of Hearts Slushy: Frozen cherry slushy drizzled with black cherry purée and topped with whipped cream and a crown-shaped chocolate piece (Non-alcoholic) (New) (Available Aug. 11 through Nov. 1 during regular park hours and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party) Witches Cold Brew: French Vanilla Joffrey’s Coffee Cold Brew topped with pumpkin-spiced foam and Halloween sprinkles (Non-alcoholic) (Available Aug. 11 through Nov. 1 during regular park hours and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party) Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café (Available Aug. 11 through Nov. 1 during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only) Terrifyin’ Twice-Spiced Chicken Sandwich: Spicy fried chicken breast dipped in hot honey and topped with pepper jack cheese, jalapeño poppers, and bacon (New) The Snarling Sub: Meatball sub with spicy marinara, pesto and pearl mozzarella “teeth” served on a black roll (new) Zombie Fingers: Almond cookie fingers, Key lime pie white chocolate ganache, salted caramel crisp pearls, and sugar eyes (New) River Stix Elixir: Kiwi lemonade with luster dust (Non-alcoholic) (New) The Friar’s Nook (Available Aug. 11 through Nov. 1 during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only) Pain and Panic Brat: Bratwurst, sweet and spicy onion relish, and sriracha mustard (New) Pain and Panic Loaded Tots: Tots topped with sweet and spicy onion relish, sriracha mustard, and crumbled bratwurst (New) Buffalo Chicken Hand Pie with spicy ranch drizzle and blue cheese powder (New) Golden Oak Outpost Tombstone Tart: Flaky pastry filled with strawberry-jalapeño jam and topped with sprinkles and sugar spiders (New) (Available Aug. 11 through Nov. 1 during regular park hours and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party) Loaded Sweet Potato Fries: Sweet potato fries tossed in cinnamon sugar and topped with marshmallow cream, butterscotch chips, and toffee pieces (New) (Available Aug. 11 through Nov. 1 during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only) Liberty Square Market (Available Aug. 11 through Nov. 1 during regular park hours and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party) Black Velvet Whoopie Pie: Black velvet cookie with buttercream and sprinkles topped with a sugar spider (New) Main Street Bakery Mickey-shaped Cinnamon Roll: Mickey-shaped cinnamon roll topped with orange frosting and sprinkles (Available Aug. 11 through Nov. 1 during regular park hours and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party) Minnie-shaped Pumpkin Cheesecake: Pumpkin cheesecake and pumpkin coffee mousse topped with a white chocolate candy corn bow (New) (Available Aug. 11 through Nov. 1 during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only) Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn & Café (Available Aug. 11 through Nov. 1 during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only) Cajun Burger: Cajun-spiced all-beef patty topped with fried green tomato, Cajun Andouille dip, and Creole remoulade served on a black bun (New) Bucket of Bones: Bone-in piggy wings fried with fresh jalapeños tossed in Coca-Cola Cherry barbecue sauce (New) Candy Corn Milkshake: Sweet corn soft-serve topped with whipped cream and sweet potato corn bread nuggets (Non-alcoholic) (New) Plaza Ice Cream Parlor Apple Fritter Sundae: Apple fritters topped with choice of ice cream, whipped cream, and sprinkles (New) (Available Aug. 11 through Nov. 1 during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only) Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich: Cookies topped with sprinkles with choice of ice cream (Available Aug. 11 through Nov. 1 during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party) Sleepy Hollow (Available Aug. 11 through Nov. 1 during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only) Char Siu Chicken Wings: Whole chicken wings glazed in char siu and topped with chili threads and garlic (New) Headless Horseman Cupcake: Yellow cupcake topped with cream cheese buttercream, spicy cheese-flavored snacks, and a chocolate piece (New) Cinnamon Funnel Cake: Funnel cake topped with pumpkin ice cream, drizzled with pumpkin spiced caramel, and topped with butterscotch chips (New) Storybook Treats (Available Aug. 11 through Nov. 1 during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only) Hades Cone: DOLE Whip mango and habanero soft-serve topped with blue raspberry shell and chili-lime seasoning (New) Sunshine Tree Terrace (Available Aug. 11 through Nov. 1 during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only) Tropical Graveyard: Mango mousse and sour tropical gelatin topped with cookie crumbles, gummy worm, sprinkles, and a tombstone chocolate piece (New) Churro Cart near Cinderella Castle Not-So-Poison Apple Churro: Churro rolled in green apple sugar, topped with SNICKERS bar pieces, and drizzled with caramel sauce (New) (Available Aug. 11 through Nov. 1 during regular park hours and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party) Jack Pop: Chocolate fudge brownie with marshmallow filling and topped with a Jack chocolate piece (New) (Available Aug. 11 through Nov. 1 during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only) Sally Pop: Yellow pop with raspberry filling topped with a Sally chocolate piece (New) (Available Aug. 11 through Nov. 1 during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only) Outdoor Vending Cart near The Haunted Mansion (Available Aug. 11 through Nov. 1 during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only) Skull Brownie: Mexican-spiced chocolate brownie with dulce de leche filling and sugar eyes (New) There you have it – all the ghoulish goodies coming to Magic Kingdom Park for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and this Halloween season. Prepare to be bewitched with flavor! Dates And Prices for this years Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. The adult price is for for guests ages 10 and up, with the child prices for guests ages 3-9. Friday, August 11th — $149 for adults, $139 for children Tuesday, August 15th — $109 for adults, $99 for children Friday, August 18th — $109 for adults, $99 for children Tuesday, August 22nd — $109 for adults, $99 for children Friday, August 25th — $109 for adults, $99 for children 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 — $119 for adults, $109 for children 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 Check out the highlights that are coming to this year's event! Watch a Ghostly Promenade with “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 other favorite characters. You may even spot some ghoulish new faces this year. Get the Party Startled With “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.” Featuring 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. See a Spellbinding Spectacle With the Sanderson Sisters 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. Stay tuned for more details! You won’t want to miss the hair-raising happenings at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party this year, so be sure to get your tickets. 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