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As we celebrate the first day of fall, this weekend sees the Moon Over Avalon Festival. Moon Festival is a traditional festival celebrated in many Far East and Southeast Asian American communities. Today, Saturday, September 23 is the Moon Over Avalon 2023 Autumn Festival. The festival is held on the 15th day of the 8th month according to the lunar calendar, when the full moon is brightest and fullest. It is a festival of gathering, thanksgiving, and prayer during the mid-Autumn harvest season. This 5-hour evening event includes children’s arts & craft activities, DIY festival lanterns, food trucks, night market, and live performances. For the latest news and information from throughout Central Florida, here at Gotta Go Orlando we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date with us on X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, for the best of Orlando.

If you want to attend this year's Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party you need to be real quick and purchase tickets NOW as only 2 dates remain! Don't be scared! There is now only two dates available for this year's after hours event, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Walt Disney World, The latest date to sell out is October 20, and 27. The remaining 2 dates are: October 29,and November 1. For all remaining dates, the price of tickets range from $189 to $199. 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 — SOLD OUT Friday, September 1st — SOLD OUT Monday, September 4th — SOLD OUT Friday, September 8th — SOLD OUT Sunday, September 10th — SOLD OUT Tuesday, September 12th — SOLD OUT Friday, September 15th — SOLD OUT Sunday, September 17th — SOLD OUT Tuesday, September 19th — SOLD OUT Friday, September 22nd — SOLD OUT Sunday, September 24th — SOLD OUT Tuesday, September 26th — SOLD OUT Thursday, September 28th — SOLD OUT Friday, September 29th — SOLD OUT Sunday, October 1st — SOLD OUT Tuesday, October 3rd — SOUT OUT Thursday, October 5th — SOLD OUT Friday, October 6th — SOLD OUT Monday, October 9th — SOLD OUT Tuesday, October 10th — SOLD OUT Thursday, October 12th — SOLD OUT Friday, October 13th — SOLD OUT Sunday, October 15th — SOLD OUT Tuesday, October 17th — SOLD OUT Thursday, October 19th — SOLD OUT Friday, October 20th — SOLD OUT Sunday, October 22nd — SOLD OUT Tuesday, October 24th — SOLD OUT Thursday, October 26th — SOLD OUT Friday, October 27th — SOLD OUT 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 returned 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 in Adventureland, plus Max Goof and his Powerline party pack are starring in all new pop-up party throughout Magic Kingdom. Also new this year, Mickey’s Boo-to-You Parade includes Ursula, Cruella de Vil, the Queen of Hearts, and the Sanderson Sisters ,Minnie Mouse, Daisy Duck, and Clarabelle. Plus, The Seven Dwarfs have returned 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 is 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 have returned 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 latest news and information from throughout Central Florida, here at Gotta Go Orlando we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date with us on X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, for the best of Orlando.

Welcome to another weekend of things to do here in Orlando, as always, we've selected the best events that are taking place throughout the weekend. Enjoy! The Best Things To Do In Orlando This Weekend! Multi-Day Events Friday, September 22, 2023 Saturday, September 23, 2023 Sunday, September 24, 2023 MULTI-DAY EVENTS The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Now - November 18, 2023 The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is dishing up delights at Walt Disney World Resort now through until November 18, 2023. Get ready to sip and savor at more than 25 Global Marketplaces throughout EPCOT, including returning favorites such as The Fry Basket, Flavors from Fire, Canada, India and Spain. Several new Global Marketplaces will open later during the festival as summer turns to fall. The festival has also welcomed back the popular Eat to the Beat Concert Series presented by Florida Blue Medicare at America Gardens Theatre. And don’t forget to commemorate your EPCOT visit by bringing festival magic home with official event merchandise including apparel, home décor, trading pins and more. Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Select Nights, Now - November 1, 2023 Get ready for a spooktacular celebration with plenty of tricks and treats at this year's Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, happening now through November 1, 2023. Enjoy spellbinding entertainment including shows, a parade, fireworks, Disney characters dressed in their Halloween best, and so much more. This limited-capacity, nighttime event starts at 7 pm and allows guests to experience shorter wait times on attractions, themed food and beverage and more Halloween Horror Nights At Universal Orlando Resort Select Nights Now - November 4, 2023 Halloween Horror Nights (HHN) at Universal Orlando Resort is huge, its one of the biggest Halloween events in Florida, and features horror of all genres, from cinematic greats and crazed cult favorites to the park’s original abominations, and each year the legend grows and the experience reaches beyond your wildest nightmares. Halloween Horror Nights 32 includes 10 terrifying haunted houses, 5 sinister scare zones and live entertainment. This year's haunted houses include The Exorcist: Believer, Chucky: Ultimate Kill Count, Universal Monsters: Unmasked, Stranger Things 4, and The Last of Us.. Visit Orlando Magical Dining Now - October 1, 2023 Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining is back, celebrating Orlando's eateries, now in its 18th year, locals and visitors alike love this event, which is on now through Oct. 1, 2023, offering 6 full weeks and 45 delicious days of amazing food at a bargain price! With more than 115 of Orlando’s best restaurants serving up three-course prix-fixe menus for either $40 or $60, as part of a new tiered menu system, Magical Dining is a great way to get out and explore Orlando's vibrant dining scene and discover new favorites for a really great price. This year’s roster brings 16 new restaurants to the dining program, as well as seven restaurants recognized by the MICHELIN Guide. Visit Orlando’s Magical Nights is also back, encouraging diners to turn their night on the town into an affordable, end-of-the-summer Orlando staycation with special savings and offers. The Comedy of Errors September 6 - October 1, 2023 Orlando Shakes presents The Comedy of Errors. Set during the revelries of Mardi Gras and featuring New Orleans Jazz, Zydeco and Delta Blues music, Shakespeare’s non-stop hilarious farce of love, mistaken identity, and two sets of twins separated as babies - gets swept up in the carnival celebrations. Bring your Mardi Gras beads and let the good times roll! The Magic School Bus: Lost in the Solar System Friday, Saturday & Sundays, Now - October 8, 2023 When the class gets lost on the way to the planetarium, Ms. Frizzle saves the day by blasting into outer space for an epic interplanetary field trip! But when rivalries both old and new threaten to tear the students apart, our young heroes must learn to pull together or risk getting forever lost in the solar system. Hop on the Magic School Bus for a ride in this new musical adaptation based on the original book series published by Scholastic. Presented by TheaterWorksUSA at Orlando Family Stage. Howl-O-Scream At Busch Gardens Tampa Select Nights, Now - October 31, 2023 Tampa’s premier Halloween event returns earlier than ever with new frights & scares taking over the entire park with haunted houses, scare zones, sinister shows and more. Until October 31st, unspeakable horror lives in every dark corner, including on Busch Gardens’ pulse-pounding thrill rides. Howl-O-Scream is bringing fear to the next level and once you’re in there’s nothing to fear but everything. Haunted houses include fan favorite, The Residence: Home For The Holidays, plus Ms. Stranglewood is back for more haunts this spooky season, year, and has something sinister waiting behind every corner. plus, new this year is D.H. Baggums, Circus of Fear. This year's scare zone's include the all new Big Ed's Demolition Derby, which features a rather sinister Big Ed, and Sin City Zombies, another brand new scare zone for 2023. Howl-O-Scream At SeaWorld Orlando Select Nights, Now - October 31, 2023 Howl-O-Scream resurfaces at SeaWorld Orlando and this year you will have nowhere to hide. Howl-O-Scream has washed ashore, and this time, the fear is everywhere. Returning for its third year on September 8, Howl-O-Scream 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. Evade angry haunts as they rampage through scare zones. Seek shelter indoors, only to find you’ve entered a house of horrors. Deepen the thrill with nighttime coaster rides. Quench your thirst for fear at a fiendishly interactive bar. And feel the monstrous electricity of three live shows. Scream-A-Geddon Now - November 4, 2023 If you go down to the woods this spooky season your in for a horrific surprise... Scream-A-Geddon in Dade City is BACK! Spread across 20 acres in a remote corner of Pasco County, the scariest of horror parks, Scream-A-Geddon Horror Park has five haunted houses, a zombie paintball fight and monsters who can and will grab you! Scream-A-Geddon is only a miserable 1 hour, 30 minute drive from Orlando, and it is so worth it, if you dare.... This years event features the all new haunted house, Breach. Enter if you dare, but you may never come out, plus returning this year is fan favorite's, Rage 3D, Floodwater Bayou, Ravenhill Asylum, Demon's Revenge, and of course it wouldn't be Scream-A-Geddon without Zombie Paintball Assault!! The event also features Monster Midway with food, beer, and games, and Bono's Beer Garden. Every Brilliant Thing Now - September 23, 2023 The incredible John O'Hurley will take the stage at the Garden Theatre beginning September 8 in the one-man play, Every Brilliant Thing. You may know him from Seinfeld as J. Peterman, or from Dancing with the Stars, or you may have read one of his books. The multi-talented actor, author, composer, and game show host brings a moving, insightful, and hilarious story to the Garden. Every Brilliant Thing is one-person play leading audiences through a remarkable journey that truly examines what makes life worth living, and the power of theatre to bring people together. Find out more by visiting: gardentheatre.org/shows. Gaylord Palms Goblins & Giggles Weekends Now - October 29, 2023 Bewitching thrills, chills and laughter will once again fill fall weekends as guests are treated to family-friendly Halloween fun beginning Sept. 9, 2023, when Gaylord Palms Resort kicks off its annual Goblins & Giggles Weekends celebration. The much loved event which runs through Oct. 29, will feature live shows, interactive events, dance and costume parties, character experiences, spooky animal encounters, a themed scavenger hunt and escape room, and plenty of sweet treats. Plus this year, Gaylord Palms Resort is offering two “Fall Into Family Fun” hotel packages with features like free resort credit, premium guest room views, and tickets to popular Goblins & Giggles Weekends events. Busch Gardens’ Spooktacular Select Days, Now - October 31, 2023 At Busch Gardens’ Spooktacular, from September 9 to October 31, guests will step into a whimsical world full of enchantment with Kandy, a witch-in-training! Every Saturday and Sunday, plus Monday Oct. 30 & Tuesday Oct. 31, this event takes place during regular park hours, and is included with park entry. Busch Gardens’ Spooktacular will be casting magical spells, from 12 – 4 pm at the Festival Walkway. A costume parade, story time and trick or treating are some of the activities guests will find in this immersive Halloween experience. Fiesta Aquatica! Saturday & Sunday, Now - Sunday, October 15, 2023 Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with Aquatica Orlando at Fiesta Aquatica! This fun-filled, festive event is happening every Saturdays and Sundays, until October15 and is included with park admission. Enjoy a change in tempo with Latin beats and delicious treats located throughout the park. Head to Banana Beach Cookout and Ke-Re’s Bar Saturdays 1:30 – 6:30 p.m. and Sundays 1:30 – 5:30 p.m. for live music and dancing. Nosf3ratu at The Ren Theater Select Days, Now - November 5, 2023 Nosferatu is returning to Orlando for year 3! Renaissance Theatre Company have revealed that the re-re-vamped adult horror experience Nosferatu is back following a sold out run in 2022. This years experience has been totally re-vamped, so returning guests will join new patrons to experience it all for the first time. Every inch of the Ren's 15,468 square foot warehouse in Downtown Orlando will be converted into an exciting maze of elaborately designed shadowy scenes, with the audience moves from room to room, encountering performers behind every secret door. The great thing about this experience is that every guest has a unique experience, with the cast of 32 vampires leading the audience into hidden corners of the building, where they play out scary, and sexy scenarios during the 90-minute experience. One the experience is over, new this year is VBar, the sexy nightclub where thirsty vampires meet their prey opens late for a completely different experience. Sexy vampires, live entertainment, and bloody good cocktails. See the show, stay for the party. Nosferatu is for adults 18+ Strong sexuality including nudity. Sadism, blood, gore, and violent themes. Expect haze and fog, strobing and moving lights, complete darkness. Loud sounds and music throughout. Audience will move from space to space through dark corridors on foot. Check out rentheatre.com for details. SeaWorld Halloween Spooktacular Select Dates, Now - October 31, 2023 SeaWorld’s Halloween Spooktacular is back with fun surprises, candy, costumes and more! Kids love trick-or-treating (with purchase of reusable bag) during this daytime event as they explore the decorated trail and meet colorful characters. This year be sure to check out all their immersive family Spooktacular Festivities and plan your visit this fall. SeaWorld Spooktacular runs select days, Sept. 16 – Oct. 31, and is included with park admission. LEGOLAND Florida Brick-or-Treat Select Days, Now - October 29, 2023 Families will be screaming in excitement at LEGOLAND Florida Brick-or-Treat this year, with more candy, more LEGO characters and more spell-binding surprises than ever before. This Halloween spectacular will bewitch families with so many amazing experiences including V.I.M. Dance Party Hosted by Lord Vampyre, the new show The UnbeLEAFable Halloween Night and NEW 4D Movie: The Great Monster Chase. Enjoy live shows, costume contests, meet and greets, spooky LEGO decorations and Monster mischief around every corner – all included with general park admission and select Annual Passes. Spooky Fall Experience by Marriott Village Orlando Now - October 31, 2023 Join the Marriott Village Orlando in creating memorable spooky fun experiences. Daily and holiday weekend from September 1, 2023, to October 31, 2023, Marriott Village Orlando will come alive at night with bespoke activities and curated amenities to experience the destination difference and a spooky good time. Book your stay today to reserve one of the newest talked about Spooky Halloween experiences in Orlando! Oktoberfest at Krush Brau Park Now - October 22, 2023 Get ready for an authentic Oktoberfest experience right here in Kissimmee, at Krush Brau Park! While the traditional Oktoberfest festivities are held in Munich, Germany, you don't have to travel across the Atlantic to immerse yourself in the rich traditions and Bavarian charm. Join Krush Brau Park and indulge in all the beer, food, music, and fun that make Oktoberfest a beloved global celebration. At Krush Brau Park, the've recreated the spirit of Munich's Oktoberfest to bring you an unforgettable experience. Adorned with traditional Bavarian décor and vibrant Oktoberfest colors, sets the perfect backdrop for a memorable celebration. The aroma of freshly baked pretzels, bratwurst, and sauerkraut fills the air, transporting you straight to the heart of Bavaria. Vampirates: When the Blood Moon Rises Select Nights, Now - October 31, 2023 Pirates Dinner Adventure is hosting “Vampirates: When the Blood Moon Rises”, a Halloween-themed dinner show suitable for ghouls and goblins of all ages. As the Blood Moon casts an eerie glow over the high seas, the notorious Captain Sebastian the Black and his pirate crew of vampires are in search of the Sulzana’s Eye, a cursed necklace that will allow them to live in the daylight. And only you can stop them before the necklace falls into the wrong hands! Embark on a spooktacular journey filled with aerial artistry, swordplay, death-defying stunts and dynamic duels. In addition to the themed show, guests can satisfy their sweet tooth on the Trick R Treat Trail and the whole family is encouraged to dress up in their favorite costumes on select nights of the Vampirates show. Reflections: A 50th Anniversary Celebration September 21 - September 24, 2023 Reflections is a celebratory launch of Orlando Ballet’s 50th season and offers a look back as well as ahead in terms of how the organization evolved from its very humble start to becoming one of Central Florida’s leading performing arts organizations. Taking place at Dr Phillips Center from September 21 – 24, 2023., Refections features Paul Taylor’s “Company B” & Balanchine Ballet: Serenade. Get tickets now. Ruthless! September 22 - October 15, 2023 This outrageous hit musical comedy garnered rave reviews during its long Off-Broadway run.Meet Judy, a naive 1950s housewife, and her adorable but sociopath 8-year-old daughter Tina.Encouraged by her manager, Sylvia, Tina will do ANYTHING to get the lead role in her school play "including murdering the leading lady!"This fun spoof has its twists, turns and killer laughs! Get tickets now for Ruthless at Winter Park Playhouse. Disenchanted September 22 - October 9, 2023 Snow White and her posse of disenchanted princesses are set to take to the stage in the hilarious hit musical that’s anything but Grimm. Forget the princesses you think you know – the original storybook heroines have come to life to set the record straight. Breakthrough Theatre Company presents Disenchanted, the hit Off-Broadway (and Orlando Fringe favorite) musical! The original storybook heroines are none-too-happy with the way they’ve been portrayed in today’s pop culture so they’ve tossed their tiaras and have come to life to set the record straight. Forget the princesses you think you know – these royal renegades are here to comically belt out the truth. Note: This show contains adult language and content. Purchase tickets online at www.breakthroughtheatre.com/tickets. New Generation Theatrical presents Next to Normal Select Days, September 22 - October 1, 2023 New Generation Theatrical presents NEXT TO NORMAL at The Abbey. From an outsider’s perspective, this African American family lives a normal suburban life. Dad helps mom around the house, the daughter is an overachieving high school student and the son has a loving relationship with his parents. However, through the eyes of the mother’s bipolar disorder and mental health struggles, the family starts to question what is the actual definition of “normal.” Is life just an illusion of beautiful memories? Or do we have to face our inner conflicts in order to gain clarity? In a new concept of this powerful rock musical, the story wrestles with the stigma around mental health in the BIPOC/black community and the effects it has on family dynamics. Cabaret del Soul at Fringe ArtSpace September 23 - October 31, 2023 Experience three different intimate evenings of captivating performances as some of Orlando's most talented artists take the stage at Fringe ArtSpace. The weekend begins Friday with Back to Broadway featuring Maeghin Mueller, recently seen as Desiree in A Little Night Music at the Dr. Phillips Center. Puerto Rican artist AJ Morales takes the stage Saturday with This is Me. Sunday brings Kayla Kelsay Morales & Angela Tims with It Feels Like Home. Get tickets now. Recommended for Ages 13 & Up. Mature Themes - Audience Interaction - Adult Language Screamin' Green Hauntoween at Crayola Experience September 23 - October 31, 2023 Screamin' Green Hauntoween is back and more colorful than ever! Join Crayola Experience Orlando on a quest to discover rare, Halloween colors and meet monster-ific characters as you go! To find them all, you’ll journey into an ancient Pharaoh’s tomb, creep through a spooktacular forest and more all while creating WITCHtacular crafts! This event is CHALK-full of spooky happenings: a themed scavenger hunt, spook-tastic crafts, character photo ops, and more! ALL included with admission. Plus every weekend enjoy trick-or-treating and a DJ dance party. Duel of Fools at SAK Comedy Lab Weekly, Friday and Saturday This is SAK’s signature improv show! Two teams of professional improvisers compete for your laughs with audience judges selected at the start of the show. The actors make up songs, scenes and characters right in front of your eyes with the help of the audience’s suggestions and participation. Appropriate for all ages. 7 pm. King Of The Hill at SAK Comedy Lab Weekly, Friday and Saturday In this knockdown, drag-out comedy battle, a cast of our professional performers pair up in teams of two and use audience suggestions to create scenes, songs and characters on the spot. After each round, the audience decides which team wins and which team loses. The winning team stays for the next round while the losers form new teams to dethrone the Kings. By the end there can only be one King of the Hill! 9 pm. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 Becky G: Mi Casa, Tu Casa Tour Friday, September 22, 2023 Becky G comes to Hard Rock Live Orlando. Tickets on sale now! Blackchild Friday, September 22, 2023 Blackchild comes to Celine Orlando. Get your tickets now! 18 Fidlar Friday, September 22, 2023 FIDLAR comes to the Social. Get your tickets now! 12+ Heaven Moto, 430 Steps, Royal Graves Plus a 'Secret Set' Friday, September 22, 2023 HEAVEN MOTO, 430 Steps, Royal Graves, plus a *Secret Set* at 12 Midnight. Live at Will's Pub. Get tickets now. Max & Iggor Cavalera: Morbid Devastation Friday, September 22, 2023 Max & Iggor Cavalera come to The Beacham. Get your tickets now! 12+ Ryan Castro Friday, September 22, 2023 Ryan Castro comes to House of Blues Orlando at Disney Springs. Get your tickets now! Orlando Salsa Festival Friday, September 22, 2023 Get ready for the ultimate salsa extravaganza! The Orlando Salsa Festival is coming to Amway Center on September 22, featuring the legendary Willie Colón and El Gran Combo! Prepare to dance the night away to the electrifying rhythms of salsa and experience a once-in-a-lifetime concert event. Slushii Friday, September 22, 2023 Slushii comes to The Vanguard in downtown Orlando. Get your tickets now! 18+ Movieola – Finding Nemo Friday, September 22, 2023 Enjoy a free movie at Lake Eola Park. All Ages Welcome. Family Friendly Movie. Food Vendors and Kids Activities Before the Movie! Nemo, an adventurous young clownfish, is unexpectedly taken from his Great Barrier Reef home to a dentist’s office aquarium. It’s up to his worrisome father Marlin and a friendly but forgetful fish Dory to bring Nemo home – meeting vegetarian sharks, surfer dude turtles, hypnotic jellyfish, hungry seagulls, and more along the way. Art After Dark at Lake Nona Weekly, Every Friday Every Friday night, Art After Dark takes over Lake Nona Town Center from 6 pm. Enjoy a stroll through our Town Center as you explore hand crafted artisan products, and tasty cuisine. Be sure to grab a glass a wine, stay a while to enjoy the art displayed on the six story art installation, The Beacon. Sunset Walk Fired-up Fridays Weekly, Every Friday Friday nights, the Promenade at Sunset Walk presents Fired-Up Fridays, a free Car & Truck Show event with all makes, models, and years welcome of show car quality. Featuring music by DJ Scotty B and Company, plus the very best regional live bands. Winter Garden Friday on the Plaza Weekly, Every Friday Come enjoy live music every Friday night on the Plaza, at Downtown Winter Garden, Centennial Plaza Gazebo. Friday Muscle Car Show & Cruise Weekly, Every Friday Join the heart pounding excitement of high-performance engines and true horse power for our Muscle Car Show every Friday night at Old Town in Kissimmee. The Friday Muscle Car Show will begin at 3:00pm and the qualifications are show-quality muscle and factory-performance cars from 1964 and newer and classics from 1985 and older. Cars will cruise at 8:30pm and all cars registered can participate. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 Deviant Wolfe Oktoberfest 2023 Saturday, September 23, 2023 Come out to Deviant Wolfe Brewing for the second annual Oktoberfest. Indulge in German-style beers and merriment as they celebrate the Autumn season. Come dressed to impress in your dirndl or lederhosen, pick up your mugs, and celebrate! Enjoy live music by Jackson Parodi from 1-4 pm, Oktoberfest games, and best of all, German-style beers brewed in house especially for the event. Vintage Culture Saturday, September 23, 2023 Court Street Concepts, Celine Orlando, PH Entertainment, Mont Hara, Alliance Events, Primal Ent. & The Orlando Warehouse Presents: The Warehouse Series w/ VINTAGE CULTURE at Central Florida Fairgrounds. Get tickets now. Cardiel, The Hamiltons, Loose Touch and The Dark Arctic Saturday, September 23, 2023 Cardiel, The Hamiltons, Loose Touch, and The Dark Arctic perform LIVE at Will's Pub. Get tickets now. Lake Nona Hispanic Heritage Festival Saturday, September 23, 2023 Enjoy a vibrant celebration of culture, music, food, and fun at the Lake Nona Hispanic Heritage Festival! Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Hispanic traditions as we come together to honor and enjoy the diversity that defines us. This family-friendly event promises an unforgettable experience filled with live entertainment featuring Pious Intergalacticos, delicious cuisines, captivating performances, and thrilling activities. J. Worra: Rinse & Repeat Tour Saturday, September 23, 2023 J. Worra: Rinse & Repeat Tour comes to The Vanguard in downtown Orlando. Get your tickets now! 18+ Hatebreed: Rise Of Brutality 20th Anniversary Tour Saturday, September 23, 2023 Hatebreed: Rise Of Brutality 20th Anniversary Tour comes to The Beacham. Get your tickets now! 12+ Nothing More: Spirits 2023 North American Tour Saturday, September 23, 2023 Nothing More: Spirits 2023 North American Tour comes to House of Blues Orlando. Get your tickets now! RBD: Soy Rebelde Tour Saturday, September 23, 2023 After 15 years the phenomenon that stole the hearts of millions around the world reunites! Mexican Latin pop group, RBD is bringing their Soy Rebelde Tour to Orlando's Amway Center on Saturday, September 23. Timecop1983 ft. Josh Dally Saturday, September 23, 2023 Timecop1983 feat. Josh Dally comes to the Social. Get your tickets now! 12+ Sustainability Fair & EV Car Show Saturday, September 23, 2023 In recognition of National Drive Electric Week, Winter Park’s Natural Resources & Sustainability Department will present its second Sustainability Fair & EV Car Show, Saturday, September 23, from 9 to 11 a.m., in Central Park West Meadow located at 150 W. Morse Blvd., adjacent to the United States Post Office. Come learn about electric vehicles, with electric bicycles, motorcycles and over 30 vehicles on display, plus, the event will feature an array of sustainability vendors such as Electrification Coalition, League of Women Voters of Orange County, New Life Ebike Co., Winter Park Library, and Zenyge. To help everyone stay cool as they learn about current sustainability best practices, FREE Kona Ice® will be offered in all their delicious flavors. Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) will display one of their six new electric school busses, which were purchased in part by a Florida Department of Environmental Protection grant. The electric bus pilot program began last February and will allow OCPS, the first district in Florida to put electric busses on the road, to evaluate cost-savings data related to not purchasing diesel fuel nor needing to provide oil and filter changes, all while reducing air pollutants. For more information click here. Neighborhood Yard Sale Saturday, September 23, 2023 Check out the neighbourhood yard sale at The Veranda at Thornton Park. Mega Market at Quantum Leap Winery Saturday, September 23, 2023 Check out the Mega Market. 50 of your favorite local vendors will be popping up on the same day at these two Mills 50 neighbors. Collective Corner Local Pop-Up Market Saturday, September 23, 2023 Discover the vibrant flavors of Orlando this summer at the local pop up, showcasing an array of over 50 talented vendors. From delectable bites to unique creations, immerse yourself in a culinary journey like no other. Support local businesses and indulge in the true essence of our city's diverse and thriving market scene. The International Vegan Food Festival Saturday, September 23, 2023 The International Vegan Food Festival is once again returning to downtown Orlando this Saturday, September 23, from 3 pm - 8 pm at Wall Street Plaza. The International Vegan Food Festival is a free family friendly festival organized by the Orlando Bearded Vegan featuring over 50 local vendors and businesses with delicious vegan food, drinks, crafts and more from around the globe. Whether you're a dedicated vegan, a curious foodie, or simply looking to explore new flavors, the International Vegan Food Festival is the place to be. Discover innovative plant-based creations, from hearty burgers and sushi rolls to decadent desserts and refreshing smoothies. Disney Springs Kids Club Weekly, Every Saturday Dance, play and be entertained at engaging shows for kids of all ages at the Disney Springs Kids Club, taking place every Saturday. Free Entertainment and Free Parking. Saturday Nite Classic Car Show & Cruise Weekly, Every Saturday Join Old Town in Kissimmee every Saturday and take a trip down memory lane. The Old Town Classic Car Show has been a local tradition for over 30 years, it is one of the premier weekly car shows in Central Florida. The Saturday Classic Car Show begins at 1:00pm and welcomes show-quality 1985 and older hot rods, street rods, and antiques. Cars will cruise at 8:30pm. The event is free for participants and free for the public to attend. Live Music on the Lawn in Lake Nona Weekly, Every Saturday Live on the Lawn is your Saturday oasis to relax and recharge while listening to live music and playing lawn games with family and friends. Join Lake Nona from 11 am – 3 pm every Saturday! Show Car Saturday Nights at Promenade at Sunset Walk Weekly, Every Saturday The Promenade at Sunset Walk is home to Show Car Saturday Nights. All makes and models are welcome and displayed along Margaritaville Boulevard. Car enthusiasts will enjoy the music of DJ Scotty B while admiring an amazing collection of classic to modern automobiles, with live bands performing on the Promenade Plaza Stage nightly. Orlando Area Saturday Farmers Markets Weekly, Every Saturday The Winter Garden Farmers Market is your hometown market open every Saturday from 8:00 am - 1:00 pm. in beautiful Historic Winter Garden. The Winter Park Farmers’ Market is one of the best produce and plant markets in Central Florida which takes place every Saturday morning from 8 am - 1 pm in Central Park. The Lake Mary Farmers Market features local vendors of produce, plants, baked goods, and arts and crafts. The market is open every Saturday, from 9 am - 1:30 pm at Lake Mary City Hall. Visit every Saturday at the City of Longwood Farmers Market at Reiter Park from 9 am - 2 pm, with locally sourced seafood and produce to handmade crafts and more. Join in every Saturday morning in Lake Nona, the Lake Nona Farmers Market takes place in the beautiful Town Center from 11 am - 3 pm, shop local with the freshest produce and more. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 Becky G Sunday, September 24, 2023 Becky G comes to Hard Rock Live Orlando. Tickets on sale now! Boys Like Girls: The Speaking Our Language Tour Sunday, September 24, 2023 Boys Like Girls comes to House of Blues Orlando. Get your tickets now! Guttermouth, 1983, Never Ender & The Longest Hall Sunday, September 24, 2023 Guttermouth!! Celebrating 20 years of Musical Monkey. Playing the album in its entirety, with special guests: 1983, Never ender, and The Longest Hall. Get tickets now. Karol G Sunday, September 24, 2023 Global superstar, Karol G arrives in Orlando this weekend with her massive MAÑANA SERÁ BONITO stadium tour, taking to the stage at Camping World Stadium on Sunday, September 24.. The sold out show will see the Colombian icon taking her fans through a robust repertoire of her greatest hits, including “TQG”, “AMARGURA”, “BICHOTA”, “GATÚBELA”, “MIENTRAS ME CURO” and more. Ren Fair at The Renaissance Theatre Company Weekly, Every Sunday Renaissance Fair at The Ren, is a unique outdoor and indoor event, featuring drag shows, live music, and more. Diverse and Queer-friendly, 18+. Shops! Vendors, Artists, Crafts, Food Vendors/Trucks, Plants, Merchandise. Orlando Area Sunday Farmers Markets Weekly, Every Sunday One of the most popular farmers markets in Central Florida, Orlando Farmer’s Market is located in the heart of Orlando at Lake Eola park, and takes place Sundays 10 am - 4 pm. Every week at Celebration Farmers Market there are multiple vendors here selling everything from fresh food and produce, to local crafted jewelry, and much more, with a beautiful backdrop of Lakeside Park, this is a must go to farmers market on Sundays, 9 am - 2 pm. The popular East Orlando Farmers Market offers hand selected produce, creative local small business owners, along with botanical varieties to chose from. Every Sunday 11 am - 4 pm. Clermont Farmer's Market features over 60 vendors selling seafood, organic produce, and other household items, this popular market is the place to go on Sundays 9 am - 2 pm. Mount Dora’s open-air Mount Dora Village Market in Sunset Park is open Sundays from 9 am – 2 pm offering fresh products from over 50 market vendors Whatever You Decide To Do, Have A Great Weekend! For the latest news and information from throughout Central Florida, here at Gotta Go Orlando we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date with us on X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, for the best of Orlando.

The train arriving at Orlando International Airport has travelled from Miami in 3.5 hours. Today marked the official start of Brightline’s passenger rail service between Orlando and Miami. The first train, Bright Pink, arrived in Orlando at 11:05 a.m. and was greeted by more than 500 elected officials, business leaders, community partners and company leaders from across the state. The celebration put an exclamation point on the boldest private infrastructure project in the nation and marks the revitalization of Henry Flagler’s original vision for the Florida East Coast Railway. A decade in the making, Brightline’s launch is poised to reinvent train travel in America and offers a blueprint to connect city pairs that are too short to fly and too far to drive. The start of service was celebrated at the Brightline Orlando station with guests who joined Brightline’s Founder Wes Edens, CEO Mike Reininger and President Patrick Goddard. Upon the train's arrival, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer greeted guests on the platform and presented the Key to the City to Edens who was joined by Reininger, Goddard and other Brightline representatives. Officials from the Federal Railroad Administration, the Florida Department of Transportation, Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, Central Florida Expressway Authority and more, were present to greet the first train. Brightline launched operations in South Florida in 2018, connecting Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach. Stations in Boca Raton and Aventura opened last year. Construction on its 170 mile extension from West Palm Beach to Orlando began in 2019. The $6 billion project has generated substantial economic benefits in Florida creating 10,000 jobs and approximately $6.4 billion in direct economic impact to the region. Construction teams worked more than seven million hours over the course of four years to complete the project. Brightline covers 235 miles between Miami and Orlando and the new route will take between 3 and 3.5 hours depending on South Florida station stops. “Opening Orlando fulfills our ultimate business model. We have seen incredible enthusiasm from the business and tourism industries eager to travel between Central and South Florida,” shared Patrick Goddard, president of Brightline. “As we start service to Orlando for peak holiday seasons, I encourage everyone to check calendars, make plans, visit our website or app and reserve a seat now.” For a limited time, Brightline is offering one-way SMART fares starting at $79 for adults and $39 for kids. Groups of 4+ will automatically save an additional 25 percent on SMART fares. SMART service offers a comfortable business-class option onboard in hand-stitched leather seats, complimentary Starlink WiFi, multiple power and USB outlets and an array of food and beverages available for purchase. One-way PREMIUM fares start at $149, a first class experience with added amenities including a dedicated PREMIUM lounge, priority boarding, checked luggage, and complimentary snacks and beverages throughout the journey. Purchase tickets now at gobrightline.com. Read on for all the details you need on this new rail service The new Brightline service offers 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 stops at all Brightline stations including West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale and Aventura. Brightline offer 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 latest news and information from throughout Central Florida, here at Gotta Go Orlando we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date with us on X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, for the best of Orlando.

The brand new high-speed rail link between Orlando and various stops in South Florida including Miami has left the station for the first time! A new era in rail travel has arrived in Florida, as the highly anticipated new Brightline rail passenger service linking Central and South Florida began early this morning, Friday September 22, with the inaugural train from Orlando departing to Miami just after 6:30 a.m. The service from Orlando to Miami passes through West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, and Fort Lauderdale. The new passenger train service has been a massive undertaking that’s been years in the making, with plans for the project revealed back in 2012. Now travelers can travel in comfort from Orlando to Miami on a nonstop Brightline train in three hours and 30 minutes, and from Orlando to West Palm Beach in two hours. “Opening Orlando fulfills our ultimate business model. We have seen incredible enthusiasm from the business and tourism industries eager to travel between Central and South Florida,” shared Patrick Goddard, president of Brightline. “As we start service to Orlando for peak holiday seasons, I encourage everyone to check calendars, make plans, visit our website or app and reserve a seat now.” For a limited time, Brightline is offering one-way SMART fares starting at $79 for adults and $39 for kids. Groups of 4+ will automatically save an additional 25 percent on SMART fares. SMART service offers a comfortable business-class option onboard in hand-stitched leather seats, complimentary Starlink WiFi, multiple power and USB outlets and an array of food and beverages available for purchase. One-way PREMIUM fares start at $149, a first class experience with added amenities including a dedicated PREMIUM lounge, priority boarding, checked luggage, and complimentary snacks and beverages throughout the journey. Purchase tickets now at gobrightline.com. Read on for all the details you need on this new rail service The new Brightline service offers 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 stops at all Brightline stations including West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale and Aventura. Brightline offer 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 latest news and information from throughout Central Florida, here at Gotta Go Orlando we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date with us on X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, for the best of Orlando.

Orlando Fringe has announced two new additions to its fall season at Fringe ArtSpace! During the month of October, Ghost Light Theatricals and The Orlando Artist Guild will produce two unique offerings. Following the news that Winnie's Rock Cauldron Cabaret would not be performing this October at Fringe ArtSpace, Orlando Fringe has announced two exciting shows that will be filling the void! First up, from Oct 12 - Oct 14, Ghost Light Theatricals in association with Fringe ArtSpace and Florida Theatrical Association present readings of The Laramie Project and The Laramie Project: Ten Years Later to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Matthew Shepard's death. Then from October 20 - 29, The Orlando Artist Guild swings to Fringe ArtSpace with THE SPIDER QUEEN! Read on for all the details. The Laramie Project: A 25th Anniversary Reading Thu Oct 12, 2023 - Sat Oct 14, 2023 Ghost Light Theatricals in association with Fringe ArtSpace and Florida Theatrical Association present readings of The Laramie Project and The Laramie Project: Ten Years Later to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Matthew Shepard's death. In honoring the memory and legacy of Matthew Shepard, this unique event strives to inspire our community to see themselves in the citizens of Laramie and reflect on their own reaction to recent attacks on the rights of the LGBTQ+ community, both here in Florida and nationally. This moment is an opportunity to connect, comfort and organize in this troubling time and to honor the mission of the Matthew Shepard Foundation to amplify the story of Matthew Shepard to “inspire individuals, organizations, and communities to embrace the dignity and equality of all people. With a cast composed of local actors, artists and community leaders this reading will bring a whole new perspective on the work by putting community at the center of the storytelling and offering space for conversation and reflection. For more information and tickets, click here. The Spider Queen Fri Oct 20, 2023 - Sun Oct 29, 2023 This October 20 - 29, The Orlando Artist Guild swings to Fringe ArtSpace with THE SPIDER QUEEN! A web slinging hero. A genius director. A rock star. And 75 million dollars. What could go wrong? Winner of the 2022 Broadway World Award for Best New Play, “The Spider Queen” returns to Orlando this Halloween in a brand new full length production. The show tells the saga of the greatest flop in Broadway history from inception to closing, and all the previews in between. 12 actors inhabit everyone from Julie Taymor to Bono & The Edge in a script called “A big web of fun” and “Hilariously unhinged” (Orlando Weekly). For more information and to book tickets, click here. For more information, updates and future programming for Fringe ArtSpace, visit www.orlandofringe.org. For the latest news and information from throughout Central Florida, here at Gotta Go Orlando we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date with us on X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, for the best of Orlando.

Guests at Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach can enjoy Pinked-Out Rooms, Themed Food & Beverages, Spa Treatments, and Limited-Edition Merchandise. The iconic Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach supports breast cancer awareness and research through the annual Pinktobe campaign. This October, guests are invited to stay and visit the 200-room beachfront resort and join the fight against breast cancer while enjoying oceanfront amenities. Fifteen percent of all proceeds from resort-wide Pinktober activities will be donated to the American Cancer Society to support the vision to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. Read on for all the Pinktober Activities at Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach. You’ve Been Pinked: Select rooms have been adorned in pink to surprise lucky guests during their stay to enjoy lavish accommodations, stylish décor, pampering Sleep Like A Rock bedding, Rock Spa bath amenities, and exclusive resort-style amenities. The Sound of Your Stay® music program also goes pink with a Fender guitar provided in the themed rooms to find your groove. Spa: Immerse yourself in wellness at the Rock Spa® with themed treatments including the Pink Lemonade Body Exfoliation body treatment that begins with an invigorating lemon and grapefruit extract body polish. Finish with a Pink Moon spun sugar shea butter application sure to leave skin feeling delicate and supple. Plus, enjoy Pretty in Pink Nails with the signature Picture Perfect manicure or pedicure, and a choice of any pink polishes during the month of October. Food & Beverage: Enjoy Pinktober® items at Constant Grind with pink peppermint hot or cold lattes and a Pink Confections Dessert Bar with a variety of pink treats. At Sessions restaurant, indulge in a signature pink dessert along with several themed cocktails including pink martinis and pink coladas. Merch: The international hotel brand is offering exclusive limited-edition merchandise in support of breast cancer awareness and research, including a Pinktober®-themed Hard Rock t-shirt, hat, water bottle, and tote bag. Through the Hard Rock Heals Foundation, a portion of proceeds will go to charities that help raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research. The Pinktober® 2023 retail collection is now available locally at Rock Shop®. Band Member Bake Sale: The treasured annual Pinktober® Bake Sale is set for Oct. 20 in the hotel lobby. Band members make their favorite sweets and treats for guests and visitors to purchase, with 100% of proceeds donated to support breakthrough research, 24/7 support for cancer patients, access to lifesaving screenings, and much more. Participants can also enter to win the Pinktober® guitar raffle during the bake sale. In the Community: Join band members of Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach by participating in the Making Strides of Volusia-Flagler event on Oct. 28 to raise funds for lifesaving breast cancer research and the advancement of health equity through essential programs and services. “Hard Rock continues to live our mottos of "Love All – Serve All" and "Take Time To Be Kind" with our steadfast support throughout Breast Cancer Awareness Month, with the goal of lending a hand to the people and communities that need it most,” said Androse Bell, general manager at Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach. “Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed among women in the United States. Sadly, we all know a family member, friend, or colleague touched by breast cancer. We are focused on supporting prevention, screening, and treatment advances that save lives,” Bell continued. Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach True to the Hard Rock brand, the property features brand-exclusive offerings including a Body Rock® workout facility, and a Rock Spa & Salon® complete with the music-infused Rhythm & Motion spa menu, six treatment rooms, a manicure/pedicure station, and poolside cabanas with spa services. The world-famous Rock Shop® features Hard Rock's iconic merchandise. Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach offers an array of food and beverage amenities where guests will enjoy all-day dining at Sessions, 24-hour in-room dining, the Constant Grind grab-and-go coffee shop, Splash Pool Bar, and Wave Terrace oceanfront entertainment venue. Catering to the unique needs of business and leisure travelers, Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach provides 20,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting space, including bright meeting rooms with views of the Atlantic Ocean and an open-air terrace suitable for any meeting or special event needs. In the lobby of this gorgeous ocean-front hotel, the one-and-only Madonna’s limousine featured in the 2001 43rd Grammy Awards greets guests in its full shimmer and glitter. This is just one of the legendary music icon mementos and memorabilia adorning the resort among the modern luxuries and panoramic views. Additional highlights include Elvis Presley’s fringed vest from his 1955 performance at the Peabody Auditorium in Daytona Beach, and a decades of music display to include hip-hop pioneer MC Hammer’s sequined outfit during his Club MTV Spring Break performances in 1990 and 1994. The beautiful guestrooms include wall art featuring current and classic rockstars. At Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach, there’s always something happening. The resort has quickly become a favorite to relish in live concerts to music events. Most shows are free and open to the public. A complete schedule is updated regularly online. 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The brand new trail link between Orlando and various stops in South Florida including Miami have revealed Orlando transportation partners The highly anticipated new Brightline rail passenger service linking Central and South Florida began early this morning, Friday September 22, and as the inaugural service gets underway, Brightline and Mears Transportation have announced a new partnership that will connect travelers between the Brightline Orlando Station and various destinations within the region including Walt Disney World. The Mears Transportation fleet will be incorporated into Brightline’s innovative door-to-door booking service, Brightline+, available on its mobile app and website, enabling guests to easily plan and book their entire journey within one seamless transaction. Additionally, Brightline guests wishing to reserve a car may enjoy special rates when booking through Brightline’s preferred partnership with Avis Car Rental. The new Brightline+ Shared Connect Shuttle and Luxury Private Ride powered by Mears allow guests to effortlessly extend their journey by reserving transportation to and from Orlando International Airport’s Brightline train station. Reservations can be made during the booking process or added by modifying a trip closer to travel dates beginning October 4. Once booked, guests will receive a reservation confirmation directly from Mears with travel instructions including driver details, pickup location and vehicle identifiers. “Last mile connectivity is an integral piece of the travel experience for our guests, Mears is the respected transportation leader in Central Florida and will be a valuable partner delivering our Brightline+ service in Orlando,” said Michael Lefevre, vice president of operations for Brightline. “Mears Transportation is familiar to Orlando travelers and a brand that aligns seamlessly with the level of hospitality our guests know and love.” “As an Orlando based company, we are excited to welcome Brightline to Orlando and the Brightline guests traveling to and from the Orlando Station,” said Rebecca K Horton COO – Mears Transportation Group. “What a great addition to the Orlando area, connecting people between South and Central Florida! Brightline guests will have the opportunity to use Mears Luxury & Mears Connect services, pending their destination. We are grateful for the partnership with Brightline and our team is eager to get started.” BRIGHTLINE+ IN ORLANDO Shared Connect Shuttles Powered by Mears: Say hello to Orlando's exclusive 24/7, Florida-themed shuttle service. Effortlessly connect to and from Orlando International Airport and Walt Disney World® Resorts. This shared shuttle service provides access to over 25 top resorts. Exceptional convenience comes standard: one-way adult fares start at just $16, and child fares begin at $13. As a bonus, little adventurers aged 3 and under ride for free. Luxury Private Rides Powered by Mears: For guests seeking to elevate their Orlando travels to the level of luxury they've come to expect from Brightline+, we introduce Luxury Private Rides powered by Mears. Arrive in style at your Orlando destination aboard our carefully curated fleet of luxury sedans, plush SUVs, and versatile vans. Elegance is just a booking away, with rates starting at $63 per vehicle. BRIGHTLINE+ IN SOUTH FLORIDA Fixed Route Shuttles: offer pickup and dropoff service to and from Brightline MiamiCentral and Fort Lauderdale Stations with complimentary shuttles to and from Aventura Mall at Brightline Aventura Station. Shuttles depart 10 minutes after each train arrival. Airport Shuttles: bi-directional, fixed route shuttles provide pick ups at Miami International Airport (MIA) and Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL) at a flat rate of $10 per person and can be paid upon boarding shuttles. Live Airport Connector shuttle status can be tracked here. Neighborhood Electric Vehicles powered by Circuit: complimentary, all-electric, walk-up, first-and-last-mile shuttle with services around stations and nearby downtown areas in West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale and Miami. Special Event Shuttles: offer complimentary direct service to select games and events including the Miami Heat, Miami Marlins, Inter Miami, Miami Dolphins and events at Hard Rock Stadium. Scooter rentals, BrightBike and CitiBike rentals are available at all south Florida stations. Avis Car Rentals are now available in Orlando joining MiamiCentral, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Boca Raton and Aventura Mall Stations. In Orlando, guests can reserve a rental car available in Terminal C, a short walk from the Train Station. In addition to enjoying BrightLine preferred pricing, guests can manage their rental by downloading the Avis app. BRIGHTLINE+ UBER ORLANDO AND SOUTH FLORIDA Riders can utilize private rides powered by Uber and its multiple mobility options in Central and South Florida, which can be reserved during the train booking process on the Brightline app or website. This Brightline+ service includes complimentary private rides available for PREMIUM ticket holders within a five-mile radius of all Brightline South Florida stations (Miami, Aventura, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton and West Palm Beach). Brightline+ was launched in South Florida in 2021 to make it seamless for guests to connect to Brightline stations and surrounding destinations. For more information and details on Brightline+ including Orlando connectivity options visit gobrightline.com/mobility. BRIGHTLINE ORLANDO TICKETS Tickets between Orlando and Miami are now on sale for travel through March 2024 with one-way SMART fares starting at $79 for adults and $39 for kids. Groups of 4+ automatically save an additional 25 percent on SMART fares. One-way PREMIUM fares start at $149, a first class experience with added amenities including a dedicated PREMIUM lounge, priority boarding, checked luggage, and complimentary snacks and beverages throughout the journey. Purchase tickets now at gobrightline.com. The new Brightline service offers 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 stops at all Brightline stations including West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale and Aventura. Brightline offer 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 latest news and information from throughout Central Florida, here at Gotta Go Orlando we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date with us on X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, for the best of Orlando.

A revolution is coming to Orlando thanks to a new first of its kind, European style ice cream shop! While there are plenty of ways to treat your sweet tooth in Orlando, Crispy Cones is gonna offer the most unique and exciting dessert experience in town when they open their first Florida location soon at 2415 Curry Ford Road, Orlando. Crispý Cones is a sweet treat famous in European countries; including the Czech Republic. So what is a Crispy Cone? A Crispý Cone is a fresh dough cone, grilled rotisserie-style and covered with cinnamon + sugar or crushed Oreos. The cone is filled with your choice of spread, gourmet soft-serve ice cream, fruit, and a variety of delicious toppings. Enjoying a constant rotation of new flavors all the time, Crispy Cones offers fully customizable ice cream creations! Their cones are grilled fresh every day, while their gourmet soft serve ice cream comes in several flavors. We will let you know when Crispy Cones is opening here in Orlando! Crispy Cones originated from an idea, which grew into a vision, finally taking root in a small-town kitchen. As a freshman in college, Jeremy Carlson spent his afternoons in class and his evenings in his aunt’s St. Anthony, ID kitchen. Flour, sugar, water, yeast, and a few other ingredients were mixed together as he tried to perfect a famous European recipe. He was determined to “Americanize” a beloved pastry from the Czech Republic called Trdelník. Thus, the crispy cone was born. Crispy Cones then made a splash on the hit TV show Shark Tank, capturing the attention of savvy investor Barbara Corcoran. Jeremy and Kaitlyn wowed the Sharks and viewers with their unique take on the soft serve ice cream cone. As the Crispy Cones team presented their mouthwatering treats and shared their inspiring journey, Barbara Corcoran couldn't resist joining the sweet success story. Since their appearance on Shark Tank, Crispy Cones has experienced remarkable growth, expanding to more stores nationwide including the soon to open store in Orlando. For the latest news and information from throughout Central Florida, here at Gotta Go Orlando we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date with us on X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, for the best of Orlando.

Local bowling and entertainment centers, Aloma Bowl & Airport Lanes are set to both host Trunk or Treat Events this spooky season. Aloma Bowling Center located at 2530 Aloma Ave in Winter Park, and Airport Lanes at 190 E Airport Blvd, in Sanford are inviting families to enjoy an afternoon filled with games, prizes and free candy Mark your calendars for Trunk or Treat for Oct. 28! Feeling creative? Enter your car in advance for the chance to win $250! Or, just bring the family down for a free day of fun. Read on for all the details! Trunk or Treat at Aloma Bowl October 28, 2023 Aloma Bowl is hosting the popular Trunk or Treat event on Saturday, Oct. 28. from 1 to 3 p.m. Guests can sign up in advance to bring their decorated car. Every car entry will receive a “ghoulish gift” and have the chance to take home the $250 prize. Anyone can stop by day-of for an afternoon of games, activities, prizes, candy, costumes and the chance to decorate a bowling pin. The event is free and open to the public. After guests enjoy the fun, they can also stop inside to check out the venues’ bowling, food and beverage and variety of games for all ages. Trunk or Treat at Airport Lanes October 28, 2023 Airport Lanes is hosting its Trunk or Treat event on Saturday, Oct. 28. from 4 to 6 p.m. Guests can sign up in advance to bring their decorated car. Every car entry will receive a “ghoulish gift” and have the chance to take home the $250 prize. Anyone can stop by day-of for an afternoon of games, activities, prizes, candy, costumes and the chance to decorate a bowling pin. The event is free and open to the public. After guests enjoy the fun, they can also stop inside to check out the venues’ bowling, food and beverage and variety of games for all ages. For the latest news and information from throughout Central Florida, here at Gotta Go Orlando we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date with us on X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, for the best of Orlando.

TOUS les JOURS offers a wide range of bakery items including freshly baked breads and decadent cakes and pastries. TOUS les JOURS, a French-Asian bakery café chain offering more than 300 artisan pastries, gourmet cakes and desserts baked in-store daily, has officially opened its new location at 5555 S Kirkman Rd, Orlando. Marking the brand’s third Florida location, the new TOUS les JOURS is owned and operated by franchisee David Moon. The new location is right outside the popular Universal Theme Park, allowing both the Orlando community and the area’s influx of visitors to experience TOUS les JOURS’ wide array of baked goods, both sweet and savory, and unique coffee and beverage options. “Universal Orlando is world-renowned destination for Orlando locals and tourists alike, and we are absolutely thrilled to be introducing TOUS les JOURS as a spot for guests to refuel with a delicious beverage and pastry, as well as celebrate life’s occasions with our beautiful cakes,” says Sam Hong, Business Development Manager at TOUS les JOURS. “As we continue to grow our footprint in Florida and across the U.S., we are thrilled to introduce our high-quality offerings to new and existing customers, enveloping them into the TOUS les JOURS community” Visitors to the new bakeshop can look forward to freshly baked goods and unique coffee and beverage options every day, TOUS les JOURS offers delicious pastries, cakes and desserts, including bestselling items including it's signature Cloud Cake, which consists of a fluffy, delicate sponge cake filled with freshly made whipped Cloud cream flavors like milk, chocolate, strawberry and green tea. In addition to its signature Cloud Cake, TOUS les JOURS serves many authentic French-Asian baked goods, including milk bread, macarons, loaves and croissants, along with its own unique creations and innovative seasonal offerings. TOUS les JOURS’ Universal store is located at 5555 S Kirkman Rd, Orlando, FL 32819 and is open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. For the latest news and information from throughout Central Florida, here at Gotta Go Orlando we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date with us on X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, for the best of Orlando.

Poisoned apples. Glass slippers. Who needs ’em?! This weekend sees the opening night performance of the Breakthrough Theatre Company musical, "Disenchanted! Snow White and her posse of disenchanted princesses are set to take to the stage in the hilarious hit musical that’s anything but Grimm. Forget the princesses you think you know – the original storybook heroines have come to life to set the record straight. From September 22 through until October 9, 2023, Breakthrough Theatre Company presents Disenchanted, the hit Off-Broadway (and Orlando Fringe favorite) musical! The original storybook heroines are none-too-happy with the way they’ve been portrayed in today’s pop culture so they’ve tossed their tiaras and have come to life to set the record straight. Forget the princesses you think you know – these royal renegades are here to comically belt out the truth. Disenchanted Received an “Outstanding Off-Broadway Musical” nomination (Outer Critics Circle Awards) and a “Best New Off-Broadway Musical” nomination (Off Broadway Alliance). Ticket Prices: $25.00 General Admission $20.00 Seniors (60+) $16.00 Students (with ID) $12.00 Breakthrough Alumni $15.00 Monday Performances. You may purchase tickets online at www.breakthroughtheatre.com/tickets OR at the box office at 6900 Aloma Avenue in Winter Park, when you arrive with cash or credit card. Note: This show contains adult language and content. Book, music, and lyrics by Dennis T. Giacino Developed with and originally directed Off-Broadway by Fiely Matias. Produced by Special Arrangement with Broadway Licensing Group. Directed by Wade Hair Music Directed by Felicia Melcer Choreographed by Parker King and Danny Enriquez CAST: Snow White: Krys Arvelo Cinderella: Carmen Kaylyn Cartagena Sleeping Beauty: Marasha Symone Johnson Belle: Allie Van Buskirk Hua Mulan: Lillian G Kaku The Little Mermaid: Ariel Lugo Pocahontas: Melina Kay The Princess Who Kissed The Frog: Carla Hanson Rapunzel: Elle Grant Princess Badroulbadour: Shauni Ramai For the latest news and information from throughout Central Florida, here at Gotta Go Orlando we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date with us on X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, for the best of Orlando.