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Get ready for a weekend of sun, fun, and football at the 4th annual Bucs Beach Bash, September 8 - 10, presented by TradeWinds Island Resorts on St. Pete Beach. Get ready for a weekend of fun in the sun at the Bucs Beach Bash, presented by TradeWinds Island Resorts! Join the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at RumFish Beach Resort at St. Pete Beach on September 8-10 and party like a pirate. There will be music, drinks, prizes, and more all weekend! On Sunday, get ready to see the Buccaneers kick off their season against the Minnesota Vikings with a special Watch Party on the beach! Admission is free and hotel packages will be available at discounted rates for two-night stays. Highlights include the Buccaneer’s Cheerleaders, Captain Fear, and the Buccaneer’s Street Team. Plus, don't miss live music from Austin Snell & Dylan Marlowe! The FREE Bucs Beach Bash kicks off on Friday, September 8 with a Cornhole Tournament, and Live Beachfront Music Event with national touring act David Nail. Then on Saturday, September 9, get ready for a day on non-stop fun with more Cornhole, Bucs Activity Zone and more! Plus catch appearances from Bucs Mascot Captain Fear, TB Buccaneers Cheerleaders, Pirates, and Street Team, plus contests, giveaways, inflatable games, and more! As the sun goes down, get ready for Live Beachfront Music with Austin Snell & Dylan Marlowe. Ready for more? On Sunday, September 10, enjoy the Bucs Tailgate All You Can Eat beachfront buffet, then settle down for the Buccaneers gameday WATCH PARTY! Tampa Bay Buccaneers -vs- Minnesota Vikings on the huge outdoor screen - GO BUCS. There will Live DJ, contests, and happy hour specials. The Bucs Beach Bash is free and open to the public, but you can enjoy an extra special VIP experience. Party like a pirate when you reserve the VIP package with an all-access pass to live music, the watch party, official Buccaneers party swag, a tailgating experience on the beach, and more! PARTY LIKE A PIRATE VIP PACKAGE: VALID FOR STAYS SEPT. 8-10 A Two-night Stay for Two Adults Access to VIP Lounge/Bar during Friday & Saturday's live beachfront music events Sunday All You Can Eat Buffet: beachfront from 11 am – 1 pm for 2 people (additional Tailgate buffet tickets can be purchased during the online booking process for $23 each) Access to VIP Lounge/Bar at the Buccaneers gameday WATCH PARTY on Sunday at 1 pm EST. (Bucs vs Vikings) Official Buccaneers Swag Bag Entry into raffle to win a Gameday Giveaway** 50% off two entries to participate in the Bucs Beach Bash Cornhole Tournament on Friday & Saturday (discounted registration link provided closer to event date) VIP wristbands provided to # of people on reservation – includes (1) cabana for two people (limit 4 wristbands/hotel room, 6 wristbands/villa) - VIP bands given at check-in. Special Weekend Activities: Bucs Kid Zone, Cornhole Tournament, Cheerleader Appearances, Bucs Street Team, and of course, PIRATES!! Includes Nightly Resort Amenity Fee - What's included? To view rates, select 2 nights between Sept. 8 through Sept. 10, 2023. Promo code: BUCS23. To book additional nights, please call 888.345.9930 for rates and availability. 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

Two key events in Sanford's events calendar have now been cancelled, with Jingle Jam following Hollerbach’s Oktoberfest. Both events claim that issues associated with the city of Sanford have forced them to cancel the cherished local events. The city of Sanford has just lost two of its major festivals within days! Following the sad news that Hollerbach’s German Restaurant located at 205 E 1st St, Sanford, will not be hosting their usual Oktoberfest celebration this year, due to what they say are increasing costs associated with putting the event on within the city, yet another much loved city event has been cancelled, again with organizers blaming the city of Sanford for rising costs. The second event to be cancelled is the much loved holiday tradition, the annual Jingle Jam which is usually enjoyed by families throughout the city. Jingle Jam is organized by Sanford Main Street, a non-profit organization dedicated to revitalizing downtown Sanford. In announcing the news that the 2023 Jingle Jam was cancelled, Sanford Main Street explained the decision in a press release, "After careful consideration and in consultation with key players, the decision was made due to rising costs and the mounting fatigue caused by the ever-increasing regulations." The release continued, "the festival's sustainability has been challenged by a series of factors that have made it increasingly difficult to secure the necessary resources and meet evolving regulatory demands." They went on to say that they are concerned that due to the event's ever-increasing demands. it's affecting the team of volunteers who tirelessly work to bring Jingle Jam to life every year, with the volunteers expressing concerns of fatigue. Sanford Main Street commented, "As a non-profit organization, Sanford Main Street relies heavily on the generosity and commitment of these volunteers. Their well-being and satisfaction are of utmost importance to us." Even though they have canceled Jingle Jam, the non-profit say that they are still committed to its mission of breathing new life into downtown Sanford and supporting community development initiatives. They commented, "Sanford Main Street remains committed to fostering a vibrant and thriving downtown Sanford and appreciates everyone's understanding during this challenging transition. We are confident that together we will identify new opportunities to raise funds and create memorable experiences for the community." Following the cancelation of the two events and the criticism it has brought the city of Sanford, the city Mayor, Art Woodruff released a statement to defend the city and himself. "The City of Sanford regrets that promoters are not holding events that have been popular in the past. Hollerbach’s Octoberfest had a successful run and by all accounts did well at the Sanford Civic Center site the last two years. Hollerbach’s withdrew this year’s application - after the commission approved it in June. I have been told increases in both city costs and other costs for the event, including rental equipment and insurance, led to the decision. The event was scheduled for November which would allow Hollerbach’s to participate in other events throughout Central Florida in October. After some complaints about Jingle Jam in 2021, changes were made in 2022 including one less stage and more coordination with businesses. I did continue to have concerns about the number of street closures since the event extended from Sanford Avenue to Myrtle Avenue. After the 2022 event the promoter told me they were considering major changes in the event including a possible change of location. One of the considerations was whether the event was a service for the community or a fundraiser for Mainstreet. Mainstreet did not submit an event application to host Jingle Jam in 2023 so there was no review by the city. The most recent changes to our event guidelines were made in 2022 and included ending outdoor entertainment at 10 p.m. to encourage people to move inside, giving extra scrutiny to separate but adjacent events, trying to maintain north-south access between Sanford Avenue and Park Avenue since most of our parking is north of First Street, making sure multiple outdoor stages do not expose residents or other businesses who are midway between stages to competing performances, and requiring the events help manage parking. Here is some history of what the city charges for the events. The city costs are what the event promoter must pay to cover the actual costs of the city. 2019 – Ocktoberfest held in Magnolia Square with private security used for overnight City fees $8,946 including $5051 for police. 2020 – Canceled due to Covid 2021 – Ocktoberfest moved to Civic Center. City fees $10,365 including $3756 for police, $1425 for fire, and $2750 for Civic Center rental 2022 – Oktoberfest planned for Civic Center and rescheduled to November because of flooding. City fees $16,103 including $5,254 for police, $1770 for fire, and $5330 for Civic Center rental. 2023 – Novemberfest Estimate – event requested for November 3 – 5. Request was withdrawn by Hollerbach’s before the City Commission was to consider it at the June 26 meeting. Estimated City fees - $17,492 including $7505 for police, $2680 for fire, and $3947 for Civic Center rental. In each case the nonprofit rate for the Civic Center was used because the applicant was Hollerbach’s Has Heart nonprofit organization. 2021 – Jingle Jam – City fees $6377 including $4674 for police and $356 for fire. 2022 – Jingle Jam – City fees $4981 including $2451 for police. (the costs decreased from the previous year) 2023 – No application for Jingle Jam was submitted.” Sanford Mayor Art Woodruff It will be interesting to see if any more events are canceled in Sanford as we move forward. 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. 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One little spark, of inspiration, is at the heart, of all creation, and it looks like Walt Disney World is getting ready to create the long awaited Figment Meet & Greet at EPCOT! Finally, Walt Disney World are apparently getting ready to bring the long promised Figment meet and greet to the Imagination Pavilion at EPCOT, and to make way for Figment, Vanellope von Schweetz from “Wreck-It Ralph” is being evicted from ImageWorks in the Imagination Pavilion. Today, August 19, will be the last day to meet Vanellope von Schweetz, as the meet and greet is closing permanently to likely transform the area into Figment's meet and greet area. Vanellope has been meeting guests in front of a cityscape background inspired by “Ralph Breaks the Internet.” since the meet and greet first opened in 2019, back then Wreck it Ralph greeted guests also, but when character meet and greets returned post-Covid 19, Ralf was no longer at the location, leaving Vanelolpe to meet guests herself. 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

Let Gotta Go Orlando and Top Villas help you find the perfect vacation rental in Orlando, Florida. You gotta go check out our Vacation Home Of The Week! Welcome to our Top Villas vacation home of the week, where each week we select a villa or vacation home from Top Villas award winning collection of over 3200 luxury homes in Central Florida. All homes feature top amenities as standard, with all homes personally inspected, and professionally managed locally, and best of all, each home offers the best rate guaranteed. We are delighted to bring you your dream Orlando vacation, the way you want it, perfect for families, couples and groups. Welcome to Margaritaville 65, located in the beautiful Margaritaville Resort in Kissimmee. There are few resorts more colorful than Margaritaville, Orlando. Themed around a luxury beach vacation, our Margaritaville Orlando cottages offer guests stunning accommodation options, a selection of delicious places to eat, and fantastic things to do. Margaritaville Resort, Orlando is a relatively new kid on the resort block, having opened its doors in 2019. The complex covers 300 acres in total and includes among its offerings vacation rooms, suites, cottages, accessible accommodations, a water park, and a shopping area. Margaritaville has been awarded several top honors in the past few years, including a 2020 Tripadvisor Traveler’s Choice Award and the coveted AAA Four Diamond Designation for its attention to the guest experience. Painted in every color of the rainbow, our stunning Margaritaville Orlando cottages are sure to put a smile on your face as soon as you see them. Suitable for all types of travelers, whether it’s a fun couple’s break or family reunion, these fabulous Orlando vacation rentals have got all the amenities and features you could need. Now, lets check out more about Margaritaville 65, a beautiful cottage at Margaritaville, in an amazing location, close to everything the resort, and Orlando has to offer. This modern 8-bedroom, 8-bathroom cottage has enough space to sleep up to 17 guests and is located a short drive away from Disney. Inside features include a spacious open-plan living and dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, lounge room with a sleeper sofa, and comfortable bedrooms. Outside highlights include a private balcony with lake views, a private pool with spillover tub, sunloungers, and a table and chairs for alfresco dining. This property is ideally located just 5 miles from Disney, within the brand-new Margaritaville Resort. With a wide range of first-class amenities and non-stop entertainment, this destination is perfect for the whole family. The resort features a lagoon-style pool, soft sand beaches and an exciting waterpark, complete with a lazy river, a wave pool, and thrilling drop slides. Guests can also benefit from full access to a relaxing spa, a fitness center, an excellent array of on-site luxury dining and shopping facilities and a complimentary shuttle to the theme parks. Margaritaville 65 Key features 8 bedrooms 8 bathrooms Sleeps 17 Private pool Spillover tub Access to resort amenities Complimentary shuttle to theme parks Bedrooms Bedroom 1 - Queen-size bed; adjacent bathroom includes single vanity and walk-in shower Bedroom 2 - King-size bed; adjacent bathroom includes single vanity and walk-in shower Bedroom 3 - Queen-size bed; adjacent bathroom includes single vanity and walk-in shower Bedroom 4 - Queen-size bed; adjacent bathroom includes single vanity and walk-in shower Bedroom 5 - Queen-size bed; adjacent bathroom includes single vanity and walk-in shower Bedroom 6 - King-size bed; adjacent bathroom includes double vanity, bathtub and walk-in shower Bedroom 7 - King-size bed; adjacent bathroom includes single vanity and walk-in shower. Access to balcony Bedroom 8 - King-size bed; adjacent bathroom includes double vanity, bathtub and walk-in shower Living area Open-plan living area Fully equipped kitchen with frozen concoction maker Dining table and chairs Tastefully furnished living room with flat-screen TV and comfortable sleeper sofa Upstairs loft area with flat-screen TV and comfortable sofa Outdoor area Private pool Spillover tub Private balcony Sunloungers Table and chairs Private patio Home entertainment Flat-screen TVs in living area and all bedrooms General Air conditioning throughout Complimentary wifi Bedding and towels included Private parking Pet friendly home (additional charges apply) Laundry facilities Washer and dryer Iron and ironing board Children's equipment available for hire Crib Stroller High chair Pack and play Resort facilities A beautiful resort where luxury living meets fantastic fun, Margaritaville is a brand new holiday destination, home to a spectacular range of amenities. Set within lush, tropical grounds, this resort features an impressive lagoon-style pool, soft sand beaches and an exhilarating waterpark, suitable for the whole family. Guests can also benefit from a relaxing spa, a fitness center and plenty of kids clubs with activities to suit all ages. Furthermore, the entertainment district offers a wide range of first-class shopping, dining and lounge experiences, all within walking distance of your holiday home and there's a complimentary shuttle to the theme parks. Places of interest Disney World - 5.1 miles Universal Studios - 16.7 miles Sea World - 11.7 miles Orlando International Airport - 24.5 miles To see much more of our home of the week, click here. To help you find the perfect vacation rentals in Orlando, Top Villas friendly team of local experts right here in Orlando are ready to help you with insider tips on the best rental for your trip. Check out the amazing choice of vacation homes now, and then contact Top Villas. 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.

Pakistani playback singer Atif Aslam is set to perform at Addition Financial Arena this Fall. Atif Aslam will perform at Addition Financial Arena on Friday, October 6 at 8 pm in a show that will commemorate Atif Aslam’s 20 years in music. Tickets are on sale now and are available through Ticketmaster.com and the Ticketmaster App. Sign up for the Addition Financial Arena Cyber Club to receive all the information you need about this event and others at www.AdditionFiArena.com. Atif Aslam began his career as a college student, where he entered singing competitions and met colleagues who eventually became members of his band, Jal. The band’s first single, “Aadat,” quickly rose to commercial success in 2004. In July 2004, Aslam parted ways with Jal and released his first solo album, “Jal Pari”. “Jal Pari” was declared the best-selling album of the year for two consecutive years by Pakistani newspaper “The News International”. In 2009, Atif Aslam made his Bollywood and Pakistani film debut. Over the years, he would go on to sing and star in multiple successful films. Notable accolades include 2014’s World Music Award-nominated “Main Rang Sharbaton Ka”, 2015’s chart topping “Jeena Jenna”, and 2018’s “Tajdar-e-Haram" cover receiving YouTube views in 186 countries worldwide. Aslam’s most recent single, “Mangan Aiyaan” was released in May 2023. Addition Financial Arena is located on the campus of the University of Central Florida, in Orlando. It's one of the largest universities in the nation. The arena boasts 10,000 seats, 18 luxury suites, two loge boxes, and club seating with lounge access. Offering a diverse lineup of shows, including world-famous entertainers, beloved family shows, and special events, Addition Financial Arena is considered one of the top college venues in the country. Addition Financial Arena has hosted concerts by high-profile musicians such as Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Elton John, Drake and more. The arena is also the home to UCF men’s and women’s basketball. 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

Surprising news has been released from the popular Sanford eatery, Hollerbach’s German Restaurant, who say they will not be hosting their much loved Oktoberfest celebration this year. Hollerbach’s German Restaurant located at 205 E 1st St, Sanford, have announced that they will not be hosting their usual Oktoberfest celebration this year. The restaurant say that running the much loved event is no longer possible due to increasing costs associated with putting the event on. This year in lieu of hosting its own Oktoberfest event this year, Hollerbach's is set to bring its signature culinary delights to various Oktoberfest celebrations throughout Central Florida. "We are absolutely delighted to join the Oktoberfest celebrations across Central Florida," said Christina Hollerbach, CEO of Hollerbach's German Restaurant. "Our team is committed to providing an unforgettable experience filled with delicious food, lively music, and the warm camaraderie that defines Oktoberfest." In reference to canceling their own Oktoberfest event, Hollerbach's say that they want to work with the city of Sanford to find new ways to celebrate Oktoberfest in Sanford. Patrick Story, Executive Chef of Hollerbach's German Restaurant said, "We want to be able keep the quality of this event high and keep the event accessible to everyone in central Florida." Hollerbach's German Restaurant will be participating in several upcoming Oktoberfest events, including, Deviant Wolfe Oktoberfest, Lake Nona Oktoberfest, Mount Dora Oktoberfest, Deviant Wolfe Brewery, Citrus City Oktoberfest, Avalon Park Oktoberfest, and Rollins College Oktoberfest. For more information about Hollerbach's German Restaurant and their participation in Oktoberfest events, please visit www.Hollerbachs.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 next time your are at Walt Disney World and you have a thirst, and you don't want to spill your drink, you gotta ask for a straw and lid with your drink! Walt Disney World have announced that from August 21, if your dining at quick service restaurants, food courts, and pool bars will notice that paper straws and plastic lids will no longer be available for cold drinks (lids for hot beverages will continue to be provided), and if you want a straw and lid, they will only be available upon request. New signage encouraging guests to reduce their straw and lid usage will be placed near beverage fountains, cash registers, and refreshment coolers. Walt Disney World is encouraging guests to learn more about environmental sustainability efforts by scanning the QR code on the Skip the Straw and Lid signage to visit Impact.Disney.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

As the calendar inches ever closer to the start of a new school year. Many Orlando attractions, restaurants and more are offering some pretty fab freebies, deals and discounts to show their appreciation for all they do! Schools across Central Florida are getting ready for the start of a new school year, and as the kids head back to school, local teachers have some awesome freebies, deals and discounts to say thank you. Below is the current freebies, deals and discounts available to teachers: Check back often as we add more offers as we get them! Paddlefish and Terralina at Disney Springs Paddlefish and Terralina at Disney Springs are wanting to make the back to school transition for teachers a little bit easier by offering a discount on food and beverages. All teachers need to do is show their school/teacher ID to receive discount of 35% off their meal at both Paddlefish and Terralina Crafted Italian. The Florida Mall The Florida Mall is marking the start of the school year with a big discount for teachers through August 6. The first 100 teachers to stop by Simon Guest Services and show their Orange County Public Schools ID during the tax free period will receive a $25 American Express Simon Gift Card to shop, as well as a fabulous swag bag, and an entry to win a $250 shopping spree! In addition, any shopper who spends $250 at either Zara, F21, Aeropostale, Jd Sports, Garage, PacSun, Lids, Charlotte Russe, The Children’s Place, Old Navy, Shoe Palace and Crocs can show their same day receipts and receive a $20 American Express Simon Gift Card! Redemptions can be made at Simon Guest services in Macy’s Court while supplies last. SeaWorld Orlando SeaWorld Orlando is proud to offer a complimentary SeaWorld Florida Teacher Card to all active and certified K-12 Florida grade school teachers. Research and education are key pillars to the foundation of what SeaWorld does every day. In recognition of the importance SeaWorld places on education and the critical role educators play in shaping the knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of the next generation of global citizens, SeaWorld will offer free admission for Florida certified K-12 classroom teachers to amplify their educational efforts both in and out of the classroom. The card provides Florida teachers with unlimited admission to SeaWorld Orlando through September 7, 2023.. Crayola Experience Orlando Crayola Experience is giving certified teachers (grades pre-K through 12) a free annual pass that can be used at all of Crayola Experience’s five locations across the country. The pass allows teachers to visit 365 days a year with no blackout dates. As an annual pass holder, teachers receive 20% off admission tickets for family and friends, 20% off food and beverage purchases, 20% off merchandise, special monthly offers, and more. Teachers must show a valid teaching certificate and photo ID to qualify. Kennedy Space Center Full-time Florida educators receive complimentary access to the Kennedy Space Center Educator Resource Center. Plus, The Educator Study Pass offers K - 12 teachers throughout the United States of America, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands complimentary access to the visitor complex. To receive the Educator Study Pass, active teachers are required to bring one of the following items to Will Call, located at the entrance of the visitor complex. An active teaching certificate from the United States, Puerto Rico, or U.S. Virgin Islands A badge with a photo that shows the title Teacher or Educator for Kindergarten - Grade 12 Letter on school letterhead, dated and signed by the principal listing the name(s) of the teachers, stating they are an educator at the school. LEGOLAND Florida, SeaLife Aquarium and Madame Tussauds LEGOLAND Florida offer Florida Resident Teachers (Grades PreK-12), a FREE TEACHERS PASS. Get to know LEGOLAND Florida, Madame Tussauds Orlando, and SEA LIFE Orlando before you bring your class - a year of free admission so you can plan how to incorporate them into your next school field trip! LEGOLAND Florida Resort is the perfect destination for children ages 2-12, offering an assortment of experiences that are both educational and entertaining with school rates as low as low as $19.99 + tax per student! ​ Admission to the LEGOLAND Florida Water Park is not included in the standard Teacher Pass but you can purchase the Teacher Pass + Water Park for $59.99 + tax, exclusively available for Florida Resident Teachers only. To receive your Florida Teacher Pass (FREE standard pass or $59.99 + tax Teacher Park Combo Pass), bring your most recent paystub, current Florida photo ID and valid FDOE Professional or Temporary Certificate to the ticket window at the entrance of LEGOLAND Florida Resort. The Wheel at ICON Park Teachers in the State of Florida can receive unlimited access to ride The Wheel at anytime for a full year! To request your pass, please provide submit the form here. Once submitted, a member of the school groups team will be in contact within 3 business days to approve your request. Museum Of Illusion Museum of Illusions Orlando at ICON Park is celebrating all that teachers do for our communities by offering them complimentary entry to the attraction. Starting July 28, active Florida teachers and professors can redeem the complimentary ticket offer by presenting a valid school ID and email address. No need to register in advance. To make the deal even better, teachers can purchase companion tickets at a discounted price of $19.99 and receive a 10% discount in the gift shop. Teachers can redeem the offer by booking in-person or online. To book online, teachers can use code “TEACH23” to reserve a free ticket and code “BACK2SCHOOL” to reserve a discounted companion ticket. The code can only be used once per order and teachers will be asked to provide credentials upon arrival 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. 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Exciting news as Zymarium Meadery get ready to throw open the doors for the first time, this weekend at 1121 N Mills Ave. in the Milk District. Joe and Ginger Leigh, owners of Zymarium Meadery, will officially open the doors to their venture, tomorrow, Saturday, August 19 in the Mill 50 District at 1121 N Mills Ave. As Joe and Ginger are expecting the grand opening party to be very busy they will be handing out colored wristbands to allow groups to enter the tasting room in two-hour blocks, starting at noon and running until midnight. The grand opening party will include 18+ different meads on tap, special one-off kegs, limited bottles for sale, and amazing food trucks! The business has been a long time in the planning and although the couple had hoped to have the meadowy open in 2022, its great to know that Zymarium Meadery is finally open. To get the business up and running, Joe and Ginger ran a successful crowdfunding campaign that raised $44,568 towards opening their meadery. The location in Mills 50 which was previously home to Orange Studio and Say It Loud! advertising agency, is 6,000 square feet space and includes a large bar/taproom area, production area, and separate areas that will be open for special events. Joe and Ginger commented, "It's been such a crazy journey getting this far, and we are so thankful for everyone that has been a part of making it happen, and the amazing team that will be running the taproom! We are officially counting down the days...See you soon!!" Zymarium Meadery is a collaboration between co-owners Joe Leigh and Ginger Leigh who are bringing together their individual and shared passions to showcase the art and science of making high quality, flavorful meads. Joe Leigh, who is Zymarium's master mead-maker, has developed over 85 unique and highly rated meads with over 30 medals and awards in mead making in the past 3 years, including 6 Mazer Cups, and was named one of the top 10 AMMA National Mead Makers of the year in 2018 and 2019. Ginger Leigh, who is known professionally as Synthestruct, is a multisensory artist and experience designer whose large scale audio-visual works and interactive installations have been presented at venues around the world, and was voted Orlando's 'Best Visual Artist' for her works throughout the city at Snap! Gallery, Immerse, Dazzling Nights, and the Orlando Science Center. Creating new experiences for all the senses is at the heart of Zymarium Meadery, both in how we craft our meads, and through our tasting room, which will be designed entirely by Synthestruct, who specializes in creating futuristic and immersive experiences that utilize the latest in creative technology. The tasting room will embody this passion for sensory exploration as a space for guets to indulge in new experiences to pair with your favorite meads (or flight!) of choice. They will have 12 different taps for guests to try when they visit the meadery, spanning many different styles of mead, which will be constantly rotating with new flavors to explore! There will be carbonated Session meads, which emulate craft beer styles and strength, pure honey meads ("Traditionals"), which have a wonderfully balanced semi-sweet profile to showcase Florida's incredible range of local honey flavors, and Imperial Meads, which are big and bold, letting you get lost in the flavors of honey, fruit, or other fun things like coconut, vanilla, or chocolate. 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

Walt Disney World have revealed that the new interactive attraction Journey of Water Inspired by "Moana" which is set to open this fall at EPCOT will include an option where you do not get wet! Walt Disney World have revealed that the new Journey of Water, Inspired by “Moana” experience at EPCOT will have both a wet and dry path, so you can decide whether to get wet or not when experiencing the resorts latest attraction. Its also thought that the experience will NOT include any MagicBand+ interactions as first teased by Disney. In the latest info from Disney that is now live on a page for the experience on the Walt Disney World website, there is no mention of any MagicBand+ interactions. Earlier this week Walt Disney World revealed the logo for the new attraction, and also shared new details on what Journey of Water, Inspired by “Moana” will include. The attraction which is a walk-through, self-guided outdoor trail where you can play with water is scheduled to open this fall. Walt Disney World describes Journey of Water, Inspired by “Moana” as a “lush trail that’s fun for all ages.” Here is the description of the new experience on the Walt Disney World website: Stroll along a self-guided outdoor trail where you can play with water as it travels from the sky to the oceans and back again. Along the way, you’ll find that: Water Is a Friend: Moana befriended the ocean… and you can, too! Enjoy magical encounters with water and discover its playful personality, just as Moana did on her heroic voyage. Water Connects Us All: All water is connected—and it connects us to one another. As you traverse this trail, you’ll connect and interact with water in new ways. And you’ll learn about the global water cycle, which takes water on a wondrous adventure around our planet. Water Needs Protection: Throughout your journey, you’ll learn how you can help protect this precious natural resource and make a positive impact on the world. Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana will be located within World Nature—the EPCOT neighborhood dedicated to understanding and preserving the beauty and balance of the natural world. 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

It was reported that earlier today, Friday, 28 people had been trapped on the popular Tower of Terror ride at Disney's Hollywood Studios. WFTV first reported earlier today in an article on its website that, Reedy Creek Fire Department had responded to a call at Disney's Hollywood Studios Friday afternoon, August 18. 28 people were reportedly trapped in one of the elevators/ride vehicles at The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror ride, with WFTV reporting that guests were trapped on the ride for around 45 minutes before being evacuated. In the initial news article from WFTV, they reported that firefighters from Reedy Creek Fire Department had helped with the evacuation of the 28 riders, but then changed the article to say that "it is unknown if the fire department ever responded to the ride to help with the evacuation." Then in a further update to the original article, WFTV reported that Reedy Creek Fire Department did not respond to the ride to help with the evacuation. Following WFTV changing its original article three times, the outlet has since removed the article entirely. While its true that 28 people were trapped on the ride, and the ride was temporarily down, all guests were safely evacuated from the ride by Cast Members as per usual protocols, with no injuries reported. The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror has since reopened following the incident, showing a wait time on the My Disney Experience App of 145 minutes. 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 Liberty Square Riverboat is set to close for refurbishment later this month at Magic Kingdom. Walt Disney World have announced that the Liberty Square Riverboat will be closed from Monday, August 21 through Tuesday, August 29, reopening to guests on Wednesday, August 30. The Colonial-era Liberty Belle riverboat at Magic Kingdom offers guests a half-mile tour around Tom Sawyer Island. Along the way, guests listen to a recorded narrator—in the voice of iconic American author and humorist Mark Twain—sharing memories of Twain’s time on the Mississippi. 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