Daskk Orlando Hotel near Universal Blvd. located at the former Quality Suites is accepting booking from this October. The former Quality Suites on Canada Avenue, located between Universal Blvd. and International Drive is currently being transformed into a new boutique hotel named DASKK Orlando Hotel Near Universal Blvd. The DASKK Orlando Hotel near Universal Blvd, Ascend Hotel Collection is in the heart of our vibrant theme park area, and has been transformed throughout, The hotel located mere minutes to Universal Studios, you'll find this boutique hotel along I-4, giving you direct access to many of Orlando’s most popular attractions. restaurants, attractions, entertainment and more. The new hotel by Choice Hotels, has been completely remodelled including the reception, lobby, restaurant, guest rooms, and meeting rooms is accepting bookings from October 15, 2023 onwards. Hotel amenities include free WiFi in your room and throughout the hotel, plus free parking on premises. The redesigned guest room, include a microwave, refrigerator, flat-screen TV, hair dryer, refreshing showers and extra comfy beds. When you are looking for extra room, many rooms also come with a sofa bed. DASKK Orlando Hotel near Universal Blvd.includes a full-service restaurant and bar, offering food and drink throughout the day. Head on over to Choice Hotels for details on this new boutique hotel and the many hotels that they have available in Orlando. 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

A mesmerizing ALL-NEW island-themed holiday light spectacle HOLIDAY NIGHTS will take place at Island H2O Water Park in Kissimmee this holiday season. Island H20 Water Park has revealed that Holiday Nights, an exciting new island-themed holiday light spectacular will take place select nights at the Kissimmee water park from November 8 to December 31. For 44 nights, this sparkling new event will feature countless twinkling lights, enchanting displays, live entertainment, and delightful treats, all while supporting a charitable cause. Visitors can look forward to hundreds of thousands of twinkling lights, themed displays, unique photo spots, live entertainment, and tantalizingly themed treats and gifts, all which will transform Island H2O Water Park into an extravaganza for the whole family. Holiday Nights will light up every Wednesday through Sunday from Nov. 8 – Dec. 10 and everyday Dec. 13 – 31. Tickets are available for purchase from Nov. 1 at Islando H2O Water Par for $34.99 per adult / $29.99 per child with a portion of proceeds supporting Kissimmee's Give Kids The World Village. “Island H2O Water Park brings families together while making a splash during Florida’s hot weather and we are excited to offer a tropical island-vibe during our “Holiday Nights” event,” said Ron Sutula, general manager of Island H2O Water Park. “We’re proud to embrace this season of giving by supporting the nonprofit Give Kids The World Village with a portion of the proceeds from “Holiday Nights.” As the sun sets, Island H2O Water Park will transform into a holiday wonderland, adorned with twinkling island-themed lights that'll rival the brightest North Star. Check out island-festive immersive light displays and snap some holiday-card worthy photos with friends and family. This is the ideal place to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the holidays and reconnect with friends and family “island style.” Guests can indulge in holiday shopping as they surf through the holiday market featuring local vendors with a showcase of unique gifts and handcrafted ornaments. Sip steaming mugs of cider and hot cocoa, enjoy holiday themed bites, and toast s’mores big enough to share all while enjoying unique live entertainment each night. “Holiday Nights” will also offer the perfect venue for holiday parties and gatherings at a great value, allowing you to celebrate the season with your colleagues, friends, or family in a festive environment. For more information on group rates and reservations, contact Sales@IslandH2OLive.com. About Island H2O Water Park: Island H2O Water Park is Central Florida's newest water park, offering over 20 rides, slides and other splashing attractions. The park is themed around social media offering an immersive and interactive experience for all ages. Island H2O Water Park, ranked among the Best Outdoor Water Parks by USA TODAY for four consecutive years, is also a proud recipient of the 2019 World Waterpark Association’s Leading-Edge Award. This award recognizes its creative perfection of themes, facilities, programs, services and operational concepts in the water attractions industry. For more information on hours, birthday parties, groups, purchasing tickets, and season pass information, please visit www.IslandH2OWaterPark.com. Island H2O Water Park is located at 3230 Inspiration Drive, Kissimmee, FL, 34747. About Give Kids The World Village: Give Kids The World Village is an 89-acre, whimsical nonprofit resort in Central Florida that provides critically ill children and their families from around the world with magical week-long wish vacations at no cost. From life’s simple pleasures to the stuff that dreams are made of, every family is treated to an all-inclusive, customized dream vacation including transportation, accommodations, donated theme park tickets, nightly entertainment, daily gifts, and unique experiences at the Village, a storybook destination of its own – featuring an array of accessible rides and attractions. Since 1986, Give Kids The World has welcomed more than 178,000 wish families from all 50 states and 76 countries. For more information, visit www.gktw.org. For the very latest news and information from Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date on our socials, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, your free guide to Orlando. Planning your next vacation? Check out Top Villas, offering the best vacation homes, in the best resorts. Enquire or book online. Top Villas guarantee the very best rates on all luxury villas, condos & townhouses. Please Note: We are supported by our advertisers via digital ads, sponsored content, and affiliate links. Articles may be paid for, or contain affiliate links where we could earn money if you purchase products or services via a link our site.

Despite ticket sales getting off to a very slow start for the Disney After Hours event at EPCOT, only one date now remains not sold out. Disney After Hours at EPCOT is now very close to being sold out, with only one date remaining. Disney After Hours at EPCOT is now sold out for August 17, 2023, leaving only August 24 available for purchase. The After Hours events began back on June 1 at Epcot, and has for the most part, received a lukewarm response. This is the first time that Disney After Hours has taken place at EPCOT, and with twelve events scheduled, only four have sold out! This specially ticketed experience occurs after the gates close for the night, extending access to attractions, with early entry into the park beginning at 7 pm. The number of tickets for these events is limited, which means lower wait times for some of your favorite attractions. During the event you can experience EPCOT for three hours after the gates close and get access to attractions, like Frozen Ever After, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind and Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure. You also get ice cream novelties, popcorn and select beverages—all included in the cost of this ticketed event—available at carts throughout the park. Event tickets for EPCOT range from $75 to $149 (plus tax). As always, keep checking back with us here at Gotta Go Orlando as we continue to bring you the latest news and information from around Orlando and Central Florida. You can also discover our latest news, views, and more on our socials, follow Gotta Go Orlando on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, don't forget to subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel for all the latest from Orlando's Theme Parks, Attractions and more. Please note: Some posts may contain affiliate links which means we could earn money if you purchase products or services via our site.

If you are planning a visit to Universal Orlando this December the Hogwarts Express will not be operating for a brief period. Universal Orlando Resort has announced that the Hogwarts Express, the train attraction that travels between both Wizarding Worlds at Universal will temporarily close for a brief refurbishment in December. The popular Harry Potter attraction will be closed from December 10 through until December 16, 2023. At the attraction guests can ride the Hogwarts Express from King’s Cross Station in the London area of Universal Studios Florida to Hogsmeade Station in Universal’s Islands of Adventure, on a journey through the British countryside! 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

Following the debut of this years Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party on Friday at Magic Kingdom, even more nights have now sold out. This year's Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, debuted successfully on Friday, August 11 at Magic Kingdom, and now many more dates are selling out. Over the weekend, as people saw the highlights of this years Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, many more event dates have sold out for September and October 2023. With August already completely sold out, the dates now sold out in Sept. and Oct. are September 1, 4, 8, 12, 15, 17, and October 5, 31. The final night of the party, November 1 is still showing as available. For all remaining dates between September and November, the price of tickets range from between $109 to $199, depending on the date and age of the guest. 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 — $119 for adults, $109 for children Tuesday, September 12th — SOLD OUT Friday, September 15th — SOLD OUT Sunday, September 17th — SOLD OUT Tuesday, September 19th — $149 for adults, $139 for children Friday, September 22nd — $149 for adults, $139 for children Sunday, September 24th — $149 for adults, $139 for children Tuesday, September 26th — $149 for adults, $139 for children Thursday, September 28th — $149 for adults, $139 for children Friday, September 29th — $149 for adults, $139 for children Sunday, October 1st — $149 for adults, $139 for children Tuesday, October 3rd — $169 for adults, $159 for children Thursday, October 5th — SOLD OUT Friday, October 6th — $189 for adults, $179 for children Monday, October 9th — $169 for adults, $159 for children Tuesday, October 10th — $169 for adults, $159 for children Thursday, October 12th — $169 for adults, $159 for children Friday, October 13th — $189 for adults, $179 for children Sunday, October 15th — $169 for adults, $159 for children Tuesday, October 17th — $169 for adults, $159 for children Thursday, October 19th — $169 for adults, $159 for children Friday, October 20th — $189 for adults, $179 for children Sunday, October 22nd — $169 for adults, $159 for children Tuesday, October 24th — $169 for adults, $159 for children Thursday, October 26th — $169 for adults, $159 for children Friday, October 27th — $189 for adults, $179 for children Sunday, October 29th — $199 for adults, $189 for children Tuesday, October 31st — SOLD OUT Wednesday, November 1st — $199 for adults, $189 for children Read on for all the details for this years Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. This year's Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party will return to Magic Kingdom on August 11, and runs through select nights to November 1, 2023. Highlights of this years party include a new spirited pirate band and their crew taking over Adventureland, plus Max Goof and his Powerline party pack will star in all new pop-up parties throughout Magic Kingdom. Also new this year, Mickey’s Boo-to-You Parade will includeUrsula, Cruella de Vil, the Queen of Hearts, and the newly announced Sanderson Sisters Minnie Mouse, Daisy Duck, and Clarabelle. Plus, The Seven Dwarfs will be returning to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party! Read on for all the details for this years Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. Pirate Crew in Adventureland Adventureland will be taken over by a spirited pirate band and their crew. Be sure to listen for their sea shanties while their shipmates roam the land sharing tales of their explorations at sea. New Powerline Pop-Up Parties Get ready for even more chances to “Stand Out” with Max Goof and his Powerline party pack at new pop-up parties throughout Magic Kingdom before this popular crew dances onto Main Street U.S.A. ahead of Mickey’s Boo-to-You Halloween Parade. The Seven Dwarfs Return! The Seven Dwarfs will be returning to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. Even if you are a little bashful, stop by and say hello! They’ll be happy to see you. Mickey’s Boo-to-You Halloween Parade It’s good to be bad, and your favorite Disney villains are back to stride down Main Street, U.S.A. Alongside Disney heroes, the iconic Haunted Mansion graveyard diggers and Mickey’s Boo-to-You Parade will be more villainous than ever, with favorite foes Ursula, Cruella de Vil, the Queen of Hearts and the newly announced Sanderson Sisters Minnie Mouse, Daisy Duck and Clarabelle joining the frightful finale. Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular Jack-o-lanterns aren’t the only ‘Jack’ at Walt Disney World this Halloween! The Pumpkin King, a.k.a. Jack Skellington, will once again host the must-see nighttime spectacular, Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular. Enjoy projections, special effects and lighting paired with fireworks, music and iconic Disney characters, you won’t want to miss this! Trick-or-Treat Yourself to Candy and Sweets M&M’S, SKITTLES, and SNICKERS, OH MY! Guests can satisfy their sweet tooth at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party by stopping by trick-or-treating locations throughout Magic Kingdom Park. Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular The Sanderson Sisters, stars of the iconic Hocus Pocus films, will unite for an adventure and call on their comrades to summon the ultimate Hocus Pocus Party Potion during the Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular stage show at Cinderella Castle. Also during the party, you may have the opportunity to experience some of your favorite attractions including Haunted Mansion, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and the newly opened TRON Lightcycle / Run presented by Enterprise. TRON Lightcycle / Run will use a virtual queue* during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, allowing guests to enjoy all the festivities while they wait to enter the Grid. For the very latest news and information from Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date on our socials, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, your free guide to Orlando. Planning your next vacation? Check out Top Villas, offering the best vacation homes, in the best resorts. Enquire or book online. Top Villas guarantee the very best rates on all luxury villas, condos & townhouses. 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Experience the awe-inspiring world of dinosaurs like never before at The Great Dino Rescue, presented by Jurassic Jungle. The Great Dino Rescue: An Immersive Dinosaur Show returns to Kissimmee Civic Center on select dates from August 18 through August 27, 2023. Experience the awe-inspiring world of dinosaurs like never before at The Great Dino Rescue, presented by Jurassic Jungle. Prepare to be mesmerized as realistic dinosaurs come to life before your eyes while you embark on a thrilling adventure with your favorite blue raptor, Erika, on a relentless mission to protect prehistoric creatures. Get ready to witness the most extraordinary lineup of lifelike dinosaurs ever assembled in one place while encountering your favorite breathtaking species like the Spinosaurus, Tyrannosaurus Rex, Triceratops, Brachiosaurus, and more! Tickets start at $16.99, secure your tickets now and be part of the adventure! 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

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! RECURRING 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 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 will also welcome 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. Flavors of Florida at Disney Springs Now - Sunday, August 13, 2023 Foodies, this is your last weekend you can enjoy a choice of mouthwatering and fresh flavors inspired by the Sunshine State during Flavors of Florida at over 30 locations in Disney Springs, all featuring a variety of dishes and sips you simply must try. You can embrace summer and delight in homegrown flavors from Florida, like the Lime Garage Burger from D-Luxe Burger or the Gambas Gabardina from Jaleo by José Andrés. And who can miss the Florida Shrimp Tacos available at Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar? From the sweet to the savory, and everything in between, there are plenty of items you’ll want to come back for again and again. Interested in seeing first-hand demonstrations from renowned chefs and restaurant owners? You’re in luck because this year Disney Springs is featuring a new culinary series! . SeaWorld Orlando Summer Spectacular Now - Monday, September 4, 2023 When the sun goes down, the night comes to life at SeaWorld’s Summer Spectacular! Stay late all summer to immerse yourself in exotic worlds of light and music and experience your favorite SeaWorld attractions in a whole new way. Dance the night away with world-class DJs for a family-friendly party beneath the waves. Then end the night with Ignite, a fireworks spectacular that brings the brilliance of the sea to the sky above. Put a charge in your summer at SeaWorld’s vibrant Summer Spectacular. Craft Beer Festival at SeaWorld Orlando Now - September 4, 2023 Recurring weekly on Sunday, Friday, Saturday SeaWorld is serving up an incredible party for craft beer lovers. SeaWorld’s Craft Beer Festival features more than 100 crafts brews, wines, seltzers, and cocktails. Sample an unbeatable mix of domestic and local Florida favorites. Plus savor more than 15 food items expertly paired to match your preferred brew. And to top it all off, festive entertainment will keep the party going all day long. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Bier Fest Now - September 4, 2023 Park guests can toast delicious brews and soar on epic thrill rides at Busch Gardens’ beer-inspired food festival. A slice of Bavaria returns to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay as the park celebrates its fan-favorite Bier Fest event, Friday – Sunday from July 21 through Sept. 4, including Labor Day. This popular event, now in its sixth consecutive year, allows guests to sip, sample and savor classic German flavors while enjoying tunes from rising local artists. Bier Fest is included with park admission. Food & Beverage available at an additional cost. Gaylord Palms Resort Summer Of More Now - September 4, 2023 Gaylord Palms Resort is inviting guests to a Summer of More with their regal court an band of spirited buccaneers for plenty of pirate and princess fun. Guests will find a treasure trove of shows and activities, hands-on experiences, fun-in-the- sun at Cypress Springs Water Park and pirate- and princess-themed décor across the 64-acre resort. During the event, families can create treasures in a craft clubhouse, look for jewels in a puzzle- filled escape room, stroll through remnants of a pirate galleon, embark on a plundering scavenger hunt, see a family films at the resort’s water park, and more. Duel of Fools at SAK Comedy Lab Weekly, Every 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, Every 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. GLO Summer Nights at Grande Lakes Orlando Every Saturday - September 2, 2023 Grande Lakes Orlando invites guests to celebrate the summer in style with the introduction of "GLO Summer Nights," an exhilarating seasonal celebration in honor of the resort's 20th anniversary. Boasting signature weekly fireworks displays in addition to spectacular glow-charged nights at the recently debuted Grande Lakes Waterpark, alongside an abundance of activations fit for every traveler, Grande Lakes Orlando has crafted a truly unforgettable summer experience all season long. Throughout the summer, Grande Lakes Orlando will play host to an array of experiences perfect for families and guests of all ages including dazzling fireworks displays that will take center stage every Saturday evening. Summertoberfest Every Saturday - September 2, 2023 Celebrate German culture at Summertoberfest at Krush Brau Park in Kissimmee. This is a lively event with music, food, and beer. Enjoy traditional tunes, dance, and modern performances. Indulge in bratwurst, pretzels, and more. Sip on authentic German beers. Family-friendly activities and contests included. Join us for a memorable day of joy and authentic German experiences. Prost! Honky Tonk Laundry Now - Sunday, August 27, 2023 Wash your cares away with this musical comedy full of country favorites from Carrie Underwood, Trisha Yearwood, Reba McEntire, Tammy Wynette, Loretta Lynn, Patsy Cline and more!When Lana Mae Hopkins, owner of the Wishy Washy Wahateria, hires Katie to help out, they soon find themselves up to their elbows in soap, suds and cheatin' hearts and turn their good ol' laundromat into a boot scootin' honky tonk! Get your tickets now for this foot tapping musical at Winter Park Playhouse now! Destination Days at ICON Park Now to Sunday, August 27, 2023 Recurring Weekly, Friday, Saturday To launch the new Great Florida Road Trip — an interactive camera game played aboard The Wheel that spotlights popular family vacation destinations across the state —Orlando’s ICON Park is partnering with destinations featured in the game to welcome their residents and celebrate their unique attributes. Each weekend will focus on a specific destination, celebrating its unique attractions, offering deals for its residents and sharing why these destinations are an important part of a Florida vacation with Orlando residents and tourists. August 12 and 13 - Crystal River Days at ICON Park Highlights: $10 tickets to The Wheel for guests from any zip code within that destination (regular price is $34.99). An education booth and videos in ICON Park from the destination CVBs, so guests can learn more about its unique attractions. Raffle to win a gift basket of prizes from the region such as a hotel stay, attraction tickets and more. 54 at The Ren Every Friday & Saturday - August 26, 2023 54 is the newest high-concept entertainment experience from Renaissance Theatre Company. Guests are encouraged to dress in theme and step into a re-imagination of the iconic nightclub from the 1970s. The live sound of modern disco fills the air. A colorful dance floor is open (when a cast of professional dancers isn't performing). High-end cocktails and mocktails are on-the-ready. Later, audiences can continue the party with 54 After-Hours, an elevated themed nightclub experience, also featuring nightly entertainment and a more classical 70s disco soundscape. Million Dollar Quartet Now - Sunday, August 20, 2023 Recurring weekly on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday Orlando Shakes presents Million Dollar Quartet. Get your tickets now for Million Dollar Quartet– the Tony Award-nominated musical inspired by the true once-in-a-lifetime jam session between Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, and Carl Perkins in 1956! It was December 4th, 1956, and Sun Record Studios in Memphis, Tennessee was about to become the mecca of music for a magical moment in music history. Be witness to this true to life jam session – credited by many to be the direct influence of rock ‘n roll in the late 50s and 60s – between Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash and Carl Perkins! Florida Theatrical Association presents: LIZZIE Now - Sunday, August 13, 2023 Recurring weekly on Monday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday Rage! Sex! Betrayal! Bloody murder! Get your tickets now for Lizzie at The Abbey In the heat of late summer 1892, Andrew Borden and his wife were found murdered in their house. The main suspect in the murders was Andrew’s youngest daughter from a previous marriage, Lizzie Borden. Using a searing rock score, and based on the historical record, LIZZIE explores the heady and heated days leading up to the murder and Lizzie’s controversial acquittal of all charges and the creation of a new American myth. Dreamgirls at Garden Theater Now - Saturday, August 13, 2023 Meet the Dreams: Effie, Lorrell, and Deena, three young and talented African-American singers in the revolutionary 1960s. Dreamgirls will take you on a journey as the three friends embark on a musical roller coaster through the ruthless world of show business. Their relationships will be put to the test by fame, fortune, and romance as the young women discover that their dreams come at a cost. Featuring iconic songs including “And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going,” “Family,” and “I Am Changing,” Dreamgirls explores themes of ambition, hope, and betrayal to a soundtrack of gospel, R&B, pop, disco, and more. Recurring weekly on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at the Garden Theater, Winter Garden. Get your tickets now. PAW Patrol Live! Friday, August 11 - Sunday, August 13, 2023 PAW Patrol Live! is one PAWsome live stage show that your whole family will enjoy, and its coming to Orlando's Addition Financial Arena this weekend, from Friday, August 11 - Sunday, August 13, The PAW Patrol is yelping for help as they face their greatest challenge yet. Mayor Humdinger has dognapped Robo Dog and cloned him, chasing chaos all over the world. It's up to the pups to catch these clones, rescue Robo dog and show that when the going gets "ruff," lending a paw makes you the ultimate TOP HERO! This new adventure is going to be PAWsome! Tickets are available from only $35. Josh Wolf, Bring Your Kid To Work Tour at Orlando Improv Comedy Club Friday, August 11 - Saturday, August 12, 2023 The Orlando Improv Comedy Club located at Pointe Orlando, is one of the premier live stand-up comedy clubs in Orlando. The Improv welcomes the biggest names in comedy to their stage as well as supporting our local talent here in Central Florida! The Florida Kids and Family Expo Saturday, August 12 - Sunday, August 13, 2023 The Florida Kids and Family Expo takes place this weekend at the Orange County Convention Center. Spend the day discovering over 200 exhibitors with schools, products, services, entertainment, and more. While you’re busy discovering all that’s possible for your family, your kids can interact with animals, meet their favorite characters, ride a pony, watch a live show, touch a truck, learn to use a lightsaber, play games, and so much more! There is simply too much to list it all. The only way to experience it is to attend! Get the details here. FRIDAY, AUGUST 11, 2023 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. Billy vs Elton: A Concert Tribute to Billy Joel and Elton John Friday, August 11, 2023 Billy vs Elton: A Concert Tribute to Billy Joel and Elton John comes to House of Blues Orlando at Disney Springs. Get your tickets now! Crash The Funeral, Rose Madder, Hijas De La Muerte, and Trash World Friday, August 11, 2023 Montgomery Drive Presents Crash The Funeral, Rose Madder, Hijas De La Muerte, and Trash World. Live at Will’s Pub - Orlando. Get tickets now. Pink Beach Party Friday, August 11, 2023 Come celebrate all things PINK at Lake Nona Town Center! Get ready to revel in a world of vibrant colors, fabulous vibes, and unforgettable moments at Boxi Beach. With a sea of blush and Barbie, immerse yourself in a kaleidoscope of decorations, from flamingos to balloons, to Instagram worthy photo ops creating a dreamy wonderland that will leave you mesmerized. Specialty welcome cocktail upon arrival so, come on and let's go party! Road to EDCO: Malaa Friday, August 11, 2023 Malaa comes to The Vanguard in downtown Orlando. Get your tickets now! Red Panda Noodle's One Year Anniversary Party: Up In Smoke Friday, August 11, 2023 Beverages by The Nook On Robinson. Brocks Fl Bbq, Hot Asian Buns, Chill in Tacos. Red Panda Noodle will be serving the Goblin this one night only. Get the details now! SATURDAY, AUGUST 12, 2023 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! Lovesong: The Cure Tribute Saturday, August 12, 2023 Lovesong: The Cure Tribute comes to The Social. Get your tickets now! Strawberry Milk Cult With Woah, Frogs Show Mercy, Eric Jafet & Venture Motel Saturday, August 12, 2023 Montgomery Drive Presents STRAWBERRY MILK CULT with WOAH, Frogs Show Mercy, Eric Jafet, Venture Motel. Will's Pub Orlando Get tickets now. Central Florida Dog Moms Lake Eola Meet Up Saturday, August 12, 2023 Come out and join Central Florida Dog Moms for a morning pack walk around the lake! All dog moms (and dads) welcome. Meet by the Amphitheater at 10 am. Stuff You Should Know Saturday, August 12, 2023 Stuff You Should takes to the stage at Dr Phillips Center. The podcast launched in 2008. Since then the’ve released more than 1500 episodes and counting, toured North America, UK, Australia and New Zealand, and picked up a handful of awards along the way. Get your tickets now. The Molly Ringwalds Saturday, August 12, 2023 The Molly Ringwalds come to House of Blues Orlando at Disney Springs. Get your tickets now! Against All Odds Beer Festival Saturday, August 12, 2023 Against All Odds Fest, 2023 is an exclusive indoor beer festival with some of the best breweries in the southeast. You will have access to all 25 taps of Hourglass Brewing beers including the anniversary offerings and access to 20 other beverages from top-tier breweries. That's 40+ beers and 4 hours of unlimited Fest Pours inside the Hourglass Brewing Longwood taproom. Get the details here. Collective Corner Local Pop-Up Market Saturday, August 12, 2023 30+ vendors will bringing you the best curated collections! Get details now. From 12pm to 5pm at the Orlando Photography Studio - 2601 E Jefferson St, Orlando. An Evening with Pat Sajak Saturday, August 12, 2023 Sajak will be live on stage at Give Kids The World Village for a one-of-a-kind discussion about his decades-long Wheel of Fortune career. Get tickets now. 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, AUGUST 13, 2023 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. The Florida Wedding Expo Sunday, August 13, 2023 The Florida Wedding Expo Summer Spectacular is the place to find vendors that are offering innovative ideas, valuable offers and special pricing for your wedding! Taking place at the Orange County Convention Center, West Concourse, this is your opportunity to meet and compare a huge variety of the most popular vendors and venues and find the best for your style and budget! Free Family Funday Sunday, August 13, 2023 Join the Mennello Museum of American Art for free admission, docent led tours of the galleries, and a fine art project! Art Projects are available to make or take home with you between 12 pm – 2:30 pm. The museum galleries also stay open until 4:30 p.m. for all guests. Los Gemelos de Sinaloa - Bueno y El Malo Tour 2023 Sunday, August 13, 2023 Los Gemelos de Sinaloa: El Bueno y El Malo Tour 2023 comes to House of Blues Orlando at Disney Springs. Get your tickets now! Opera Orlando in Concert: Summer Concert Series - Art is Calling For Me Sunday, August 13, 2023 Opera Orlando launches its 2023-24 All for Art season in song this August with its annual Opera Orlando in Concert: Summer Concert Series at the University Club of Winter Park. Enjoy a fun and diverse selection of songs, arias, and duets, as well as wine and light hors d'oeuvres during a post-concert reception with each artist, who will be featured throughout the Opera’s upcoming season. Rickolus & The Pauses With James Dreffen & DNA Sunday, August 13, 2023 Montgomery Drive Presents RickoLus (with band) and The Pauses with James Dreffen and DNA live at Will’s Pub. Get your tickets now. 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 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.

On Friday, August 18, 2023, the Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando is hosting Jake Paul's Most Valuable Prospects, the ultimate boxing event of 2023! An incredible night of non-stop action featuring up-and-coming boxers worldwide will take to the ring on August 18, competing for the title of Most Valuable Prospect as they battle it out in an exciting 8-bout card at Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando. The main event will be between Nestor “El Mas Bravo” Bravo and Will “III Will” Madera, which will be preceded by a co-main 10-round bout between welterweights Damian Lescaille (4-0, 3 KOs) and Hugo Noriega (8-0, 5 KOs). Both fights will be Continental Americas Title bouts. Additional matchups include welterweights Elijah Fores (5-0, 2 KOs) and Elijah Williams (6-0, 2KOs) who will be competing for six rounds, Lorenzo Medina (7-0, 6 KOs) vs Antonio Torres (4-0, 4 KOs), and Antraveous Ingram (5-0, 2 KOs) vs Orlenis Licea (0-0-1), who made his debut on Most Valuable Prospects I. Jake Paul and and MVP's co-founder Nakisa Bidarian can't wait to build onto the success of their Most Valuable Prospects series in Orlando. “Our first Most Valuable Prospects event was incredibly successful and we are thrilled to announce the lineup for Most Valuable Prospects II,” said Paul and Bidarian through a joint statement. “Our commitment to cultivating the next generation of great boxers is evident in the work that we do, and we want to thank each of our partners for sharing that same mission. The matchups on this card will serve our audiences with nothing less than an exciting night as we all witness these young athletes work towards becoming tomorrow’s must-watch names in boxing. We appreciate Caribe Royale Resort’s hospitality and partnership and want to thank our distribution partner, DAZN for their dedication to bringing the action to global audiences at home.” The second event in the series continues the commitment from MVP co-founders Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian to highlight the world’s best up-and-coming boxing talent. All events within Most Valuable Prospects will take place on Friday nights in 2023 and will be hosted by the series’ official title sponsor, Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando. Be part of this electrifying night and witness some of the most promising talents in boxing at Most Valuable Prospects! Get your tickets now. For the very latest news and information from Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date on our socials, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, your free guide to Orlando. Planning your next vacation? Check out Top Villas, offering the best vacation homes, in the best resorts. Enquire or book online. Top Villas guarantee the very best rates on all luxury villas, condos & townhouses. Please Note: We are supported by our advertisers via digital ads, sponsored content, and affiliate links. Articles may be paid for, or contain affiliate links where we could earn money if you purchase products or services via a link our site

Start your engine for a unique opportunity to drive your own, street-legal vehicle onto Daytona International Speedway and take two laps on the most famous racetrack in the world. The NASCAR Foundation, a charity that works to improve the lives of children who need it most in the NASCAR communities through the Speediatrics Children's Fund and the Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award is once again putting on the popular License to Drive event with the Daytona International Speedway. This Tuesday, August 15, 2023, drive your personal vehicle for TWO escorted Laps around the Daytona International Speedway oval for a $50 donation. Laps will be escorted at 55MPH. All vehicles must be street legal and have a seat belt for every passenger. No motorcycles will be allowed. Laps will take place on a first-come, first-serve basis. Only 50 vehicles will be allowed at a time on the track. Each person in your vehicle will be required to sign a liability waiver prior to your laps. Event will take place rain or shine, with the exception of lightning in the area. Register here. For the very latest news and information from Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date on our socials, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, your free guide to Orlando. Planning your next vacation? Check out Top Villas, offering the best vacation homes, in the best resorts. Enquire or book online. Top Villas guarantee the very best rates on all luxury villas, condos & townhouses. Please Note: We are supported by our advertisers via digital ads, sponsored content, and affiliate links. Articles may be paid for, or contain affiliate links where we could earn money if you purchase products or services via a link our site

The Monsters are back and ready to party at LEGOLAND Florida! Brick-or-Treat is roaring back to life on select Saturdays & Sundays this spooky season at LEGOLAND Florida! Get ready to enjoy spellbinding surprises at LEGOLAND Florida Resort this Halloween, as monstrous family fun arrives at the theme park. Back bigger than ever, Brick-or-Treat presents Monster Party, will take place select Saturdays and Sundays, from September 16 to October 29. Families can look forward to experiencing all the thrills of the Resort’s signature Halloween party, featuring new ghoul-tastic shows, spirited LEGO décor and candy-coated fun, all included with general park admission and select Annual Passes. Highlights include a host of eerily awesome entertainment, including a newly designed fireworks show hosted by LEGO Lord Vampyre. He is casting a spell to make this Monster Party last forever with 3D LEGO brick-bursting fireworks, music, and lights that will leave everyone "Spellbound"! Families can bring their spirit to the ALL-NEW Zombie Pep Rally led by LEGO Zombie Cheerleader and her cheer crew. The V.I.M. (Very Important Monster) Dance Party is returning with a chance for all the little skeletons to show off their ghoulish grooves. The Jammin’ Jacks are back for another round of monstrous melodies and families can once again boogie to a groovy monster jam aboard The Disco Dragon coaster. Ready your souls for a monstrous tidal wave of candy! Enjoy Brick-or-Treat throughout the entire Park in completely transformed candy zones. Sail through Shipwreck Alley and plunder all the candy ye’ can hoist! Skip through Happy Harvest Trail, visit Graveyard of Ghouls and wander through Wicked Sweet Way, where atmosphere performers and creatures rise to the occasion and join the party! While snagging tons of candy, snap a photo with all the LEGO monsters, like LEGO Monster Rocker and LEGO Mummy, at themed meet and greets across the Park. Also, be on the lookout for the newest Monster Party guest: LEGO Square Foot. SCARY GOOD DEAL ALERT: Trick-or-treat yourself to limited-time savings just in time for the Monster Party. Sign up to unmask this scary good deal at LEGOLAND.com/Florida. 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

Enjoy everything you love about the Orlando Science Center – without the kids, with special programming that is designed just for adults. Live from Orlando, it’s Science Night Live! returning to Orlando Science Center on August 26, from 8 pm - 11.30 pm. It's social. It's science. It's 21+. And it's specially engineered for fun with special programming designed just for adults! Science Night Live at Orlando Science Center is especially for the big kids, featuring everything you love about the Science Center – without the kids! There’s no age limit on curiosity, and whether you're looking for a get-together of old friends or a fun date night out, Science Night Live is your chance to let out your inner child and experience the joy of science! Explore interactive exhibit halls, try hands-on experiments in Dr. Dare's Lab, and catch special guest speakers. Featuring a new theme each time, no two Science Night Live events are the same! This event has been known to sell out and tickets are available online only for just $19, so get yours before they're gone... HIGHLIGHTS Speakers: Each Science Night Live, guests have the chance to hear from some of the greatest minds around! From Boeing engineers who work on spacecrafts to professors talking about the species within your feces, these speakers are guaranteed to leave you with a new sense of knowledge each and every Science Night Live. Live Entertainment: Whether it's the interactive Science Live! Show, competitive Science Trivia, or looking to the stars on the terrace, our staff prepares unique and exciting programs for your to enjoy during Science Night Live. Workshops: Step into The Hive: A Makerspace and walk out with a new sense of creativity. Whether you're making friendship bracelets or recycled costumes – you and your friends will create lasting memories during Science Night Live Workshops. Then, make your way to Dr. Dare's Lab, strap on a pair of goggles and a lab coat and become the scientist in these self-led experiments. Delight in food and adult beverages available for purchase, and so much more! For the very latest news and information from Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date on our socials, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, your free guide to Orlando. 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

Since the Tampa Bay Buccaneers just unveiled their throwback creamsicle uniforms AND National Creamsicle Day is TODAY, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay have found a way to get in on the fun! It’s National Creamsicle Day on August 14 AND the Tampa Bay Buccaneers just unveiled their throwback creamsicle uniforms. To celebrate, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay guests who wear something creamsicle or orange colored to the park this Monday, August 14, 2023 can receive a FREE Creamsicle Cupcake at Coaster Coffee Company. Plus, guests can also indulge in other exclusive Creamsicle Day treats in select locations across the park! Cool off with a Creamsicle Float at Handcrafted Funnel Cakes or, for those 21+, sip on the 7th Sun Graffiti Orange Creamsicle Wheat Beer located at Giraffe Bar. Don't let these treats float away, only available on Monday, National Creamsicle Day! 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