AAA is reminding drivers not to drive home impaired on St. Patrick’s Day Weekend, and once again the AAA is is providing tow services for free throughout the weekend to help keep the roads free of impaired drivers. AAA will take the driver and their vehicle to a safe location within a 10-mile radius if the driver believes he or she is too impaired to drive. The service is available now to 6 am Sunday, March 19. The AAA Tow to Go program – for members and non-members is as a last defence to keep impaired drivers off the road during the holidays. The service will be in place to help drivers who may have had too much to drink and don’t have a ride home. The AAA stresses that it should only be used as a last resort, with the service only available to one person and their vehicle. AAA said it would dispatch a tow truck to those who call Tow To Go and take the driver and their vehicle to a safe location within a 10-mile radius. According to AAA, Tow to Go aims to remove impaired drivers from roads and get people home safely on nights when impaired driving may be more likely. AAA has offered Tow to Go during major holidays for 25 years. During that time, they removed more than 25,000 impaired drivers from the road. The number to call is (855) 2-TOW-2-GO or (855) 286-9246. Important Tow To Go Guidelines Appointments cannot be scheduled in advance to use Tow to Go. It is designed as a safety net for those that did not plan ahead. Always choose a designated driver before celebrating. The Tow to Go program operates here in Orlando and throughout Florida, and in addition offers service in Georgia (excluding Savannah), Iowa, Michigan, North Dakota, Nebraska, Tennessee, Wisconsin, Denver, Colorado, Charlotte, North Carolina, and Fort Wayne/South Bend, Indiana. 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.

NBA legend Shaq O'Neal revealed last year that he is opening one of his hugely popular Big Chicken restaurants in Orlando, and now we know the when and the where! While a specific date for the opening has not been announced yet, we do know that the restaurant will open in Fall 2023. The new Orlando restaurant will be located at the Market at Southside at 250 E. Michigan Street. It's great news that Shaq is opening his first Floirda outpost of Big Chicken here in Orlando, especially as he's a former resident of Orlando played for the Magic for many years! The Orlando restaurant will not be alone, as Big Chicken have signed a 45-unit franchising deal with Florida's DMD Ventures which will bring Big Chicken to several locations across the state including Tampa, Miami, West Palm Beach, and Fort Lauderdale. Founded in 2018 with the opening of a restaurant in California, Big Chicken fuses Shaquille O’Neal's home-cooked childhood favorites with today’s trending flavors. From crispy chicken sandwiches and tenders to Cheez-It crusted mac n’ cheese and hand-crafted ice cream shakes, each menu item tells a story all while offering guests an inside look into the life and personality of Shaquille O’Neal. Big Chicken offers a variety of sandwiches, salads, sliders, and tenders. The big and sloppy consists of a fried chicken slab, mac and cheese, crispy fried onions, and roasted garlic bbq aioli, while Shaq’s signature Sammy, the Shaq attack, features fried chicken with pepper jack cheese, jalapeño slaw, and spicy chipotle bbq sauce. A popular choice is the Nashville hot chicken sandwich called the Uncle Jerome, named for O’Neal’s bodyguard, or you can try the Charles Barkley, a fried chicken sandwich loaded with mac and cheese, crispy fried onions, and roasted garlic barbecue aioli. Customers can also order crispy chicken sandwiches and tenders, along with Cheez-It crusted mac n’ cheese and hand-crafted ice cream shakes. Sides include French fries, sweet potato fries, and mac and cheese modeled after the side made by Lucille O’Neal, Shaq’s mom. 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.

Tonight, Friday, March 17, enjoy a Free Movie In The Park at Lake Eola Park. One of the best free things you will enjoy here in Orlando is snuggling up in a blanket with your loved ones, and watching a movie under the stars. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs for the free, family-fun screening of Turning Red! Come down to the East Lawn at Lake Eola Park and enjoy the popular kids film Turning Red. Tonight's movie will take place from 8 pm to 10 pm. at Lake Eola Park, 512 E Washington Street in downtown Orlando. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets, chairs and snacks to the East Lawn of the park for the screening, which is free and open to the public. Disney and Pixar’s “Turning Red” introduces Mei Lee, a confident, dorky 13-year-old torn between staying her mother’s dutiful daughter and the chaos of adolescence. Her protective, if not slightly overbearing mother, Ming, is never far from her daughter—an unfortunate reality for the teenager. And as if changes to her interests, relationships and body weren’t enough, whenever she gets too excited (which is practically ALWAYS), she “poofs” into a giant red panda! For more information visit the Downtown Orlando events page. 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

Gideon's are treating everyone to a pretty big slice of St. Patrick's Day goodness with extra special offerings this weekend only! First up is the delicious Mega Mint St. Patrick's Day Cake! Three Layers of soft, delicate vanilla cake perfectly pairs with a Super Mint Green Buttercream! This cake tastes like a perfect Mint Ice Cream! By the slice only. ⁣⁣ Next up is Gideon's delicious Mint Cookies & Cream Cookie! Infused with mint and topped with some Andes Mint pieces, this Gideon's staple gets an extra blast of flavor! No, it's not green because Gideon's don't use food coloring, but you can close your eyes and pretend!! ⁣ Next up is an extra special treat for St. Patrick's Day, a Mint Chocolate Bite Bag! This is a delicious six-pack of Triple Chocolate Salted Andes Mint Bites with a sprinkling of green sugar crystals! ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ All these items will be available today, Saturday, and Sunday only. Limited 2 Per Person! While Supplies Last!⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ You can visit Gideon's in Disney Springs, Sunday to Thursday 10 am to 11pm, and Friday and Saturday 10 am to 11:30 pm. Or you can visit Gideon's at their original location at the East End Market, which is located at 3201 Corrine Dr, Orlando, the store here is open seven days per week, 10am to 7pm. Gideon's Bakehouse began in a home kitchen with one goal: to create an extraordinary Chocolate Chip Cookie. Fifteen years and thousands of tests later, the work was complete, Staying true to the original process, cutting no corners, putting every handmade detail into the 20 hours required to prepare a single almost half pound Cookie or a tall slice of Cake, Gideon's invite people from around the world to share in the sweet and the salty goodness that is hand baked into every Cookie or Cake. Gideon’s Bakehouse has two locations, the original bakery at East End Market, 3201 Corrine Dr, Orlando, and the bakeries newest location at Disney Springs. Things To know Before Visiting Gideon’s At Disney Springs! Gideon’s Bakehouse is a popular single-owner small business based in Orlando that has gained international attention when it opened it's location at Disney Springs. It can get pretty crazy at the Disney Springs store with people waiting for hours to get their hands on a prized Gideon's near half pound cookie! To help you get enjoy lots of yummy Gideon's goodness, the bakery have shared some helpful information based on an average day to set an expectation and help you plan. • The bakery opens at 10 am, but the line typically begins to form at 9 am, when the parking garage opens. • Once the bakery opens, when the line gets too long, they switch to a Virtual Queue. This allows you to go anywhere while waiting for a return text. On weekdays the Virtual Queue can start anytime from open to evening or not at all, depending on crowds. On weekends and holidays it can happen right at 10am. After receiving your text, you will check in at the end of the return line. It looks scary but is typically no more than a 15-minute wait. For international guests, we will give you a return time if you can’t receive texts. • Sign up for the queue must be done in person. When active, you will find Gideon's staff to the right of the front door under the protection of Gideon's Gargoyle. • Plan for wait times of around two hours. For busy days (Friday through Sunday, holidays, holiday seasons), the virtual queue averages five hours. The earlier you arrive, the shorter the wait and the better the selection since limited edition items will sell out. A general rule, if you know the parks are slammed, we’re slammed. • On average, between 6 pm and 8 pm every day the virtual queue is active, and the waiting list will hit capacity. When this happens the bakery closes the queue to handle everyone on the list and to ensure the bakery closes on time. 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.

Its time to enter the grid! As we predicted earlier this week, Walt Disney are to begin soft opening TRON Lightcycle Run at Magic Kingdom in advance of the attractions grand opening on April 4. Walt Disney World has today announced that TRON Lightcycle / Run will begin soft openings next week. Between March 20 and April 2, guests may have the opportunity to ride the latest attraction at Magic Kingdom. It is not know what days, or times the ride will operate during a soft opening, and guests should expect th the attraction to operate at irregular intervals. During the soft opening a Virtual Queue Boarding Pass or Individual Lightning Lane Acess will be required. 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.

Orlando International Airport is soaring into the record books as the airport has revealed that it has recorded its busiest day in history on March 11, 2023 with 95,287 departing travellers, a figure that is nearly five thousand more passengers than the previous mark set in 2019! Orlando International Airport (MCO) is rewriting its record book when it comes to passenger traffic. The Spring Break travel period began on March 4 and only a week later MCO recorded the busiest day in history on March 11 with 95,287 departing passengers. That’s nearly five thousand more than the previous mark set in 2019. The following day was the second busiest in airport history with nearly 93,000 passengers. It hasn’t been an isolated occurrence, four of the highest outgoing traffic totals in airport history have come during the early days of Spring Break 2023. In fact, since the start of the new year, Orlando International has logged eight of the 10 busiest days in airport history. “We expected and prepared for the historic levels of passenger traffic we are seeing this Spring Break season,” said Kevin Thibault, Greater Orlando Aviation Authority Chief Executive Officer. “Our success in attracting a record number of guests is a testament to the popularity of our world-class destination and the efforts of airport staff to deliver the highest level of customer service.” The Aviation Authority is estimating a total of 7,274,281 passengers will fly through the airport during the 46-day Spring Break travel period. Photo: Courtesy Of Orlando International Airport. 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.

Welcome to a busy weekend of events here in Orlando! This weekend is of course St Patrick's Day Weekend and we have a whole weekend of events and happenings to celebrate, and if you are looking to get lively this St. Patricks Day, then don your best green outfit, lace up your dancing shoes, grab a friend or two and check out our guide to all the crazy Irish happenings all weekend. It's not all St Paddy's Day, we also have the Orlando Boat Show happening at the Orange County Convention Center, a massive Lego Brick Convention at Osceola Heritage Park, and the Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival, plus much. much more. Whatever you decide to do this weekend, have an amazing time! Friday March 17 - Sunday March 19, 2023 Happy St. Patricks Day Weekend! Friday March 17 2023 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival Now - Sunday, July 5, 2023 The popular and fragrant, 2023 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival features fresh cuisine, colorful gardens, playful topiaries and vibrant entertainment. The popular Garden Rocks Concert Series is back in 2023, featuring favorite tunes at the America Gardens Theatre. And of course, fresh flavors will be on the menu at Outdoor Kitchens and other food and beverage locations throughout the park, among other delights. 2023 EPCOT Garden Rocks Concert Series Now - Sunday, July 5, 2023 Get ready to rock with the Garden Rocks Concert Series, part of the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. Concerts are included with park admission, and a valid park reservation. This Weekend's Concerts March 17 & 18 Mike DelGuidice March 19 & 20 Blue Oyster Cul Universal's 2023 Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval Now - Sunday April 16, 2023 Every spring, the fun and excitement of the Big Easy makes its way to Universal Orlando Resort for an authentic celebration that completely transforms Universal Studios Florida into a family-friendly version of the famed New Orleans street party. Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval runs through April 16, 2023. The parkwide celebrations will transform Universal Studios Florida into Florida’s biggest party, complete with the return of the parade, the beads, the tribute store, the food, and more. The 2023 SeaWorld Orlando Seven Seas Food Festival Now - Sunday, May 7, 2023 Oceans of flavor and fun are waiting at SeaWorld. From foodies to families, everyone will find tasty delights among more than 200 distinct offerings. Explore more than 50 fresh global cuisine choices to pair with over 75 refreshing wine and cocktail selections, including more than 75 craft brews. Add a taste of rock, country, Latin, or throwback sounds at our live music shows, and enjoy even more diverse entertainment and surprises at special times like Mardi Gras, St. Patrick’s Day, and Cinco de Mayo. With so many exquisite flavors to top off exhilarating coasters and extraordinary animal encounters, the Seven Seas Food Festival is a voyage to fill the belly! As part of the festival enjoy free big name concerts in the Bayside Stadium, check out this weekend's concerts: March 19: Hanson Festival and Concerts included with valid theme park admission Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Food & Wine Festival Friday, March 10, 2023 - Sunday, May 21, 2023 A world of taste awaits at the annual Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Food & Wine Festival with a delicious menu and drinks as dynamic and unique as the park's thrilling roller coaster collection. Guests can sip & savor their way through flavorful eats and mouthwatering treats before finding their new favorite brew or cocktail. Park guests can explore a variety of flavors while enjoying a diverse concert lineup, including acts for all tastes. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Food & Wine Festival is available with valid theme park admission. As part of the festival enjoy free big name concerts, check out this weekend's concert: March 18: SWV March 19: Dustin Lynch Spongebob The Musical Now - April 30, 2023 The hit Nickelodeon show Spongebob has become a big, splashy Broadway musical, and you can see it right here in Orlando, now through until April 30 at the Orlando Repertory Theatre on E Princeton Street, Orlando. Tickets available now. Dive into the undersea town of Bikini Bottom with SpongeBob and his quirky circle of friends and neighbors – Patrick, Sandy, Squidward, Mr. Krabs, and even Plankton – in this dynamic stage musical with songs from music’s most legendary artists. Chaos erupts when SpongeBob and all of Bikini Bottom face the total annihilation at the threat of Mt. Humongous. Just when all hope seems lost, a most unexpected hero rises up and takes center stage. The power of optimism really can save the world! Josephine at the Orlando Ren Theater Now - Sunday, March 19, 2023 With new scenes, an amazing live band, and a legendary performance, Josephine is coming home to Orlando. Local legend Tymisha Harris is bringing her critically-acclaimed Josephine musical to Orlando's Renaissance Theatre Company from March 9 through until 19, and tickets are on sale now. Josephine, performed by Tymisha Harris and created by Tymisha Harris, Michael Marinaccio and Tod Kimbro, is a one-woman biographical musical that combines cabaret, theatre and dance to tell the story of the iconic Josephine Baker, the first African-American international superstar and one of the most remarkable figures of the 20th Century. Sweet Charity at Osceola Arts Friday, March 10 - Sunday, March 26, 2023 Will Charity find love in the Big Apple? Find out as Osceola Arts presents Sweet Charity, a musical comedy about hopeless romantic Charity Valentine! Sweet Charity takes to the main stage from March 10 through until March 26, 2023 at 2411 E Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee. This Bob Fosse musical comedy tells the story of Charity Valentine. She is a hopeless romantic dance hall hostess who hasn’t been lucky in love since moving to the Big Apple. Enter Oscar, a mild-mannered accountant, who just might be the ONE! Shout The Mod Musical Friday, March 17 - Sunday April 22, 2023 With its irresistible blend of hip-swiveling hits, eye-popping fashions and outrageous dance moves, SHOUT! The Mod Musical is getting ready to take Central Florida audiences back to the music, style and freedom of the 1960s. The Winter Park Playhouse will resemble the glorious 1960's London and the liberating days that made England swing! This hit Off-Broadway musical features an irresistible score of popular music of the decade from favorite artists like Dusty Springfield, Cilla Black, Lulu, Petula Clark, and more! To purchase tickets for SHOUT! The Mod Musical at The Winter Park Playhouse call the box office at 407-645-0145 or visit online now. Shen Yun 2023 Thursday, March 16 - Sunday, March 19, 2023 Shen Yun at Dr Phillips Center takes you on an extraordinary journey through 5,000 years of divinely inspired culture. Exquisite beauty from the heavens, profound wisdom from dynasties past, timeless legends and ethnic traditions all spring to life through classical Chinese dance, enchanting live orchestral music, authentic costumes, and patented interactive backdrops. Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival Friday, March 17 to Sunday, March 19, 2023 The Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival is one of the oldest, largest and most prestigious outdoor art festivals in the country and it's back for it's 64th year. The free to browse show features hundreds of national artists displaying paintings, sculpture, glasswork, jewelry, woodworking and much more. The Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival is one of the nation’s oldest, largest and most prestigious outdoor art festivals attracting up to 250,000 visitors each year. The Orlando Boat Show Friday, March 17 to Sunday, March 19, 2023 Central Florida's premier boat show, The Orlando Boat Show is returning to the Orange County Convention Center, the show will feature 21 Of Central Florida's best boat dealers representing over 80 manufacturers, dealers attending the show includes Ultimate Marine, BMC Boats, Boaters Exchange, Boat Max, Regal & Natique, Tommy's Florida and many more, with over 400 boats on show! 8th Annual Orlando Whiskey Festival Friday, March 17, 2023 The 8th Annual Orlando Whiskey Festival returns to The Orlando Science Center for an evening of whiskey galore, featuring fine single malt, blended scotch and American whiskeys including bourbon and rye, and favored whiskeys, plus there will even be beer and wine! Once Upon A Spring Celebration Now - Sunday, May 14, 2023 Spring is in bloom, and the Easter Bunny, and of course the return of the much loved Once Upon a Spring celebration at the luxurious Gaylord Palms here in Orlando. This year's event features plenty of oversized pastel eggs, beautiful springtime flowers, activities in the new Adventure Kids’ Clubhouse, an Easter Day Buffet, a pirate escape room, themed scavenger hunt and everyone’s favorite holiday hares, Mr. and Mrs. Easter Bunny! Morse Museum – Spring Friday Nights Friday, March 17, 2023 Enjoy various musicians and musical groups while exploring the Charles Hosmer Museum of American Art. Admission for all visitors is free from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Fridays. This Friday enjoy Beautiful Music Woodwind Ensemble, featuring cello, clarinet, flugelhorn, flute, and oboe. Art After Dark in Lake Nona Friday, March 17, 2023 Every Friday night, Art After Dark takes over Lake Nona Town Center from 6 pm. Perfectly nestled between Chroma Modern Bar + Kitchen and Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine of Lake Nona, Art After Dark is a perfect evening out for the whole family. 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. Mighty St. Patrick's Festival at Raglan Road, Disney Springs Thursday, March 16 - Sunday, March 19, 2023 At Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant in Disney Springs, guests can celebrate the Mighty St. Patrick’s Festival, the most authentic Irish festival in America. This year's festival is happening from Thursday, March 16 until Sunday, March 19. Raglan Road will be flying in some of the top bands from Ireland including Elevation, Clare Sands, Strings & Things, and many, many more. Plus, of course, the fan-favorite Raglan Road Irish Dancers will also be performing throughout the festival and are ready to teach you a few dance steps! And the fun doesn’t stop there! There will also be a face painter, giveaways, merchandise and more. Reservations are encouraged for guests who plan to celebrate at Raglan Road one March 16, 18, and 19, while on St Paddy's Day, March 17, guests are seated on a first-come, first-served basis, with a $20 cover charge. Crooked Can Celtic Festival at Crooked Can Brewing Company Friday, March 17 - Sunday, March 19, 2023 Join the Crooked Can Brewing Company in Winter Garden for three days of Live Celtic Music, Irish Dancers, Local Vendors, Delicious Eats and so much more... This FREE for all ages Festival will kick off St. Patrick’s Day, Friday, March 17, 2023 and end on March 19, 2023. St Patrick's Day Breakfast at Game Room & Social March 17, 2023 Kick off your St. Patrick's Day in style! Head now to Game Room & Social Club for pre-sale tickets that include breakfast and one beer or mimosa. Tickets are $20, and include the following: Irish Breakfast Scrambled eggs, corn beef hash, potatoes, and Guinness glazed sausages. 1 Beer or Mimosa All-day wristband for access to all venues, and live music. (9am - 2 am) You'll find Game Room Social Club at 55 N Orange Ave, Orlando, 32801. House of Blues Shamrock Party Friday, March 17, 2023 Celebrate St Patrick's Day with House of Blues Orlando at the restaurant for a Shamrock Party! They open at 11am with delicious food & drink specials. PLUS enjoy live music in the courtyard all day long! Celeb Karaoke With Joey Fatone & Ryan Cabrera Friday, March 17, 2023 Join pop sensations Joey Fatone & Ryan Cabrera for a St Patrick's Day of good ol' fashion sing-a-long Karaoke at Guilt Orlando. This will not be your average karaoke experience, you'll have the chance to jam out with Joey & Ryan up on stage, as well as performing with a full live band who’s got your back in making you feel like a true pop star. It’ll be an evening of belting out and dancing to your favorite tunes, with your favorite people at a full blown St. Patrick’s Day party, sing-a-long Karaoke and celebrity pop stars, Joey Fatone & Ryan Cabrera. General admission is $65, with VIP options available too. Get tickets now. Orlando St. Patrick's Day Pub Crawl Friday, March 17, 2023 Orlando Pub Crawl presents their big green St Patrick's Day Pub Crawl! Pub Crawl Venue's Stagger Inn, Eden Lounge, The Woods, Elixir, Neon Beach, 64 North, Chillers. High Tide, Cahoots and Wall St Plaza Street Party. Admission to all participating venues is included with ticket price, plus 4 Complimentary Coors Lights, Tito’s Vodka cocktails, or Crown Apple shots. $3 Coors Light, $5 Tito’s vodka cocktails, and $5 Crown Apple shots. Tickets start at $25. St. Patrick's Day Street Party at Promenade at Sunset Walk Friday, March 17, 2023 Join in the St Patrick's Day fun at the Outdoor Street Party Celebration at The Promenade at Sunset Walk in Kissimmee. Nonstop music beginning at 2 PM with DJ K1X, DJ Scotty B., and Def Lepprechaun live! Highlights include, street performers, lucky leprechauns, food and green beverage specials, and more! FREE admission and parking, rain or shine. St Patricks Day at ICON Park Friday, March 17, 2023 ICON Park is hosting a St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl from 2 to 6 p.m. on Friday, March 17. Guests will receive a complimentary lanyard and pass with all the participating venues and their drink specials. At each location guests purchase a drink from, their pass will be stamped. After receiving stamps from all the participating venues, the pass can be turned in for a free ride on The Wheel. Participating venues include a variety on fan favorites including Tapa Toro, Tin Roof, Brother Jimmy’s, Sloppy Joe’s, Max Action Arena and more. Plus, The Wheel’s 64,000 LED lights will be lit up in a festive green, making it the perfect backdrop for your St Paddy's Day photos! ShamRock The Block Street Party in Thornton Park Friday, March 17, 2023 Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at the Second Annual ShamRock the Block Street Party! Join The 808, Cavo's Bar & Kitchen and Burton's Thornton Park for Orlando's best St. Patrick's Day Block Party! Street Games including Beer Pong, Flip Cup and Cornhole with great prizes. Complimentary Drink included with ticket - Tito’s, Tullamore Dew, Guinness, Miller Lite. Exclusive Drink Specials and Amazing Local Food. Pat O’Brien’s St. Patty’s Day Celebration Friday, March 17 - 18 2023 Enjoy exclusive food and drink options, as well as incredible live entertainment, such as a DJ, band, stilt walkers, and a dueling piano set at Pat O'Brien's in Universal's CityWalk. While admission is complimentary, reservations are encouraged and can be made here or by calling 407-224-3663. Milk District St. Paddy's Day Bar + Bites Crawl Friday, March 17, 2023 It's time to get Lucky in the streets as you search for the end of the rainbow. Get your greenest attire and it is time to celebrate without the craziness of Downtown. Join The Milk District's Bar + Bites Crawl, when the District turns green and we find those leprechauns together. Grab your luckiest friends for the line up that will keep you looking for that four leaf clover all weekend long! INCLUDED: Event Wristband and Exclusive Drink Specials Oviedo's St Patrick's Day Festival Friday, March 17, 2023 Taking place at the Oviedo Amphitheatre & Cultural Center, Oviedo's St Patrick's Day Festival is a family friendly celebration of all things Irish. Featuring live Irish entertainment by Fiddler & Crossroads, Paddy O Furniture, Bangers & Mash, The Byrne Brothers, fresh Guinness, Smithwicks and Harp on draft, food trucks featuring unique Irish cuisine, and more! Finnegan's Irish Step Dancers will be performing, with stilt-walker balloon artists, and face painting for the kids. This is a free festival to attend, but beer punch cards must be purchased for Guinness, Smithwicks, and Harp beer on tap. For ages 21 and over only. St. Patrick's Day Block Party at Hamlin Friday, March 17, 2023 Round up your clan, don your green attire, and head to Hamlin Green Space, for a family-friendly day of live music, Irish dancers, bagpipers, food trucks, Irish beverages, and shenanigans! FREE Admission and Entertainment St. Patrick's Day Hangout at Windermere Brewing Company Friday, March 17, 2023 A fun, casual day of live music, good beer, and good times. Live Music from Layla Brisbois and the Wendy Tercier duo. St. Patrick's Day Celebration at Publix GreenWise Market Lakeland Friday, March 17, 2023 Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with live music, drink specials, and Irish inspired cheese boards. Plus, the hot bar will be $1 off per pound and include bangers & mash, corned beef, and cabbage for one day only. The’ll also have a shamrock hunt if you want to try your luck. If you find a hidden shamrock in the aisles, bring it to an associate and you’ll win a gift card! No tickets are needed for this event. So simply show up, have fun, at The Shoppes at Lake Miriam Crossing St Patrick's Day Party at Howl At The Moon Friday, March 17, 2023 Let the luck of the Irish shine down on you at Howl at the Moon this St. Paddy’s day. We know this holiday is not only about green beer and shamrocks – it is about having a celebration. Saturday March 18 5th Annual Sanford St Paddy's Day Truck Pull & Street Festival Saturday, March 18, 2023 The 5th Annual Sanford St Paddy's Day Truck Pull & Street Festival hosted by Historic Downtown Sanford takes place in the ‘Famous L' between Celery City Craft and West End Trading Co. Get together with your tribe and form teams of 10 and pull a fire truck for some major bragging rights, and a fun day out! Participants include the Sanford Fire Department, Sanford Police Department and many locally-owned businesses. All proceeds will benefit Special Needs Advocacy Program, Inc. Live music on multiple stages, lots of craft beer, food trucks, craft vendors and lots of Sanford Fun! (Photo Historic Downtown Sanford) St Patrick's Day Party at Boxi Park Orlando March 18, 2023 Get green at Boxi Park in Lake Nona with food specials, authentic dancers and the Mt. Dora Marching Band. $5 Cover after 5pm. St Cloud St. Patrick's Day Light Parade and Street Party March 18, 2023 Let's LIGHT UP the town GREEN for St. Patrick's Day! Paint the Cloud Green - LIGHT UP Parade and Downtown Celebration. After the parade the City of St Cloud is going to Paint downtown Green with live musical entertainment, dance performances, Irish Step Dancing, festive activities, food trucks and more! Parade starts at Lakeshore Boulevard, comes south on Pennsylvania to 11th, over to Massachusetts and ends back at Lakeshore. Mount Dora Spring Festival of Arts and Crafts Saturday, March 18 to Sunday, March 19, 2023 Downtown Mount Dora's streets will come alive on Saturday March 18, and Sunday March 19 with an eclectic display of Fine and Fun Arts and Crafts by more than 250 exhibitors. Mount Dora Spring Festival of Arts and Crafts is a fun, FREE, two-day, open-air event, with historic Mount Dora as a backdrop. This event ranked in the TOP 25 BEST in America. Saturday Nite Classic Car Show/Cruise Saturday, March 18, 2023 Old Town celebrates the 33rd Anniversary of the Saturday Nite Classic Car Show/Cruise on Saturday, March 18. The anniversary show will feature show-quality 1985 and older hot rods, street rods, and antiques. The all-day celebrations begins at 11 am and includes live entertainment, giveaways, and more, until 11 pm. Live Music will feature ,The Dukes from 1 pm – 5 pm, and Johnny Wild and The Delights from 7 pm – 11 pm. The Orlando Brick Convention Saturday, March 18 to Sunday, March 19, 2023 Professional LEGO artists from across the country will be taking part in The Orlando Brick Convention showcasing their amazing LEGO creations and meeting fans, with guests having the opportunity to participate in a meet-and-greet with LEGO celebrities, including the cast from the hit LEGO Masters TV show. Attendees will also be able to let their creativity flow in the Construction Zone where they can build their own LEGO set as well as take photos with life-sized LEGO models. Hot Rods for Heroes Car, Truck & Bike Show Saturday, March 18, 2023 The 5th annual Hot Rods for Heroes Car, Truck & Bike Show returns on Saturday March 18, 2023 from 9 am to 2 pm in the northwest parking lot of The Oviedo Mall in Oviedo. This is a fun-filled, family afternoon organized by the Honor Flight Central Florida with over 200 classic and modern show cars, trucks and motorcycles on display. Corey Smith Saturday, March 18, 2023 Corey Smith performing live at The House Of Blues Orlando, Get tickets now. Orlando Area Farmers Markets Saturday, March 18, 2023 Winter Garden Farmers Market The Winter Garden Farmers Market is your hometown market open every Saturday from 8:00 am - 1:00 pm. in beautiful Historic Winter Garden. Winter Park Farmers Market 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 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Central Park. Lake Mary Farmers Market The Lake Mary Farmers Market features local vendors of produce, plants, baked goods, and arts and crafts. The market is open every Saturday, from 9am-1:30pm at Lake Mary City Hall. City of Longwood Farmer's Market Visit every Saturday at the City of Longwood Farmers Market at Reiter Park from 9 am to 2 pm, with locally sourced seafood and produce to handmade crafts and more. Lake Nona Farmers Market 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 March 19 Orlando Area Farmers Markets Sunday, March 19, 2023 Orlando Farmers Market at Lake Eola Park 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 a.m. to 4 p.m. Celebration Farmers Market 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 a.m. to 2 p.m East Orlando Farmer's Market 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 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 a.m. to 2 p.m. Downtown Mount Dora Village Market Mount Dora’s open-air Mount Dora Village Market in Sunset Park is open Sundays from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm offering fresh products from over 50 market vendors. 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.

St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner, and now is the perfect time to start making plans for where to celebrate St Paddy's Day here in Orlando, and enjoy the mother of all Irish celebrations. Yes, its that time of the year again to find the best party, wear as much green clothing as you can, drink a pint or two of Guinness and eat corned beef and cabbage! Whether your Irish or not, St Patrick's Day is a great excuse to enjoy a party in Orlando. Orlando St Patrick's Day Parties and Events 2023 Mighty St. Patrick's Festival at Raglan Road, Disney Springs March 16 - 19, 2023 At Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant in Disney Springs, guests can celebrate the Mighty St. Patrick’s Festival, the most authentic Irish festival in America. This year's festival is happening from Thursday, March 16 until Sunday, March 19. Raglan Road will be flying in some of the top bands from Ireland including Elevation, Clare Sands, Strings & Things, and many, many more. Plus, of course, the fan-favorite Raglan Road Irish Dancers will also be performing throughout the festival and are ready to teach you a few dance steps! And the fun doesn’t stop there! There will also be a face painter, giveaways, merchandise and more. Reservations are encouraged for guests who plan to celebrate at Raglan Road one March 16, 18, and 19, while on St Paddy's Day, March 17, guests are seated on a first-come, first-served basis, with a $20 cover charge. For more info check out the Raglan Road website. Crooked Can Celtic Festival at Crooked Can Brewing Company March 17 - 19, 2023 Join the Crooked Can Brewing Company in Winter Garden for three days of Live Celtic Music, Irish Dancers, Local Vendors, Delicious Eats and so much more... This FREE for all ages Festival will kick off St. Patrick’s Day, Friday, March 17, 2023 and end on March 19, 2023. St Patrick's Day Breakfast at Game Room & Social March 17, 2023 Kick off your St. Patrick's Day in style! Head now to Game Room & Social Club for pre-sale tickets that include breakfast and one beer or mimosa. Tickets are $20, and include the following: Irish Breakfast Scrambled eggs, corn beef hash, potatoes, and Guinness glazed sausages. 1 Beer or Mimosa All-day wristband for access to all venues, and live music. (9am - 2 am) Drink Specials: $5 Green Tea $5 Bud Light Bottles $4 Bud Light Drafts $3 Proper Twelve Irish Happy Hour (12pm-4pm): $5 Irish Car Bomb $3 Green Teas You'll find Game Room Social Club at 55 N Orange Ave, Orlando, 32801. House of Blues Shamrock Party March 17, 2023 Celebrate St Patrick's Day with House of Blues Orlando at the restaurant for a Shamrock Party! They open at 11am with delicious food & drink specials. PLUS enjoy live music in the courtyard all day long! St. Patrick's Day Celebration at SeaWorld Orlando 16 - 19 March, 2023 Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at SeaWorld Orlando, included with Park Admission. STREETS OF GREEN Make your way to the Irish Market Plaza at select times to see lively entertainers, amazing stilt walkers, and more. TIMELESS TUNES Lose yourself in Irish melodies as traditional musicians bring their beautiful sounds to Orlando throughout the day. TASTES OF IRELAND Take your Seven Seas Food Festival voyage to the Emerald Isle for classic recipes like corned beef hash and toast the day with a Guinness Irish Stout. Celeb Karaoke With Joey Fatone & Ryan Cabrera St. Patrick's Day Party at Guilt Orlando March 17, 2023 Join pop sensations Joey Fatone & Ryan Cabrera for a St Patrick's Day of good ol' fashion sing-a-long Karaoke. This will not be your average karaoke experience, you'll have the chance to jam out with Joey & Ryan up on stage, as well as performing with a full live band who’s got your back in making you feel like a true pop star. It’ll be an evening of belting out and dancing to your favorite tunes, with your favorite people at a full blown St. Patrick’s Day party, sing-a-long Karaoke and celebrity pop stars, Joey Fatone & Ryan Cabrera. General admission is $65, with VIP options available too. Get tickets now. Orlando St. Patrick's Day Pub Crawl March 17, 2023 Orlando Pub Crawl presents their big green St Patrick's Day Pub Crawl! Pub Crawl Venue's Stagger Inn, Eden Lounge, The Woods, Elixir, Neon Beach, 64 North, Chillers. High Tide, Cahoots and Wall St Plaza Street Party. Admission to all participating venues is included with ticket price, plus 4 Complimentary Coors Lights, Tito’s Vodka cocktails, or Crown Apple shots. $3 Coors Light, $5 Tito’s vodka cocktails, and $5 Crown Apple shots. Tickets start at $25. St. Patrick's Day Street Party Celebration at Promenade at Sunset Walk March 17, 2023 Join in the St Patrick's Day fun at the Outdoor Street Party Celebration at The Promenade at Sunset Walk in Kissimmee. Nonstop music beginning at 2 PM with DJ K1X, DJ Scotty B., and Def Lepprechaun live! Highlights include, street performers, lucky leprechauns, food and green beverage specials, and more! FREE admission and parking, rain or shine. St Patricks Day at ICON Park March 17, 2023 ICON Park is hosting a St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl from 2 to 6 p.m. on Friday, March 17. Guests will receive a complimentary lanyard and pass with all the participating venues and their drink specials. At each location guests purchase a drink from, their pass will be stamped. After receiving stamps from all the participating venues, the pass can be turned in for a free ride on The Wheel. Participating venues include a variety on fan favorites including Tapa Toro, Tin Roof, Brother Jimmy’s, Sloppy Joe’s, Max Action Arena and more. Plus, The Wheel’s 64,000 LED lights will be lit up in a festive green, making it the perfect backdrop for your St Paddy's Day photos! ShamRock The Block Street Party in Thornton Park March 17, 2023 Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at the Second Annual ShamRock the Block Street Party! Join The 808, Cavo's Bar & Kitchen and Burton's Thornton Park for Orlando's best St. Patrick's Day Block Party! Street Games including Beer Pong, Flip Cup and Cornhole with great prizes. Complimentary Drink included with ticket - Tito’s, Tullamore Dew, Guinness, Miller Lite. Exclusive Drink Specials and Amazing Local Food. Pat O’Brien’s St. Patty’s Day Celebration March 17 - 18 2023 Enjoy exclusive food and drink options, as well as incredible live entertainment, such as a DJ, band, stilt walkers, and a dueling piano set at Pat O'Brien's in Universal's CityWalk. While admission is complimentary, reservations are encouraged and can be made here or by calling 407-224-3663. Milk District St. Paddy's Day Bar + Bites Crawl March 17, 2023 It's time to get Lucky in the streets as you search for the end of the rainbow. Get your greenest attire and it is time to celebrate without the craziness of Downtown. Join The Milk District's Bar + Bites Crawl, when the District turns green and we find those leprechauns together. Grab your luckiest friends for the line up that will keep you looking for that four leaf clover all weekend long! INCLUDED: Event Wristband and Exclusive Drink Specials Oviedo's St Patrick's Day Festival March 17 - 19, 2023 Taking place at the Oviedo Amphitheatre & Cultural Center, Oviedo's St Patrick's Day Festival is a family friendly celebration of all things Irish. Featuring live Irish entertainment by Fiddler & Crossroads, Paddy O Furniture, Bangers & Mash, The Byrne Brothers, fresh Guinness, Smithwicks and Harp on draft, food trucks featuring unique Irish cuisine, and more! Finnegan's Irish Step Dancers will be performing, with stilt-walker balloon artists, and face painting for the kids. This is a free festival to attend, but beer punch cards must be purchased for Guinness, Smithwicks, and Harp beer on tap. For ages 21 and over only. St. Patrick's Day Block Party at Hamlin March 17, 2023 Round up your clan, don your green attire, and head to Hamlin Green Space, for a family-friendly day of live music, Irish dancers, bagpipers, food trucks, Irish beverages, and shenanigans! FREE Admission and Entertainment St. Patrick's Day Hangout at Windermere Brewing Company March 17, 2023 A fun, casual day of live music, good beer, and good times. Live Music from Layla Brisbois and the Wendy Tercier duo. St. Patrick's Day Celebration at Publix GreenWise Market Lakeland March 17, 2023 Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with live music, drink specials, and Irish inspired cheese boards. Plus, the hot bar will be $1 off per pound and include bangers & mash, corned beef, and cabbage for one day only. The’ll also have a shamrock hunt if you want to try your luck. If you find a hidden shamrock in the aisles, bring it to an associate and you’ll win a gift card! No tickets are needed for this event. So simply show up, have fun, at The Shoppes at Lake Miriam Crossing St Patrick's Day Party at Howl At The Moon March 17, 2023 Let the luck of the Irish shine down on you at Howl at the Moon this St. Paddy’s day. We know this holiday is not only about green beer and shamrocks – it is about having a celebration. 5th Annual Sanford St Paddy's Day Truck Pull & Street Festival March 18, 2023 The 5th Annual Sanford St Paddy's Day Truck Pull & Street Festival hosted by Historic Downtown Sanford takes place in the ‘Famous L' between Celery City Craft and West End Trading Co. Get together with your tribe and form teams of 10 and pull a fire truck for some major bragging rights, and a fun day out! Participants include the Sanford Fire Department, Sanford Police Department and many locally-owned businesses. All proceeds will benefit Special Needs Advocacy Program, Inc. Live music on multiple stages, lots of craft beer, food trucks, craft vendors and lots of Sanford Fun! (Photo Historic Downtown Sanford) St Patrick's Day Party at Boxi Park Orlando March 18, 2023 Get green at Boxi Park in Lake Nona with food specials, authentic dancers and the Mt. Dora Marching Band. $5 Cover after 5pm. St Cloud St. Patrick's Day Light Parade and Street Party March 18, 2023 Let's LIGHT UP the town GREEN for St. Patrick's Day! Paint the Cloud Green - LIGHT UP Parade and Downtown Celebration. After the parade the City of St Cloud is going to Paint downtown Green with live musical entertainment, dance performances, Irish Step Dancing, festive activities, food trucks and more! Parade starts at Lakeshore Boulevard, comes south on Pennsylvania to 11th, over to Massachusetts and ends back at Lakeshore.

Tomorrow morning, bright and early, head to downtown's Game Room & Social Club, and kick off your St. Patrick's Day in style! Wear as much green as you can find and get ready to party, starting at 9 am, join Game Room & Social Club for an Irish style breakfast paired with some green mimosas. Head now to Game Room & Social Club for pre-sale tickets that include breakfast and one beer or mimosa. Tickets are $20, and include the following: Irish Breakfast Scrambled eggs, corn beef hash, potatoes, and Guinness glazed sausages. 1 Beer or Mimosa All-day wristband for access to all venues, and live music. (9am - 2 am) Drink Specials: $5 Green Tea $5 Bud Light Bottles $4 Bud Light Drafts $3 Proper Twelve Irish Happy Hour (12pm-4pm): $5 Irish Car Bomb $3 Green Teas You'll find Game Room Social Club at 55 N Orange Ave, Orlando, 32801. 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.

The Winter Park Playhouse has announced the winning selections for the 6th Annual Florida Festival of New Musicals. This popular festival, which showcases new musical theatre works, will take place June 22-25, 2023 at The Winter Park Playhouse. The Winter Park Playhouse created and launched The Florida Festival Festival of New Musicals in 2017. The purpose of the annual international festival is to advance and elevate the original American art form of musical theatre by fostering the development of new musicals and the artistic growth of writers and composers. The Florida Festival of New Musicals is a 4-day event that showcases six brand-new, never-before-produced musical works and brings together writers and composers with patrons, artists, press, producers and directors. The first act or one-hour version of each selected musical will be fully read and sung concert-style, without staging, by varying casts of professional actors and musicians. Audiences will have the unique and exciting opportunity to see musicals in the early stages of development and offer valuable feedback to the writers in post-reading talkbacks. General admission tickets are $10 per performance, and a Festival Fun Pass is only $50 for all 6 shows. Tickets are on sale now, for more information and to purchase festival tickets, call the box office at 407-645-0145 or click here. The six new musicals selected for the 2023 Florida Festival of New Musicals are: Bats On The Moon Book and Lyrics: Kenny D'Aquila (Vero Beach, FL) Music: Joel Spineti (Old Lyme, CT) When the editor of the Sun, a fledging NYC newspaper, proclaims that a renowned astronomer has found proof of life on the moon, chaos ensues. Is it fact or fiction? Based on true events, Bats on the Moon is a fun and fanciful story about life in the early days of journalism - its twists and turns, drama, ambition and intrigue. How will this discovery impact the public and change life here and now? Gabriel, Blow Your Horn Book and Lyrics: Bryan Leys (New York, NY) Music: James Campodonico (Bloomfield, NJ) A light-hearted fable of good, evil, and shades in between. It's Judgment Day and the Angel Gabriel is assigned to demolish the planet Earth at midnight. But his old girlfriend, Lilith, who is now working for the other team, is doing everything in her infernal power to stop him! Young Dr. Jekyll Book: Philip David Stern (Burlington, VT) & Lisa Hopkins (Burlington, VT) Additional Book: Tim Wells (Burbank CA) Concept, Music and Lyrics: Philip David Stern (Burlington, VT) The infamous Dr. Jekyll never died. After he was committed to an asylum, his two young sons, Harry and Arthur, were left to fend for themselves in London. The young Dr. Harry Jekyll is on the verge of a mind blowing discovery - an "intelligence" elixir. He is confident this will earn him the notoriety of his heroes Newton and Copernicus and erase the stigma of his last name. The story gets tangled up with a besotted roommate, a meddling landlord, a Smart Tart that contains the potion, and a triple threat French songstress. Science or Will Power, if you really believe something, can it come true? A Beautiful Place Book: Linda DeArmond Grady (Prescott, AZ) & Michael Grady (Prescott, AZ) Music: Craig Bohmler (Phoenix, AZ) Lyrics: Steven Mark Kohn (Chagrin Falls, OH) A story inspired by the life of Friedl Dicker-Brandeis who taught art to the children of the Terezin ghetto during World War ll. In 1942, Friedl and her husband Pavel were a part of the thousands of Czech Jews deported to Terezin. A critically acclaimed Bauhaus-trained artist, Friedl packed her one suitcase she was allowed, with paints, paper and books on art. With patience and scarce resources, she taught the children to use their imaginations, rediscover beauty and transform the world in which they now found themselves living. The Couple Company, The Musical Book, Music and Lyrics: Jeff Patrick Johnson (Boston, MA) It's Hollywood, 1976. UCLA film school grads Sonny Wells and Chanelle Williams videotape bar mitzvahs while trying to get their screenplay produced. When Sonny's mother passes, he finds himself the new owner of her lonely-hearts matchmaking agency in Boston. His inheritance comes with a stipulation: in order to sell it, he and Chanelle must stall their film-making careers and operate the wacky singles service for one year. What have they got to lose? Plenty; they're about to learn that some dreams come true... at a price. The Useful Citizen Book, music and lyrics: Katya Stanislavskaya (New Paltz, NY / Odessa, Ukraine) An intriguing examination of America's relationship with poverty vis-à-vis morality. Set in post-Civil War New York State, this musical loosely follows historical figure Josephine "Effie" Lowell. A privileged Civil War widow, Effie dedicates her life to being a "useful" citizen and becomes a renowned charity reformer. As she claws her way up in a world ruled by men, she learns that some of her reforms actually hurt the people they were intended to help. 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.

Cowboy Chicken, known for its wood-fired rotisserie chicken and side dishes, is now open for hungry diners in the heart of the Kissimmee tourism district. The new location, the first of four planned for the greater Orlando area, is located at 3290 Margaritaville Blvd. at Promenade at Sunset Walk with indoor and covered patio seating. Cowboy Chicken’s menu features bold, simple food including all-natural chicken cooked over an open flame and a variety of homestyle sides. Since 1981, Cowboy Chicken has excelled in serving fresh ingredients while treating guests like family and employees like partners. The welcoming, authentic experience, with food as honest as a handshake, keeps guests coming back for more. Cowboy Chicken fire roasts all their rotisserie chicken over locally sourced wood. Unlike restaurants that fire their rotisserie with gas, Cowboy Chicken believes that no other cooking method compares to real wood, patience, and a passion for time-tested recipes. “The only thing you will find here is all-natural chicken that is fresh, never frozen, and slow-roasted over real wood. Every Cowboy Chicken is covered in our secret dry rub before it is fire roasted. Our dry rub gives our chicken that familiar flavor you enjoy and helps form that dark golden crispy skin you crave,” noted Operating Partner Phil Yohannes. Menu Highlights Cowboy Plates - half chicken, three-piece, and chicken and brisket options Salads and Bowls – including the Monterey salad and Keto green bowl Sandwiches – Buffalo, BBQ, Laredo, and pulled brisket options, plus one side Chicken Tenders – crispy tenders for adults and kids Wild West Sides – Twice baked potaters, ranchero beans, fried okra, and more Desserts - including Jeanette’s homemade peach cobbler, banana puddin’, and more Daily Lunch Special (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.) Quarter dark or white chicken with one side and a fountain drink for $9.50 Cowboy Chicken is open Sunday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Catering and delivery services are available. For email perks including coupons, discounts, grand opening news, and much more, join the Campfire Club. For more information, visit www.cowboychicken.com. About Cowboy Chicken Founded in Dallas in 1981, Cowboy Chicken is a fast casual restaurant chain specializing in real wood-fired rotisserie chicken. The brand has been included in Fast Casual’s Top 100 Movers & Shakers list every year since 2011 and in 2017 won the Emerging Chain of the Year award from Restaurant Business and was named one of the Top 25 Most Loved Brands by Foodable. Forbes magazine also chose Cowboy Chicken as one “Hot Restaurant Chain to Buy into Now,” and in 2020, QSR ranked Cowboy Chicken #14 in its 40 Under 40 list of the 40 most exciting fast casual concepts with fewer than 40 units. Cowboy Chicken is currently seeking qualified franchisees to help build the brand in select markets across the U.S. The franchise partner and operator, Florida Fine Foods, is owned by restaurant industry veterans and Central Florida residents Jenny and Paul Bellanca. The duo enjoyed the flavorful rotisserie chicken so much when they dined at Cowboy Chicken in McDonough, Ga., they knew they needed to bring the brand to their home state. 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.

Set sail for Central Florida's premier boat show, taking place this weekend in Orlando. The Marine Industry Association of Central Florida (MIACF) presents the Orlando Boat Show for a three-day event March 17 -1 9, 2023 at the Orange County Convention Center, West Hall C & D. The highly anticipated show features 21 of Central Florida's top boat dealers representing more than 80 manufacturers with approximately 400 boats on display. The Orlando Boat show features a wide variety of new 2023 model boats including bowriders, center consoles, deck boats, flats boats, freshwater fishing boats, jet boats, pontoons, and surf boats to fit any lifestyle and budget. Extra incentives are available only during the show from dealers and manufacturers such as extended warranties, service packages, waived dockage, enhanced electronics, and accessory packages. Boating is extremely popular in Central Florida with 2.4 million Central Floridians who enjoy boating each year, and with 198,594 registered boats in Central Florida, you can see why the Orlando Boat Show is a very popular event! Ticket prices are $10 per person and are available for purchase online or at the gate. Kids under the age of 12 are free! Please note Orange County Convention Center parking is $20. Guests can enjoy live performances by fan-favorite Twiggy, the waterskiing squirrel. Join Twiggy and her team for a family friendly, fun-filled, interactive show, learn about water safety, waterskiing and what wild things Twiggy gets into at her lagoon. This show is full of laughs, surprises and even features a special guest, Roxie the dog, as Twiggy’s trusty lifeguard. Additional activation areas include: Kids 12 and younger can catch a live fish at the Trout Pond. Try the Virtual Saltwater Fishing Simulator to experience the excitement of competition to catch a bull dolphin.  The Fishing Zone is devoted to all types of fishing gear including freshwater and saltwater rod and reels, freshwater, and saltwater lures, clothing for a great day on the water, and all types of fishing gear and accessories. All events are included in show admission. Queen of the Show The Queen of the Show is the 2023 HCB 53 Sueños, a large center console yacht with a sophisticated design to perfectly balance speed, ride, comfort, and all of the luxury a yacht needs. The bow area is dual purpose with seating to accommodate guests on the forward-facing lounger or around bow seats and a table that converts to a large sun pad for lazy days catching rays. Or, remove the cushions for a fully functional fishing platform. The luxuriously functional cabin with a queen-sized berth, storage galore, galley kitchen, and separate head/shower compartment is the perfect place for air-conditioned comfort on hot days as well as longer trips with overnight stays. An automotive-inspired helm station allows the captain to be fully aware of the surroundings while staying in tune with the endless functionality on board including charts and navigation, Sea Keeper®, an ample stereo system, the quad engine package, and more. “The Orlando Boat Show is designed for new and avid boaters alike to explore the latest in boating trends and technology, featuring hundreds of new 2023 models by the world’s leading boat manufacturers,” said Jeff Husby, president of Regal & Nautique of Orlando and the president of MIACF. “Participating exhibitors are excited to bring the best of boating to Central Floridians and look forward to welcoming everyone to the show.” The Central Florida Marine Industry has an important part to play in Central Florida's economy, generating an annual economic impact in Central Florida of $4.1 billion, including manufacturers and suppliers, sales and services, boating activities, and business tax revenue, with the industry supporting 15,641 jobs in Central Florida: 10,276 direct jobs and 5,365 indirect jobs. Created in 1989, the Marine Industry Association of Central Florida (MIACF) is a not-for-profit trade organization focused on the sound growth of the marine industry for the benefit of its members and their customers, local communities, and the environment. MIACF is comprised of more than 30 members in Brevard, Lake, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, and Volusia counties and is the owner and producer of the Orlando Boat Show and the Daytona Beach Boat Show. 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.