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This weekend you gotta experience Orlando’s acclaimed culinary scene during Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining. For the past 17 years, locals and visitors alike have enjoyed Visit Orlando's multi-month Magical Dining, a popular event that celebrates Orlando eateries. This year, Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining started back on Aug. 18, and ends this weekend on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, meaning you only have one more weekend to enjoy Magical Dining! Don't miss your last chance to experience some of the destination’s most incredible culinary offerings, from Michelin-recognized eateries to local favorites throughout Orlando, who are all offering three-course prix-fixe menus for either $40 or $60. There is over 130 restaurants taking part, so you best start choosing where to eat this weekend now! Review menus and book reservations at OrlandoMagicalDining.com. One dollar from each $40 menu and two dollars from each $60 menu will be donated to this year’s charity recipient, The Lifeboat Project, Inc., an organization raising awareness on the issue of human trafficking. “In our 18th year, it was time to recognize the incredible growth and range of Orlando’s culinary scene by expanding Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining with the debut of a $60 menu tier, in addition to the current $40 menu offerings,” said Casandra Matej, president & CEO of Visit Orlando. “We are also proud to announce our support for The Lifeboat Project, an organization shining a light on the dark realities of human trafficking. One dollar from each $40 menu and two dollars from each $60 menu will offer the opportunity for Magical Dining to have an even greater impact on our community.” You can check out the menus now at OrlandoMagicalDining.com, along with the opportunity to book reservations, filter and sort by menu tiers, dietary preferences, cuisine type and locations, and explore hotel offers as part of Visit Orlando’s Magical Nights. Additional menus and hotel deals will be added in the coming weeks. NEW AND NOTEWORTHY RESTAURANTS FOR 2023 The newest additions to Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining include: Amare at Swan Reserve ($40) Bella Tuscany Ristorante Italiano – Ocoee ($40) Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Orlando and Flamingo Crossing locations ($40) LakeHouse ($40) MYlounge Orlando ($60) North Italia ($40) Osphere Grill, Sushi and Bar ($40) Palate Bistro and Bar ($40) The Palm ($60) Park Avenue Tavern ($40) Salt & The Cellar ($60) The Wilson Cocktails & Seafood ($40). Additionally, seven restaurants recognized by the MICHELIN Guide are participating in this year’s program: AVA MediterrAegean ($60) BACÁN ($60) The Pinery ($40) Kabooki Sushi East Orlando ($40) Maxine’s on Shine ($40) The Ravenous Pig ($40) Z Asian – Vietnamese Kitchen ($40) DINING FOR A CAUSE Each year, Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining selects nonprofit organizations making an impact on the Orlando community to serve as a charity beneficiary. With the new tiered concept, one dollar from each $40 meal and two dollars from each $60 meal will be donated to this year’s charity recipient, The Lifeboat Project, an organization raising awareness on the issue of human trafficking and empowering the lives of survivors through short and long-term aftercare, residential programs and education. To ensure this donation continues to make a widespread impact, Visit Orlando will also award a $2,000 donation to one local nonprofit in each of Orange County’s six commission districts that provide services and resources to survivors of abuse in Central Florida. The 2023 nonprofits are: Mustard Seed of Central Florida Nuevo Sendero One Heart for Women and Children Salvation Army Orlando Samaritan Village Wake Up Mentoring Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining has raised more than $2 million for local organizations since 2009. 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.

Due to huge demand, Morgan Wallen has added a second night to his One Night at a Time Tour coming to Tampa in 2024. Morgan Wallen has added yet anther shows to his record-breaking One Night At A Time World Tour. With only a handful of shows left on Wallen's sold-out 2023 tour and fans demanding more, the country superstar recently added nearly a dozen new stadium shows in 2024 including a date in Tampa at Raymond James Stadium on July 11, and the fans are still wanting more! Due to demand Wallen has added a second show in Tampa on July 12. Wallen will be bringing special guests Jelly Roll, Nate Smith and Bryan Marti along for the ride too. Register for access to tickets at MorganWallen.com. Once registration closes, fans will be randomly selected to receive a day/time of the presale along with a code that grants them access to the presale. Wallen's One Night At A Time World Tour, produced by Live Nation in North America and Frontier Touring for Australia/New Zealand, kicked off overseas in Marchwith shows in New Zealand and Australia, before returning stateside with record-breaking stops at Detroit's Ford Field, Columbus's Ohio Stadium and more. The tour is named after Wallen's third studio album One Thing At A Time, which arrived in March as the No. 1 album on the all-genre Billboard 200 chart, where it remained for 12 consecutive weeks; the most at the top for a Country album in over 30 years. It currently remains in the top 10 alongside his 6x platinum ACM Album of the Year, Dangerous: The Double Album, Billboard's longest running Top 10 album in history for a solo artist. Recent chart-topper "Last Night" became his fastest-climbing No. 1 to-date (with just 11 weeks) and the fastest-charting No. 1 since 2015, remaining atop the all-genre Billboard100 chart for 16 weeks; the longest running No. 1 solo song in Hot 100 history. "Last Night" was the most-streamed song of the summer, becoming the first song by a country artist to land the top spot on Spotify's "Songs of the Summer" list. Wallen currently has two hits top 10-and-climbing on country radio: "Everything I Love," which interpolated The Allman Brothers' "Midnight Rider," and the self-confident track "Thinkin' Bout Me." Three dollars ($3) of every ticket sold for U.S. dates benefits the Morgan Wallen Foundation (MWF) which supports programs for youth with a focus on sports and music. To-date, Wallen has supported community revitalization efforts for ballparks in local neighborhoods in some touring cities, including Boston and Chicago, and MWF recently donated $500k to Habitat For Humanity of Greater Nashville's Parkwood community transformation project. MWF has also provided funding for nonprofits such as Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation, Make-A-Wish, The Salvation Army and National Museum of African American Music. For more information, please visit www.morganwallenfoundation.org. For the latest news and information from throughout Central Florida, here at Gotta Go Orlando we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date with us on X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, for the best of Orlando.

For the first time since before the Covid-19 Pandemic forced the closure of Walt Disney World in 2020, boat transportation is is returning to Bay Lake at Walt Disney World, connecting Disney's Contemporary Resort, Disney's Wilderness Lodge, and Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. All aboard! Guests at Walt Disney World will once again be able to sail across Bay Lake between Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Disney’s Wilderness Lodge and Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. Marked with its signature blue flag, the watercraft “blue route” will return for afternoon and evening voyages beginning October 1, making it even easier to grab a bite to eat at neighboring resorts. Say “ahoy!” to the Disney Transportation cast members while aboard! For the latest news and information from throughout Central Florida, here at Gotta Go Orlando we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date with us on X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, for the best of Orlando.

The weekend is finally here, and with such a wide variety of live music happening throughout Orlando, you gotta get out and catch a concert! The Best Live Music In Orlando This Weekend! ANAVITORIA Friday, September 29, 2023 ANAVITÓRIA comes to House of Blues Orlando. Get your tickets now! Shyster, Sunday Morning Revival & The New Lous Friday, September 29, 2023 Figurehead Music & Mayhem in Orlando's Underground: Shyster, Sunday Morning Revival, and The New Low perform LIVE at Will's Pub on September 29th at 8 p.m. Jessica Audiffred Friday, September 29, 2023 Jessica Audiffred comes to The Vanguard in downtown Orlando. Get your tickets now Mustard Service Friday, September 29, 2023 Mustard Service comes to The Social. Get your tickets now! 12+ Space Laces Friday, September 29, 2023 Space Laces comes to Celine Orlando. Get your tickets now! 18+ Carin Leon Saturday, September 30, 2023 ¡Atención! Get ready to experience the hottest tour of the year with the one and only Carin Leon! From heart-wrenching ballads to foot-tapping corridos, this is one concert you won't want to miss at Amway Center. Danny Tenaglia Saturday, September 30, 2023 Danny Tenaglia comes to The Vanguard in downtown Orlando. Get your tickets now! 18+ The Hate Bombs 30th Anniversary Show LIVE Saturday, September 30, 2023 Figurehead Music & Mayhem: The Hate Bombs 30th Anniversary Show LIVE at Will's Pub on September 30. Flogging Molly Saturday, September 30, 2023 Flogging Molly comes to House of Blues Orlando. Get your tickets now! Jive Talkin' USA Saturday, September 30, 2023 Jive Talkin' USA, An “All Live” tribute to the music of the Bee Gees at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts - Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater. From the 60’s through the 90’s featuring William Cintron. Jive Talkin' USA has been thrilling audiences throughout Florida and beyond. Mika Singh Saturday, September 30, 2023 Mika Singh is a renowned Indian singer, songwriter, music composer and performer. Get tickets now for this special show at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts - Walt Disney Theater. Quarters Of Change Saturday, September 30, 2023 Quarters of Change comes to The Social. Get your tickets now! 12+ NOFX, Pennywise, Circle Jerks, Less Than Jake, Sick of It All, Codefendants, The Last Gang Saturday, September 30, 2023 Live at Central Florida Fairgrounds, catch NOFX, Pennywise, Circle Jerks, Less Than Jake, Sick of It All, Codefendants, The Last Gang. Get tickets now. Music in the Library: El Mariachi Show Saturday, September 30, 2023 Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with the unique sounds of El Mariachi Show. Listen as they take you on a musical journey to some of the Latin countries. O-Town Underground Cypher Saturday, September 30, 2023 Original live music, classic hip-hop jamz on wax, open rap cypher, local producer beat showcase, all wheels welcome skate jam, best trick contest, pop-up market featuring local vendors, raffles, prizes, food and more at Central Florida Skatepark. Arcangel Sunday, October 1 , 2023 Get ready to witness the Latin urban music sensation, Arcángel, live in concert on October 1 when he makes his debut performance at Amway Center during his Just-in-Time World Tour. Kany Garcia Sunday, October 1 , 2023 Kany Garcia comes to House of Blues Orlando. Get your tickets now! Kim Petras: Feed the Beast World Tour Sunday, October 1 , 2023 GRAMMY-winning, international pop sensation and critically acclaimed songwriter Kim Petras is bringing her "Feed The Beast World Tour" to Addition Financial Arena. Get tickets now. Terror Reid Sunday, October 1 , 2023 Terror Reid comes to the Social. Get your tickets now! 12+ The Heavy Pets and Ajeva Sunday, October 1 , 2023 The Heavy Pets and Ajeva perform LIVE at Will's Pub on October 1st, 2023 at 7 pm. Ty Dolla $ign, Symba, Leon Thomas Sunday, October 1 , 2023 Ty Dolla $ign, Symba, Leon Thomas live at The Vanguard. Whoever You Decide To Catch, Have A Great Weekend! For the latest news and information from throughout Central Florida, here at Gotta Go Orlando we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date with us on X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, for the best of Orlando.

Tripadvisor, the world's largest travel guidance platform, has announces its latest Travelers' Choice Award for 2023 and seven local restaurants have made the cut! Tripadvisor's 2023 Travelers' Choice Best of the Best Awards has revealed travelers' top-rated eateries around the country ,and seven Orlando area restaurants are on the list, with the majority within Walt Disney World! Tripadvisor award Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best awards to restaurants with a high volume of above-and-beyond reviews and opinions from their community over a 12-month period. Fewer than 1% of Tripadvisor’s 8 million listings are awarded Best of the Best, signifying the highest level of excellence in travel. Here's the seven Orlando area winners for 2023: Yak & Yeti Restaurant Yak & Yeti inside Disney's Animal Kingdom has been ranked number 6 in the Family-Friendly - United States category. Travelers can relax and replenish with a pan-Asian feast in this beautiful Nepalese-style restaurant. Jungle Navigation Co. Ltd. Skipper Canteen This restaurant in Magic Kingdom, is ranked number 11 in in the Family-Friendly - United States category. Explore the bold, flavorful cuisine of Asia, South America and Africa in this exotic outpost in Adventureland themed to the famous Jungle Cruise attraction. 50's Prime Time Café 50's Prime Time Café located within Disney's Hollywood Studios is home to number 12 in the Family-Friendly - United States category. This family-friendly joint dishing hearty portions of comfort food in digs with 1950s-era flair. T-REX Cafe This roar-some restaurant at Disney Springs has made the list, coming in at number 15 in the Family-Friendly - United States category. T-REX Cafe is a prehistoric family adventure! This interactive attraction includes a full-service restaurant with life-sized animatronic dinosaurs. Earl of Sandwich Earl of Sandwich at Disney Springs has made number 10 in the Quick Bites - United States category. Earl of Sandwich pays tribute to the art of the sandwich by featuring an extensive menu of sandwiches served on fresh-baked artisan bread, hand-crafted wraps, fresh greens salads, delicious artisan soups and much more using only the finest, freshest ingredients. Blaze Pizza Another Disney Springs restaurant, Blaze Pizza is ranked number 10 in the Quick Bites - United States category. Exceptional quality at lightning fast speed is what it's all about here, you decide from over 30+ toppings. Blazing hot oven + dedicated pizzasmith + 180 seconds = fast-fire'd, perfectly crisp perfection. Express Cafe The No. 8 hidden gem restaurant in the U.S. can be found on West Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway in Kissimmee. Click here to read the full Tripadvisor report. As Tripadvisor's latest seasonal travel data indicates, food is the most exciting factor of upcoming trips – over two-thirds of travelers will prioritize food (67%) during their fall travels Sarah Firshein, Head of Editorial at Tripadvisor commented, "Restaurants provide a great way for travelers to get immersed in a destination's history and culture. This year's Travelers' Choice Restaurant winners—whose diversity and geographic reach reflect the fact that the last remaining pandemic-era travel restrictions have lifted—are especially exciting. We know Tripadvisor travelers seek out first-hand intel and guidance, and that's exactly the spirit of these lists: All of our winners were selected not by professional food critics or editors, but by real diners who have left their feedback on Tripadvisor within the past year." For the latest news and information from throughout Central Florida, here at Gotta Go Orlando we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date with us on X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, for the best of Orlando.

It's the weekend and with no shortage of amazing things to do here in Orlando, we've picked five of the best free events that are taking place in the next few days. FIVE FREE Things To Do In Orlando This Weekend Moon Mercado: Harvest Full Moon Friday, September 29, 2023 Downtown Orlando’s full moon night market + drum circle. Apothecary, metaphysical, art, food, libations, full moon drum circle, family-friendly event at The Veranda at Thornton Park. Community Day Celebration at ICON Park Orlando Saturday, September 30, 2023 In support of Central Florida residents and communities, ICON Park are planning the area’s largest event dedicated solely to inspiring community service and volunteerism. The “Community Day Celebration” will feature educational booths and activities from 35+ Central Florida non-profit organizations, and take place September 30 from noon to 6 pm. Charity booths, activities and photo opportunities will be set up throughout the 20-acre ICON Park beneath the iconic 400-ft. Wheel for guests of all ages to learn the missions of each organization and how to get involved. Guests can also relax on The Lawn and enjoy live entertainment on the main stage. There is no admission charge to visit ICON Park, and ample free parking in in its seven-story garage. Guests will receive a free map of all organizations to be stamped at each booth they explore. As a special incentive, anyone who visits 10 booths will be able to experience a 400-ft. view of their hometown aboard The Wheel, for just $10 (typically $29.99). Lake Nona Oktoberfest Saturday, September 30, 2023 Oktoberfest is returning on Saturday, September 30 at Lake Nona Town Center with live music with King Guys Band, plus German food from Park Pizza, German themed entertainment, photo-ops, games, and the annual Stein Hoisting competition! This event is free and open to the public, no ticket needed! The Ultimate Car Show & Festival Saturday, September 30, 2023 Visit Reiter Park for The Ultimate Car Show, this fun free event featuring farmer’s market, a beer garden, a DJ, games for children, gourmet food trucks, and more. Milk Mart: Spooky Soiree Sunday, October 1 , 2023 Pretty soon, it'll be time to bust out your decorative skulls and dead roses... if you ever put them away in the first place. Joint Milk Mart on October 1st for Milk Mart's annual Halloween market! They like to start getting spooky as early as possible, and the best way to kick off the season is with a festival featuring local art and food! Come out and shop for new Halloween decor, costume pieces, and all kinds of unique local goodies from over 200 vendors, artists, and small businesses! Costumes are welcome and encouraged. For the latest news and information from throughout Central Florida, here at Gotta Go Orlando we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date with us on X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, for the best of Orlando.

Get ready for ghoulish delights, eerie entertainment, and a Halloween foam party extravaganza at Island H20 Water Park Orlando. On a night as iconic as Friday the 13th, Island H2O Water Park in Kissimmee is hosting a spooktacular soirée like no other: the adults-only "Monster Mash." Prepare to be immersed in the Halloween spirit as you don your most haunting costume and step into a night of spine-tingling thrills and chills like never before, October 13, from 7 to 11 p.m. Immerse yourself in an otherworldly experience as the water park transforms with green glowing foam, adding an eerie twist to your aquatic adventures. Ride the waves at the main pool, where the water's surface will ripple with excitement, creating an atmosphere of supernatural fun. But wait there’s more! No party is complete without electrifying music, and our ghoulish DJ will have you dancing the night away to hauntingly good beats, including Halloween classics. Quench your thirst with a selection specialty drinks and treats, and make sure to capture the magic of the night with a multitude of Instagram-worthy photo opportunities scattered throughout the park. These photo ops will ensure that you remember this monstrous evening forever. For those seeking more thrills, brave the darkness and experience select slide towers that will be open exclusively for Monster Mash attendees, providing an adrenaline-pumping adventure under the moonlit sky. Tickets to Island H2O Water Park’s Monster Mash are limited and are available for $20, per person, for Season Pass holders; general admission is $25 (early bird special), so be sure to secure yours early for a night of thrills, chills and Halloween delights. The event is open to guests aged 18 and older, making it the perfect way for adults to celebrate the season in a unique and unforgettable way. For ticket information and to stay updated on event details, please visit www.IslandH2OWaterPark.com. For the latest news and information from throughout Central Florida, here at Gotta Go Orlando we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date with us on X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, for the best of Orlando.

International Drive's famous upside down attraction WonderWorks is set to host its popular Sensory Day this weekend. Join WonderWorks Orlando for another Sensory Day on Sunday, October 1, 2023! WonderWorks’ exhibits will be altered from 9:00 a.m. to Noon for this event to provide limited stimulation for guests with special needs. The facility’s music will be lowered, loud exhibits will be shut off, and we stop our inversion tunnel, creating a safe environment for everyone to enjoy the facility without feeling overwhelmed. Tickets are just $15 +tax during this event! Grab yours here. WonderWorks Orlando offers over 100 hands-on STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) exhibits that challenge the mind and spark the imagination. Exhibits include the Hurricane Shack, Bed of Nails, Bubble Lab, the glow-in-the-dark ropes course, and the Astronaut Training Gyro. Guests can explore space, light, sound, extreme weather, pressure, and more. WonderWorks Orlando is located at 9067 International Drive and is open 365 days a year. It offers a variety of educational and student group opportunities, including visits for field trips, scouts, summer camps, team building, and more. For the latest news and information from throughout Central Florida, here at Gotta Go Orlando we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date with us on X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, for the best of Orlando.

JoJo’s ShakeBAR at Pointe Orlando is celebrating fall season with Pumpkin Arrangement Workshops, Pumpkin Painting, and limited time fall eats and treats! JoJo’s ShakeBAR is going in on fall fun this year with JoJo's Outdoor Pumpkin Patch featuring fall activateS including pumpkin pumpkin and more, plus you can indulge in fall eats and treats too, read on fall all the details! The entire family can get creative with Pumpkin Painting at JoJo's for only $11 per person Monday through Friday from Friday, Sept. 22 - Friday, Nov. 3. Located in JoJo's Outdoor Patio, decked out for fall with festive fall photo ops and pumpkins throughout, each guest will receive a pumpkin and be provided painting supplies during their reservation. On the outdoor Pumpkin Patch, Pumpkin Patch Specials include Gourmet Caramel Apples, Pumpkin & Apple Pies, Spiked ciders and Biggie Hot Chocolates & of course, our Famous Pumpkin Patch Shake, topped with Pumpkin Pie Slice, Taffy Apple, Roasted Marshmallow, and Toffee Pretzel. Available September 18 through November 5 at JoJo's Orlando Location. Plus you can participate in a succulent Pumpkin Arrangement Workshop with Orlando’s FarmGal Flowers. The workshop will include a pumpkin plus a group dining experience for $85 per Person on Oct. 5 and Oct. 19 from 6 pm - 8 pm. The 21+ crowd can learn the tricks and treats of JoJo’s Basic Witch Mixology on select Mondays from Sept. 18 To Oct. 31, from 6 pm - 8 pm for $35. Each class, will showcase two of JoJo's favorite fall speciality cocktails in JoJo's Outdoor Pumpkin Patch. 9/18: Caramel Apple Mule + BOO-Cardi Rum 10/2: Iced Pumpkin Spiked Latte + Bathtub Gin & Juice 10/16: Caramel Apple Mule + BOO-Cardi Rum 10/30: Iced Pumpkin Spiked Latte + Bathtub Gin & Juice 10/31: Caramel Apple Mule + BOO-Cardi Rum Expert instructors will guide you through each class, sharing their knowledge and experience to help you hoMe in your mixology skills. You'll learn techniques like shaking, stirring, and muddling, as well as how to balance flavors and create your own signature cocktails. Enjoy Small Bites & Diner Classics During Your Visit with 20% Off Your Bill. Book now! In addition to all the fun fall activities and especially cocktails, JoJo's ShakeBAR is serving up the ultimate fall spread including Caramel Apple Mule, Honey Fried Chicken, Onion Ring Tower, Boo-Cardi Rum Punch, Pop's Pot Pie, Ranch Water, Like It Elote Salad, Iced Pumpkin Spiked Latte, & An Apple Pie Shot! JoJo's is also re-introducing The Pumpkin Patch Shake, starting Sept. 22 through Nov. 3. this classic fall shake is a Pumpkin Graham Cracker Shake topped with Toasted Marshmallow, a Taffy Apple, Toffee Pretzel, and an entire slice of Pumpkin Pie! JoJo's ShakeBAR serves 80s and 90s nostalgia, diner fare, hand-crafted cocktails, decadent desserts, and of course, its over-the-top Biggie Shakes. The diner experience is grounded in nostalgia and focuses on creative desserts and elevated diner favorites. JoJo’s invites friends and families to transport back to the 80s and 90s with vintage tongue-in-cheek details and nods to Central Florida’s iconic attractions, famous faces, and world-class hospitality with a custom mural on an entire wall of the restaurant. JoJo’s isn’t like other diners. The focus is the specialty cocktail program, a very pointed whiskey selection, and the best two draught beers around that rotate seasonally. Spirits may be added to all shakes and hot chocolates such as BACARDÍ rum, Jameson Irish whiskey, and Kahlúa coffee liqueur to name a few. Guests may opt for a center table to dine under JoJo’s signature glittering disco ball as bright pink neon clouds ‘drip’ from the ceiling, grab a seat at the Pastry Bar and enjoy a swing-out stool while watching JoJo’s chocolatiers dip gourmet treats, or stop by the walk-up window for treats on the go. You will discover JoJo’s located on the lower level of Pointe Orlando on International Drive. Learn more at www.jojosshakebar.com/orlando. For the latest news and information from throughout Central Florida, here at Gotta Go Orlando we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date with us on X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, for the best of Orlando.

Tripadvisor, the world's largest travel guidance platform, has announces its latest Travelers' Choice Award for 2023: Best of the Best Restaurants and a Kissimmee cafe has made it into the Top 10 of the Hidden Gem category. Tripadvisor's 2023 Travelers' Choice Best of the Best Awards has revealed travelers' top-rated eateries, and in the Hidden Gem category for 2023, a Kissimmee favorite has been named one of the best in the U.S. Express Cafe is in the U.S. top 10 for Hidden Gems: Restaurants that earn their under-the-radar status. With the cafe now named as Tripadvisor Best Of The Best Restaurant for 2023. The hidden gem that is gaining quite the reputation with both locals and visitors is located at 5820 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee, with the small cafe serving amazing baked goods, coffee, breakfast staples, Brazilian dishes & Cuban sandwiches. You will find the cafe next to the Celebration Suites reception, and its definitely worth the trip! As Tripadvisor's latest seasonal travel data indicates, food is the most exciting factor of upcoming trips – over two-thirds of travelers will prioritize food (67%) during their fall travels Sarah Firshein, Head of Editorial at Tripadvisor commented, "Restaurants provide a great way for travelers to get immersed in a destination's history and culture. This year's Travelers' Choice Restaurant winners—whose diversity and geographic reach reflect the fact that the last remaining pandemic-era travel restrictions have lifted—are especially exciting. We know Tripadvisor travelers seek out first-hand intel and guidance, and that's exactly the spirit of these lists: All of our winners were selected not by professional food critics or editors, but by real diners who have left their feedback on Tripadvisor within the past year." For the latest news and information from throughout Central Florida, here at Gotta Go Orlando we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date with us on X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, for the best of Orlando.

Tripadvisor, the world's largest travel guidance platform, today announces its final Travelers' Choice Award for 2023: Best of the Best Restaurants and a theme park favorite makes the list! Tripadvisor's 2023 Travelers' Choice Best of the Best Awards has revealed travelers' top-rated eateries, and in a new category for 2023, the best Family–Friendly Restaurants, an Orlando theme park favorite has made the top 10 list. Yak & Yeti Restaurant at Walt Disney World's Animal Kingdom is in the top 10, named as a Tripadvisor Best Of The Best Restaurant 2023 Discover exciting pan-Asian cuisine at this fan-favourite restaurant which Disney have styled as a quaint village home that’s been transformed into a restaurant. Yak & Yeti is a table-service eatery serving delicious dishes from various regions across Asia. Decorated with a collection of Southeast Asian artifacts, this eclectic eatery offers a menu of sweet-and-sour chicken, ahi tuna nachos, pork pot stickers and Kobe beef burgers. Vegetarian options abound, as do kid-friendly choices like cheeseburgers and mac and cheese. Unique alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages include cocktails, chilled sake, Asian beers, wine and an assortment of hot teas. Those with a penchant for exotic tastes might try a specialty drink from our full-service bar. Be sure to save room for one of the sumptuous desserts—chocolate pudding cake, mango pie or fried wontons served with fresh pineapple and ice cream. As Tripadvisor's latest seasonal travel data indicates, food is the most exciting factor of upcoming trips – over two-thirds of travelers will prioritize food (67%) during their fall travels Sarah Firshein, Head of Editorial at Tripadvisor commented, "Restaurants provide a great way for travelers to get immersed in a destination's history and culture. This year's Travelers' Choice Restaurant winners—whose diversity and geographic reach reflect the fact that the last remaining pandemic-era travel restrictions have lifted—are especially exciting. We know Tripadvisor travelers seek out first-hand intel and guidance, and that's exactly the spirit of these lists: All of our winners were selected not by professional food critics or editors, but by real diners who have left their feedback on Tripadvisor within the past year." For the latest news and information from throughout Central Florida, here at Gotta Go Orlando we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date with us on X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, for the best of Orlando.

Spooky season is upon us and Museum of Illusions Orlando is celebrating with a Spooky Spectacular!! During the month of October there willl be trick-or-treat weekends, costume contests and more! With over 50 mind-bending exhibits, Museum of Illusions at ICON Park invites guests to trick their senses and treat themselves to a day of fun with their “Spooky Spectacle: Halloween at the Museum of Illusions Orlando” specials and events. Halloween-themed Illusion Installations All month long, Museum of Illusions is transforming its most popular exhibits to truly immerse guests in the spooky spectacle. There will be specially curated illusion rooms inspired by classic horror stories and Halloween motifs. Guests can get lost in a haunted mansion, encounter supernatural creatures and experience optical trickery that defies the laws of physics. Trick-or-Treat Illusion Hunt As the museum’s exhibits play tricks on guests’ eyes, they can discover treats around every corner as they embark on a unique trick-or-treat adventure throughout the museum's corridors. On weekends this October guests can solve riddles, decode illusions and unlock hidden doors to discover hidden candy treasures. Bark-O-Ween Bash: Spooktacular Puppy Pawty — Friday, October 13 One of Museum of Illusions’ most popular events is back! And keeping with the season, this time it has a spooky twist. That’s right — even your dogs can get in on the Halloween fun with “Bark-O-Ween Bash: Spooktacular Puppy Pawty.” On Friday, October 13 from 6 to 8 p.m., the museum will be hosting a puppy party with dog-friendly treats, tons of adorable photo ops and a costume contest with a prize of $150 for the winning pup and their owner. Tickets will be $29.99 and include admission for the owner and their pet. Eerie Enchantments: A Haunting Halloween Soiree — Saturday, October 28 If you’re looking for a unique Halloweekend celebration in Orlando, you won’t want to miss Museum of Illusions’ “Eerie Enchantments: A Haunting Halloween Soiree” on October 28. The exclusive event will feature a cash bar, photo ops with the Halloween-themed illusions and more spooky surprises. No Halloween party is complete without a costume contest. Dress up in your spookiest, most mind-bending costume and compete in the illusion-themed costume contest. Prizes await the most creative and mesmerizing disguises. Admission to the party is included with regular admission. Spooky Social Media Challenges For those who celebrate Halloween all month long, Museum of Illusions will host spine-tingling challenges on social media. Share your own illusion-inspired tricks, create eerie illusions using everyday objects and tag @museumofillusions.orlando for a chance to win exclusive museum passes. To learn more about Museum of Illusions Orlando or to book tickets, visit https://moiorlando.com/. For the latest news and information from throughout Central Florida, here at Gotta Go Orlando we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date with us on X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, for the best of Orlando.