Want to take take your bartending skills to the next level? You can at JoJo's Shake Bar Adult Mixology Class! JoJo's Mixology Class is the perfect opportunity to shake things up, and enjoy a fun night whilst learning how to make a selection of JoJos delicious cocktails, cheers! Each Monday night class will showcase two of JoJo's favorite speciality cocktails. On August 7, you can learn how to make the perfect Smokin' Hot Blonde + Cotton Candy Martini, then on August 21 you can make and taste the Crazy, Sexy, Cool + Blueberry Gin & Juice, whilst on September 4 you can indulge in Ferris Mule..R + Not Sangria. JoJos expert instructors will guide you through each class, sharing their knowledge and experience to help you hone 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 Each class is only $35 and includes two signature cocktails, plus 20% off food! These events are for 21+ only, and space is limited. Get your tickets now. JoJo's ShakeBAR is the next-generation restaurant and bar, serving 80s and 90s nostalgia, diner fare, hand-crafted cocktails, decadent desserts, and of course, its over-the-top Biggie Shakes. The modern, yet familiar, 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. Learn more at www.jojosshakebar.com/orlando. For the very latest news and information from Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date on our socials, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, your free guide to Orlando. Please Note: Gotta Go Orlando is your free guide to all the amazing happenings in Orlando. Every day we offer the most up to date news and information on the best of Orlando and Central Florida. We are supported by our advertisers via digital ads, sponsored content, and affiliate links, articles may be paid for, or contain affiliate links where we could earn money if you purchase products or services via a link our site.

JoJo’s ShakeBAR Orlando locate at Pointe Orlando on I-Drive are celebrating the LGBTQ+ community with a limited-time-only Pride Biggie Shake. Guests at JoJo’s ShakeBAR Orlando which opened to rave reviews in March this year, can enjoy a taste of the rainbow with JoJo's Pride Shake for $15, or add booze for a little extra! The passion fruit Biggie Shake is topped with a jumbo rainbow cake slice, a rainbow lollipop, and a candy heart ribbon. These over-the-top treats are available daily from May 29 through June 30 with a portion of proceeds from each shake purchased to benefit Come Out with Pride, Inc. Come Out With Pride, Inc. is a 501c3 organization and the host of Orlando's annual LGBTQIA+ Pride celebration in October as the community gathers around National Coming Out Day. Additionally, Come Out With Pride is a year-round non-profit organization that creates accepting and inclusive spaces for members of the LGBTQIA+ community. The aim is to change hearts and minds and make it possible for everyone in the LGBTQIA+ community and their allies to live authentically. Learn more at https://comeoutwithpride.org. Guests are invited to indulge in Pride Biggie Shakes along with the full menu of diner classics, including salads, gluten-free, and vegan options for kids of all ages. But don’t be fooled - JoJo’s is no place for a diet. JoJo's ShakeBAR is the next-generation restaurant and bar serving 80s and 90s nostalgia, diner fare, hand-crafted cocktails, and decadent desserts. You will discover JoJo’s located on the lower level of Pointe Orlando, the place can get real busy, and reservations are recommended and available on OpenTable. Learn more at www.jojosshakebar.com/orlando. For the very latest news and information from Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date on our socials, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, your free guide to Orlando. Please Note: Gotta Go Orlando is your free guide to all the amazing happenings in Orlando. Every day we offer the most up to date news and information on the best of Orlando and Central Florida. We are supported by our advertisers via digital ads, sponsored content, and affiliate links, articles may be paid for, or contain affiliate links where we could earn money if you purchase products or services via a link our site.

The long awaited arrival of H Mart into Orlando could finally be happening with construction expected to begin in fall this year. New Jersey-based Korean grocery store H Mart revealed plans to open its largest ever store here in Orlando last year, but delays with the permits including an environmental assessment by the County has meant that the plans have been delayed until now. The store will be H Mart's first store in Florida, as well as its biggest in the country . The new store will be located in the former SuperTarget on W Colonial and Dorscher Rd, between Hiawassee and Apopka-Vineland H Mart is the largest Asian supermarket chain in America, starting in 1982 with a single store in Woodside, Queens, H Mart has grown to include more than 97 stores across the United States, offering a full line of Asian foods as well as a broad range of Western groceries to complement its full scale offering to that of a traditional supermarket. 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. Please Note: Gotta Go Orlando is your free guide to all the amazing happenings in Orlando. Every day we offer the most up to date news and information on the best of Orlando and Central Florida. We are supported by our advertisers via digital ads, sponsored content, and affiliate links, articles may be paid for, or contain affiliate links where we could earn money if you purchase products or services via a link our site.

Hear ye, hear ye! Walt Disney World invites you to indulge in the many decadent delights celebrating World Princess Week! Did you know that there is a Princess Week? Well now you do, and Walt Disney World is going all in on the regal celebration that is returning this year to the resort from August 20 through 26. To get ready for this year’s festivities, Disney have put together all the princess-inspired treats and eats you can enjoy across Walt Disney World all month long. With a combination of exciting new items, like the Rapunzel Petit Cake at Amorette’s Patisserie, and returning favorites, including the Enchanted Rose at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, there is no shortage of the ways you can commemorate this occasion through your taste buds. Disney Resort Hotels Disney’s Art of Animation Resort and Disney’s Pop Century Resort Landscape of Flavors and Everything POP Shopping & Dining (Available Aug. 1 through 31; mobile order available) How Far I’ll Go Haupia Pie: Rich chocolate-coconut pie with a layer of coconut haupia custard topped with sweet cream and macadamia nut Disney’s Beach Club Resort Beach Club Marketplace (Available Aug. 1 through 31; mobile order available) Part of Your World Mousse: Blueberry mousse with a lemon curd insert, milk chocolate mousse, and crispy strawberry cobbler crumble with chocolate décor (New) Beaches & Cream Soda Shop (Available Aug. 1 through 31) Ariel Milk Shake: Chocolate chip-mint milkshake with green caramel and a specialty vanilla cupcake (New) Disney’s Contemporary Resort Contempo Café (Available Aug. 1 through 31; mobile order available) Cinderella Cupcake: Vanilla cake with vanilla crème custard filling, buttercream, white chocolate slipper, and fondant pumpkin Disney’s Old Key West Resort and Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa Good’s Food to Go and The Artist’s Palette (Available Aug. 1 through 31; mobile order available at The Artist’s Palette only) Snow White Cupcake: Vanilla cupcake with caramel apple filling, white chocolate-dipped caramel buttercream, and fondant décor Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Kona Island Coffee Bar (Available Aug. 1 through 31) Moana Mini Cake: Vanilla Cake, mango mousse, glaçage, buttercream, fondant, and white chocolate décor Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory (Currently available; mobile order available) Wishing on Stars: Mango mousse with coconut-lime gelée, coconut glaze, and décor fit for a princess Disney’s Riviera Resort Topolino’s Terrace – Flavors of the Riviera (Available Aug. 1 through 31 during dinner only) Make It Pink, Make It Blue: Orange blossom honey mousse transformed by color changing flavors of citrus accompanied with strawberry curd and almond crumble (New) Disney’s Yacht Club Resort The Market at Ale & Compass (Available Aug. 1 through 31; mobile order available) Part of Your World Mousse: Blueberry mousse with a lemon curd insert, milk chocolate mousse, and crispy strawberry cobbler crumble with chocolate décor (New) Disney Springs Amorette’s Patisserie (Available Aug. 1 through 31) Rapunzel Petit Cake: Layers of confetti cake, vanilla mousse, and Italian buttercream (New) The Ganachery (Available Aug. 1 through 31) Princess Chocolate Bars with ruby chocolate, pistachios, crisp raspberries, and white crisp pearls (New) Marketplace Snacks (Available Aug. 1 through 31) Little Mermaid Waffle Sundae: Vanilla soft-serve in a bubble waffle with rock candy, green apple sauce, pineapple wedges, and a chocolate decor Swirls on the Water (Available Aug. 1 through 31) Rapunzel Cone: DOLE Whip lemon and DOLE Whip raspberry swirled in a lavender cone with sugar flowers (New) Magic Kingdom Park Storybook Treats (Currently available) Rapunzel Sundae: Shortcake with wild berry soft-serve and DOLE Whip lemon and topped with berry compote and sugar flowers (New) Aurora Cone: DOLE Whip strawberry and blue soft-serve topped with white chocolate crisp pearls in a sugar cone (New) Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park Pizzafari and Restaurantosaurus (Available Aug. 1 through 31; mobile order available) Moana Heart of Te Fiti Cupcake: Coconut cake, pineapple custard filling, coconut buttercream, white chocolate ‘Heart of Te Fiti,’ and coconut crumble (New) Disney’s Hollywood Studios Fairfax Fare (Available starting Aug. 1; mobile order available) Enchanted Rose: Dark chocolate mousse with a taste of blackcurrant and morello cherry-chocolate shortbread cookie, whipped cookies ‘n cream fluff, and gilded chocolate-covered cacao nibs Cup of Enchantment: Cranberry and passion fruit-orange-guava juices topped with yellow shimmer and strawberry boba pearls (Non-alcoholic) (New) Hollywood Scoops (Currently available through Aug. 31) Little Mermaid Milkshake: Vanilla milkshake with mango, guava, and ginger topped with whipped cream and a pineapple-guava seashell cake EPCOT Coral Reef Restaurant (Available Aug. 1 through 31) Bubbles of the Sea: Gold Peak Sweet Green Tea, lemon juice, pineapple, and guava topped with boba pearls and a splash of shimmer (Non-alcoholic) (New) Oasis Sweets & Sips (Available Aug. 1 through 31) Jasmine Cookie: Sugar cookie with apricot jam Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue (Available Aug. 1 through 31; mobile order available) Jasmine Banana Pudding 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. 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Despite being introduced at EPCOT on June 1, its only now that an After Hours Event has sold out. Much has been said in the local, national, and international media about how quiet Walt Disney World is this summer, with many reasons blamed, from the parks being too expensive now, to the heat, and being honest walking around EPCOT in feels like temps of 115 is not so fun, but whatever the reason, it's only now that a Disney After Hours event at EPCOT has SOLD OUT. The After Hours events began back on June 1, and with light crowds in attendance during the even which happens select nights, the event has proved lukewarm at best, but now the first date to sell out has finally happened. Thursday, July 27 is now officially a sell out, and its probably no coincidence that tomorrow is the first day of the 2023 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival. Disney After Hours continue at EPCOT on select dates until August 24. This specially ticketed experience occurs after the gates close for the night, extending access to attractions, with early entry into the park beginning at 7 pm. The number of tickets for these events is limited, which means lower wait times for some of your favorite attractions. During the event you can experience EPCOT for three hours after the gates close and get access to attractions, like Frozen Ever After, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind and Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure. You also get ice cream novelties, popcorn and select beverages—all included in the cost of this ticketed event—available at carts throughout the park. Event tickets for EPCOT range from $75 to $149 (plus tax). As always, keep checking back with us here at Gotta Go Orlando as we continue to bring you the latest news and information from around Orlando and Central Florida. You can also discover our latest news, views, and more on our socials, follow Gotta Go Orlando on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, don't forget to subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel for all the latest from Orlando's Theme Parks, Attractions and more. Please note: Some posts may contain affiliate links which means we could earn money if you purchase products or services via our site.

The new look Trail's End Restaurant has soft opened at Walt Disney World! Trail's End Restaurant at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground has today, Wednesday, July 26, soft opened to guests ahead of its official reopening. Following a refurbishment that has transformed Trail's End Restaurant from a full service restaurant to a quick service location, along with Crockett's Tavern will officially reopen tomorrow, July 27. Trail’s End Restaurant and Crockett’s Tavern reopen with refreshing new looks and a new menu. These new menus at Trail’s End Restaurant and Crockett’s Tavern are described by Disney as a way to "complement the resort’s signature laid-back style and offer the dining flexibility our guests are looking for, no matter how they plan to enjoy their day at Walt Disney World." Both dining locations have a fresh, new look that includes warm wooden furnishings, beamed ceilings, and rustic accents. Trail’s End Restauran has been reimagined to a quick-service restaurant offering family-sized entrees and sides to bring back to your cabin or campsite, or freshly prepared individual-sized entrees to eat inside the restaurant’s casual seating area. The refreshed marketplace concept now includes an on-stage pizza station where you can purchase a slice or the entire pie. There will be two new options available. A smokehouse-style pizza topped with house-smoked brisket, sausage, and pepperoni and a roasted vegetable pie, together with classic pepperoni and cheese. In addition, the Hot Grab and Go section where you can pick from the proteins. This area features pecan-smoked whole chicken or brisket, pork ribs, and fried chicken. Sides are available by the pound including macaroni & cheese, plant-based cowboy beans, and mashed potatoes. You can order classics like cheeseburgers, plant-based vegetable burgers, chicken nuggets, and french fries. The Homestyle Meals feature cornbread, coleslaw, and mashed potatoes with gravy and your choice of half a slab of barbecued ribs or two pieces of fried chicken. You can also enjoy hand-scooped ice cream and specialty coffees, like the Wilderness Latte with flavors of chocolate and hazelnut. There are also a variety of beverages and snacks on the go, like the new Chicken Wrap featuring the new house-made blueberry BBQ sauce or the returning favorite Pioneer Berry Salad. There is also a lineup of new and returning sweets featured in the market, a house-made bakery. Sweets include, Banana Pudding, Carrot Cake Cupcake, Blueberry Bread Pudding, and the legendary Strawberry Shortcake from Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue, which will be available in a single serve portion The plant-based Lemon-Blueberry Trifle is filled with layers of lemon curd, fresh blueberries, and whipped ‘cream.’ Also new, the pastry team has created some brand-new recipes like the Fort Fruity Cookie featuring fruity cereal and white chocolate chips or the Peanut Butter and Jelly Cupcake. Plus, there is two classic flavors – the S’more Cupcake and the S’mores Cookie. Next, let’s head over to Crockett’s Tavern, which has been refreshed as a lounge with expanded seating, both indoors and outside, to give you a beautiful view of Bay Lake. Conveniently located near Trail’s End Restaurant, this guest favorite has been enhanced with a collection of elevated lounge-style snacks to accompany the array of new and returning beverages and specialty cocktails. This reimagined menu was designed by our talented culinary team with new bites and sips paying tribute to the heritage of the resort and its inspiration from the American frontier. But don’t worry, there will still be a ‘to-go’ window for those looking for a libation or mocktail to enjoy before experiencing the Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue! If you love trying different flavors, then you’re in luck because new to the menu is A Trio of Sliders. This features a pulled pork slider with BBQ sauce and coleslaw, brisket slider with Carolina BBQ and pickled onions, and a buffalo chicken slider with house-made blue cheese dressing and dill pickles served with seasoned french fries. The new Chicken Bites are going to satisfy you and your taste buds. Pick your favorite sauce among buffalo, garlic-parmesan, or blueberry BBQ. These bites are also served with celery, house-made ranch, blue cheese, and seasoned french fries. Fun fact – the new blueberry BBQ sauce was developed by Chef Julie Hrywnak and the culinary team. The can’t-miss Charcuterie Board addition features a selection of meats and cheeses with house-made bread and butter pickles, tomato jam, cornbread crostini, and sesame lavash. Some delicious new plant-based offerings include the Crispy Cauliflower paired with a tasty garlic aïoli. This fan-favorite from the Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue plant-based menu is also gluten/wheat friendly! Also be sure to try the plant-based fried green tomato sliders featuring a southern remoulade and citrus greens served with seasoned french fries. For a sweet finish, the Trailblazin’ Dessert Trio is sure to please. This delightful dish features a s’more with chocolate pudding, graham cracker crumbs, and house-made marshmallow, a strawberry shortcake with strawberries and whipped cream, and a banana pudding with vanilla wafers, whipped cream, and a banana chip. For those looking for an adult beverage to accompany their meal, Crockett’s Tavern has multiple options to choose from with their heritage cocktail program curated by Guest Experience Managers Hunter Bernreuter and Eric Borgsmiller to pay homage to the resort’s over 50-year history. Inspired by the Fort Wilderness Railroad that once ran throughout the resort, the All Aboard! Moonshine Cocktail Flight is a sampling of our favorite moonshine cocktails featuring the Gullywhumper, Blackberry Lightning, and Spiced Appleberry Shine. The Bear-y Buckle combines Uncle Nearest 1884 Small Batch Whiskey, pure cane sugar, lemon juice, bitters, Fever-Tree Ginger Beer, and muddled blackberries for a touch of sweetness in this cocktail. The team is pleased to be serving Uncle Nearest 1884 Small Batch Whiskey, which honors the world’s first-known African American master distiller, Nearest Green. If you’ve ever wanted to try America’s first spirit, Laird’s Applejack Brandy, then the Camper’s Coupe is for you. This sip features Laird’s Applejack Brandy, orange and lemon juices, and a hint of maple syrup. Those who prefer bright and refreshing flavors will love the Meadows Cup. Settle in and enjoy this twist on a classic cocktail with Pimm’s No. 1 Liqueur Cup, Hendrick’s Gin, Minute Maid Premium Lemonade, and strawberry. Any old fashioned fans out there? The barkeep will be serving up a rotating selection of old fashioned cocktails to wet your whistle. The summer version will be a Clementine Old Fashioned with Angel’s Envy Bourbon, Hella Cocktail Co. Orange Bitters, and cane syrup garnished with a clementine wheel and Luxardo cherry. This sip is a nod to Clementine Beach at the resort. Tequila fans will be pleased to try two beverages on the menu. A nod to one of the historic camping loops at Fort Wilderness, the Quail Trail Paloma serves up Teremana Blanco Tequila with Hella Cocktail Co. Smoked Chili Bitters, grapefruit soda, and a chili-lime rim. And, of course, you’ll still be able to enjoy your porch sippin’ favorite – the Moonshine Margarita with Ole Smoky White Lightnin’ Moonshine, Triple Sec Liqueur, sweet-and-sour mix, and lime juice. I hope you’re ready for all these exciting and delicious updates coming to Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground! There is no limit to the fun, and tasty, adventures to be had at Disney Parks. 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. 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A former rocket factory in Oviedo is getting a new lease of life thanks to The Food Factory Foodie Collective. It's time to get excited Oviedo, The Food Factory Foodie Collective has finally opened the doors on its brand new uber cool foodie experience. Its been a long five years since plans were first revealed, but now The Food Factory Foodie Collective located in a former rocket factory and secret distillery during the Industrial Revolution, has now been reimagined into a distillery-inspired craft cocktail bar for all ages surrounded by a collection of 7 world cuisine micro-restaurants. The Food Factory Foodie Collective located at Oveido in the Park is now home to The 1 Cantina (Mexican), The Local Hen (American), and the Factory Bar. Coming soon will be Kai Asian Street Fare (Asian, Vietnamese and Thai), Buttercrust Pizza (Italian), Kurried (Indian), and the Shawarma Kompany (Mediterranean). The Food Factory Foodie Collective is NOT a food hall, it's a collection of restaurants with high caliber food made from each restaurant’s own full kitchen, partnered with The Factory Bar as the jewel in the center of the collective. It will be a unique place to meet, eat, drink, play games, hang out with friends, family, and your dog! Each of the Micro-Restaurants are owned by private individuals: chefs and experienced restaurateurs with an existing non-chain and non-franchise restaurant. 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. Please Note: Gotta Go Orlando is your free guide to all the amazing happenings in Orlando. Every day we offer the most up to date news and information on the best of Orlando and Central Florida. We are supported by our advertisers via digital ads, sponsored content, and affiliate links, articles may be paid for, or contain affiliate links where we could earn money if you purchase products or services via a link our site.

SeaWorld Orlando revealed that fan favourite scare zone Frozen Terror - Alive in the Ice is once again returning to this year's killer after hours Halloween event, Howl-O-Scream Orlando. Hot on the heels of announcing new haunted house Beneath the Ice: The Meltdown... SeaWorld Orlando has revealed that popular scare zone Frozen Terror - Alive in the Ice will once again return to reign frozen terror on guests at this years Howl-O-Scream event, which promises more houses, more haunts, more shows, and more screams. The brutal Arctic conditions are the least of your worries in Frozen Terror - Alive in the Ice These will be the most persistent zombies you'll ever meet. Not even the frozen Arctic wasteland can wipe these creatures, so remember that before entering this returning zone... Returning for its third year on September 8, Howl-O-Scream runs select nights through October 31, and this year Howl-O-Scream isn’t just back at SeaWorld. It’s bigger and better than ever with ALL-NEW terrors. SeaWorld have already announced that popular house, Blood Beckoning is returning this year, together with all new house, Beneath the Ice: The Meltdown... The new house is described as a game of "Would You Rather"... Where you have the option to burn from within or let the ice crystals take over your body? This year will also feature all-new scare zone, Blood Light District, whee you will walk the streets of this borough which will tempt your deepest desires. You can fight their beckoning, but you will not win. Do not be fooled by their beauty and lust. Stay too long and you will be forever bound by blood... Also returning this year is the awesome stage show, Monster Stomp... Prepare yourself for a darkly entertaining, pulse-pounding musical performance starring the one and only Jack the Ripper! SeaWorld is also bringing back many of the event’s themed bars, including Siren’s Last Call, Poison Grotto, Longshoremen Tavern and Tormented. This year, Howl-O-Scream will also include access to many of SeaWorld Orlando’s coasters including Mako, Manta and Pipeline for night-time rides. Right now SeaWorld Orlando have slashed ticket prices by up to 70%, but be quick before the offer dies... visit SeaWorld Orlando's Howl-O-Scream website. 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. Please Note: Gotta Go Orlando is your free guide to all the amazing happenings in Orlando. Every day we offer the most up to date news and information on the best of Orlando and Central Florida. We are supported by our advertisers via digital ads, sponsored content, and affiliate links, articles may be paid for, or contain affiliate links where we could earn money if you purchase products or services via a link our site.Howl-O-Scream resurfaces at SeaWorld Orlando and this year you will have nowhere to hide. Howl-O-Scream has washed ashore, and this time, the fear is everywhere.

SeaWorld Orlando has announced it's first new haunted house for this year's Howl-O-Scream Orlando. Spooky season is fast approaching and SeaWorld Orlando has revealed its first new haunted house for this years Howl-O-Scream event, which promises more houses, more haunts, more shows, and more screams. Beneath the Ice: The Meltdown... Let's play a game of "Would You Rather"...Burn from within or let the ice crystals take over your body? Expect to never return after choosing to enter this house. Good luck, you'll need it. Returning for its third year on September 8, the event runs select nights through October 31, and this year Howl-O-Scream isn’t just back at SeaWorld. It’s bigger and better than ever with ALL-NEW terrors, and now we know details on the the first horrific haunts that will be terrifying guests at this years event. SeaWorld have already announced that popular house, Blood Beckoning is returning this year, and now we know the first all new house for this year is Beneath the Ice: The Meltdown... The new house is described as a game of "Would You Rather"... Where you have the option to burn from within or let the ice crystals take over your body? Also announced last week was all-new scare zone, Blood Light District, whee you will walk the streets of this borough which will tempt your deepest desires. You can fight their beckoning, but you will not win. Do not be fooled by their beauty and lust. Stay too long and you will be forever bound by blood... Also returning this year is the awesome stage show, Monster Stomp... Prepare yourself for a darkly entertaining, pulse-pounding musical performance starring the one and only Jack the Ripper! SeaWorld is also bringing back many of the event’s themed bars, including Siren’s Last Call, Poison Grotto, Longshoremen Tavern and Tormented. This year, Howl-O-Scream will also include access to many of SeaWorld Orlando’s coasters including Mako, Manta and Pipeline for night-time rides. Right now SeaWorld Orlando have slashed ticket prices by up to 70%, but be quick before the offer dies... visit SeaWorld Orlando's Howl-O-Scream website. 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. Please Note: Gotta Go Orlando is your free guide to all the amazing happenings in Orlando. Every day we offer the most up to date news and information on the best of Orlando and Central Florida. We are supported by our advertisers via digital ads, sponsored content, and affiliate links, articles may be paid for, or contain affiliate links where we could earn money if you purchase products or services via a link our site.Howl-O-Scream resurfaces at SeaWorld Orlando and this year you will have nowhere to hide. Howl-O-Scream has washed ashore, and this time, the fear is everywhere.

Ready for your wildest road trip yet? Buckle up and take a road trip through the Wild Florida Drive-thru Safari Park where you and your family can see more than 150 exotic and native animals roaming freely. For the first time ever, Wild Florida are charging a car rate for their awesome Drive-Thru Safari!! This WILD deal will be available August 7 - 9 only, load up the whole family and fit in some last minute summer fun before school starts. ⁠ ⁠ This will be a drive-up deal only, simply mention the deal to redeem. You will not be able to pre-purchase tickets to this event. ⁠ ⁠ After you drive through the Safari, join Wild Florida for a walk through the Gator Park The gates to the drive-thru safari will open at 9 am and close at 6 pm with the last car allowed in at 5 pm. In addition to exploring the drive thru safari, there are also a variety of animal encounters and experiences you and your family will enjoy. From feeding to painting with the tallest living animals on Earth, this adventure will definitely reach new heights. To make your adventure truly one to remember, admission to our Gator Park is included with your Drive-thru Safari Park experience. Meaning… you can truly walk on the wild side during your visit. 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. Please Note: Gotta Go Orlando is your free guide to all the amazing happenings in Orlando. Every day we offer the most up to date news and information on the best of Orlando and Central Florida. We are supported by our advertisers via digital ads, sponsored content, and affiliate links, articles may be paid for, or contain affiliate links where we could earn money if you purchase products or services via a link our site.

Get ready for the return of the awesome foodie festival that’s sky-high (with a ticket that isn’t) at ICON Park Orlando THIS WEEKEND! The ICONic Sip & Savor is back at ICON Park, and now, it’s “The Great American Cookout!” The popular foodie event Sip & Savor is taking place this Sunday, July 30, from 12 - 6 pm. Enjoy chef-inspired, gourmet versions of your summer favorites, sampling flights of wine, spirits and craft beers, live musical entertainment – and your own magnificent, 400-ft. view from atop The Wheel! As a taster of what to expect, Ole Red Orlando will have Austin Smoked Brisket Sliders with Chorizo Hot Link, Vinegar Slaw, Onion Straws, White Bar-B-Que Sauce, all served on a hearty Potato Bun, while Brother Jimmys BBQ will be offering Low-Country Crawfish Boil - A mix of seafood, (crawfish, mussels & shrimp) with corn, potatoes and sausage in a Louisiana Style Cajun Spice, served with a garlic butter dipping sauce., and Tin Roof Orlando will be serving up Chicken Tinga Street Taco- Chipotle Braised Chicken, topped with cotija cheese, crema, and cilantro. We highly recommend this event, you get to try so much delicious food and beverages from some amazing restaurants located at ICON Park. This year's ICONic participating restaurants are: Ole Red Uncle Julio's Brother Jimmy's Tin Roof Orlando Gordon Ramsay Shake Shack Sloppy Joe's Buffalo Wild Wings Sugar Factory Wheelhouse Market Sip and Savor is in partnership and benefitting The Salvation Army - Orlando Area Command. Your fun will help support The Salvation Army Orlando Area Command as they work to fight hunger, provide housing, and bring hope to those in need in Orange and Osceola counties. Tickets are only $39.99 and includes your pass to the private lawn party and a ticket to The Wheel. Get your tickets now! For the very latest news and information from Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date on our socials, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, your free guide to Orlando. Please Note: Gotta Go Orlando is your free guide to all the amazing happenings in Orlando. Every day we offer the most up to date news and information on the best of Orlando and Central Florida. We are supported by our advertisers via digital ads, sponsored content, and affiliate links, articles may be paid for, or contain affiliate links where we could earn money if you purchase products or services via a link our site.

Proving that Governor Ron Desantis's hand picked Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board is not all bad, they have APPROVED property tax cuts for Walt Disney World. Today, Wednesday, July 26, 2023, the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board has met to approve property tax cuts for Walt Disney World! The property tax cuts for Walt DIsney World, and the district’s stakeholders, which includes Walt Disney World and the tenants at Disney Springs. Although what could be seen as a classic give with one hand, take away with the other, Board Chair Martin Garcia referenced the ongoing lawsuits with Disney, claiming that it would cause an increase in District costs and taxes!! So we could just be seeing taxes briefly reduced so that the can be raised again, and blame Disney... The board have made a significant cut to property taxes of almost 7%, claiming that they can afford to make the cut without affecting services due to "the elimination of government waste and abuse" which is in reference to the previous Reedy Creek Improvement District, which was the self governance body installed by Walt Disney World in 1971 to oversee the property that Walt Disney World sits on. Having now dismantled the District, Gov. DeSantis's state imposed Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board have made a number of changes since taking over, with this tax cut the most significant. The board voted today to approve the tax cut, which now requires two public hearings and a vote in September on a final budget. Today's budget also outlined the boards priorities for the district: enhancing public safety, implementing governing best practices, and prioritizing spending. In addition, the budget would increase the district’s reserve fund to include line items such as dedicated emergency response. The boar claim that taxpayer dollars would no longer be used to fund the private use of the public police force for commercial benefit. They commented in a press release, "Over the past several years, instead of using private security or hiring additional police officers, private entities have placed the financial burden on citizens by billing the district to police their property." Here is a press release that the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board released today following the meeting: Today, District Administrator Glenton Gilzean presented the FY2024 budget to the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board, which proposes significant cuts to the property tax rate. Specifically, the cut would reduce the current millage rate by nearly 7 percent without impacting core programs that serve the community. The rate cut is possible because of the elimination of government waste and abuse. “We heard from constituents loud and clear at public meetings and while out and about in the community,” said Gilzean. “They do not want their tax rates to go up. We took their concerns to heart.” He added, “The district staff has worked diligently the past few months to find ways to be good stewards of taxpayer dollars while ensuring a world-class experience for the millions of people who travel to our district from around the world. We’re proud of the result.” The millage rate is the amount of tax payable per dollar of the taxable assessed value of a property. One mill is equivalent to $1 in taxes due per $1,000 of taxable assessed property value. In FY2023, the millage rate was 13.9000. The district’s proposed millage rate for FY2024 is 12.9500, a 6.8% rate decrease. The district arrived at this rate with consideration to budget requirements and property assessments from the publicly elected tax appraisers of Orange and Osceola Counties. 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. Please Note: Gotta Go Orlando is your free guide to all the amazing happenings in Orlando. Every day we offer the most up to date news and information on the best of Orlando and Central Florida. We are supported by our advertisers via digital ads, sponsored content, and affiliate links, articles may be paid for, or contain affiliate links where we could earn money if you purchase products or services via a link our site.