The excitement keeps on building for the grand opening of the all-new Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind roller coaster. The brand new attraction is less than two months away, and the Walt Disney World Resort has unveiled additional information about this highly-anticipated EPCOT attraction. Walt Disney Imagineer Zach Riddley shared the details on Instagram. "Today, we were able to reveal to our EPCOT Cast the new costumes that our Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Cast Members will be wearing as they invite us to experience the Wonders of Xandar. Like all our experiences, our Cast have a role in our story." "In this experience our Cast will be emissaries of Xandar as members of the Nova Corps, helping Guests along their adventure through the attraction. The costumes pull from style, color and iconography we have only gotten glimpses of within the Nova Corps and the world of Xandar. Now we get to step into this world for the very first time." "This is yet another milestone in our journey that is leading to May 27th as we are thrilled to be opening this attraction for our Guests soon!"

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay has announced an egg-citing weekend of fun for the Easter holiday weekend. The popular Florida theme park will host family activities, animal interactions, story time with Sesame Street friends, and for the first time in the parks history, an egg hunt. The events will be happening both Saturday and Sunday during select times. During the all-new egg hunt, guests ages 12 and under can search for eggs around the park’s Festival Field. The activity will happen twice per day, once for specific age groups. Kids 8 and under can search for eggs between 1 p.m. and 1:20 p.m., while children ages 9-12 can participate between 1:40 p.m. and 2 p.m. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay will also have a golden egg hunt happening around the park. When a guest finds all 40 eggs, they will get a special prize. Over in the park’s Sesame Street Safari of Fun, smaller guests can enjoy a special Easter story from some of the park’s Sesame Street friends. The show happens at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the park’s Sunny Day Theater. Some of the park’s animals are also getting in on the Easter fun. During select times of day, animal care specialists will be on hand to talk about the animals as they receive special animal enrichments in their habitats. Busch Gardens said on its website that these types of activities help stimulate animals’ minds, sense of smell and foraging ability as they explore their habitats for holiday treats as a special addition to their daily nutritionist-curated diets. Saturday, April 16 Serengeti Plain: All day. Chimps: 11 a.m. Kangaroos & Wallabies: 2 p.m. Sunday, April 17 Elephants: 11 a.m. Penguins: 11 a.m. Gorillas: 11 a.m. Aldabra Tortoises: 1:30 p.m. Kangaroos & Wallabies: 2 p.m. New Easter-inspired merchandise will also be available to purchase at the Xcursions and Painted Camel gift shops. Visitors can also purchase new Easter pins the Emporium and Painted Camel as well as participate in a special pin trading event on Friday outside Xcursions. A special cookie decorating kits will also be on sale at Abby’s Cadabby’s Treasure Hut. Plus, in addition to the Easter festivities, visitors can also enjoy the Food & Wine Festival, which features outdoor concerts. The three acts scheduled to perform this weekend include Sugar Ray on April 2, Sister Hazel on April 3 and Latin Explosion (a tribute to Santana, Gloria Estefan and Selena) on April 4. Click here to learn more about Busch Gardens Tampa Bay.

Life is sweet being in Orlando, and an annual favorite returns soon! The Sideline Wine and Dine at Camping World Stadium is back and bringing delicious cupcakes and cakes for you to savor and devour. Snag your tickets now and eat your heart out on April 29, you know you want to! Orlando's most popular bars and eateries will take over the Camping World Stadium clubs and suites on Friday, April 29, at 7 p.m., with the return of the annual Sideline Wine and Dine fundraiser. Come sample fine wines, craft beers and delectable dishes from dozens of local favorites, with proceeds benefiting the Florida Citrus Sports Foundation's continued K-8 educational efforts in The Communities of West Lakes near Camping World Stadium. Wine and Dine takes place on Friday, April 29, 2022 between 6:00 and 10:00 PM The location is Camping World Stadium, Citrus Bowl Place, Orlando, FL 32805

Get ready to unlock your “inner ninja” and showcase your Ninja skills during LEGO NINJAGO Days in May at LEGOLAND Florida. Enjoy exclusive in-park activities PLUS meet-and-greets where you can “become the ninja.”Lego Ninjago Days returns to Legoland Florida this month with characters and shows. Are you ready to take on the challenge? Think like a ninja, move like a ninja, train like a ninja. LEGO NINJAGO Days is going to have warrior-ready shows to transform you and your family to elemental masters! The event begins April 30 and will run for each weekend through May 22. On event days, park visitors can enjoy a variety of activities, including character meet-and-greets, ninja-themed shows and more. Your favorite Ninjas are coming, and they want to meet you! Yes, that is right, you can meet them! Strike your best ninja pose and snap a selfie with the elemental masters! It is time for you to become a ninja warrior too! Throughout the day, young visitors can master their ninja skills through interactive experiences. After collecting the elemental power stickers, they can complete their training with Master Wu in a new show called “Ceremony of the Elements.” The event will also feature a live drumming show called “Earth Beats” and a Lego brick-building activity. There will also be themed treats and snacks such as Master Wu’s Spicy Korean BBQ chicken sandwich and Ninja Star ice cream. LEGO NINJAGO Days at LEGOLAND Florida take place on April 30 - May 1, 7-8, 14-15, 21-22 Lego Ninjago activities are all included with park admission. For more information, visit legoland.com/florida.

It's time to get excited as the brand new Terminal C, the soon-to-be completed South terminal at Orlando International Airport, is nearing completion! MCO have given everyone a sneak peek at just what's inside the brand new terminal, where passengers will board planes across 15 gates. The new terminal is very impressive, with it's signature glass ceiling, with Orlando's bright sunshine pouring in everywhere. New airport CEO Kevin Thibault said Terminal C will deliver “beyond” the “Orlando experience.” “International arrivals are going to come up through these different corridors and they can see the sunshine when they come out here and really know that they’re in the Sunshine State,” Thibault said. “They’re going to get the whole Orlando experience right away.” The $2.8 billion terminal will rely heavily on the latest technology. A giant interactive LED wall will help pass the time while automated screening will save time. At the TSA checkpoint, the baggage bins will always be moving, connected by a continuous conveyor belt to avoid bin pileups. The 15 new gates will be equipped with boarding pass readers and even facial recognition to speed up boarding. Every single piece of checked luggage will be shuttled in its own yellow bin, tagged with a tracker so passengers can drop off their luggage early and airlines can tell them exactly where their bag is at any moment. Baggage claim will be at the top of the terminal, not the bottom, right after getting off the plane so passengers can grab their luggage and go. The entire terminal will be connected with a bridge to the new Intermodal facility housing Brightline trains to South Florida. “We’re leveraging that technology to streamline the experience at least when they’re here in our terminal,” Thibault said. The old North terminal was built to handle only 24 million passengers per year and has been stretched to accommodate 50 million, according to Thibault. MCO is the busiest airport in Florida and an industry trade group just named it the 7th busiest in the world. Terminal C will handle up to 12 million passengers per year when it opens. As part of Phase 1 completion, an additional four gates will be added to the existing 15. Rental cars, however, will not be available at Terminal C. Passengers will be bussed directly to the rental car counters at the North terminal or can take the tram. Right now some 1,500 workers are on site daily to finish Terminal C by “the summer.” with no exact opening date known at this time.

Just Salad is coming to Orlando, the fast casual concept serves real food at an affordable price, offering salads, wraps, warm bowls, avocado toast, and more. The company founded in 2006 in New York City and now with nearly 50 locations making it's way to Central Florida, with a restaurant opening at 415 South Orange Avenue. No details are available on an opening timescale but we're looking forward to trying the food! Just Salad, features a reusable bowl, where you can return with your bowl time and time again for the freshest of salads feature ingredients like fresh organic and non-GMO produce, grass-fed beef, sustainable seafood, and antibiotic-free chicken. You can order a chef-designed salad or wraps for delivery. Or create your own by choosing your greens, proteins, essentials, and as many toppings as you want. Dressing on the side? Just select that option, and it's done. In cold weather, warm up with a bowl of healthy soup, or fuel your hot-weather workout with a smoothie made from delicious ingredients like Greek yogurt and almond milk.

Scooter’s Coffee is coming to Central Florida, with multiple franchise locations planned in Orlando. The Scooter’s Coffee brand has recently announced plans with two separate franchisee's to open locations in Orlando. SAFl Brew, LLC, with Spencer Ashburn as its leader is opening a location at 3009 W. Oak Ridge Road, which will be just off of S John Young Parkway. Plus, in a separate deal, Josh Skinner, is planning a total of three units, with the first coming to East Colonial Drive. Scooter's Coffee was founded in 1998 in Nebraska by couple Don and Linda Eckles, the drive-thru coffee concept has spread its roots across the country. Currently, there are over 300 stores open in 20 states.In 1998, Scooter’s Coffee was born. Co-founders Don and Linda Eckles began an amazing journey when they opened their first drive-thru coffeehouse in Bellevue, Nebraska. Their keys to success: find a great location and stay committed to high-quality drinks, speed of service, and a BIG smile. Drinks include hot brews with names such as Caramelicious, Candy Bar Latte and Turtle Latte. Iced drinks include Strawberry Acid Quencher, Butterscotch Cold Foam, and Kiwi-Lime Prickly pear Quencher! Smoothies, teas, fish fruit drinks, and a choice of food including burritos are also on the menu.

Island H2O water park in Kissimmee has announced a great new deal on its season passes. For a limited time only, the water park is offering it's Splash Pass for only $59.99 per person. The pass offers amazing value and is valid for unlimited visits to the park all season, with no blockout dates. “With the costs of camps, babysitting and vacations increasing, the spring and summer seasons can be an expensive time for families,” Island H2O water park general manager Jim Kunau said in a statement. “Our Splash Pass offers a great option for families looking for affordable ways to disconnect and get outdoors as often as they like without having to break the bank.” Island H2O is Orlando's most immersive and technologically advanced water park, located next to Margaritaville Resort Orlando! For those looking to add a little "thrill" to their day, the park offers over 20 experiences, including several exhilarating drop slides, a lazy river, a wave pool, a children’s area to ensure fun for the whole family. For more information, visit islandh2olive.com

Orlando based International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions president and CEO Hal McEvoy is retiring from the trade association next year. McEvoy’s retirement will take effect April 1, 2023, according to Tuesday’s news release. “Hal has done a tremendous job leading this association through some truly exciting and unprecedented times,” said Ken Whiting, 2022 IAAPA chairman and president of Whiting’s Foods at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, in a statement. “Under Hal’s leadership, organization completed the headquarters relocation from Alexandria to Orlando, worked with the Board and Relocation Task Force to design and build the new headquarters building, and grew membership and total revenues to all-time highs in 2019," the statement continued. McEvoy first joined the Orlando-based association in 2017 when he was hired as its chief financial officer. He was named interim president and CEO of IAAPA in February 2018. In October of that year he was selected to be president and CEO. Prior to IAAPA, McEvoy started his career as a part-time accounting clerk at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay in 1975. He worked his way up through the company, eventually becoming vice president of finance for Busch Gardens Williamsburg. In 2012, McEvoy moved to Orlando to be the corporate vice president of internal audit and compliance for SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment. IAAPA, founded in 1918, is the global association for the attractions industry. It holds the IAAPA Expo every year in Orlando. IAAPA said it will conduct a global search for McEvoy’s replacement.

Get ready to party Orlando as Mr. Worldwide himself, Pitbull, has announced a brand new North America Tour starting this summer, proclaiming that you 'Can't Stop Us Now.' The 50+ date 'Can't Stop Us Now' tour rolls into Orlando on Sunday, October 16 with a return to Pitbull's home state of Florida, where there are only two shows currently on the tour, the Orlando date and Fort Myers. Pitbull's Orlando return will feature Iggy Azalea as the featured guest. Pitbull headlines the Amway Center on on Sunday, Oct. 16 with Iggy Azalea and openers the SiriusXM Globalization DJs. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, April 15 at 10 a.m. THE LATEST AMWAY CENTER CONCERTS & EVENTS This year sees a glittering choice of headliners all bringing their arena tours to Amway Center. For more details, and to book tickets go to the Amway Center website. Stars on Ice April 16, 2022 The 2022 Stars on Ice tour will put fans front and center to experience the best of the U.S. Figure Skating team competing in Beijing, China. Nathan Chen, three-time and reigning World Champion, Olympic Bronze Medalist, and five-time and reigning U.S. Champion, is joined by a star-studded cast on the 2022 Tour including two-time U.S. Champion Alysa Liu; Olympic Bronze Medalist and U.S. Champion Jason Brown; World Bronze Medalist and three-time U.S. Silver Medalist Vincent Zhou; three-time World Medalists and three-time U.S. Champions Madison Hubbell & Zachary Donohue; two-time World Medalists and two-time U.S. Champions Madison Chock & Evan Bates; plus crowd-favorite, Olympic Bronze Medalist and U.S. Champion Mirai Nagasu. 2022 Olympians & U.S. Champions – Mariah Bell, Karen Chen, and Alexa Knierim & Brandon Frazier will also be featured in the show! Visit www.starsonice.com for future cast and guest skater announcements. Journey with special guests Toto April 21, 2022 One of the most legendary rock bands of all time, Journey, is bringing their Freedom Tour 2022 to Amway Center. The diamond-selling Rock & Roll Hall of Famers will take the stage on April 21, 2022 with their catalog of global chart-topping hits, including "Don't Stop Believin”, "Any Way You Want It", "Faithfully", "Lights" and more. Roberto Carlos April 23, 2022 Roberto Carlos returns to Orlando's Amway Center on Saturday, April 23, 2022! Elton John April 27, 2022 The iconic singer and pianist continues his Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour. Expect a night of non stop hits, including "Tiny Dancer," "Rocket Man," "Bennie and the Jets" and the title track from his landmark 1973 album "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" that gives the tour its name. Ricardo Arjona May 6, 2022 Ricardo Arjona is bringing the most anticipated tour of 2022 to Orlando's Amway Center on May 6, 2022. More than a million and a half music lovers experienced his previous CIRCO SOLEDAD tour live and more than 3 million fans witnessed HECHO A LA ANTIGUA, the most watched streaming concert in the history of Ibero-American music. J Balvin May 14, 2022 J Balvin returns to Orlando's Amway Center on May 14. The Colombian reggaetón singer and rapper who is perhaps the biggest name in contemporary Latin music along with Bad Bunny (who he guested on the No. 1 Cardi B hit “I Like It” with and released the collaborative album “Oasis” with) tours following the release of his solo album “Jose”. Maverick City Music & Kirk Franklin with Jonathan McReynolds and Housefires June 2, 2022 Maverick City Music and Kirk Franklin are coming to Amway Center with their Kingdom Tour on June 2, 2022. Juan Luis Guerra June 4, 2022 Juan Luis Guerra returns to Orlando's Amway Center on June 4, 2022. New Kids on the Block with special guests Salt-N-Pepa, Rick Astley and En Vogue July 10, 2022 Multiplatinum selling pop super-group New Kids On The Block are coming to Amway Center on July 10! Joining them on The MixTape Tour 2022 are their friends Salt-N-Pepa, Rick Astley and En Vogue as legendary special guests. Tickets are on sale now! Freestyle Explosion Throwback Jam July 16, 2022 The biggest names in freestyle music collaborate performing their biggest rhythmic dance hits during the Freestyle Explosion Throwback Jam here on Sat, July 16. The biggest names in freestyle music, including the King of Freestyle Stevie B., the Queen of Freestyle Lisa Lisa, female pop sensations Exposé and Cover Girls, throwback legendsMontell Jordan and 69 Boys and freestyle icons TKA and many more perform their biggest hits during Freestyle Explosion Throwback Jam. Swedish House Mafia July 31, 2022 Global supergroup Swedish House Mafia, consisting of Axwell, Steve Angello, and Sebastian Ingrosso, have announced their Paradise Again World Tour 2022, the band's first proper run since 2012 and follows on the heels of their 2022 Coachella headlining announcement. Long revered by their fans for their bombastic live performances, the band's previous outing, One Last Tour, sold over 1,000,000 tickets. Produced by Live Nation, the 44-date international tour launches on Friday, July 29 in Miami, including a stop at Orlando's Amway Center on July 31, 2022. Pepe Aguilar Jaripeo Sin Fronteras Tour August 21, 2022 Pepe Aguilar will be here at Amway Center on Aug 21 for his Jaripeo Sin Fronteras Tour with special guests Angela Aguilar, Leonardo Aguilar, and Antonio Aguilar Jr! Roger Waters August 25, 2022 AEG Presents/Concerts West is pleased to announce the new dates for Roger Waters' This Is Not A Drill Tour in the Summer of 2022. Waters plays 36 shows across the U.S. and Canada and includes a visit at Orlando's Amway Center on August 25, 2022. Daddy Yankee August 26, 2022 The 45-year-old “King of Reggaeton” is retiring from music after his upcoming La Ultima Vuelta World Tour. Daddy Yankee La Ultima Vuelta World Tour is at Orlando's Amway Center on August 26. The Killers with special guest Johnny Marr September 14, 2022 The Killers return to the road after the release of their seventh studio album, entitled Pressure Machine. The tour will also celebrate the critically acclaimed album Imploding The Mirage that was released in 2020. The Killers will be joined by special guest Johnny Marr. Hitting the road with 2 albums worth of new music and a much-loved catalogue of global hits, this is a show you won’t want to miss when The Killers bring their Imploding the Mirage Tour to Orlando’s Amway Center on September 14, 2022. Kevin Hart September 16, 2022 Kevin Hart embarks on his 2022 stand-up comedy tour called “Reality Check” that will have him traveling all over North America, including a date at Amway Center on September 16. This will be Hart’s first major tour in over four years! Camilo September 18, 2022 Colombian singer-songwriter Camilo embarks on his very first arena tour of North America, and will be here at Amway Center on Sept 18 in 2022. Dubbed the “Camilo - North American Tour 2022," hear him performing songs like “Bebé,” “Ropa Cara,” and the chart-topping “Vida de Rico” live. Florence And The Machine September 2, 2022 Florence and the Machine are set to play at the Amway Center on September 23. The band's new album Dance Fever was recorded in London when Welch and the rest of the world were in lockdown during the pandemic. According to a press release, the album consists of some things Florence missed when cooped up for months: clubbing, dancing, festivals, and being with her loved ones. Wisin & Yandel October 1, 2022 Wisin & Yandel will be here at Amway Center on Oct 1 for their La Ultima Misión Tour! This tour will be the final tour dates as a duo, celebrating the duo’s newest album (of the same name) and 19 years together. Ben Platt October 6, 2022 The Ben Platt ‘Reverie’ tour is coming to Orlando in 2022. This performance will feature the Broadway star and original cast of Dear Evan Hansen singing some of the most popular songs from his first album, as well as new tunes he’s been working on for years. Shawn Mendes with special guest Tate McRae October 12, 2022 GRAMMY-nominated, multi-platinum singer/songwriter Shawn Mendes is bringing his 2022 “Wonder: The World Tour” to Amway Center on October 12, 2022! Shawn will be joined by Tate McRae at his show here in Orlando. Trevor Noah October 15, 2022 Comedian and Emmy-winning “The Daily Show” host Trevor Noah returns to the Pacific Amphitheatre stage this year with his new tour, Back to Abnormal. Noah is the most successful comedian in Africa and is the host of the Emmy® Award-winning “The Daily Show” on Comedy Central. Under Noah, “The Daily Show with Trevor Noah” has broken free from the restraints of a 30-minute linear show, producing engaging social content, award-winning digital series, podcasts and more for its global audience. The Trevor Noah show Pitbull Sunday, October 16 Get ready to party Orlando as Mr. Worldwide himself, Pitbull, has announced a brand new North America Tour starting this summer, proclaiming that you 'Can't Stop Us Now.' The 50+ date 'Can't Stop Us Now' tour rolls into Orlando on Sunday, October 16 and will feature Iggy Azalea as the featured guest. We will be bringing you the latest from the Amway Center right here on gottagoorlando.com

Great news Orlando, the popular local restaurant, New York Bagel and Deli is moving into Colonialtown. The bagel chain currently has multiple Central Florida locations including Celebration, Kissimmee, Margaritaville, St. Cloud, and Winter Garden. New York Bagel and Deli specialize in breakfast and lunch items, pizza, smoked fish, salads, Italian sweets, and of course bagels. They will be opening in a former Subway restaurant space at 2008 E. Colonial Drive.

Spring has arrived at Walt Disney World, and the Easter egg display tradition at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa has made its triumphant return, much to the delight of guests and cast! For over two decades, the culinary cast have been creating these chocolate egg-shaped masterpieces, which display their creative talents and meticulous attention to detail with each and every egg-cellent creation. “This Easter egg was something very special for me to create in honor of my family, especially my nanny who is from Colombia,” Yadira Camacho, pastry cook, said. “And being able to share this amazing story through chocolate with our guests was something I’ll never forget.” From beloved Disney characters and movies to attractions and more, Disney cast created sketches, gathered materials, and helped each other plan for weeks before the display was unveiled. Each cast member developed their own ways of deliciously depicting some of our favorite Disney stories. “I chose ‘Luca’ as the theme of my egg because I felt very connected to the story,” Juan Jimenez Abreu, chef assistant, said. “I’m an immigrant and came here from Venezuela five years ago. These characters were exploring a new community and discovering themselves and I really related to that; I wanted our guests to see my egg and feel the emotion I felt when watching the characters grow throughout the movie.” In addition to being very personal to our cast, these eggs display their skills with special hand-crafted techniques like chocolate sculpting, cocoa butter painting and intricate edible decorating. Where else but Disney do you get to show off your talents and create such stunning edible artwork that delivers magical experiences to our guests visiting from around the world? By far the largest egg this year is the Cinderella royal stagecoach. Our cast created this egg in honor of the Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Celebration and the magnificent EARidescent transformation of Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom Park. “Cinderella is a childhood favorite of mine,” Fabiola Vidal, chef assistant, said. “For this egg, I took inspiration from several of Cinderella’s stagecoaches across property to create this large-scale chocolate version, even adding edible gold paint and a special 50th Anniversary celebration license plate worthy of a princess.” Want to eggs-plore more of Walt Disney World Resort during the Easter holiday? The hunt is on, hop on over to Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa and Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resort lobbies to check out their cast Easter egg displays through April 18 as well as the fourth floor of Disney’s Contemporary Resort for their cast Easter egg display through April 20. If the artistry of eggs inspires you, perhaps you are ready to take the next step in your culinary career? Discover a variety of culinary opportunities available to join our team here at Disney! Visit DisneyCulinary.com to learn more and apply today!