Be afraid Disney, be very afraid. Is Walt Disney World loosing its grip on tourists visiting Orlando to its closest competitor, Universal Orlando? Well, the answer to that question appears to be yes! Since opening in 1971, Walt Disney World has held a very tight grip on the Orlando tourism market, here in Central Florida, Disney has always been King, every other theme park and attraction has lived in Mickey's massive shadow. Yes Orlando has Walt Disney World to thank for its unique place in world tourism, transforming the area from cattle fields to the worlds number one tourist destination, BUT, for years now the resort has been coasting, living off of former glories, putting in the minimum effort for maximum rewards. Even this week the Disney company continue to squeeze its Orlando theme parks for every last cent while falling to reinvest significantly. For years tourists have visited Walt Disney World, not really Orlando, every other theme park and attraction is only in Orlando thanks to Disney, feeding on the leftovers from the mouses plate. First and foremost the majority of visitors came for Mickey Mouse, spending the majority of their time in Walt Disney World, venturing outside the Disney bubble for a day or two visiting Universal mostly, but also SeaWorld and the area's attractions, restaurants and discount malls. But, the time being spend off Disney property is now increasing, and increasing a lot! People are increasingly turning away from Disney due to the cost of visiting in the face of constant price increases, and a lack of new attractions, we only need to look at the lacklustre 50th celebrations to see proof that Disney are not spending money in Orlando, Even their headliner new attraction for the 50th, Tron has failed to open yet and will probably still not be open when the 50th celebrations end, for a company of Disney's size that's pathetic! This ground shift started back when Universal Studios Florida added its second park, but in reality the big change was thanks to a certain Harry Potter, make no mistake Universal have a lot to thank the boy wizard for. Universal was failing in Orlando before Harry came along and cast a spell over Orlando, even selling price theme park expansion land to bring cash into the business. Now thanks to the massive success of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Universal Orlando is enjoying the benefits of investment in its Orlando parks at the expense of Walt Disney World, so much so that in the latest theme park attendance figures for 2021, released this week by the Themed Entertainment Association, Universal Orlando Resorts attendance is now actually outpacing 3 out of the 4 Disney World theme parks! This is a major ground change in Orlando, proving that Universal Orlando really is making a play for Disney's crown as the king of Orlando theme parks, and to think this is before Universal opens it's new third theme park, Epic Universe. Disney really should be afraid, they need to invest in Walt Disney World now if they want to remain the number one tourist destination in Central Florida. They have to improve their neglected Orlando parks at the very least, and what about announcing the much rumoured with theme park? Sadly Disney are not saying much, and doing even less other than increasing prices. Yes Walt Disney World is still the busiest, its still drawing huge crowds and is busier than ever BUT you can only live of past glories for so long, and when you squeeze ever last piece of profit out of something without putting any money back in, you are going to have serious problems sooner rather than later, and we're afraid for Walt Disney World, we really are! The annual report from Themed Entertainment Association continued to see park attendance throughout the country begin to recover, though not back to its pre-pandemic levels. The report, which contains estimated attendance figures, is regarded as the industry standard on attendance when many theme park operators don’t release such figures. In the report Magic Kingdom has retained its crown as the most-visited theme park in the world with an estimated 12,691,000 visitors. That’s up 80 percent from 2020, but down from the nearly 21 million estimated in 2019. But the major change for Orlando, and what should be seen as very worrying for Walt Disney World was the huge news that Universal Orlando’s two theme parks are now beating three of Disney World’s parks in attendance, for the first time ever! Here were the top ten most-attended U.S. theme parks in 2021: 1. Magic Kingdom: 12,691,000 2. Universal’s Islands of Adventure: 9,077,000 3. Universal Studios Florida: 8,987,000 4. Disney’s Hollywood Studios: 8,589,000 5. Disneyland Park: 8,573,000 6. Epcot: 7,752,000 7. Disney’s Animal Kingdom: 7,194,000 8. Universal Studios Hollywood: 5,505,000 9. Disney California Adventure: 4,977,000 10. Knott’s Berry Farm: 3,681,000 Yes, Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom remained the world's most attended theme park in 2021, but the big winner here has to be Universal Orlando, whose parks passed three of the four Walt Disney World Resort theme parks in estimated 2021 attendance. This really is great news for Universal, but surly the news should have Disney rushing to splash the cash on ensuring Walt Disney World remains king in Orlando? We're not writing this article to simply bash Disney, we love Walt Disney World, we are genuinely worried about the future of the resort. Disney has been neglecting Walt Disney for years now, cutting back on almost every department in the resort, including a lack of maintenance, poor cleanliness, and most importantly a lack of investment, plus where Disney were always at the forefront of theme park innovation that's simply not the case now. Just look at Walt Disney's latest coaster Guardians Of The Galaxy Cosmic Rewind compared to Universal's latest, Veocicoaster. Cosmic Rewind offered so much, but was for the most part a let down, while over at Universal, Velocicoaster is a breathtaking ride deserving of a world class attraction. Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge was Disney's answer to Harry Potter at Universal, but despite the money that Disney threw at the project it's still a poor second to The Wizarding World Of Harry Potter. The biggest embarrassment for Disney right now is Tron, announced as the highlight of Walt Disney World's 50th Anniversary celebrations, yet now its still not finished and almost certain to miss the party altogether, this is not acceptable, yet Disney seems to not care one little bit.. Now please don't think that we're simply bashing Disney for the sake of it, Universal have made mistakes too... Fast & Furious – Supercharged anyone? We genuinely hope that Disney sees sense and start to repair the damage they are causing Walt Disney World before it's too late. We say this as Universal Orlando is moving full steam ahead into the future with a very strong play by building it's brand new Epic Universe theme park. Yes, recently at D23 we saw Disney announced Blue Sky concepts for a re-theme of DinoLand USA at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and an expansion of Frontierland "beyond Big thunder" at Magic Kingdom, but those back of a napkin ideas in now way add up to a brand new theme park. Now, with these latest attendance figures, the question is: does attendance matter? Simply put, Disney doesn’t seem to want a lot of people in their theme parks. Revenue is very impressive, per-guest spending is through the roof, and with the latest price increases that is going to increase again. Disney is making an art out of making more money from fewer guests. they are actually proud of it, making, more money from fewer guests is their strategy and we’re seeing that play out in these attendance figures. So, does it really matter? the simple answer is YES! Yes, of course these attendance figures matter, even if Disney is able to make more money from fewer guests, that sadly means that fewer guests are making memories at Walt Disney World, fewer visitors are spending time in the resort, and even with diehard fans who will always visit Disney no matter what, the next generation will not have the same emotional attachment as families are now being forced to look at other options besides Disney. Many visitors who would have happily spent their entire Orlando vacation in Walt Disney World are choosing to go to Universal now, this is a massive change and should bot be underestimated. The clear winner here is Universal, and with Epic Universe currently under construction, Universal Orlando is poised to make a grab for Disney's Orlando crown. In the years ahead we think that these attendance figures will become the new normal as Disney forfeits it's rein as King of Orlando, unless it starts making changes now.

Cheers Orlando! The Orlando Beer Festival is coming back for its seventh year. On Saturday, November 12, head to the Milk District’s Festival Park to celebrate the most popular alcoholic beverage in the world, beer! Orlando loves beer, and the huge rise of microbreweries makes us love it even more. In fact, Orlando visitors and locals enjoy beer so much that, over the past decade, dozens of acclaimed craft breweries have popped up to quench our thirst, and the Orlando Beer Festival bring all these local breweries together ion one place for us all to sample their brews. The Orlando Beer Festival has it all, over 50 breweries serving approximately 200 different beers, and unlimited samples of said beer, yes you did read that right, unlimited samples of over 200 beers! You can sample beer from not just local Orlando breweries, but enjoy regional, and national breweries all in one awesome afternoon. Add in a large screen streaming the latest sports, live music, a dog play zone, lots of free distillery swag, food trucks, local vendors, interactive games, and not just beer, the festival will even have liquor and wine too! This is a pet friendly event, and pets are allowed here no matter their age, but people under the age of 21 are not. For tickets and more details head to the Orlando Beer Festival website. Cheers!

Visit Orlando have launched a sweepstakes that will send 12 lucky winners and their family or friends to experience Walt Disney World Resort’s 50th anniversary celebrations before it all ends on March 31, 2023. “There’s still time to enjoy the 50th anniversary celebration of the Walt Disney World Resort and experience new attractions, special events, themed anniversary park décor and more,” said Casandra Matej, president and CEO, Visit Orlando. “This sweepstakes will give an opportunity for friends and families to create cherished memories in Orlando for this once-in-a-lifetime anniversary event.” Here's the details from Visit Orlando: Calling all best friends, besties, BFFs and squads: Visit Orlando, the official tourism association for Orlando, is launching a special sweepstakes for 12 lucky winners and their three closest friends, family members or travel companions to experience the 50th Anniversary celebration of Walt Disney World Resort before it ends March 31, 2023. Each Magical Getaway includes Theme Park Tickets with Park Hopper option, a $500 value Disney Gift Card, accommodation at a deluxe Disney Resort hotel for a two-night, three-day stay, roundtrip airfare provided by Frontier Airlines, and Orlando International Airport ground transportation to and from Walt Disney World Resort. One prize package will be awarded each day for 12 days starting Dec. 6, 2022. To enter for a chance to win, all contestants must complete a short entry form and upload a photo with their favorite family members, inner circle or lifelong best friends showing off their Orlando fandom at VisitOrlando.com/magicalgetaway by Monday, Dec. 5, 2022. Here's the full prize package: One prize package will be awarded each day for 12 days from Visit Orlando starting Tuesday, Dec. 6, each to include: $250 flight vouchers for travel to Orlando on Frontier Airlines - America’s Greenest Airline for the winner and up to three guests One standard room (quad occupancy) for a three-day, two-night stay at a deluxe Walt Disney World Resort hotel for the winner and up to three guests (Resort hotel selected by Visit Orlando in its sole discretion) Three-Day Theme Park Tickets with Park Hopper option for winner and up to three guests (park reservations required) (1) $500 value Disney Gift Card for food & beverage and merchandise Visit Orlando Swag Bags Ground Transportation to/from the Orlando International Airport to Walt Disney World ®Resort for the winner and up to 3 guests

There's nowhere quite like Orlando to celebrate Halloween, from the family friendly events for the kids at Magic Kingdom and SeaWorld Orlando, to the best scare attractions in the country at Halloween Horror Nights and Scream-A-Geddon. And now to celebrate Halloween, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts is offering something very unique to celebrate the spooky season here in Orlando, four very special and frighteningly-fantastic shows, including theater, ballet and opera performances, guaranteed to send shivers down your spine. On October 15 and 16, Ballet Tessera‘s adaptation of Washington Irving’s classic 1820 tale, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, will have guests holding on to their heads as they experience America’s first bone-chilling ghost story. This supernatural tale of seduction, manipulation, suspense and superstition follows an unsuspecting hero as he faces treacherous witches, confronts his forbidden love and, of course, the deadly Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow. Orlando Ballet resurrects one of the most classic Halloween horror stories that might have guests stopping to buy garlic on their way home. From October 20 to 23, pulse-quickening theatrics will take center stage in this heart-pounding story of seduction and sacrifice, Michael Pink’s Dracula, the gothic horror story based on Bram Stoker’s 1897 novel. Dracula’s eerie world is brought to spine-tingling life with expressive movement, thrilling music, dramatic setting, lighting and romantic costuming. Opera del Sol invites guests to a night(mare) at the opera on October 28 and 29 to experience an adaptation of Engelbert Humperdinck’s Hansel & Gretel is more grim than Grimm and more creepy than classic. This twist to the beloved classic results in a horrifying tale that will leave guests wondering if everyone lives “happily ever after” after all. Opera Orlando‘s performances of The Magic Flute on October 28 and 30 will prove that the Halloween season is not just spooky but also magical. This enchanting and whimsical fairy tale about gods and heroes will transport guests to a mythical realm where a prince is pursued by a terrifying dragon, rescued by three ominous women and tasked with rescuing the daughter of an awe-inspiring sorceress from the clutches of an “evil” high priest. The story follows the prince on a hero’s journey through a treacherous brave new world, accompanied by a new friend, a magic flute and magic bells. The show, sung in German with English dialogue and supertitles, combines opera, music, dance and puppetry to tell this fantastical tale. The story unfolds in frames like an anime adventure manga (Japanese-style graphic novel); therefore, Opera Orlando encourages guests to take part in the concept by dressing in cosplay costumes (omitting masks as they are not allowed in the arts center). For more information on the world-class Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts and the wonderful shows and events it offers, visit drphillipscenter.org.

Vault Collectables in the Lakeland Antique Mall who are best know for Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando props, collectables and more from within the parks and resorts have an actual Universal Studios Monsters Cafe Electric Chair at their store right now. Sadly it's not for sale, but since the Universal Monsters Cafe has sadly closed down in Universal Studios Florida this is your chance to visit and snag some photos. This is one of the Monsters Cafe electric chairs that sat in front of the restaurant, so head on down for a thrilling electric shock (not really sadly!) The chair may not be for sale but you'll discover lots of Universal Studios props for sale including Halloween Horror Nights props. Have a look Vault Collectable's details on their Facebook Page, plus you can check out the goodies they currently have for sale on their E-Bay Page.

BOO! Isn’t this the cutest “ghost of the forest” you’ve ever seen? Walt Disney World have introduced Beni, the newest okapi at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. Named by the keeper team, Beni was born in July to mom Olivia, and the pair remain in their backstage habitat where they spend time nuzzling, nursing and bonding. Beni is the twelfth okapi born at Walt Disney World Resort and the fifth at the lodge. It’s especially exciting news as World Okapi Day is right around the corner on October 18, a day that recognizes the significance of this endangered and enigmatic species The first calf to be born at Walt Disney World Resort since 2018, he currently weighs just under 100 pounds and stands little over three feet tall from hoof to shoulder. He could eventually grow to between five and six feet tall and up to 650 pounds! Disney's animal care team is monitoring Beni and making sure he hits all the milestones of a growing okapi. In the coming months, he’ll make his debut on the Pembe Savanna – you may even catch a glimpse of him if you’re staying at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge! Beni is named in honor of a town in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the only country where endangered okapis are found. These elusive animals live in rainforests, and black-and-white stripes on their hindquarters and front legs help camouflage them among the trees. Though they look similar to zebras, they’re actually closely related to giraffes. Beni’s birth was recommended through the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ (AZA) Species Survival Plan, which ensures responsible breeding of threatened species in managed care. In addition to working with the AZA, Disney has provided long-term support to okapis in the DRC through the Okapi Conservation Project which works to protect wildlife, support communities and provide conservation education opportunities on the importance of protecting the forest for people and okapi. In 2020, the Disney Conservation Fund also recognized the Okapi Conservation Project agroforestry team with the Disney Conservation Hero award. This annual award recognizes passionate individuals and teams who are working to save wildlife and engage their communities in conservation solutions. As Walt Disney World acknowledge World Okapi Day on Oct. 18, we celebrate the joyful arrival of Beni and the collective efforts to protect this stunning and vulnerable species.

Leu Gardens has magically extended The Fairy Doors thru November 7, 2022 due to the Orlando attractions enforced closure due to damage caused by Hurricane Ian. This amazing exhibit has become a much loved Central Florida tradition, featuring twenty, one-of-a-kind, whimsical fairy doors which will inspire your child’s imaginative world of enchanted forests, secret gardens and the magic of fairies. Each door is created by a very special fairy and all you have to do is find these beautiful doors located throughout the 50-acre garden. A map of the fairy doors and a narrative of each fairy is available. This is a fun exhibit for all ages. Gather your friends and/or family to see if you can find all the fairy doors, are gone. Oh, but remember the doors only open for the fairies. Daytime garden admission applies: $15 adult, $10 child (ages 4 – 17 years) which includes the Fairy Doors. Leu Gardens’ Members and all children 3 years of age and under receive free admission. For more information check out Leu Gardens website. Each door is created by a very special fairy and all you have to do is find these beautiful doors located throughout the 50-acre gardens.

You gotta love spooky season here in Orlando, there is so much to see and do, and now STK at Disney Springs are getting in on the Halloween action too! This Halloween you can drive on over to Disney Springs in your Doom Buggy and enjoy late night fun and spooky sips at the first ever STK Masquerade Vibe Ball. STK Steakhouse is the place to be this Halloween Weekend. On the evenings of Friday, October 28 and Saturday, October 29, 2022 the ultra chic restaurant is hosting its the first EVER Masquerade VIBE Ball. The night includes a Live DJ, Costume Contest, Pumpkin & Cocktail Features, Halloween Decor and more fun and surprises through the night. Sounds good to us, oh and STK are advising that reservations are recommended! As well as the awesome new Masquerade VIBE Ball, during the months of October and November, guests can savor new, delicious, mouth-watering Pumpkin offerings at STK in Disney Springs. The new Welcome Back, Pumpkin Menu, features Pumpkin Tortellini & Dungeness Crab, Pumpkin Spiced Old Fashioned, NEW Pumpkin Spiced Espresso Martini and delicious Pumpkin Pie! PUMPKIN SPICED OLD FASHIONED – $21 woodford reserve – fresh pumpkin – pumpkin pie syrup maple syrup – cinnamon – nutmeg – black walnut bitters star anise – brown sugar rim PUMPKIN SPICED ESPRESSO MARTINI- $21 new amsterdam vodka – espresso – pumpkin pie syrup cream – cinnamon & brown sugar rim PUMPKIN TORTELLINI & DUNGENESS CRAB- $59 sage butter – champagne confit mushrooms pecorino – pine nuts PUMPKIN PIE- $12 caramelized pepitas – whipped ginger cream crunchy toffee

Great news from the City of Orlando as they have announced that the iconic Swan Boats return to Lake Eola today, Saturday 15 October, 2022 after being temporarily closed due to storm damage from Hurricane Ian. The ever popular Lake Eola Swan Boats will return today 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Be sure to add this experience to your list of things to do here in Orlando. Seriously, you haven’t really lived until you’ve taken a voyage across Lake Eola on a swan paddle boat, you can view the park from the lake and enjoy the fountain up close. Each boat holds up to four passengers and can be rented Tuesday - Sunday from 10 am to 7 pm. Weather permitting. After your ride, take a walk around the park to see five different species of swans. They have strict diets, so use the coin-operated feeders near the playground on the east side of the lake and Ting Pavilion if you want to feed them. Lake Eola Park is located in the heart of Downtown Orlando. The Swan Boat Rides do not take reservations, and are available first-come, first-served, weather permitting. Just visit the swan boat dock located across from Relax Grill on the west side of Lake Eola Park.

With much speculation that Disney Vacation Club members are unhappy at the lack of special offering for them recently at Walt Disney World, its been announced that Disney will be hosting a complimentary Disney Vacation Club event called Halloween Meet & Treat on several dates later this month. The Halloween Meet & Treat will be hosted inside the Art Deco ballroom of the Atlantic Dance Hall at Disney's BoardWalk An description of the events provided by Disney reads: Gather as a community inside the Atlantic Dance Hall on Disney’s BoardWalk to pose for festive photos with Halloween-costumed Disney Characters and enjoy a sweet treat during this complimentary Disney Vacation Club event, presented as part of Membership Magic. The Halloween Meet & Treat will be held on the 21st, 22nd, 28th, and 29th October. This event is only for eligible Disney Vacation Club members with a qualifying Walt Disney World Resort hotel reservation with no registration required.

What with ever so slightly smaller crowds, cooler temperatures and a wealth of special events, fall is an amazing time to visit and be in Orlando. Fall festivities have already begun around these parts, and this year you can expect bigger and better events than ever before! Enjoy pumpkin patches, corn mazes, fall arts festivals, and more, all right here in beautiful Central Florida, the only place to enjoy a pumpkin flavoured coffee in the heat of fall! Fall on the Farm Every Saturday & Sunday In October JW Marriott Orlando, Grand Lakes, Central Florida Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32837 The beautiful 500-acre resort, Grande Lakes Orlando, home to The Ritz-Carlton Orlando and JW Marriott Orlando, is hosting Fall on the Farm every Saturday and Sunday in October from 10am - 3pm. Grande Lakes Orlando’s Fall on the Farm features family-friendly offerings celebrating the season, all taking place at Whisper Creek Farm, an 18,000-square-foot farm located on-property at Grande Lakes Orlando. Enjoy Hayride, pumpkin picking, and pumpkin carving, painting workshops with the resort’s Olympic medalist and two-time world champion culinary artist and carver, Victor Dagatan. The list of activities goes on... arts and crafts, corn hole, maze, and family games. Plus, purchase a taste of Grande Lakes Orlando at the farmers market with locally produced and homemade items such as honey, surplus beer, jams, BBQ sauces & rubs, plus popcorn. Grande Lakes Orlando’s Director of Fly Fishing, Captain Mark Benson will be sharing fun facts about fishing and how to properly set up a fishing line and lure. The Master Falconer will visit between 12:00-12:30 pm so guests will have an opportunity to see a falcon and learn about falconry school. For more details check out the official website. Southern Hill Farms Fall Festival Now Through November 13 Southern Hill Farms, 16651 Schofield Rd. Clermont, FL 34714 What fall adventure would be complete without mouth-watering apple cider doughnuts, jolly Jumbo Jack carving pumpkins, corn maze fun, live music and s’mores around the fire pits? Admission tickets must be purchased online in advance; admission payments will NOT be accepted at the farm. Get all the details here. Scott’s Maze Adventures Now Through December 11, Saturdays & Sundays Long and Scott Farms, Mount Dora 32757 This year’s theme is the Pirates of the Corn Maze! Get lost in this 7-acre corn maze or the half-acre mini maze while learning about pirates throughout history. In addition, enjoy the fall festival, farm tours, pumpkin patch, giant playground and the brand-new game in the tree maze. Get the details and tickets here. Sunsational Farms Fall Festival Saturdays, October 15 & 22 Sunsational Farms, 40541 Roger Giles Road, Umatilla 32784 Visit the farm for some family fun this Fall. Their iconic Big Orange will be transformed into a big ol’ Jack-o-Lantern. A perfect photo opportunity for a unique, Central Florida picture. Enjoy carnival games, the bee train, bounce houses, face painting, pumpkin patch including U-PICK MINI PUMPKINS and Sunflowers, Check out the website here. Pumpkin Patch & Ponies Festival Now Through October 31 Painted Oaks Academy, Lake Pickett Road Orlando, FL 32820 Here’s some good old-fashioned outside fun for the whole family! On weekends, families can enjoy music, vendors, a petting zoo, food and pony rides. For more details check out the Painted Oaks Academy website. Amber Brooke Farms Annual Fall Festival Now Through October 31 36111 N CR 44A Eustis, FL 32736, and 3250 NE 140th Ave, Williston, FL 32696 Amber Brooke Farms is excited to welcome you to their second annual Fall Festival. Enjoy lunch and fresh baked goods at the farm, as well as fall- slushes, local craft beers, and wine. They offer a gorgeous pumpkin patch with unique pumpkin varieties. They have tons of kid’s activities, with special entertainment each weekend and live music for the whole family to experience this fall. They have a maze in addition to u-pick sunflowers and u-pick zinnias. Check out the website for more details. Pig On The Pond Festival October 14 – 16 Waterfront Park, Clermont 34711 This three-day community festival is a family-friendly event that features a carnival, pig racing, dachshund racing, a BBQ contest for restaurants and kids, live entertainment, a kid’s zone, a chili cookoff, a prince and princess parade, spectacular fireworks and live music. Discover the details right here. Apopka's Fall Family Festival October 20 – 23 Kit Land Nelson Park, Apopka 32703 The annual Apopka festival includes carnival rides, live music, food, vendors and more. Check out the details here. Showcase of Citrus Pumpkin Ponderosa Now Through November 24th 5010 US Highway 27m Clermont 34714 Join Showcase Of Citrus for their 4th annual event to pick your perfect pumpkin, take great family photos, and enjoy various activities! Come spend time together outdoors, and make some wonderful memories. They have adult and children beverages, as well as some new, fun, and exciting adventures! Their activities are fun and affordable for all to enjoy. Free admission and free parking! Check out the details here. Hometown Harvest: A Fall Festival Saturday, October 29 Central Winds Park, Winter Springs 32708 Celebrate fall at the 16th Annual Halloween Harvest! From free hayrides to live musical performances, this event hosts a large collection of fun activities. Various vendors will be available with food, drink and other goods. Kids can also enjoy the Hay Play area and pumpkin painting! Get all the details right here. Fall Festival & Pumpkin Patch Sunday, October 30 Santa’s Farm, Huff Road Eustis 32736 This pumpkin patch has plenty of photo spots, a petting zoo, hayrides, the Jolly Acres play area, a bar & grill, pony rides and much more. Weekends through October 30th and Thursdays and Fridays in October, get out of the house and play on the farm! October 29th & 30th – Trick or Treat stations will be set up throughout the farm. Put on your family friendly costumes and join us. Pumpkins are fresh picked, and then displayed in a shaded lot to help preserve their freshness. Pumpkins are priced by size, and most range between $3 and $13 Check out the details here. Partin Ranch Corn Maze Now Through November 6 5595 N Canoe Creek Rd, Kenansville 34739 Take a stroll through this years crop trails, with 5 acres to enjoy! Other activities include the Pumpkin Patch, the Barrel Train, the Ranch Animals, plus a variety of activities for kids and adults alike. Throughout the grounds, you'll find things like our gigantic corn boxes, Corn Hole games, Duck Races, and many more activities to keep everyone entertained. Oh and don't forget the kiddie Zip-Lines Hay Rides, and more. Get all the details here. Mount Dora Craft Fair October 22 - 23 230 W. 4th Ave Mount Dora 32757 Held on the streets of historic downtown Mount Dora, the Mount Dora Craft Festival features more than 400 of the best exhibitors in the country ready to show and sell their fine and fun crafts at the 36th annual event. Festival food, music, beer and wine tasting for adults and a free kid zone for the kids will round out the event. Get the details here. 51st Annual Fall Fiesta in the Park November 5th & 6th Lake Eola Park, Orlando 32801 Central Florida's longest-running tradition returns for its 51st year! Bring the family as hundreds of amazing artists, crafters, and food vendors take over the streets around Lake Eola Park! Get the details here. Hastings Ranch & Farm Fall Festival 1550 Dolphin Dr, St Cloud, FL 34771 Hastings Ranch and Farm Fall Festival is open the last three weekends of October from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The festival features Hay Rides, Corn Maze, Pedal Cars, Duck Races, Corn Box, Barrel Train, Bounce Houses, Live Music , and a Pumpkin Patch.

Here we go again, today, Saturday October 16, the cost of Disney Genie+ has increased yet again at Walt Disney World! Disney sure are loving the new variable, date based pricing, having continued to increase the cost since announcing the new variable pricing on Tuesday October 11. The cost before the variable pricing was introduced was $15.00 per guest, on Wednesday, October 12, Genie+ was being sold for $20.00 per guest, an increase of five dollars. And now, the cost of Disney Genie+ has increased from $20 to $22 today, indicating that the cost of Disney Genie+ will increase on the busy weekends, and keep on increasing. How high can the price go? Right now the maximum price announced is $22, so we can rest easy that the price can't increase any more for now, BUT this is only guaranteed until October 31, when the price could and probably will increase again, especially as the busy holiday season is nearly upon us. The only surprise today is Individual Lightning Lane prices, surprisingly only Rise of the Resistance has increased its pricing for the weekend. Perhaps Disney are making enough money on the Genie+ price increase!