Osceola Heritage Park located in Kissimmee, is the only venue in Central Florida that has 195 wide open acres, an indoor arena, outdoor stadium, and events center. Osceola Heritage Park hosts a vast array of outdoor and indoor events and entertainment, music festivals, trade shows, conventions, rodeos and much more. So what's happening soon, let's check out the entertainment and events coming soon to Osceola Heritage Park: Coming Soon To Osceola Heritage Park October 16th, 2022 Florida Extreme Motor Expo This event is for all car show fans! Over $3,000 in cash prizes, live music and entertainment for the whole family! Oct 21 - Oct 23, 2022 Country Thunder Florida Country Thunder Florida host the largest gathering of country music stars in Florida! Bring a tent or an RV - this three day festival has plenty of camping along with a world-class lineup of country stars including Jason Aldean and Chris Young. October 28th, 2022 Myriam Hernandez En Concierto Myriam Hernandez is a Chilean singer-songwriter and television presenter. She is known throughout the Spanish-speaking world for her romantic ballads. Her first time-ever live in concert will be Friday, October 28, 2022, at 8pm at the Silver Spurs Arena in Kissimmee, Florida. November 12th, 2022 Kicks & Cards Convention The Kicks and Cards Convention is a Buy/Sell/Trade convention that encapsulates both hobbies of sneakers & trading cards. November 19th, 2022 NAGA Florida Grappling Championship The North American Grappling Association (NAGA) is the world’s largest mixed grappling tournament with over 700,000 competitors worldwide. NAGA tournaments offer both no-gi and gi (BJJ) divisions. On Saturday, November 19, 2022, NAGA comes to Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee, Florida for the NAGA Orlando Grappling Championship. December 14th, 2022 Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland is a must-see holiday event to usher in the magic of the season. Igniting joy and wonder to your theater like never before, Wonderland is an all-new musical journey that will transport audiences to a magical land far away for a fun-filled holiday-themed show experience they will never forget. Audiences will be dazzled by the acrobats, aerialists, hilarious hijinks, and holiday cheer. The show blends the spellbinding grace and daredevil athleticism of today’s greatest circus performers with a musical mix of timeless seasonal favorites. Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland is an unforgettable experience for the entire family to enjoy a world-class circus experience infused with the holiday classics we all love. January 4th - January 15th, 2023 MECUM Kissimmee 2023 Mecum Kissimmee is the worlds largest collector car auction. Bidders can register in advance and receive a discount, plus reduced rate tickets can also be purchased in advance on the official MECUM website. January 25th, 2023 Jeff Dunham: Still Not Canceled Jeff Dunham returns to the Silver Spurs Arena at Osceola Heritage Park on January 25, 2023. His last show at the Arena was a sell-out and his return has long been anticipated. Jeff has appeared on the Late Show with David Letterman, Comedy Central Presents, and The Tonight Show. He has six specials that run on Comedy Central: Arguing with Myself, Spark of Insanity, Jeff Dunham's Very Special Christmas Special, Controlled Chaos, Minding the Monsters, and All Over the Map. Dunham is a highly skilled ventriloquist whose style has been described as "a dressed-down, more digestible version of Don Rickles with multiple personality disorder". Time Magazine described his characters as "politically incorrect, gratuitously insulting and ill-tempered." According to the concert industry publication Pollstar, he is the top-grossing standup act in North America. He has sold millions of DVDs and hundreds of millions of hits on YouTube. Tickets are on sale now. For more info on what's happening at Osceola Heritage Park and to book tickets, check out the OHP website.

The T-Rex Cafe at Disney Springs has just discovered a new prehistory-inspired menu featuring colossal eats and drinks that are sure to satisfy the appetites of even the hungriest of dinosaurs. Geared towards carnivores with mighty big appetites, the hearty Enter Into Extinction menu features five new entrees, and three tasty cocktails. Here's what the new limited time menu has to offer, try it before it's extinct! Entrees 5 all-new entrees have been added to the menu at T-Rex cafe, and they are available now for a limited time only.. APPLE CIDER SALMON Seared salmon with apple cider glaze, braised purple cabbage with Granny Smith apples, herb roasted potato medley. HERB CRUSTED T-BONE STEAK 17oz Certified Angus Beef Sirloin T-Bone steak, garlic parmesan baby potatoes, roasted baby carrot medley, wild mushroom-garlic steak butter. PORK OSSO BUCO Marinated, slow-cooked pork shank, on a bed of yellow rice, kale and roasted sweet potatoes. POT ROAST POT PIE Slow-cooked pot roast, roasted carrots, celery, mushrooms and onion, red skinned mashed potatoes, rich brown gravy topped with an herb crusted biscuit. CHICKEN & SAUSAGE RIGATONI Lemon chicken, sweet Italian sausage, mushrooms, kale, onions tossed in sage cream sauce. Drinks Part of the Enter into Extinction menu, the three tropical themed alcoholic drinks on offer here are as fun as they are delicious! you just gotta try before they are extinct! The Bikini Breeze blends Tito's Handmade Vodka, Monin Pineapple Purée, cranberry & fresh lime juices The Megalodon features Bacardi Limon Rum and Don Q 152 Rum, Absolut Vodka, and DeKuyper Blue Curacao, with grenadine, and sweet & sour, plus a shark topper on top! The Volcano Rum Punch offers Bacardi Superior Rum as the base. Served in a glass featuring an erupting volcano and a T-Rex, this sweet drink includes Fever-Tree Ginger Ale, pineapple juice, and sweet & sour. T-REX Cafe is a prehistoric family adventure! This interactive attraction at Disney Springs includes a full-service restaurant with life-sized animatronic dinosaurs, woolly mammoths and simulated meteor showers, as well as an impressive Octopus Bar with moving tentacles and jellyfish, a dinosaur-themed retail store, and an interactive Paleo Zone—a kids play area with educational kiosks, a Discovery Dig fossil sandpit, and the Discovery Creek water mill where children can pan for precious gems, stones, and fossils. Enjoy the wide array of souvenirs, apparel, toys and other dino-related merchandise found in the Dino-Shop. And make sure to visit the first-ever Build-A-Dino™ by Build-A-Bear Workshop, where you can make your own Friend-a-saur!

Cue the music because we’ve been waiting a long time for today's announcement from Walt Disney World... Fantasmic! returns in November to Disney's Hollywood Studios, this really is the best news ever! See you in the Hollywood Hills Amphitheater soon!! When Fantastic returns to Hollywood Studios, we can look forward to a brand new sequence within the show. While no official details have been announced, concept art already released form Disney shows elements of Aladdin, Frozen, and Moana. Rehearsals for Fantasmic have been underway since late August, while testing of the fountains for the show began back in September.

Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando's beautiful 50-acre botanical oasis has re-opened following storm damage caused by Hurricane Ian. Leu Gardens had sustained damage to plants, as well as losing a number of uprooted trees, the gardens remained temporarily closed until staff and volunteers cleared debris from the gardens and pathways, together with removing downed trees. Leu Gardens re-opened to the public on Monday, October 10, 2022, thanks to volunteers from around the community who cleared the storm debris and helped prepare it for its opening. The parks re-opening allows Leu Gardens to host its Jazz’n Blues Concert this Saturday, October 15, beginning at 7 p.m. Multiple musical acts will take the stage during the concert, including Slickwood, Thom Chambers Group, and Mud Rooster Blues. Lobos Coffee Roasters will be onsite to sell wine, beer, coffee and desserts, and attendees are encouraged to bring their own dinner. For more information on the park, its hours of operation, or upcoming events, visit the Harry P. Leu Gardens website. Harry P. Leu Gardens situated in Orlando is a semi-tropical and tropical gardens oasis in Orlando, 50 acres of landscaped grounds and lakes, with trails shaded by 200-year-old oaks and forests of camellias in the heart of the city, just minutes from Downtown. The trails wind through different tropical environments that boast bamboos, palms, rose bushes and even butterfly gardens.

Harry P. Leu Gardens has shared the sad news that the 50-acre botanical oasis will be closed to the public for the foreseeable future as they deal with storm damage on the 50-acre property following damage caused during Hurricane Ian. Leu Gardens has sustained damage to plants, as well as losing a number of uprooted trees, as shown on the image shared by Leu Gardens. The gardens will remain temporarily closed until staff and volunteers can clear debris from the gardens and pathways, together with removing downed trees. The gardens are aiming for a re-opening in the next week or so, although an opening date has not been set. Leu Gardens say that all private events, classes and weddings will proceed as scheduled, and that they hope to fully reopen Leu Gardens for everyone to enjoy later this week. This is not the first major storm to affect Leu Gardens, in 2017, he gardens lost a number of mature trees to Hurricane Irma, which also damaged the historic Leu House museum, which has thankfully been repaired. Harry P. Leu Gardens situated in Orlando is a semi-tropical and tropical gardens oasis in Orlando, 50 acres of landscaped grounds and lakes, with trails shaded by 200-year-old oaks and forests of camellias in the heart of the city, just minutes from Downtown. The trails wind through different tropical environments that boast bamboos, palms, rose bushes and even butterfly gardens. For more information on Leu Gardens check out their website.

At Orlando Internation Airport, the Sea meets the C! SeaWorld Orlando have officially opened their brand new store in the recently opened new Terminal C at Orlando International Airport. For all your SeaWorld-themed goods and aquatic souvenirs, dive on into the new SeaWorld Store in the Palm Court at Terminal C! They have tons of fintastic items for all the family. You enter the new SeaWorld store through the waves and into the merchandise! The SeaWorld Store offers a one-stop shopping extravaganza of all things SeaWorld. Here, you’ll find roller coaster memorabilia, souvenirs, apparel, hats, jewelry, accessories, gifts, toys, and stuffed animals. You'll discover the latest apparel including t-shirts, caps, jackets, sweatshirts and more. SeaWorld Orlando features a Sesame Street land, and here in the new store you'll find all the merchandise your little ones could ever want from Big Bird, Elmo, Oscar The Grouch, Bert & Ernie and more! SeaWorld Orlando opened on international Drive in 1973, and the new store features a fab collection of retro merchandise featuring various vintage SeaWorld logos. Find souvenirs and gifts for the whole family around every corner, this is the store where you'll find amazing SeaWorld mementos to help you remember your day At the new store you’ll find SeaWorld Rescue apparel and gifts that help raise awareness for wild animals that need our help, and donates 5% of your purchase to help wildlife and wild places all over the world through the SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund. Grab that last gift you almost forgot at this last-chance shop, filled with ideas from wearables to gifts, toys and accessories. Thanks to our friends at MCO for the fab pictures!

Here in Orlando, we sure love pumpkin season and the perfect fall sip has arrived at Paddlefish in Disney Springs. Stop in to Paddlefish to enjoy their latest Cocktail of the Month: Steamboat's Basic Witch. Paddlefish have brewed up a Fall concoction that's guaranteed to get you in the mood for the season! This pumpkin-inspired cocktail features real pumpkin purée, mixing vodka, lemon juice, simple syrup & cream to sure get you in the mood for pumpkin season! Boasting 360 views of Lake Buena Vista, aboard a reimagined, modern, and luxurious steamboat, the Paddlefish dining experience is unmatched in Disney Springs. Serving guests with genuine hospitality and 360 degree waterfront views, Paddlefish has earned multiple Diners’ Choice badges for good reason. Led by Executive Chef Steve Richard, the seafood menu features a Daily Catch, Whole Maine Lobster, King Crab, Scallops, and even Filet Mignon for those that prefer turf with their surf. With an international wine list and craft cocktails to boot, Paddlefish is the perfect vessel for a memorable dining experience, post-dinner roofdeck libations, or a crisp refresher to pair with your meal. Welcome aboard You can find out more, including their fabulous Brunch Menu on the website.

The Force was strong in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Walt Disney World, as Cast Members took part in a special wellness event hosted by the Walt Disney World Ambassadors and Star Wars actress, Ashley Eckstein. As host of the Star Wars Mindful Matters series, Ashley led hundreds of cast members through important mindfulness techniques, including meditation and deep breathing exercises – some of which paid homage to Luke Skywalker’s training with Master Yoda. Ashley Eckstein is the voice of Ahsoka Tano from Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Star Wars Rebels. “Mental health is just as important as physical health, which is why I’m so happy to be sharing these important exercises through the lens of Star Wars with cast members,” Ashley said. “In the films, Yoda taught Luke how to feel the Force, using techniques very similar to how we’re grounding ourselves with our surroundings today, connecting to the energy around us.” Ashley also spent personal time with attendees, recounting stories of her own wellness journey throughout her Star Wars career and even shared how she discovered the inspiration behind her fashion and lifestyle brand, Her Universe. “I wanted to give female Star Wars fans an opportunity to express their passion for the brand while helping change the perception that science fiction and fantasy is just for men,” Ashley shared about the Her Universe product line. “I also hope to inspire girls to create big dreams because if you can dream it, you can do it – something I’ve believed since my childhood visiting Walt Disney World and still today.” One thing Ashley wanted cast to take away from the morning? Be kind. “I always ask myself what Ahsoka would do. Kindness can sometimes be perceived as weakness, but Ahsoka taught me that kindness is one of my greatest strengths.” If you’re interested in also taking part in a lesson, the Star Wars Mindful Matters video series is available at starwarskids.com. You can also catch up with Ahsoka Tano, voiced by Ashley Eckstein, in the new Disney+ original series Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi debuting Oct. 26.

The Candlelight Processional at EPCOT is a beloved holiday tradition that families have shared together for years, it's truly an essential part of the holidays for so many guests visiting Walt Disney World at the holidays. The Candlelight Processional is due to return on November 25 through December 30 2022, and has been a part of the holiday season at Walt Disney World since its opening in 1971. The experience includes celebrity narrators, the Voices of Liberty acapella ensemble, a 50-piece live orchestra and glorious massed choirs as they present a heartwarming retelling of the traditional Christmas story. According to wdwinfo.com, a rumour from multiple sources suggests that several parts of the Candlelight Processional at EPCOT may be changed this year. The rumoured changes include new songs, a reduced Hallelujah chorus, and a new narration. If true this will be the first significant change to the Candlelight Processional since it began at EPCOT. We hope if the rumours are true, the processional will remain true to the original. Obviously right now this is a rumour, whether it changes or not, we will have to wait and see, this information should be considered only a rumour until Walt Disney World announces any changes.

Kids Night at the Museum is back with a Spooky Science Twist for Halloween 2022, on Saturday, October 15, 2022, and it's gonna be an evening so fun, it’s scary! Orlando Science Center’s exhibits don’t always come to life after hours, but during Kids Night at the Museum, the building will be full of energy! And for October, it’s with a spooky science twist! Little monsters ages 5 to 12 years old are invited to haunt the exhibit halls, including the museums brand new Fall exhibition Hot Wheels: Race to Win! From choosing an aerodynamic design to securing the safety of your driver, you and your crew will work together to design, build, test, and play with some of the most iconic and nostalgic racecars on the planet! With over a dozen interactive exhibit pieces, this behind-the-scenes look at the thrilling world of racing investigates the scientific process for designing super-fast cars and helps those who have the need for speed understand how it’s achieved. Hot Wheels: Race to Win! was created and designed by The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis and Mattel and is presented locally by Nemours Children’s Health. Young attendees will also experience spooky STEM programming, plus enjoy dinner and a film. The kids get a night of fun and learning at the Science Center while caregivers treat themselves to a stress and child-free evening of their own! Kids Night at the Museum takes place on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at Orlando Science Center from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The cost for the first child is $80 for members, and $85 for non members, with additional children $60. You can call 407.514.2000 or visit the Orlando Science Center's website for more information.

It's starting to feel a lot like Christmas, and Walt Disney World has just announced the full details for Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks Dessert Party taking place during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at the Magic Kingdom park this holiday season. Here’s the latest: Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks Dessert Party Tomorrowland Terrace Viewing Savor some holly-jolly joy at a dazzling dessert party! Visions of sugarplums dancing in your head? Make your decadent dreams come true at Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks Dessert Party at Tomorrowland Terrace - which includes: A bountiful buffet of holiday treats at Tomorrowland Terrace Restaurant Awe-inspiring views of Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks from a reserved seating area This separately priced experience takes place during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party in Magic Kingdom park, held select nights November 8 to December 22, 2022. Delicious Desserts & Sips Before the fireworks spectacular, indulge in pure confectionery bliss as you relax at a table decked with evergreen boughs. The menu features: Holiday themed desserts prepared by our pastry chef A selection of cheeses Fresh, seasonal fruits A variety of beverages, including signature lemonades, hot chocolate, coffee and tea, as well as a glass of sparkling wine or sparkling non-alcoholic cider 2022 Event Dates November 8, 10, 11, 14, 15, 17, 18, 20, 22, 27 and 29 December 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 11, 13, 15, 16, 18, 20 and 22 Event Details Location: The dessert party is held at Tomorrowland Terrace Restaurant at Magic Kingdom park - with fireworks viewing from a seating area on the restaurant’s terrace. Time: Check-in at the entrance to Tomorrowland Terrace Restaurant one hour before the fireworks begin. Price: $114 (including tax) per Guest ages 10 and older; $69 (including tax) per Guest ages 3 to 9 How to Book Advance reservations are highly recommended. Learn when advance reservations can be made. A valid admission ticket for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party on the same night is required, and is not included in the price of the dessert party. Online booking begins October 18th.

Back in May, Walt Disney World launched the Disney Springs Art Walk, A Canvas of Expression. The Disney Springs Art Walk features both local artists and artists from around the globe who will continue to create murals that fill the walls with color, emotion and the spirit of their cultures. Guests get to see their work up close and experience the individual style and voice of each artist at this vibrant, ever-changing experience within the Town Center area of Disney Springs. The Disney Springs Art Walk continues to grow and come to life, flourishing with murals from talented artists from near and far. This month is no exception. Two new artists have brought their vibrant and meaningful creations to the Art Walk at Walt Disney World. Inspired by their strong Hispanic roots and just in time for Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month, artists Leo Gómez and Don Rimx boldly expressed pride for their culture, telling unique stories with their Art Walk pieces. Check out the video below to go behind the scenes and learn about the inspiration for their art. And the celebration of Hispanic and Latin American culture doesn’t stop there. as world-famous Brazilian street artist, Eduardo Kobra, will be one of the next artists to display his work at the Disney Springs Art Walk. With over 3,000 murals spanning over five continents, Kobra has a distinguished style with unique techniques involving airbrush and spray paint. His newest piece will be a Disney-inspired creation that like other Art Walk murals, will be a must-see for Walt Disney World Resort guests, and we can’t wait to his creation at the Disney Springs Art Walk!