A groundbreaking Broadway play, a dark comedy first seen as a PlayFest reading, the Shakespeare Fire and Reign Series and an award-winning Broadway musical will highlight Orlando Shakes’ 2024-2025 season Orlando Shakes in partnership with UCF, Central Florida’s premiere professional regional theater, will feature four productions as part of its Signature Series, a touring Shakespeare play, a children’s show, and its annual Christmas holiday tradition. Sadly, due to building renovations that will see the home of the Orlando Shakes, Lowndes Shakespeare Center go dark for more than four months this upcoming summer and fall, Orlando Shakes’ season is shortened for 2024 - 2025. “Next season will be one of the shortest since we moved into our Loch Haven Park home in 2001, and for very good reason, but it will not diminish the quality of work that Central Florida has come to expect of us,” said Jim Helsinger, who will be entering his 30th season as artistic director with Orlando Shakes. The season will kick off in October with two offsite offerings: What the Constitution Means to Me at Orlando Family Stage, and Macbeth touring Central Florida schools. The Lowndes Shakespeare Center will reopen with the annual holiday tradition of A Christmas Carol in late November and run throughout December in the Margeson Theater. In January of 2025, the popular Fire and Reign series continues with a Bare Bard/Original Practices production of the Wars of the Roses, Henry VI Part 2: She Wolf of France. In February, the Shakes will host a great big Broadway musical (to be announced in May). And in March 2025, the rolling world premiere of Welcome to Matteson – featured in Orlando Shakes’ virtual PlayFest 2020 – will take to the Goldman Theater stage. Finally, in late-March and throughout April, the season ends with the children’s production of the beloved story of Stuart Little. “We are looking forward to our first show back inside the Lowndes Shakespeare Center once renovations are completed,” said managing director Larry Mabrey, referring to the City of Orlando’s refurbishment project that includes replacing the Lowndes Shakespeare Center’s HVAC systems and repairing the roof. “And once the season begins, we’ll have something for everybody. Our goal is to provide a truly entertaining experience at the theater, from experiencing top-quality productions on stage, to enjoying a facility that exceeds expectations from the moment you arrive.” Current Orlando Shakes Signature Series subscribers can renew online, or by calling the Box Office at 407-447-1700. New subscriptions will go on sale in May, as will single tickets and Choose Your Own packages. 36th Anniversary Season 2024-25 SIGNATURE SERIES What the Constitution Means to Me By Heidi SchreckUniversal Orlando Foundation Theatre (at Orlando Family Stage)Oct 2 – Oct 13, 2024 Bare Bard: Henry VI Part 2 – She Wolf of France By William ShakespeareMargeson TheaterJan 8 – 19, 2025 TBA / BIG Musical To be announced soon – big Broadway musical!Margeson TheaterFeb 5 – Mar 2 Welcome to Matteson By Inda Craig-GalvánGoldman TheaterMarch 5 – March 30National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere CHILDREN’S SERIES Stuart Little Based on the Book by E.B WhiteAdapted for the Stage By Joseph RobinetteMargeson TheaterMarch 26 – April 26, 2025 SPECIAL PRODUCTIONS AND EVENTS Macbeth (School Tour) By William ShakespeareCentral Florida schoolsOct 7 – Nov 3, 2024 A Christmas Carol By Charles Dickens | Adapted by Jim HelsingerMargeson Stage (reopening of the Shakespeare Center)November 27 – December 22, 2024 Massey Services Opening Nights Every opening Friday night of the season becomes a not-to-miss party starting 90 minutes before the curtain goes up! Featuring a live musical guest, a delicious restaurant partner for small bites, and an exclusive pre-show chat with each production’s creative team. Entering its third season as a staple of Orlando Shakes’ Opening Nights, the party continues bigger and better in our 36th season. For more details, click here. For the latest entertainment news and things to do in Orlando, and throughout Central Florida, follow Gotta Go Orlando on X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Never miss any Orlando news! Sign up for the Gotta Go Orlando Newsletter. Got a story to tell? Contact us here. To advertise with us, click here, and to list your upcoming event with us, submit it here.

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa have announced their latest, not to be missed Tempo Daylife Pool Party! The latest Tempo Daylife Pool Party will see Brazilian DJ and record producer Vintage Culture raise temperatures when he takes to the Tempo Daylife Stage at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Tampa on Sunday, May 19, 2024. Vintage Culture has risen to international stardom through his songwriting, studio productions and charismatic stage presence. Already a household name in his homeland of Brazil, 2023 saw Vintage Culture debut his new residency Born Of Music Addiction at Hï Ibiza throughout the summer, alongside electrifying sets at festivals including Coachella, Burning Man, Exit Festival, Tomorrowland, Time Warp and Elrow. as well as the hugely successful launch of his own festival Vintage Is A Festival. Tickets for the TEMPO Daylife Pool Party are on sale Friday, April 19 at 10 am, with a presale happening on Wednesday, April 17 at 10 am. Get tickets here. Tempo Daylife Tampa Bay is one of the hottest locations on the Tampa party scene. Located at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa, the poolside outdoor party venue is a huge 60,000 square-foot pool deck bringing world-class entertainers to party in Tampa! Tampa Bay party-goers love fun in the sun at the Tempo Daylife Pool Parties, with previous headliners including Deadmaus5, 50 Cent, Niko Moon, Loud Luxury, The Chainsmokers, John Summit and more! The venue features three ultra-lavish pools, 19 cabanas, 25 daybeds several bars & the Pool Bar & Grill. For the latest concert announcements, presale codes and more be sure to check out our latest live music and concert news, and for all the latest entertainment news click here. For the latest entertainment news and things to do in Orlando, and throughout Central Florida, follow Gotta Go Orlando on X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Never miss any Orlando news! Sign up for the Gotta Go Orlando Newsletter. Got a story to tell? Contact us here. To advertise with us, click here, and to list your upcoming event with us, submit it here.

Give Kids The World Village is an 89-acre, nonprofit "storybook" resort in Central Florida. Here, children with critical illnesses and their families are treated to weeklong, cost-free vacations. Up to 500 volunteers and wish families will gather at the Park of Dreams Pool at Give Kids The World Village on Saturday, April 20, from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm to commemorate a remarkable milestone. Volunteers have served 5 million hours and filled 1.6 million volunteer shifts at the Village, an 89-acre, whimsical nonprofit resort in Central Florida that provides children with critical illnesses and their families from around the world with magical week-long wish vacations at no cost. Festivities will include larger-than-life games, live music, food trucks, visits by Village characters, a dunk tank, and other fun family activities designed to thank Give Kids The World volunteers for everything they do to create happiness and hope for wish families. “Volunteers are the very heart of the Village,” says Give Kids The World President & CEO Pamela Landwirth. “Our goal is to spread joy, inspire hope, and create magical memories for our precious guests.  We simply could not fulfill our mission without our amazing volunteers.  We are grateful beyond words that they choose to share their time, talents and hearts with us.  Our volunteers change the lives of our wish families, and in the process, their own lives are enriched.” Every week, volunteers ranging from students and families to seniors, snowbirds, faith, community and corporate group members, and conference attendees fill up to 1,800 volunteer shifts to make wishes possible. Volunteers contribute an average of 229,000 volunteer hours each year serving meals; operating the accessible rides and attractions; hosting parties and celebrations; assisting with daily gift-giving; supporting the character program; delivering pizza; scooping ice cream; and countless other roles and responsibilities that are integral to creating unforgettable, all-inclusive wish vacations. In addition to donating their time, talent and passion, volunteers save the Village nearly $7.3 million annually in operating expenses – making a tremendous financial impact on the Village and its ability to fulfill growing numbers of wishes while maintaining its strong fiscal responsibility, with 92.7 cents of every dollar going directly to programs and services for wish families. Give Kids The World Village is located at 210 S. Bass Road in Kissimmee, FL 34746. To learn more about volunteering, visit www.gktw.org/volunteer/. To make a donation, visit www.gktw.org/donate/. For the latest entertainment news and things to do in Orlando, and throughout Central Florida, follow Gotta Go Orlando on X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Never miss any Orlando news! Sign up for the Gotta Go Orlando Newsletter. Got a story to tell? Contact us here. To advertise with us, click here, and to list your upcoming event with us, submit it here.

Hatched from the minds of chef Guy Fieri and renowned restauranteur, Robert Earl, Chicken Guy! features one-of-a-kind all-natural chicken tenders paired with delicious sauces! Chicken Guy!, the popular chicken chain by Guy Fieri and Robert Earl, has debuted a selection of new limited-time menu items, which you can try here in Orlando at the chains Disney Springs, and Winter Park restaurants. New menu items include: Bacon Jalapeno Popper Sandwich: Buttermilk Ranch, Jalapeno Cream Cheese, Bacon, Jalapenos, and Pepper Jack Cheese Berry Bomb Shake: Hand Spun Vanilla Soft Serve, Mixed Berry Puree, Topped with Fresh Whipped Cream & Cinnamon Toast Crumble Jalapeño Ranch Sauce These items can be ordered starting from April 8th, 2024 and will run through June 30th, 2024, and are available at Chicken Guy! Restaurants at Disney Springs, Dadeland, Winter Park, King of Prussia and coming soon to Soaring Eagle, and Hollywood. For the latest Orlando food and drink news, click here. For the latest entertainment news and things to do in Orlando, and throughout Central Florida, follow Gotta Go Orlando on X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Never miss any Orlando news! Sign up for the Gotta Go Orlando Newsletter. Got a story to tell? Contact us here. To advertise with us, click here, and to list your upcoming event with us, submit it here.

The Classics and Pops Series will be performed in Steinmetz Hall at the Dr. Phillips Center, one of the world’s most acoustically perfect spaces listed in Architectural Digest’s “Most Beautiful Theaters in the World” list. The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra (OPO) announced its 2024-2025 Season recently, including six concerts on the Classics Series and four concerts on the Pops Series, all to be held in the acoustically perfect Steinmetz Hall at Dr. Phillips Center. The Classics Series will be offered in pairs, including a Saturday evening and a Sunday matinee performance for each concert. Matinee performances in the 2024-2025 Season will begin at 2:30 p.m. The 2024-2025 Season will include the Focus Series and Symphony Storytime Series at the newly renovated The Plaza Live in Orlando’s Milk District. Focus Series Concerts will now take place on Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. The 2024-2025 Season will mark the ninth Season on the podium for Music Director Eric Jacobsen. Jacobsen will conduct four Classics Series weekends in the 2024-2025 Season and bring in a diverse and exciting lineup of guest artists and conductors. Soloists featured on the Classics Series include GRAMMY Award-winning Aoife O’Donnovan, Author and Narrator Jamie Bernstein, Soprano Mikaela Bennet, Clarinetist Anthony McGill, Pianist Ying Li, Violinist Grace Park, and Philharmonic Concertmaster Rimma Bergeron-Langlois. Guest Conductors will include Alejandro Gómez Guillén and Laura Jackson. The Pops Series will feature the King of Swing in audience favorite Home for the Holidays, featuring Byron Stripling in Holiday Swing in November, Jurassic Park Film with Orchestra in February, The Music of John Williams in April, and a World-Premiere of A Dream Is A Wish featuring Recording Artist & Award-Winning Broadway Star and Orlando native Micahel James Scott in May. The Focus Series will begin in October featuring Concertmaster Rimma Bergeron-Langlois joined by Principal Bassoon Gabriel Bergeron-Langlois and Second Bassoon Diane Bishop. Pianist and Conductor Benjamin Hochman will return in November, Mauricio Céspedes Rivero will conduct Viva La Fiesta in February, and Principal Guest Conductor Chelsea Gallo will lead Principal Trombone Jeff Thomas and Second Trombone Alex Regazzi in March. The Symphony Storytime Series for young children features fun, family-friendly programs including Jack & the Beanstalk, Holiday Harmonies, Ferdinand the Bull, and Hansel and Gretel, all at The Plaza Live. Subscription renewals for current subscribers will be sent to them in the coming weeks and new subscriptions for the 2024-2025 Season will go on sale later this Spring. For more information, please contact the Box Office at 407.770.0071 or boxoffice@orlandophil.org. For the latest entertainment news and things to do in Orlando, and throughout Central Florida, follow Gotta Go Orlando on X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Never miss any Orlando news! Sign up for the Gotta Go Orlando Newsletter. Got a story to tell? Contact us here. To advertise with us, click here, and to list your upcoming event with us, submit it here.

Dr Phillips Center is only one of two performing arts centers in the southeast region to meet education standards & maintain credentials. Exciting news as Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts has announced the completion of the recertification process with the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES), the global leader in training and certification for professionals who work with autistic individuals and cognitive disorders. Following the IBCCES requirements, at least 80% of the Dr. Phillips Center public-facing staff, including guest services, box office, special events and production are trained to deeply understand and accommodate autistic or sensory-sensitive guests and their families. “Engrained in our culture is ensuring we continue to create a space where all guests feel welcomed to immerse themselves in the arts,” says Kathy Ramsberger, president and CEO of Dr. Phillips Center. “In delivering the vision of Arts For Every Life, we remain committed to furthering education and awareness for everyone who comes through our doors.” This recertification allows the arts center to maintain its designation as a Certified Autism Center (CAC), which was initially earned in 2019. The arts center continues to implement opportunities for those with autism and other cognitive disorders to access and enjoy the arts. Some of the resources available to guests include sensory-friendly tools to prepare for a visit, American Sign Language interpreters, assisted listening devices and captioning for those deaf or hard of hearing. In addition to numerous sensory-friendly programming opportunities, including the Pilobolus @ Play residency, inclusive acting classes and the Second City Residency, the arts center has plans to outfit sensory-friendly performance spaces. For more information visit drphillipscenter.org. For the latest entertainment news and things to do in Orlando, and throughout Central Florida, follow Gotta Go Orlando on X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Never miss any Orlando news! Sign up for the Gotta Go Orlando Newsletter. Got a story to tell? Contact us here. To advertise with us, click here, and to list your upcoming event with us, submit it here.

The birth of such a precious and adorable baby marks a huge milestone in Orangutan Conservation Efforts. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay has announced the birth of a critically endangered female Bornean Orangutan, and she is adorable! The birth signifies a milestone in Orangutan conservation efforts among accredited zoological facilities, like Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, who participate in the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ (AZA) Species Survival Plan (SSP) to ensure the welfare and future prosperity of this newborn and her species. Successfully delivered by cesarean section on Saturday, April 13, 2024, to the park’s resident Bornean Orangutan, Luna, the newborn weighed in at three pounds and four ounces at the time of birth. The delivery process was led by a team of medical and zoological professionals across multiple organizations to assure that both the mother and her newborn received the highest standard of care. Luna remains in recovery as she recuperates from surgery under 24-hour care at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s state-of-the-art Orangutan house. Once Luna and her newborn are both stabilized, they will be reunited and monitored closely by the park’s highly skilled animal care team. Found exclusively on the island of Borneo, the Bornean Orangutan is the third largest ape species, and the largest arboreal, or tree dwelling, ape species. The Bornean Orangutan is listed at critically endangered status by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). The recent addition to the park’s troop is part of Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s participation in the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ (AZA) Species Survival Plan (SSP). The mission of the SSP is to cooperatively manage specific species populations within AZA-accredited facilities such as Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and to educate guests about their role in environmental stewardship and conservation. Guests interested in following Luna and her newborn’s progress are encouraged to follow Busch Gardens Tampa Bay on social media. About Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is the ultimate family adventure, offering 300 acres of fascinating attractions based on exotic explorations around the world. Busch Gardens is a unique blend of thrilling rides, an AZA accredited zoo with over 16,000 animals representing more than 200 species, and exciting seasonal 8events all year providing unrivaled experiences for guests of every age. For more information, visit BuschGardensTampa.com. For the latest entertainment news and things to do in Orlando, and throughout Central Florida, follow Gotta Go Orlando on X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Never miss any Orlando news! Sign up for the Gotta Go Orlando Newsletter. Got a story to tell? Contact us here. To advertise with us, click here, and to list your upcoming event with us, submit it here.

Which shows are "can't-miss" at this year's Fringe? Well, you can find out at The Local Teaser Show! The 33rd Annual Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival will return from May 14 - 27, 2024, with this year's theme “Get Fringed.” Orlando Fringe Festival is the longest-running Fringe Theatre Festival in the United States, a 14-day immersive cultural experience featuring over 1,000 ticketed performances spanning a wide array of genres, such as dance, spoken word, musicals, comedy and much more. Ahead of the festival, tonight, Monday, April 15, Orlando Fringe is hosting two teaser shows to get you in the mood for this year's extravaganza! So what is a tease show you may ask? Ok, so with so many shows happening at this year's Fringe, what shows are can't-miss? Well, that's where the Local Teaser Show comes in, so you can find out, simple really! At the Local Teaser Show, Performers will be performing a 2-minute teaser of their show! If performers go over the time limit, they'll be chased off the stage! Follow along in the program to keep notes on which shows you want to catch at the festival. Best of all, there will be not one, but two teaser shows tonight! The evening starts with the General Audience Teaser Show at 7 pm, and is followed by The Mature Audience Teaser Show at 9 pm. Tickets are $15 for each show, but you can see both the General and Mature shows with the two-show bundle and save $5. Add both shows in your cart and the discount will automatically apply! Get yours tickets now, and don't miss out on this fun Monday night out! Are you excited? We know we are! Fringe is back! For the latest entertainment news and things to do in Orlando, and throughout Central Florida, follow Gotta Go Orlando on X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Never miss any Orlando news! Sign up for the Gotta Go Orlando Newsletter. Got a story to tell? Contact us here. To advertise with us, click here, and to list your upcoming event with us, submit it here.

A lazy-Sunday market full of handmade and local goods, food trucks, music, and fun; indoors and out! The Milk Mart turns 7 this weekend with a huge birthday bash! It's time to party this Sunday, May 28, at the Milk Mart’s 7th Anniversary Birthday Bash! Another year of incredible markets are in the bag, and organizers are promising an exciting day in The Milk District to mark the occasion, including live screen printing of Milk District and Milk Mart merchandise that will benefit the Milk District and businesses Pucker Up, The Gnarly Cuban, Framework Coffee, Liberation Cathouse and Botany Cats. Milk Mart is a quarterly Sunday market hosted on the Robinson block in The Milk District, spanning The Nook, Etoile Boutique, Sportstown, Sideward, and Milkhouse, and this weekends Birthday Bash will feature over 200 local makers, businesses, artists, pop-ups, and food trucks. Always grounded firmly in its community, Milk Mart started out as a 20 vendor event behind The Nook on Robinson, and has kept growing year on year, with the event covering almost the entire Robinson/Bumby intersection now! This Sunday's free event will take place from 12 and 6 pm. 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.

Wekiva Island aims to make every day Earth Day, but on April 19, 2024, the Seminole County business is taking it to the next level. At Wekiva Island, every day is Earth Day, but on Friday, April 19, the popular nature attraction is ramping up the celebration with their annual homage to Mother Earth! Get ready to immerse yourself in a day-long extravaganza designed to ignite your passion for the planet and inspire environmental stewardship. Wekiva Island will celebrate Earth Day with a full schedule of fun and educational events based around sustainability. Here’s a sneak peek at what’s in store: Eco River Paddle: Learn more about the Wekiva Island River see it first hand with a scenic and complimentary canoe tour. Animal Encounters: Get up close and personal learning about animals with the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey and the Central Florida Zoo. Nature-Inspired Crafts: Let your creativity bloom with hands-on craft activities inspired by the natural wonders around us made for both kids and adults. Eco Talks Panel: JoinWekiva Island for a two-part engaging discussion with Orlando’s leading sustainability voices and a special film screening. Live Music & Beer Specials: Wind down your day with live music performances and drinks from The Tooting Otter Craft Beer & Wine Bar. Wekiva Island will be serving $3 Sweetwater Lager Cans all day long! The Earth Day Eco Talks Panel, which will feature leading sustainability voices in Central Florida sharing in two sessions from 6 to 7:45 p.m. The panels will cap off the day’s events. The first, beginning at 6 p.m., will focus on Orlando's Path to Resilience & Innovation​. Panelists will include Mike Hess, Director of Sustainability, Resilience and the Future-Ready City Initiative, City of Orlando; Gabrielle Milch, Supervisor 4, Seminole Soil and Water Conservation & St. Johns Riverkeeper Middle Basin Manager; and Chuck O'Neal, President, Speak Up Wekiva, Inc. The second panel will begin at 7 p.m. and focus on Pioneering Sustainable Solutions Locally. Panelists will include Kellie Antonowicz, Director of Education, IDEAS For Us/Fleet Farming; Alyssa Bolanos, Owner + Founder, Oh Eco; and Charlie Pioli, Founder/CEO, O-Town Compost. Wekiva Island Owner Bill Weinaug will join one of the panels, both of which will be hosted at the Island’s Gallery CERO. Admission is free, but guests are requested to RSVP here. “From our inception, Wekiva Island was meant to serve as a thought leader in how businesses could be profitable, fun, and truly sustainable,” Weinaug said. “For us to host these panels and this event in honor of Earth Day is a full-circle moment.” Most of the day’s events are free. More information and ticket information can be found at https://wekivaisland.com/earthday-2024/. Are you planning to celebrate Earth Day? Let us know in the comments below. For the latest news and things to do in Orlando, and throughout Central Florida, follow Gotta Go Orlando on X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Never miss any Orlando news! Sign up for the Gotta Go Orlando Newsletter. Got a story to tell? Contact us here. To advertise with us, click here, and to list your upcoming event with us, submit it here.

Silver, Gold and Platinum Pass Members receive discounts on zoological experiences, including special up-close encounters and interactions with dolphins. National Dolphin Day is this Sunday, April 14th, and SeaWorld is inviting guests to celebrate by diving into unique up-close encounters and interactions with the ocean's most playful ambassadors – and one of the most popular animals at the SeaWorld parks. In addition to daily educational sessions and presentations, guests can purchase special add-on experience packages for once-in-a-lifetime dolphin interactions. Plus, Silver, Gold and Platinum Pass Members can take advantage of discounts up to 20% off zoological experiences. For an immersive, dolphin-inspired day, guests can check out the Animal Experience options at the parks, including opportunities to meet the world-class animal care team, participate in a training session and feeding, learn different hand signals used to communicate, and get a front row seat to enrichment activities and playtime. Guests can also go all-in with the option to be a Trainer for the Day, joining the team of zoological experts for a unique, action-packed, behind-the-seas experience. Daily presentations in the parks, included with park admission, explore dolphins' natural behaviors, the traits they've evolved to help them survive and thrive as well as what's behind their playfulness and how it helps with research and discoveries. Guests who want the best view of the presentations have the opportunity to purchase Reserved Seating, where available. And, while on the surface, it may all look like fun and games, SeaWorld's expert animal care team is serious about its commitment to providing the highest standards of care, focusing on the physical, social, behavioral and mental needs of each species in its care. SeaWorld is a global leader in animal welfare, training, and veterinary care, and is one of the leading marine animal rescue organizations in the world with a legacy of rescuing and caring for animals that spans nearly 60 years, including coming to the aid of over 41,000 animals in need. In addition, the SeaWorld Conservation Fund has supported and funded dolphin research and conservation projects around the world. "At SeaWorld, our mission extends beyond our parks and resonates across oceans, aiding dolphins in the wild," said Dr. Chris Dold, chief zoological officer of United Parks & Resorts. "Through our tireless efforts in rehabilitation and research, we're not just caring for dolphins, but also helping to safeguard their future and the health of our marine ecosystem. Our team's expertise, coupled with our conservation partners, enables us to ensure dolphins thrive in their natural habitats for generations to come." Aiding in Dolphin Rescues, Returns and Providing Expert Veterinary Care SeaWorld is one of the largest marine animal rescue organizations in the world with trusted rescue teams on the West Coast, East Coast and Texas gulf. SeaWorld Rescue Teams are on call 24/7 to help ill, injured or orphaned animals in need of expert care with the goal of rehabilitation and returning them to the wild. The small percentage of animals with conditions deeming them non-releasable are given lifelong expert care at with SeaWorld or at another accredited facility. Throughout its history, SeaWorld has come to the aid of nearly 600 dolphins, whales, and porpoises. As part of its legacy of rescue work, SeaWorld has developed a unique dolphin care system and has pioneered significant dolphin veterinary advancements involving custom nebulizers, blood parameters, milk matrix, intubations, surgeries, stem cells and more. Best Way to Play The best way to learn about and experience dolphins and other marine animals up close, take in the SeaWorld 60th Anniversary Celebrations and explore "So Much More to Sea" this year is with an Annual Pass. Annual Passholders enjoy 12 months of visits with special benefits like exclusive access to new events and attractions, FREE parking, FREE guest tickets, access to special VIP events, savings on merchandise and more! Guests are invited to check out SeaWorld Orlando for special offers on tickets and passes. For the latest news from Orlando, and throughout Central Florida, follow Gotta Go Orlando on X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Never miss any Orlando news! Sign up for the Gotta Go Orlando Newsletter. Got a story to tell? Contact us here. To advertise with us, click here, and to list your upcoming event with us, submit it here.

The smash hit musical comedy, Mrs Doubtfire is set to take to the stage at Dr Phillips Center in April. Do stop by and see it, dears! Everyone’s favorite Scottish nanny is headed to Orlando in an internationally acclaimed new hit musical critics call “wonderful, heart-warming, and laugh-out-loud funny” (Manchester Evening News) and “a feel-good, family-friendly comedy that delivers” (The Hollywood Reporter). Mrs Doubtfire will be performed at the Walt Disney Theater in Dr Phillips Center from April 23 - 28, 2024, as part of the AdventHealth Broadway in Orlando 2023/2024 season. Based on the beloved film, Mrs. Doubtfire tells the hysterical and heartfelt story of an out-of-work actor who will do anything for his kids. It’s “the lovable, big-hearted musical comedy we need right now,” raves the Chicago Tribune – one that proves we’re better together. Two-time Tony nominee Rob McClure (“Chaplin,” “Mrs. Doubtfire”) leads the current tour alongside co-star (and wife) Maggie Lakis (“Avenue Q,” “Something Rotten!”). The musical is directed by four-time Tony Award winner Jerry Zaks, with music and lyrics by Karey and Wayne Kirkpatrick and a book by Karey Kirkpatrick and John O’Farrell. Daniel Hillard, a struggling, out-of-work actor, will do anything for his kids. After losing custody in a messy divorce, he creates the kindly alter ego of Scottish nanny Euphegenia Doubtfire in a desperate attempt to stay in their lives. As his new character takes on a life of its own, Mrs. Doubtfire teaches Daniel more than he bargained for about how to be a father. A hilarious and heartfelt story about holding onto your loved ones against all odds, Mrs. Doubtfire is the musical comedy is a must-see show. Tickets start at $45 per person. For more information, and to purchase tickets, click here. For the latest news and things to do in Orlando, and throughout Central Florida, follow Gotta Go Orlando on X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Never miss any Orlando news! Sign up for the Gotta Go Orlando Newsletter. Got a story to tell? Contact us here. To advertise with us, click here, and to list your upcoming event with us, submit it here.