Walt Disney Word has shared a sneak peek inside the soon to open Tiana's Bayou Adventure. Get ready to clap your hands, paws or anything else you’ve got, because Walt Disney World has revealed the last batch of musicians hoping to hit the big time at Tiana’s celebration during Mardi Gras season! We’re almost there for the summer opening of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom Park, and over the past several weeks Disney has given us a sneak peek at critters who play Zydeco music, and critters who perform Rara music, and now it’s time to introduce you to critters who bring the jazzy sounds and complex rhythms of Afro-Cuban music to life in the bayou. Felipe the Frog – Deep among the cypress trees, you’ll hear band leader Felipe making musical magic on the piano! Felipe is also the proprietor of an exclusive bayou night club, where the local fireflies love to dance the night away to a musical recipe of hot rhythms and spicy melodies. He’s an old-school family guy, especially to his “family” in the band. Mayra the Frog – Have you ever seen a frog play a flower blossom like a trumpet? You will when you meet Mayra; be sure to stick around for one of her toe-tapping solos. Mayra’s the most ambitious of the four frogs and has been practicing her instrument since she was just a tadpole! Mondo the Frog – Mondo is a natural on the conga drums, which he made as a happy accident when his favorite bottle cap got stuck on his second-favorite acorn. From there, the rhythm in Mondo’s soul took over! He’s very copacetic and accepts what comes, a trait as steady and reliable as his drumbeat. Isabel the Green Tree Frog – Learning from Mondo’s example, Isabel loves getting lost in the music playing her congas. She’s the youngest member of the group, and there’s nothing she loves more than “going with the flow” and getting to play drums all night long! From Zydeco to Rara to Afro-Cuban jazz, you’ll hear all kinds of musical flavors from critters big and small around the bayou, just like you would walking the streets of the French Quarter in the Crescent City. Of course, not everyone you’ll meet in the attraction is a musician – among others are a couple of amphibious friends who love to sit back, relax and catch up on all the gossip from around the bayou. Gloria and Delores the frogs are best friends who love to observe folks as they float in logs down the bayou. Don’t be surprised if they keep their watchful eyes on you as you float by. Also, keep an eye out for Lari the armadillo. This mischievous fella, while quiet in demeanor, seems to always show up where you least expect him to. I hear he has a habit of “borrowing” things that aren’t his (although those things eventually make it into the right “paws”). Speaking of critters big and small, you’ll meet them throughout the attraction, and some really are… big, with an even bigger personality. We are now closer than ever to the opening Tiana’s Bayou Adventure this summer here in Magic Kingdom Park, are you excited to experience this new attraction replacing the classic Splash Mountain attraction at Walt Disney World? For the latest news from Orlando and throughout Central Florida with our Daily Orlando News. To keep up to date with the very latest happenings in Orlando, sign up to the Gotta Go Orlando Newsletter, and don't forget to follow us on social media for everything Orlando: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

Tickets are on sale now for the popular event, starting at $65 to benefit the historic Venue on Lake Lily Central Floridians are invited to enjoy an evening al fresco of food, beverages, and live entertainment at the fourth annual Corks and Forks event on Thursday, April 18, 2024, in support of Venue on Lake Lily. Guests will enjoy samples of signature dishes from some of the finest local chefs and restaurants along with fine wines, spirits, and beer from favorite local and national brands. Featured Restaurants Antonio’s Maitland Athena Roasted Chicken Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar Forward Slash Distillery & Blending House Foxtail Coffee Co. Francesco's Ristorante & Pizzeria Kelly’s Homemade Ice Cream Luke's Kitchen and Bar Maitland Chocolate Factory Nothing Bundt Cakes Sakari Sushi The Pinery The Tap Room at Dubsdread Additional participating restaurants are to be announced soon. This year’s theme ‘…and a little bit country’ features local band favorite Jill’s Cashbox with influences from country, rock, top 40, and pop genres performing on the Certified Financial Group stage. Tickets range from $65 for general admission to $125 for a VIP club and early access ticket. Corporate/family tables and sponsorships are also available. All proceeds benefit Venue on Lake Lily. For more information and to purchase tickets, click here. Founded and funded in the 1960s by individual members, The Maitland Civic Center, a non-government-owned/supported non-profit,  has thrived for decades as the epicenter of Maitland’s social, civic, and cultural life. As with all places that enjoy rare tenure, the civic center, now known as Venue on Lake Lily, is continuing its journey as a vital member of the community by exploring ways to serve its mission and promise to the community. The Venue on Lake Lily continues to evolve and become increasingly important as a place where memories are made. The President of Venue on Lake Lily Renee Charlan commented, "We are thrilled this year to offer Corks and Forks, our signature social event, now in its fourth year.  And, in keeping with our goal to be even more fun each year, we have added, and a little bit country! What can be more fun than enjoying an exciting classy country festival-like party with old and new friends, while contributing to our mission and the charities we support.” Are you attending this year's Corks & Forks? Let us know in the comments below. 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.

Disney Springs Resort Area offers 7 hotels conveniently located in the Walt Disney World Resort, all within walking distance of some of the area's finest shopping, dining and entertainment at Disney Springs. Special rates starting at $98 are available at Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels to book now through July 15 for stays April 15 through July 31, 2024, based on availability. Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels include B Resort & Spa, DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Orlando, Drury Plaza Hotel Orlando, Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace, Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista, Holiday Inn Orlando Disney Springs, and Wyndham Garden Lake Buena Vista. All Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels are conveniently located at Walt Disney World Resort with spacious accommodations, luxurious amenities, dining, and recreation offerings. Each resort is an Official Walt Disney World Resort Hotel and is within walking distance of the area's finest shopping, dining, and entertainment via the pedestrian sky bridge to Disney Springs. The offer is exclusively available through the promotion website and is not valid with any other special offers, promotions, existing reservations, or groups. B Resort & Spa - $145 DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Orlando - $133 Drury Plaza Hotel Orlando - $135.99 Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace - $198 Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista - $165 Holiday Inn Orlando Disney Springs - $108 Wyndham Garden Lake Buena Vista - $98 Guests of Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels receive additional benefits to add value to their Orlando area vacation experience including: Complimentary transportation – Daily bus shuttle service is available to all Walt Disney World Theme Parks for Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels guests. Individual hotel shuttle schedules vary. Early Access – Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels guests enjoy even more magic with exclusive 30-minute early entry to any theme park every day. Golf - Tee times can be booked up to 90 days in advance with discounts on greens fees and rental equipment to play on all four Walt Disney World Golf courses. Passport to Savings booklet that features exclusive discounts and special offers from select Disney Springs restaurants, shops, and kiosks. Guests can purchase tickets including Walt Disney World® Tickets with Park Hopper options and enjoy special events including EPCOT® International Flower & Garden Festival now through May 27, 2024.** Discover more about the Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels here! B-Resort & Spa Discover B Resort & Spa, a boutique hotel experience that indulges discerning guests with a chic mix of modern sophistication and playful, family-friendly fun. This luxurious oasis offers an incredible array of exclusive amenities—when you are not too busy enjoying theme park thrills. B Delighted in stylish spaces complete with signature B Hotels & Resorts amenities that make staying with us in the Disney Springs Resort Area the place to be. The resort boasts 394 stylishly appointed guestrooms and suites featuring floor-to-ceiling windows offering stunning views of the area’s lakes, theme parks and evening fireworks celebrations. Doubletree Suites by Hilton Orlando The only all-suite hotel in the Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels and is the natural choice for a family vacation! The hotel offers 229 newly renovated one and two bedroom suites,at the DoubleTree, guests enjoy spacious suites with a private bedroom plus a separate living room that includes a queen sleep sofa, dining/work area and wet bar. Start the day with the bountiful breakfast buffet, then catch a complimentary shuttle to the Disney park of your choice! Drury Plaza Hotel Orlando The Drury Plaza Hotel Orlando Lake Buena Vista is more than a hotel. It’s an experience. One that allows its guests to Travel Happy and stay enchanted, entertained, and eventful! In addition to everyday free meals, this stunning new hotel offers exciting amenities for both the young and young-at-heart. Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel keeps you connected. An on-site arcade, oversized resort-style pool and playful splashpad keep you entertained. Numerous indoor and outdoor dining options satisfy any appetite. Unmatched views of Black Lake and nightly views of Magic Kingdom Park fireworks keep you enchanted. Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace is a vibrant resort offering spacious accommodations, an energetic Float Lagoon pool with Kid’s Splash Pad and unsurpassed hospitality. Each of our 1,011 renovated guest rooms is stylishly appointed and features luxurious pillow-top mattresses and bedding, along with thoughtful amenities such as a 46” HDTV, coffee maker, mini-refrigerator and high-speed Internet access. Splash and relax in our expansive Float Lagoon pool complex, or enjoy delicious poolside drinks and casual cuisine at Shades Pool Bar & Grille. Citrus 28 market is the perfect place to grab breakfast or a quick snack before you head off to the parks. In the evening, wind down at Sunnies in the lobby, or enjoy some quiet time enjoying a cocktail around the firepits at Shades. Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista offers 814 non-smoking deluxe guest rooms and suites, with select guest rooms offering incredible views of Disney Springs. The resort offers several dining options sure to please all of the members of your family. For your convenience, Mainstreet Market offers delicious grab and go options throughout the day. Savor tempting sushi and steaks prepared in the 1,000-year-old style at Benihana Steakhouse and Sushi. Sip frosty beverages and enjoy casual cuisine outdoors at the Rum Largo Poolside Bar and Café, or unwind with a hand-crafted cocktail and dinner in John T’s while watching your favorite game. The hotel offers 2 heated swimming pools, Jacuzzi tub and splash pad perfect for those warm Florida days. Stay active in our fitness center, have fun with the kids in the arcade or catch up on business in the 24-hour business center. Holiday Inn Orlando The 323-room Holiday Inn Orlando is the only Holiday Inn and InterContinental Hotels Group hotel in the Walt Disney World Resort. With a prime Disney location, you won’t find any better value from this TripAdvisor Top 30 ranked, award-winning Holiday Inn for your vacation, meeting, or wedding plans. Wyndham Garden Lake Buena Vista Each of the resort’s 394 newly renovated, modern guest rooms are located in one of the hotel’s two 5-story buildings. All guest rooms feature exterior entrances, pillow top mattresses with luxurious linens, premium WI-FI, a 55-inch flat-screen HDTV, mini-refrigerator, and an in-room safe large enough to accommodate a laptop. The hotel offers a variety of food and beverage options for your enjoyment. Start your day off right and fuel up at our daily breakfast buffet in the LakeView Restaurant. Joffrey’s Coffee shop located in the lobby is also open for breakfast daily and serves coffee, tea, an assortment of pastries and hot breakfast sandwiches. The Oasis Restaurant, located poolside is open daily for lunch, dinner and refreshing beverages. The Sundial Café, also located in the lobby offers an assortment of grab n go snacks and beverages. Kids of all ages love the newly re-imagined Oasis Aquatic Pool Playground, an exciting focal point of this family-friendly resort featuring two pools, interactive water features, and a large hot tub. Adults can relax on the beautiful pool deck and soak up some of the Florida sunshine or relax with some great food and refreshing beverages from our poolside restaurant and bar. Additional amenities include a business center, state of the art fitness center, sand volleyball court, basketball court and a game room. Have you ever stayed at a Disney Springs Resort area hotel? Let us know in the comments below. 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 Orlando Museum of Art (OMA) has received over 300 works by artists including Helen Frankenthaler, Keith Haring, and David Hockney from New York City collectors Dr. James Cottrell and Mr. Joseph Lovett. The Orlando Museum of Art (OMA) has announced a major gift from Dr. James Cottrell and Mr. Joseph Lovett, longtime art patrons, social activists, and Manhattan residents. The gift includes over 300 artworks from their extensive collection of downtown New York City and international artists from the past 50 years. This collection will enable the museum to share a diverse range of artistic perspectives with the community, researchers, educators, and students. “We are elated to have received this truly wonderful gift from longtime advocates and dedicated supporters,” notes Cathryn Mattson, Executive Director and CEO of the Orlando Museum of Art. “The collection will allow our curatorial and education teams to showcase underrepresented voices and foster connections with diverse communities, as well as global artists.” The Orlando Museum of Art has been a long-term steward of the Cottrell-Lovett Collection, having mounted two large-scale exhibitions: in 2004, Co-Conspirators: Artist and Collector: The Collection of James Cottrell and Joseph Lovett, and in 2016, The Conversation Continues: Highlights from the James Cottrell and Joseph Lovett Collection, as well as incorporating works in the museum’s permanent collection exhibitions over the years. These thoughtful, unique, and innovative showcases benefit both the OMA community and the Orlando art scene at large. Now, thanks to Dr. Cottrell and Mr. Lovett’s gift, the museum can build upon its strengths—a contemporary art collection featuring diverse voices—and expand its mission to stimulate creativity and intellectual curiosity by connecting people from all backgrounds and experiences with compelling art and new ideas. Chief Curator Coralie Claeysen-Gleyzon emphasizes the urgent need to confront homophobia and all discrimination in today’s world. She views this donation as “not only a pivotal moment for the OMA but also as a catalyst for broader societal change, permeating through the institution's cultural reach.” Dr. Cottrell and Mr. Lovett remarked, “We could not be happier with our decision to make this significant gift to OMA and the wider Central Florida community. We are especially proud to create a lasting impact via the museum, which has long demonstrated a vested interest in sharing and supporting our commitment to disability activism, non-censorship, accessibility, and LGBTQ+ issues. We’ve long been deeply inspired by OMA’s vibrant outreach into underserved communities, creating educational programs for people of all ages.” The donation of over 300 artworks by international, diverse artists from Dr. Cottrell and Mr. Lovett will significantly expand the OMA’s existing holdings, particularly with the addition of artworks by figures from the latter half of the twentieth century. Notable artists represented in the collection include Donald Baechler, Miguel Barcelo, Barton Lidice Beneš, Kwame Brathwaite, Sophie Calle, Jean Cocteau, Noël Dolla, Roland Flexner, Helen Frankenthaler, Keith Haring, David Hockney, Deborah Kass, Jonathan Lasker, Robert Mapplethorpe, Malcom Morley, and Dana Schutz. The Cottrell-Lovett gift to OMA also complements their recent gift of 200 works to the prestigious New York University-affiliated Grey Art Museum. The coinciding gifts aim to create new ties and foster relationships between the OMA and The Grey by allowing the two institutions to share works and educational opportunities. This summer, a small exhibition titled Variations & Iterations: Exploring Art Series in Gifts from the Dr. James Cottrell & Mr. Joseph Lovett Collection will focus on thematic series within the collection of works already on-site at OMA. In the Spring of 2025, the Orlando Museum of Art will open its 101st year by presenting a major exhibition that will showcase a large portion of the Cottrell-Lovett gift. Additionally, the entire Cottrell-Lovett collection will be accessible on the museum's website within the next year. Finally, the gift also includes the named position of Chief Curator as Cottrell-Lovett Collection Chief Curator. OMA is a cultural leader in Central Florida and beyond – engaging, teaching, and inspiring the community through arts experiences. For more information, please visit www.omart.org. 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.

1900 Park Fare at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa has reopened after a very lengthy closure. The wait is over! The beloved 1900 Park Fare has opened its doors once again at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. As part of the ongoing transformation of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, 1900 Park Fare has a newly refreshed look with the same grand charm. Here, you may meet Characters from classic Disney films, as well as newer favorites like Encanto and The Princess and the Frog. Each Character is known for making a wish… and making their wish come true. You’ll see none other than Princess Tiana in her new look for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, plus you will have the opportunity to meet Aladdin, Mirabel, and Cinderella. Feast on delectable dishes—some inspired by Disney wish-makers, like Aladdin and Tiana. Start your day with classic breakfast foods, like Eggs Benedict. At dinner, get a taste of New Orleans when you try Tiana’s Gumbo. Some flavorful favorites await you at breakfast and dinner alike—including the Grand Floridian Strawberry Soup and a carving station full of savory selections. The menu also features kid-friendly options—like Mickey waffles at breakfast, as well as chicken, pizza and macaroni-and-cheese at dinner. Be sure to look for Big Bertha, a turn-of-the-century organ from France that has been at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa since 1988! Artistic touches abound. 1900 Park Fare is delightfully designed to take you back in time to the early 20th century—with carousel theming, whimsical décor and impressionist-style Disney artwork. Hungry guests returning to the restaurant will be discover plenty of new bites as well as returning favorites coming back to this all-you-care-to-enjoy restaurant for breakfast and dinner. But don’t you worry, the Grand Floridian Strawberry Soup is back and ready to please you and your taste buds with strawberry goodness. Check out the full menu. Breakfast Kickstart your day with sweet and savory breakfast favorites. Bread Pudding with vanilla crème anglaise Doughnut Holes tossed with shimmer Grand Floridian Strawberry Soup with fresh strawberries and whipped cream Double-Chocolate Muffin (Plant-based) Guava and Cream Cheese Danish Cinnamon Pull-apart Bread Beef and Potato Hash Classic Eggs Benedict with Hollandaise Sauce Carved Ham Croissant Breakfast Pizza Smoked Salmon Cheesy Potato Casserole Spiced Tofu Scramble with Vegetables (Plant-based) An assortment of fruit, cereals, pastries, breads as well as a variety of plant-based options Dinner All-you-care-to-enjoy dinner with an array of delicious dishes. Peel-n-Eat Shrimp with cocktail sauce​ Tiana’s Gumbo​ with spicy andouille sausage Baked Salmon with saffron-lemon butter Carved Prime Rib Curry-roasted Chicken Roasted Garlic Sausage with tomatoes, herbs, and braised cabbage Porchetta with Hunter’s Sauce Couscous Salad with dried fruits, almonds, mint, and parsley Sun-dried Tomato and Rosemary Focaccia Mashed Potatoes Green Beans Glazed Carrots Grand Floridian Strawberry Soup with fresh strawberries and whipped cream Grand Floridian Financier: Almond cake with sea salt caramel and toasted meringue Toasted Coconut Cake with passion fruit custard and hibiscus crème (Plant-based) Lemon-Blueberry Cheesecake Vanilla Cupcake Fudge Brownie with triple chocolate mousse Beverages In addition to a variety of soft drinks, guests can also sip upon a selection of deliciously crafted beverages, both non-alcoholic and alcoholic, for an additional charge. Lavender Lemonade: Minute Maid Premium Lemonade with flavors of lavender (Non-alcoholic beverage) So Many Wishes: Pomegranate green tea, hibiscus, lemon, and a dash of stardust (Non-alcoholic beverage) Passion Fruit Daiquiri: Diplomático Planas Extra Añejo Blanco Rum, Aperol Liqueur, passion fruit, vanilla, and lime Strawberry Rosé Spritz: La Fête du Rosé, Rockey’s Botanical Liqueur, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, and strawberry Are you excited for the reopening of 1900 Park Fare at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa? Let us know in the comments below. For the latest news from Orlando, and throughout Central Florida, follow Gotta Go Orlando onX, 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.

Details have been announced for the 4th Annual Corks and Forks at Maitland's Venue on Lake Lily, with this years event taking place on April 18. Central Floridians are invited to enjoy an evening al fresco of food, beverages, and live entertainment at the fourth annual Corks and Forks event on Thursday, April 18, 2024, in support of Venue on Lake Lily at 641 S. Maitland Avenue, Maitland. Guests will enjoy samples of signature dishes from some of the finest local chefs and restaurants along with fine wines, spirits, and beer from favorite local and national brands. This year’s theme ‘…and a little bit country’ features local band favorite Jill’s Cashbox with influences from country, rock, top 40, and pop genres. Tickets range from $65 for general admission to $125 for a VIP club and early access ticket. Corporate/family tables and sponsorships are also available. Participating restaurants are to be announced soon. All proceeds benefit Venue on Lake Lily. For more information and tickets, click here. Founded and funded in the 1960s by individual members, The Maitland Civic Center, a non-government-owned/supported non-profit,  has thrived for decades as the epicenter of Maitland’s social, civic, and cultural life. As with all places that enjoy rare tenure, the civic center, now known as Venue on Lake Lily, is continuing its journey as a vital member of the community by exploring ways to serve its mission and promise to the community. “The Venue on Lake Lily continues to evolve and become increasingly important as a place where memories are made. We are thrilled this year to offer Corks and Forks, our signature social event, now in its fourth year.  And, in keeping with our goal to be even more fun each year, we have added. . . and a little bit country! What can be more fun than enjoying an exciting ‘classy country’ festival-like party with old and new friends, while contributing to our mission and the charities we support,” said the President of Venue on Lake Lily Renee Charlan. To keep up to date with the very latest happenings in Orlando, sign up to the Gotta Go Orlando Newsletter, and follow us on our social accounts to find the best events: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Discover the best of Orlando with our daily updated news, featuring the Best Things To Do: Entertainment News, Live Music & Concerts News, Events & Festival News, Theater & The Visual Arts News, Bar, Club & Nightlife News, and Food & Drink News. For the latest events in Orlando, check out our events guides: Events & Things To Do In Orlando This Month, Events & Things To Do In Orlando This Weekend, and FREE Events & Things To Do In Orlando This Weekend. To feature your business with Gotta Go Orlando learn more about advertising with us, and to or list your events with us, submit your Orlando events here.

For the third year, Florida Groves Festival, featuring Music, Art and Cannabis is back returning to Orlando, with organizers promising the festival will be bigger and better than ever! Florida Groves, the festival that focuses on music, cannabis and arts, is back at the Orlando Amphitheater on Saturday, April 13 and Sunday, April 14 with tickets still available. Throughout the whole experience, you’ll get to enjoy the sweet sounds of world-renowned DJs, as well as amazing artists from different parts of the planet rocking the stage in multiple genres. Music brings great energy, gets people in a better mood, and sets the tone for the remaining activities. Acts taking to the stage at this wekeend's event include Thievery Corporation, Protoje, Collie Buddz, Fortunate Youth, Inner Circle, Bumpin Uglies, Ballyhoo!, and many more! It's not just music at Florida Groves Festival, make sure to experience everything the festival has to offer!! Check out the cannabis convention, vendor village, food and drink vendors, live art and installations, live glassblowing, tattoo artists, skateboarding, pickleball courts, and more! Cannabis Florida Groves festival is all about cannabis, art, and music, and if you’re coming to learn about cannabis or celebrate cannabis-you’re in the right place. You’ll have the opportunity to inform yourself about marijuana legalization, get more into cannabis education and learn a few things about growing marijuana yourself with Florida Legacy Growers, and growers from around the US participating throughout the weekend. Tattoo Artists The ultimate fan move is getting a tattoo to remember your experience at the Florida Groves Festival. Not many public gatherings provide the opportunity to get some ink, but this music festival isn’t your everyday run-of-the-mill happening. Check out high-class artists and see which design would look good on your body. Live Art If you’re not an artist yourself, you’ve likely never witnessed the creation of a mural. This complicated process takes hours to complete, but lucky Florida Groves visitors will have an opportunity to see one from scratch to finish. A true collaboration, to see these artists work with their hands & make mental images into reality is just, for lack of better terminology, dope. Beyond that, they will have amazing glass blowing artists blowing everything from water pipes to pendants.

Rev up your engines and get ready for the ultimate car show experience! Motor Madness is back, and bigger than ever at Camping World Stadium. Head to Camping World Stadium on Saturday, April 13, from 1 pm - 6 pm for Motor Madness by the Orlando Car Club. Share in a day filled with fun and excitement, featuring a variety of vehicles from cars to bikes to trucks. Expect trophies, music, delicious food, refreshing drinks, and so much more. Of course, no Orlando Car Club show would be complete without the famous rev battle! Don't miss out on this massive event, there’s something for everyone at Motor Madness. You can purchase your spot, and participate in the show, or join as a spectator. Established in 2021, Orlando Car Club (O.C.C.) has quickly become one of the biggest car shows in Central Florida. With a mission to bring the car community together, O.C.C. hosts some of the best cars in CFL and provides a platform for car enthusiasts to share their passion If it's happening in Orlando you Gotta Go Orlando! Discover the best of Central Florida and beyond with our Daily Orlando News. Are you heading to Motor Madness? Let us know in the comments below. For the latest news from Orlando, and throughout Central Florida, follow Gotta Go Orlando onX, 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.

Missy Elliott is making history once again in 2024 with the OUT OF THIS WORLD — The Missy Elliott Experience – her first-ever headline tour. Global superstar Missy Elliott has announced her history-making debut headline tour, OUT OF THIS WORLD — The Missy Elliott Experience. Continuing her stellar dominance as one of the most significant artists in music, the pioneer of female Hip Hop/R&B will land in arenas across North America this summer with Hip Hop legend Busta Rhymes, Multi-Platinum selling superstar Ciara, and mega producer Timbaland. “This is an incredible time in my life as I am experiencing so many milestone ‘firsts.’ Being the FIRST female Hip Hop artist to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and now going out on my FIRST headline tour,” shares Elliott. “Fans have been asking me to tour forever but I wanted to wait until I felt the time was right because I knew if I was ever going to do it, I had to do it big, and I had to do it with family! So get ready to be taken OUT OF THIS WORLD with me, Busta Rhymes, Ciara, and Timbaland! We can’t wait to share this experience with the fans!” This summer’s hottest ticket will see the 24-city run blast off on July 4 at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, making stops across North America in Los Angeles, Atlanta, Brooklyn, and more, including Tampa at Amalie Arena on July 24. Tickets will be available starting with Verizon presale (details below) beginning tomorrow, April 9. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general onsale beginning Friday, April 12 at 10 am at Missy-Elliott.com. One of the most significant female artists in the annals of contemporary music, Missy Elliott is making history once again in 2024 the OUT OF THIS WORLD — The Missy Elliott Experience – her first-ever headline tour, accompanied by her longtime co-stars Busta Rhymes, Ciara and special guest Timbaland. An avant-garde solo superstar, pioneering songwriter-producer, and across-the-board cultural icon, the four-time GRAMMY Award winning Elliott has attained unprecedented success, including 22 GRAMMY®nominations spanning three decades, eight MTV Video Music Awards, and sales now exceeding 30M in the U.S. alone. All of Missy’s six studio albums have each been RIAA platinum certified or better, marking her among the only female rappers ever to achieve that remarkable accomplishment. Among her countless triumphs, 2023 saw Elliott named as the first female hip-hop artist to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, rightly declaring her “a true path breaker in a male-dominated genre.” Elliott’s most recent work, 2019’s acclaimed EP, ICONOLOGY, drew instant applause upon its surprise release, with USA Today declaring it “a master class at the school of Missy Misdemeanor Elliott.” That same year saw the iconic star making history as the first female hip-hop artist ever to receive the MTV Video Music Awards’ prestigious Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award. 2019 also saw her break new ground as the first female hip-hop artist and third-ever rapper to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. In addition, Elliott became the first female rapper to receive an honorary Doctor of Music degree from Berklee College of Music, celebrating her lasting contributions to music and popular culture. Further accolades followed in 2021, with Elliott named among the twelve inaugural inductees for the new Atlanta landmark, The Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame, and later honored with her own star on the world famous Hollywood Walk of Fame. In 2022, Elliott’s hometown of Portsmouth, VA celebrated its favorite daughter by presenting her with the Key to the City and renaming a portion of McLean Street to “Missy Elliott Boulevard” and declaring October 17 as Missy Elliott Day. What’s more, Virginia’s Norfolk State University awarded Elliott with the Presidential Commencement Medallion and an honorary degree at their fall 2022 commencement ceremony, acknowledging her “outstanding professional achievements and extraordinary contributions to public service.” In addition to her historic induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2023, the Recording Academy’s Black Music Collective presented Elliott with its Recording Academy Global Impact Award, honoring her personal and professional achievements in the music industry. The 2023 GRAMMY Awards saw Elliott among the superstars celebrating the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, joining such icons as LL Cool J, Ice-T, Method Man, Busta Rhymes, and Salt-N-Pepa for a landmark performance honoring the genre’s diverse history. Additional 2023 tributes include the Black Music Honors’ “Music Innovator Icon” award as well as a special ESSENCE cover story celebrating her headline performance at the 2023 ESSENCE Festival of Culture in New Orleans. Indeed, Missy Elliott deserves all the flowers and then some. Now, with her OUT OF THIS WORLD — The Missy Elliott Experience hitting arenas across North America with Ciara, Busta Rhymes and special guest Timbaland – and new music always on the horizon – Missy Elliott continues to stand tall over pop culture as a true creative architect and revolutionary artist, her prophetic sound and vision as groundbreaking and influential as ever before. Are you excited for the Out Of This World tour? Let us know in the comments below. 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. 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Tori Kelly has announced the second leg of the Purple Skies Tour in support of her just-released new album, TORI, and yes it includes a stop in Orlando! Two-time GRAMMY Award-winning multi-platinum artist Tori Kelly has announced the second leg of the Purple Skies Tour in North America in support of her just-released new album, TORI. Kelly’s upcoming ‘Purple Skies’ North American tour will kick off on April 12 in Ventura, California before stopping in Idaho, Washington, Canada and other locations including a stop at House of Blues Orlando on October 9. Tickets go on sale Thursday, April 11 at 10 am, with a Live Nation Presale from Wednesday, April 10 at 10 am. (Code: RIFF) Get tickets here. The much-anticipated multi-leg tour celebrates the just-released album TORI., an truly deserving self-titled moment for the superstar.  Executive produced by Jon Bellion, the diverse 15-track album is Kelly’s fifth studio album and first in partnership with Epic Records. It features an eclectic mix of guest contributions, including features from Ayra Starr, KIM CHAEWON of kpop band LE SSERAFIM, and Jon Bellion himself. It includes previously shared, fan-favorite songs like “missin u,” “shelter,” and “cut,” plus recent singles “high water” and “thing u do.” Last year, Tori Kelly began laying the groundwork for TORI. with the release of tori, a seven-track prelude to the album featuring a range of styles and sounds that showcase the true Tori. It set the stage for the most versatile and vulnerable project of the artist’s career, weaving together sonics and songwriting that represent the full picture of a woman coming into her own. TORI. warrants its all-caps, full-statement title, bringing together sounds from the late ’90s and early ’00s in creative, exciting ways that put perpetual motion at the forefront—with the throughline being Kelly’s strong, versatile voice. It is truly a full 360 vision of Tori Kelly. Period. “This album is an expression of every side of me; some of them I’ve never shown before,” says Kelly. “I decided to name it ‘TORI.’ because this music is me confidently stepping into myself as an artist and as a woman. Tori Kelly’s music has touched millions around the world, and with TORI. she opens herself up fully, bringing together big-chorus singalongs, throwback beats, and honest lyrics in a way that paints a striking, vibrant portrait. The album showcases all of the different musical sides of the artist that she has not shared with the world before, a truly definitive statement that brings all of the unique layers of her artistry together in concert.  “This feels like a self-titled moment,” she says. “I am ready to say, ‘This is who I am.’” Tori Kelly season has arrived, and it was well worth the wait. TORI. is available now. Are you excited to see Tori live in Orlando? Let us know in the comments below. 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.

Get ready foodies, the Tampa Bay Wine and Food Festival returns featuring five days of celebrity chefs, incredible regional talent, and one of the best gastronomic experiences in the Bay Area. Following the massive success of the inaugural Tampa Bay Wine and Food Festival last year, the event returns in April, bigger and even better in 2024, celebrating the culinary talents of the incredible chefs and gastronomic masters in Tampa, St. Petersburg, and its surrounding areas. Taking place from Tuesday, April 9 - Saturday, April 13, over 10,000 attendees are expected to enjoy the five-day destination event which will feature a variety of experiences that will bring together national wine and spirits producers and brands curated to highlight and celebrate the remarkable culinary abilities throughout the Tampa Bay area. The event will support and benefit local charitable initiatives in the Tampa Bay area with Community Initiatives Foundation’s EAT SMART campaign, whose mission is to support the health and wellness of youth in the Tampa Bay Area. CI Management, the team behind some of South Florida’s leading wine and food festivals and experiences have organized a spectacular five days of events and celebrations. Presented by GOYA Foods and the Hillsborough County commissioners, the festival consists of five ticketed events, culminating in Saturday’s Grand Tasting Experience on the waterfront. Highlights include An Evening at The Tampa Club, a Chef Showdown and Grand Tasting event at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, and a tasting event in Hyde Park Village. For information on the special events and celebrations happening throughout the festival, and to purchase tickets, check out the official website. Are yo excited for this year's festival? Let us know in the comments below. 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.

Anitta is shaking to the US stages for the first time ever with her upcoming Baile Funk Experience tour. GRAMMY Award-nominated international superstar Anitta has announced her long-awaited and highly anticipated tour, the BAILE FUNK EXPERIENCE. Kicking off on May 18 in Mexico City, Mexico, the 20+ date tour produced by Live Nation, is a unique funk experience in special intimate venues that hits cities around the world, giving fans an authentic taste of the iconic funk parties in Brazil. The tour includes Anitta’s first ever North American leg which will bring her to Los Angeles, New York City, Chicago, Toronto and Orlando. Anitta will take to the stage in Orlando for the first time ever on May 26, 2024 at Hard Rock Live. Tickets are available from Friday, April 12 at 10 am. Get tickets here. Following the North American leg, Anitta will bring the BAILE FUNK EXPERIENCE to South America and then Europe including Bogota, Buenos Aires, London, Paris, Ibiza and more. While the BAILE FUNK EXPERIENCE marks Anitta’s first string of North American dates, the GRAMMY-nominated star is no stranger to performing for her North American fans and the world. At the end of 2023, Anitta was a headliner at TikTok In The Mix, the first-of-its-kind live global experience on TikTok, where she performed to a sold out crowd of 17,000 fans at Sloan Park in Mesa, AZ and shattered viewing records with over 33.5 million viewers in total watching the broadcast. In 2022, Anitta once again made headlines and broke records as the first female Brazilian solo act to perform at Coachella. Following her performance, Variety proclaimed,  she “wowed” the crowd with a set that featured a “mind-boggling mixture of genres, emphasizing the Brazilian and Latin music that rose her to stardom.” The tour will follow the release of Anitta’s new album, Funk Generation, out April 26th via Republic Records/Universal Music Latin Entertainment. Pre-order/Pre-save Funk Generation HERE. Anitta recently gave fans a preview of what they can expect from the upcoming album, with the fiery lead single “Double Team” (ft. Brray & Bad Gyal) alongside an official music video – listen HERE and watch the video HERE. The single was produced by Botlok and the music video was directed by Sam Hayes. Funk Generation follows Anitta’s three track bundle, Funk Generation: A Favela Love Story, which was released in 2023 as a precursor to the new album. The three tracks were “Funk Rave,” “Used To be” and “Casi Casi,”which became fan favorites. After the successful release, Anitta began to close out the year with “BELLAKEO”, a joint track with Peso Pluma – watch the official video HERE. “BELLAKEO” went on to become Anitta’s highest-charting entry on the Billboard Hot 100 to date. Anitta released “Joga pra Lua,” in collaboration with producers Pedro Sampaio and DENNIS. as her final single of 2023 to end the year with a bang. Anitta was also recently announced as the face of BODYARMOR Flash I.V., a rapid rehydration electrolyte drink that will proudly sponsor and hydrate the BAILE FUNK EXPERIENCE. Are you excited to see Anitta perform in Orlando for the first time? Let us know in the comments below. 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.