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English Premier League champions Manchester City will kick off against the Spanish giants FC Barcelona at Camping World Stadium in a friendly match in July. Three-time reigning Premier League champions Manchester City will face Spanish powerhouse Barcelona in an FC Series friendly at Camping World Stadium on Tuesday, July 30. The match will be one of four Manchester City exhibitions in the United States under the FC Series banner, marking the fourth consecutive year the Orlando-based operation will host top European teams in Central Florida and throughout the U.S. during the summer preseason window. In addition to the July 30 match in Orlando, Manchester City’s whirlwind FC Series tour also includes friendlies against top Scottish club Celtic (July 23 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, North Carolina) and top Italian side AC Milan (July 27 at Yankee Stadium in New York), with the team’s stateside finale coming against fellow Premier League icons Chelsea on August 3 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus. Tickets go on sale to the general public starting at 10 a.m. ET on Wednesday, July 27. Broadcast information and official start times will be announced later this year. A full list of FC Series exhibitions and partner matches is available below. To register for presale access or learn more about the 2024 FC Series, visit FCSeries.com. 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. If it's happening in Orlando you Gotta Go Orlando! Discover the best of Central Florida and beyond with our Daily Orlando News. 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.

Plans have been revealed to transform an abandoned resort Kissimmee resort into a massive new tourism destination including hotels, attractions, restaurants, retail and more! Central Florida's ever changing tourism landscape could be in line for a major new project that would breathe new life into an abandoned resort on the 192 in Kissimmee, close to Walt Disney World. A Community Development Application has been filled in Osceola County by The Meyers Group. This is the first step required to move the project forward. The massive construction project would see the former Orlando Sun Resort and Convention Center raised to the ground in favor of a huge new 77-acre entertainment district called the "Ovation" project. The ambitious project would include three hotels with a total of 675 rooms, plus, retail shops, restaurants, bars, offices, and attractions, including a massive ferris wheel offering spectacular views of Walt Disney World. This project could easily rival ICON Park on International Drive, and even includes a similar ferris wheel. Other similar entertainment destinations nearby include Disney Springs, The Pormenade at Sunset Walk, and The Pointe Orlando. We will keep you up to date on this exciting new project, but for now read on for the troubled history of the 77 acres of prime real estate in the heart of Central Florida's tourism district. The abandoned Orlando Sun Resort sits on a prime location on US-192, also known as Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, outside of Walt Disney World at the I-4 and US-192 Interchange, across from Celebration. The hotel was originally built in 1972 by the Carolando Corporation, a group of investors from North Carolina who saw an opportunity to build a hotel complex right outside of World Walt Disney World. The original plans for the resort included thousands of hotel rooms, restaurants, a convention center, and even an attraction - a massive observation tower that was to be the tallest building in Florida. Before the project was completed, Carlando hit financial trouble and less than a year into the project, they sold on the land and partially completed resort to the Hyatt Corporation. Hyatt did complete the majority of the resort including 3,400 hotel rooms and a massive convention center, but sadly the observation tower was axed from the project. On completion, the resort was named the Hyatt Orlando Resort, and operated successfully for several years, however as Walt Disney World rapidly expanded its own collection of hotels, guest were opting to stay onsite rather than in Kissimmee, and by the early 2000s the resort was in serious financial trouble, much like many hotels and resorts on Highway 192. On September 12, 2003, without any warning, Hyatt closed its doors permanently, giving no warning to employees, and guests were told to vacate their rooms by noon!. Hyatt then sold the property in 2004 to New York based Moinian Group for $30 million, with the new owners announcing that they were to demolish the now aging and deteriorating buildings and build new hotels, and a water park. This never happened, with Moninian then announcing that they would repurpose the hotel rooms into condominiums, but again this never happened, and after the property lay vacant for several years, Moinian decided to reopen the resort as a hotel. The resort received a multi-million refurbishment including exterior and interior painting, new furniture, bed linens, etc, and was renamed the Ramada Orlando Celebration Resort And Convention Center Kissimmee, opening for business in June 2007. Shortly after re-opening, the resort was rebranded again, this time to the Orlando Sun Resort, but by now the hotel was receiving many negative reviews online due to the aging building and a lack of maintenance, ultimately this led to the hotel closed for the last time in 2012. At this time Moinian Group listed the resort for sale, with an asking price of $74 million. It was purchased eventually in 2021 by another New York company who have since done nothing with the resort, allowing it to be damaged by trespassers, and looters, to the point the buildings are beyond repair. You can watch a video below of the abandoned resort by Bright Sun Films which shows the astonishing decay to the once busy resort which has been left to rot in the Florida Sunshine. Lets hope the new project brings a happy ever after to the property at last! 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. If it's happening in Orlando you Gotta Go Orlando! Discover the best of Central Florida and beyond with our Daily Orlando News. 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.

Everyone is invited to the City of Kissimmee's big birthday bash at the 2024 Kowtown Festival. There will be great food, live music, the KUA kids zone, plus games, craft vendors, and more. The City of Kissimmee is turning 141 years old this year and the city is once again ready to celebrate with the local community at a birthday party big enough for a whole city! Taking place on Saturday, March 23, 2024, from 12 - 4 pm at Kissimmee Lakefront Park on the Festival Lawn, the free Kowtown Festival is Kissimmee's annual birthday party filled with live music from your favorite local artists including Runaway June and Sean Holcomb, plus lots of local vendors, and food trucks. Bring your whole family out to enjoy the KUA Kid’s Power Zone with fun and games for the kids, and everyone can experience a glimpse of the City of Kissimmee's history.. There will be birthday cake, and much more. Parking for the event is available in the Marina Overflow lot, the County surface lots, Pleasant Street Garage, and in the street parking along Lakeview Drive. 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. For the very latest Orlando Theme Park News click here, and for the latest Attractions News click here. Plus, check out our daily updated guides to Central Florida's Theme Parks: Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando Resort, SeaWorld Orlando, LEGOLAND Florida, and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. 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.

Ready set ZooBrews! ZooBrews tickets are available now. Come out to Tampa's wildest night with all inclusive experience including unlimited food and drinks, games and of course plenty of animals! Join Zoo Tampa for ZooBrews on April 6, 2024 for an ALL-INCLUSIVE night filled with up-close wildlife, endless food, unlimited drinks, live music, games, and more General Admission includes unlimited food and drinks, live music and entertainment, plus wildlife connections and experiences throughout the event. Plus, if you want to make your evening even more memorable, VIP tickets available giving you early access to the event at 6:30 pm, plus exclusive spaces, and a gift! Highlights of the VIP tickets include VIP Reception with live band from 6:30 pm - 7 :30 pm, plus Special Wildlife Connection and VIP-only area located in the Beer and Wine Garden, pls a free unique VIP gift. Tickets are available now, with saving on early bird tickets. General admission tickets are $79, with VIP Tickets costing $159. For the latest news and things to do in the Tampa Bay Area, click here. 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. If it's happening in Orlando you Gotta Go Orlando! Discover the best of Central Florida and beyond with our Daily Orlando News. 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.

At Combat Night you can expect non stop action and a great family friendly environment. Combat Night, the best in live mixed martial arts (MMA), is coming to Osceola Heritage Park on March 23. Don't miss what promises to be an unforgettable night of thrilling MMA action. This event features a stacked lineup of fights, including some of the most exciting fighters in the sport. MMA fans can look forward to seeing Lucas Larue, Jeremy Williams, Juanky Rodriguez, Bruno Perez, and Sedric Louissaint, among others. There will also be multiple UFC fighters in attendance with some that came through the Combat Night rankings. Tickets start at $60, get yours now. While MMA Florida bouts were illegal at one point, this is no longer the case. Mixed martial arts competitions are legal in Florida, so long as they are sanctioned by the Florida State Boxing Commission. It was believed at one point that MMA was the most banned sport in the United States, with holdouts, such as New York, maintaining a ban for nearly two decades. Today, the sport has grown in popularity and visibility. As a result, Combat Night, Florida MMA events are explosive fight nights with athletes lining up to prove their strength and skill in front of fans. 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. If it's happening in Orlando you Gotta Go Orlando! Discover the best of Central Florida and beyond with our Daily Orlando News. 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.

Wine Quest is a two-night event that combines fabulous wine and spirits, and exceptional cuisine to support Quest’s mission to help people with developmental disabilities experience a full life. Join Quest for the 28th annual Wine Quest, a two-night ticketed event that combines fabulous wine and spirits, together with exceptional cuisine, all to support Quest’s mission of providing lifelong services for people with developmental disabilities throughout Central Florida. This year’s event will take place at Caribe Royale Resort located at 8101 World Center Dr. Orlando, with a Grand Tasting Experience on Friday May 17 from 7 pm - 10 pm, and a Premier Wine Dinner and Celebration on Saturday May 18 from 6 pm - 10 pm. Friday’s Grand Tasting Event sets the tone for the weekend with abundant wine and craft spirit tastings, fabulous hors d’oeuvres, silent auction, and more, with tickets costing $195. Saturday evening welcomes guests with a bubbly reception, light hors d’oeuvres, live music, and silent auction display. Guests will be welcomed into the ballroom for a chef-curated, four-course dining experience with specialty wine pairings, a heartfelt Quest program highlight and mission moment, live auction, and more! Tickets are $300 each. A ticket is available for both events costing $400. For more information and to purchase tickets, click here. For 60 years, Quest, Inc. has transformed the lives of thousands of adults and children with developmental disabilities through a range of services proven to increase capabilities and quality of life. From the humble beginnings of a single location serving eight individuals, to currently over 20 locations, serving over 500 individuals each day in Orlando and Tampa, we continue to build communities where people with development disabilities achieve their goals. For more information click here. 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. If it's happening in Orlando you Gotta Go Orlando! Discover the best of Central Florida and beyond with our Daily Orlando News. 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.

Check out the new spring fun from Orlando Dinner Entertainment! Spring has officially arrived in Central Florida and that means the kids are home and more visitors are making their way to the Sunshine State in search of adventure. Lucky for them, Orlando Dinner Entertainment is offering new immersive experiences for both kids and kids at heart. Not to mention, something for the grown-ups as well. “Bunnies and Bubbles” at Teatro Martini & Jewel While the kids are waiting for the Easter Bunny to visit, the adults can celebrate the holiday with a new take on Teatro Martini’s classic, 18+ dinner show. On March 28, 29 & 30, Teatro Martini will present “Bubbles and Bunnies,” a new overlay inspired by the iconic Playboy Bunnies, featuring world-class performers in a variety of arts including aerial, comedy, magic and more. And the party continues in the speakeasy lounge, Jewel. For $35, guests will receive entry to the speakeasy, 100 chips for the charity gaming tables, a specialty cocktail and an Easter egg with a special prize upon entry. Guests must be 18+ to attend Teatro Martini shows and 21+ to enter Jewel. Jewel is open Friday and Saturday from 7 pm to Midnight. To reserve your experience, call 407-206-5100 or click here to book. “Revenge of the Dreadful” at Pirates Dinner Adventure This spring, the crew at Pirates Dinner Adventure is coming back to settle the score. Pirates Dinner Adventure will highlight a different one of their fan-favorite characters, with themed merchandise and a specialty cocktail at the bar. Ticket prices for the Pirates Dinner Adventure are $72.95 for adults and $46.95 for children ages three to 10. Children ages two and under are free. To reserve your experience, call 407-206-5102 or click here to book. Parental discretion is advised. About Orlando Dinner Entertainment Orlando Dinner Entertainment has been bringing joy to the Central Florida Community for more than 25 years. It’s the creator of Pirates Dinner Adventure, a thrilling dinner show packed full of entertaining stories, impressive acrobatics and amusing characters. The company also offers the Country Nights Live dinner experience and Teatro Martini dinner show. It’s home to speakeasy bar Jewel, which features dueling pianos. Orlando Dinner Entertainment is located at 6400 Carrier Dr., Orlando, FL 32819. To learn more or book tickets, visit www.piratesdinneradventure.com. 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. If it's happening in Orlando you Gotta Go Orlando! Discover the best of Central Florida and beyond with our Daily Orlando News. 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.

The Grammy award winning Christian singer Chris Tomlin is embarking on a huge world tour, and has added extra dates including a stop in Orlando. Chris Tomlin, one of the most successful Christian touring artists today, has added a second leg this fall to his Holy Forever World Tour due to the tremendous response for the global tour set to launch April 18, 2024. The first leg includes Chris’ first headline tour overseas in more than a decade as the Grammy award winner is set to perform concerts across the U.S. and globally, including England, Ireland, Netherlands, Germany and Hungary. The second leg will add 18 concerts to the calendar including a stop in Orlando with special guest Tauren Wells on November 21, 2024. Tickets go on sale March 28, 2024 at 10 a.m. through Ticketmaster.com and the Ticketmaster App. Sign up for the Addition Financial Arena Cyber Club to receive all the information you need about this event and others at www.AdditionFiArena.com. “It’s remarkable to see how God is using ‘Holy Forever,’” said Chris. “I never could have imagined how quickly the song would connect with the church around the world. As part of that, I am honored to announce the addition of 18 new cities to the ‘Holy Forever World Tour.’ The tour starts next month and I am excited to see what else God has in store for ‘Holy Forever.” The Holy Forever World Tour is aptly named after one of the fastest growing songs in the church right now and one of his largest consumed songs each week in his distinguished catalog with the single currently sitting at over 140M streams. “Holy Forever,” a Grammy-nominated six-week # 1 single, has become one of the most significant songs of Chris’ 20+year career. Its reach and impact continues to help in Chris’ global mission and desire to help give people a voice to worship God. Billboard touted, “Tomlin’s name has become synonymous with modern worship music, as the Texas native has issued songs that have evolved into music standards sung by church 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. If it's happening in Orlando you Gotta Go Orlando! Discover the best of Central Florida and beyond with our Daily Orlando News. 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.

Celebrate the latest installment in the Ghostbusters franchise at Dezerland Park Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire premieres on March 22 and you’re looking for the ultimate viewing experience. Who you gonna call? Dezerland Park, of course! The fifth installment in the Ghostbusters series sees a star-studded cast with Paul Rudd, Finn Wolfhard and Mckenna Grace return to the iconic New York City firehouse and help the original Ghostbusters take ghost fighting to the next level while saving the world from a second Ice Age. Fans of the franchise can see the new movie at Dezerland Park’s on-site movie theater, Cinemark Orlando and XD, and enjoy a host of special offerings to celebrate Ghostbusters iconic legacy. Photo Opportunities and Orlando Auto Museum Discount Guests can present their ticket for the movie from the on-site Cinemark theater to receive 50% off their entry to the Orlando Auto Museum to see a very special piece of Hollywood history from the “Ghostbusters” franchise. The Ecto-1, also known as the Ectomobile, guests can find at the museum is the perfect photo-op for fans of the franchise to stop by and snap some selfies with after seeing Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire. Eagle-eyed fans can even take a look at the dashboard, which was signed by star of the new film, Mckenna Grace, at this year’s Megacon. Plus, throughout the weekend, enthusiasts from CAT5 Ghostbusters, a non-profit fan group, will be onsite, in costume to take pictures with fans by the entrance to Cinemark inside Dezerland Park with a replica Belvedere Ecto-1. Photo opportunities with the cosplayers will be available on Saturday, March 23 at 5 and 8 p.m. and Sunday, March 24 at noon, 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. NEW Toxic Blast Guests who want to get in on the action can visit Dezerland’s newest attraction — Toxic Blast. Families and friends can team up or battle against each other in a thrilling, black light combat experience — the first of its kind on International Drive. Guests will gear up with their state-of-the-art gel blaster, a hopper full of “gellets” and colored masks as they enter the immersive, black light arena for a 45-minute adrenaline-pumping adventure. Social Media Giveaways Plus, guests who share their photos on social and tag @Dezerland_Park and @TheOrlandoAutoMuseum will be entered to win free Cinemark movie tickets or one of the popcorn bins modeled after the iconic character, Slimer. Moviegoers can also explore Dezerland Park’s other attractions, including Florida's longest indoor go-kart track, Pinball Palace, a laser tag maze, a trampoline park and more. Dezerland is also home to the Orlando Auto Museum, America’s largest auto museum which is home to more than 2,000 vehicles valued at over $200 million, featuring everything from military vehicles used in combat to cars made famous by television and movies and vehicles from a variety of decades and countries around the world. For more information about Dezerland Park, visit https://dezerlandpark.com. 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. If it's happening in Orlando you Gotta Go Orlando! Discover the best of Central Florida and beyond with our Daily Orlando News. 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.

Could the reimagining of Dinoland be about to start? This massive project that would see the area reimagined into a new land inspired by the “tropical Americas." Walt Disney World could finally be about to push the button on a major expansion of Disney's Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World, and with Universal Orlando set to open its new Epic Universe Theme Park next year, many Disney fans will be relieved to see Disney finally respond to the threat from their Orlando neighbors. Last September it was announced at Destination D23 that Walt Disney Imagineering is planning to reimagine Dinoland U.S.A. at Disney’s Animal Kingdom into a new land – inspired by a region sometimes referred to as “tropical Americas." and while Disney have not announced that the project is commencing, permits suggest this major construction project and possibly more could be about to get underway! Permits have officially been filed for back-of-house improvements in a compound that was previously been used by construction crews during the building of Pandora – The World of Avatar. The laydown yard is located north of Kali River Rapids along a perimeter road that runs past DinoLand USA and Expedition Everest, with the permits showing that the area would be used for four WDI trailers and a third-party contractor trailer. While the permit signals a large-scale project is about to start at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, it sadly gives no indication what the project will be. In addition to the planned DinoLand USA reimagining, a retheme of the “It’s Tough to Be A Bug” show into a Zootopia-themed show has also been announced. Plus, rumors are persisting that a major refurbishment is in the works for Rafiki’s Planet Watch and Conservation Station. We are expecting an announcement from Walt Disney World soon, and this could come at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders on April 3rd or the D23 Expo this August. We will be watching this exciting development closely, and will keep you updated! As part of their research into the mew project, Imagineers have been looking at some of the most biodiverse areas on the planet in the regions just north and south of the equator here in the Western Hemisphere – the northern part of South America, stretching up into Central America. This exciting location has been the inspiration for many magical stories over the years at Disney, and new experiences inspired by “Encanto” and the fan-favorite adventurer Indiana Jones are being planned for the reimagined land. In concept art of the new land, Indiana Jones will be replacing the existing Dinosaur ride. You can also see rendering from Encanto! Bruce Vaughn, head of Walt Disney Imagineering says there’s a long way to go and a lot more to discover but Imagineering teams in Florida are up for the challenge." 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. If it's happening in Orlando you Gotta Go Orlando! Discover the best of Central Florida and beyond with our Daily Orlando News. 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.

Another Victory for Orlando! Sports Business Journal has named Orlando the nation's "Best Sports City for Events." The Sports Business Journal has unveiled its list of best U.S. sports cities, and Orlando has came out on top, named "Best Sports Business City for Attracting and Hosting Events." In awarding Orlando "Best Sports City for Events," Sports Business Journal highlighted the Greater Orlando Sports Commission’s role in attracting huge sporting events and conferences to the city, “It is Orlando’s ability to host any sport at any time, and often at the same time that really propelled Orlando to the top of our rankings,” said David Broughton, Sports Business Journal Research Director. “With the number of sports visitors that Orlando welcomes, it’s like hosting a Super Bowl every day.” To come up with its findings, Sports Business Journal analyzed data from 240 cities throughout the country, taking into account sporting events in each city, the amount of convention space and sports venues, together with analyzing each cities sports commission. With Las Vegas who recently hosted the Super Bowl in second place, and Los Angels in third place, you can see how the accolade for Orlando is a huge deal! Allen Johnson, Chief Venue Officer for Orlando Venues, including Camping World Stadium and Kia Center, commented "We’re thrilled that Orlando has clinched the number one spot in Sports Business Journal’s rankings for Best Sports Business City for Attracting and Hosting Events! This accolade highlights the incredible partnership between top-tier venues and our vibrant community. There’s so much more to come as we continue to innovate and shape the future of event hosting!" Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer was proud of the achievement, commenting, "Sports have the power to bring residents together, showcase our community’s vibrancy and drive economic growth by bringing more visitors to the region. We should all be proud that Sports Business Journal has named Orlando the nation's "Best Sports City for Events." The City of Orlando added, "Another Victory for Orlando! Let's celebrate and keep showing the world why Orlando is the ultimate destination for sports and community spirit! Orlando Economic Partnership added proudly, "This recognition from the Sports Business Journal is a testament to the Orlando region's world-class venues, our diverse and talented workforce, and our vibrant and resilient community. Orlando is a premier sports event destination. And that makes Orlando Unbelievably Real." The award for “Best Sports Business City” will officially be presented to the city at an official ceremony at downtown Orlando's Kia Center on April 3. 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. If it's happening in Orlando you Gotta Go Orlando! Discover the best of Central Florida and beyond with our Daily Orlando News. 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.

Despite Orlando being busy with Spring Break crowds, two Orlando Water Parks are closing Tuesday. As we race towards Easter and temperatures improve, an unusually cold day is expected Tuesday, March 19 here in Central Florida, forcing two major water parks to close. As a cold front passes through Central Florida overnight, wake up temps in Orlando on Tuesday morning will force temps down into the upper 50s, with Aquatic Water Park at SeaWorld Orlando and Volcano Bay at Universal Orlando remaining closed on Tuesday. Highs on Tuesday are expected into the mid 60s, with overnight temps back into the 50s again overnight into Wednesday, however temps will rebound into the mid 70s Wednesday afternoon. As of right now both water parks are scheduled to reopen Wednesday, but this is subject to change depending on the temps. Currently Disney's Typhoon Lagoon is scheduled to be open 10 am - 5 pm Tuesday. 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. If it's happening in Orlando you Gotta Go Orlando! Discover the best of Central Florida and beyond with our Daily Orlando News. 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.