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Downtown Orlando is gearing up for a busy weekend, and SunRAIL is helping to ease traffic congestion for the 2024 Pro Bowl Games at Camping World Stadium by offering free travel to and from the games. Football fans can ride SunRail for FREE on game day, this Sunday, February 4! To help football fans get to and from Camping World Stadium for the 2024 Pro Bowl Games this Sunday, February 4, SunRail is offering free rides with SunSouthbound service starting at 11 am from the DeBary Station, and northbound service starts at 1 pm from the Poinciana Station. Don't miss a single play—SunRail services run until 9 pm for all your post-game moves. A shuttle to Camping World Stadium will be available starting at 11 am. on Central Blvd (between Garland and Hughey under I-4). Plus, SunRail is offering passengers the opportunity to get game-day ready with a chance to win a pair of tickets to the 2024 Pro Bowl Games! On Wednesday, January 31, the SunRail team will be out and about on the trains with a bowl of hidden SunRail goodies, some of which will be Pro Bowl tickets. Everyone is a winner when they ride SunRail! Catch the following MVP trains: P306, P315, P316, P321, and P330 to snag some SunRail swag and a chance at a pair of tickets to the 2024 Pro Bowl Games! While supplies last. Please visit SunRail.com for giveaway details. 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'sTheme 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.

Exciting news from Busch Gardens Tampa Bay as the much loved Sky Ride is back up and running at the park, whereyou can enjoy a bird's-eye view of the park from high up in the sky in a gondola. Get ready to soar to new heights as Busch Gardens Tampa Bay have announced that after a very long wait, The SkyRide will reopen this Friday, February 2! Guests can once again take in the views of Busch Gardens from this iconic ride suspended 50 feet above the park. The SkyRide which is one of the park's oldest attractions, dating back to 1974, has been closed since 2020, when the park closed due to the Cvid-19 pandemic. With the ride closed for such a long period of time, many believed that the ride would never re-open, but last year Busch Gardens posted a video on their social media channels, showing the gondolas being re-painted. At the time the park reassured everyone that the cable car ride was here to stay, and now true to their word, once again we can all experience a relaxing bird's eye view of the amazing rides and animals as we glide over the park! The SkyRide which was manufactured by Swiss manufacturer Von Roll was one of over 100 throughout the world including the Disneyland Skyway which was Von Roll's first aerial ropeway in the United States. It is believed that there is now less than 10 remaining in operation throughout the world. Please note, there is a $5 fee for guests to ride The SkyRide. although Pass Members ride the SkyRide for free. For the latest news from Busch Gardens Tampa Bay CLICK HERE. 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'sTheme 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.

Great news from Busch Gardens Tampa Bay today, Saturday, August 5, 2023, as the theme park have confirmed that the much loved Sky Ride is returning to the park! Out of the blue, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay have posted a video on their social media feeds, showing the Sky Ride gondolas re-painted in green with new Busch Gardens logos, and gondola numbers in white. The video was captioned "DON'T WORRY! It's not going anywhere— just receiving a little TLC. Stay up to date on our social media and website for more details and information regarding the Sky Ride!" The Sky Ride which is one of the park's oldest attractions, dating back to 1974, has been closed since 2020, when the park closed due to the Cvid-19 pandemic. With the ride closed for such a long period of time, many believed that the ride would never re-open, that was until today's surprise announcement from Busch Gardens. 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. Planning your next vacation? Check out Top Villas, offering the best vacation homes, in the best resorts. Enquire or book online. Top Villas guarantee the very best rates on all luxury villas, condos & townhouses. Please Note: 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

Q, Murr and Sal, creators and stars of truTV’s hit show Impractical Jokers, have added extra dates to their brand-new live comedy tour, The DRIVE DRIVE DRIVE DRIVE DRIVE Tour and its includes a date in Orlando. Q, Murr and Sal, creators and stars of truTV’s hit show Impractical Jokers, have just announced new shows to extend The DRIVE DRIVE DRIVE DRIVE DRIVE Tour into the Fall of 2024 including a pitstop in Orlando. The Impractical Jokers will take to the stage at Addition Financial Arena on June 21, 2024. Pre-sale tickets are available now with tickets on sale on Friday, February 2 at 10 am. Click here for tickets. Sign up for Addition Financial Arena Cyber Club to receive all the information you need about this event and others at www.AdditionFiArena.com. Brian Quinn (Q), James Murray (Murr) and Sal Vulcano are the Creators, Executive Producers, and Stars of truTV’s hit series, Impractical Jokers. Impractical Jokers is a hidden camera comedy show that follows Q, Murr and Sal as they compete to embarrass each other amongst the general public with a series of hilarious and outrageous dares. When Q, Murr and Sal challenge each other to say or do something, they have to do it... if they refuse, they lose! At the end of every episode - with the help of a celebrity guest - the episode's loser must endure a punishment of epic proportions. In addition to their top 5 comedy show on cable, and truTV’s longest running and top-rated original comedy, the guys have toured steadily over the last eight years with their wildly popular live show, performing for over one million fans in the US and UK, including six sold-out nights at Radio City Music Hall, a sold-out Madison Square Garden, and six sold-out shows at London’s The O2 Arena. Natives of Staten Island, NY, Q, Murr, and Sal met while attending high school and later formed The Tenderloins Comedy Troupe in 1999. After years of performing live improv and sketch comedy shows, The Tenderloins crossed over to the web, garnering millions of views for their internet sketches, eventually creating the runaway success Impractical Jokers for truTV. For all the latest entertainment news in Orlando click here. 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'sTheme 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.

Celebrate your love underneath the glow of a sparkling Spaceship Earth at the newest Disney Weddings venue: World Celebration Gardens in the heart of EPCOT. If you dream of celebrating your love story in a magical and memorable way, Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings & Honeymoons team has announcements you’ll want to read! The gorgeous NEW products and offerings available include a wondrous new EPCOT venue, a beautiful array of gowns in the 2024 Disney Fairy Tale Weddings Collection, and the debut of the Cinderella Platinum Coach at Disneyland Resort. Keep scrolling to read all the exciting details! New Wedding Venue Inside the Heart of EPCOT At Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings & Honeymoons have announced their newest venue! World Celebration Gardens, located in the heart of EPCOT at Walt Disney World, provides a spectacular setting for a private, after-hours wedding ceremony and reception. The space features flourishing greenery, jaw-dropping architecture, and, of course, the amazing Spaceship Earth. This fully immersive wedding venue is transformed at night by the shimmering lights on the 18-story geosphere. The enhancement of a unique lighting display on the EPCOT icon, choreographed to music and changing color patterns, creates an unforgettable moment for the happy couple and their guests. This magnificent outdoor venue is now available to book for January 2025 dates and beyond. 2024 Disney Fairy Tale Weddings Collection The exciting new announcements continue with the reveal of the 2024 Disney Fairy Tale Weddings Collection of Disney Princess-inspired wedding gowns! Co-created with Allure Bridals, the collection of beautiful wedding gowns are inspired by Ariel, Aurora, Belle, Cinderella, Jasmine, Pocahontas, Rapunzel, Snow White, and Tiana. Each design featurescountless intricate details including embellishments that showcase new and innovative fabrics! Adorned in beauty, this new collection offers a dress fit for every bride’s wedding vision. New Cinderella Platinum Coach Revealed at Disneyland There is no better way to leave guests awed than with the newest coach at Disneyland Resort! Inspired by the classic love story, Disney’s “Cinderella,” this horse-drawn carriage officially joins the fleet of coaches across the globe. The highly anticipated coach is detailed with breathtaking platinum furnishings including over 75 hand-crafted leaves, a beautiful pumpkin canopy, and delicate vines decorating the coach’s interior. In true fairy tale-fashion, couples can ride into the next chapter of their love story when arriving or departing their ceremony or reception on this magnificent, one-of-a-kind horse-drawn carriage. TheCinderella Platinum Coach will be available to reserve for March 2024 dates and beyond! 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'sTheme 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.

Your favorite co-host besties Tana Mongeau and Brooke Schofield have cancelled their show at The Plaza Live, moving the show to new venue. Earlier this month it was announced that The Cancelled Podcast with Tana Mongeau and Brooke Schofield would be coming to The Plaza Live on March 20!, now it's been announced that the show has been cancelled, and will now take place on the same night at Hard Rock Live Orlando on the same date, March 20. Anyone who has bought tickets online for the show at The Plaza Live will be automatically be refunded to the credit card used for purchase. (usually within 30 business days of the cancellation announcement). Alternatively if you've bought your tickets at the venue’s box office, please take the tickets directly to the box office for a refund. Tickets for the new show at Hard Rock Live Orlando officially go on sale Thursday, February 1 at 10 am. Get tickets here. At the show you can get up close and personal for a discussion with your favorite co-host besties Tana Mongeau and Brooke Schofield in these unfiltered, uncut, interactive live shows! After years of growing up under the constant scrutiny of public opinion, social media juggernaut, Tana Mongeau, takes back the mic. Acting as a natural evolution of her acclaimed “storytime” videos, this show offers an intimate look at Mongeau, her meteoric rise to superstardom, and the unavoidable moments of vulnerability that make this cyber-personality all the more human. Brooke Schofield being the brains and voice of reason between the dynamic duo is exactly what the show needed. Brooke, who was born and raised in Arizona, started her academic journey with nursing but discovered her true passions were in LA. After Brooke’s move, she grew a following quickly over social media thanks to her unique and satirical commentary on everyday life. CANCELLED LIVE will not only continue to spill all the tea that you see on their podcast each week, but it will be with no cuts, no bleeping out names… they’ll probably cancel themselves a time or two by saying all the things that they can’t say online. Grab your tickets now so you can be in the room to hear all the things they can only say LIVE! For the latest Orlando entertainment news click here, and for the latest live music news click here. 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'sTheme 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.

What better way to honor a 50-year cast member than to name a rare baby okapi after him! Be sure to stop by and visit okapi Elijah on Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail! Elijah is the first baby okapi to make his debut at Disney’s Animal Kingdom since 2012! This marks the 14th birth of this endangered species at Walt Disney World, and Disney is overjoyed to see the okapi family continue to grow. When he was born in October, Elijah weighed 46 pounds, with the most adorable, yet huge ears. Today, he’s an impressive 165 pounds and has officially joined his mom onstage on Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail. Elijah’s birth, like many others in our park, is made possible with the help of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ Species Survival Plan. This program ensures the responsible breeding of this endangered species and other species that face threats like poaching and habitat loss. What makes Elijah so special is his name, which honors a 50-year cast member! Cast member Elijah first joined the Magic Kingdom Park in June 1973 and transferred to the horticulture department at Disney’s Animal Kingdom when it opened in 1998. He plays a critical role in maintaining the beautiful habitats at Disney’s Animal Kingdom – from rhinos to okapi and everything in between – he creates environments that help ensure safety and promote enrichment for our animals at Walt Disney World. His passion and dedication to his role has made him a cherished cast member, and what better way to honor him than to name a rare okapi after him? To learn more about okapi and our efforts to protect endangered and threatened species, visit DisneyAnimals.com. 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'sTheme 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.

Three-day festival celebrates Spanish food, wine and culture while benefiting Flagler College hospitality students. Celebrate St. Augustine’s rich Spanish heritage through food, wine, music, and culture at the Spanish Food and Wine Festival. Foodies, history buffs, and oenophiles will be on cloud nine with the decadent offerings and historic atmosphere. Tickets are now on sale. When Pedro Menendez landed on the shores of Florida’s Historic Coast, he brought with him the 4,000-year-old Spanish tradition of winemaking. Spanish wine has long been revered worldwide; the Romans admired it so much they had vintages exported across their empire. Spain has more hectares of grape vines than any other country in the world and, with its high altitude, produces some of the freshest, most balanced wines. They pair perfectly with the rustic tapas found in the bodegas and tapería of Spain. Beginning Thursday, February 29 and continuing through Saturday, March 2, the St. Augustine Spanish Food and Wine Festival offers a delicious look at the influence of Spain on food and wine at various locations at Flagler College and the Lightner Museum. The event features wine, spirits, tapas tastings, and luxurious dining prepared by the city’s finest culinary experts and served in the most beautiful, historic venues. Every year, the St. Augustine Spanish Food and Wine Festival donates to local charities. Since the festival began, more than $380,000 has been donated. This year’s St. Augustine Spanish Food and Wine Festival supports the Flagler College Hospitality and Tourism Management program. The funds provide valuable academic scholarships, study-abroad experiences, and professional development opportunities. Tickets for the 2024 St. Augustine Spanish Food and Wine Festival are: Tapas Wine & Spirits event on February 29 - $150 Grand Tasting General Admission on March 2- $100 $225 for admission to both. VIP Weekender tickets which include admission to the February 29, Tapas, Wine, and Spirits, the March 1 Cava Reception & Wine Pairing Dinner and the Grand Tasting VIP Experience on March 2 are $700. Partners of the event include Bank of America, Radzinski Family, Michael’s, The Treasury on the Plaza, and Pesca Vilano. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit Spanishwinefestival.com. To plan your culinary adventure on Florida’s Historic Coast, visit FloridasHistoricCoast.com. 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'sTheme 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.

The Central Florida Fair is back for its 112th year, taking over the Central Florida Fairgrounds! Enjoy a midway featuring rides, games, and food, along with live entertainment, animals, livestock exhibitions and competitive exhibits, and new for 2024 is Bizarre Boulevard. The annual Central Florida Fair returns to Central Florida Fairgrounds in Orlando for its 112th year from February 29 through March 10, 2024! Enjoy a midway featuring rides, games, and food, along with live music and entertainment, animals, livestock exhibitions and competitive exhibits, and so much more. Come celebrate the community and make lifelong memories! Highlights this year include a FREE concert featuring Hannah Dasher and Kenyon Lockry with purchase of fair admission, a battle of the bands, hot dog eating contests, plus new for 2024 is Bizarre Boulevard... Step into a world where the strange and extraordinary come to life in a whirlwind of entertainment. The Central Florida Fair features non-stop entertainment including the Aim High Canines Frisbee Dogs, BMX Stunt Show, Gypsy Rattlecan Live Spray Paint Artist, Micromania Wrestling, Nerdy Noah Comedy Juggler, Pony Rides, Mini Golf, and an Escape Room! Livestock is always a highlight, with the Central Florida Fair a six-county, Not-for-Profit district fair that provides a venue for youth exhibitors in Orange, Seminole, Volusia, Lake, Osceola, and Brevard counties. Over 2500+ local FFA and 4-H youth livestock projects are entered in the annual Fair, which include, swine, lamb, cattle, poultry, rabbits, cavies and horses, thus making the Central Florida Fair one of the largest livestock shows in the state. New for 2024 is Bizarre Boulevard, a 10-day event like no other! Step into a world where the strange and extraordinary come to life in a whirlwind of entertainment. Explore an oddities market showcasing the most peculiar and fascinating curiosities and be captivated by unique attractions including a haunted house, glass blowing demonstrations, chainsaw juggling, stilt walkers, fire dancers, an 18+ adult circus variety show, tarot readings, Sinister X Sisters and more! 2024 THEMED NIGHTS, DEALS AND SPECIAL EVENTS Opening Night Can Drive Thursday, February 29 Join opening night of the Central Florida Fair and make a difference in your community by participating in our canned food drive. Enjoy $1 entry into the fair with a canned food donation from 4pm - 8pm. MicroMania Wrestling February 29 + March 1 MicroMania Tour is a high powered, explosive, athletic Pro Wrestling show with just the right touch of comedy thrown in to make for an unforgettable BIG event! Tickets are only $5. Please Note: MicroMania tickets must be purchased separately. Ticket does NOT include fair admission. Battle of the Bands March 1st - March 3rd Join the Battle of the Bands! Only 8 bands will be chosen to compete. Two bands from each of the two preliminary rounds will face off in the finals, where it's winner takes all! Stars & Stripes Night Monday, March 4th Join us for Stars & Stripes Night at the Central Florida Fair! All military and first responders receive FREE admission into the fair with a valid ID. Hannah Dasher with Kenyon Lockry Monday, March 4 Join us on March 4th, 2024 at the Central Florida Fair and enjoy a FREE concert featuring Hannah Dasher and Kenyon Lockry with purchase of fair admission! $2 Tuesday Tuesday, March 5 Enjoy $2 entry into the fair, $2 ride options, $2 food options and $2 drink specials at the Beer Garden on Tuesday, March 7th. No promo code needed Pride Night Wednesday, March 6 A celebration of the LGBTQ+ community featuring a variety of food, games, live music and entertainment for all to enjoy. We will also be hosting informational booths from local LGBTQ+ organizations to learn more about the community and how you can get involved. Educator Night Thursday, March 7 Join us for our Educator Night at the Central Florida Fair! Show your school employee ID at the gate for FREE admission into the fair. Tickets are only $10 Monday through Friday and $15 on the weekends. Children 6 and under get in free. Get tickets here. 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'sTheme 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.

This weekend you have the opportunity to put yourself along the route of the U.S. Olympic Team Trials Marathon and help welcome athletes and spectators from across nation! This weekend, Downtown Orlando will host America’s best male and female runners for the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Marathon on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at 10 am. The course runs through downtown Orlando and its surrounding neighborhoods, showcasing the heart of our community to the world. Fans will be able to cheer on the Olympic hopefuls as many as three times from the same spot along several sections of the course, including Orange Avenue and the two-mile stretch of South Street and Anderson Street. Please note that participants, volunteers, event staff, and spectators must pass through a security screening prior to entering the Spectator viewing zones. View prohibited items. PARKING FOR THE EVENT: Click here for a list of lots and garages downtown. Click here to reserve a spot in a downtown lot or garage (availability is limited) PEDESTRIAN ACCESS: All pedestrian crossings along the race course will be open until 9am Beginning at 9 am, all pedestrian traffic will be limited to the dedicated pedestrian crossings listed below: South Street and Orange Avenue South Street and Rosalind Avenue Summerlin Avenue and Anderson Street Summerlin Avenue and South Street Mills Avenue and Anderson Street Mills Avenue and South Street Bumby Avenue and Anderson Street Bumby Avenue and South Street Bumby Avenue and Livingston Street Bumby Avenue and Robinson Avenue Robinson Street from Orange Avenue to Rosalind Avenue will reopen for pedestrian traffic at 10:30 a.m. After the race, pedestrian crossings are expected to reopen at approximately 2 p.m. once runners have cleared the area (unless otherwise noted above). PLACES TO WATCH: Start Line Address: 407 N Magnolia Ave Best Viewing Time: 10:00 a.m. – 10:20 a.m. Seneff Arts Plaza Address: Located at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts 419 S. Orange Ave Best Viewing Time: 10:15 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. Food trucks, comfort stations, official merch available for purchase City Hall Plaza Address: 400 S. Orange Ave Best Viewing Time: 10:15 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. See the runners three times Finish Line Address: 195 N. Rosalind Ave Best Viewing Time: 10:15 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. Ticketed Grandstand Seats. Purchase tickets here. See the runners three times CONTACT: The city and its event partners have also established a website, and a dedicated email and hotline so that residents and businesses can access impacts specific to their location and contact the event producers and city directly with any questions as it relates to transportation plans for the event. This access is available now and leading up to the event. Website – Orlando.gov/olympicroadclosures Email – hello@orlando2024trials.com Hotline – 407-385-1511 On the day of the event, the community can call the city’s Emergency Information Center at 321-235-5438 from 7 am to 1 pm with questions or concerns regarding the race. 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'sTheme 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.

The City of Orlando’s Downtown Development Board is inviting residents to board a special bus tour for a journey back in time to Parramore, a historic Black neighborhood in downtown Orlando, in recognition of Black History Month. Join District 5 City Commissioner Regina I. Hill and the City of Orlando’s Downtown Development Board in celebrating Black History Month and the positive contributions, culture, and heritage of Orlando's African American residents. On Thursday, February 8, the tour offers residents the opportunity to take a step back in history and board a bus for a historic tour of Parramore! The special guest tour conductor for the event will be none other than Commissioner Hill. Parramore is the oldest and largest African-American neighborhood in Orlando, Florida. Founded in the late 1800s, Parramore formed the heart of the city’s Black community in segregated Orlando, and in the decades that followed, Parramore was the backdrop of some of Central Florida’s most important civil rights battles. Today, Parramore is the only Commercial National Registered Historic District in Orlando. This designation is attributed to the rich African-American heritage and history of this community. Following the bus tour, guests will enjoy complimentary admission to the Wells’Built Museum of African American History and Culture. Here visitors can explore memorabilia of Orlando’s African-American community and displays on the Civil Rights movement along with some African art and artifacts. There will be two free bus tours on the day, scheduled for 9 am and 11 am. with the bus departing from the Wells’Built Museum of African American History and Culture at 511 W. South Street. Free parking will be available on the day at Shiloh Baptist Church of Orlando. Limited seating is available. RSVP for the Parramore Historic Bus Tour today! 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'sTheme 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.

Discover all the tasty, groovy eats and treats that Universal orlando have in store for you at this years Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval. Excite all your senses at the 2024 Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval. Dig into sweet, savory, spicy dishes from around the globe like Chicken Schnitzel and Chilaquiles Verdes. It’s a Grooveable Feast where the parade is raging, and the food doesn’t stop at Cajun! Universal Orlando has revealed the full list of menus for the 2024 Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval. Running from February 3 to April 7, 2024, this event promises an unforgettable culinary journey around the world. There is three new booths at this year's festival, China, Philippines, and the Coca-Cola Market Square. Booths not returning this year are Denmark, India, Indonesia, Japan, and Trinidad & Tobago. Once again, you can get your hands on the Universal Mardi Gras Food and Beverage Card. Purchase it for $65, and enjoy $75 worth of food and drinks at the Mardi Gras food booths. Plus Passholders save even more! New and returning food coming to this years festival including Szechuan Noodle Salad: Chinese Noodle, Spicy Black Vinegar Dressing, Cucumbers, Cilantro, Scallions, Peanuts at the new China booth. And at the new Puerto Rico booth you can savour Pastelons: Layers of sweet yellow Plantains, Picadillo Beef, Edam cheese. At the Mexico booth you will discover Chilaquiles Verdes: Pulled roasted Chicken, Corn Tortilla, Tomatillo Salsa Verde, Oaxaca & Cotija Cheese, Crema Mexicana. Returning food from last years festival includes Chicken Schnitzel: Breaded Chicken Cutlet served with baked Cheese Spaetzle, available at the Germany booth. And of course there is no Mardi Gras Party without beignets. You'll discover the classic NAWLINS treat, sweet fried pastry dusted with powdered sugar available at the New Orleans booth. Let's check out what’s on the full menu, so get ready to fill your plate, dig in and Mardi on! Food Booths and Full Menu for Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval at Universal Studios Florida Belgium Sweet & Savory Gouda & Onion Waffle ($8.99): A crystalized waffle with smoked gouda, beer-braised onions, and black forest ham, perfectly paired with Delirium Red. Cookie Butter Liege Waffle (Vegetarian, $7.99): A warm crystalized waffle adorned with cookie butter, whipped topping, and Biscoff cookies. Hoegaarden Beer: Available in a 20-ounce souvenir cup ($15) with refills ($11), or a 20-ounce serving ($12). Delirium Red Beer: Offered in a 20-ounce souvenir cup ($17) with refills ($13), or a 20-ounce serving ($14). Brazil Shrimp Moqueca (Gluten-Sensitive, $7.99): A shrimp and coconut cream stew, served with white rice, paired with Mango Caipirinha. Pao de Queijo (Gluten-Sensitive, Vegetarian, $6.99): Brazilian cheese bread. Brigadeiros (Gluten-Sensitive, Vegetarian, $6.49): A Brazilian chocolate delight with condensed milk and Mardi Gras sprinkles. Mango Caipirinha: A mix of cachaça, curaçao, lime, syrup, and mango, available in a 20-ounce souvenir cup ($17) with refills ($13), or a 12-ounce serving ($13). Canada Candied Bacon & Onion Poutine ($10.49): Spiced curly fries with onion gravy, cheese curds, and bacon, paired with La Fin Du Monde. Vegan Wild Mushroom Poutine (Vegan, $9.99): Curly fries with vegan cheddar, mushroom gravy, and truffle oil. Fire Cider: Fireball whiskey and apple cider, served in a 20-ounce souvenir cup ($17) with refills ($13), or a 12-ounce serving ($13). LaBlatt Blue Light and La Fin Du Monde Draft: Available in various sizes and souvenir cup options. China NEW Szechuan Noodle Salad (Vegan, $5.99): A spicy cold noodle salad with cucumbers, peanuts, cilantro, and scallions. Spicy Smashed Cucumber (Vegan, $5.99): Marinated cucumbers with a spicy kick. Potstickers ($5.49): Pork potstickers served with a flavorful dipping sauce. Chinese Beverages Lucky Buddha Beer ($10.75): A 12-ounce bottle of refreshing beer. Hong Kong Boba Tea (Vegan, $9): Oolong milk tea with boba and cheese foam. Colombia Colombian Burger ($9.99): A grilled burger with cheese, pineapple slaw, and garlic sauce, paired with Aguardiente Punch. Arepa de Choclo (Vegan, $8.49): A sweet corn cake with cheese and honey butter. Oblea (Vegetarian, $6.99): A wafer filled with dulce de leche and strawberries. Colombian Drinks Aguardiente Punch: A mix of liquor, lime, syrup, and blackberry, available in a 20-ounce souvenir cup ($17) with refills ($13), or a 12-ounce serving ($13). France Bananas Foster Creme Brulee Crepe (Vegetarian, $11.99): Banana caramel and vanilla cream crepe, paired with Grand Framboise Slush. Grand Framboise Slush ($15): A decadent blend of vodka, créme de framboise, raspberry purée, and chocolate syrup. Various Wines: Selections include Charles De Fére Cuvee, Patient Cottat Sauvignon Blanc, and others. Germany Chicken Schnitzel ($8.99): Fried chicken with mustard and lemon, paired with Weihenstephaner Hefe Weissbier. Currywurst (Gluten-Sensitive, $7.99): German bratwurst with curry ketchup. Kasespatzle (Vegetarian, $4.99): Cheese spätzle with crispy onions. Bavarian Pretzel with Obatzda (Vegetarian, $11.49): A warm pretzel with beer cheese dip. Mutzen (Vegetarian, $6.99): Lemon-vanilla fritters with powdered sugar. Beer Flight ($12.50): A selection of German beers. Various Beer Options: Including Schöfferhofer Grapefruit Radler and Warsteiner Pilsener in souvenir cups. Italy Roman Suppli ($7.99): Risotto with cheese and vodka sauce. Zabaglione with Berries (Gluten-Sensitive, Vegetarian, $5.99): A dessert with anglaise and berries. Aperol Spritz Sorbet ($14): Aperol with blood orange sorbet. Wine Selections: Including Bollini Pinot Grigio and Bertani Valpolicella. Mexico Chilaquiles Verdes (Gluten-Sensitive, $7.49): Tortillas with braised chicken and salsa verde, paired with Gran Añejo Margarita. Quesabirria ($8.99): Birria beef in a tortilla with cheese and broth. Churro Loops & Chocolate (Vegetarian, $7.99): Churros with chocolate dipping sauce. Mexican Drinks Classic Margarita and Gran Añejo Margarita: Available in various sizes and souvenir cup options. Jose Cuervo Añejo Tequila and Modelo Beers: Including Modelo Chelada Lime and Pineapple. New Orleans Beignets (Vegetarian, $6.99): Fried pastry with powdered sugar. King Cake Mini (Vegetarian, $6.49): Traditional cake with cinnamon icing. Crawfish Etouffee ($7.49): Crawfish stew over rice. Chicken & Andouille Jambalaya ($7.49): Mixed rice with meats and vegetables. Fried Green Tomato Po’Boy (Vegan, $12.49): Sandwich with fried tomatoes and Cajun remoulade. Shrimp Gumbo ($7.49): Shrimp and andouille stew over rice. Shrimp & Crawfish Boil (Gluten-Sensitive, $14.49): A mixed bag of seafood and vegetables. Category 5 Punch: Rum blend with juices, available in various sizes. Espresso Martini ($14): Coffee, espresso liqueur, vodka, and syrup. Chicory Coffee ($8): Coffee with marshmallow syrup and foam. Philippines NEW Pancit Bihon ($8.49): Rice noodles with chicken and vegetables, paired with Buko Juice. Crispy Lumpia ($7.49): Pork-filled rolls with dipping sauce. Pandan Cheesecake ($6.99): Cheesecake with coconut topping. Buko Juice ($12): Coconut water and milk in a souvenir coconut cup. San Miguel Beer ($10.75): A European-style pale lager. Puerto Rico Pastelon (Gluten-Sensitive, $8.99): Plantain and beef casserole, paired with Piña Colada. Bacalaitos ($7.99): Salt cod fritters with mayo ketchup. Pastelitos de Guayaba (Vegetarian, $5.99): Guava-filled puff pastry. Piña Colada: Rum blend with juices, available in various sizes. Fanta Piña Colada ($4.99): A non-alcoholic tropical treat. Spain Ensalada de Pulpo (Gluten-Sensitive, $8.99): Octopus salad, paired with Sangria Rosado. Papitas Bravas (Gluten-Sensitive, Vegan, $5.99): Crispy potatoes with aioli. Crema Catalana (Gluten-Sensitive, Vegetarian, $6.49): Citrus milk custard with orange peels. Sangria Flight ($17): A selection of red, white, and rosé sangrias. Various Sangria Options: Including Sangria Tinto, Rosado, and Blanco. Thailand Green Papaya Salad with Shrimp (Gluten-Sensitive, $8.49): Shrimp salad with Thai dressing, paired with Butterfly Pea Blossom Tea. Green Curry with Chicken (Gluten-Sensitive, $6.99): Spicy curry with chicken and vegetables. Chicken Satay ($8.99): Grilled chicken skewer with peanut sauce. Butterfly Pea Blossom Tea: Gin blend with matcha and syrups, available in various sizes, including a mocktail option. For full details on this year's Mardi Gras fun at Universal Orlando click here, and for all the latest news from Universal Orlando click here. 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'sTheme Parks: Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando Resort, SeaWorld Orlando, LEGOLAND Florida, and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. 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