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Whether you're a local or one of the millions of visitors to Orlando every year, the city has a jam packed calendar of events taking place throughout the year, offering something for everyone to enjoy. Check out our list of must-do Orlando events and festivals! 2024 brings a ton of must-do events to Orlando, with ever month jam-packed with a unique mix of county fairs, arts festivals, food & drink festivals, music festivals, film festivals, theme park events and so much more. Here at Gotta Go Orlando we've compiled a list of the best events in Central Florida that you really don't want to miss in 2024. The Must-Do Events and Festivals in Orlando January February March April May June July August September October November December January Cheez-It Citrus Bowl January 1 The Iowa Hawkeyes will play the Tennessee Volunteers in the 2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl. The game will kick off at 1 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 1, at Camping World Stadium and will air live on ABC. Mecum Kissimmee January 2 - 14 MECUM Kissimmee 2024 is the world’s largest collector car auction taking place at Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimeee, and will feature an estimated 4,000 vehicles. There are also daily Road Art selections, the Mecum Midway of food, exhibitors, live entertainment, and the Dodge Thrill Ride. Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend January 3 - 7 Join Mickey Mouse and friends as you go the distance on your journey across every magical mile at the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend. Every course is full of “character” and encouragement as you earn every mile in a weekend filled with four different races, two challenges, and inspiration at every turn of the course! Three Kings Celebration January 5 - 7, 2024 Join SeaWorld Orlando for Three Kings Day, a royal celebration to commemorate the arrival of the Three Wise Men. FESTN4 January 5 - 7 FESTN4 is coming Jan 11, 2024 - Jan 14, 2024, one weekend and in one centralized location, Fringe ArtSpace. Its the perfect introduction for first-time Fringe-goers. FESTN4 is curated, featuring works from past Orlando Fringe festivals, new works from well-received Fringe artists, and brand new creatives scouted from the international and national Fringe circuit. Epcot International Festival of The Arts January 12 - February 19 The EPCOT International Festival of the Arts at Walt Disney World is a welcome start to the new year, featuring more than 100 Disney and visiting artists who showcase their eye-catching works of art. Plus, guests can express their creative side by learning to draw a Disney character at Animation Academy, leave their mark at Expression Section: A Paint by Number Mural and help Figment learn about art on a scavenger hunt around World Showcase. Plus, Food Studios serve up art-inspired menus, then each evening, the DISNEY ON BROADWAY Concert Series features talented entertainers performing Disney songs live, Central Florida Scottish Highland Games January 13 - 14 Join the Scottish-American Society of Central Florida & the City for the 45th annual Scottish Highland Games! During this two-day festival, area Scottish clans and societies gather to compete in athletic events, highland dancing, and piping to celebrate their rich heritage. Rock the Universe at Universal Orlando Resort January 26 - 27 Rock the Universe is an unforgettable weekend of faith and fun. On January 26 and 27, 2024, experience powerful beats from Christian Music’s brightest stars and thrilling rides at Universal Studios Florida. Just For Kids Weekend at SeaWorld Orlando January 27 - 28 During Just for Kids Weekend at SeaWorld, enjoy hands-on activities, dance parties, photo opportunities with characters and much more throughout this family-friendly celebration. Elmo's Birthday Weekend at SeaWorld Orlando January 29 - February 4 Celebrate Elmo's Birthday with meet-and-greets, an interactive DJ dance party, and even more surprises. February MegaCon Orlando February 1 - 4 MegaCon Orlando is one of North America's largest comic con's and each year the event brings exciting family-friendly attractions, events, and world-renowned celebrities to Orlando. If you're into comics, sci-fi, horror, anime, gaming, or cosplay, the hugely popular MegaCon Orlando returns to take over the Orange County Convention Center from February 1 - 4. Seven Seas Food Festival Select Dates, February 2 - May 19 Join SeaWorld Orlando to sip and sample your way around the world with exciting flavors and local craft beers, plus live performances. Mardi Gras at Universal Studios Florida February 3 - April 7 The fun and excitement of the Big Easy makes its way to Universal Orlando for an authentic celebration that completely transforms Universal Studios Florida into a family-friendly version of the famed New Orleans street party. The parkwide celebrations transform Universal Studios Florida into Florida’s biggest party, complete with the return of the parade, the beads, the tribute store, the food, and the big name concerts, and an iconic Tribute Store. 49th Annual Mount Dora Arts Festival February 3 - 4 Held on the streets of historic downtown Mount Dora, experience 300 artists lined along the streets to showcase a vast array of incredible talent in this juried event. There will be entertainment, beer, wine, cocktails, music and food to round out the amazing weekend. Florida State Fair February 8 - 19 The Florida State Fair takes place at the Florida Sate Fairgeounds in Tampa, and boasts the largest Midway in the USA, plus shopping, food, livestock, non stop entertainment, and so much more, including racing pigs! Mardi Gras February 8 - 18 Let the good times roll with limited-time food, cocktails, entertainment and live music – Mardi Gras style as part of Seven Seas Food Festival at SeaWorld Orlando. Osceola County Fair February 9 - 18 The Osceola County Fair is back February 9-18, 2024 at Osceola Heritage Park! Celebrating its 80th year, Osceola County’s largest event will feature amusement rides, games, exciting exhibits, livestock shows, scrumptious fair food, and a demolition derby. Silver Supers Rodeo February 15 -18 One of Osceola County’s longest and most treasured traditions celebrates 80 years of dirt-pounding action. The Silver Spurs Rodeo is hosted every 3rd weekend in February, this event features all seven traditional rodeo events: bull riding, saddle bronc riding, bareback riding, steer wrestling, team roping, tie-down roping, and barrel racing. Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend February 22 - 26, 2024 In 2024, the Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend invites you to join us in a celebration of the ways we are all heroes, every day. Because each step forward, each act of kindness, each smile at a stranger… these are the moments that define your character—and can change the world. Join us for a race (or three!) and discover a brave, new hero or heroine within with a whole lotta heart. EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival February 28 - July The popular and fragrant, EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival features fresh cuisine, colorful gardens, playful topiaries and vibrant entertainment. Plus, the popular Garden Rocks Concert Series featuring favorite tunes at the America Gardens Theatre. And of course, fresh flavors will be on the menu at Outdoor Kitchens and other food and beverage locations throughout the park. Central Florida Fair February 29 - March 10 The Central Florida Fair is returning for its 112th year to the Central Florida Fairgrounds on West Colonial Dr. Enjoy the midway featuring rides, games, and food, along with live entertainment, animals, livestock exhibitions and competitive exhibits, and so much more, including the much loved racing pigs of course!! Florida Strawberry Festival February 29 - March 10 Located between Tampa and Lakeland, the  Florida Strawberry Festival is a uniquely Florida Festival that features tons of fresh strawberries, buckets of yummy cream, together with a star studded line up of entertainment, wild rides, agriculture, arts, crafts, exhibitors, vendors, and more, with something for the whole family throughout the eleven day celebration. March St. Patrick's Day Celebration March 7 - 10 & 14 - 17 Enjoy a taste of St. Patrick's Day at SeaWorld Orlando as part of the Seven Seas Food Festival. The 64th Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival March 15 - 17 The Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival features artists from around the World, one of the oldest, largest and most prestigious outdoor art festivals in the country, the free to browse show features hundreds of national artists displaying paintings, sculpture, glasswork, jewelry, woodworking and much more. Orlando Brick Convention - LEGO Fan Expo March 16 - 17 LEGO fans get ready! The Orlando Brick Convention returns to Osceola Heritage Park and will be twice as big as last year's event with twice the amount of epic LEGO displays. The event features meet-and-greets with LEGO Masters, incredible LEGO creations, vendors, building zones, and so much more! Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Food & Wine Festival March - May A world of taste awaits at the annual Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Food & Wine Festival with a delicious menu and drinks as dynamic and unique as the park's thrilling roller coaster collection. Guests can sip & savor their way through flavorful eats and mouthwatering treats before finding their new favorite brew or cocktail, while enjoying a diverse concert lineup, including acts for all tastes. April Fiesta in the Park April 6 - 7, 2023 Orlando's longest-running tradition the Fiesta in the Park returns to Lake Eola Park! Celebrate the beauty of the season as hundreds of amazing artists and crafter booths with surround the park, plus enjoy a variety of food vendors, live entertainment, and a kid's zone. Florida Film Festival April 12 – 21 Grab the popcorn and get ready as Hollywood sets up home right here in Central Florida. Regarded as one of the finest film festivals in the U.S., the Florida Film Festival is an annual showcase for the best in American Independent and Foreign Cinema. Cinco de Mayo April 25 - 28 Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at SeaWorld Orlando with authentic music, delicious Mexican cuisine, and festive entertainment as part of our Seven Seas Food Festival. May Cinco de Mayo April 2 - 5 Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at SeaWorld Orlando with authentic music, delicious Mexican cuisine, and festive entertainment as part of our Seven Seas Food Festival. Welcome to Rockville May 9 - 12 Take it all in, Welcome to Rockville is the biggest rock festival in North America, and you will be a part of history. The're cranking up the volume with a monster roster of over 150+ bands, which is 50 more than last year. Buckle up; this is just the beginning. Get your passes NOW to a beast of a festival with the power to unleash rock like never before. Orlando Fringe May 14 - 27 The longest-running Fringe Theatre Festival in the United States features every genre imaginable, including drama, dance, musicals, comedy, burlesque, puppetry and more. Orlando’s 14-day immersive cultural experience, the Annual Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival includes over 2,000 ticketed performances, and includes an outdoor music festival called Visual Fringe, which features displays of art, while Kids Fringe provides weekend play and entertainment for younger audience members. GayDayS Orando May 30 - June 3 GayDayS features an unbeatable combination of attractions, events, and parties to help create a magical dream of a vacation week. From the tropical wonderland of the GayDays   Host Hotel, to the thrill rides of the theme parks, you're sure to find an event that will amaze and delight you. Silver Spurs Rodeo May 31 - June 1 School’s out and the Silver Spurs Rodeo is in! Watch the sport of rodeo's seven traditional events: bull riding, bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, tie-down roping, team roping, steer wrestling, and women's barrel racing. In between the seven traditional events, you’ll also see acts throughout the night from our rodeo clown, witness a performance from our Junior Silver Spurs Quadrille Team, and see junior bull riders and barrel racers compete in the arena! SeaWorld Summer Spectacular May - September When the sun goes down at SeaWorld Orlando, the night comes to life with electrifying dance music, colorful lights, and a fireworks spectacular! Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Summer Nights May - August Stay Longer. Play Later! Celebrate all summer long at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay with extended park hours, dazzling entertainment and fireworks on select nights. June Viva La Música Weekends, June 1 - 30 Experience this festive, family-friendly Latin celebration in a new way as you dance to the hottest music, sample fiery flavors, shop for authentic souvenirs, and much more at SeaWorld Orlando. Forbidden Kingdom Music Festival June 7 - 8 Insomniac’s Forbidden Kingdom Music Festival is Florida’s premier destination for bass and dubstep lovers featuring over 50 artists, art installations and multiple stages at Orlando Amphitheater at Central Florida Fairgrounds. July The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival July - November Get ready to sip and savor at more than 25 Global Marketplaces throughout EPCOT, and enjoy the live music at the Eat to the Beat Concert Series at America Gardens Theatre. SeaWorld Bands, Brew & BBQ July 6 - August 25 At SeaWord Orando enjoy over 100 crafts beers from breweries across the State of Florida, plus a few domestic craft favorites. August Visit Orlando Magical Dining August - October Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining take place from late August through the start of October, featuring $40 prix-fixe menus at more than 100 of Orlando’s best restaurants. Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Select Nights, August - November Get ready for a spooktacular celebration with plenty of tricks and treats. Enjoy spellbinding entertainment, favorite Disney characters dressed in their Halloween best and more. September Great Irish Hooley at Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant. September Need a good dose of authentic Irish music? Then you’re in for a treat at Central Florida’s only authentic Irish and roots music festival, the Great Irish Hooley at Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant, featuring top Irish bands playing everything from trad and folk to Celt grass and blues. Halloween Horror Nights Select Nights September - November Halloween Horror Nights (HHN) at Universal Orlando Resort is huge, its one of the biggest Halloween events in Florida, and features horror of all genres, from cinematic greats and crazed cult favorites to the park’s original abominations, and each year the legend grows and the experience reaches beyond your wildest nightmares. Howl-O-Scream At Busch Gardens Tampa Select Nights, September - October Tampa’s premier Halloween event, Howl-O-Scream returns earlier than ever with new frights & scares taking over the entire park with haunted houses, scare zones, sinister shows and more. Howl-O-Scream At SeaWorld Orlando Select Nights, September 6 - November 2 Howl-O-Scream resurfaces at SeaWorld Orlando. Evade angry haunts as they rampage through scare zones. Seek shelter indoors, only to find you’ve entered a house of horrors. Halloween Spooktacular Select Dates, September 7 - November 3 At SeaWorld Orlando Spooktacular, trick-or-treat and meet silly Halloween characters during this family-friendly daytime event. LEGOLAND Florida Brick-or-Treat Select Days, September - October Families will be screaming in excitement at LEGOLAND Florida Brick-or-Treat this year, with more candy, more LEGO characters and more spell-binding surprises than ever before. Scream-A-Geddon September - November Spread across 20 acres in a remote corner of Pasco County, the scariest of horror parks, Scream-A-Geddon Horror Park has haunted houses, a zombie paintball fight and monsters who can and will grab you! Sir Henry Haunted Trail Select Nights, September - November At Sir Henry’s Haunted Trail expect haunted experiences, a haunted hayride, 2 escape rooms, plus laser tag, and axe throwing. October Country Thunder Florida October 18 - 20 Country Thunder Florida will be setting up camp once again in Kissimmee's Osceola Heritage Park for three days of country music featuing the biggest country stars. Come Out With Pride October The annual Come Out With Pride event is a 3-day experience to raise awareness and celebrate the Orlando LGBTQ+ community. There is a huge parade, and tons of fun events and activities including drag shows, dance parties, comedy shows and more. Orlando Film Festival October The Orlando Film Festival is an immersive eight-day experience that includes more than 300 films and industry panels and workshops, all geared to the 300+ indie filmmakers and 12,000 in attendance. November Central Florida International Auto Show November 2 - 5, 2023 New cars, trucks and SUVs will fill the Orange County Convention Center for the Central Florida International Auto Show! Electric Daisy Carnival November 8 - 10 The Electric Daisy Carnival at Tinkers Field combines electronic music on multiple stages with rides and art displays, including huge three-dimensional sculptures and glow-in-the-dark environments to create an experience that brings tens-of-thousands of people to Orlando every year, along with dancers, stiltwalkers, aerialists and circus performers. Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Select Nights, November - December Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party is a separately ticketed event including festive favorites including the Christmas extravaganza stage show, “Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration,” the sparkling spectacular “Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks” and the merry must-see “Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade.” EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays November - December Be immersed in the wondrous sights, sounds and flavors of the season at the Candlelight Processional! Savor treasured recipes from around the globe at Holiday Kitchens. And embark on a journey with Holiday Storytellers sharing holiday traditions from around the world. SeaWorld Orlando’s Christmas Celebration November 8 - January 2 SeaWorld Orlando’s award-winning Christmas Celebration transforms SeaWorld Orlando into a winter wonderland, from the iconic Sea of Trees that dance to music as they light up the central lagoon, to delicious holiday treats, and fan-favorite holiday shows and seasonal entertainment throughout the park. Holidays At Universal Orlando Resort November - December Holidays at Universal Orlando Resort include Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter as Hogwarts Castle lights up for the holidays and festive decor brightens up the streets of Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley. Larger-than-life balloons float through the streets of Universal Studios Florida in Universal’s Holiday Parade, and enjoy the music and fun of The Grinchmas Who-liday Spectacular starring the Grinch. Christmas Town At Busch Gardens Tampa November - January At Christmas Town at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, experience the joy of the season up close with animal encounters, thrilling rides, holiday inspired culinary delights and festive shows like Christmas on Ice. Ice at Gaylord Palms Resort November - January At Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center step into a wonderland carved by expert artisans out of 2 million pounds of colorful ice with a dazzling display of larger-than-life sculptures, thrilling ice slides, and awe-inspiring tunnels. Holidays At LEGOLAND Florida Resort Select Days, November - December At LEGOLAND Florida Resort, this jolly time of year features a giant LEGO Christmas tree, unforgettable seasonal shows, holiday characters, special treats, LEGO activities, twinkling lights and more during Holidays at LEGOLAND! Festival of the Trees at Orlando Museum of Art November Don’t miss Council of 101’s annual Festival of Trees, at the Orlando Museum of Art, inviting guests to enter a charming, wooded wonderland to kick off the Christmas season. During Festival of Trees, enjoy enchanting décor, more than 30 designer-decorated trees, exceptional gingerbread houses and wreaths. Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic November The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic treats guests to a street party festival with unlimited food and beverage tastings at diverse food stations, featuring unlimited culinary selections from the hotel’s award-winning restaurants, and wine, beer and other sips from around the world. FusionFest November FusionFest is a unique cultural celebrations, presenting a microcosm of the whole world in the heart of downtown Orlando. Representing more than 110 different global cultures, FusionFest is free to attend, with food, beverages and merchandise available for purchase. It’s held at the open-air Seneff Arts Plaza at downtown’s Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. December Eola Winter Wonderland December Celebrate the holiday season at the City of Orlando's Eola Winter Wonderland at Lake Eola Park. Highlights incklude the 64-foot Christmas tree, holiday performances at the Walt Disney Amphitheater, food trucks and a holiday market on International Plaza at Lake Eola Park. Now Snowing In Celebration December Now Snowing is a month-long Winter Wonderland Spectacular featuring strolling Charles Dickens style Carolers, photos with Santa, horse drawn carriage rides, train rides, ice skating, and nightly snowfalls. To keep up with the latest news from Orlando, plus deals and discounts in Central Florida, sign up for the the Gotta Go Orlando Newsletter and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. For all the latest events and things to do in Orlando, check out our latest 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 latest Orlando Theme Park News click here, for the latest Attractions News click here, plus check out our daily updated news pages: Walt Disney World News, Universal Orlando Resort News, SeaWorld Orlando News, LEGOLAND Florida News, and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. For the latest Orlando Entertainment News, check out our daily updated news pages: Entertainment News, Live Music & Concerts News, Events & Festival News, Theater & The Visual Arts News, Bar, Club & Nightlife News, and Food & Drink News. 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Orlando is one of the top tourist destinations in the world, and there is an endless selection of accommodation to choose from, and in 2024 there is even more hotels and resorts ready to open their doors to visitors from around the world. If you’re planning a trip to the theme park capital of the world, you’ll be spoiled for choice on places to stay. There are hotels and resorts in Orlando to suit every taste, and every budget, and in 2024 and beyond there is some pretty amazing new choices, including luxurious new to Orlando hotels, billion dollar resorts, family resorts, and more! Evermore Orlando Resort Opening on January 1, 2024, The luxurious Evermore Orlando Resort has been purpose-built for large groups and families, offering accommodations from 2 to 11-bedroom vacation homes, all resort-run to make your stay exceptionally easy. Formerly the Villas of Grand Cypress, the new Evermore Orlando Resort will also feature a luxurious Conrad Hotel, a first for the Central Florida area. Evermore also offers two Jack Nicklaus-designed golf courses, and Evermore Bay, featuring a stunning 20-acre tropical beach complex with zero-entry swim areas, bars, cabanas, private fire-pits, and an aquatic adventure area including waterslide, rope swing, and watersports. Conrad Orlando The Conrad Orlando at Evermore will debut January 2024 with 433 rooms, including 51 suites and 10 family suites offering “oversized accommodations.” Other amenities include 40,000 square feet of indoor meeting space, a spa and numerous dining options, including a rooftop experience. Caribe Royale Orlando Resort, Stadium Club Caribe Royale Orlando Resort will debut its all-new, one-of-a-kind Stadium Club, in January 2024. Described as a high-tech and immersive sports entertainment destination, Stadium Club will emanate the energy of a nightclub and the comfort of a neighborhood sports bar. The two-story, 9,000-square-foot club will feature cutting-edge offerings including eight pro-level sports simulators by Full Swing Golf, a virtual reality suite, two bars, two 165-inch XHD projector displays, and a 110-foot-long ribbon display television for 360-degree viewing. Sports-themed decor will be complemented by stadium-style cuisine. The space will accommodate more than 500 seated guests, and full venue buyouts are available. Daskk Orlando Hotel near Universal Blvd The former Quality Suites on Canada Avenue, located between Universal Blvd. and International Drive is currently being transformed into a new boutique hotel named DASKK Orlando Hotel Near Universal Blvd. The new hotel by Choice Hotels, has been completely remodelled including the reception, lobby, restaurant, guest rooms, and meeting rooms is accepting bookings from January 15, 2024 onwards. Hotel amenities include free WiFi in your room and throughout the hotel, plus free parking on premises. The redesigned guest room, include a microwave, refrigerator, flat-screen TV, hair dryer, refreshing showers and extra comfy beds. When you are looking for extra room, many rooms also come with a sofa bed. Hyatt House Orlando / International Drive Hyatt House Orlando / International Drive is scheduled to open Spring 2024. The property offers a total of 175 guest accommodations that include suites that come with a fully equipped kitchen and a separate living area. Ammenities include a 55-foot-long outdoor pool, Omelet Bar, H Market, and H BAR. Omni Orlando at ChampionsGate Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate is adding a new sleeping room wing, increasing the resort’s total room count to 1,005. Also, the resort added an outside feature called the Sunset Terrace. The Terrace features an event lawn area with 9,906 square feet (about twice the area of a basketball court) of artificial turf and concrete walkways. Eagles Edge at ChampionsGate is a unique golfing experience featuring TopTracer technology. This technology uses smart targets and gameplay to track the speed and distance of golf balls from a digital screen. The venue will have 30 covered hitting bays, flexible indoor and outdoor event space and serve classic American cuisine and cocktails. Eagles Edge can accommodate a minimum of 40 guests to more than 1,000 in combination with adjoining mini golf and a lighted nine-hole, par 3 course. Embassy Suites by Hilton Orlando Sunset Walk Opening early 2024, Embassy Suites by Hilton presents a new lifestyle in Orlando, a Condo Hotel concept in the heart of Margaritaville Orland Resort’s growing paradise. This is a unique opportunity to own a combination of Embassy Suites’ award-winning hospitality and Sunset Walk’s non-stop entertainment and amenities, all just minutes away from Orlando’s world-class theme parks and excitement. Universal Stella Nova & Terra Luna Resorts Just off of Universal Boulevard, Universal Orlando Resort is currently very busy building its brand new theme park, Epic Universe which is scheduled to open in summer 2025, and it's not jut the theme parks rides and attractions that are being built, new hotels are also under construction, including Universal Stella Nova Resort and Universal Terra Luna Resort. Universal Stella Nova Resort will open first, opening its doors on January 21, 2025, with Universal Terra Luna Resort opening its doors on February 25, 2025. W Hotel on Universal Blvd A new Marriott branded W Hotel on Universal Blvd will consist of a 22-story tower hotel, 400-rooms, five bars and restaurants, featuring a world-famous destination restaurant with 400 seats. The hote will also feature a 3,000 SF, 2,000-seat live music venue that will offer concerts and entertainment. Completion date is currenty set at 2026. Nobu Hotel Orlando Nobu Hotel Orlando, is set in the heart of Orlando. The resort will feature 300 accommodations including eight stunning villas, a Nobu restaurant, and 50 stylish residences, and meeting and event space. Nobu Hotel Orlando is currently estimated to open in 2026. Everest Place Orlando Everest Place located at Four Corners is a 1 Billion dollar master-planned community that will feature luxury hotels including Mysk by Shaza, a halal-friendly space focused on health and wellness, and the return of Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts to Orlando, and more. Once complete, Everest Place will include 783 condos, 793 hotel rooms, 900 rental apartments, 20 acres of land for commercial and retail space, and 12 acres for a recreational water park. The development will also include a park, a lake with a waterfront boardwalk, and nature trails. No details have been released on when any element of the development plans to open. Cambria Suites Hotel Downtown Orlando This proposed 7-story hotel featuring 155 rooms with 82 parking spaces, a ground floor restaurant, an amenity deck, and a rooftop lounge is centrally located in the heart of downtown Orlando near Lake Eola Park. No start, or completion date been announced for this project. SeaWorld Hotel Looking ahead, SeaWorld Orlando are planning their very first on-site hotel, with plans already submitted to Orange County for a 15-story, 504-room hotel adjacent to the park near the intersection of International Drive and Central Florida Parkway. The plans include a walkway to the theme park, conference center, ballroom, parking garage, fitness center, restaurant and rooftop bar and terrace. No timescale is currently known for this project. To keep up with the latest news from Orlando, plus deals and discounts in Central Florida, sign up for the the Gotta Go Orlando Newsletter and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. For all the latest events and things to do in Orlando, check out our latest 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 latest Orlando Theme Park News click here, for the latest Attractions News click here, plus check out our daily updated news pages: Walt Disney World News, Universal Orlando Resort News, SeaWorld Orlando News, LEGOLAND Florida News, and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. For the latest Orlando Entertainment News, check out our daily updated news pages: Entertainment News, Live Music & Concerts News, Events & Festival News, Theater & The Visual Arts News, Bar, Club & Nightlife News, and Food & Drink News. To list your events and feature your business on Gotta Go Orlando, learn more about advertising with us and submit your Orlando events here.

Superb eating and drinking choices are hallmarks of a great city, and here in Orlando there is an almost never ending choice of restaurants and bars offering delights from around the world, and in the upcoming year there is even more new restaurants and bars coming to our great city! Orlando is a foodies delight, and in 2024 there is an exciting and long list of new restaurants getting ready to impress locals and visitors alike. Here we take a look at just some of the amazing new restaurants, bars and lounges opening in the new year here in Orlando. Tom's Watch Bar Tom's Watch Bar, is an 11,000 SF sports bar concept from Smashburger founder Tom Ryan and will soon be occupying the roof-top space in the Hollywood Plaza parking garage on I-Drive, next to Mango's Live. The new Tom's Watch Bar will feature Top Golf simulators and several other entertainment features, and its calendar, once open, will feature a variety of watch parties and events. The menu in the new sports bar will include traditional sports bar staples such as burgers and wings but also sushi-grade tuna towers and poke bowls. Estimated opening date is expected to be early 2024. Sports & Social and PBR Cowboy Bar 36,000 square feet of immersive indoor and outdoor space anchored by nationally acclaimed concepts Sports & Social and PBR Cowboy Bar, as well as an incredible outdoor Live! Plaza is coming to Pointe Orlando on I-Drive, offering a year-round gathering place for special events, live music, sports watching, and festivals. Two additional concepts will be announced at a later date. The target opening date for the new immersive dining and entertainment hub is 2024. Masti A growing Indian street food chain based in Atlanta is coming to the Hollywood Plaza Garage on International Drive. Masti Indian Street Eats describe themselves as "Fun Indian Street Eats Meets The City Life In The USA." When the restaurant opens, expect casual dining with Bollywood tunes serving classic Indian food and innovative American-Indian fusion. Estimated opening is expected to be in early 2024. Packing District Food Hall Scheduled to open in early 2024, the Packing District Food Hall will feature 11 vendors in a 22,400-square-footspace featuring an elevated plaza with outdoor green space. Hospitality HQ, run by award-winning chef Akhtar Nawab, whose restaurant Alta Calidad in Brooklyn earned a Michelin Bib Gourmand in 2018, will operate the hall. Maw’s Mountain Moonshine Maw’s Mountain Moonshine is coming to Old Town, Kissimmee in Spring 2024.  Already extremely popular after its first year in Mount Dora, Fla., the five generations Adkins moonshine family is now bringing a second location of their Craft Cocktail Distillery to Old Town, located in Kissimmee. Steel Chef's Market International Drive's first food hall Steel Chef's Market, will have 53,000 SF of retail and restaurant space and will be made up of 26 shipping containers. Wave Asian Bistro The popular Mount Dora sushi house known for fusion fare such as sushi burritos & donuts, create-your-own bento boxes & poke bowls will anchor the soon-to-open Maitland Social at 360 E. Horatio Ave. in a 1,400-square-foot space in the building with an outdoor patio. Other businesses moving in will include Vitality Bowls Superfood Cafe, Foxtail Coffee Co. and Urban Body Works. Torchy's Tacos Texas based taco chain Torchy's Tacos is opening their second Central Florida location at Vineland Pointe, Orlando in 2024. Fogo de Chao Fogo de Chao has started construction on their second International Drive location on Vineland Pointe. The 8,000 SF Brazilian Steakhouse is due to open early 2024. Raising Cane’s Raising Cane’s have big plans in Florida, with plans to open upwards of 25 locations in the state, with the first already open at 7105 Palm Parkway. In 2024, Raisisng Cane's will open at 12040 Pioneers Way, 8170 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, and in Lake Nona at Narcoossee Road. Loyd Have Mercy Orlando Dezerland Action Park on I-Drive will be welcoming a new restaurant, Loyd Have Mercy Orlando, a southern soul food restaurant currently located at Titusville, expected to open early 2024. Jinya Ramen Bar Jinya Ramen Bar is opening a second Central Florida location at 234 E. Mitchell Hammock Road in Oviedo early in 2024. Divina Carne Divina Carne, a Brazilian steakhouse based in Cancun, Mexico, will be opening in early 2024 in the former TGI Friday on North I-Drive. Chuck Lager America’s Tavern Growing restaurant brand Chuck Lager America’s Tavern is set to open soon at 8151 International Drive, Orlando, a location that was previously home to Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux. Co-created by celebrity chef Fabio Viviani, Chuck Lager is centered around the idea that life’s best stories take shape over delicious food and a couple of drinks. Big Chicken NBA legend Shaq O'Neal is opening one of his hugely popular Big Chicken restaurants in Orlando at the Market at Southside at 250 E. Michigan Street. From crispy chicken sandwiches and tenders to Cheez-It crusted mac n’ cheese and hand-crafted ice cream shakes, each menu item tells a story all while offering guests an inside look into the life and personality of Shaquille O’Neal. Bangkok Thai A new Thai cuisine restaurant, Bangkok Thai will be replacing the former Tony Roma's on International Drive, estimated completion is TBA. Bear Hug Brewing Company Bear Hug Brewing Company is a new micro-brewery coming to Orlando. I-Drive will be gaining a new brewery, Bear Hug Brewing will be replacing the former George's Music Store and will be a micro brewery and tasting room. Completion is TBA. Moso Nor Moso Nori, a concept by James Beard Award finalist Henry Moso, is coming to Winter Park. The hand roll bar serving a variety of temaki is opening at 1100 S. Orlando Ave next summer. Moso Nori will feature an island bar with 30 seats, where chefs will serve cylindrical rolls fashioned from premium roasted Japanese nori with filling including dry-aged fish, foie gras, and vegetables. White Rabbit White Rabbit is set to open at E. Robinson St. White Rabbit will offer international-themed tapas, small plates and craft cocktails in downtown Orlando. The New York City inspired Restaurant and Bar is being described as where Latin American and American gastropub cuisine meet craft cocktails. The new venue will be a place to eat, share, and drink in a chic setting with live music and modern vintage art. Natsu Omakase Natsu Omakase, an exclusive 10-seat sushi omakase concept is set to open at 777 N. Orange Ave.. Omakase, a form of Japanese dining in which customers leave themselves in the hands of a chef and receive a meal which is innovative, elegant, seasonal, and uses the finest ingredients available. Eastwood Eastwood will be a fire-centric restaurant featuring a custom wood-burning grill over a blend of oak and hardwood lump coal, as well as a large-scale smoker. The 3,300 SF restaurant, led by Team Market Group’s lead culinary brain and executive chef, Nick Grecco, will be located in the former Kittinger Printing building at 1024 N. Mills Avenue, across the street from Will’s Pub. Light On The Sugar Light On The Sugar which is known for creating French goods with Asian inspired flavors such as Matcha, Ube, Taro, Black Sesame and more, is opening a new location within Waterford Lakes Town Center, next to Regal Cinemas and Zaza Cuban Cafe. I Love Orlando Cafe I Love Orlando Cafe is opening at 151 E. Washington St. overlooking Lake Eola in ealry 2024. Brooklyn Dumpling Shop Brooklyn Dumpling Shop has turned classic diner staples into dumplings and they offer never-ending options to choose from, and the are planning an Orlando location Sorekara Chef William Shen is opening a new restaurant called Sorekara at 4979 New Broad St. The restaurant will embody the Japanese philosophy of culinary arts re-created with European imagination. Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls The former home of Embassy Irish Bar at 2 S. Orange Avenue, will be the location for Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls. The chain features lobster rolls, shrimp rolls, crab rolls, BLT rolls, New England clam chowder, lobster grilled cheese, lobster mac and cheese, lobster bisque, and salads, as well as Whoopie Pies for dessert. Sickies Garage Burgers & Brews Burger restaurant Sickies Garage is opening its second area location at the Orlando International Premium Outlets. The menu at Sickies Garage boasts 50 brews, and 50 different kinds of burgers and sandwiches all served in a unique garage setting. Pepper Lunch Pepper Lunch is opening in Orlando in 2024, bringing it's affordable teppanyaki-style concept to the city, offering a novel menu of sizzling Steaks, Curry Rice, Teriyaki and Pasta based dishes, plus the signature Pepper Rice on the brand’s patented hot iron plate. At Pepper Lunch, each guest is the MasterChef, where they can ‘Sizzle It Your Way.’ Mid Drive Dive Mid Drive Dive will open at 2401 Edgewater Drive in College Park, a restaurant and bar serving American snacks, salads, sandwiches and mains. At the bar, guests can enjoy cocktails, beers and wines. The Original Rainbow Cone The Original Rainbow Cone, a Chicago tradition for over 97 years is coming to Orlando. The ice cream shop that is known for its multi-flavor cones featuring orange sherbet, pistachio, vanilla, strawberry, and chocolate, opened its first Florida location in the Tampa Bay area of Bradenton in September, and will open in Orlando in 2024. To keep up with the latest news from Orlando, plus deals and discounts in Central Florida, sign up for the the Gotta Go Orlando Newsletter and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. For all the latest events and things to do in Orlando, check out our latest 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 latest Orlando Theme Park News click here, for the latest Attractions News click here, plus check out our daily updated news pages: Walt Disney World News, Universal Orlando Resort News, SeaWorld Orlando News, LEGOLAND Florida News, and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. 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Salt & Straw's January menu of new flavors is available now in the popular Salt & Straw scoop shop at Disney Springs. The Disney Spring's scoop shop Salt & Straw has a pretty unique menu featuring 12 regular classic flavors as well as a rotating monthly menu that offers seasonal specials, and January 2024 brings the Dairy-Free Decadence Series. Salt & Straws Dairy-Free Decadence Series, includes silky red velvet cake, chewy chocolate chip cookies dunked in creamy oat milk, and creamy Bananas Foster with candied pecans. Toasted Oat Milk & Cookies (v) Start the year by re-indulging in your favorite bedtime snack. Chewy chocolate chip cookies, with just the right amount of crunch, dunked in silky oat milk cream layered with ultra-rich chocolate ganache. Red Velvet Cake w/ Cream Cheese Frosting (v) The ultimate red velvet trifecta includes spongy home baked red velvet cake, sweet coconut cream infused with red velvet batter, and tangy cream cheese frosting. Bananas Foster w/ Candied Pecans (v) This is a Bananas Foster reduction with rum, brown sugar and spices, infused into delicate coconut cream. Marionberry Oatmeal Cobbler (v) The base is coconut milk and cinnamon for a fresh-baked spices vibe. There's a sweet marionberry filling swirling its way throughout. And bits of pie crust-slash-cobbler topping. Death By Chocolate Chocolate Cake (v) A chocolatey upcycled barley milk base feels like magic paired with the rich fudge brownie vibes of caramelized Dutch process cocoa, vegan chocolate cake and vegan chocolate ganache. Salt & Straw Ice Cream is a Portland-based, family-run ice cream company that was founded in 2011 by cousins Kim & Tyler Malek. Salt & Straw makes unbelievably delicious ice creams that tell the narrative of artisans, meaningful food movements and important social causes. The company creates unique menus that rotate monthly featuring ice cream that is crafted with unthinkable care and designs a generous store experience that's personalized and welcoming. Salt & Straw at Disney Springs is open 10 a.m. until 11.30 pm daily, and they even make their own fresh waffle cones in the scoop shop, and before you decide which flavor of ice cream yo want, you can sample the flavors for free! Find more information at www.saltandstraw.com. For the latest news and information from throughout Central Florida, here at Gotta Go Orlando we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date with us on X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, for the best of Orlando.

Each moth Gideon's Bakehouse released flavorful Limited Edition Cookies, Cakes, and Mech, and 2024 brings a brand new flavor! Gideon's Bakehouse are starting the new year with a new flavor, and the bakery is keeping those winter feelings rolling with a Maple Walnut Chocolate Chip Cookie! This flavorful Limited Edition January delight gives you Chocolate Chip Cookie mixed with the highest quality Maple Syrup. Throw in some housemade Candied Walnuts and sprinkle the top with a generous serving of Cinnamon Nutmeg Sugar. Available at Disney Springs and East End Market this January, while supplies last. Limit 2 per person. ⁣⁣⁣⁣ Maple Caramel Chocolate Cake! Oh, what a wonderful new Cake Slice Gideon's have for you this month! Every Wednesday and Saturday in January! Three Layers of uniquely soft Chocolate Cake, covered in overwhelming heaps of Buttercream! Gideon's ha’ve created a perfectly balanced Maple Cream Cheese Buttercream for this beauty. Throw in ribbons of Housemade Caramel, touches of Chocolate Chips and Walnut Chunks, and you have a nicely balanced treat. While Supplies Last. Limit 2 per person. ⁣⁣⁣⁣ Because these maple flavors pair so well with French Toast Nitro Cold Brew, it is back only for January and only at Gideon’s in Disney Springs! ⁣⁣⁣⁣ Meet Poppy, an ice fairy with a warm heart. You can find her and her story on the back of our collectible menu handed out to everyone in line at Gideon’s in Disney Springs this month and with January Merch orders. ⁣⁣⁣⁣ MERCH! Poppy soars on a new Unisex Shirt available in stores and online today! Of course, you can also get the 11x14 Signed Poppy Print for one day only! It is an open edition, meaning the number printed will equal the number of orders we get before 10 am EST tomorrow! At gideonsbakehouse.com!⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Death’s Head Cookie Pin! Now available in collectible pin form. Limited to 2000 pieces split evenly between the website and the shops. ⁣⁣⁣⁣ Classic Gargoyle Hoodie! Because you’ve demanded it, THE OG Gargoyle image is coming to a Hoodie! This is a preorder item and is available only online. Preorders close this Friday at 10 am EST.⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ Gideon's Bakehouse began in a home kitchen with one goal: to create an extraordinary Chocolate Chip Cookie. Fifteen years and thousands of tests later, the work was complete, Staying true to the original process, cutting no corners, putting every handmade detail into the 20 hours required to prepare a single almost half pound Cookie or a tall slice of Cake, Gideon's invite people from around the world to share in the sweet and the salty goodness that is hand baked into every Cookie or Cake. You can visit Gideon's in Disney Springs, Sunday to Thursday 10 am to 11pm, and Friday and Saturday 10 am to 11:30 pm. Or you can visit Gideon's at their original location at the East End Market, which is located at 3201 Corrine Dr, Orlando, the store here is open seven days per week, 10am to 7pm. Things To know Before Visiting Gideon’s At Disney Springs! Gideon’s Bakehouse is a popular single-owner small business based in Orlando that has gained international attention when it opened it's location at Disney Springs. It can get pretty crazy at the Disney Springs store with people waiting for hours to get their hands on a prized Gideon's near half pound cookie! To help you get enjoy lots of yummy Gideon's goodness, the bakery have shared some helpful information based on an average day to set an expectation and help you plan. The bakery opens at 10 am, but the line typically begins to form at 9 am, when the parking garage opens. Once the bakery opens, when the line gets too long, they switch to a Virtual Queue. This allows you to go anywhere while waiting for a return text. On weekdays the Virtual Queue can start anytime from open to evening or not at all, depending on crowds. On weekends and holidays it can happen right at 10am. After receiving your text, you will check in at the end of the return line. It looks scary but is typically no more than a 15-minute wait. For international guests, we will give you a return time if you can’t receive texts. Sign up for the queue must be done in person. When active, you will find Gideon's staff to the right of the front door under the protection of Gideon's Gargoyle. Plan for wait times of around two hours. For busy days (Friday through Sunday, holidays, holiday seasons), the virtual queue averages five hours. The earlier you arrive, the shorter the wait and the better the selection since limited edition items will sell out. A general rule, if you know the parks are slammed, we’re slammed. On average, between 6 pm and 8 pm every day the virtual queue is active, and the waiting list will hit capacity. When this happens the bakery closes the queue to handle everyone on the list and to ensure the bakery closes on time. 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.

With little notice, Disney Springs retailer ALEX AND ANI will permanently close it's doors today, New Year's Day. Troubled jewelry and accessory retailer, ALEX AND ANI is closing it's Disney Springs retail location, and will have its final day of operation today January 1, 2024. ALEX AND ANI had only recently moved into it's current location at Disney Springs last year, but the store has fallen victim to the dramatic decline in fortunes of the once thriving company. The jewelry company was founded in 2004 by Carolyn Rafaelian, and at its peak had more than 70 stores. But in 2021 the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Then in June last year, the company announced that is was to close 20 of its remaining 27 locations plus its headquarters in Rhode Island. Now it appears the company is closing the last of its stores with the company moving sales online.. For the latest news and events from throughout Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you updated throughout the day, every day. You can also stay updated with the latest news and events on X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, you should subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel!

Track has arrived at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay for Phoenix Rising, the new steel inverted roller coaster currently under construction in the Pantopia themed area of the park. Exciting news as track has arrived on-site for Phoenix Rising, a B&M inverted coaster, that is currently under construction at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay has shared the news on it's social media channels, showing images of the distinctive blue B&M track arriving at the park. Phoenix Rising will see riders soaring over the Serengeti Plain, and will be the largest family-friendly attraction at the Tampa Bay theme park. Once open, Phoenix Rising will take thrill seeking families on a hair raising journey swinging them side to side as it does so, reaching speeds of up to 44 mph throughout it's 1,831 ft of inverted steel track. The new ride will be the first ride at the park to feature onboard audio and will have a minimum height requirement of 42 inches to ride. Shown here is the artists impression showing the full track layout for Phoenix Rising. The coaster is being built in the location of Sand Serpent, which was permanently closed and demolished in 2023. The new Phoenix Rising will be an exciting new family attraction to the park, which welcomed another new family attraction, Serengeti Flyer to the park in Spring 2023. For the latest news and information from throughout Central Florida, here at Gotta Go Orlando we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date with us on X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, for the best of Orlando.

Wellness Month returns to Disney Springs. Delight in fitness events, wellness offerings, fresh cuisine and rejuvenating items to help you look and feel your best. A new year means making lots of new year's resolutions, and you probably have quite a few fitness and wellness goals on your list of resolutions. Luckily, Disney Springs, has you covered with the return of it's Wellness Month! Keep reading to learn more about how to get active, be well, find balance and eat healthy as Disney Springs Celebrates Health & Wellness presented by AdventHealth. Play: Challenge yourself with a workout class, pamper your skin with beauty services, and so much more. Work up a sweat during an invigorating exercise class at the Marketplace Stalls in Town Center, offered every Friday in January. Fitness Fridays: HIIT Class, January 5, 2024 Yoga at Lululemon, January 12, 2024 Yoga at Fabletics, January 19, 2024 Burn Boot Camp presented by Lululemon, January 26, 2024 Drawn To Life Fitness Event: Saturday, January 20, 2024 at 2 pm, Waterview Park. Design your 2024 wellness routine with the help of performers and production team members from Drawn to Life Presented by Cirque du Soleil & Disney. During this complimentary event, artists who perform some of your favorite Cirque du Soleil acts will demonstrate stretches and yoga poses that are good for your body and your mind. Plus, Strength and Conditioning Coach David Rimmer will demonstrate a series of body weight exercises you can do at home. He will walk you through a 5-day workout plan that focuses on different muscle groups each day. Dine: Here's To Your Health Savor delicious dishes made with fresh ingredients when you dine at one of many Disney Springs eateries during Disney Springs Wellness Month. Menu highlights include: City Works Eatery & Pour House Taste delicious mocktails designed to make your tastebuds sing—including the Mellow Mule, Peaceful Paloma, Strawberry Soothe and more Chef Art Smith's Homecomin' Delight in the Chargrilled Chicken – sliced avocado, seasonal vegetables, broccoli, bacon and salad Frontera Cocina Order The Half & Half – half guacamole, half toasted pumpkin seed hummus, served jicama, cucumber, tortilla chips, chipotle salsa and tomatillo salsa (contains seeds) Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew Indulge with Vegan donuts like the Everglazed Purple Glazed Ube Donut Paddlefish Strawberry Basil Lemonade Mocktail – fresh strawberries, basil, lemonade and sprite Splitsville Dining Room Satisfy your hunger with the Ahi Tuna Salad ¬– sushi grade tuna and avocado over mixed greens tossed in Asian pear dressing with yellow peppers, heirloom grape tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers with tataki sauce on the side Terralina Crafted Italian Enjoy a revitalizing Strawberry Basil Refresher YeSake Kiosk Discover the many flavors of the Tofu Power Bowl – organic tofu, avocado, spinach, carrot, cabbage, cucumber, tempura crunch and wasabi ponzu Shop: A Little Something for You Nourish your mind, body and spirit with invigorating products and enhance your workout wardrobe with new attire during Disney Springs Wellness Month. Highlights include: Basin Treat yourself to a therapy, muscle-soother or sleep bath bomb. Edward Beiner Purveyor of Fine Eyewear Receive free prescription lenses with the purchase of a frame. Exclusions apply. Jo Malone London Get a 3-piece set of candles when you purchase $200 or more. Exclusions apply. L'Occitane en Provence Pamper yourself with a facial and receive a complimentary Pro Micro Skin Analysis. Sephora Enjoy a surprise gift with any skin care service. For the latest news and events from throughout Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you updated throughout the day, every day. You can also stay updated with the latest news and events on X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, you should subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel!

Today, January 1, 2024, Camping World Stadium in downtown Orlando’s West Lakes Market Street District will host The Cheez-It Bowl Happy New Year! Get ready to watch the top college players in action here in Orlando as The Iowa Hawkeyes will play the Tennessee Volunteers in the 2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl. The game will kick off at 1 pm today, Monday, Jan. 1, at Camping World Stadium and will air live on ABC. The 17th-ranked Hawkeyes (10-3) and 21st-ranked Vols (8-4) and have met three times previously, with Tennessee holding a 2-1 all-time lead in the series. All three past meetings have come at a neutral site. The most recent matchup came in the 2015 TaxSlayer Bowl in Jacksonville, a 45-28 win for Tennessee. Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Gavin DeGraw will headline the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl Halftime Show. For additional information, visit CheezItCitrusBowl.com. The game is expected to draw a crowd of more than 40,000 to downtown Orlando with a local economic impact in excess of $20 million. The seventh-oldest collegiate bowl game in the country, the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl began as the Tangerine Bowl in 1947. The initial game sponsors, members of Elks Lodge 1079 of Orlando, each put up $100 to fund initial expenses. Since 1993 the bowl has hosted top teams from the Big Ten and Southeastern conferences. In the new “College Football Playoff” era of college football’s postseason, the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl will continue to host the top Big Ten and SEC teams from outside the CFP series of bowls (including Rose, Sugar, Fiesta, Orange, Cotton and Peach). The game moved to a New Year’s Day date in 1987 and has remained a New Year’s Day tradition except in years when the holiday falls on a Sunday. CHEEZ-IT CITRUS BOWL EVENT GUIDE EVENT-DAY TIMELINE 7:30 am Road Closures Begin 8:00 am Downtown Shuttle Service Begins 8:00 am All Parking Lots Open 9:00 am Box Office Opens 9:00 am Fan Fest Begins 11:00 am Gates Open 1:00 pm // Game Begins 1-Hour Post Event Shuttle Service Ends For the latest news and events from throughout Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you updated throughout the day, every day. You can also stay updated with the latest news and events on X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, you should subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel!

Ring in the New Year with a bang with our list of the best places to see New Year’s Eve fireworks in Orlando. Get ready to ring in the new year with a bang! The countdown to 2024 is on, and Orlando is ready to welcome the new year with massive fireworks spectaculars, and whether you're a local looking for inspiration, or a visitor looking forward to ringing in the new year at world-class celebrations, we've got you covered with the biggest and best fireworks spectaculars in Orlando. Orlando New Year's Eve Fireworks Spectaculars Walt Disney World New Year's Eve Fireworks Walt Disney World New Year's Eve Fireworks are not-to-miss spectaculars! On New Year's Eve both Magic Kingdom, and EPCOT will have fireworks, dance parties and DJs. Plus its not just New Years Eve, Walt Disney World celebrates New Year's Eve at Magic Kingdom on December 30 also, so you can celebrate the occasion in both parks, and party two nights in a row! Magic Kingdom Fireworks (Dec. 30 & Dec. 31) Fantasy in the Sky Fireworks at 6.30 pm and 11.50 pm EPCOT Fireworks (Dec. 31) Luminous The Symphony of Us at 6:30 pm New Year’s Countdown Fireworks at 11.54 pm Universal Orlando Resort Closing out the year, Universal Orlando will be hosting New Year’s Eve celebrations at Islands Of Adventure, Universal Studios Florida, and CityWalk. Universal Studios Florida Universal Studios will be open New Year's Eve until 1 am, hosting a high-energy party night in the Music Plaza are of the park, including live band, DJ, special appearances by the Universal characters and more. As the clock inches closer to Midnight, there will be a special countdown and then as the clock strikes 12, there will be a small pyrotechnics display at midnight. New Year’s Eve Celebration at SeaWorld Orlando SeaWorld Orlando, 9 am - 1 am The New Year’s Eve Celebration at SeaWorld Orlando is the perfect time to embrace the connection to the sea, marine life, and the world as SeaWorld gives 2024 a wondrous welcome with bold fireworks, festive entertainment, and more. After an unforgettable evening filled with exciting shows, amazing animals, and thrilling rides, you can watch SeaWorld Orlando's spectacular New Year's Eve fireworks show from a variety of viewing areas around the park. Entry is included with valid park ticket. New Year’s Eve Celebration at Busch Gardens Tampa Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, 9 am - 1 am Join Busch Gardens on December 31 for a New Year’s Eve Celebration featuring unforgettable fun during the day and fireworks at night, the park is giving 2024 a wondrous welcome with bold fireworks, entertainment and more. Enjoy all the festive activities of Busch Gardens Christmas Town with millions of twinkling lights, holiday shows, specialty dining and fan-favorite thrill rides. Then, ring in the new year with a special fireworks show with a fantastic soundtrack sure to help you ring in the New Year with cheer. Kids New Year's Eve At LEGOLAND Florida LEGOLAND Florida, 10 am - 8 pm Join in the family festivities at Kids New Year's Eve At LEGOLAND Florida, celebrate the New Year early with rides, activities, and a whole lot of fun. Celebrate with all the family at this special early fireworks display illuminating the sky and welcoming in 2024! Entry is included with valid park ticket. Sunset Walk Rocking New Year Street Party The Promenade at Sunset Walk, 8 pm – 1 am Ring in 2024 at the Promenade at Sunset Walk during Central Florida’s most immersive nonstop street party, Rocking New Year 2024 — “The Experience 2.GLOW.” This huge event will feature Scotty B & Project: DJ Slam! plus, Special Guest DJ K1X, and Vocalists, Musicians, Street Performers, and more! Enjoy a Midnight Fireworks Spectacular, Confetti Storm, Laser Light Show, Flame & Special FX, plus Complimentary “GLOW” Party Favors! Old Town’s New Year’s Eve Celebration Old Town, Kissimmee, 1 pm – 1 am End 2023 with a bang at a New Year’s Eve Celebration presented by Old Town and Fun Spot and sponsored by Mecum Auctions. Bring the family for a Car Show, Live Music featuring “Groove Infusion,” Entertainment, and Free Fireworks at midnight. At midnight, watch the night sky illuminate with a fantastic FREE fireworks display closing out 2023 and ringing in the new year. Fireworks will be launched from the rooftops of Old Town! New Year’s Eve Celebration and admission is free for all ages. New Year’s Eve at Avalon Park Avalon Park, 11 pm - 12 am Get ready to ring in the New Year with a spectacular display of lights, colors, and pure magic! Downtown Avalon Park invites you to a breathtaking New Year’s Eve Fireworks Extravaganza that will paint the night sky with joy and celebration. Don’t miss out on the most anticipated celebration of the year! Gather your friends and family for a night of joy, laughter, and a sky full of shimmering lights. See you there as we welcome 2024 in style! Aventura's New Year's Eve Celebration Universal's Aventura Hotel Celebrate New Year's Eve in style with Universal at Bar 17 Bistro's rooftop celebration and enjoy spectacular 360-degree views of the night skyline and area fireworks as you count down to 2024. 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.

Celebrating a brand new year is a huge celebration in Orlando, and New Year's Eve in Orlando is buzzing with all-day celebrations, spectacular firework, and parties that last into the small hours of the morning! A Guide To Celebrating New Year's Eve In Orlando 2023-2024 As we countdown the final days to the biggest party night of the year, there is nowhere better to celebrate New Year's Eve than Orlando, there is so many amazing events and parties, and best of all you won't have Jack Frost breathing down your neck, so forget the hats and scarfs this year, and get ready to party like its 2024! New Year’s Eve is an exciting time to be in Orlando, and whether you're a local looking for inspiration, or a visitor looking forward to ringing in the new year at world-class celebrations, we've got you covered with the biggest and best things do do in Orlando and throughout Central Florida. New Year's Eve Theme Park Events New Year's Eve Daytime/Early Evening Family Events New Year's Eve Fireworks & Events New Year's Eve Parties & Celebrations New Year's Eve Live Concerts & Shows As we get ever ever closer to counting down to New Year's Eve, we will be frequently updated this guide, so be sure to check back often for the latest parties and events! Theme Park Events Walt Disney World New Year's Eve Fireworks Walt Disney World New Year's Eve Fireworks are not-to-miss spectaculars! On New Year's Eve both Magic Kingdom, and EPCOT will have fireworks, dance parties and DJs. Plus its not just New Years Eve, Walt Disney World celebrate New Year's Eve on December 30 also, so you can celebrate the occasion in both parks, and party two nights in a row! Magic Kingdom Fireworks Fantasy in the Sky Fireworks at 6.30 pm and 11.50 pm EPCOT Fireworks New Year’s Countdown Fireworks at 11.54 pm Universal Orlando Resort Closing out 2023, Universal Orlando will be hosting New Year’s Eve celebrations at Islands Of Adventure, Universal Studios Florida, and CityWalk. Universal Studios Florida Universal Studios will be open New Year's Eve until 1 am, hosting a high-energy party night in the Music Plaza are of the park, including live band, DJ, special appearances by the Universal characters and more. As the clock inches closer to Midnight, there will be a special countdown and then as the clock strikes 12, there will be a small pyrotechnics display at midnight. Islands Of Adventure Universal's islands of Adventure will also be open unitl 1 am on New Year's Eve, with a DJ in the Port of Entry area, hyping the crowd towards 2024, including a special countdown as the clock strikes Midnight. The New year's Eve celebrations at both parks are included in regular admission to the parks. Universal CityWalk New Year's Eve at CityWalk is going to be epci with live music on the Waterfront Stage, and a DJ party on the Promenade. To ring in the New Year, CityWalk will also host a  countdown to midnight, featuring a confetti storm to mark the arrival of 2024. The party runs until 2 am, with free admission! New Year’s Eve Celebration at SeaWorld Orlando SeaWorld Orlando, 9 am - 1 am The New Year’s Eve Celebration at SeaWorld Orlando is the perfect time to embrace the connection to the sea, marine life, and the world as SeaWorld gives 2024 a wondrous welcome with bold fireworks, festive entertainment, and more. After an unforgettable evening filled with exciting shows, amazing animals, and thrilling rides, you can watch SeaWorld Orlando's spectacular fireworks show from a variety of viewing areas around the park. Entry is included with valid park ticket. New Year’s Eve Celebration at Busch Gardens Tampa Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, 9 am - 1 am Join Busch Gardens on December 31 for a New Year’s Eve Celebration featuring unforgettable fun during the day and fireworks at night, the park is giving 2024 a wondrous welcome with bold fireworks, entertainment and more. Enjoy all the festive activities of Busch Gardens Christmas Town with millions of twinkling lights, holiday shows, specialty dining and fan-favorite thrill rides. Then, ring in the new year with a special fireworks show with a fantastic soundtrack sure to help you ring in the New Year with cheer. Daytime/Early Evening Family Events Kids New Year's Eve at LEGOLAND Florida 10 am - 8 pm Join in the family festivities at Kids New Year's Eve At LEGOLAND Florida. Join in the festivities and celebrate the New Year early with rides, activities, and a whole lot of fun, highlight of the day is an early fireworks display at 8 pm illuminating the sky and welcoming in 2024! New Year's Eve Family Event At Boxi Park Boxi Park, Lake Nona, 4 pm - 8 pm Celebrate New Year’s Eve at the New Year's Eve Party For Kids at Boxi Park in Lake Nona, with a family-friendly New Year’s Eve party with live music, face painting, and kid-friendly activities from 4 - 8 pm. Especially for the kids, Boxi Park will countdown the new year with a “balloon ball drop” at 7 pm. Kids New Year's Eve Party at JoJo's ShakeBAR JoJo's ShakeBAR, International Drive, Orlando Get Ready To Ring In The New Year In Style At JoJo's Spectacular New Year's Eve Party Just For Kids! Counting Down To A Kid-Approved New Year's Bash At JoJo's, from 11 am - 1 pm , JoJo's Ring In The Midday Countdown With Laughter, Joy, And A Whole Lot Of Fun! ​ Jazzberry Jammin' New Year's Eve The Crayola Experience Orlando, 10 am - 8 pm Families can ring in the New Year on December 31, 2022 at the Jazzberry Jammin' New Year's Eve at The Crayola Experience, in the Florida Mall. Join the dance party from 12pm - 4pm, with Mid-day countdowns at 1pm & 3pm including a streamer launch to ring in the New Year with Character Appearances by Sunny the Crayon. Special crafts & coloring pages available all day, star in your own New Year’s coloring page at Be A Star, craft your own 2024 New Year’s crown at Activity Studio, and create your 2023 resolution list at Colossal caddy. New Years Eve at Dave & Buster's International Drive, 4 - 7 pm There’s only one way to end the year & start another — with FUN. New Years Eve at Dave & Buster’s is the place to be, with unforgettable entertainment, incredible bites worthy of being the last meal of the year, and OH — did we mention Unlimited Video Game Play ALL night long. Plus enjoy an all-ages ginger ale toast accompanied by a special video countdown. Kids New Years Eve Party Uno Pizzeria & Grill, 3167 Daniels Rd, Winter Garden Join Uno on Sunday, December 31 from 4 to 8 pm for our annual kids New Year’s Eve party. There will be a countdown balloon drop promptly at 5 pm and 7 pm. New Year’s Eve party swag, Gingerale toast and kids coloring tableside are also included in the event. Call us for reservations at 407-877-6510. Walk-ins are accepted but there may be a wait depending on amount of reservations. Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild, Central Florida Zoo What are you ZOOing New Years Eve? Well, if you're at Central Florida Zoo, you'll be dancing with DJ Darren and playing games, in anticipation for one of the earlybird countdowns at 6 pm, 7 pm, and 8 pm. All ages are welcome! The festivities will take place during Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild, presented by Publix, which starts at 5:30 p,m and ends at 8.30 m for the holiday. Limited tickets are available. Fireworks & Events Sunset Walk Rocking New Year Street Party The Promenade at Sunset Walk, 8 pm – 1 am Ring in 2024 at the Promenade at Sunset Walk during Central Florida’s most immersive nonstop street party, Rocking New Year 2024 — “The Experience 2.GLOW.” This huge event will feature Scotty B & Project: DJ Slam! plus, Special Guest DJ K1X, and Vocalists, Musicians, Street Performers, and more! Enjoy a Midnight Fireworks Spectacular, Confetti Storm, Laser Light Show, Flame & Special FX, plus Complimentary “GLOW” Party Favors! Old Town’s New Year’s Eve Celebration Old Town, Kissimmee, 1 pm – 1 am End 2023 with a bang at a New Year’s Eve Celebration presented by Old Town and Fun Spot and sponsored by Mecum Auctions. Bring the family for a Car Show, Live Music featuring “Groove Infusion,” Entertainment, and Free Fireworks at midnight. At midnight, watch the night sky illuminate with a fantastic FREE fireworks display closing out 2023 and ringing in the new year. Fireworks will be launched from the rooftops of Old Town! New Year’s Eve Celebration and admission is free for all ages. Rockin' the Cloud in St. Cloud Downtown St. Cloud, 7 pm – 1 am Find your place in the Cloud this New Year’s Eve. The City of St. Cloud, Toho Water Authority and OUC The Reliable One host the 7th Annual Rockin’ The Cloud event on December 31, 2023 in downtown St. Cloud from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Rockin’ The Cloud is an annual celebration to ring in the New Year. This year’s event will offer two stages of live entertainment with performances from Claudia Sar, DJ Bri, and Live Effect. You won't want to miss this year's headliner, Uncle Kracker as he rocks St. Cloud into the New Year. Rock Your New Year's Eve House Of Blues Courtyard, 10 pm till 1 am Say goodbye to 2023 and come Rock Your New Year's Eve at the House of Blues Courtyard! Rock Your New Year's Eve is a FREE event taking place outdoors in the Courtyard at House Of Blues, with the party starting at 10pm. New Year's Eve At Boxi Park Boxi Park, Lake Nona, 11 am till 1 am Celebrate New Year's Eve at Boxi Park all day long in Lake Nona! From family-friendly daytime events to evening soirees, there’s something for all ages. Start the day early at Boxi Park, with lunch from 11–3 p.m. followed by a family-friendly New Year’s Eve party with live music, face painting, and kid-friendly activities from 4-8 p.m. Especially for the kids, Boxi Park will countdown the new year with a “balloon ball drop” at 7 p.m. The festivities are free until 4 p.m., with a cover charge thereafter. As the sun goes down, the grown up festivities continue at Box Park late into the evening with a ticketed 21+ party from 9 p.m.-1 a.m, featuring DJ and live music. New Year's Eve In Lake Nona Lake Nona Town Center, 7 pm – 1 am This New Years Eve, head on over and celebrate New Year's Eve in Lake Nona Town Center, and see out the old year in style, while welcoming 2023 in spectacular fashion! Bring out the whole family starting at 7 p.m. and dance the night away with a live DJ, popup bar, mesmerizing pixel and juggling performances, a strolling magician that’ll make you look twice, and a dazzling midnight fireworks show over Lake Nona to announce the arrival of the new year. Thornton Park New Year's Eve Street Party Thornton Park, 8.30 pm - 2 am The Thornton Park New Year's Eve Street Party offers something for everyone. You can dress to the nines red carpet ready, or come casual and comfortable. Taking place over two and half city blocks, this event gives you plenty of space and options to keep you entertained all night long. The strip has 7-venues to hop around to along with two-stages with jumbo-trons on on either end of the block party, keeping music pumping all night. A VIP options offers a third stage and DJ performance, with an exclusive area for it's guests. New Year’s Eve at Avalon Park Avalon Park, 11 pm - 12 am Get ready to ring in the New Year with a spectacular display of lights, colors, and pure magic! Downtown Avalon Park invites you to a breathtaking New Year’s Eve Fireworks Extravaganza that will paint the night sky with joy and celebration. Don’t miss out on the most anticipated celebration of the year! Gather your friends and family for a night of joy, laughter, and a sky full of shimmering lights. See you there as we welcome 2024 in style! Light Up I-Drive: NYE Edition at ICON Park ICON Park Orlando, 830 pm - 2 am The countdown to 2024 will reach new heights this New Year’s Eve at Light Up I-Drive: NYE Edition at ICON Park, this year’s highlights will feature a light show on The Wheel, international DJs, a live band and additional entertainment, along with surprises in premium sponsor-hosted areas. Toast to the good life on The Wheel at 400 feet above Orlando, celebrate with champagne in your own private capsule or enjoy drinks aboard the Sky Bar among other incredible experiences throughout the night. Select ICON Park bars and restaurants will have special offers to those celebrating on the 20-acre property at the heart of International Drive. New Year's Eve Parties & Celebrations New Year’s Eve 2024 at Howl at the Moon Orlando Howl at the Moon Orlando, 9 pm – 2 am Are you ready to have the best New Year’s Eve Party to date? Then book a New Year’s Eve package with Howl at the Moon Orlando! The packages offers you and your friends everything you need to kiss 2022 goodbye and start the New Year having a blast with champagne toast at midnight & party favors. Mango's Orlando New Year's Eve Celebration Mango's Tropical Cafe Orlando, 7 pm – 1 am On December 31, get ready for the most electrifying New Year's Eve celebration in town! Mango's LIVE presents an unforgettable night of pulsating beats, infectious energy, and non-stop revelry as we bid farewell to 2023 and welcome the dawn of a brand new year, featuring an exclusive live countdown to 2024 and a mind-blowing DJ set by the dynamic duo, Brody Jenner and Devin Lucien! Renowned for their electrifying performances and chart-topping hits, they'll be spinning the latest tracks and timeless classics, keeping you on your feet all night long. Get tickets now. Hard Rockers And High Rollers Casino Royale Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach Join Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach for a Casino Royale themed extravaganza with DJ Psycho Ced inside the Avalon Ballroom and Decades of Dance featuring SWITCH - First Wave, on the Avalon Terrace, plus The Bad Actors performing in the VIP Sky Lounge. Enjoy casino games including blackjack, roulette, craps, Texas Hold'Em and slot machines. Gamble for charity and use your "winnings" to bid on luxe silent auction baskets. Then as you roll into the new year, Enjo a champagne toast and ocean front terrace viewing of the spectacular fireworks show at midnight! Enzian Theater New Year's Party Enzian Theater Orlando, 8 pm - 2 am Bond is back! Toast to 2024 with your closest friends and family at Enzian Theater New Year's Party. Enjoy some bubbly, light hors d’oeuvres and our special NYE cocktails while dancing your way into the new year! New Year's Eve Masquerade Pirate's Dinner Adventure Join us for a night of mystery, enchantment, and endless thrills as we ring in the New Year at Pirates Dinner Adventure's with an exclusive NYE Masquerade Event! Filled with a three course meal, countdown at midnight and a Buccaneer Bash with Pirates! New Year's Eve- The Vegas Spectacular Tin Roof Orlando at ICON Park Step into a world of glitz, glamour, and high-octane fun as we usher in the New Year at Tin Roof Orlando's sensational Vegas Night Extravaganza! Prepare to roll the dice on a night of unadulterated entertainment and party vibes like no other. The entertainment lineup is a non-stop, star-studded performance that'll make you feel like you've hit the jackpot Balloon Drop and Confetti Cannon Celebration at Midnight with Complimentary Champagne Toast and professional photographer to remember the night! 2023 New Year’s Eve at ICEBAR Orlando ICEBAR Orlando, 7 pm – 2 am On I-Drive, ICEBAR Orlando is bringing in 2024 in wintry style as Orlando’s coolest night in town presents its 2024 “Midnight Kiss: A Winter Wonderland New Year’s Celebration” on Sunday, December 31 starting at 7pm. The winter wonderland themed evening features specialty cocktails, a midnight buffet, live DJ and entertainment, ice sculptures, free digital souvenir photos and raffle giveaways. For more information, visit https://ICEBAROrlando.com/ or call 407-426-7555. The 10th Anniversary New Years Eve Masquerade Gala The Alfond Inn at Rollins College, 8 pm - 12.15 am Celebrate ushering in the New Year at The Alfond Inn at Rollins. An incredible evening curated with exceptional culinary masterpieces and experiences. The New Years' Eve Gala at The Alfond Inn features Live Entertainment, Premium Open Bar and Champagne Toast, Chef Attended Reception Stations, Live Streaming of Time Square Ball Drop, and more. Wantilan New Year's Eve Luau Loews Royal Pacific Hotel at Universal Orlando 7 pm – 1 am Come join Wantilan Luau for a special New Year's Eve presentation of the popular weekly dinner show featuring a tropical all-you-can-eat buffet including pit-roasted pig, with live entertainment and music. Also included are a New Year's Eve celebratory champagne toast for adults (ages 21+) and a non-alcoholic sparkling wine toast for guests under age 21. Annual New Year’s Eve Gala at Bull & Bear Waldorf Astoria Orlando, 6 pm – midnight The Annual New Year’s Eve Gala at Bull & Bear is an exclusive celebration where guests can celebrate the advent of the New Year with an exclusive celebration and prix fixe menu consisting of five inspired and distinctive courses. Included with each reservation is a bottle of champagne per table, live entertainment, photo booth, viewing of the Times Square ball drop, and dancing all night in our spacious outdoor cabana lawns. $355 per ticket. A caviar for two course is available for $250 per order. All caviar orders must be made before December 27. Wine pairing programs are also available. Tax and gratuity are additional. Formal wear is suggested. Reservations required: 407-597-5413. New Years Eve 2023 On Church St Church St, Orlando, 8 pm - 2 am When it comes to Ringing in the New Year in Orlando, there's no better place to be than Downtown Orlando on Church Street overlooking the city skyline. The "City Beautiful's" PREMIERE NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY for over 29 Years! Let us make your final day of 2023 a memorable one. 2024 is your year, your time to shine, your golden moment! Celebrate all night long inside Downtown Orlando's ONLY 6 Venue NYE Party: You won't want to miss out as we drop the ICONIC Orange Ball from the High Tide rooftop at midnight. Enjoy live entertainment in all six venues, and be prepared to get your party on with some of the best DJs in Orlando as they rock out and kiss 2023 goodbye while welcoming in the New Year inside all 6 bars! Orlando New Year's Eve Party: James Bond 007 Style Winter Park Events Center Winter Park is putting the Tux back into the "Black-tie Optional Event" with the unveiling of Winter Park Event's Premier New Year's Eve Party. Design and fashion have always been essential to an exceptional New Year's Eve Party., and Winter Park is the perfect location that boasts fashion and style and this event will elevate both to the next level. New Year's Eve at Boardwalk Bowl Boardwalk Bowl, 9 pm – 1 am The center is offering several packages to accommodate guests looking for a variety of ways to celebrate. But no matter what package guests choose, Boardwalk Bowl will have a DJ, a balloon drop with prizes, photo backdrops, party favors, and a champagne toast for those 21+. For reservations call 407-384-0003 ext. 1. New Year's Eve at Aloma Bowl Aloma Bowl, 9 pm – 1 am The Aloma Bowl entertainment center will be offering two group packages for unlimited play. Party guests will receive party favors, access to giveaways throughout the event and, of course, a champagne toast (21+) at midnight to ring in the New Year. Reserve one lane for a group of up to six people, or two lanes for a group of up to 12 people. New Year's Eve Party on the Piazza Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando Loews Portofino Bay Hotel presents New Year's Eve Party on the Piazza, a New Year's Eve celebration on the hotel's picturesque outdoor Harbor Piazza. Enjoy gourmet foods (served until 11pm), desserts, beer* and wine*, live DJ and dancing. The countdown to midnight will include a live performance by Portofino's opera singers and a sparkling wine* toast. New Year's Eve Party on the Piazza is a family-friendly celebration for guests of all ages and is a great way to welcome in the new year! Aventura's New Year's Eve Celebration Universal's Aventura Hotel Celebrate New Year's Eve in style with Universal at Bar 17 Bistro's rooftop celebration and enjoy spectacular 360-degree views of the night skyline and area fireworks as you count down to 2024. ROCK-IN 2024! New Year's Eve Lobby Party Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando Come rock in the new year at the exciting Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando. Enjoy specially prepared desserts and entertainment that includes a DJ, roaming magicians, balloon artist, countdown live from Times Square via satellite, and midnight balloon drop with champagne toast. ROCK-IN 2024! New Year's Eve Lobby Party is a family-friendly celebration for guests of all ages and is a great way to rock in the new year! Strong Water Tavern New Year's Eve Celebration Loews Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal Orlando Come join Universal in Strong Water Tavern at Loews Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal Orlando for a celebration to ring in the new year. Our adults (ages 21+) only New Year's Eve party will feature live entertainment and music and dancing. Plus, enjoy assorted favorites from Strong Water Tavern's menu throughout the evening, as well an open bar from 10pm - midnight featuring select beers, liquors and wines (cash bar from midnight - 2am). Watch the New Year's Eve ball drop live from New York City's Times Square on the tavern's giant video wall while you raise a glass to welcome in the new year with midnight champagne toast, party favors and a balloon drop. Orchid Court Lounge & Sushi Bar's New Year's Eve Celebration Loews Royal Pacific Resort Come join us in Orchid Court Lounge & Sushi Bar at Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Orlando to ring in the new year. Our New Year's Eve celebration will feature family-friendly entertainment that includes live jazz music, origami artist, stilt walker, Balinese dancers and 360 photo booth. New Year's Eve Bash at KAVAS Kavas at The Pointe Orlando Kavas Tacos is back with a bang for a dazzling NYE Bash! Join us as we bid farewell to the year in style with a spectacular Mexican fiesta. Savor the mouthwatering flavors that have made us famous and immerse yourself in the festive spirit of New Year’s Eve. Celebrate with us in Pointe Orlando for an unforgettable evening filled with delicious cuisine, music, and joy. Get ready to welcome 2024 with open arms! Meliá Orlando Celebration NYE Bash! Meliá Orlando Join us for the most epic New Year's Eve party of 2024 at the Meliá Orlando Celebration! Get ready to dance the night away, enjoy delicious food and drinks, and celebrate the start of a fantastic new year. This in-person event is going to be a blast, so gather your family, friends and get ready to have an unforgettable night. Rocks & Brews New Years Bash 2024 Rocks & Brews Oviedo Come and celebrate the New Year with us at Rock And Brews Oviedo! We are going to have live music, performed by Jen-n-Tonix, and a great time as we count down the minutes to the new year! Tickets will include access to the bar and dinner. We will be offering a rockin' menu for the night. Starting off, we will be featuring some of our hand selected dinner classics. After the ball drops, we will transition the menu over to some yummy late night bites to ring in the new year. New Year’s Eve at Ole Red Orlando Ole Red at ICON Park Get the full country experience this New Year’s Eve at Ole Red Orlando. The restaurant and live music venue will offer party favors and live music all night long. Guests can watch the ball drop on the TVs and purchase champagne for a classic toast to the new year. Max Action Arena New Year’s Eve Countdown Party Max Action Arena ICON Park Looking for an action-packed start to the New Year? Max Action Arena ICON Park’s New Year’s Eve Countdown Party is the place to be! Guests can get 15% off all attractions starting at 8 p.m., enjoy a photo op station and write their wishes for the new year on a balloon used in the onsite balloon drop at midnight with a champagne toast. At the bar, they’re serving up all your favorites with happy hour prices from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. and a limited-edition cocktail, Santa’s Spiked Milk. Tapa Toro Tapa Toro at ICON Park Say “adios” to 2023 and “hola” to 2024 with two ways to celebrate New Year's Eve at Tapa Toro. The restaurant will offer two seating options with Flamenco dancing entertainment and a Spanish feast. The early seating option from 4 to 6 p.m. promises a chance to beat the crowds with a delicious four-course meal and flamenco dinner show. The Late Night New Year Party starts at 9 p.m. and includes a five-course meal, even more live flamenco entertainment, and, of course, a champagne toast at midnight. New Year's Eve Gala Celebration Mission Inn Mission Inn Resort & Club is hosting a New Year's Eve Gala Celebration, starting with a reception in the foyer from 7:30 - 8:30 pm, and dinner and dancing in the ballroom from 8:30 pm - 12:30 am. The fabulous multi course meal begins with three Ahi Tartare, Roasted Beets & Goat Cheese and Salade Niçoise à Ma Façon courses before a Dragon Fruit Sorbet intermezzo. For the entree, choose between Mixed Grill featuring A5 Wagyu Beef Tenderloin and Espresso Crusted Cervena Venison Rack Chop or Herb Seared Alaskan Halibut before ending the dinner with Chocolate Opus or Hazelnut Praline Petit Gateau. New Year's Eve Countdown Bash Westgate Vacation Villas Resort Ring in the New Year with spectacular celebrations at Westgate Vacation Villas Resort! On December 31, 2023. From 6 - 9 pm, guests to the resort can enjoy a family-friendly NYE celebration featuring a Live DJ, Inflatables, Field Games and Line Dancing, then at 9 pm there will be a spectacular Fireworks Show! Admission is complimentary, with food and beverages available for purchase. But that's not all, from 9.30 pm until 12.15 am, guests can celebrate the countdown to the New Year at the resorts NEW YEAR’S EVE COUNTDOWN BASH “A NIGHT TO REMEMBER” . The NYE bash includes Live DJ, Light Show, Games, Face Painting and Complimentary Toast at Midnight. Admission is complimentary with Water Park Wristband or only $5 each. NYE Celebrations at Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa Ring in the New Year with celebrations at Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa from 6 pm - 10 pm. NEW YEAR’S EVE COUNTDOWN (Owners $10, Guests $15) LIVE DJ, Fire Dancers Face Painting Air Brush Tattoos Complimentary NYE Swag Complimentary Snow Cones, Popcorn + Cotton Candy with FIREWORKS SHOW at 9 am. Live Concerts & Shows Classic Albums Live: Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon Hard Rock Live Orlando Celebrate 2024 with Classic Albums Live at Hard Rock Live Orlando. Classic Albums Live puts you in the heart of the recording studio, experiencing iconic albums like never before in a spectacular live experience. Sing, dance and cheer along with like-minded fans as you attend a concert of a lifetime. On New Year's Eve, December 31, 2023, Classic Albums Live will perform Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon album, plus the iconic bands greatest hits to ring in the new year, note for note, cut for cut. Tickets on sale now. Yacht Rock Revue New Year's Eve 2023 House of Blues Orlando Get ready to party into 2024 with the finest tribute band to the 70's and 80's light rock era, as Yacht Rock Revue are gonna be celebrating New Year's Eve, Sunday, December 31 at House of Blues Orlando. Tickets are on sale. Whether you’re a longtime lover of the yacht rock era or a newcomer to its smooth grooves, Yacht Rock Revue promises an unforgettable journey across the azure waters of musical history. So grab your captain’s hat and set sail with Yacht Rock Revue for a melodic adventure like no other. Primal Presents: RL GRIME NYE Central Florida Fairgrounds Primal Presents: RL GRIME NYE 12/31/23 at the Orlando Warehouse! RL GRIME will be bringing everyone into 2024 with the biggest New Year's Eve celebration in Florida! Grab your friends and ring in the New Year the right way! Elevated VIP & Table reservations are available! To make Table Reservations please call or text 407-496-4782 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.

Kick off the new year in style, enjoying a sumptuous brunch here in Orlando, and with no shortage of places to choose from, check out our list of the best places to raise a glass and toast the new year. There are plenty of places to enjoy New Year's Day brunch in Orlando. New Years Day is a time to raise a glass and celebrate new beginnings, and here in Orlando, it's an extra special time as locals and visitors from around the world come together to welcome a new year, and after an evening of partying until the wee small hours, welcome the first day of the new year in style with a hearty brunch. We've put together a delectable list of restaurants offing New Years Day Brunch, enjoy tchoosing your favorite, and get ready to raise a glass to the New Year! New Years Day Brunch Favorites In Orlando Locations: International Drive Area Lake Buena Vista Kissimmee/Celebration/Four Corners Neighborhood Favorites International Drive Area The Hampton Social at The Pointe Orlando Start the new year with delicious entrees and a complimentary glass of rosé to kick off the new year at The Hampton Social's exclusive Monday brunch this New Year's Day! Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando Resort Celebrate the new year at Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando. Enjoy New Year’s Day Acoustic Brunch at Hard Rock Hotel for a full breakfast buffet, salad bar, carving station and more with bottomless Bloody Marys and mimosas, all set against the sounds of a live acoustic performance. Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Orlando Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Orlando will celebrate a new year at Islands Dining Room. At the Islands Dining Room feast on a traditional breakfast buffet and a la carte menu. Loews Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal Orlando Loews Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal Orlando is celebrating at Amatista Cookhouse, enjoy a New Year’s Day Buffet as unique as the Pacific Islands themselves. The menus conveniently offer both traditional family fare and South Seas specialties, or order a la carte Eggs Benedict and signature Hawaiian pancakes. Lake Buena Vista Area​ JALEO at Disney Springs Welcome the new year at Jaleo at Disney Springs Spanish-style brunch on New Year's Day! There's no better way to begin your holiday than with a Spanish-style brunch on the waterfront! Signia by Hilton Orlando at Bonnet Creek and Waldorf Astoria Celebrate New Years Day at Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek and Waldorf Astoria. New Year’s Day Breakfast Buffet at Harvest Bistro On New Year’s Day morning, Harvest Bistro will serve an expansive breakfast buffet and an a la carte menu. Specialty Bloody Mary’s available for an additional cost. New Year’s Day Breakfast Buffet at Oscar’s On New Year’s Day morning, Oscar’s will serve an expansive breakfast buffet and an a la carte menu. Specialty Bloody Mary’s available for an additional cost. JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa Start the new year at JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa. Begin the frst day of the new year on the right foot at Unreserved, featuring specialty breakfast items including carved maple glazed pork belly, Nutella stufed French toast, a crab cake benedict station and choice of a welcome mimosa or bloody mary. Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort Bonnet Creek At Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort Bonnet Creek, enjoy a New Year’s Day Brunch from 7 a.m. – 1 p.m., Tesoro Cove will have a biscuit bar, dessert station, gourmet omelets, hot and cold buffet, carved ham, and made-to-order waffles and pancakes. Kissimmee, Celebration, Four Corners The Wilson at Meliá Orlando Celebration The Wilson Cocktails & Seafood will celebrate New Years Day with a Pajama Party Brunch from 11.30 am - 4 pm. Neighborhood Favorites Mission Inn Bring the whole family or gather friends to enjoy a bountiful buffet brunch and live entertainment at Mission Inn. The New Year’s Day Grand Brunch Buffet includes breakfast fare, chilled salads and starters, seafood selections including shrimp and crab claws, an assortment of entrees and sides, and chef’s carving stations featuring New York strip loin of beef and slow-roasted turkey with traditional sides. There’s always room for dessert, and the buffet has lots of tempting treats for you to taste! 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. 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.