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Busch Gardens Tampa Bay has revealed am exciting 2024 events calendar packed full of special events, including the return of many fan favorites, plus new exciting events too! Busch Gardens Tampa By has revealed its 2024 events calendar, and it's jam packed full of exciting things to do at the theme park throughout 2024. 2024 will see the return of fan favorites including the ever popular Food & Wine Festival, the parks Cinco de Mayo celebrations, and Tampa’s premier Halloween event, Howl-O-Scream which returns for its 25th year in 2024. Plus, the park will introduce new events in 2024 including Red, White & Brews, and Bourbon & BBQ, with Busch Gardens promising details on these new events soon. Now read on for all the fun events to look forward to in 2024. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay 2024 Special Events From free live concerts to events fit for foodies to festive holiday celebrations, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay has a packed 2024 calendar full of family fun all year long! Mardi Gras January - March 2024 Let the good times roll with limited-time food, cocktails, entertainment and live music – Mardi Gras style! Real Music Series January - February 2024 Busch Gardens Tampa Bay's longest running concert series returns with all-new music performances. Sesame Street Kids' Weekends January - February 2024 & March - May 2024 Join Elmo, Cookie Monster, and all of your favorite Sesame Street friends for fun-filled weekends. St. Patrick's Day March 2024 Bring your good luck charm and join us to celebrate the Irish culture with special food and drink. Food & Wine Festival March - May 2024 A world of taste awaits at the annual Food & Wine Festival at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. Cinco de Mayo May 2024 Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a party zone, festive dancing, food and beverages. Guy Harvey Weekend May 2024 & November 2024 Join Guy Harvey in-person at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay for meet-and-greets, autographs & more. Summer Nights May - August 2024 Stay Longer. Play Later! Celebrate all summer long with extended park hours, dazzling entertainment and fireworks on select nights. Red, White & Brews May - July 2024 Check back soon for more information! Bourbon & BBQ July - September 2024 Check back soon for more information! Howl-O-Scream September - October 2024 Tampa’s premier Halloween event returns earlier than ever with new frights & scares. Spooktacular September - October 2024 Celebrate Halloween with trick-or-treating & costume parades and more during this family-friendly event. Christmas Town November - January 2025 Celebrate the holidays with twinkling lights of every color, festive shows, and holiday-inspired culinary delights. 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!

One of Central Florida's most loved holiday traditions, Ice! At Gaylord Palms which this year features scenes from A Charlie Brown Christmas os open throughout the holidays. One of the best ways for families to celebrate the holidays in Central Florida is with a visit to the annual Christmas at Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center, only minutes from Walt Disney World in Kissimmee. Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the Peanuts gang are the stars of this year's holiday celebrations, with ICE open every day throughout the holidays until January 3, 2024, including Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day. Christmas is our favorite time of year and after experiencing ICE! featuring "A Charlie Brown Christmas", Ice Tubing on Snow Flow Mountain, and getting your picture taken with Santa Claus himself, we're sure it'll be yours too! For full details on all of the Christmas at Gaylord Palms experiences, to buy tickets and to book your overnight stay, please visit ChristmasatGaylordPalms.com. The heartwarming, animated feature “A Charlie Brown Christmas” is being brought to life by a team of 40 artisans who are carving the characters out of 2 million pounds of ice to create the nearly 20,000-square-foot attraction. Kept at an arctic 9 degrees Fahrenheit, “ICE!” will include other classic Peanuts characters like Lucy, Sally, Linus, and Peppermint Patty, as well as Charlie Brown’s famous little Christmas tree. Creating the attraction is a team of world-renowned carvers that have travelled more than 7,000 miles from Harbin, China. Known as “Ice City,” Harbin is no stranger to elaborate ice carvings – it’s home to the world’s largest annual ice and snow sculpting festival in the world. At Gaylord Palms, artisans are carving approximately 6,700 blocks of ice – each weighing 300 pounds – into the larger-than-life, whimsical scenes. Carvers use tools of all shapes and sizes, including chainsaws, chisels, tongs, handsaws, hand tools and grinders, to bring “A Charlie Brown Christmas” to life. Colored ice (created by a chemist who mixes special food colorings to ensure the ice maintains its vivid color the entire season), crystal clear ice, and colorful LED lights are all used to create the massive display. It will take the team of artisans approximately five weeks to complete the chilly attraction. “We’re so pleased to bring this Central Florida holiday tradition back for our guests in 2023,” said Johann Krieger, general manager of Gaylord Palms Resort. “Since debuting here in 2003, ICE! has become a one-of-a-kind attraction for our guests, and one of our most popular events of the year.” In addition to seeing characters from the Peanuts gang, “ICE!” guests can ride down two-story-tall ice slides and visit Carver’s Showcase to see live sculpting demonstrations. “ICE!” concludes in a separate area dedicated to a Nativity scene, meticulously carved in a dramatic display of crystal-clear ice. And while the frozen fun is kept cold by a state-of-the-art chilling system, guests are provided Gaylord Palms’ signature blue parkas to keep them warm inside the attraction. Snow Much More! In addition to the “ICE!” attraction, a sleigh-full of events and activities will be featured across the 64-acre resort. Christmas shows and activities are presented in the atrium, while parts of the convention center transform into Alpine Village, a bustling, holiday hamlet with Bavarian-style storefronts, immersive activities and one of Florida’s largest Christmas shops. Here’s a rundown of the sleigh-full of events and activities planned for the celebration: Live Shows & Entertainment Highlight the Holidays Yule Be Amazed “Cirque: Spirit of Christmas” features high-flying stunts, acrobatic feats, and an original musical score. The show features Noel, a child trying to find holiday cheer. Noel is visited in dreamlike chapters by acrobats, aerial performers and others who help rekindle the Christmas spirit. Storytelling Celebration, Set to Song Guests can experience a retelling of the birth of Jesus Christ through the eyes of six storytellers in “The Greatest Story,” a musical stage show and celebration of faith and everlasting love. Dreaming of a Bright Christmas The skies above Gaylord Palms’ atrium come alive in the “Lit Light Show.” Suspended light curtains and the 60-foot-tall atrium Christmas tree come to life in this animated, musical show. St. Nick Takes ‘Santa’ Stage Guests can chat with the jolly old elf himself, Santa Claus, to make sure they’ve secured a spot on his prestigious Nice List. Santa will meet guests inside Alpine Village from Nov. 17 through Dec. 24 – before he heads back to the North Pole for his annual, gift-giving journey. A Round of Applause for Mrs. Claus The jolliest hostess of all stars in Mrs. Claus’ Christmas Traditions. Mrs. Claus entertains guests in Alpine Village with a sing-along and storytelling of the Christmas tale, “’Twas the Night Before Christmas.” She also shares Santa’s favorite snack – milk and cookies – with guests. Mistletoe Melody Makers Guests can enjoy the sounds of the season with the Dickens Carolers, who will be strolling and singing Christmas classics at various times and locations throughout the celebration. Tons of Fun at Interactive Attractions Snow Much Fun A snowy play space awaits guests in the Snow Factory. After climbing Snow Flow Mountain, guests hop in inner-tubes and speed down atop real ice. (Admission allows unlimited ice tubing rides on the date on the ticket.) Guest can also head over to Snowball Build & Blast. Conveyor belts deliver tubs of real snow for guests to make snowballs and toss them at targets. A Holiday Escape Guests test their wintry wits in the Naughty or Nice Escape Room. Trickster Jack Frost has added new names to Santa’s Naughty List. However, if guests can sneak into Santa’s office and solve a series of puzzles, Jack will remove their names from the Naughty List. Guests need to put on their holiday thinking caps, solve the mystery, and then dash away, dash away, dash away all! A Snoopy Scavenger Hunt Snoopy needs guests’ help to find the most festive décor for his doghouse in the Merry Snoopy Scavenger Hunt. Families are challenged to search high and low in the 4.5-acre garden atrium and follow clues and complete the quest to receive a special seasonal souvenir. Hands-On Holiday Fun Dough-licious Decorating In the Gingerbread Decorating Corner, guests let their Christmas creativity run wild while they adorn gingerbread treats. After they’ve reached confection perfection, they can enjoy a meet-and- greet and photograph with Nutmeg the Gingerbread Man. Have Your Elf a Merry Little Christmas Guests can get crafty in Elf Training Academy. One of Santa’s top toymakers joins the fun as guests create a special keepsake gift to take home. Overnight Stays Sweeten the Holidays Rooms with a Yuletide View There’s never a better time of year for guests to book a room with an upgraded atrium view. With balconies that overlook acres of Christmas décor, guests can immerse themselves in the festive surroundings. Select rooms even provide prime balcony viewing for atrium shows such as “Cirque: Spirit of Christmas,” “#LIT” light show and “The Greatest Story.” Ready, Set, Glow! The night will light up at Gaylord Palms with more than 3 million sparkling, holiday lights. In total, more than 100 decorated Christmas trees will be on display, including the centerpiece, 60-foot-tall tree in the main atrium, and 12 elaborately themed trees along the atrium’s Christmas Tree Trail. Early ICE! and Alpine Village Access for Overnight Guests Gaylord Palms is offering perks and special access to overnight resort guests so they can wait in line less and enjoy more. These perks include: “Chill Pass” privileges to the “ICE!” attraction, offering front-of-line access and shorter wait times. “Chill Pass” is free for eligible overnight guests. Attraction tickets are required and sold separately, in advance. An invitation to “Extra Cool Hour,” which provides early entry into ICE!, the Snow Factory, and select Alpine Village shows and activities one hour before they open to day guests. “Extra Cool Hour” is free for eligible guests. Attraction tickets are required and sold separately, in advance. Holiday Dining for Resort Guests: Eat, Drink and Be Cranberry Overnight guests at Gaylord Palms also have exclusive opportunities to enjoy holiday dining experiences: Breakfast with Charlie Brown and Friends is a character dining experience, exclusive to overnight guests, with pals from the Peanuts gang including Charlie Brown, Lucy and Snoopy. Thanksgiving Dinner, scheduled for Nov. 23, is a plentiful buffet at Villa de Flora, located in the heart of the garden atrium. Traditional Thanksgiving favorites will be featured for overnight resort guests, along with dishes inspired by cuisine from Spain, France, and Italy. Resort guests can enjoy Christmas Dinner on Dec. 25 with a dazzling holiday feast at Villa deFlora restaurant featuring chef stations, holiday traditions and modern Mediterranean cuisine. Overnight resort guests can ring in the New Year in style on Dec. 31 at Villa de Flora with the New Year’s Eve Buffet, with a bountiful buffet featuring fresh and seasonal food inside the glass-enclosed atrium. One-Stop Christmas Shop In Alpine Village, one of the largest holiday shops in the Sunshine State opens each year just for the “Christmas at Gaylord Palms” celebration. Market Square features wall-to-wall holiday gifts, collectibles, toys, plush, home décor, apparel, ornaments, “ICE!”-branded souvenirs, and more. Year-Round Fun In addition to the fun of the Christmas celebration, guests can enjoy many year-round amenities. In addition to the 4.5-acre indoor atrium, the resort features Relâche Spa and also Cypress Springs Water Park – a 3-acre water wonderland open exclusively to overnight resort guests Resort Amenities & Resort Packages Are Sure to Please Also being unwrapped for 2023: “Christmas at Gaylord Palms” packages that include special room rates and admission to select events. Guests are encouraged to book their experiences early, as advance online reservations are required for all ticketed events. Admission is limited to many of the holiday experiences and showtimes. For tickets, more information, or to book an overnight stay, guests should visit ChristmasatGaylordPalms.com. 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. 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Tampa's Holiday Lighted Boat Parade is a much loved annual tradition that brings thousands to Tampa's Riverwalk to enjoy a spectacular procession of boats adorned with thousands of twinkling lights for the holiday. On Saturday December 23, the Tampa Riverwalk will shimmer with the sparkle of Tampa Bay's largest lighted boat parade along the Hillsborough River in Downtown Tampa Every year on the Saturday before Christmas, thousands of residents and visitors amass along the Riverwalk to watch the spectacular holiday boat parade featuring a flotilla of brightly lit and decorated boats sailing from the tip of Davis Islands to Sparkman Wharf. The parade organised by Friends of the Riverwalk, begins at the southern tip of Davis Islands, travels through the Convention Center basin and up to the Heights where the boats will turn around and head to Sparkman Wharf where judging will occur and the parade will end. Approximately 125 decorated boats are expected on the 7.5-mile route. The parade begins at 6 pm at the southern tip of Davis Islands, travels through the Convention Center basin and up to the Laurel Street Bridge where the boats will turn around and proceed to Sparkman Wharf where the boat parade will conclude. Judging will take place at the Tampa Convention Center by pairs from Big Brothers Big Sisters Tampa Bay. First, second and third-place trophies will be awarded. 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!

Many of Orlando's ever popular dinner shows have had a holiday makeover, don't miss your chance to celebrate Christmas in Orlando with a unique holiday twist! Christmas is finally here, and with thousands of visitors coming to Orlando to celebrate the holidays, there is a never ending choice of holly jolly activities to enjoy, and of course we can't forget food, which is a huge part of the holidays, and here in Orlando you can enjoy dinner shows with a unique holiday twist! First up is Pirates Dinner Adventure, where you can celebrate the holidays now through Christmas Day, December 25. Guests can experience the action, romance and excitement of the classic dinner show with a holiday overlay featuring Christmas music and a ship-side visit from a special guest at the end of the show. Plus, during the post-show Buccaneer Bash, guests can party with pirates and take pictures with the Jolly Old Elf himself! Pirates Dinner Adventure’s general admission includes a three-course dinner with unlimited soft drinks. Ticket prices for the Christmas show are $72.95 for adults and $46.95 for children ages three to 10. Children ages two and under are free. Upgrades are available for purchase. Parental discretion is advised. Call 407-206-5102 or click here to book. The attraction’s adult-only, modern Vaudeville Variety Revue, Teatro Martini, is also getting in the holiday spirit with its own festive overlay throughout the season. Teatro Martini features some of the world’s top performers in a variety of arts including aerial, comedy, magic and more. Teatro Martini’s general admission is $73.95 and includes a three-course dinner. The show runs Thursday through Saturday at 8:30 p.m. Must be 21+. Call 407-206-5100 or click here to book. Orlando Dinner Entertainment’s newest show, Country Nights Live, is also joining the fun by including some of your favorite, popular holiday tunes in the interactive Southern hoedown dinner show. Country Nights Live general admission is $69.95 and includes an all-you-can-eat country dinner. The show runs Friday and Saturday at 6:00 p.m. Must be 16+. Click here to book. Here in Orlando it is always the season for MAGIC! Especially for the holidays, The Outta Control Magic Comedy Holiday Dinner Show is happening every night until December 31. The Outta Control Magic Comedy Holiday Dinner Show celebrates the season with dazzling magic tricks, fun decorations, and an unlimited holiday feast. Dinner includes unlimited pizza, salad, dessert, beer, wine, and soda. Special holiday-themed cocktails are available for purchase. This holly jolly dinner show offers a variety of interactive experiences that are filled with new holly jolly magic tricks perfect for guests of all ages. Join the wise guys and beautiful dames this holiday season for an evening of fun, food, and frivolity at Capone’s Dinner & Show in Kissimmee. Every day though until Christmas Day this prohibition-era speakeasy features a hysterical holiday show with dazzling costumes, spectacular musical numbers, and audience interaction. Enjoy a delicious four-course meal with unlimited beverages (including alcohol). Then, hang on to your fedoras and boas for a raucous show that is filled with singing, dancing, comedy, and action! 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!

You better watch out, you better not cry, you better not pout, I'm telling you why... SUNRAIL IS OPEN THIS SATURDAY! As we countdown to Christmas, gather your family and friends and ride SunRail for FREE on December 23! Thanks to the Downtown Development Board who are sponsoring the free rides, service will begin at 3 p.m. and continue into the evening, and with so many events taking place downtown on Saturday, this is the perfect time to check out all the holiday wonders that downtown Orlando has to offer. This Saturday visitors to downtown can enjoy The Nutcracker at Dr. Phillips Center, the Eola Wonderland Christmas Tree Show at Lake Eola, and more, including a spectacular holiday drone show featuring a dazzling display of synchronized drones flying in formation to create beautiful holiday-themed designs in the night sky. Check out the full schedule here! 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!

As we countdown to the holidays, Orlando International Airport is ready to welcome a record number of visitors to Orlando from throughout the world. Orlando International Airport (MCO) will welcome record crowds this holiday season with enhanced parking amenities and additional ambassadors on hand to offer passenger assistance during peak times throughout the airport complex. Nearly 3.9 million passengers are expected during the 23-day Christmas/New Year’s travel period, a whopping 13.5 percent increase over last year! “The holiday season is a joyous time of year, and our staff is focused on providing passengers with a frictionless journey,” says Kevin J. Thibault, Chief Executive Officer of the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority. “We ask that passengers help the process by following our 3-2-1 guidelines upon arrival at the airport and by practicing patience throughout their travels. With this, we are confident our systems will meet the record demand at Orlando International.” A new surface parking lot will open on Friday, following the opening of two lots during the Thanksgiving travel season. The three surface lots are accessible with E-Pass and SunPass Plus. SunPass customers must be enrolled with Easy Pay, and a transponder must be used to enter and exit the lots. In total, MCO has more than 2,000 new spaces on airport property compared to last year. For those passengers using a rideshare, additional amenities are being provided so that ample drivers are onsite ready to assist passengers. Passengers may also note an increase in the number of ambassadors during peak times and may want to take advantage of one of the dozens of concession shops open on Christmas Eve until 9 p.m. and on Christmas Day from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The 3-2-1 guidelines are as follows: Passengers should be at the airport ticket counter 3 hours before their flight (this allows extra time for parking and busy ticket counters) Be at the security checkpoint 2 hours prior to your flight And be at the gate 1 hour before departure Due to the placement of Christmas Day and New Years Day on a Monday, the holiday travel period stretches from December 16th through January 7th, with Saturday, December 30th projected to be the busiest day of the season with 187,000 total passengers. 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!

After 7 years of serving up delicious health food, Winter Park cafe, Create Your Nature run by husband and wife team Dan and Kim Dill has announced its closure. Create Your Nature, located at 1284 Orange Ave, Winter Park, has announced its closure after seven years. The cafe which was launched in 2016 by husband and wife team Dan and Kim Dill featured create your own acai, oatmeal and smoothie bowls, together with smoothies, and salads. Dan and Kim announced earlier this month they were closing the cafe at the end of December, but step couple posted on their social pages today, Wednesday, December 20 that they were closing up shop today. The couple commented, "7 years and 2 months ago we opened our doors, our goal was to bring a fun, new variety of healthy food to the Central Florida area. As much as it hurts to have to close our doors, we are extremely grateful for the messages we have received, and we hope we achieved our goal." The couple have not given a reason for the closure, but are hoping to put out a cookbook which will feature many of the recipes that were available in the cafe! Stay tuned to their insta account for details! 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!

The Cirque du Soleil and Disney production, Drawn To Life at Disney Springs has been updated with a brand new finale to celebrate the second anniversary of the show. Drawn to Life presented by Cirque du Soleil and Disney at Disney Springs is celebrating it's 2nd anniversary with a brand new show stopping finale that is set to wow guests to the popular show. Drawn to Life features the story of a young girl named Julie, who goes on a journey of discovery when she discovers a piece of animation left behind by her late father. The new ending which features the shows swing-to-swing artists, shows the love between Julie and her father, and includes the performers in new costumes inspired by the art of drawing and animation, created by noted costume designer Philippe Guillotel. The finale includes all new awe-inspiring stunts, acrobatics, and choreography, with the shows artistic director Justin Sullivan commenting, “The new finale Swing to Swing act celebrates the completion of the triumphant journey of Julie as she finishes the lines started in an animation left to her by her father to forever link them to one another,” he went on to say, “The daring acrobats in the number are kaleidoscopic animated renditions of Julie and her father soaring, flying, and swinging through the air in a touching and thrilling display of amplitude, connection and skill.” Drawn to Life offers several performances throughout the week. You can catch the show Wednesday through Saturday at 5:30 pm and 8 pm, plus 1:30 pm and 4 pm on Sundays, with tickets available through December 2024. The family-friendly Drawn To Life tells the story of the love between a father and a daughter, drawing inspiration from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ 100-year heritage of storytelling, celebrating iconic Disney stories and characters through innovative design, acrobatic performances, dazzling choreography, musical scores and brand-new animation lovingly created by Disney Animation artists. The show is a first-of-its-kind creative collaboration between iconic memory-makers Cirque du Soleil and Disney, telling the story of a determined girl who discovers one last gift left by her animator father: a sequence of unfinished drawings. Guided by a magical pencil and a quirky troupe of imaginative muses, she embarks on an inspiring quest filled with her childhood Disney memories. Drawn to Life invites you into an astounding world where the art of Walt Disney Animation is experienced like never before - a live acrobatic journey where the stage is transformed into a giant animation table. For more details to to secure tickets click here. 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!

Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is closing for yet another lengthy refurbishment, and now we know for how long. Yesterday we brought you the news that Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is closing in early January for an extended period of refurbishment to address ongoing reliability issues with the aging coaster. At the time Disney had not given an indication to the length of the refurb, but now we know that the aging coaster will remain shuttered until summer 2024 in an attempt to fix ongoing reliability issues with the coaster. In 2023, the roller coaster which is now 24 years old, was closed from early February through until late May as Disney worked on reliability issues, and as issues have continued, Disney fans are once again faced with another extended period of down time. The closure will begin as soon as the holiday crowds disappear, with the coaster closed from January 8. An exact reopening date has not been revealed so fingers crossed for sooner rather than later! 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.

Knock three times, give the secret password and discover the mysterious world of 1931 gangland Chicago. This entertaining, hysterical show delivers loads of laughs, gangster action, audience interaction and toe-tapping musical productions. Join the wise guys and beautiful dames this holiday season for an evening of fun, food, and frivolity at Capone’s Dinner & Show in Kissimmee. From November 24 through Christmas this prohibition-era speakeasy features a hysterical holiday show with dazzling costumes, spectacular musical numbers, and audience interaction. Enjoy a delicious four-course meal with unlimited beverages (including alcohol). Then, hang on to your fedoras and boas for a raucous show that is filled with singing, dancing, comedy, and action! Plus, Capone's Dinner & Show is a great option when trying to get an entire gang together. Whether you're making plans for family, an office party, your besties, or another group, our show and menu appeal to a wide variety. If you have 15 or more adults in your group, be sure to call our box office and speak to a group specialist for the best rate. For smaller groups, tickets are half-price when ordered online. Have a blast at your holiday party at our joint! 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!

Orlando's popular Pirates Dinner Adventure is to feature holiday twist from Nov. 24 to Dec. 25. Santa’s sleigh is bringing him all the way from the North Pole to Central Florida to celebrate the holidays at Pirates Dinner Adventure! If you’re looking for a new holiday happenings the whole family will love, get ready for a jolly good time and a swashbuckling adventure. Starting Nov. 24, Pirates Dinner Adventure will be spreading Christmas cheer with the addition of a special holiday twist to their award-winning Pirates Dinner show through Dec. 25. Guests can experience the action, romance and excitement of the classic dinner show with a holiday overlay featuring Christmas music and a ship-side visit from a special guest at the end of the show. During the post-show Buccaneer Bash, guests can party with pirates and take pictures with the Jolly Old Elf himself! A special photo package will be available for purchase. Guests will also be able to purchase limited-edition, themed cocktails and mocktails to enjoy as they celebrate the holiday season. The attraction’s adult-only, modern Vaudeville Variety Revue, Teatro Martini, is also getting in the holiday spirit with its own festive overlay throughout the season. Teatro Martini features some of the world’s top performers in a variety of arts including aerial, comedy, magic and more. Orlando Dinner Entertainment’s newest show, Country Nights Live, will join in on the fun by including some of your favorite, popular holiday tunes in the interactive Southern hoedown dinner show. "Locals and visitors from around the country know that the holidays are a magical time in Central Florida, and Orlando Dinner Entertainment is excited to provide families with a new way to make memories this holiday season,” said Nick Kroger, Orlando Dinner Entertainment’s Creative Director. “Pirates Dinner Adventure and Country Nights Live are fun for the whole family and adults won’t want to miss out on the holiday fun at Teatro Martini. From the festive shows to classic photos with Santa, you can't miss our one-of-a-kind holiday experiences!" Pirates Dinner Adventure’s general admission includes a three-course dinner with unlimited soft drinks. Ticket prices for the Christmas show are $72.95 for adults and $46.95 for children ages three to 10. Children ages two and under are free. Upgrades are available for purchase. Parental discretion is advised. Call 407-206-5102 or click here to book. Teatro Martini’s general admission is $73.95 and includes a three-course dinner. The show runs Thursday through Saturday at 8:30 p.m. Must be 21+. Call 407-206-5100 or click here to book. Country Nights Live general admission is $69.95 and includes an all-you-can-eat country dinner. The show runs Friday and Saturday at 6:00 p.m. Must be 16+. Click here to book. To learn more about Pirates Dinner Adventure, visit https://piratesdinneradventure.com/orlando/ . 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!

Don’t miss all 2.6 miles of the Tampa Riverwalk decked out festive holiday lights and floating displays on the Hillsborough River. The displays light up the Riverwalk through New Year’s Eve. A must-do this holiday season is a visit to the iconic Tampa Riverwalk for the annual holiday celebrations with engaging activities, floating light displays, and even a floating gingerbread display for all to enjoy. Friends of the Riverwalk invites you to enjoy the Holiday Spectacular at the iconic Tampa Riverwalk. Enjoy the festive holiday lights along the Riverwalk, and floating light displays too, including a floating gingerbread display for all to enjoy. Stroll the 2.6-mile-long riverside pathway, soak up the spirit of the season, and enjoy a celebration that is uniquely Tampa Bay. In addition to the Riverwalk Holiday Spectacular, on December 23, the Tampa Riverwalk will shimmer with the sparkle of Tampa Bay's largest lighted boat parade. Tampa’s largest lighted boat parade will happen Saturday, December 23, 2023, along the Hillsborough River in Downtown Tampa. The parade begins in the Convention Center basin, travels to the Heights, and ends at Sparkman Wharf. Judges are pairs from Big Brothers and Big Sisters and the winner of the sailboat and motorboat competitions will each receive a trophy. 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!