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Everyone loves spooky season, and here in Orlando we have the biggest choice of events for everyone, and while there is lots of fun for the big kids with terrifying haunted houses and more, the little kids get lots of spooky fun just for them! Halloween is a spook-tacular time to be Orlando, with many of the top scare events and attractions in the country, and while they are perfect for the adults, not so much for the little ones, so here we have brought together all the kid-friendly events thay the kids will love without getting scared. We've compiled a list of all the family events that are taking place in Orlando to celebrate Halloween, and as we get closer to Halloween we'll keep adding all the latest things to do KID-FRIENDLY THEME PARK EVENTS KID-FRIENDLY HAUNTED ATTRACTIONS KID-FRIENDLY HALLOWEEN EVENTS KID-FRIENDLY THEME PARK EVENTS Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Select Nights, August 11 - November 1, 2023 Get ready for a spooktacular celebration with plenty of tricks and treats when this year's Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party returns to Magic Kingdom on August 11, and runs through select nights to November 1, 2023. Enjoy spellbinding entertainment including shows, a parade, fireworks, Disney characters dressed in their Halloween best, and so much more, and as the name suggests this is a not-so-scary event that perfect for families to enjoy. This limited-capacity, nighttime event starts at 7 pm and allows guests to experience shorter wait times on attractions, themed food and beverage and more. Walt Disney World August 11 - November 1, 2023 Thorughout Walt Disney World you will discover lots of fun activities for all the family. Festive Fall Decor Who doesn’t love a cozy-season selfie? Be sure to grab your favorite autumn attire and a pumpkin spice latte and get ready to strike a pose. From Aug. 11 to Nov. 1, Main Street, U.S.A., at Magic Kingdom will be filled with pumpkins and scarecrows, and shops will be dressed with fall foliage and garlands, making it the perfect fall photo backdrop. Haunted Happenings At Disney Springs, you can listen to live music on the Waterside Stage from the Squad Ghoul each Friday through Sunday, Sept. 29 to Oct. 29. At Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, learn from a Disney animator how to draw a Disney villain, whether it’s Bruce from “Finding Nemo;” Kaa and Shere Khan from “The Jungle Book;” Tick-Tock from “Peter Pan;” or Scar from “The Lion King.” The villain animation line-up runs Oct. 1 to Oct. 31 and can be found at the Animation Experience at Conservation Station. Minnie’s Seasonal Dining at Hollywood & Vine in Disney’s Hollywood Studios offers a wickedly fun overlay this fall season that includes a chilling Halloween feast that’s frightfully delightful. Reservations for the festive experience are recommended and can be made on the Walt Disney World website! Busch Gardens’ Spooktacular Select Days, September 9 - October 31, 2023 At Busch Gardens’ Spooktacular, from September 9 to October 31, families canstep into a whimsical world full of enchantment with Kandy, a witch-in-training! Every Saturday and Sunday, plus Monday Oct. 30 & Tuesday Oct. 31, this event takes place during regular park hours, and is included with park entry. Perfect for families, Busch Gardens’ Spooktacular will be casting magical spells, from 12 – 4 pm at the Festival Walkway. A costume parade, story time and trick or treating are some of the activities guests will find in this immersive Halloween experience. SeaWorld Halloween Spooktacular Select Dates, September 16 - October 31, 2023 SeaWorld’s Halloween Spooktacular is back for all the family to enjoy, with fun surprises, candy, costumes and more! Kids love trick-or-treating (with purchase of reusable bag) during this daytime event as they explore the decorated trail and meet colorful characters. This year be sure to check out all their immersive kid-friendly Spooktacular Festivities and plan your visit this fall. SeaWorld Spooktacular runs select days, Sept. 16 – Oct. 31, and is included with park admission. LEGOLAND Florida Brick-or-Treat Select Nights, September 16 - October 29, 2023 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. This Halloween spectacular designed especially for kids will bewitch families with so many amazing experiences including V.I.M. Dance Party Hosted by Lord Vampyre, the new show The UnbeLEAFable Halloween Night and NEW 4D Movie: The Great Monster Chase. Enjoy live shows, costume contests, meet and greets, spooky LEGO decorations and Monster mischief around every corner – all included with general park admission and select Annual Passes HAUNTED ATTRACTIONS FOR KIDS Mortem Manor Year Round Attraction Mortem Manor is a year round haunted attraction located at Old Town, Kissimmee, and while not suitable for little kids, the attraction suitable for children 13 and older. Journey through Mortem Manor, two floors of an old victorian themed haunted attraction filled with scares, thrills and fun. Featuring live actors, animatronics and state-of-the-art special effects. Haunting Nights at Leu Gardens Select Nights from September 26 - October 31 This Halloween season once darkness arrives, there is a brand new nighttime experience to enjoy here in Orlando, as Creative City Arts presents Haunting Nights, an artful, exciting Halloween experience that will take place in the forests of Leu Gardens. Guests to this new immersive Haunting Nights experience will be welcomed by a 10’ tall jack-o-lantern, before making your way past the bridge troll and into the forest of eyes. You will then walk through a garden of sunflowers, journey through a neon-light maze, climb up a giant hay-pyramid, meet La Catrina in our Dia de Muertos world, and so much more. Creative City Arts promises some jump-scares, but say it won't be too scary with the event recommended for guests 13 and up. Happy Frights Select dates between September 29 and October 31, 2023 Gather the entire family for a fun, family-friendly Halloween adventure throughout Orlando’s Leu Gardens featuring exciting immersive worlds, live characters, food and trick-or-treating. Guests will meet a dancing bridge-troll, walk through a garden of sunflowers, explore a neon-light maze, climb up a giant hay-pyramid, celebrate Dia de Muertos and so much more – all while visiting nine trick-or-treat stations along the way. This immersive haunted attraction is designed especially for families with children ages 4-12. A Petrified Forest Dates To Be Confirmed You might be surprised to see A Petrified Forest on a list of kid-friendly halloween event, but for one day only, this terrifying independent outdoor scare trail which is located in the Altamonte Springs host a kids day that is perfect for the whole family to enjoy! Make-A-Wish Kid's Day offers family fun in the spooky sun for your little ones from 9 am - 12 pm. The event includes a trick or treat trail, bounce house, costume parade, games, prizes & more. All proceeds go towards Make-A-Wish of Northern & Central FL KID-FRIENDLY HALLOWEEN EVENTS Gaylord Palms Goblins & Giggles Weekends September 9 - October 29, 2023 Bewitching thrills, chills and laughter will once again fill fall weekends as guests are treated to family-friendly Halloween fun beginning Sept. 9, 2023, when Gaylord Palms Resort kicks off its annual Goblins & Giggles Weekends celebration. The much loved event which runs through Oct. 29, will feature live shows, interactive events, dance and costume parties, character experiences, spooky animal encounters, a themed scavenger hunt and escape room, and plenty of sweet treats. Plus this year, Gaylord Palms Resort is offering two “Fall Into Family Fun” hotel packages with features like free resort credit, premium guest room views, and tickets to popular Goblins & Giggles Weekends events. Vampirates: When the Blood Moon Rises Select Nights, September 19 - October 31, 2023 Pirates Dinner Adventure is hosting “Vampirates: When the Blood Moon Rises”, a Halloween-themed dinner show suitable for ghouls and goblins of all ages. As the Blood Moon casts an eerie glow over the high seas, the notorious Captain Sebastian the Black and his pirate crew of vampires are in search of the Sulzana’s Eye, a cursed necklace that will allow them to live in the daylight. And only you can stop them before the necklace falls into the wrong hands! Embark on a spooktacular journey filled with aerial artistry, swordplay, death-defying stunts and dynamic duels. In addition to the themed show, guests can satisfy their sweet tooth on the Trick R Treat Trail and the whole family is encouraged to dress up in their favorite costumes on select nights of the Vampirates show. Screamin' Green Hauntoween at Crayola Experience September 23 - October 31, 2023 Screamin' Green Hauntoween is back and more colorful than ever! Join Crayola Experience Orlando on a quest to discover rare, Halloween colors and meet monster-ific characters as you go! To find them all, you’ll journey into an ancient Pharaoh’s tomb, creep through a spooktacular forest and more all while creating WITCHtacular crafts! This event is CHALK-full of spooky happenings: a themed scavenger hunt, spook-tastic crafts, character photo ops, and more! ALL included with admission. Plus every weekend enjoy trick-or-treating and a DJ dance party. Fun Spot’s HUGE Halloween Saturdays & Sundays, plus Halloween, September 30 - October 31, 2023 Gear Up for FANG-tastic Family Fun at Fun Spot’s HUGE Halloween this spooky season with Trick or Treating on Saturdays, Sundays and Halloween, plus rev up your taste buds with limited-edition fright bites. You can also strike a pose with pals at Fun Spot’s Foto Spots, and best of all, the Halloween entertainment is free! Fun Spot’s HUGE Halloween is haunting Fun Spot's Orlando and Kissimmee parks until Tuesday, October 31. Click, Clack, BOO! A Tricky Treat Various Days, October 2 - October 29, 2023 Just in time for Halloween is Click, Clack, BOO! A Tricky Treat, at Orlando Family Stage. It’s Halloween! Duck, Pig, Cow, and Hen cannot wait to throw a Halloween party, complete with apple-bobbing, bottomless candy bowls, and a spook-tacular costume contest, against Farmer Brown’s wishes, as he is afraid of Halloween. Join the barnyard crew as they use some clever trickery to show Farmer Brown that sometimes a little scare can be big fun! A Halloween costume parade of children in costumes is a part of each weekend show. The Outta Control Spooktacular Magic Dinner Show October 7 - 31, 2023 This special version of Orlando’s longest-running dinner show will include brand new Halloween-themed magic and stories, interactive illusions featuring spooky Hollywood characters, questions answered from the great beyond, and more. Performing 5 nights a week is the amazing Tony Brent, and during his off nights, audiences can enjoy one of our special guest entertainers: Matt Marberry, Phillip Kaiser, Jimmy Rook, or TC Tahoe. Shows often sell out, so grab your tickets today! Costumes encouraged! Gatorland’s Gators, Ghosts And Goblins October 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 and 29, 2023 Gators, Ghosts and Goblins at Gatorland returns with lots of spooky activities! Swamp Ghost’s Monster Museum returns with an all-new exhibit! Encounter specters, goblins, and more as you learn about the origins of everyone’s favorite haunted holiday! Explore new haunt-zones like The Creepy Creature Carnival, where famous monsters moonlight as midway attractions! and the Frightful Frontier, an old west town populated with cursed cowboys! Plus, seek out hidden beasties like the Florida Skunk Ape, Moth Man, Chupacabra, and more! All this plus interactive characters, animal meet-and-greets, a Children’s Halloween Costume Parade with treat bags for all kids who participate! There’s also fun shows, a variety of specialtyvendors, games, candy giveaways, and more! Gatorland’s Gators, Ghosts, and Goblins is included with your regular park admission on October 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 and 29, 10am to 5pm. Central Florida Zoo Boo Bash October 14-15, 21-22 and 28-29, 2023 The beloved Zoo Boo Bash is offering more Halloween festivities than ever this year with three weekends of costumes, an exciting trick-or-treat path and all your Zoo favorites. This year’s party takes place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on select dates, Oct. 14-15, 21-22 and 28-29. The family-friendly event will feature treat stations and other fun activities. Visitors of all ages are encouraged to dress their best and show off their costumes. Guests can purchase tickets online here for guaranteed admission. Ghoulish Grooves October 19, 2023 You’re invited for a swinging wake! Join Central Florida Community Arts Big Band for Ghoulish Grooves- a spook-tacular concert filled with not-so-scary thrills and chills fit for the whole family. Central Florida’s biggest, baddest big band has returned to haunt the Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater for CFCArts' inaugural Halloween concert. Audiences can expect big-band style reimaginings of frightfully fun tunes, such as Ghostbusters, Thriller, and the Addams Family theme. It’s sure to be a Halloween treat- and that’s no trick! Symphony Storytime Series: Spooky Serenades October 21 - 22, 2023 Pumpkins, candy, and ghosts, oh my! Join the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra as they trick or treat their way through this fun, spooktacular performance that all the family will enjoy. The haunted sounds of the Woodwind Quintet, together with storyteller, will help get you in the mood for the Fall Season. Get tickets now. HALLOWEEKEND at ICON Park October 26 - October 31 ICON Park is offering a long Halloweekend of fun! Starting Thursday, Oct 26 through Halloween on Tuesday, Oct. 31, the park will offer free and discounted tickets, a haunted holiday light show and spooky photo ops. "Wheely” Big Fun for Costumed Kiddos Bring your little princess, astronaut or cowboy out to ICON Park from Oct 26 to 31 for a FREE ride on the Carousel on the Promenade. Offer is valid for all costumed kids ages 12 and under. Your costumed kiddo also will get the whole family 50 percent off tickets for, ICON Park’s signature attraction, The Wheel, so families can take in the views of Orlando together on their own private, air-conditioned capsule (up to five tickets.) Haunted Holiday Light Show Gather outdoors on The Lawn to be immersed in The Wheel’s popular annual light and fog show, as 64,000 LED lights dance 400 ft. in the air while fog drifts across the lawn at your feet. Shows will take place nightly, now through Tuesday, October 31st. Sundays through Thursdays — 8:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays — 8:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. Best Spooky Selfie Spot Every night in October, the 400-foot Wheel is the ultimate Orlando Halloween photo spot for selfies, as it illuminates the skyline with a magnificent color-scape of orange, purple, green and red lights. Boo on Broadway October 27, 2023 It's the most spookiest time of the year! Get your costumes out and bring the cobwebs with you to Historic Downtown Kissimmee for Boo on Broadway. Dress up and make your way through Broadway to collect candy , visit the adventures in Booville, witness the Great Kissimmee Case Race, see stilt walkers, dancers and more! Free event. Lake Nona Graveyard Smash October 28, 2023 Come to the Lake Nona Graveyard Smash, as it’s time to celebrate Halloween with spooky entertainment, trick or treat stations, inflatable courses, face paint, and thrilling music. This event will definitely give you chills! Halloween Oktoberfest October 28, 2023 Celebrate Oktoberfest AND Halloween at the German American Society of Central Florida for the Best and Most Authentic Oktoberfest around! Enjoy fabulous German food and plenty of beer on tap from German breweries. Live musical entertainment and dancing all day long, in the Biergarten and Clubhouse. Kids play area with games and bounce house! Downtown Avalon Park Spooktacular October 28, 2023 For Halloween, Downtown Avalon Park pulls out all the stops and throw a family-friendly Spooktacular trick or treat in the heart of the community. Trunk Or Treat Car Show October 28, 2023 Join the FREE spooky fun at the 4th Annual Promenade at Sunset Walk - Halloween Kid's Trick or Treating, Trunk or Treat Car & Truck Show. Enjoy spook-tacular live entertainment from The Layla Bribois Band, DJ K1X, street performers, and over 2 dozen candy stations. Plus, more than 100 Show Cars & Trucks will also be distributing Treats and Competing for the Top 3 Merchant's Choice Trophies for Best Halloween Themed Rides! The Pub Orlando's 3rd Annual Family PubKin Fest October 29, 2023 The Pub Orlando’s 3rd Annual PubKin Fest on Sunday October 29, 2023 from 12 pm – 5 pm / Activities 1 pm – 4 pm Outdoors in the Courtyard Enjoy Interactive DJ, Games & Prizes, Face Painting, Magic Show, Family Costume Contest, Children's Costume Contest, Trick or Treating, and so much more. $15.00 per Family/Group. Halloween At Old Town October 31, 2023 Grab your little ghoul or goblin for a night of Halloween fun at Old Town! Celebrate the spookiest of holidays with free trick-or-treating, entertainment and The Thriller Dancers. Free trick-or-treating is from 5 - 7 pm with candy stations throughout Old Town. Halloween at Cranes Roost Park October 31, 2023 Halloween at Cranes Roost Park is a community-oriented, door-to-door trick-or-treat alternative for kids brought to you by the City of Altamonte Springs. The event features local businesses sponsoring booths to hand out candy and trinkets to an estimated 15,000 kids. The event kicks off with trick-or-treating around Cranes Roost Lake and live entertainment, followed by costume contests, games and surprises throughout the event. For the very latest news and information from Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date on our socials, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, your free guide to Orlando. Planning your next vacation? Check out Top Villas, offering the best vacation homes, in the best resorts. Enquire or book online. 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Fall festivals here in Orlando are wonderful tradition to celebrate the season with all the family, expect pumpkin patches, hay rides, fall food and drink, and so much more. Orlando Fall Festivals Fall festivals are wonderful tradition to celebrate the season with all the family, with pumpkin patches, hay rides, fall food and drink, and more, and here in Orlando we have a great choice of festivals to enjoy. Fall Festival at Amber Brooke Farms Weekends, September 23 - October 29, 2023 Celebrate fall in Florida at Amber Brooke Farm’s biggest festival of the year located at 36111 N CR 44A Eustis, FL 32736. Pick Pumpkins, get lost in the Crop Maze, Pet animals in the Petting Zoo, Pick Flowers and Vegetables, listen to live music and entertainment, and more. Plus, enjoy all your favorite year-round farm activities. Plus, new this year, they've added Archery and Gel Blaster Ranges to the fun things to do! Tickets start at $15 per person. Get details now. A Lot Of Pumpkins, Pumpkin Patch and Fall Festival Select Days, September 23 - October 30, 2023 A Lot of Pumpkins pumpkin patch and fall festival at Santa’s Christmas Tree Forest located at 35317 Huff Road, Eustis 32736 is open for the 16th straight year, weekends from September 23rd through October 30th and select weekdays in October. Attractions include The Magical Maze has thirteen scary monster pictures hidden throughout…find them all and win a prize! The horse and pony rides and zip line rides are open weekends. The giant culvert slide, barrel train rides, trike track, duck races and so much more are available in the Jolly Acres play area. Jack’s Barnyard petting zoo is the place to visit with all of our farm animal friends. Hayrides and bounce pillows complete the fun! The Kettle and Grill serves up a variety of hotdogs, hamburgers, sausages, and kettle korn. Street tacos are served at the Taco Tree. Visit the Frozen Elf for a frozen treat to end your meal. Selection may be limited on weekdays. Specialty drinks, beer, wine and seltzers are available from the bar. October 28 - 30. Trick or Treat stations will be set up throughout the farm. Put on your family friendly costumes and join in the fun.. Pumpkins are displayed in a shaded lot to help preserve their freshness. Pumpkins are priced by size and type with most ranging between $3 and $13. Southern Hills Farm Fall Festival Thursday - Sunday, September 23 - November 12. 2023 The 8th Annual Fall Festival located at 16651 Schofield Rd, Clermont, FL 34714, is happening each Thursday-Sunday between Sept. 23 and Nov. 12. Fall Festival Fun Includes: Kids Zone, 5-acre corn maze, farm wagon rides, yard games, U-pick sunflower and zinnia fields, pumpkin patch barn with a wide variety of beautiful and unique pumpkins of all sizes and colors, beautiful rooftop deck, picture perfect photo op areas for your fall family photos, and more! Enjoy our delicious apple cider donuts, blueberry lemonade, frozen and hot apple cider, blueberry cobbler, pumpkin muffins and more from their vintage Airstream turned bakery. The Showcase Of Citrus Pumpkin Ponderosa and Fall Festival September 23 - November, 2023 The Showcase of Citrus is once again hosting its popular Pumpkin Ponderosa and Fall festivities The entire family is invited to enjoy fall at The Showcase of Citrus located at 15051 Frank Jarrell Rd Clermont 34714. The Pumpkin Ponderosa and Fall Festival begins September 23 with thousands of pumpkins, the world's biggest monster truck rides, exotic animals, gem mining, playgrounds, and more. There will be themed alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverages at the bars, and of course pumpkin treats! Annual Great Scott Farms Fall Festival Saturdays and Sundays, September 30 – November 26, 2023 At Great Scott Farms 26216 County Road Mount Dora 32757, get lost in a huge 6.5 acre corn maze! Jump on a huge jumping pillow, slide down a 60ft super slide, play on the giant castle-like playground and much more! You can take an audio tour of the farm on the hay ride while learning about what they grow and their history. Check out their Market, Cafe, and food vendors. Club Lake Fall Festival Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, September 30 – October 29, 2023 Activities this year at Club Lake, located at 3403 Rock Springs Road Apopka, Florida 32712 include two hay rides, corn maze, toddler maze, pumpkin patch, Country Store, play structures, high strikers, football area, basketball area, The Cow Wash, and much more! Pumpkin chunkin’ and tennis ball launching from an air cannon are also available Sunsational Farms Fall Festival Saturdays, September 30, October 7, 14, 21, 2023 Join Sunsational Farms down on the farm at 40541 Roger Giles Rd, Umatilla, FL 32784, for some family fun this Fall. The iconic Big Orange will be transformed into Big Jack, a perfect photo opportunity for a unique, awesome picture. Plus enjoy bee train, carnival games, pumpkin etc, food truck and more. Grande Lakes Orlando Fall On The Farm Weekends, October 7 - 29, 2023 Grande Lakes Orlando, the 500-acre luxury resort destination located in the headwaters of the Florida Everglades, anchored by The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes and JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes, has announce the return of its fourth annual Fall on the Farm event this October. Consisting of family-friendly activities and seasonal celebrations taking place at the on-site 18,000-square-foot Whisper Creek Farm, alongside attractive stay and event packages, Fall on the Farm welcomes guests to enjoy an abundance of excitement all month long. Every Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm throughout October, Grande Lakes Orlando will host an array of unique activities for guests of all ages. Tickets are priced at $49 for adults, $30 for children ages 3-12 years old and complimentary for infants and toddlers, which includes parking and farm entry, as well as access to programming including hayrides, pumpkin carving and painting, seasonal family games, animal encounters, face painting, a farmer's market, archery exhibit, falconry meet and greet, farming education and live music entertainment. 50th Annual Winter Park Autumn Art Festival October 7, 2023 The Winter Park Autumn Art Festival is the only juried fine art festival exclusively featuring Florida artists. The Winter Park Chamber of Commerce is proud to host the festival on the second weekend in October each year. The community-oriented sidewalk show presents quality visual art and live entertainment the whole family can enjoy. The festival is held in beautiful Central Park located along historic Park Avenue in downtown Winter Park. Taste of College Park 2023 October 12, 2023 Nineteen restaurants and suppliers have been selected for Taste of College Park 2023 to be held at the Historic Dubsdread Ballroom and Courtyard on Thursday, October 12, 2023, from 6 to 9 pm. Once again, Taste of College Park will be, “College Park’s Best Night Out!” Join the Rotary Club of College Park and enjoy the best restaurants in College Park and Ivanhoe Park, drink some amazing craft beer from Ivanhoe Park Brewing Company and sip on some carefully curated wines by Digress! Even more, a silent auction featuring everything from vacation packages to sports collectibles! Tickets include all food and beverages! Pig On The Pond Festival October 13 - October 15, 2023 Pig On The Pond Festival is a three-day community festival in Clermont, a family-friendly event that features a carnival, pig racing, dachshund racing, a BBQ contest for restaurants and kids, live entertainment, a kid’s zone, a chili cookoff, a prince and princess parade, spectacular fireworks and live music. Lake Nona Town Harvest October 14, 2023 Lake Nona’s Town Harvest kicks off the fall season with a pumpkin patch and decorating station, live country music, and a tractor photo-op. Not to mention, come grab some fall themed treats and enjoy one of our specialty drinks! Lukas Nursery & Butterfly Encounter Fall Festival October 14 - 15, 2023 Families and children can look forward to exploring the gardens, seeing the farm animals, listening to live music, mesmerizing balloon artists, and the incredible artistry of a chainsaw artist. Looks is located at 1909 Slavia Road, Oviedo, 32765. For more info click here. Annual Fall Extravaganza October 14, 2023 At the Ol Packing House Annual Fall Extravaganza get ready for some great Antiquin and Pickin . With over 120 Vendors Inside and Out… Live Band …and Food Vendors you won’t want to Miss Out Apopka's Fall Family Festival October 19 – October 22, 2023 The annual Apopka Fall Family Festival includes carnival rides, live music, food, vendors and more. Four Corners Fall Festival October 21, 2023 The Four Corners Fall Festival features a pumpkin patch with pumpkins available for sale, photo ops, food trucks, craft vendors, music by DJ Eddie, kids activities and games, and a Kids Costume Contest. Winter Springs Hometown Harvest October 28, 2023 Celebrate autumn at the Winter Springs 17th annual fall festival, Hometown Harvest, presented by Orlando Health. From FREE hayrides to live musical performances, this event hosts a large collection of fun activities, including the Winter Springs Got Talent competition! Kids can enjoy bounce houses and trunk or treat. 4Roots Sprout Sprint + Harvest Festival October 28, 2023 This family-friendly day includes a Sprout Sprint Fun Run, Lil’ Sprout Kids Run, and 4Roots Harvest Festival. Start the day with a 2.49-mile fun run/walk along scenic trails through the Packing District and 4Roots Farm Campus. Starting and ending at The Grove Park in the Packing District. After, participants, spectators and the community can attend the 4Roots Harvest Festival for live music, food vendors, Packing District Farmers Market with local artisans, a pumpkin patch hosted by Fresh by 4Roots, and more. For kids, we will have a costume contest, a Lil’ Sprout Kids Run, and lots of fun activities and games. Halloween Fall Festival, Luau & Car Show October 29, 2023 Join Horsepower Events on October 29, 2023 from 10 am to 3 pm for the Halloween Fall Festival & Car Show at Horsepower Ranch, 280 Campbell Ranch Run, Geneva, FL 32732. . 22nd Annual Taste of Thornton Park November 2, 2023 22nd Annual Food & Libations tasting event. Enjoy a spectacular evening under the stars with tastings from local restaurants. Located in the street (Hyer and Washington St.) at the beautiful 4 Rivers Fountain. Music will be presented by our local DJ. Visit www.thorntonpark.org for more event information. Rain or Shine...at the Fountain in Thornton Park. Tickets: $40 advance, $50 day of at door. Taste of Baldwin Park Food & Wine November 2, 2023 Your invited - Join Taste of Baldwin Park, Orlando's Best Foodie Event! This event offers something for everyone! Foodies & Wine lovers bring your friends! Sip & savor your way through Taste's 45+ vendors while enjoying great music from "The Buzzcatz" 9-piece party band on stage lakeside! 52nd Annual Fall Fiesta in the Park November 4, 2023 Orlando's longest-running tradition, the Fall Fiesta in the Park returns to Lake Eola Park for its 52nd year! Celebrate the beauty of the season as hundreds of amazing artist and crafter booths will surround the park, plus enjoy a variety of food vendors, live entertainment, and a kid's zone. Casselberry Food & Wine Festival November 6, 2023 Head to the 13th annual 2023 Casselberry Chamber Food & Wine Festival for a fun night of food, drinks, and entertainment! Your ticket includes samples from over 20 + local restaurants, breweries, wineries, and so much more! DJ Johnny Velvet will be there for your musical entertainment and requests. Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic November 10 - November 11, 2023 The much loved Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic will return for its 14th year this November, treating 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. The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic takes place this year on Friday, November 10 and Saturday, November 11, 2023, and tickets are on sale now! Set outside among the scenic ambiance of the resort, the event features live music, over 20+ food stations, 100+ beverage selections and immersive themed areas, such as the beer garden and the bubble lounge. Stroll the causeway where you will be tempted with a diverse selection of delectable delights prepared by the resorts award-winning chefs. Visit www.FoodandWineClassic.com for more information and to purchase tickets to the event. Fall Harvest Festival November 19, 2023 Fall Harvest Festival at The Veranda at Thornton Park, featuring 20+ vendors, raffles, food trucks, live music, kid zone and more. FusionFest November 25 - 26, 2023 Taking place over Thanksgiving weekend, FusionFest is one of our most unique cultural celebrations, presenting a microcosm of the whole world in the heart of downtown Orlando. In addition to a cornucopia of dishes from around the globe, it features experiences and contests celebrating music, dance, visual arts, spoken word, games and interactive activities, all designed to honor each person’s heritage while exploring how we influence each other and create our own unique identity. 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. For the very latest news and information from Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date on our socials, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, your free guide to Orlando. Planning your next vacation? Check out Top Villas, offering the best vacation homes, in the best resorts. Enquire or book online. Top Villas guarantee the very best rates on all luxury villas, condos & townhouses. Please Note: We are supported by our advertisers via digital ads, sponsored content, and affiliate links. Articles may be paid for, or contain affiliate links where we could earn money if you purchase products or services via a link our site

Orlando truly is a magical place to enjoy the holidays, and the biggest attraction for the kids is a visit to Santa of course, and we've got you covered here at Gotta Go Orlando with an all nice list of places you can visit Santa right here in Orlando, and don't worry we've checked the list twice! MEET SANTA AT ORLANDO’S THEME PARKS The holidays are a magical time to visit the theme parks here in Orlando, with Christmas parties on Main Street USA in the Magic Kingdom, a sea of trees in SeaWorld Orlando with millions of twinkling lights, and even a massive holiday parade every day in Universal Studios Florida, The theme parks truly put on a holiday spectacle unlike anywhere in the world, and of course you can meet Santa too! Walt Disney World November 11 - December 31, 2023 Find Santa at all four Walt Disney World Theme Parks: Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Plus you can meet a tropical dressed Santa at Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park. Outside of the theme parks, you can meet Santa at Disney Springs too, and you won't need park admission to meet him here, although an online reservation is required. Universal Orlando Resort November 17 - December 31, 2023 Although you can't actually meet Santa at Universal Orlando Resort, you can see Santa headline Universal's Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s at Universal Studios Florida, and watch as he lights the park’s Christmas tree during the parade’s finale every night. You can however meet The Grinch though at Islands Of Adventure, and trust us you HAVE to meet The Grinch, it's a unique and fun experience for all the family, and at Universal Studios Florida, you can meet Universal's unique holiday character Earl The Squirrel! SeaWorld Orlando Select Dates, November 10 - December 31, 2023 SeaWorld Orlando go all in on Christmas celebrations and the kids can share wishes and dreams with Santa Claus in the Shoppes along SeaWorld’s Waterfront. You can even have Dinner with Santa in the Christmas Dining Hall. Plus, meet Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and friends at Rudolph’s Christmastown in Wild Arctic. LEGOLAND Florida Select Days, November 24 - December 31, 2023 At LEGOLAND Florida enjoy a brick-macular Christmas! See LEGO Santa, LEGO Gingerbread, Holiday Unikitty and more at LEGOLAND Florida. You can also discover a giant LEGO Christmas tree, unforgettable seasonal shows, holiday characters, special treats, LEGO activities, twinkling lights and more during Holidays at LEGOLAND Florida. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay November 13, 2023 to January 4, 2024 Celebrate the holidays with animal encounters, thrilling rides, holiday inspired culinary delights and festive shows like Christmas on Ice. Plus, the entire family will enjoy heart warming moments with Santa and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer! Bass Pro Shops Santa’s Workshop November 4, 2023 – December 24, 2023 Experience the magic of Christmas at Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops on International Drive. Wall Crawl Orlando Select Days, November 5 - December 22, 2023 Enjoy a one-hour semi-private experience with Santa, complete with songs, stories and professional photo packages. Wall Crawl has 20-plus holiday-themed backdrops, cheerful props and optional professional photo packages to make your Christmas photos pop. Pups, props and outfit changes are welcome, and fully private experiences are available for a truly personalized Santa session. Santa's Workshop At ICON Park Nov. 10 – 22 & Nov. 24 – Dec. 26, 2023 The entire family can enjoy The Santa Workshop Experience at I-Drive's entertainment destination ICON Park, which has been magically transformed into a winter wonderland, where families can partake in the annual tradition of taking holiday pictures together and the kiddos can meet the main man in person, Santa Claus!. Each child that participates in The Santa Workshop Experience will even receive a free ride on the new Carousel on The Promenade, and they’ll also be provided a complimentary ride on The Wheel in a holiday-decorated capsule and access to the VIP no-wait line. Santa Photo Experience at The Mall At Millenia November 10 - December 14, 2023 The Magic of Santa is Back! Celebrate the holiday season with The Mall At Millenia once again as they present their classic Santa Photo Experience. Make new holiday memories and share moments with Santa. Meet Santa at The Florida Mall November 16 - December 24, 2023 Bring your family, friends and even pets to meet Santa at The Florida Mall. Sensory-friendly sessions are also available on select dates with Caring Santa, created exclusively for children with special needs. Reservations are highly recommended for all Santa experiences, and you can even receive a free phone call from Santa when you book online. Pictures with Santa at Altamonte Mall November 16 - December 24, 2023 Taking photos with Santa is the perfect way to create lasting memories for the holidays. Get into the festive spirit by making a trip to visit the big guy at Altamonte Mall! Oviedo Mall Santa Photos November 24 - December 24, 2023 The magic of the holidays is at the Oviedo Mall, and Santa Claus is closer than you think. Bring your family for professional photos with Santa. Make a reservation now! Enjoy a one-hour semi-private experience with Santa, complete with songs, stories and professional photo packages. Get details here. GATORLAND Sorry, but you sadly you can't meet Santa at Gatorland, but you can meet the one-and-only Gator Claus, the Merry Elves and more as part of the historic attraction’s Holiday Ho-Ho-Ho Down event! LAKE NONA December 7 - 24, 2023 Enjoy Christmas Tales with Santa and Mrs. Claus at Oh, What Fun! holiday festival in Lake Nona Town Center. This magical annual event also features nightly snowfall, live entertainment, specialty treats and more to make your season bright. SANTA’S ENCHANTED WORKSHOP For a truly unique holiday experience, head to Santa’s Enchanted Workshop at Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores, where families can enjoy private one-hour sessions with old Saint Nick. Children can find their name on the nice list, then enter Santa’s workshop for milk and cookies, stories and unforgettable one-on-one time with the big guy himself. Photos from the session are digitally processed and hand painted by a master artist, creating heirloom-quality art that you’ll treasure for generations to come. ICE AT GAYLORD PALMS Nov. 17, 2023 - Jan. 3, 2024 You’ve made your list, now check it twice and head to the North Pole to deliver it in person. Meet Santa at his Alpine Village, then explore a winter wonderland at ICE at Gaylord Palms. Additional ticketed attractions include a dazzling acrobatics show, ice tubing, story time with Mrs. Claus, magnificent sculptures hand-carved from more than 2 million pounds of ice, and more. Advance reservations are required for all activities. 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.

ICON Park in the heart of I-Drive together with Max Action Arena is partnering with Toys for Tots to bring smiles to the faces of children in need this holiday season. This year, ICON Park, together with Max Action Arena at ICON Park are drop-off toy locations for Toys For Tots, and from now until December 7, Max Action Arena invites you to join in the spirit of giving by donating a new, unwrapped toy at the arena, and help spread the holiday cheer to all children! As a token of appreciation, each generous donor will receive a complimentary $15 Game Card to enjoy the excitement of the games and attractions at Max Action Arena. Drop by Max Action Arena with your donation and help make a positive impact on our local community, together with smiles to the faces of children in need. Plus, ICON Park are offering 50% off tickets to The Wheel for your toy donation too! Max Action Arena is where families can take fun to the max like never before. inside am 8,000-square-foot entertainment center that features a variety of experiences including Zero Latency Extreme Virtual Reality, Adventure Rooms, Axe Throwing, Escape Room, and more. The company also owns and operates In The Game at ICON Park, a 7,000-square-foot arcade with over 40 cutting-edge games including a stunning Mirror Maze, 7-D Dark Ride, great games, prizes and more! located inside The Wheelhouse. 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.

Central Florida vocal sensations, Voctave presents their holiday show with the Bach Festival Society on November 26 at Dr Phillips Center. This show is almost sold out! Get your seats now before they’re all gone. Vocal group Voctave, hailing from right here in Central Florida, are home to spread good tiding of comfort and joy with their holly jolly holiday program, A Voctave Christmas. Vocal ensemble sensation Voctave returns to Steinmetz Hall with the Bach Festival Choir and Orchestra to kick off the most wonderful time of the year. These dynamic performers bring dazzling vocals and charm to holiday classics and new favorites. Last year’s festive program was a sell out, and this years show is almost sold out, so get your tickets now before it's too late. Voctave is an 11-member a cappella group from the Central Florida area. Formed in the winter of 2015 by producer and arranger Jamey Ray, the voices that bring their artistic arrangements to life represent a wealth of diverse backgrounds and musical experiences. Voctave members have roots in musical theater, contemporary Christian music, barbershop, pop and choral music. Members of Voctave have performed all over the world and can be heard on countless recordings. The group has performed with Grammy, Dove and American Music Award winners. With multiple #1 songs and albums on iTunes, Amazon and Spotify, Voctave has also ranked in the top 25 on Billboard Magazine’s charts. Voctave has received more than 150 million views on their videos. Voctave’s albums are digitally available on all platforms. 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.

Get your jolly on at Fun Spot’s HUGE Christmas 2023! This family-friendly yuletide event returns with dazzling decor, tasty holiday treats, themed photo spots and more! Fun Spot’s HUGE Christmas returns for 2023! Now through Monday, January 1, 2024, Fun Spot America is bringing festive fun to both the Orlando, and the Kissimmee Fun Spot America Theme Parks. This family-friendly yuletide event is back again this year — much of which is at no extra cost to you. So bring everyone on your “nice” list to enjoy some dazzling decor, tasty holiday treats, themed Foto Spots and more! You don’t have to just dream about sugarplums and sweets this holiday season — Fun Spot has festive treats at both parks that are sure to delight your taste buds through the new year! Plus, also at both parks you can enjoy the Trees of Light, with various Christmas tree displays celebrating the partners that help make Fun Spot who they are! And on New Year's Eve enjoy spectacular fireworks at both Orlando and Kissimmee. For more details, 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!

Brace for impact as international pop sensations, Aqua touch down in Orlando this week with the Barbie World Tour! Life in plastic, it’s fantastic as Scandinavian pop group Aqua continue on a World Tour that due to the worldwide success of the smash hit Barbie Movie, has the pop stars yet again living the dream, 26 years after their pop classic Barbie Girls last topped the charts! Aqua quickly rose to fame after storming the Danish pop scene with one of the most attention-grabbing melodies in 90’s pop history: Barbie Girl. “Life in plastic, it’s fantastic…” Those tunes, and other Eurobeat-infused Aqua songs rose in the charts, today amassing more than 400 million hits on Spotify and billions elsewhere. Now, thanks to Barbie Girl being sampled by rappers Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice for Barbie World, the cornerstone of the soundtrack to Greta Gerwig’s wildly hyped Barbie movie, which shares a puckish, satirical take on the perky doll which was surely inspired by Aqua’s own sly song, Barbie Girl. Tickets are still available for the Orlando show, which sees Aqua take to the stage at House of Blues Orlando on Tuesday, November 28.. For the very latest news and information from Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date on our socials, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, your free guide to Orlando. Planning your next vacation? Check out Top Villas, offering the best vacation homes, in the best resorts. Enquire or book online. Top Villas guarantee the very best rates on all luxury villas, condos & townhouses. Please Note: We are supported by our advertisers via digital ads, sponsored content, and affiliate links. Articles may be paid for, or contain affiliate links where we could earn money if you purchase products or services via a link our site

Experience Home for the Holidays in Steinmetz Hall, featuring the musical quartet Act of Congress, your Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra, and more! Bring the family and get in the holiday spirit with the Orlando Philharmonic as they present Home for the Holidays, Central Florida's traditional holiday celebration featuring beloved holiday classics. On Sunday, November 25, Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra presents Home for the holiday at Steinmetz Hall, with two performances, 3:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Experience a reimagined and lively Home for the Holidays under the baton of Assistant Conductor Mauricio Céspedes-Rivero. A perfect way to ring in your holiday season with friends and family with holiday favorites, singers, and a few new holiday surprises. Tickets are still available, with a saving of 25% thanks to a Dr Phillips Center, Black Friday sale! Enter code SAVE at checkout! 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!

Manchester Orchestra and Jimmy Eat World have been out on the road on a lengthy 29-city North American co-headlining tour throughout the summer this year, and Manchester Orchestra ain't finished just yet! Manchester Orchestra have spent most of the year on tour, including a huge summer co-headling North America tour with Fall Out Boy, and a successful run of solo headlining UK dates in October, and if that wasn't enough, the band are still touring as we approach the end of the year! The band are on a fall tour of Florida, Alabama and Georgia, including a date at House Of Blues Orlando this weekend, on Sunday, November 26. The band will take to the stage with support from The Get Up Kids. Tickets are still available for the show, via Live Nation. Manchester Orchestra is an American indie rock band from Atlanta, Georgia, that formed in 2004. The group's current line-up is composed of lead singer, songwriter and rhythm guitarist Andy Hull, lead guitarist Robert McDowell, bassist Andy Prince and drummer Tim Very. Hull is the band's only original member, having overseen every iteration of the band to date. 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.

Central Florida's theme parks and attractions are offering Black Friday deals and discounts with some pretty big savings! Everyone loves a great deal, and Black Friday means lots of deals and offers from Central Florida's theme parks and attractions, including SeaWorld Orlando, LEGOLAND Florida, and Buch Gardens Tampa Bay! Here at Gotta Go Orlando we have compiled a list of all the awesome deals you can snag in the next few days, but you better be quick, these deals are for a limited time only. Black Friday Deals and Discounts at Central Florida Theme Parks and Attractions SeaWorld Orlando, Discovery Cove & Aquatica Right now you can save up to 60% at SeaWorld Orlando’s Black Friday Sale! The Orlando theme park is offering up to 60% off annual passes, 55% off single-day tickets, all-day dining for $30, and Fun Cards from only $99. These offers are only available for purchase on Friday, Nov. 24. LEGOLAND Florida & Peppa Pig Theme Park The kid-friendly LEGOLAND Florida and Peppa Pig Theme Park is offering up to 50% off tickets, with $100 off annual passes, $22 off single-day tickets and several combination ticket deals. These promotions are available for a limited time. Universal Orlando Resort Universal Orlando Resort is offering a variety of deals, including buy one day, get a second day free for Florida residents, 25% off of multiple-night vacation packages, and five days for the price of three one-park-a-day tickets. These promotions are available for a limited time. Fun Spot America Fun Spot America is celebrating Black Friday with huge discounts! You can purchase a 2024 Ultimate Season Pass today and get the rest of 2023 Free, PLUS continue to save all year with 25% off food, free tickets, and more. The Orlando and Kissimmee parks is also offering discounts on day tickets in a Cyber Monday deal! These promotions are available now through Monday, Nov. 27. Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is offering a special 13-Month Atlantis Annual Pass good from date of purchase though December 31, 2024. The offer is available now! Plus, on Monday, November 27, 2023, the visitor center is offering a Cyber Monday Buy One Get One Free (BOGO) offer includes one free adult or child admission with the purchase of one adult admission at $75 plus tax. Gatorland Gatorland, the “Alligator Capital of the World,” has a range of special offers for Black Friday and Cyber Monday, giving big savings off their annual passes, which you can snag for only $43.99 plus tax A Cyber Monday Deal on the Screamin’ Gator Zipline will feature zipline tickets for only $39.99, which is a savings of 43 percent off the regular price of $69.99 plus tax! Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Busch Gardens Tampa is offering Black Friday deals on park admission to Busch Gardens and its water park, Adventure Island. Guests can save up to 60% on admission tickets, Fun Cards and annual passes now through Nov. 24. Island H2O Water Park Island H2O Water Park in Kissimmee is having a Black Friday and Cyber Monday sale on 2023 season passes. Now through Nov. 27, guests can purchase admission tickets for only $59.99, or unbelievably you can grab a 2024 season passes for the same price, $59.99, plus tax. Season passes include free parking, a free souvenir bottle, two free friend tickets, discounts and more. WonderWorks Orlando Wonderworks on International Drive is offering a Black Friday BOGO deal online on all tickets, offering access to its over 100 hands-on interactive exhibits, laser tag, ropes course, 4D theater, and more. Discounts are also valid on tickets to The Outta Control Magic Comedy Dinner Show and VIP Combo tickets, which includes both WonderWorks and the Dinner Show. Wild Florida This Friday November 24th - Friday December 1st, you can purchase an Annual Pass for the Wild Florida Drive-thru Safari Park for only $99! Crayola Experience The Crayola Experience at the Florida Mall is offering a special, buy a year, get a second year free deal on all Annual Passes, with passes stating at only $38.99, plus tax. Annual passes also include discounts on food, merchandise, parties and bonus friend tickets. 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!

Central Florida Malls are gearing up for the busiest sale-time of the year, and here at Gotta go Orlando we've got you covered with all the mall opening times this Black Friday weekend here in Orlando Get ready to hit the malls for all the massive savings this Black Friday throughout Central Florida. Here we let you know the opening times of the malls, together with some of the awesome savings you can discover! Disney Springs Find the perfect gift for everyone on your list this holiday season at Disney Springs! Starting November 20, enjoy Magical Savings, featuring special savings on select Disney merchandise. The best part? There will be new deals every week! In addition to the Disney savings, the retailers of Disney Springs will all be offering Black Friday Sales too! Friday, November 24, 10 am - 11.30 pm Saturday, November 25, 10 am - 11.30 pm Sunday November 26, 10 am - 11.30 pm The Florida Mall The Florida Mall is one of the most popular places to enjoy Black Friday savings in Central Florida, Get all of your holiday shopping done in one stop! Plus, Simon Giftcards are available in a variety of fun holiday designs, and make the perfect gift for everyone on your list! Buy them at Simon Guest Services. Friday, November 24, 6 am - 10 pm Saturday, November 25, 10 am - 9 pm Sunday November 26, 11 am - 7 pm The Mall At Millenia Orlando’s luxury shopping destination, The Mall at Millenia featuring Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Apple, Sephora and more, will be offering huge savings throughout the mall. Friday, November 24, 8 am - 9 pm Saturday, November 25, 10 am - 9 pm Sunday November 26, 11 am - 7 pm Premium Outlets, Vineland & International Drive Everyone loves a bargain, and here in Orlando we have not one, but two Premium Outlets, Premium Outlets Vineland, and Premium Outlets International Drive, with both locations offering hundreds of stores offering huge savings up to 70% off! Friday, November 24, 6 am - 10 -pm Saturday, November 25, 11 am - 8 pm Sunday November 26, w am - 9 pm Altamonte Mall The biggest shopping day of the year is almost here and Altamonte Mall is getting in on the action! Friday, November 24, 9 am - 9 pm Saturday, November 25, 9 am - 10 pm Sunday November 26, 12 pm - 6 pm Oviedo Mall Oviedo Mall is buzzing with holiday spirit. Join the mall and explore the awesome savings waiting just for you. Friday, November 24, 8 am - 9 pm Saturday, November 25, 10 am - 9 pm Sunday November 26, 12 pm - 6 pm Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores Black Friday Savings at Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores, with savings up to 80% Off! This Black Frida ythey will have unprecedented deals! And it will last as long as supplies do. So be prepared - some stores will start opening at 5am! Friday, November 24, 8 am - 9 pm Saturday, November 25, 10 am - 8 pm Sunday November 26, 11am - 7 pm 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 a chilly Thanksgiving Day, and Black Friday, temperatures are thankfully rising, allowing the Orlando area Theme Parks to re-open their water parks. Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park, Universal's Volcano Bay Water Park, and SeaWorld's Aquatica Water Park were all forced to remain closed on Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 23, and Friday, November 24, due to low temperatures Thankfully, temperatures have improved somewhat, with sunny skies and a mild warming in temperatures, bringing highs today of 75, allowing all three water parks to re-opened. The bad news is that the rain returns on Sunday ahead of yet another cold front that will usher in cooler temperatures, with Tuesday bringing daytime highs of only 63, which could see the water parks closed again. 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!