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Too Good To Go, the world's largest marketplace for selling surplus food, is now available in Orlando. Throughout the world, Too Good To Go is connecting businesses who have surplus food with consumers who buy Surprise Bags at ⅓ the retail cost. The Surprise Bag element is unique to Too Good To Go and reflects the unpredictable nature of food waste. Consumers will purchase bags from categories such as: baked goods, prepared meals, grocery items, among others. By using the app businesses can recoup some revenue from food loss and waste, consumers can eat great food for less and everyone can help to lower the harmful impacts of food waste on the environment. Too Good To Go is now available in Orlando, with restaurants, grocery stores, bakeries, and other food establishments offering “surprise bags” filled with their surplus food for users to purchase. These bags contain items that may not be sold otherwise due to approaching expiration dates or overstock, with 50 participating businesses in the greater Orlando area already, including Jeff’s Bagel Run, Jersey Mikes, and Rise Southern Biscuits. Plus, with more partners added weekly consumers are encouraged to check back often to see what new stores have joined and what delicious new Surprise Bags are ready to be saved. The Too Good To Go app is available for iOS download in the Apple App Store and Google Play for Android. To learn more about Too Good To Go head on over to the website. 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!

To celebrate the new Walt Disney Animation Studios film, Wish, guests can enjoy delicious new, limited time treat this holiday season. Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Wish” is an animated musical-comedy welcoming audiences to the magical kingdom of Rosas, where Asha, a sharp-witted idealist, makes a wish so powerful that it is answered by a cosmic force, a little ball of boundless energy called Star. To celebrate the movies release, tasty wishes are coming true, with delightful bites inspired by "Wish," at Disney Parks starting Nov. 22. Ready to Sparkle at Contempo Café at Disney's Contemporary Resort. Wish Salted Caramel Hot Cocoa at Amorette's Patisserie at Disney Springs. Star Cookie at Holiday Sweets and Treats at the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays presented by AdventHealth (Redemption Cookie from the Holiday Cookie Stroll). So Many Wishes at various locations throughout Walt Disney World Resort (Non-alcoholic beverage) . And don't forget to pick up one of the adorable Wish Valentino Bucket and Wish Star Sipper novelties at Walt Disney World Resort. Plus, don't forget that Asha from the Walt Disney Animation Studios film “Wish” is now greeting guests in EPCOT at Walt Disney World Resort. At Walt Disney World Resort, guests can dream big with Asha in the gazebo near the entrance to World Showcase. In addition to Walt Disney World, Asha will soon make her way to Disneyland Park in California and Walt Disney Studios Park in Disneyland Paris. Beginning November 22 at Disneyland Resort, Asha will appear outside The Royal Hall in Fantasyland, bringing with her a touch of the magical kingdom of Rosas as Star’s playful glow lights up the area. Asha will head to Disneyland Paris later in the month. Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Wish” is an animated musical-comedy welcoming audiences to the magical kingdom of Rosas, where Asha, a sharp-witted idealist, makes a wish so powerful that it is answered by a cosmic force, a little ball of boundless energy called Star. Together, Asha and Star confront a most formidable foe, the ruler of Rosas, King Magnifico, to save her community and prove that when the will of one courageous human connects with the magic of the stars, wondrous things can happen. 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 awesome Island H20 Water Park at the Promenade on Sunset Walk in Kissimmee has launched a limited time Black Friday and Cyber Monday Sale that will save you $$$ Island H2O Water Park has announced a Black Friday/Cyber Monday Sale that is happening now through November 27! Get 2 FREE ‘23 Holiday Nights tickets, splash all ‘24, and MORE for just $59.99!! Don’t miss out! This limited-time offer presents an incredible opportunity for water park enthusiasts to secure annual passes for the upcoming season while enjoying substantial savings and a wealth of exclusive benefits including 2 free tickets to the water parks holiday light show, Holiday nights. New season passes can now be purchased for just $59.99 per person With the 2024 Season Pass, members receive an unbeatable package of benefits, including: Unlimited admission for the entire 2024 Season during daily operating hours, providing endless opportunities for splashing, sliding, and enjoying the park's attractions One complimentary "Bring a Friend" pass for the 2024 Season (expires on May 27, 2024) (New addition!) Two “Holiday Nights” admission tickets, granting access to the park's new island-themed holiday event running select nights through December 31 A stylish Souvenir Drink Bottle for the 2024 Season with $5.99 drink refills all season long Complimentary parking throughout the season Access to exclusive Season Pass holder events, creating unforgettable memories and connections with fellow water park enthusiasts To purchase a 2024 Season Pass or to learn more about Island H2O Water Park, visit www.IslandH2OWaterPark.com. Island H2O Water Park is Central Florida's newest water park, offering over 20 rides, slides and other splashing attractions. The park is themed around social media offering an immersive and interactive experience for all ages. Island H2O Water Park, ranked among the Best Outdoor Water Parks by USA TODAY for four consecutive years, is also a proud recipient of the 2019 World Waterpark Association’s Leading-Edge Award. This award recognizes its creative perfection of themes, facilities, programs, services and operational concepts in the water attractions industry. For more information on hours, birthday parties, groups, purchasing tickets, and season pass information, please visit www.IslandH2OWaterPark.com. Island H2O Water Park is located at 3230 Inspiration Drive, Kissimmee, FL, 34747. For the very latest news and information from Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date on our socials, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, your free guide to Orlando.

For the thousands of visitors here in Orlando for Thanksgiving, the weather is dry and cold, forcing all area water parks including SeaWorld's Aquatica Orlando to close for two days. SeaWorld Orlando has followed the lead of Walt Disney World, and Universal Orlando and closed its water park on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 23 and tomorrow, Friday, Nov. 24. Due to cold temperatures, Aquatica Water Park will be closed on two of the busiest days of the year. The weather today, Thanksgiving, has seen temperatures drop to the lower 70s, with forecasters saying tomorrow, Friday will see again highs in the lower to middle 70s. With temperatures set to improve over the weekend, the water park is scheduled to re-open on Saturday, Nov. 25. 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 is one one the most popular destinations for Thanksgiving, but this years festivities has visitors experiencing cooler temperatures with highs in the low 70s. Cold weather this Thanksgiving has forced Universal Orlando Resort to follow Walt Disney World's lead and close its water aero at the busiest time of the year! Universal Volcano Bay water park will remain closed, today, Thanksgiving, and tomorrow Friday, November 23 due to cooler than average temps in the Orlando area. The water park is expected to re-open on Saturday, November 25 when temps are predicted to be in the mid 70s. 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!

Disney’s winter-themed water wonderland, Blizzard Beach Water Park is to remain closed on Thanksgiving, and Friday, November 24, due to low temperatures. Earlier this week, Walt Disney World announced that everyone’s favorite winter-themed warm water wonderland, Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park will remain closed on Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 23, due to forecast low temperatures., and now the water park is to remain closed on Friday, November 24. The park will now be closed for two days on what is one of Walt Disney World's busiest times of the year. The cooler temperatures, together with a mix of sun and clouds, are giving us below average temperatures in the lower 70s this Thanksgiving Day. Friday. remains cold, with highs in the lower 70s, plus a chance of rain. The park is currently scheduled to reopen on Saturday, November 25, but this is subject to change depending on the weather, with highs in the lower to middle 70s Saturday and upper 70s Sunday. 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!

It’s time to lift off as Holidays in Space takes over the out of this world, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex for the holidays. Only a short drive from Orlando in your space buggy, a visit to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex will leave you feeling out of this world! Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex will blast off into the joyous season when its annual Holidays in Space celebration, returns Friday, December 15 – Friday, December 30. This year’s Holidays in Space will once again feature the popular, out-of-this-world nighttime projection mapping show – Starflake’s Holiday Voyage – on the outside of Gateway: The Deep Space Launch Complex, as well as brand-new seasonal décor, an all-new Rocket Tree Trail sponsored by L3 Harris Technologies located behind Orbit Cafe and more. The unique projection mapping show will take guests on an interstellar, six-minute journey through the stars, Earth and beyond led by “Starflake,” a shooting star-turned-snowflake. Guests will recognize iconic places throughout their journey – including the Vehicle Assembly Building, the International Space Station, the James Webb Space Telescope and more. “With all the current excitement surrounding space exploration as we anticipate eventual voyages to the Moon and Mars, the visitor complex is a hub for learning, inspiration and fun, especially with it decked out for the holidays,” said Therrin Protze, chief operating officer, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. Guests can also experience the new Kennedy Entry Experience, an LED spectacular featuring a 3,000-square-foot LED video display that tells the NASA story and as they walk through the front gates, they will be awestruck by the jolly holiday décor. They will find a 50-foot tree illuminating the Rocket Garden and Gateway with more than 61,000 pixels, eight, six-foot-tall astronaut nutcrackers, a Rocket holiday tree, large photo backdrops and more – beginning November 24. Guests will also see the return of their favorite décor, such as the NASA meatball turned holiday ornament. For more information about Holidays in Space, click here. Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex will be closed on December 25, 2023. Before you arrive at the front gate, you can spot the NASA meatball-turned-holiday ornament, then as you make your way through the entrance, guests will be greeted by festive holiday décor that has taken over the entire visitor complex. From The Rocket Garden to Gateway: The Deep Space Launch Complex to the Apollo/ Saturn V Center, guests won’t want to miss anything during their visit to Holidays in Space. As you make your way through the visitor complex, guests can stop by LEGO: Build to Launch, located inside of IMAX, for a hands-on experience or visit Planet Play for a fun time for the entire family. Guests can also experience the newest attraction at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Gateway: The Deep Space Launch Complex. With a focus on the present and future of collaborative space exploration, guests can experience the interstellar travel of tomorrow while celebrating everything happening right now within the space program. Gateway features a showcase of NASA and commercial spacecraft hardware with immersive displays, the spaceport of the future, Spaceport KSC, and an all-new restaurant, Space Bowl Bistro. Upon entering Gateway, “space travelers” are greeted with a futuristic design setting the stage for their journey. Visitors are surrounded by flight-flown artifacts and full-scale models, placed around the floor and suspended from above to allow 360-degree viewing and interaction. At Spaceport KSC, guests are transported to an airport of the future, hearing airport chatter and seeing distant views of active launches and landings through the galactic spaceport windows. The main concourse showcases departure and arrival information from destinations across the galaxy. Guests then board “spaceships” – in the form of a two-story, motion theater – for one of four journeys: Cosmic Wonders, Daring Explorers, Red Planet, or Uncharted Worlds. Each distinct destination allows for the possibility of a different experience with each visit. Don’t miss a holiday season that’s out of this world! Daily admission tickets and more can be purchased at www.kennedyspacecenter.com. 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!

Bring your friends, family, and pets to the much loved local tradition that is the annual Light Up SoDo Event! The 8th Annual Light Up SoDo, returns to the streets of SoDo on Sunday, December 3! This year promises to be the best yet filled with holiday fun, pics with Santa, entertainers, the first ever holiday sip & stroll, amazingly talented makers, food aplenty and soooo much more! This year's Light Up SoDo includes a new element, as organizers have teamed up with Melissa McAvoy from Swirlery to bring a curated wine experience as part of the event that will get you opportunity to sample some excellent wines with at least 12 different stations (and growing), with 2 samples at each station all while enjoying Light Up SoDo on Sunday, December 3 from 2 - 6pm! Your ticket grants you access to this exclusive tasting, a complimentary SoDo resident membership, VIP swag bag, souvenir glass, all while supporting SoDo Main Street District! For more information, 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!

Flûtes Champagne Bar is putting the final touches in place before opening in Winter Park just in time to celebrate the holidays. Get ready to be welcomed by a team passionate about providing you with the best experience possible. Stay tuned because Flûtes Champagne Bar is on the brink of opening its doors, and we can't wait to share the elegance and effervescence with all of you! You are invited into a world of sophistication and luxury at Flutes Champagne Bar, where they celebrate the timeless art of champagne-making. Nestled in the heart of Winter Park, Flutes Champagne Bar brings the elegance, culture, and flavors of France right to our doorstep here in Central Florida, and whether you're a seasoned champagne enthusiast or new to the world of bubbly, Flutes promise a "curated selection of exquisite champagnes that will transport your senses to the vineyards of France." Flutes is a collaboration between four friends who shared a passion for hospitality, a love for France, and a dream of bringing a taste of their homeland to Winter Park. According to the business partners, the idea for Flutes came about during a chance getaway to France, while exploring the quaint streets of Paris, savoring the finest wines in Bordeaux. ​ "As we traveled from one charming café to another, we couldn't help but be captivated by the ambiance and camaraderie that accompanied each sip of champagne. It was in those moments that we realized our dream – to open a bar that would recreate the magic of those unforgettable experiences." Flutes is set to open in early December at 480 N. Orlando Ave. Suite 133 Winter Park. Regular hours will be Tuesday - Thursday 11 am - 11 pm, Friday - Saturday 11am - 2 am, and Sunday 11 am - 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!

This December, step into all your favorite holiday stories as the CFCArts Community Choir presents its annual holiday extravaganza, Christmas at the Movies! Join CFCArts and its powerful 300-voice Community Choir, together with members of the Symphony Orchestra for one of Central Florida’s favorite annual holiday traditions, the Magic of the Holidays! Taking place on Thursday, December 7, and Friday, December 8, 2023, gather your family and friends at Northland Church in Longwood as CFCArts celebrates the season of joy and community through magnificent and brilliant arrangements of holiday movie music. The CFCArts Community Choir is the biggest community choir in the nation, with around 300 performers per season, and Christmas at the Movies brings together a talented cast of actors, dancers, a 50-piece orchestra, and nearly 300 singers from across Central Florida, this show is a must-see for anyone looking to experience the magic of Christmas through the power of music. From classic holiday tunes like “Somewhere in My Memory” from Home Alone, A Muppet Christmas Carol Medley, and “When Christmas Comes to Town” from The Polar Express, the performance will take you on a journey through some of the most beloved Christmas movies of all time. For more information and to purchase 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!

Enjoy picture perfect holiday pictures as the popular Curry Ford West Picture Perfect Holidays selfie crawl returns for the entire month of December! Enjoy picture perfect holiday pictures as the popular Curry Ford West Picture Perfect Holidays selfie crawl, which returns for the entire month of December! This annual Curry Ford West tradition kicks off on Saturday December 2 from 2 - 5 pm. Join Curry Ford West for carolers, live music, a visit from Santa, and a holiday market! After the kick off event, the uniquely designed photo opportunities can be found throughout the district, and will be available throughout December, until January 4, 2024, with weekly markets and entertainment pop-ups all season long. New for this year, some selfie stations are even located inside local businesses for the first time in the events history. The photo stations have been built by 100 volunteers who donated over 7,000 hours of time to make this event happen! Check out more about Curry Ford West at curryfordwest.com 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!

Get ready for a fun and funny musical romp through classic Christmas tunes, perfect for all the family! Beloved Central Florida musician & actor, Chase Padgett, brings his prodigious talents as a singer, guitarist, comedian, and storyteller to the stage here in Orlando for an unforgettable evening of Christmas spirit. This show is stuffed like a stocking with the timeless Christmas music we all know and love, while featuring Chase’s undeniable charm. His blazing guitar work, lighting fast wit, and surprisingly soulful singing voice will make any crowd laugh, cry, and remember what makes Christmas such a special time of year. Perfect for all ages the show takes to the stage at Orlando Shanes from December 14 - 23. Get details and tickets here. Chris is looking forward to the upcoming holiday show, commenting “I've always loved Christmas but never thought I'd do a Christmas show,, but then I was a guest in Tymisha Harris' holiday cabaret at the Shakes 2 years ago and had a blast. It made me reflect on the profound impact how the two greatest gifts I've ever received were Christmas presents: a guitar and improv classes at the Sak Comedy Lab. Both went on to profoundly change my life. Without those gifts… I wouldn't be doing what I'm doing now. I look forward to sharing the fruits of those gifts with audiences this Christmas season!” 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!