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MegaCon Orlando organizers have announced more celebrities that are coming to the 2024 event at the Orange County Convention Center. MegaCon Orlando is one of North America's largest largest comic con's and each year the event brings exciting family-friendly attractions, events, and world-renowned celebrities to Orlando. If you're into comics, sci-fi, horror, anime, gaming, or cosplay, the hugely popular MegaCon Orlando returns to take over the Orange County Convention Center on I-Drive from February 1 - 4, 2024, and organizers have just revealed that is doesn't matter what your watch says, it's now the witching hour... Meet Holly Marie Combs (Pretty Little Liars, Charmed) and Rose McGowan (Scream, Charmed) this February at MEGACON Orlando. Holly Marie Combs is known for her roles as Kimberly Brock in the CBS series Picket Fences (1992–1996), Piper Halliwell in The WB series Charmed (1998–2006) and Ella Montgomery in the Freeform series Pretty Little Liars (2010–2017). Rose McGowan had her breakthrough in the horror film Scream (1996) and subsequently headlined the films Going All the Way (1997), Devil in the Flesh (1998) and Jawbreaker (1999). During the 2000s, McGowan became known to television audiences for her role as Paige Matthews in The WB supernatural drama series Charmed (2001–2006). She went on to star in Robert Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino's double-feature film Grindhouse (2007), for which she was nominated for the Saturn Award for Best Actress and the Scream Award for Best Scream Queen. Check out all the celebrities announced so far for the 2024 MegaCon Orlando. English actor Paul Bettany, who many will know for his portrayal of Vision from the Marvel Cinematic Universe is taking part in the 2024 MegaCon. His acting credits include Wandavision, Avengers: Infinity War, Captain America: Civil War, Iron Man, A Knights Tale, Legion, and so much more! Everyone is a fan of something, and MegaCon Orlando is the place to celebrate all things pop culture. Get an autograph or a photo with your favorite guest, and then get the inside scoop about your favorite movies and TV shows at our celebrity panels! Watch professional comic artists battle it out in our popular Sketch Duels, learn from our “How To” workshops, and take photos with your favorite costumed characters! It’s also a great place to buy a unique gift (or treat yourself!) with a huge show floor for shopping madness. HIGHLIGHTS: CELEBRITY PHOTO OPS Don’t miss out on the chance of a lifetime to meet you favorite celebrity and have the moment captured by a professional photographer. This is the only way to get a beautiful 8x10 glossy photo of you with one of our guests in an intimate setting. AUTOGRAPH SESSIONS An autograph is the perfect opportunity to get that special something signed by your favorite celebrity. Be sure to check out the full schedule so you don’t miss out on any of your faves! ARTIST ALLEY Indie meets pro in this special area where you will find all your favorite pencillers, inkers and writers. This is a ”must experience" area for anyone interested in meeting rising stars and those who work the front lines of the industry! Here you’ll find it all – comics, graphic novels, limited edition prints and best of all, original art and sketches. You’ll also find crafters and makers, all with a nerdy slant to their designs and creations. COSPLAY RED CARPET Get ready for the Cosplay Red Carpet! There's no pre-registration, no competition & no stress! Walk the red carpet and show off your costume in front of adoring fans. Every participant will get a free photo taken by Jeff Jenkins Photography, MEGACON’s official Cosplay Red Carpet Photographer. OVER 400,000 SQ FT OF SHOPPING MADNESS! More than 1,000 retailers join MEGACON Orlando to make your experience an unforgettable one! Specializing in everything comics, anime, gaming, science fiction and horror, these retailers are guaranteed to have what you need. FUN FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY! Our event prides itself on having so many amazing activities and attractions that are family oriented. Spend the day with the whole family as you meet your favorite Superheroes, Princesses and voice actors. You can even enter the Cosplay Costume Contest as a family! COMMUNITY ZONE Whether you're a Whovian or Jedi, a cosplayer or crafter, the Community Zone is where you find people who share your fandom! Find out about local clubs, get up close to movie props, test your trivia, and snap photos galore with fans who are excited as you are to get together. PANELS, WORKSHOPS & SEMINAR From Celebrity Q&A’s, fan club presentations, hands-on workshops and screening rooms, there’s hundreds of hours of programming available for every fandom. The best part? It’s free with your admission ticket. Check the daily schedule to find out when and where the fun happens. COSTUMES! COSTUMES! COSTUMES! Fans dressing up in costumes (also known as cosplay) is a huge part of the show! Literally thousands of amazing costumes are available for your viewing pleasure throughout the weekend. Don’t be shy: ask for a photo with your favorite characters or come dressed up yourself. MEET LEGENDARY COMIC BOOK CREATORS Comics Legends, Professional Comic Book artists, and writers will be with us all weekend. Be sure to drop by the Artist Alley to meet them and see their amazing work! MEET YOUR FAVORITE VOICE ACTORS The actors that voice your favorite animated characters will be at our show to sign autographs, pose for photos and meet with their fans. They have developed a well-deserved reputation for being super-friendly and enthusiastic! COSPLAY PHOTO PARK Snap the best shot with the coolest background at our Photo Park. From outer space to enchanted lands, there’s a setting for everyone. COSPLAY MEET UPS Meet like-minded fans and get a picture to remember at a themed cosplay meet up. Watch for a schedule of specific fandom meet-ups closer to show time. Get tickets 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!

Fireworks testing os due to take place for the new nighttime spectacular that is set to debut at EPCOT on December 5. As we get ever closer to the new nighttime spectacular, Luminous: The Symphony of Us, launching on December 5 at EPCOT, Walt Disney World have announced that fireworks testing will take place for the new show in the coming month, with Disney testing pyrotechnics and special effects overnight on Wednesday, November 1 and Saturday, November 4, beginning at 10:30 p.m. and ending approximately at 1 a.m. T hese tests are not expected to include audio testing or performances that might affect Guests. Guests staying at any of the hotels located in the EPCOT Resort Area this week should be aware that the xxpected noise level of this fireworks testing is expected to be significant. Affected resorts include: Walt Disney World Swan Walt Disney World Dolphin Walt Disney World Swan Reserve Disney's Yacht Club Resort Disney's Beach Club Resort Disney Boardwalk Resort Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort Disney's Port Orleans Resort - Riverside Disney's Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter Disney's Old Key West Resort The all-new nighttime spectacular will debut at EPCOT on December 5, 2023 at 9.30 pm. The show has recently been added to the Walt Disney World webpage, with Disney descoping the show as follows: A Sparkling Spectacle Delight in a dramatic show designed to bring us all together. Marvel at a dazzling pageant of fireworks, fountains, music and lights set to an original composition. New music, along with evocative selections from the Disney songbook, come together to remind us that we are more alike than we are different. 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.

t's that time of year again! Morimoto Asia's annual 12 Beers of Christmas event returns to Disney Springs. Time to rethink that Christmas list! Who needs a partridge in a pear tree when you can sample 12 delicious bites paired with 12 amazing beers? Nonalcoholic beverage options for kids make this a family-friendly event. Choose from two different time slots and either general admission or your own booth with bottled water and a dedicated server (only eight available per night). Iron Chef Morimoto will personally host the celebration, that is now an annual holiday tradition for many here in Orlando. Tickets are $95++, with upgrades to booths and private rooms available. Seats are limited, so reserve yours today on the Morimoto Asia website. Japanese master chef Masaharu Morimoto is known worldwide for his singular interpretations of Chinese, Japanese and Korean dishes. His unique culinary perspective and unforgettable cuisine is matched only by his gorgeously-executed locations, including Morimoto Asia. Morimoto Asia is Masaharu Morimoto's very first “Pan-Asian” restaurant. Morimoto Asia offers a unique exhibition kitchens that provide behind-the-scenes views into traditions like Peking duck carving and dim sum. The restaurant’s massive, 2-story interior includes glittering 20-foot-long chandeliers, Shanghai-influenced lounges, private dining spaces and a second-level sushi bar and lounge. The scale and artistry of this signature dining location is a visual delight—but wait until you taste the food! Morimoto’s take on Chinese, Japanese and Korean dishes creates an unforgettable dining experience. At Morimoto Asia, the menu is as richly enchanting as the venue itself. Begin your “journey” with poke salad, and then enjoy a generous helping of red miso-glazed Faroe Island salmon. And be sure you don’t say sayonara until you’ve tried the Oreo Tempura dessert! Chef Morimoto is acknowledged as one of the most inventive forces in Asian cuisine, and he has creatively reimagined a showcase of Asian flavors and traditions. Choose from Japanese favorites like sushi, sashimi and the succulent Kakuni Bao or Chinese classics like crispy Peking duck carving (served boneless with Chinese pancakes and dim sum), plus Korean and Malay specialties—even some dishes inspired by Asian street-food stalls! Delicious specialty wines and cocktails like the Morimoto Signature Aged Sake help Morimoto Asia “raise the bar” on unforgettable Asian dining. The restaurant’s sake list is extensive—available by the glass, carafe or bottle—and the suggested beer pairings include 2 of Morimoto’s own specialty beers. 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!

Osceola Heritage Park, a 200-acre entertainment complex in Kissimmee brings in more than 750,000 Visitors annually with outrageous choice of unique events. What began 20 years ago as a little-known venue in Central Florida that hosted rodeos, the county fair, trade shows and a handful of other events, has now grown into the most unique entertainment and sports complex in the Southeast U.S. With several facilities that can accommodate a variety of different events, from professional soccer matches and sold-out music festivals to agriculture shows and record-breaking car auctions, Osceola Heritage Park(OHP) can now only be described as the “unicorn” of entertainment complexes. In its first year of opening in 2003, OHP hosted an average of 10 events per month; and fast forward to its 20th anniversary year, the complex now hosts 10 or more events in a week, often with multiple events on the same day. To date, in 2023, the park hosted over 500 event days, bringing in approximately 750,000 visitors annually and producing more than $108 million in economic impact. Osceola Heritage Park’s success can be attributed to the wide range of events it can accommodate across its sprawling grounds. Managed by ASM Global, the world’s leading venue-management company and producer of live-event experiences, the 200-acre OHP features the 10,000-capacity Silver Spurs Arena, the 48,000-square-foot Events Center, the 7,000-square-foot state-of-the-art Heritage Club, the 5,400-seat Osceola County Stadium, and festival grounds capable of accommodating up to 50,000 guests. One of the park’s most popular events is the annual Mecum Kissimmee, known globally as “The World's Largest Collector Car Auction,” which takes up almost all of OHP’s 200 acres and welcomes 100,000 visitors. What started decades ago with just a few tents in a two-day event is now a 13-day auction featuring more than 4,000 auto consignments and in 2023 saw a record-setting $234 million in sales. OHP is also home to North America’s premier country music festival, Country Thunder, which returned this month and welcomed tens of thousands of festivalgoers to the venue with an all-star lineup of Cody Johnson, Hardy and Keith Urban and numerous other country music luminaries. Adding more to its mystique, OHP hosts multiple professional sports teams on its property, including acting as the year-round training grounds for the Major League Soccer team, Orlando City SC, and hosting Orlando City B’s home games in the stadium. Later this year the Orlando Magic’s NBA G-League team, the Osceola Magic, will begin playing in the arena and add another 24 events a year. Several multiday amateur athletic events are now mainstays on the venue’s annual calendar, including numerous cheer, gymnastic, and jiu-jitsu events as well as the FHSAA Wrestling State Championships, which brought almost 13,000 people to Osceola County for a three-day event earlier this year. “Our investment to develop and build the arena and surrounding facilities known as Osceola Heritage Park is a great testament to the commission’s future-forward vision for our community,” said Osceola County Chairwoman Viviana Janer. “From celebrating our local heritage with rodeos and the county fair to setting the stage for large and diverse events that bring in visitors from all over the world, OHP has become a place that residents and visitors can call home.” “Every year the management team raises the bar with their creativity and their offerings; and it is evident just how confident the county leaders are in OHP’s leadership team, as earlier this year, they renewed the contract with ASM Global for an additional seven years through 2030,” said Tony Cima, senior vice president, ASM Global. “We couldn’t be prouder of what the team at OHP has accomplished over the past 20 years, and we’re excited to see what they have in store for the next 20.” “One recent weekend, the Jehovah’s Witnesses held their multiweek convention at Silver Spurs Arena, while the KVLS Pavilion held a hog sale, Orlando City B played a soccer game at Osceola County Stadium, an auto dealer held a selling event on the property, and the Orlando Tattoo Show was running in the Events Center,” said Robb Larson, general manager for Osceola Heritage Park. “There is no other facility around that can accommodate the quantity of simultaneous events or the wide range of rare and different events that we can host. We truly do believe that Osceola Heritage Park is a unicorn — there really is nothing quite like it.” 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!

Start your engines and get ready to race on over to Daytona International Speedway, as the popular holiday lights extravaganza, Magic Of Lights returns to the World Center of Racing for the holidays. This holiday season will be even brighter, merrier and more colorful as Magic of Lights returns and transforms Daytona International Speedway into a vibrant drive-through holiday-themed light display. The festive event kicks off Nov. 17 and runs through Dec. 31. Produced by Family Entertainment Holdings, LLC, “Magic of Lights” will return for the 7th annual year, featuring dozens of displays, festive favorites, and digital animation, all constructed with millions of individual LED lights to create a memorable holiday experience for the whole family. “We are excited to return Magic of Lights to the Daytona community for the 7th annual year as its become apart of the local annual holiday tradition,” says Ken Hudgens, CEO of Family Entertainment Holdings, LLC. “Our innovative creative team has designed a drive-through holiday wonderland light experience that promises to dazzle and delight guests of all ages.” “Magic of Lights brings the joy of the holiday season to life, and we love being able to share that joy at The World Center of Racing,” said Daytona International Speedway President Frank Kelleher. “We pride ourselves in being a place for friends and family to come together, and to do so in such a unique and colorful way, especially this time of year, is really special.” Inside the comfort of their own vehicle, guests will enjoy Magic of Lights’ classic holiday favorites including Winter Wonderland, the 12 Days of Christmas, Toyland, festive Elves and Reindeer Road. In addition to the 200 foot long Enchanting Tunnel of Lights, there will also be other new light tunnels to delight and amaze. Other illuminated displays include the 32-foot-tall animated Mattel’s Waving Christmas Barbie®, Prehistoric Christmas featuring life sized dinosaurs celebrating the season, and the legendary BIGFOOT®Monster Truck. Created with over two million sparkling lights, Magic of Lights is a nostalgic and festive event everyone will enjoy. Guests can also stop and take Santa photos for a magical experience. A new augmented reality feature will be introduced this year as well to make the magical experience even more interactive. Magic of Lights shines daily from 6pm-10pm beginning Nov. 17 through Dec. 31. Tickets for this colorful seasonal event are on sale now, with tickets priced from $30 per vehicle. For a complete schedule and to purchase tickets, visit MagicOfLights.com/Daytona. 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!

Drag City mainstay Will Oldham — a.k.a. Bonnie "Prince" Billy is heading out on the road in early 2024, and a has booked in a date in Orlando at Dr Phillips Center. The man who sings and composes under the name Bonnie "Prince" Billy and acts under the name Will Oldham has, over the past three-plus decades, made an idiosyncratic journey through, and an indelible mark on, the worlds of indie rock and independent cinema. With his highly individualistic approach to music making and the music industry, one that cherishes intimacy, community, mystery, and spontaneity; his brilliance has captivated fans and made Bonnie one of our most influential and beloved songsmiths and now you can enjoy an Evening with Bonnie "Prince" Billy here in Orlando on January 20, 2024, at the Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater. Tickets are available now via the Dr Phillips website. Bonnie "Prince" Billy's latest offerings include the 2019's I Made a Place, 2020's Superwolves (with Matt Sweeney) and Blind Date Party, a collaborative album consisting of covers made with Bill Callahan during the pandemic lockdown. 2023 has seen the release of his first children's book, based on the song "Shorty's Ark" (from Superwolves), as well as a new proper BPB record of new songs entitled Keeping Secrets Will Destroy You. 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 this opportunity to experience all things Korean including a K-Pop contest, “hanbok” try-ons, Korean drum show, fan dance, cultural exhibition, merchandise, games, and, of course Korean food. Annyeonghaseyo! The Orlando Korea Festival is back on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at the Orlando Korea Culture Center on Winegard Road. Come by this free family-friendly event and experience all things Korean including the popular annual K-Pop contest, “hanbok” try-ons, Korean drum show, fan dance, cultural exhibition, merchandise, games, and of course Korean food! AND SO MUCH MORE! Immerse in the vibrant world of Korean culture at the 6th annual Korean Festival! Experience mesmerizing traditional performances, indulge in delicious Korean cuisine, and celebrate the beauty of this rich and diverse heritage, while supporting local business and embrace the spirit of Korean Culture. Free admission and parking. 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 an out-of-this-world experience right here in Central Florida as you go behind the scenes at Orlando Science Center. Orlando Science Center’s private experiences are more than tours… they’re fully immersive and hands-on adventures that allow you to shadow the incredible staff while you join a fun, educational journey to take a deeper dive into the inner workings of Orlando Science Center! Spend an evening amongst the stars with a private experience in Orlando Science Center's iconic observatory & inflatable planetarium! Begin your journey through the galaxy with an up-close look at the constellations with a dazzling planetarium show. The inflatable dome takes you on an immersive tour through space and time using a digital projection system to view stars, constellations and planets. Guests will have access to bean bags or floor seats and chairs if needed. Then, make your way to the observatory and learn about different types of telescopes and how they work as you explore the Orlando skyline to the night sky and beyond with our resident space-enthusiasts! The tour is offered 7:00 pm (December - January), 8:30 pm, and 9:45 pm, Fridays and Saturdays, November 10, 2023 — March 9, 2024 The cost is $275 for Members, and $300 for General Admission, for up to 10 guests. Click here for more details and to book your private experience. 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!

Stand-up comedian Jo Koy has announced his Jo Koy World Tour is coming to Daytona Beach's Peabody Auditorium in January, 2024. Get ready to laugh until it hurts as Jo Koy's hilarious World Tour is making a stop at Daytona Beach's Peabody Auditorium on January, 21, 2023. Tickets go on sale Thurs, Oct. 26 at 12 pm, get details here. As one of today's premiere stand-up comedians, Jo Koy has come a long way from his modest beginnings performing in a Las Vegas coffee house. Jo's uniquely relatable comedy pulls inspiration from his colorful family that has reached all kinds of people and has translated into sold-out arenas around the world. In 2022, Koy kicked off his Funny Is Funny World Tour by selling-out the Climate Pledge Arena (over 14,000 tickets) in his hometown of Seattle and ended the tour with a sold-out show at Tacoma Dome (over 19,000 tickets). Today, he continues breaking sales records at some of the most prestigious venues around the world including a sold-out Madison Square Garden. 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. Please Note: Gotta Go Orlando is your free guide to all the amazing happenings in Orlando. Every day we offer the most up to date news and information on the best of Orlando and Central Florida. 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.

Superstar cellist and visual artist HAUSER will be bringing his Rebel with a Cello tour to Orlando. Instrumentalist and founding member of 2CELLOS, Hauser will take to the stage on June 2, 2024 in the Walt Disney Theater at Dr Phillips Center. Tickets are available now from the Dr Phillips Center website. Music’s mischievous romantic will be including everything his fans have come to know and love through his visual media presentations, like the wildly popular “Beach Party” and musical dreamscapes like the “Alone Together,” visual concepts, HAUSER’s Rebel with a Cello tour features a third act of rocking and rhythmic retro into modern globally- influenced dance tracks from his new solo album which is available Worldwide now, “The Player.” Dance with him and experience the captivating magic. The success of HAUSER extends far beyond his many millions of YouTube, Facebook and Instagram followers with a devoted, international fan base that continues to grow. With billions of audio streams and video views across the social media platforms, the Croatian cellist is a phenomenon that is one part virtuoso and the other, that of sheer, animal magnetism. For HAUSER’s fans, perhaps it is simply his ability to unify generations of music lovers. Since that fateful moment when he decided to create a new, musical experience out of the long and established traditions of classical, pop and rock music, HAUSER has been playing arena concerts all over the world, defying the conventions of the established music business. From his now iconic rendition of “Smooth Criminal,” the song that launched him as an internet sensation and, where he was established as the founding member of the duo 2Cellos, he has captured the hearts and minds of millions. HAUSER’S performance style may only be described as electric; a unique pairing of cello pyrotechnics that align beauty, elegance and true rock muscle. Fueled by a repertoire base that is as wide and expansive as Lady Gaga is from Tchaikovsky or Shakira is from Shostakovich, HAUSER is the dynamic cellist performing all of it and taking the world by storm — for what other classically trained cellist can say they have toured with Elton John? Whether you find him collaborating with other artistic legends, like Andrea Bocelli or the Red Hot Chili Peppers, or, appearing in his own, stunning music video series, Alone Together, which features performances from his Billboard chart topping album, “CLASSIC," HAUSER consistently pushes the limits of his cello and his music-making. He is a phenomenon that is one part virtuoso and the other, that of sheer, animal magnetism. For HAUSER’s fans, perhaps it is simply his ability to unify generations of music lovers. HAUSER is a rockstar with a cello…and this is only the beginning. 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!

Americans are continuing to prioritize trips to Orlando, the Big Apple and the beaches of Mexico for their turkey-day celebrations, according to the 2023 Allianz Partners Top 10 Thanksgiving Destination Index. Allianz Partners reviewed more than 800,000 travel itineraries around the Thanksgiving holiday to reveal the most popular domestic and international destinations for 2023. Roundtrip flights departing from United States airports from Saturday, November 18 to Thursday, November 23, and returning Friday, November 24 to Tuesday, November 28 were considered. For the third consecutive year, New York City reigns as the number one domestic destination drawing in Americans for Thanksgiving celebrations. In 2020, Seattle was the only destination to knock the Big Apple from its number one spot since the survey's inception in 2015, and the big-city outdoor haven continues to stay on top of the charts with its number two position this year. Orlando rounds out the top three for the second year in a row, indicating Americans' desire for warm weather fall getaways. Detroit made its way back onto the Top 10 list after being knocked out in 2022, and Dallas made a noticeable two-place jump year over year, perhaps indicating yet another strong year of recovery for the second-busiest airport in the world. Other major cities filling out the top 10 include Atlanta, Boston, Phoenix, Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. For Americans taking their autumn holidays internationally, Mexico continues to hold on to its crown with Cancun, San Jose Del Cabo and Puerto Vallarta drawing in the largest amount of U.S. Thanksgiving visitors and maintaining their dominance since 2020. All but two destinations, with London placing fourth and Paris in ninth respectively, are sun-drenched beach retreats in Jamaica, Aruba, the Bahamas, Dominican Republic, and Turks and Caicos. "No matter where you're headed this Thanksgiving, it's important to keep in mind that this travel period is historically one of the busiest of the entire year for U.S. airports, and with increased numbers of travelers comes an increased possibility of travel delays," said Daniel Durazo, director of external communications at Allianz Partners USA. "One of the best ways to successfully navigate significant delays this season is by purchasing a travel insurance policy with travel delay coverage which can help with a range of unpredicted costs from lost baggage to reimbursement for meals, accommodations and transportation incurred while delayed." Allianz Partners offers travel insurance through most major U.S. airlines, leading travel agents, online travel agencies, hotel companies, cruise lines and directly to consumers. For more information on Allianz and available travel policies, please visit http://www.allianztravelinsurance.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!

With more than 20 years as a stand-up comedian, Tom Papa is one of the top comedic voices in the country, finding success as an actor, host, and author, in film, TV, radio and podcasts as well as on the live stage. Comedian Tom Papa is bringing the Good Stuff Tour to Orlando on March 23, 2024. Tom will take to the stage at Dr Phillips Center's Steinmetz Hall. For tickets head to the Dr Phillips Center website. The comedian has had 5 highly rated stand-up specials on Netflix including his most recently Netflix special, What A Day! The special was taped at the iconic Wilbur Theatre in Boston. His other critically acclaimed specials include Human Mule, Freaked Out and Tom Papa Live in New York City, two of which were directed by Rob Zombie. On June 6, 2023, Tom released his highly anticipated third book, We're All In This Together?..So Make Some Room. The book compiles comedic essays that aim to unite us through our stupidity. Every mistake has already been made, and this should bring us great comfort as we join together in our fight for survival, or at least in our attempt to get through the day. Whether we like it or not, we're all in this together 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!