Tampa's River O' Green St. Patrick's Day celebration has been moved up to Friday, March 17, from this Saturday due to expected storms in the area. The free event will now kick off at 4 pm on St Patrick's Day, when everyone can watch the Hillsborough River dyed green especially for the festival. Organizers say that the best place to view this is along the Tampa Riverwalk near Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park. The St Paddy's Day celebrations includes live entertainment, games, kids activities, food trucks, and of course, beer. Also, new this year, Freedom Boat Club will offer free rides along the Hillsborough River. Visitors to the FREE River O’Green Festival can enjoy a Leprechaun contest, Irish music live on the Curtis Hixon stage, and tons of Irish food and beverages. The River O’Green Fest is organized by Tampa’s Downtown Partnership with the City of Tampa and takes place along Tampa's Riverwalk. In moving the date of the festival, Tampa Downtown Partnership President and CEO Lynda Remund commented “The safety of all our guests and vendors is of the utmost importance,” she added “With storms in the forecast on Saturday, we decided it was in everyone’s best interest to reschedule. The blessing in disguise is now we get to host the River O’ Green Fest on St. Paddy’s Day! We haven’t had the event on the actual holiday since 2018. It’ll be a great way for families to kick off the weekend and wrap up spring break.” As always, keep checking back with us here at Gotta Go Orlando as we continue to bring you the latest news and information from around Orlando and Central Florida. You can also discover our latest news, views, and more on our socials, follow Gotta Go Orlando on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, don't forget to subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel for all the latest from Orlando's Theme Parks, Attractions and more. Please note: Some posts may contain affiliate links which means we could earn money if you purchase products or services via our site.

As we look forward to the return of the much loved nighttime spectacular, Happily Ever After returning to Magic Kingdom on April 3, Walt Disney World have revealed that the Happily Ever After Fireworks Dessert Parties are also returning! Starting on April 1, 2023, just in time for the return of Happily Ever After, the fan-favourite Happily Ever After fireworks dessert party will also be making a return. Note that April 1 and 2 will include viewing of Disney Enchantment. Guests are able to make reservations online for the Happily Ever After Fireworks Dessert Parties beginning March 23, 2023. Details: The firework dessert parties range in price from $99 to $114. Magic Kingdom Fireworks Dessert Parties: Pre-Party Event begins at Tomorrowland Terrace Restaurant with: Desserts such as chocolate-dipped strawberries and chocolate silk tarts A variety of cheeses Beverages, including an assortment of beer and wine for Guests ages 21 and over with a valid form of identification Shortly before the start of the nighttime spectacular, Cast Members will escort you to a prime standing area in the Plaza Garden. Admission is $99 per adult (ages 10 and up); $59 per child (ages 3 to 9), tax included. Gratuity is not included or required. Magic Kingdom Fireworks Dessert Parties: Seats & Sweets Event begins at Tomorrowland Terrace Restaurant with: Desserts such as chocolate-dipped strawberries and chocolate silk tarts A variety of cheeses Beverages, including an assortment of beer and wine for Guests ages 21 and over with a valid form of identification Then, take your seat on the restaurant’s patio for the Happily Ever After nighttime spectacular. Admission is $114 per adult (ages 10 and up); $69 per child (ages 3 to 9), tax included. Gratuity is not included or required. Magic Kingdom Fireworks Dessert Parties: Post-Party Check in at Tomorrowland Terrace Restaurant starting 60 minutes prior to Happily Ever After. Shortly before the start of the nighttime spectacular, Cast Members will escort you to a prime standing area in the Plaza Garden for firework viewing. After the nighttime spectacular, you’ll be escorted back to Tomorrowland Terrace Restaurant for: Desserts such as chocolate-dipped strawberries and chocolate silk tarts A variety of cheeses Beverages, including an assortment of beer and wine for Guests ages 21 and over with a valid form of identification Admission is $99 per adult (ages 10 and up); $59 per child (ages 3 to 9), tax included. Gratuity is not included or required. As always, keep checking back with us here at Gotta Go Orlando as we continue to bring you the latest news and information from around Orlando and Central Florida. You can also discover our latest news, views, and more on our socials, follow Gotta Go Orlando on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, don't forget to subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel for all the latest from Orlando's Theme Parks, Attractions and more. Please note: Some posts may contain affiliate links which means we could earn money if you purchase products or services via our site.

2023 marks a special milestone as Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park celebrates its 25th anniversary on Earth Day, April 22. Today, Wednesday, March 15, Walt Disney World have confirmed that to celebrate the 25th anniversary, limited time offerings are coming to the park. There will be special limited time treats, merchandise celebrating the anniversary, and limited-time character sightings including Jiminy Cricket. Who knows, we might even get an announcement on what is coming to DinoLand!! We can expect limited time treats like this special cupcakes made to look like the Tree of Life! We also have a first look at the new 25th Anniversary Animal Kingdom merchandise. As Animal Kingdom shares its birthday with Earth Day, each year Walt Disney World celebrates with limited time offerings, and we should expect this and more to celebrate Animal Kingdom's 25th! In previous years we have seen meet and greets with Jiminy Cricket, special merchandise, and limited edition prints and buttons given away to guests. As always, keep checking back with us here at Gotta Go Orlando as we continue to bring you the latest news and information from around Orlando and Central Florida. You can also discover our latest news, views, and more on our socials, follow Gotta Go Orlando on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, don't forget to subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel for all the latest from Orlando's Theme Parks, Attractions and more. Please note: Some posts may contain affiliate links which means we could earn money if you purchase products or services via our site.

Walt Disney World have confirmed that new meet and greets are coming to the resort soon! Beginning April 22, Moana will greet fellow voyagers on Discovery Island at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park – just in time for the park’s 25th anniversary. And, at Magic Kingdom Park this fall, Mirabel from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ hit film “Encanto” will greet guests in Fairytale Garden surrounded by whimsical décor inspired by La Familia Madrigal. These new experiences follow the return of several Magic Kingdom character experiences including Pete’s Silly Sideshow, Enchanted Tales with Belle and more! As always, keep checking back with us here at Gotta Go Orlando as we continue to bring you the latest news and information from around Orlando and Central Florida. You can also discover our latest news, views, and more on our socials, follow Gotta Go Orlando on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, don't forget to subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel for all the latest from Orlando's Theme Parks, Attractions and more. Please note: Some posts may contain affiliate links which means we could earn money if you purchase products or services via our site.

With the transformation of Splash Mountain into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Walt Disney World, Disney well underway, today, Wednesday, March 15, Walt Disney World have shared a little more details on the timeline for the new attractions opening and when we can expect to see one the main props for the attraction installed! The exciting news is that we will soon see the tiara-topped water tower added to the mountain!! The tiara-topped water tower emblazoned with the Tiana’s Foods logo will make its way to Magic Kingdom, where we will see the new water tower installed later this summer. Disney have also confirmed that Tiana's Bayou Adventure remains on target to open in late 2024 Disney Parks guests will get to experience Princess Tiana’s story like never before following the attraction’s debut at Walt Disney World Resort in 2024, and what a party it will be! The story will pick up where the film left off as guests join Princess Tiana and jazz-loving alligator Louis on an adventure down the bayou as they prepare to host a one-of-a-kind celebration during Mardi Gras season where everyone is welcome. Along the way, guests will encounter familiar faces, make new friends and travel through the bayou to original music inspired by songs from the film. Disney Imagineers recently traveled to New Orleans to capture the true essence of the Mardi Gras celebration, the energy, the colors, the rhythms of the music, all that and more to infuse into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure to create lots of memorable fun for guests! Earlier this year, Disney revealed the upcoming storyline for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Walt Disney World, read on for what we can expect when the ride debuts in late 2024. At a young age, Tiana developed a deep passion for cooking, and began to dream of one day owning her own business. Her father, James, taught her that good food brings folks together. One of the most exciting parts of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is that we’re going to see where Tiana’s life has taken her following the success of Tiana’s Palace, a restaurant she had dreamed of owning and worked so hard to make come true. Walt Disney Imagineering have creating an original, next chapter story for Tiana. Within the attraction queue, guests will discover that she continues to grow her business with Tiana’s Foods – an employee-owned cooperative. Combining her talents with those of the local community, Tiana has transformed an aging salt mine and built a beloved brand. The endeavor began when Tiana purchased the salt mine and the area surrounding the large salt dome it operated from. With the help of her mother Eudora, Naveen, Louis and fellow owners of the cooperative, Tiana revived the old salt mine and the surrounding land, growing a wide array of vegetables, herbs and spices for her recipes. This multi-faceted enterprise has turned the aging salt mine into a space that has come alive. Complete with a boutique farm and both a working and teaching kitchen, Tiana’s Foods is where Tiana and her colleagues create all sorts of new products that they are bringing to the world, including a line of original hot sauces. Tiana wants to give a big thanks to her family and friends and the entire community for all the support they’ve given her by throwing an amazing party during Mardi Gras season. When it turns out there’s been a bit of a mix–up with the party preparations, Tiana invites us to meet her at Tiana’s Foods to help with the missing ingredient for the party. When we arrive, we may see that Tiana spruced up the company’s facilities with vibrant art from local artists. Food for the party is being prepared and beignets are being loaded into crates for the celebration. All kinds of preparations are underway for the journey into the bayou with Tiana, along with new and familiar friends from the animated film. Picking up where that story left off, Tiana continues bringing people together with Tiana’s Foods, another treasured meeting place to spend time together and celebrate a diverse community. Tiana is also working with cooperative members to teach gardening and cooking to children of all ages, and inspiring other women to run successful businesses as the brand grows nationwide. As always, keep checking back with us here at Gotta Go Orlando as we continue to bring you the latest news and information from around Orlando and Central Florida. You can also discover our latest news, views, and more on our socials, follow Gotta Go Orlando on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, don't forget to subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel for all the latest from Orlando's Theme Parks, Attractions and more. Please note: Some posts may contain affiliate links which means we could earn money if you purchase products or services via our site.

Walt Disney World have revealed the price for the all new retail experience,TRON Identity Program which will launch April 4 in the Tomorrowland Launch Depot, which takes over the space that was previously Tomorrowland Light and Power Co. Yesterday, Disney revealed that the new TRON Identity Program will offer guests a customizable Program action figure and identity chip that can be used to re-program other merchandise such as the interactive Identity Discs and Remote Control Lightcycles, and now today, we know how much it is going to cost! TRON Identity Program Experience: $89.99 Read on for full details on the new experience. Prepare to enter the Grid through a Grid Digitization Portal located in the new Tomorrowland Launch Depot. Once inside, you will be able to create an action figure, or Program, that looks and sounds just like you. How cool does this sound? It's definitely going to be popular!! Scroll down for more details. As a User, you will go through the customization process. Image Capture will scan your facial features. Then, you’ll select your helmet and body configuration. Will your Program be an Enforcer or a Combatant? A Scout or a Heavy Sentry? The choice is yours. Also, don’t forget to select a team color. Finally, you’ll visit Command Input, where you will record 6 lines of dialogue in your own voice. You will have 20 minutes to make your selections. Once all of your choices have been made, your Program will be ready for retrieval within 60 minutes. Be aware that purchase of your Program is required. Reservations for this interactive experience can be made beginning March 21 by visiting disneyworld.disney.go.com/shops/magic-kingdom/tron-identity-program/. Pricing has not been revealed for this new retail experience. As always, keep checking back with us here at Gotta Go Orlando as we continue to bring you the latest news and information from around Orlando and Central Florida. You can also discover our latest news, views, and more on our socials, follow Gotta Go Orlando on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, don't forget to subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel for all the latest from Orlando's Theme Parks, Attractions and more. Please note: Some posts may contain affiliate links which means we could earn money if you purchase products or services via our site.

Walt Disney World have confirmed that Figment will be meeting guests soon at EPCOT! Fans of Figment will get the chance to hug the long-time EPCOT icon at the Imagination! pavilion beginning late summer, and we can't wait. As always, keep checking back with us here at Gotta Go Orlando as we continue to bring you the latest news and information from around Orlando and Central Florida. You can also discover our latest news, views, and more on our socials, follow Gotta Go Orlando on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, don't forget to subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel for all the latest from Orlando's Theme Parks, Attractions and more. Please note: Some posts may contain affiliate links which means we could earn money if you purchase products or services via our site.

Walt Disney World have confirmed that later this year, Walt Disney World Resort will join the global celebration of The Walt Disney Company’s 100th Anniversary – 10 decades of creativity and innovation. EPCOT will be the main focal point for the celebrations, with Disney promising more details soon on what they are calling "an unforgettable celebration at Walt Disney World." A new nighttime spectacular will also debut at EPCOT this fall which will tie in with the Disney100 celebrations. Earlier today, Disney revealed the first concept art for the new nighttime show. As always, keep checking back with us here at Gotta Go Orlando as we continue to bring you the latest news and information from around Orlando and Central Florida. You can also discover our latest news, views, and more on our socials, follow Gotta Go Orlando on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, don't forget to subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel for all the latest from Orlando's Theme Parks, Attractions and more. Please note: Some posts may contain affiliate links which means we could earn money if you purchase products or services via our site.

Walt Disney World has released the first look at the replacement for Harmonious, the new nighttime spectacular that is set to debut at EPCOT this fall. This Spring, we will see the return of EPCOT Forever, which returns temporarily to World Showcase Lagoon starting April 3. Featuring stirring renditions of memorable EPCOT music, the show sparks fond memories from the park’s rich history, this show will be a filler, until we get to see the new show this fall! And remember, the barges from Harmonious will be gone! As always, keep checking back with us here at Gotta Go Orlando as we continue to bring you the latest news and information from around Orlando and Central Florida. You can also discover our latest news, views, and more on our socials, follow Gotta Go Orlando on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, don't forget to subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel for all the latest from Orlando's Theme Parks, Attractions and more. Please note: Some posts may contain affiliate links which means we could earn money if you purchase products or services via our site.

Actors Bruce Boxleitner who portrayed TRON / Alan Bradley in the original 1982 TRON movie, and Cindy Morgan who portrayed Lora Banes / Yori have attended the official dedication for Walt Disney World's latest attraction, TRON Lightcycle Run at Magic Kingdom Park Last night, Tuesday, March 14 at a media event, Walt Disney World held the official dedication ceremony for TRON Lightcycle Run at Magic Kingdom ahead of its official opening on April 4. Hosted by 2022-2023 Walt Disney World Ambassadors: Ali Manion and Raevon Redding, the ceremony was attended by Cast Members, Mickey and Minnie Mouse in their TRON inspired costumes, and Jeff Vahle, President of Walt Disney World Resort, together with the original TRON movie stars Bruce Boxleitner and Cindy Morgan, and actress Faren Collins who voices Siren in the new attraction. Bruce Boxleitner commented "I've been on the Grid in the movies, but this, WOW, the sets were never like this, kinda makes me feel like I'm home" Co-star Cindy Morgan added "This is amazing!" Faren Collins who voices Siren in the new ride, was asked how it feels to have her voice forever in the new attraction, she commented "It's absolutely surreal, and it's such an honor to be the future of TRON Lightcycle Run" Watch the dedication ceremony here. As always, keep checking back with us here at Gotta Go Orlando as we continue to bring you the latest news and information from around Orlando and Central Florida. You can also discover our latest news, views, and more on our socials, follow Gotta Go Orlando on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, don't forget to subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel for all the latest from Orlando's Theme Parks, Attractions and more. Please note: Some posts may contain affiliate links which means we could earn money if you purchase products or services via our site.

Last night, Tuesday, March 14, members of the media and Walt Disney World Cast Members got to share a sneak peek of Happily Ever After, featuring new Main Street U.S.A. projections, before the show returns to Magic Kingdom on April 3. So many feels!! The fan-favorite Happily Ever After is returning to Magic Kingdom and while Happily Ever After returns exactly as it was before, it is returning with all-new projections down Main Street U.S.A. using the projection mapping system that was installed for Disney Enchantment. Happily Ever After ended on September 29, 2021 and was replaced by Disney Enchantment, which debuted for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary celebration, and it's fair to say that many guests who were fans of Happily Ever After were very vocal about their displeasure with Enchantment and the desire to see Happily Ever After return. So to see Happily Ever After come back to Disney’s Magic Kingdom, is great news for many Disney fans, especially as Happily Ever After was supposedly permanently replaced by Disney Enchantment. As you can see, Cast Members were very emotional seeing Happily Ever After return! As always, keep checking back with us here at Gotta Go Orlando as we continue to bring you the latest news and information from around Orlando and Central Florida. You can also discover our latest news, views, and more on our socials, follow Gotta Go Orlando on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, don't forget to subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel for all the latest from Orlando's Theme Parks, Attractions and more. Please note: Some posts may contain affiliate links which means we could earn money if you purchase products or services via our site.

Start transmission! Ahead of Tron Lightcycke Run opening on April 4, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse have entered the grid. Yesterday, Walt Disney World hosted a media event to publicize TRON Lightcycle Run at Magic Kingdom where Mickey and Minnie were introduced in futuristic light up TRON inspired costumes. Mickey's costume is a black jacket and black pants, both with blue circuits symbolizing neutrality in the world of The Grid. Minnie's costume has a skirt with lines and circles inspired by Quorra from TRON Legacy, together with a bow with blue light-up circuits. The couple happily posed for photographs in their new costumes in front of TRON Lightcycle Run, and also took part in the dedication ceremony for the new attraction. It really would be fun for everyone to meet TRON Mickey and Minnie, but Disney have not stated whether the pair will be available for meet and greets, or whether this is only for the media events. As always, keep checking back with us here at Gotta Go Orlando as we continue to bring you the latest news and information from around Orlando and Central Florida. You can also discover our latest news, views, and more on our socials, follow Gotta Go Orlando on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, don't forget to subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel for all the latest from Orlando's Theme Parks, Attractions and more. Please note: Some posts may contain affiliate links which means we could earn money if you purchase products or services via our site.