The Slipknot singer Corey Taylor is heading out on tour to support his upcoming new album. Corey Taylor has announced a 2023 tour this August in support of his new album CMF2, with support from Wargasm, Oxymorrons, and Luna Aura on select dates. The CMF2 TOUR will kick off on August 25 in Denver and runs through an October 5 in Los Angeles, The tour will stop off at Orlando's House of Blues on September 19, with the new CMF2 album released days earlier on September 15. Tickets available via Live Nation Presale Wednesday, May 17 at 10 am, Code: ICONIC. General Tickets go on sale Friday, May 19. Taylor has teased his second solo album as being “bigger, better, and harder” than the first, and lead single “Beyond” is a rousing introduction to the singer’s latest collection. The song has origins as far back as 2006, finally coming to fruition in its completed form for CMF2under the guidance of producer Jay Ruston, who produced Stone Sour’s 2017 Hydrograd as well as the first CMFT LP. “I originally wrote it as an aggressive romantic song, but I’m also looking at it now as a kind of ‘come together’ song,” Taylor stated in a press release. “Bringing the masses together, and letting them know that I want my music to take them beyond what they may think about me. Maybe they’ve had a misconception about me. It’s not exactly a calling card, more like throwing the bat signal up and being ‘alright, let’s turn everything on its head.’ It’s almost a dual threat, because now I look at it from two standpoints.” Added Taylor on working with Ruston once again: “Together we have great ideas, great energy, and are quick to try everything. We’re not afraid to tell each other if it’s a good idea, or also a bad one; we have that kind of trust.” 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.

Jhayco annnounces U.S. dates for 2023 Vida Rockstar Tour! Jhayco is gearing up to take his Vida Rockstar life on the road. Presented by Loud And Live, the trek will take him to 16 major U.S. cities, with the tour kicking off in the U.S. on September 28 in Boston, MA. Throughout October and December, Jhayco will perform concerts in major cities like Chicago, Dallas, San Jose, Los Angeles, Houston, and here in Orlando when Jhayco will take to the stage at the Amway Center on December 7. Don't miss your chance to experience the Latin music sensation live in concert, tickets go on sale this Friday at 10 a.m. via TicketMaster. Jhayco is a rising music artist who is quickly making a name for himself in the music industry. Originally from the Dominican Republic, Jhayco grew up surrounded by music and was inspired by the sounds of reggaeton, hip hop, and R&B. He began his music career at a young age, writing and producing his own songs. With his unique blend of Latin and urban sounds, Jhayco has gained a loyal following and is known for his infectious beats and catchy lyrics. As he continues to grow as an artist, Jhayco is poised to become a major force in the world of music. Jhayco first broke through in 2019 with his global hit “No Me Conoce.” Bad Bunny and J Balvin later jumped on the remix, which took the song to new heights. Jhayco maintained a close relationship with Bad Bunny, and they collaborated on his songs “Dákiti” and “Tarot.” Jhayco has since teased his Vida Rockstar era. He also recently released his latest hit, “Mami Chula,” with Spanish singer Quevedo. 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.

Cast members are placing a newly designed nametag over their hearts today, and this design is extra special – look for a gold star on the nametag, representing the cast at Walt Disney World Resort. Starting today, you will see something new on Walt Disney World Resort cast member costumes – an all-new nametag! Nametags have been a time-honored Disney tradition for over 50 years at Walt Disney World Resort. For cast members, Disney is a calling to be part of something extraordinary, something magical, something incredibly unique, and our nametags are a symbol that connects us to our guests and each other at The Most Magical Place on Earth. As a costume designer, Joshua Winchester shared his vision for designing the new Walt Disney World nametag, which was inspired by the combination of twinkly stars and pixie dust’s magic. “The singular, golden star above Cinderella Castle represents our cast who are the guiding light of the Walt Disney World Resort,” said Joshua, “while the field of stars represents that little sprinkling of pixie dust our cast carry while making magic for our guests.” The dreamy, misty blues were also inspired by the color palette from the Disney classic animated film, “Cinderella.” For the finishing touch, the nametag also features a glossy finish over the stars for a little glint and sparkle when the light catches. For decades, Disney nametags have helped cast members establish a family-friendly environment with guests as it carries their name and hometown. 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.

Get ready for a journey into your imagination with the new Walt Disney world Passholder Magnet. But who could it be? Walt Disney World have teased a brand new annual Passholders magnet coming soon to the resort featuring everyones favorite EPCOT character, Figment! On the Disney World Passholders page on Facebook, Disney have posted a short video with the caption "Imagine that, a hint for the next Passholder Magnet. But who could it be?" The short video features a fence with the Mickey Mouse Annual Passholder logo and the words “New Passholder Magnet Coming Soon” in pink letters. At the bottom of the video yo can see a purple paintbrush with pink paint disappearing out of shot. Disney have already teased the new Walt Disney World Annual Passholder Magnet in the announcement for the new V.I.PASSHOLDER Days which are coming soon to the resort. In the announcement, Disney used the word “imagination” to again tease that Figment is coming soon to the new passholder magnet. 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.

Crayola Experience Raceway-Themed National Tour pulls up to the Starting Line in Orlando with Trackhouse Racing Pit Crew and Kubota Branded Racecars! The popular Crayola Experience family attraction here in Orlando, located in the Florida Mall is once again being transformed with a Raceway Makeover by Kubota from May 25 through until June 18. The limited-time event will put kids (and kids at heart) in the driver's seat of dozens of hands-on, auto racing-themed activities featuring Kubota equipment—such as tractors, mowers and RTVs—as they ready the fictional town of Crayonville for its new raceway. Inside the family attraction, kids will participate in a pit crew tire change challenge, get behind the wheel of a virtual Kubota tractor in a simulator game, race Kubota toy cars customized with Crayola accessories and take photos with kid-sized Kubota-branded race cars and trucks thanks to Kubota's NASCAR partners Trackhouse and ThorSport Racing, plus more activities, To kick off the limited time event, Kubota and Crayola will host a grand opening event featuring live pit crew demonstrations from Kubota's NASCAR partner Trackhouse Racing. At this free-to-the-public event, kids will get to test their own pit crew skills to see if they have what it takes. Kid-friendly challenges include simulated tire changing relays, gas refill speed tests, tire obstacle courses, and more. In addition to coming to Orlando from May 25 - June 18, The Raceway Makeover by Kubota takeover will tour throughout 2023, making additional pit stops at Crayola Experience locations in Chandler, Ariz. (June 29-July 30); Easton, Pa. (Aug. 10-Sept. 5) and Plano, Texas (Nov. 14-Jan. 2, 2024). To learn more about the Raceway Makeover National Tour by Kubota at Crayola Experience and other partnership activities including at-home crafts and coloring pages at CrayolaExperience.com/Kubota and Crayola.com; and classroom activities and educational content, visit CrayolaExperience.com/Kubota. 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.

Summer heats up at LEGOLAND Florida in Winter Haven with Red, White & BOOM! Red, White & BOOM! features Bricktastic Fourth of July celebration at LEGOLAND Florida Resort. During the day families can Enjo Daily from July 2 - 4, families can enjoy lots of fun activities, and a DJ Dance party that will have everybody on their feet. Then when the sun goes down, everyone can experience an unforgettable fireworks display as 3D LEGO bricks illuminate the sky! Find your seat early to catch the sunset over beautiful Lake Eloise before the show begins while enjoying some of the limited-time food offerings only available during the celebration. Special 3D firework viewing glasses will be provided which transform the fireworks into LEGO bricks. ​ All Red, White & BOOM! activities are included in the cost of admission to LEGOLAND Florida Resort. Special Independence Day Activities LEGO Flag Build MINILAND Scavenger Hunt DJ Dance Party Fireworks Pre-show And, of course, FIREWORKS! To find out more check out the official website. 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.

Enjoy world-class coasters, electrifying entertainment and more during extended summer hours. Great News! Summer Nights is returning to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay for 2023. Starting May 26 through until until August 6, Busch Gardens are celebrating all summer long with extended park hours, all-new entertainment, and fireworks on select days during Summer Nights! Plus, save up to 50% on Tickets, Fun Cards, and Annual Passes with the theme parks Memorial Sale happening now. As the sun goes down, the party heats up at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay during Summer Nights. Explore the park after dark with extended park hours every night. Dance the night away at themed party zones throughout the park, take on Florida’s top thrill rides in the dark and enjoy electrifying entertainment throughout the night. Cirque Electric Back by popular demand, this revamped acrobatic show brings all-new music to the Stanleyville Theater for the summer! Witness the extraordinary talent of cirque-style performers undertaking edge-of-your-seat feats alongside an electric ensemble of dancers. Gwazi Beats You won’t want to miss this atmospheric show returning for summer! With a combination of drums, dancers, and stilt walkers, this pulse-pounding display of music and dance will leave you wanting more. Icons New for 2023, step into the world of musical icons with a new review show at Dragon Fire Grill. Featuring live performances of fan-favorite hits inspired by musical legends, this show will have guests singing and dancing in their seat. Icons starts June 11th. Turn It Up! Remix This popular award-winning ice show returns to the Moroccan Palace Theater with beloved original and all-new routines. Talented skaters, stunning video and projection elements demonstrate the power and beauty of living life to the fullest. 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.

It’s almost time for the most Florida Day Ever Y’all! Mark it on ya calendars now, Gatorpalozza is back at Gatorland! Listen up carefully ya'll, Gatorland, the “Alligator Capital of the World,” will once again be hosting the popular Gatorpalooza this year on Saturday May 20, and Sunday May 21. Gatorpalooza is included with park admission, and includes live music, specialty food and craft vendors, artisans, family fun, games, appearances by the Gatorland Vlog Team and, of course, all the alligators, animals, and awesomeness that a day at Gatorland has to offer!! “We are so excited to host our Gatorpalooza festival again for the 4th year, and roll out Gatorland’s unique style of fun and excitement during this special weekend event,” said Mark McHugh, President and CEO of Gatorland. “Gatorland is filled with more alligators than any other attraction in Florida, but it’s also filled with crazy “Florida-Style Entertainment,” too! A must see event at Gatorpalooza is the crazy, only at Gatorland, "Florida Man Challenge!" Watch as the brave and somewhat crazy competitors climb into giant inflatable Zorb balls and race through a real swamp swarming with giant alligators! It’s the kind of sporting event that makes the rest of the world shake their heads and say "Only in Florida", while everyone in Florida just shakes their heads and says, "Only at Gatorland!” Best of all, Florida Residents get half-off daily admissions at just $16.50 plus tax per adult during the entire month of May including Gatorpalooza weekend. Children ages 3-12 pay $11.50 plus tax rather than $22.99, and Seniors 60+ pay $15.99 plus tax rather than $31.98. Children 2 and under are always free. All adults must provide proof of Florida residency when purchasing admission tickets at the gate. For more information, visit gatorland.com. Gatorland is a 110-acre theme park combining Old Florida charm with exciting experiences, exhibits, and entertainment. Originally opened as a roadside attraction in 1949, the park is celebrating its 74th Anniversary in 2023. This iconic park provides affordably priced family fun featuring thousands of alligators and crocodiles, breeding marsh with observation tower, popular capybara encounter, free-flight aviary, nature walk, petting zoo, educational wildlife programs, award- winning gift shop, Florida’s best train ride, Gator Gully Splash Park, on-site restaurant, and one- of-a-kind shows including Gator Jumparoo, Alligators-Legends of the Swamp, and Up-close Encounters. Popular adventure experiences inside the park include the Screamin’ Gator Zipline, Stompin’ Gator Off-Road Adventure and the brand-new Croc Rock Three-In-One Adventure. For more Gatorland information, visit online at www.gatorland.com or call 800-393-JAWS. 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.

Be afraid as Howl-O-Scream has revealed its first house for this years Halloween event at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay! Busch Gardens Tama Bay have announced a brand new house for this years Howl-O-Scream - D.H. Baggums, Circus of Fear. Come one, come all, to the most terrifying show you’ve ever seen! D.H. Baggum brings you all his monstrosities that are sure to make your spine tingle and your blood run cold! As unsuspecting patrons walked the midway, D.H. would capture them and take them backstage to carry out his evil plan. as you wander the midway, watch out for D.H. and his crew. don’t get distracted by the magic— you might just be the next FREAK to take the stage! Are you brave enough to be amongst the first to experience the circus of fear? Click the link now to get tickets as low as $37.99!! Busch Gardens Howl-O-Scream returns in full force, taking over the entire park with haunted houses, scare zones, sinister shows and more. Unspeakable horror lives in every dark corner, including on Busch Gardens’ pulse-pounding thrill rides. Howl-O-Scream is bringing fear to the next level and once you’re in there’s nothing to fear but everything. Howl-O-Scream will be happening on select terrifying nights from September 8 through until October 31, 2023. Haunted Houses Dark minds have been brewing new ways to terrify those brave enough to enter our sinister haunted houses with new unsuspecting scares. Check back soon to see what will be unleashed at Howl-O-Scream 2023. Scare Zones & Unpredictable Hordes The scares are everywhere as new terrors lurk in every corner of the park. Experience screams & frights at any moment as you make your way through several scare zones. Plus, with roaming hordes, horror awaits at every twist and turn. Pulse-Pounding Attractions With exhilarating coasters and thrilling attractions, guests can take on their favorite rides in the dark in between the frights and scares of Howl-O-Scream. Bring your fears to new heights on Iron Gwazi & SheiKra, then let the adrenaline rush as you launch into the shadows of Cheetah Hunt & Tigris. Howl-O-Scream is intended for a mature audience. This event contains intense adult content such as violence, gore, and blood. Oh yes it does... 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.

As we say goodby to 2022, it's time to look ahead to a new year, and check out all the new attractions and experiences coming to Central Florida's Theme Parks in 2023. Here in Orlando we have so much to look forward to in 2023, with new attractions planned for every theme park in the area! Quickly looking back first, 2022 saw Walt Disney World continuing the 50th Anniversary Celebrations, plus of course it was the 40th Anniversary of EPCOT, and the big news of 2022 was the opening of Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, while SeaWorld Orlando opened Ice Breaker, and Busch Gardens opened Iron Gwazi, plus we welcomed an oinktastic Peppa Pig Theme Park to LEGOLAND Florida Resort too. Yes, 2022 gave us quite a few new attractions, but it looks like 2023 is going to be a much bigger year at Central Florida's theme parks with some very exciting new attractions getting ready to make their debut in the year ahead. Of course, timelines are subject to change, but as of right now, visitors, and locals will have lots of new experiences to look forward to enjoying in 2023, from new coasters, family attractions, and more! New Additions Coming To Central Florida Theme Parks In 2023 Walt Disney World Tron Lightcycle Run Park: Magic Kingdom Expected Opening: April 2023 It's hard to believe that TRON Lightcycle Run has been under construction for over five years now, and while the attraction was due to open for the start of the big 50th Anniversary Celebrations, it looks likely that the ride will reopening just about the same time that the anniversary celebrations are ending in April 2023. TRON Lightcycle Run is of course going to be the new year's headline new attraction at Walt Disney World, and yes we have been waiting forever to ride it, but its still very exciting to finally know that we will entering the grid in Aril next year! When the ride is ready to go, guests can look forward to climbing aboard their very own Lightcycle and racing against the Grid’s most menacing Programs, crossing through energy gates as well as thrilling twists and turns. The attraction will also have the distinction of being the fastest at Walt Disney World when it opens, reaching a top speed of 60 MPH. Journey of Water - Inspired by Moana Park: EPCOT Expected Opening: Late 2023 Moana fans, get excited! Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana is set to open in late 2023. Walt Disney World first announced back in 2019 that the first ever attraction anywhere in the world based on the Walt Disney Studios hit film Moana would be coming to EPCOT here in Orlando. This new addition to the park will be a walkthrough attraction allowing guests to interact with magical, living water in a beautiful and inspiring setting that includes fountains, waterfalls, and more. Of course, characters and more from the Moana film will feature heavily in the attraction, with Te Fiti being a part of the future attraction, standing at 15-16 feet tall, containing over 180 feet of vines Work on this exciting new attraction is ongoing, but Disney have confirmed that the attraction will officially be opening at EPCOT before the end of the year, in late 2023, with the attraction located in the World Nature neighborhood of EPCOT. Dreamer's Point Park: EPCOT Expected Opening: Late 2023 Another exciting and much anticipated new addition to EPCOT coming in late 2023 is Dreamer's Point featuring Walt The Dreamer. This beautiful new area of the park will include lush gardens that guests can explore as well as a newly commissioned statue of Walt Disney, called Walt The Dreamer, the statue of Walt will sit in the shadow of Spaceship Earth. Dreamer’s Point will be located in the World Celebration neighborhood at EPCOT, and will also be home to Communicore Hall and Communicore Plaza, the new home for festivals at EPCOT. New Nighttime Spectacular Park: EPCOT Expected Opening: Late 2023 Walt Disney World announced earlier this year that the current nighttime spectacular at EPCOT, Harmonious, would be replaced by an entirely new 100 Years of Wonder nighttime spectacular in 2023. We knew “Harmonious” would be replaced in 2023. This was a very surprising announcement considering that Harmonious only debuted in 2021 as part of the resort's 50th Anniversary Celebrations. While no information at all has been revealed what the new show will include, Disney have confirmed that the giant barges that are part of the Harmonious show will be torn down to make way for the new nighttime show. Figment Meet & Greet Park: EPCOT Expected Opening: 2023 It was announced that the much loved Figment Meet and Greet will be returning to Walt Disney World resort in 2023! This much loved and very lively purple dragon still stands as the mascot of EPCOT four decades after the park first opened, and guests will soonhave the opportunity to meet him when visiting EPCOT. We don’t have an opening date yet, but you can expect to find him at the Imagination Pavilion in World Celebration by the end of 2023! Hatbox Ghost Park: Magic Kingdom Expected Opening: Late 2023 Earlier this year we got word that a happy haunt from the West Coast will be materializing at Magic Kingdom’s Haunted Mansion sometime next year. While guests can enjoy this classic Disney attraction on both coasts, it’s known that Disneyland and Magic Kingdom have slightly different ride experiences. Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion is known for the Hatbox Ghost and now Magic Kingdom guests will soon be able to visit him in Liberty Square, too! Haunted Mansion opened with the Magic Kingdom on October 1, 1971, so seeing a piece of Disneyland make its way to Orlando is sure to have those 999 happy haunts excited! Happily Ever After Park: Magic Kingdom Expected Opening: Late 2023 Just like the nighttime spectacular Harmonious at EPCOT, Disney's much hyped nighttime fireworks and projection show Enchanted at the Magic Kingdom will also be ending after only a short run. The most surprising news is that the much better received show Happily Ever After that Enchanted replaced will be coming back, and will be even better than before as the show will be receiving an update, so yeah, it's a new attraction for 2023!! Plus, as Disney is celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Walt Disney Company, we could even see a few surprise additions to mark such a major milestone for the company! What we do know is that with so many openings in coming year, we’re in for a great big beautiful tomorrow at Walt Disney World Resort! Toy Story Roundup Rodeo BBQ Restaurant Park: Hollywood Studios Expected Opening: Spring 2023 Toy Story Roundup Rodeo BBQ is coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios in Spring 2023. The newest sit-down restaurant in Hollywood Studios is being added to Andy’s backyard in Toy Story Land, this unique, fun, family-friendly dining experience, guests will enjoy delicious barbecue fare while surrounded by a kaleidoscope of toys, games, and playsets that Andy has brought together to create his one-of-a-kind rodeo. Stepping into the lobby and waiting area, guests will experience first-hand what it feels like to be one of Andy’s honorary toys, before progressing into two larger dining room spaces where Andy’s rodeo takes place. Here, the rodeo will be in full swing, with the western town and train station playsets mixing with surprising, playful details, like some fan-favorite Pixar characters as they’ve never been seen before! Plus The Walt Disney Company begins celebrating 100 years in 2023, and while most of the celebrations are concentrated in Disneyland, special experiences hat have yet to be anounced are planned for Walt Disney World throughout the year. In addition, Walt Disney World will introduce storybook sweet treats and dreamy desserts at The Cake Bake Shop by Gwendolyn Rogers, a new table service restaurant and bakery that’s sure to delight. Opening at Disney’s BoardWalk in 2023, this restaurant will offer both savory and dessert menus, along with afternoon tea service. Universal Orlando Resort Get ready to go bananas at Universal Orlando as a new Minions Land, complete with family attraction and themed cafe, and as yet unannounced surprise additions is coming to Universal Studios Florida in summer 2023. Illumination’s Villain-Con Minion Blast Park: Universal Studios Florida Expected Opening: Summer 2023 The minions are going to be taking over Universal Orlando in the summer of 2023 as the resort is set to open an all-new attraction: Illumination’s Villain-Con Minion Blast. The new family attraction will be an interactive blaster-game experience which guests will walk through on a moving walkway which will combine innovative screen technology, state-of-the-art gaming interactivity and elaborate physical sets to create a unique, game-based adventure. Minion's Themed Cafe Park: Universal Studios Florida Expected Opening: Summer 2023 While not much is know about the new Minion's theme cafe, we do know it will be taking over the former Universal Monsters Cafe space next to the new under construction Illumination’s Villain-Con Minion Blast. SeaWorld Orlando Pipeline: The Surf Coaster Park: SeaWorld Orlando Expected Opening: Spring 2023 Pipeline is a first-of-its-kind surf coaster coming to SeaWorld here in Orlando in Spring 2023. Youll experience the rush of launching 110 feet up and sensing every bank and curve as though you’re really riding the waves, thanks to an inventive harness that keeps you secure while giving you unparalleled freedom of movement. When it opens early next year Pipeline: The Surf Coaster will reach top speeds of around 60 mph. Each rider will get the “rush of cutting through waves” as they race up to heights of 110 feet in the air along 2,950 feet of track. Pipeline will feature a unique surfboard ride vehicle will give riders an immersive experience when their seats rise and fall to mimic the sensation of riding on a wave. Riders will encounter the rush of hanging loose on a massive wave while in a standing position as the coaster sends them through several gnarly twists and turns with five airtime movements and an innovative 'wave curl' inversion. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Serengeti Flyer Park: Busch Gardens Tampa Expected Opening: Spring 2023 Busch Gardens Tampa will introduce a swinging new attraction 2023, and when the new ride swings into action in Spring 2023, Serengeti Flyer will be the world’s tallest and fastest ride of its kind, a screamin’ swing. With each swing, riders will soar higher and higher above Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s expansive 65-acre Serengeti Plain while experiencing multiple negative-G moments before plunging back toward the Earth. Serengeti Flyer will feature twin dueling arms that soar progressively higher reaching speeds of 68 mph and a maximum height of 135 feet at the ride’s peak. Guests will be seated back-to-back in rows of 10 across two gondolas, allowing for 40 guests to experience the ride at once. LEGOLAND Florida Pirate River Quest Park: LEGOLAND Florida Expected Opening: January 12, 2023 Pirate River Quest will be Central Florida's first new attraction to open in 2023 when it officially opens on January 12. Originally scheduled for 2022, the attraction was delayed due to issues caused by Hurricane Ian. On this all-new attraction, captain-driven boats will navigate the natural passageways of Lake Eloise and the historic Cypress Gardens. The quest to uncover the lost treasure of Captain Redbeard of this family-friendly boat ride unfolds brick by brick with a variety of exciting sequences that tell the tale of a rowdy LEGO pirate crew, a troop of mischievous monkeys, and even a fearsome Kraken.

Orlando’s largest theme park food festival runs from February 3 – May 7 at SeaWorld Orlando, and guests will get to taste flavors from around the world while strolling between award-winning attractions and incredible animal presentations. Art this years Seven Seas Food Festival, foodies and families alike will find more than 200 food and drink offerings inspired by cultures from around the world at international marketplaces scattered throughout the park, showcasing foods from Italy, Ireland, Brazil, Germany, Asia, and beyond. Set Sail on a Taste Adventure Oceans of flavor and fun are waiting at SeaWorld. From foodies to families, everyone will find tasty delights among more than 200 distinct offerings. Explore more than 50 fresh global cuisine choices to pair with over 75 refreshing wine and cocktail selections, including more than 75 craft brews. Revitalize your taste buds as you share this fan favorite event on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, sip and sample your way around the world with exciting flavors and local craft beers. Enjoy Live Big Name Music Add a taste of rock, country, Latin, or throwback sounds at the live music shows, and enjoy even more diverse entertainment and surprises at special times like Mardi Gras, St. Patrick’s Day, and Cinco de Mayo. With so many exquisite flavors to top off exhilarating coasters and extraordinary animal encounters, the Seven Seas Food Festival is a voyage to stir the soul—and warm the belly! Some of the ALL-NEW food items guests can taste this year includes Parmesan Truffle Fries, Pork Belly Feijoada, Classic Reuben, Italian Beef Arancini, and Jameson Bread Pudding. Guests can also try the ALL-NEW Caribbean Moonshine Tasting booth located next to Seafire Grill, plus there are also ALL-NEW refreshing cocktails guests can enjoy while savoring their way around the world at this year’s Seven Seas Food Festival. In addition to all the incredible cultural culinary offerings that will be stationed around the park during the Seven Seas Food Festival, the park will introduce ALL NEW full-service menu items at Sharks Underwater Grill. The restaurant’s newest additions includes: NEW Lobster and Shrimp Cakes: Caribbean remoulade, salsa verde and rainbow green salad NEW Chicken and Shrimp Tagine: succulent slow cooked light stew of chicken, shrimp and vegetables with aromatic Mediterranean spices, jasmine rice NEW Chocolate Mousse Marquise: chocolate mousse, raspberry coulis, pecans and edible gold garnish MOUTHWATERING MENUS Sip and sample your way around the park with dishes and distinct beverages from around the world. SeaWorld’s culinary masters are turning up the flavor and inviting you to experience unique eats and distinct beverages from around the world. Discover unique Asian, Latin, European, Polynesian and North Atlantic dishes throughout the park and feature a sample of wine, specialty cocktails, and local, international, and craft brews. Culinary Marketplace Hours Thursdays and Fridays: 1:00 p.m. - Park Close Saturdays and Sundays: 12:00 p.m. - Park Close Best Way to Savor and Sip Guests will be able to discover endless combinations of food and drink offerings with a Seven Seas Food Festival Tasting Lanyard. Guests can embark on their culinary journey with a 10-sample lanyard at the price of $70 or take it up a notch with the fan favorite 15-sample lanyard for the best savings. SeaWorld Orlando Pass Members get the VIP treatment and can purchase 18 samples for the price of 15! 2023 Seven Seas Food Festival Menus 1 - Flamecraft Bar CRAFT BREWS Tupac Shaporter, Ivanhoe Brewery Strawberry Blonde Ambition, Sun Creek Brewery Tag & Release Amber Ale, Sailfish Brewing Company Crisp Apple Angry, Orchard Hard Cider Duke's Cold Nose Brown Ale, Bold City Brewery Fancy Papers Cigar, City Brewing Floridian Wheat Beer, Funky Buddha Brewery Captain Ron, Hefeweizen26° Brewing Florida Sunshine, Crooked Can Strawberry Orange Mimosa, South Beach Brewing Company Strawberry Orange Mimosa, South Beach Brewing Company Big Wave, Golden Ale Kona Brewing Co. Walking Tree IPA, Walking Tree Brewery SPECIALTY COCKTAILS Flamecraft Mule, Tito's Vodka, ginger, lime Frozen Orlando Vice, Piña Colada and Strawberry Daiquiri 2 - Smugglers CRAFT BREWS Cloud Chaser, Crooked Can Two Hearted IPA, Bells WINES MoscatoCà Montebello di Luigi Scarani, Moscato Riesling, Semi-Dry, Fulkerson Winery 3 - Caribbean Moonshine Tasting SPECIALTY COCKTAILS Marmalade Mayhem Cat 5 Coconut Passionfruit Prohibition Banana Breeze PB&C Cannonball 4 - Café De Mar NEW! Maple Hog Cinnamon roll, bacon, whiskey maple glaze SPECIALTY COCKTAILS Frozen Orlando Vice, Piña Colada and Strawberry Daiquiri Strawberry Daquiri, Flor de Caña Rum, strawberry Piña Colada, Flor de Caña Rum, pineapple, coconut WINES Peach Moscato, Tomasello Winery Sangue di Giuda Girogi Costarosa 5 - Caribbean Market REIMAGINED Smoked Jerk Chicken Slider Smoked chicken, brioche bun, pineapple slaw, cilantro NEW! Ropa Vieja Shredded beef, plantains RETURNING FAVORITE Pineapple Dream Cake Pineapple cake, cream cheese, whipped cream CRAFT BREWS Prestige Brasserie Natonale d Haiti Red Stripe Lager Beer, Desnoes & Geddes Brewery SPECIALTY COCKTAILS NEW! Island Rum Punch Bacardi light rum, dark coconut rum, orange, pineapple, cranberry NEW! Caribbean Sunset Mocktail Orange, lemonade, Sprite, grenadine 6 - All-American Market NEW! Classic Reuben Pastrami, marbled rye bread, sauerkraut, swiss cheese Lobster Mac & Cheese Sharp cheddar mac and cheese, lobster, crispy shallot, green onion NEW! Crispy Brussels Sprouts Brussels sprouts, applewood bacon vinaigrette, almonds NEW! Strawberry Shortcake A La Mode Vanilla ice cream served with yellow cake, topped with strawberry SPECIALTY COCKTAILS NEW! Southern Peach Fistful of bourbon, peach schnapps, sprite, peach, simple syrup CRAFT BREWS Goon Squad IPA, Brew Hub Bud Light, Anheuser-Busch Brewery 7 - Polynesian Market REIMAGINED Lamb Ribs Tender roasted lamb served with Hawaiian Slaw, sesame seeds, pickle red onion and a BBQ sweet & sour sauce REIMAGINED Ahi Tuna Poke Nachos Tortilla chips, wakame, furikake, spicy aioli, toasted sesame oil SPECIALTY COCKTAILS NEW! Frozen Polynesian Summer Captain Morgan Pineapple Rum, coconut cream, mango, pineapple CRAFT BREWS Big Wave Golden Ale, Kona Brewing Co. 8 - North Atlantic market Fish & Chips Deep-fried beer battered cod, sidewinder fries, tartar sauce, garnished with rosemary Classic Lobster Roll Brioche, tender butter lettuce, garnished with micro celery NEW! Prince Edwards Island Shrimp Fritters Prince Edward Island shrimp, succotash, fermented spicy aioli NEW! Chocolate Bailey’s Mousse Chocolate whiskey cake, Baileys Chocolate Mousse, whipped cream CRAFT BREWS Cranberry Limeade, Lone Pine Brewing Co. SPECIALTY COCKTAILS NEW!Moose Juice, Canadian Club whisky, raspberry, cranberry, lemonade 9 - Coaster Cocktails NEW! Pipeline, Henricks gin, Tito's vodka, Bacardi rum, peach schnapps, orange juice, pineapple, grenadine Kraken, Tito's vodka, Midori, green apple, pineapple juice Mako, Milagro tequila, pineapple, blueberry, lime sour Ice Breaker, Spiced rum, passion fruit, lemonade, Sprite 10 - Sweet Sips NEW! Raz Dazzle Cupcake Vanilla cupcake, raspberry filling, vanilla frosting, raspberry NEW! Coco Loco Cupcake Chocolate cupcake, chocolate filling, chocolate frosting, chocolate hard shell BOOZY CUPCAKES (CONTAINS ALCOHOL) NEW! Island Dream Cupcake Pineapple cupcake, Malibu frosting NEW! Orange Bliss Cupcake Orange cupcake, Grand Marnier frosting WINES Riesling White Wine, Chateau Ste. Michelle Peach Moscato Fruit Wine, Tomasello Winery Moscato d'Asti Sparkling Wine, Risata Wines Sangue di Giuda Sparkling Wine, Giorgi Costarosa Oltrepò 11 - Italian market NEW! Burrata & Tomato Heirloom tomato, fresh burrata, modena balsamic, extra virgin olive oil, Ciabatta toast NEW! Italian Beef Arancini Arancini served atop San Marzano tomato sauce, garnished with fresh basil Palermo Fontina Cheese Meatballs Homemade meatballs with Fontina cheese and fresh herbs in Pomodoro sauce garnished with Garlic panzito Italian Cannoli Mascarpone vanilla cream, cherry and pistachio crumbs WINES Italian Pilz, Ology Sangue di Giuda, Giorgi Costarosa NEW! Aperol Spritz, Aperol Processo 12 - España WINES Cava Brut, Bodegas Pazo De Villarei Abadia Do Seixo, Bodegas Pazo De Villarei Vendimia Seleccionada, ,Vega Del Rayo Cermeno Vedimia Seleccionada Covitoro Bodegas 13 - Salted Rims SPECIALTY COCKTAILS Jalapeño Margarita, Jalapeño tequila, Triple Sec, lime sour Strawberry Margarita, Rock N Roll strawberry tequila, Triple Sec, strawberry lime sour Watermelon Margarita, Milagro Tequila, Triple Sec, watermelon, lime sour Smoked Bloody Mary, Tito's Vodka, smoked tomato juice, siracha, horseradish, worcestershire, salt 14 - Mediterranean market REIMAGINED Moroccan Grilled Lamb Chop Boursin whipped mashed potatoes served with tzatziki sauce, micro celery garnish NEW! Parmesan Truffle FriesGrana Padano, fresh parsley, winter white truffle oil Bay Scallop Tricolor couscous, red quinoa Baklava Flaky filo dough layered with honey drenched walnuts SPECIALTY COCKTAILS NEW! Mediterranean Sangria, Red sangria, red wine, cranberry juice, orange juice, lime SPECIALTY WINES Nemea Agiorgitiko, Lantides Winery, Greece Anosis Moschofilero, Lantides Winery, Greece 15 - Brazilian market Picanha Steak Cilantro chimichurri, three bean salad RETURNING FAVORITE Pão De Queijo Brazilian cheese bread, honey whipped butter NEW! Pork Belly Feijoada Pork belly & black bean Brazilian stew, garnished with green onions SPECIALTY COCKTAILS REIMAGINED Frozen Guava Mint Caipirinha, Cachaca, guava, mint, coconut water, lime juice WINES Reserva Malbec, Don Genaro CRAFT BREWS Brazil Loves New England, Ellipsis Brewing 16 - Asian market NEW! Gua Bao Grilled Pork Belly, steamed bao bun, pickled cucumber, shredded carrot and garnished with micro cilantro Korean Corn Dog Fish sausage, mozzarella cheese, yellow mustard, smoked ketchup NEW! Deep Fried Dumpling Asian vegetables served atop Ponzu sauce (vegetarian item) Bing Su Salted caramel ice cream topped with caramel popcorn and carmel CRAFT BREWS Asahi, Asahi Brewery SPECIALTY COCKTAILS NEW! Tokyo Rose, Shimizu no mai pure snow sake, Tito's Vodka, Triple Sec, cranberry WINES Shimizu No Mai Pure Snow Sake, Takashimizu Brewery Kobai Plum Wine, Gekkeikan 17 - Waterway Bar Pipeline Surfboard Pretzel CRAFT BREWS Dead Guy Ale, Rogue Sunrise City IPA, Sail Fish Brewing Co. Maduro Brown Ale, Cigar City Brewing Orange Blossom Pilsner, Orange Blossom Brewing Heineken Original, Heineken TurboDog, Abita Midnight Espresso, ,Motor Works Brewing Awake Coffee Blonde Ale, 3 Daughters Brewing Wicked Hazy IPA, Samuels Adams Corona Premier, Corona USA Belgian White Wheat Ale, Shock Top Beer Jai Alai Indian Pale Ale, Cigar City Brewing SPECIALTY COCKTAILS Cut Water Frozen Margarita Popsicle Cut Water Tequila Margarita Cutwater Tiki Rum Mai Tai WINES Sauvignon BlancStingray Bay 18 - Irish market NEW! Corned Beef Hash Hash brown waffle, corned beef hash, chives NEW! Guinness Beef Stew Tender beef stew with sweet potato and roasted root vegetables NEW! Jameson Bread Pudding Jameson infused bread pudding topped with Jameson Anglaise sauce CRAFT BREWS Guinness Draught, Guinness Magners Original Irish Cider, Magners SPECIALTY COCKTAILS ,Irish Cold brew Latte Jameson Cold Brew, coffee, cream, simple syrup 19 - Mama's Pretzel Kitchen CRAFT BREWS Key Lime Cider, 3 Daughters Brewing High Stepper, ,Crooked Can You're My Boy, Blue!, Brew Bus USA Tropical Hefe Hazy Wheat, 3 Daughters Brewing Luminescence, Florida Ave Brewing Rollin' Dirty, Brew Bus USA Mako Ale, Agua Mala Funky Ginger Kombucha Beer, Unity Vibration Kombucha 20 - German market RETURNING FAVORITE Bratwurst Smoked bacon and cheddar brat, pretzel bun, sauerkraut served with beer infused cheese REIMAGINED Pretzel on a Stick Choice of: chocolate, sprinkles or cinnamon sugar Apple Strudel Warm pastry filled with apple filling SPECIALTY COCKTAILS NEW! EisteeVodka, lemonade, iced tea NEW! Sparkling Strawberry Punch Mocktail, Sparkling spritzer, strawberry WINES Riesling Dry, Fulkerson Winery 21 - Beer Garden 420, Sweetwater Brewing Co. Florida Special Lager, Copper Tail Brewing Passion Wheat, JDub's Brewing Co. Wavemaker Amber Ale, Big Storm Brewery Florida Orange IPA, 3 Daughters Brewing Lager, Prestige Beer WINESGarnacha Gerberas RoséEmporio Winery 22 - Gulf Coast market NEW! Impossible Jambalaya Kidney beans, roasted red peppers, mirepoix, cajun broth RETURNING FAVORITE Bananas Foster Beignets Rum glazed bananas, powdered sugar NEW! Cajun Shrimp and Grits Cheddar stone grits, royal red shrimp, andouille sausage, roasted tomatoes, green peas SPECIALTY COCKTAILS Hurricane, Bacardi Dark Rum, passion fruit, orange and lime juices CRAFT BREWS Purple HazeAbita 23 - Mexican market NEW! Tostada de Barbacoa Guajillo Ancho Chile slow coked shredded beef, Queso Fresco, and pickled red onions garnished with onion and cilantro NEW! Taco al Pastor Mazina tortilla, chipotle ancho adobo chicken, grilled pineapple nappa cabbage, onion, and cilantro NEW! Mexican Street Corn Queso fresco with cilantro avocado crema garnished with tajin NEW! Sopapilla Chantilly cream and champurrado sauce SPECIALTY COCKTAILS NEW! Frozen Pitaya Punch Bacardi Rum, Triple Dec, dragon fruit, cranberry, lime Dos Equis Lager Especial, Dos Equis Modelo Especial, Modelo US 24 - Glacier Bar Seven Seas Bougie Doughnut Strawberry cheesecake filling, strawberry buttercream, brown sugar crumble CRAFT BREWS Toboggan Blonde Ale, Ivanhoe Park Brewing Co. Boston Lager, Samuel Adams Jai Alai India Pale Ale, Cigar City Brewing Orange Blossom Pilsner, Orange Blossom Brewing No MamesTripping, Animals Brewing Blackened Voodoo, Faubourg Brewery SPECIALTY COCKTAILS Spicy Piña Margarita, Milagro Tequila, spicy pineapple, lime sour Sparkling Mojito, Flor De Caña silver rum, club soda, mint WINES Vidal Blanc Ice Wine, Tomasello Winery LIVE Entertainment Sensational Headline Concert Series with 28 LIVE Performances SeaWorld Orlando’s Seven Seas Food Festival is not just about delicious eats and refreshing sips from around the world. The festival also features an incredible concert series guests will not want to miss. Concerts will take place every Saturday and Sunday during the festival at Bayside Stadium, and will feature a taste of Rock, Country, Latin, Hip Hop, R&B and 90s throwbacks – all included with park admission. Live concerts are held every weekend during the festival at our open-air Bayside Stadium. This year’s headliners include: February 4: En Vogue (R&B) February 5: REO Speedwagon (Rock) February 11: The Commodores (Funk & Soul) February 12: Bee Gee's & Beatles (Tribute Bands) February 18: Collective Soul (Rock) February 19: Jerry Rivera (Latin) February 25: Don McLean (Rock) February 26: Ludacris (Hip Hop) March 4: Joey Fatone & Friends (Pop) March 5: Tenille Townes March 12: Sean Kingston March 19: Hanson March 26: Eli Young Band (Country) April 8: Cory Asbury April 15: Chris Lane April 16: The Marshall Tucker Band April 22: Tito Nieves April 23: Kameron Marlowe April 29: The Commodores … and many more performers to be announced! Pop Up Festivities As part of this year's Seven Seas Food Festival, pop up mini festivals will be happening too! MARDI GRAS SELECT DATES, FEB 16 - 26 (excluding Feb. 20 and 22) POP-UP PARADE – The Wild Arctic Plaza will come to life as entertainers, bead captains, stilt walkers, and musicians bring the Mardi Gras spirit to SeaWorld during this special pop-up parade. Select times from 12:30 - 6 p.m. LIVE MUSIC – Immerse yourself in the music of New Orleans as our live band brings Cajun and jazz classics to Orlando. Select times from 12:30 - 6 p.m. STREET PARTY – The sights and sounds of Bourbon Street will take over Wild Arctic Plaza with a DJ, street performers, and physically distant dance party. Select times from 12:30 - 6 p.m. GULF COAST FLAVORS – Enjoy classic Gulf Coast flavors as part of our Seven Seas Food Festival including beignets, po’ boys, and southern libations. 1:00 p.m. to park close. ST. PATRICK'S DAY CELEBRATION MARCH 9 - 12 and 16 - 19 STREETS OF GREEN – Make your way to the Irish Market Plaza at select times to see lively entertainers, amazing stilt walkers, and more. Select times from 12:30 - 6 p.m. TIMELESS TUNES – Lose yourself in Irish melodies as traditional musicians bring their beautiful sounds to Orlando throughout the day. Select times from 12:30 - 6 p.m. TASTES OF IRELAND – Take your Seven Seas Food Festival voyage to the Emerald Isle for classic recipes like corned beef hash and toast the day with a Guinness Irish Stout. See what’s new on the menu. 11:30 a.m. to park close. CINCO DE MAYO Select dates, April 27- May 7 Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at SeaWorld Orlando with authentic music, delicious Mexican cuisine, and festive entertainment as part of our Seven Seas Food Festival.

Brad Paisley, Riley Green, The Head and the Heart, Shovels & Rope, and Amanda Shires have all been confirmed for this year's Tampa Pig Jig 2023 Get ready — things are heating up this October! Tampa Bay's premier philanthropic community event, the Tampa Pig Jig, have just announced the arrest lineup for this year's 12th annual Pig Jig!! Tampa Pig Jig will welcome three-time GRAMMY-Award winner Brad Paisley to Julian B. Lane Park on Saturday, October 21. Multi-platinum singer/songwriter Riley Green, indie folk artists The Head And The Heart, folk duo Shovels & Rope, and GRAMMY Award-winning singer/songwriter Amanda Shires join him in the lineup. The Tampa Pig Jig has become one of Tampa's favorite fall events combining live music, games, a silent auction, and delicious food and drinks into one fun-filled day. A group of local men founded the Tampa Pig Jig to support their friend fighting against FSGS, a rare kidney disease. Kidney disease affects more than 1 in 7 adults in the U.S., and Nephrotic Syndrome, which includes FSGS, is one of the most severe and debilitating forms. Currently, there is no cure. Since its inception, the Tampa Pig Jig has helped NephCure increase funding for critical research, growing from just three clinical trials in 2011 to nearly 60 now underway. As it enters its twelfth year, the nonprofit event has raised more than $5 million and inspired events in San Jose (Silicon Valley Pig Jig), Colorado Springs (Rocky Mountain Pig Jig), and Staten Island (1st Annual Staten Island Pig Jig). Brad Paisley has earned his place in country music history as one of the genre's most talented and decorated male solo artists. For more than 20 years, his songwriting and unmatched showmanship have won him numerous awards, including three GRAMMYs, two American Music Awards, 15 Academy of Country Music Awards, and 14 Country Music Association Awards, including a highly coveted Entertainer of the Year honor and recognition as the most successful CMA Award co-host in history, alongside Carrie Underwood, for 11 consecutive years. A member of the Grand Ole Opry since 2001, Paisley has written 21 of his 25 No. 1 hits and, in 2008, became the first artist to achieve ten consecutive Billboard Country Airplay No. 1 singles. The superstar's past works have amassed nearly 5 billion career streams. Riley Green's musical perspective has been hailed as "Drinks-in-the-air Nineties Country at an Alabama vs. Auburn tailgate," and that is just the type of energy fans have come to expect. Raised on the sounds of traditional Country, Bluegrass, and Southern Gospel music, the Jacksonville, AL native learned the spirit of songwriting and performing at a young age while spending time with his grandfather, Bufford Green, who ran the Golden Saw Music Hall. He fittingly shares co-writing credits posthumously alongside his two grandfathers on the 2x Platinum-certified "I Wish Grandpas Never Died." His debut album Different 'Round Here (BMLG Records), featured the Platinum-certified hit No. 1 "There Was This Girl," and his Behind the Bar collection with Gold-certified "If It Wasn't For Trucks" and We Out Here: Live followed as the 2020 ACM Awards New Male Artist of the Year has "brought Country back to its roots (Whiskey Riff). His collaboration with Thomas Rhett on "Half Of Me" earned Green his second No. 1 as he continues to deliver tracks directly to his loyal following, including his new single "Different 'Round Here (Feat. Luke Combs)." Acclaimed Seattle band, The Head And The Heart is fresh off the release of their fifth studio album, Every Shade of Blue, and a headlining North American Tour. Known for their introspective lyrics, the band's 2011 self-titled debut album was certified Gold and included instant classics such as "Rivers and Roads," "Lost in My Mind," and "Down in the Valley." 2013's Let's Be Still and 2016's Signs of Light settled into the top 10 of The Billboard 200 album chart, with Signs of Light securing the No. 1 position on Rock Album charts, scoring the band's first No. 1 on Alternative radio with "All We Ever Knew" and also holding the No. 1 spot at AAA for nine straight weeks. The Head And The Heart have achieved both commercial and critical success, earning recognition as one of the leading bands in the indie folk genre. Shovels & Rope's visceral, bold, and at times deeply personal album Manticore takes aim at idol worship, homelessness, social justice, the experience of fierce parental love, and marital strife. The album is another example of the raw and gritty songwriting that has earned artists Michael Trent and Cary Ann Hearst a dedicated and loyal fanbase. The duo released O' Be Joyful more than ten years (2012) ago to critical acclaim. In the decade that followed, Shovels & Rope released six full-length albums, three collaborative covers albums (Busted Jukebox Volumes 1-3), a curated music festival in their hometown of Charleston, SC (High Water), a musical film (Shovels & Rope: The Movie) and countless dynamic live performances all over the planet. GRAMMY Award-winning singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Amanda Shires has made an extraordinary career out of pursuing her deepest instincts and passions. Since getting her start playing fiddle with the legendary Texas Playboys at the young age of 15, she has brought her nuanced songwriting and cutting-edge originality to a series of critically acclaimed solo albums. Shires is a founder of the super group The Highwomen, whose members include Maren Morris, Natalie Hemby, and Brandi Carlile, and is also a member of GRAMMY Award-winning Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit. Tickets for the 2023 Tampa Pig Jig go on sale this Friday, May 19, at 10 a.m. and start at $125 for general admission. This year, the Tampa Pig Jig has unveiled the Tito's Handmade Vodka Stillhouse, an exclusive Tito's tent area complete with lounge seating, cooling misters, and interactive experiences to sip, sit and mingle with friends. Stillhouse tickets are $275 and include entry into the event, complimentary Tito's Vodka drinks, a meal of choice from the event's incredible lineup of Food Row vendors, private bathrooms, and tent access. These tickets are limited, so early purchase is recommended. Children 10 and under are free and receive the same event access as the accompanying adult. To purchase tickets, inquire about event sponsorship, become a volunteer, or for general event information, please visit tampapigjig.com. The Tampa Pig Jig is an annual fundraiser event hosted on downtown Tampa's beautiful waterfront featuring live music, great food, a corporate BBQ competition, drinks and games. The event benefits NephCure Kidney International, the only nonprofit organization committed to supporting research, improving treatment and finding a cure for the debilitating kidney disease, FSGS (Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis) and Nephrotic Syndrome. Since its founding, the Tampa Pig Jig has raised more than $5 million, with proceeds benefiting NephCure. The Tampa Pig Jig was founded by Old Florida Federation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization made up of several local Tampa Bay gentlemen. 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