It’s baaaaack! Walt Disney World are bringing back a fan favourite treat! Disney foodies rejoice! Walt Disney World have announced that starting today, the Croissant Doughnut, has returned to EPCOT, with a new home at Connections Café. Yes, Cronuts, are finally back at EPCOT. Stop by to get your fix of cinnamon-sugary deliciousness soon!! For the very latest news and information from Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date on our socials, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, your free guide to Orlando. Planning your next vacation? Check out Top Villas, offering the best vacation homes, in the best resorts. Enquire or book online. Top Villas guarantee the very best rates on all luxury villas, condos & townhouses. Please Note: We are supported by our advertisers via digital ads, sponsored content, and affiliate links. Articles may be paid for, or contain affiliate links where we could earn money if you purchase products or services via a link our site

Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month celebrations begin September 15 at Walt Disney World! From spotting Bruno in the Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade to meet and greets with Mirabel, learn more about all the ways you can celebrate at War Disney World! Walt Disney World Resort is gearing up to celebrate Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month, with new offerings that you and your familia can enjoy during the festivities – and beyond! This year's celebration begins Sept. 15 and ends Oct. 15, 2023, and the exciting news is that we now know when a fantastical member of the Familia Madrigal arrives at Magic Kingdom. On Sept. 15, Mirabel, from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Encanto,” will begin meeting friends from all over the world in her magical Casita. This character greeting will extend beyond Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month and will be available year-round. So exciting! And speaking of the Familia Madrigal, Mirabel’s uncle, Bruno, – yes, we are talking about him – will be part of the Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade, also at Magic Kingdom starting Sept. 15. Alongside Bruno, beloved friends like Miguel from “Coco,” Princess Elena of Avalor and José Carioca will make their way throughout the park. ¡Qué alegría! ¡Que empiece la música! We can’t celebrate our cultura y tradiciones without music and to kick off the month, there’ll be plenty to make you dance and sing! This year during the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival presented by CORKCICLE, you can enjoy an all-star musical lineup as part of the Eat to the Beat Concert Series presented by Florida Blue Medicare, which includes the most Hispanic talent to EVER hit the America Gardens Theatre stage: Monsieur Periné – Sept. 15, 2023 Raul Acosta and Oro Sólido – Sept. 16-17, 2023 Bacilos – Sept. 18, 2023 Los Amigos Invisibles – Sept. 22-24, 2023 Latin Ambition – Sept. 27-28, 2023 All performances will take place at 5:30 p.m., 6:45 p.m. and 8 p.m. This gives you plenty of time to enjoy the park, food and beverages, as well as the amazing music, during your visit to EPCOT. Stroll through Disney Springs to find live entertainment and dazzling displays from talented Hispanic and Latin American artists. Disney Springs Art Walk: A Canvas of Expression Miércoles Mágicos at Disney Springs Drey-C at Waterside Stage Comida and More! This year, the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival features several Hispanic and Latin dishes at Global Marketplaces throughout the park, including Charcuterie in a Cup from Spain, the Pão de Queijo from Brazil, and the Guava Cake with whipped cream and coconut from Shimmering Sips Hosted by CORKCICLE. All are deliciosos! Check the full menu for all of the Global Marketplaces during the festival and start planning your must-tastes! You can also indulge in treats across Walt Disney World Parks and Resorts. Check Disney Parks Blog for the official Foodie Guide to Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month available September 7. Art and Cultura Hispanic and Latin American cultures are full of art of all types – paintings, pottery, graphics, film and more. Each country has its own art forms that weave together to form a tapestry of diversity. Here are some of the ways Walt Disney World will celebrate these rich traditions. In honor of the month and available year-round, the Disney Springs Art Walk will welcome TRATOS, a Miami-based Cuban couple, who will live paint their art this September. Guests at Disney’s Animal Kingdom can learn to draw Dante from Disney/Pixar’s “Coco” and hear about a featured Hispanic animator at The Animation Experience at Conservation Station. Disney Resort hotel guests can also view Movies Under the Stars. Look for movies inspired by Latin America, like “Encanto” and “Coco,” which will be shown on select nights during the month. Keep the Celebración Going The excitement doesn’t stop in October! Disney Springs is home to a variety of Hispanic-owned specialty shops and eateries. From dining at Jaleo by José Andrés and Frontera Cocina to perusing Crystal Arts by Arribas Brothers, there is so much to explore! Plus, merchandise that pays homage to Disney’s Hispanic and Latin American-inspired characters will also be available. Using Walt Disney World transportation? See if you’re gliding alongside the Familia Madrigal on the Skyliner or riding with Miguel on a bus. Character murals on vehicle exteriors add an extra sprinkle of pixie dust! If you like shopping, new merchandise will arrive in time for the festivities, with items from beloved films like Disney/Pixar’s “Coco” and Disney Animation’s “Encanto” for the celebration and beyond. And this is just the beginning! More offerings will be announced soon. Remember that to experience any in-park offerings, you must have a valid theme park admission and may need a theme park reservation for the park you are visiting on the same date. 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. 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Have you ever had a dream that you wish will come true? If you’ve ever stood at the foot of Cinderella Castle and wished to be able to stay in the coveted Cinderella Castle Suite, we have just the thing for you! The wonderful Give Kids The World Village, an 89-acre nonprofit resort in Kissimmee that provides critically ill children and their families with week-long wish vacations at no cost, have unveiled a chance for one lucky winner and three guests to enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime Magical Celebration Vacation Package featuring a one-night stay in the Cinderella Castle Suite, located inside the iconic Cinderella Castle, four stories above the Magic Kingdom Park in Walt Disney World Resort. From today, August 16, 2023 through October 16, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. ET, Disney fans can visit http://give.gktw.org/castle to enter for the chance to be treated like royalty during this unique fairy tale experience. But there’s more to the prize package than just one enchanted evening; the package also includes domestic round-trip coach airfare; a two-night stay in a standard room at a Deluxe Disney Resort hotel; 3-day theme park tickets with Park Hopper Option; a $500 Disney gift card for the winner; and breakfast at Cinderella’s Royal Table! Behind the Cinderella Castle’s glowing stained glass windows, the Cinderella Castle Suite is a study in opulence. Designed to resemble a 17th century French chateau, the ornately-decorated suite features coffered ceilings, an antique limestone fireplace, elaborate mosaics and murals, and luxurious furnishings fit for a princess or prince…plus a gilded clock stuck permanently at 11:59 p.m. – since Cinderella’s magic spell ended at midnight in the movie. Prize package recipients are not the only ones who will come away with cherished memories for a lifetime. Proceeds from this chance to win will benefit Give Kids The World Village, an 89-acre, whimsical nonprofit resort in Central Florida that provides critically ill children and their families with week-long wish vacations at no cost. From life’s simple pleasures to the stuff that dreams are made of, every wish family is treated to an all-inclusive experience including transportation; accommodations; all meals and snacks; donated theme park tickets to Walt Disney World Resort and other area attractions; nightly entertainment; daily gifts; and nonstop fun at the Village, a remarkable storybook destination of its own – featuring an array of accessible rides and attractions. Since 1986, more than 188,000 wish families from all 50 states and 77 countries have been welcomed to the Village to laugh together, play together, and create unforgettable memories away from hospital stays and medical treatments. “We are so grateful to our friends at Walt Disney World Resort for their tremendous generosity,” said Give Kids The World President & CEO Pamela Landwirth. “Their support helps ensure that we will continue our legacy of creating happiness, promoting optimism, and inspiring hope for the precious wish families we serve; and what a truly magical way of making that possible!” To learn more about Give Kids The World Village, to sign up to volunteer, or to make a donation, visit http://www.gktw.org. For the very latest news and information from Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date on our socials, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, your free guide to Orlando. Planning your next vacation? Check out Top Villas, offering the best vacation homes, in the best resorts. Enquire or book online. Top Villas guarantee the very best rates on all luxury villas, condos & townhouses. Please Note: We are supported by our advertisers via digital ads, sponsored content, and affiliate links. Articles may be paid for, or contain affiliate links where we could earn money if you purchase products or services via a link our site

As we begin to look forward to the slightly cooler days of fall here in Orlando, Lake Nona has revealed a packed calendar of special events for fall and winter, including the return of Lake Nona's signature holiday event, Oh, What Fun! Lake Nona offers a wide-variety of entertainment, and leisure activities, including a rich event schedule of signature events throughout the year, including holiday celebrations, sports and entertainment festivals, art fairs and more. This fall and winter highlights include Oktoberfest with German cuisine, beer, live music, themed entertainment, and more. Plus the Lake Nona Graveyard Smash,includes spooky entertainment, trick or treat stations, inflatable courses, face paint, and more. December features Oh, What Fun! Holiday Festival with cirque shows, snow days, Christmas carnivals, and more. Oktoberfest September 30 Prost! Oktoberfest is returning to the Lake Nona Town Center with German cuisine, beer, live music, themed entertainment, photo-ops, games, and the annual Stein Hoisting competition. Pumpkin Carving Workshop October 12 Hosted at Lake Nona’s Dockside, unleash your creative potential with an instructor led pumpkin carving workshop by world renowned pumpkin carver, Paul Dever! The cost of this class includes personal pumpkin carving tool set that you can bring home for future carving! (a $30 value) Murder Mystery Dinner October 13 Want to solve a murder? On this Friday the 13th, join us at Dockside Lake Nona for our Murder Mystery Dinner, a fully immersive experience with costumes, clues, and crime. Dinner and a welcome drink will be provided to kick off the mysterious night ahead. Town Harvest October 14 Lake Nona’s Town Harvest kicks off the autumn season with a pumpkin patch and decorating station, live country music, and a tractor photo-op. Not to mention, come grab some fall themed treats and enjoy one of our specialty drinks! Graveyard Smash October 28 Come to the Lake Nona Graveyard Smash, as it’s time to celebrate Halloween with spooky entertainment, trick or treat stations, inflatable courses, face paint, and thrilling music. This event will definitely give you chills! Home of the Brave Veterans Day Celebration November 11 Home of the Brave, returns on Saturday, Nov. 11 in Lake Nona Town Center to honor local service men and women. Kick-off the special night of honor, remembrance and gratitude with the Honors Ceremony featuring an Honor Guard presentation, singers and musicians, special guests and local elected officials, followed by the Patriotic Parachute Team, illuminated by red and blue flares, descending from the sky. Oh, What Fun! December 7-24 It’s the most wonderful time of the year here in Lake Nona! Kicking off the Oh, What Fun! Holiday Festival with a Hannukah celebration on Dec. 7, celebrate the season with nightly entertainment of cirque shows, snow days, Christmas carnivals, and more. Be sure to not miss out on Santa’s Cottage sing-along and photo experience full of gingerbread, fun, and holiday cheer. Join us and treat yourself to the many tasty sweets & treats featured at each event. Be sure to check back for more details on these awesome events as we get them! For the very latest news and information from Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date on our socials, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, your free guide to Orlando. Planning your next vacation? Check out Top Villas, offering the best vacation homes, in the best resorts. Enquire or book online. Top Villas guarantee the very best rates on all luxury villas, condos & townhouses. Please Note: We are supported by our advertisers via digital ads, sponsored content, and affiliate links. Articles may be paid for, or contain affiliate links where we could earn money if you purchase products or services via a link our site

Wednesday, August 15 is National Roller Coaster Day and there is nowhere better to celebrate roller coasters than the theme park capital of the world, right here in Orlando. National Roller Coaster Day is on Wednesday August 16, and where better to enjoy the ups, downs, and thrills of National Roller Coaster Day than on the amazing coasters here in Orlando, and throughout Central Florida. From the thrills of Iron Gwazi at Busch Gardens Tampa, to the final day of operations for kiddie coaster Flying School at LEGOLAND Florida, to Walt Disney World's newest coaster Tron, to the worlds first stand-up surf coaster Pipeline at SeaWorld Orlando, to VelociCoaster, the most thrilling of them all at Universal Orlando, there truly is nowhere better in the world to celebrate National Roller Coaster Day than Orlando. So climb on in, and get ready to check out our list of how to celebrate National Roller Coaster Day here in Orlando, hold on tight and enjoy the ride! SeaWorld Orlando To celebrate National Roller Coaster Day, SeaWorld Orlando will have extended operating hours from 9 am - 10 pm, plus exclusive Pass Member perks and more! Experience the ultimate adrenaline rush as SeaWorld celebrates National Roller Coaster Day at SeaWorld Orlando – the self proclaimed Coaster Capital of Orlando, so grab your friends and feel the wind in your hair! On this action-packed day, brace yourself for heart-pounding twists, exhilarating turns, and unforgettable moments of pure coaster joy. With one-of-a-kind thrills like Pipeline, Mako, Ice Breaker, Kraken, and Manta. Intensify the thrill with SeaWorld's Coaster Challenge, exclusively for the first 400 visitors! Visit the booth near Guest Services beginning at 9 am, while supplies last, to secure your Coaster Challenge Quick Queue lanyard. It's a "first come, first served" opportunity. This special lanyard, valid only on August 16, will grant you one-time, front of the line access to every coaster in the park! Exclusively for Pass Members, SeaWorld Orlando invites you to embark on an extraordinary behind-the-scenes tour of Orlando’s tallest hyper coaster, Mako. Mako has been voted Best Roller Coaster by USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards, 2023. Tours will be held at 10 am and 1 pm with limited availability. Make your reservation when you visit, at the SkyTower Tour Desk. Pass Members can also get a FREE Pipeline Lanyard and Pouch starting August 16 while supplies last. Available only at the Pipeline High Surf Store. Universal Orlando Resort While Universal Orlando have not announced any special events to celebrate National Roller Coaster Day, every day is a day to celebration dNational Roller Coaster Day at Universal, with what is the best roller coaster in Florida, Jurassic World VelociCoaster! Velocicoaster is a must do here in Orlando, it’s the apex predator of roller coasters: the Jurassic World VelociCoaster. Board your vehicle for a high-speed dash through the park’s raptor paddock. Feel the rush of the hunt as you race alongside these nimble predators, twisting and soaring above the land and water. Oh, and if that's not enough to get your heart racing, head on over to Marvel Super Hero Island and unleash your inner Hulk on The Incredible Hulk Coaster, as you volunteer to take part in a science experiment based on Dr. Bruce Banner’s research—but a blast of gamma radiation changes everything. You launch up to 67 miles per hour as Hulk-like power propels you upside down into a zero-gravity roll, racing faster and faster. Hang on as this high-speed, red-line rampage smashes its way through the sky! Also at Universal, you have even more coasters that are high on the list of the best in the world, including Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure, and Revenge of the Mummy, and Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit. LEGOLAND Florida Last month LEGOLAND Florida Resort revealed that the ever popular Flying School suspended roller coaster will make its final flight on August 16, National Roller Coaster Day. The ride is being removed to make way for a new experience, and now through August 16, the park is celebrating the final flights of Flying School with an exclusive Pop Badge. Take one last flight on this suspended coaster before picking up your commemorative Pop Badge at Driving School Store in LEGO City. The Flying School coaster pre-dates LEGOLAND Florida itself, with the Vekoma manufactured suspended family coaster opening at Cypress Gardens as Swamp Thing in 2004. Walt Disney World Like Universal Orlando, over at Walt Disney World they have no official plans to celebrate National Roller Coaster Day, BUT why not take an unofficial challenge to ride all Walt Disney World's roller coaster on National Roller Coaster Day, are you up for the challenge? First up at Magic Kingdom you have the newest coaster in the resort, TRON Lightcycle Run, where you climb aboard your very own Lightcycle and take off on a high-speed adventure, racing against the Grid’s most menacing Programs. Surge past your fierce opponents as you attempt to cross through 8 Energy Gates and secure your team’s victory. TRON Lightcycle / Run is one of the fastest coasters at any Disney theme park in the world. Also at Magic Kingdom you gotta ride kiddie coaster, The Barnstormer where you take flight above Storybook Circus with Goofy in a homemade stunt airplane for a thrilling junior roller coaster ride. Then get ready for the fastest ride in the wilderness, onboard Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, where you race through a haunted gold mine aboard a speeding train on this thrilling coaster-style ride. Also at Magic Kingdom you have Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, where you race through the diamond mine from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs on a swaying family coaster ride. Moving on to EPCOT, there is the amazing Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, where you take off on an intergalactic chase through space and time with the Guardians of the Galaxy. This family-thrill attraction features the first ever reverse-launch on a Disney coaster and is one of the largest fully-enclosed coasters in the world! An innovation from Walt Disney Imagineering—this coaster rotates 360 degrees so you can focus on the action! Ready for more? At Hollywood Studios race to Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith, where you will race along the darkened freeways of Los Angeles in a super-stretch limo to the rockin' tunes of Aerosmith. Then finally, over at Animal Kingdom, a must ride coaster in Orlando is Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain. Careen through icy Himalayan peaks on a speeding train while avoiding the clutches of the mythic Yeti. Trust us, this is one of the best coasters in Orlando. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay One of the best places to celebrate National Roller Coaster Day is Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, which has some of the most thrilling and iconic roller coasters in the country. With amazing coasters like Iron Gwazi, Tigris, Cheetah Hunt, Cobra's Curse, SheiKra, Montu, and Kumba, there's no better place to celebrate than at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay! Plus, the park is inviting Pass Members to take it up a notch with the Pass Member Coaster Challenge on National Roller Coaster Day. Pick up a card at Gwazi Pavilion between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. and return it by 5 p.m. after conquering each participating ride to receive an exclusive coaster lanyard! Pass Members that do not want to participate in the challenge can still pick-up a lanyard. You can also take advantage of $5 ride photos and buy-one-get-one free Coaster Cutout & NanoCoaster Model. So there you have it a list of just some of the amazing coaster here in Orlando and throughout Florida, whatever coasters you decide to ride on National Roller Coaster Day, enjoy the thrill! For the very latest news and information from Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date on our socials, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, your free guide to Orlando. Planning your next vacation? 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Walt Disney World have revealed the long awaited opening date for the Mirabel Meet and Greet at Magic Kingdom, plus in exciting news, Bruno is coming to Magic Kingdom too! Walt Disney World have announced that the highly anticipated Miracle meet and greet at Magic Kingdom will open next month to coincide with Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month, which begins on September 15, plus Bruno is coming to Magic Kingdom also, read on for the details! Mirabel, from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Encanto,” will begin meeting friends from all over the world in her magical Casita on Sept. 15!. This character greeting will extend beyond Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month and will be available year-round. So exciting! And speaking of the Familia Madrigal, Mirabel’s uncle, Bruno, – yes, we are talking about him – will be part of the Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade, also at Magic Kingdom starting Sept. 15. Alongside Bruno, beloved friends like Miguel from “Coco,” Princess Elena of Avalor and José Carioca will make their way throughout the park. ¡Qué alegría! For the very latest news and information from Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date on our socials, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, your free guide to Orlando. Planning your next vacation? Check out Top Villas, offering the best vacation homes, in the best resorts. Enquire or book online. Top Villas guarantee the very best rates on all luxury villas, condos & townhouses. Please Note: We are supported by our advertisers via digital ads, sponsored content, and affiliate links. Articles may be paid for, or contain affiliate links where we could earn money if you purchase products or services via a link our site

Jurassic Quest, featuring unique and exciting experiences for the whole family is roaring into the Orange County Convention Center this October. Jurassic Quest is the largest and most realistic travelling dinosaur experience in North America, and its getting ready to roar into Orlando this October. The event will take over Orange County Convention Center from October 20 - 22, featuring unique and exciting experiences for the whole family, including an incredible herd of life size animatronic dinosaurs. Jurassic Quest is the ONLY place where your family can experience true-to-detail (and size!) dinosaurs, including a 60 foot long, sky-scraping Spinosaurus, an 80 foot long Apatosaurus, and a gigantic LIFESIZE T-Rex! The kids will love meeting loveable baby Dinosaurs like Tyson the T.rex, Cammie the Camarasaurus, and Trixie the Triceratops - plus their Dino Trainers. The entire family will enjoy Walking Dinosaur rides & Stationary Dinosaur rides, including some of the largest rideable dinosaurs in North America, plus, for the little ones there will be a Triceratops soft play area including dino bounce house, a bungee pull, inflatable attractions, and more. Extra activités include fossil digs, jurassic jeeps, crafts, fossil experience, and more! Get your tickets now before they go EXTINCT! General admission tickets range from $19 - $36, and can be purchased online now and includes access to the dinosaur exhibits, arts and crafts activities, and dinosaur shows. There are rides and activities that require activity tickets available on site, or guests can upgrade to the Kids Unlimited Ticket. Entry is free for children under age 2. For more information and to book tickets, visit https://www.jurassicquest.com/. 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.

The ever popular Edison Mixology Series at Disney Springs continues in September, featuring a selection of special edition craft cocktails and a silent auction with a portion of the proceeds to benefit Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando. Join The Edison at Disney Springs this September for the latest instalment of the popular Mixolog Series, all for a good cause. September's Mixology features a selection of special edition craft cocktails and a silent auction with a portion of the proceeds to benefit Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando. So go ahead and raise that glass! To join in the fun, mark your calendar for September 14 — you won’t want to miss this event! Visit petallianceorlando.org to learn more about Pet Alliance and their work. SPECIALTY COCKTAILS Meow-jito Bacardi rum, rosemary, mint, lemon, soda Salty Chihuahua Patron Silver, blackberry-basil compound syrup, florida orange liqueur, lime, half salt rim Best Buds (Zero Proof) cream of coconut, coconut milk, cinnamon, blueberries, lime Palmetto Brewing "Rescue Brew" (Lager) SPECIALTY FOOD STATIONS Hamachi Ceviche Tacos yuzu guacamole, tomato, cilantro Chicken Ceasar Salad Bites baby romaine lettuce cups, honey crisp apple, parmesan garlic breadcrumbs Kusshi Oyster and Pearls salmon caviar, porthole-infused ginger scallion mignonette Vegan Chili-Cheese Potato Skins Impossible chili, vegan cheese sauce Deviled 2X Egg candied bacon, caviar SILENT AUCTION The evening's silent auction includes prizes for restaurants and hotels in and around Disney Springs, Kennedy Space Center tickets, mixology events at The Edison and more. A portion of the proceeds benefit the Pet Alliance. Ticketing and Event Information Doors open at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 14. Ages 21+ only. No pets, please. Tickets can be purchased for $85++ per person. Upgrade your experience with the Platinum Upgrade option! For $40, you can select a 1 oz. pour of WhistlePig Old World rye whiskey 12-Year or a 3 oz. pour of 2018 Silver Oak cabernet sauvignon. Pours are paired with A-5 Wagyu pastrami on house-baked focaccia and dijon-naise. Don’t miss the party of the summer. Reserve your tickets today! The Edison is located in The Landing at Disney Springs. Swing by this lavish, industrial gothic-style hotspot for classic American cuisine, craft cocktails and unique entertainment. Experience a clever tribute to an era fueled by invention and imagination! Designed to look like a 1920s electric company, The Edison exudes an air of romance and Old World sophistication. Anticipate expansive 35-foot ceilings and a range of themed areas, boasting all of the ingredients for a memorable lunch and dinner—or an epic evening out. The Edison features 7 distinct dining and bar areas, waterfront balcony views, steampunk-inspired décor and a steady lineup of unique acts—family-friendly by day and a little edgier by night. A steady lineup of unique acts is sure to keep you entertained and on your toes. 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.

When you're a little kid at a theme park, you just want to reach the minimum height to ride the roller coasters like the big kids! Let's check out the best kid-friendly coasters at Walt Disney World! For kids, riding your first roller coaster is a huge achievement, it means moving on from the carousels, and the flying elephants to finally riding the tracks with the big kids. For parents too, taking your kid on a coaster is one of those moments you cherish, your baby is growing up! So, lets check out the height requirements, and al the details on Walt Disney World's top kid-friendly roller coasters. As many of you know, there’s an amazing list of family-friendly rides and attractions at Disney Parks to create lasting memories for younger kids and their parents. And here, we’ve pulled together a list of all the coasters for kids under 40 inches who are hoping to have their first-time roller coaster experience at Walt Disney World, now hold on tight! The Barnstormer at Magic Kingdom Park Height Requirement: 35 Inches Starting at Magic Kingdom, The Barnstormer Featuring the Great Goofini offers a fun open-air environment where kids and aspiring pilots of all ages can soar over the bright big-top tents of Storybook Circus! With small drops and a happy, colorful atmosphere, this junior roller coaster can be a great first-time option for preschoolers and beginners. Slinky Dog Dash at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Height Requirement: 38 Inches At Hollywood Studios, head to Toy Story Land and you’ll see Slinky Dog’s springy coils dashing across Andy’s backyard. This roller coaster is more of a thrill ride, so you’ll notice the height requirement has increased a couple of inches. If a ride on the wild side sounds more like your child, you’ll want to add this to your list! Seven Dwarfs Mine Train at Magic Kingdom Park Height Requirement: 38 Another great first roller coaster option at Walt Disney World is the the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train in Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom. On this thrill ride, you’ll spend some time racing outdoors, along with indoor moments of excitement and whimsy as you travel into a dark mine shaft with glittering jewels and the Seven Dwarfs. Thanks to their whistling and singing the mood is kept light and happy! Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Magic Kingdom Park Height Requirement: 40 At Magic Kingdom, your family can take on Big Thunder Mountain! Aboard this train, you’ll swing and sway around the tracks at high speeds. The height requirement on this one is the highest on our list today, it’s also listed as a dark and loud attraction, so you’ll want to make sure your child is up for the big adventure! We hope this list has been helpful in deciding the best first roller coaster experience for your kids at Walt Disney World! For the very latest news and information from Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date on our socials, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, your free guide to Orlando. Planning your next vacation? Check out Top Villas, offering the best vacation homes, in the best resorts. Enquire or book online. Top Villas guarantee the very best rates on all luxury villas, condos & townhouses. Please Note: We are supported by our advertisers via digital ads, sponsored content, and affiliate links. Articles may be paid for, or contain affiliate links where we could earn money if you purchase products or services via a link our site

Following the postponement of her Celebration World Tour due to a series illness, Madonna has announced the re-scheduled dates for her Celebration World Tour, featuring four decades of mega hits. Madonna has announced the rescheduled dates for Madonna: The Celebration Tour that will highlight her unmatched back catalogue of music from the past 40-plus years. The 80 date global tour which was scheduled to kick off in Vancouver on July 15, was put on hold as Madonna was rushed to the hospital on June 24 due to an unspecified “serious bacterial infection” that led to a several-day stay in an intensive care unit. Now that the singer has recovered, the tour will now kick off in the UK and then Europe, keeping to the previously scheduled dates, starting on October 14 in London. The North American tour will now commence on December 13 in Brooklyn, with the shows previously scheduled for September at Tampa's Amalie Arena and Miami's Kaseya Center now pushed back to 2024. Here's a look at the new dates: April 4, 2024: Amalie Arena, Tampa April 6, 2024: Kaseya Center, Miami April 7, 2024: Kaseya Center, Miami If you've already purchased tickets for the tour, they will be honored for the rescheduled dates. Contact you point of purchase for more details. For the very latest news and information from Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date on our socials, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, your free guide to Orlando. Planning your next vacation? Check out Top Villas, offering the best vacation homes, in the best resorts. Enquire or book online. Top Villas guarantee the very best rates on all luxury villas, condos & townhouses. Please Note: We are supported by our advertisers via digital ads, sponsored content, and affiliate links. Articles may be paid for, or contain affiliate links where we could earn money if you purchase products or services via a link our site

Celebrity Cruises have announced new Caribbean itineraries bringing four ships to three Florida ports, including Celebrity Equinox in Port Canaveral beginning in December 2024. Celebrity Cruises, has unveiled all-new Caribbean offerings for the Winter 2024-2025 season, including cruise on board four stellar ships – Celebrity Apex, Celebrity Constellation, Celebrity Equinox, and Celebrity Summit. Embarking from three Florida ports: Central Florida’s Port Canaveral, West Florida’s Port Tampa Bay, and South Florida’s Port Everglades, travelers will enjoy more than 40 new itineraries, all open for booking on August 22, 2023. This will be the first time that Celebrity Cruises have offered cruises from Port Canaveral. The new program offers a wide range of experiences, from rejuvenating quick getaways to weekly 7-night cruises, and up to 9-night escapes. Transporting guests to tropical hotspots from Belize and Bimini to Grand Cayman and San Juan, a select number of itineraries also offer the opportunity to visit Perfect Day at CocoCay. “We are so excited to unveil this new program. It provides our guests with more options to experience the natural beauty of the Caribbean, which is elevated by our personalized experiences on board,” says Laura Hodges Bethge, President of Celebrity Cruises. “As part of this expansion, we are thrilled to add Port Canaveral to our list of home ports – it is a perfect market to reach a wide mix of both in- and out-of-state travelers looking for fun in the Caribbean sun.” Celebrity Comes to Port Canaveral For the first time ever, Celebrity Cruises will sail out of Orlando’s Port Canaveral with 20 new itineraries, from November 21, 2024, to April 19, 2025, on board the intimate Celebrity Equinox. With most itineraries spanning 7-nights, travelers will have the opportunity to visit highly sought-after Caribbean destinations like the Bahamas, Belize, Grand Cayman, Mexico, San Juan, and St. Maarten. Just in time for the Spring Break season, two sailings on March 1st and March 15th, 2025, will visit Perfect Day at CocoCay. "We are thrilled to welcome Celebrity Cruises as our new partner and honored to be part of their Caribbean expansion plans,” said Capt. John Murray, Port Canaveral CEO. “The demand for Celebrity Cruise sailings from our Port has been growing. Now, with Celebrity Equinox homeported here, there are great opportunities for even more cruise travelers to experience the cruise line’s high-quality experience, while experiencing the comfort and ease of travel provided by our Port." Refreshed Caribbean Offerings from Port Tampa Bay Celebrity Cruises will revamp its current Caribbean program out of Port Tampa Bay. Guests can now enjoy more frequent opportunities to set sail with 6- to 7-night cruises on board Celebrity Constellation. The new program expands the brand’s offerings with four new itineraries and a total of 14 sailings for the season from January 2, 2025, to April 6, 2025. These itineraries will visit destinations like Belize, Honduras, Key West, Mexico, and New Orleans during Mardi Gras, scheduled for March 1, 2025. “There has never been a better time to sail Celebrity Cruises from Port Tampa Bay. We are excited for Celebrity’s new offerings and our continued successful partnership,” said Paul Anderson, Port Tampa Bay President and CEO. “Celebrity Constellation is a beautiful ship that provides travelers with an unforgettable cruise experience, all the while being located just steps from Tampa’s top attractions.” More Opportunities to Sail from South Florida and Visit Perfect Day at CocoCay As part of the new program, Celebrity will expand its offerings from Fort Lauderdale’s Port Everglades, to include more opportunities to set sail on two award-winning ships: Celebrity Apex and Celebrity Summit. From October 23, 2024, to March 8, 2025, travelers can enjoy five new sailings on Apex, ranging from 6- to 7-night itineraries visiting destinations like St. Maarten, San Juan, Grand Cayman, and Mexico, as well as select sailings to Perfect Day at CocoCay. A vibrant private island paradise nestled in The Bahamas, Perfect Day at CocoCay offers the best of beach-side bliss and sun-soaked excitement. With something for everyone, guests can enjoy miles of pristine white-sand beaches and crystal-clear turquoise waters, take a dip in the largest freshwater pool in The Bahamas, and swim up to the bar for a refreshing tropical cocktail. Plus, guests can experience the ultimate in relaxation and privacy at Coco Beach Club that features a heated infinity pool, specialty restaurant, 20 exclusive overwater cabanas, and more. Debuting in January 2024, Perfect Day at CocoCay will introduce Hideaway Beach – an adults-only paradise, with private cabanas and a new signature food outlet. Additionally, from February 25, 2025, to April 10, 2025, Summit will offer five new itineraries ranging from 5- to 9-night across the Western and Eastern Caribbean. “As one of Celebrity Cruises’ homeports, we are excited about the new sailings on Apex and Summit. In addition to the line’s ‘resort at sea’ experience, their cruise guests can expect to experience unrivalled customer service and ease of sailing at Port Everglades,” said Port Everglades CEO and Port Director Jonathan Daniels. For more information on Celebrity Cruises, or to book a Celebrity cruise, visit www.celebrity.com. For the very latest news and information from Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date on our socials, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, your free guide to Orlando. Planning your next vacation? Check out Top Villas, offering the best vacation homes, in the best resorts. Enquire or book online. Top Villas guarantee the very best rates on all luxury villas, condos & townhouses. Please Note: We are supported by our advertisers via digital ads, sponsored content, and affiliate links. 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Once you see the new dishes and delights coming to Contempo Café at Disney's Contemporary Hotel, you'll want to hop on the first monorail to try them all! Check out the new bites starting tomorrow. Foodie news incoming! At Disney’s Contemporary Resort, the culinary teams have been hard at work creating some tasty treats and eats for Contempo Café that will blow you away. Starting tomorrow, August 16, these new satisfying selections will be available for your tasting pleasure. From sweet to savory and everything in between, you’ll want to try these dishes. And they’re all on mobile order too! Let’s get to them – what do you say? Do you want a yummy breakfast option? You’re in luck because Contempo Café will have two new items for savory and sweet fans alike. Start your day on the right foot, or taste rather, with the new Breakfast Flatbread or go for a sweeter beginning with the Minnie Cinnamon Roll dipped in white chocolate. Before we get to the desserts, which are sure to make your mouth water, there are some new and enhanced savory items joining this tasty lineup. As lunch and dinner roll around, try the returning, updated classic Four-Cheese Grilled Cheese & Tomato-Basil Soup or opt for the new Spicy Chicken Sandwich – a crispy chicken breast topped with pepper jack, chipotle rémoulade, arugula, seasoned tomato, and dill pickle chips served on a brioche bun. In addition to these handhelds, starting at 4 p.m. each day, you’ll be able to sink your teeth into the can’t-miss Signature Rice Bowls. The bowls are a perfect combination of cilantro-lime rice, black beans, street corn, avocado, pico de gallo, carrot, and pickled red onion. Then they are topped with a protein of your choice – grilled shrimp, braised beef, grilled chicken, or plant-based crispy tofu. Now the moment the sweet tooth foodies have been waiting for – dessert! The pastry chefs have brought their A-game with six – yes, six – new decadent bites. The Monorail S’more Brownie is a nod to the monorail that wizzes by overhead while you dine at Contempo Café. It’s a fudgy brownie with a graham cracker crust topped with marshmallow crème and chocolate décor. Yes, yes, and yes. For a fruity flavor, the 5-Legged Goat Fruit Tart draws inspiration from the iconic Mary Blair Grand Canyon Concourse mural’s 5-Legged Goat. This bite features a vanilla tart shell filled with raspberry-lemon curd topped with fresh fruit and lemon whipped cream. How delicious! The chocolate keeps on coming with the Jack-Jack Cookie Num Nums Cupcake. This chocolate cupcake topped with chocolate chip cookie dough mousse is inspired by The Incredibles and their presence throughout Disney’s Contemporary Resort. The new Chocolate Peanut Butter Bar is also sure to satisfy chocolate fans and is plant-based as well as gluten and wheat friendly! If cookies are your treat of choice, the new Signature Deluxe Cookies are the move. These three cookies include a Chocolate Chunk Cookie with peanut butter buttercream, a Churro Cookie with cinnamon buttercream, and Kitchen Sink Cookie, a chocolate chip cookie with salted caramel, Mickey chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, butterscotch, and walnuts. While these three will all be available year-round, there will also be a seasonal sugar cookie that will rotate throughout the year too. Last but certainly not least, get the perfect taste of summer in cookie form with the Strawberry Lemonade Sugar Cookie. This delight, available August 16 through September 30, is topped with strawberry buttercream and patriotic sprinkles. For the very latest news and information from Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date on our socials, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, your free guide to Orlando. Planning your next vacation? Check out Top Villas, offering the best vacation homes, in the best resorts. Enquire or book online. Top Villas guarantee the very best rates on all luxury villas, condos & townhouses. Please Note: We are supported by our advertisers via digital ads, sponsored content, and affiliate links. Articles may be paid for, or contain affiliate links where we could earn money if you purchase products or services via a link our site