This weekend is your last chance to catch the Tree of Life Awakenings projection shows at Disney's Animal Kingdom for quite some time! The nighttime projection show has its last scheduled showing tomorrow night, Saturday March 11 before they are removed from the schedule on Sunday March 12. Sunday is the start of Daylight Saving Time, which means that with the clocks moving an hour forward it will be too light for the shows to be seen since Animal Kingdom does not open late enough. While its unknown when showtimes will resume, as an example, last year, Tree of Life Awakenings only resumed in October, so as we say, if you want to catch the shows, tomorrow is your only chance until Fall! 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.

Fly into Orlando Science Center on Saturday March 18 & Sunday March 19 as OSC celebrate heroes in all their forms! Learn about everyday heroes working hard to make our community a better place, discover some of the science behind your favorite superhero characters, and power up with heroic crafts, stories, shows, and more. All guests are encouraged to wear their favorite family-friendly superhero costume. Discover your inner hero with some super activities: • Make & Takes – Show off the power of your creativity and make some gear to add to your superhero costume! • Stories – Join us for Superhero StoryTime and find out what it takes to be a superhero! • Superhero Guest Appearances – Keep an eye out for special appearances from legendary superheroes, and you just might become their next biggest ally. • Community Superheroes - Throughout the building, you'll find some of the everyday superheroes working hard to make the world a better place and learn how you can help! • Superhero-Themed Quiet Room – Even Superheroes need a quiet space to take a break sometimes! Relax with a selection of some of our favorite Superhero storybooks and other quiet activities, and more! COST: This event is included in admission to Orlando Science Center, which is FREE for members. $24 for adults, $22 for seniors and students, and $18 for youth (ages 2 – 11). Tickets include access to all four floors of exhibits, giant-screen and 3D educational films, and live programming. Tickets are available online only at www.osc.org/tickets 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.

Corey Smith, the fan-made man, has sold over 1 million concert tickets, 1.5 million digital singles and over 220,000 albums, and now you can experience Corey's music live as he's set to take to the stage at House of Blues Orlando on Saturday, March 18. BUY 2 TICKETS, GET 1 FREE! From now until March 15 at 10 pm, you can buy 2 tickets to see Corey Smith with special guests Crawford & Power and get 1 FREE! This show is on Saturday, March 18th here at House of Blues Orlando. Don't delay, grab your tickets Ticket available via Live Nation. Corey Smith has amassed an unfailingly devout fan base, not only in his native Southeast region but all around the nation simply by telling it the way it is. He has released 11 albums—including 2011’s Top 20 release “The Broken Record”. In Summer 2015 Corey teamed up with producer Keith Stegall (Alan Jackson, Zac Brown Band) for his album “While the Gettin’ Is Good” released on Sugar Hill Records. Smith’s concerts, documented on his live records “Live in Chattanooga” and “Live From Buckhead”, regularly sell out with audiences singing along to such fan favorites as the coming-of-age anthem “Twenty-One”, the nostalgic time warp “If I Could Do It Again” and the group hug “I Love Everyone”. Corey has just finished recording a new record titled “Suburban Drawl” with Nashville producer Erik Dylan slated to be released in the Spring of 2023. You can hear Corey’s new Single “Still in the Running” now out on all music platforms or live in concert! As always, keep checking back with us here at Gotta Go Orlando as we continue to bring you the latest news and information from around Orlando and Central Florida. You can also discover our latest news, views, and more on our socials, follow Gotta Go Orlando on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, don't forget to subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel for all the latest from Orlando's Theme Parks, Attractions and more. Please note: Some posts may contain affiliate links which means we could earn money if you purchase products or services via our site.

As the opening day for TRON Lightcycle Run gets ever closer on April 4, 2023, Magic Kingdom Park is now completely sold out. On checking the Disney Park Pass calendar, their is no availability for all ticket types for opening day. This means that if you were hoping to make it out to Magic Kingdom to ride the new coaster on the official opening day, then as of right now you are sadly out of luck! You must have a Disney Park Pass reservation to ride TRON Lightcycle Run as it has no standby line and will only be available via Virtual Queue. 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.

Just in time for Spring Break, a new Daiquiri Bar is now open at the world famous Westgate Cocoa Beach Pier. As part of a major $3.5 million redevelopment over the winter that has seen the piers dining locations transformed, Ocean Freeze Daiquiri Bar is now open. You can expect layered and swirled handcrafted cocktails that will have you chilling out in no time. Choose your favorite flavors in a souvenir yard cup and feel the freeze! Also now open is Chip Wrecked, serving loaded kettle-cooked chip bowls packed with punchy ingredients. Also now open at the Pier is Pier 62 Oceanfront Restaurant & Bar, a wholly reimagined concept with a brand-new menu, including a full sushi bar and sake cocktail offerings. Pier 62 Oceanfront Restaurant & Bar, which takes its name from the year the pier opened, moves into the space where Pelican's was located on Cocoa Beach Pier. The new restaurant is now fully open, with customers already enjoying the new look restaurant, and it's delicious new menu. The restaurant features a brand-new menu, including a full sushi bar and sake cocktail offerings. Show here is the Dungeness Crab, Katsu Sando, and New England Lobster Roll. Pier 62 Oceanfront Restaurant & Bar offers ocean views and sun-painted Florida skies through its floor to ceiling windows. Pier 62 includes a new outdoor bar with seating and roll-up windows for guests to take in the oceanfront views and exquisite Florida sunsets. In addition to the new retail and dining options coming to Coca Beach Pier, the renovated Pier will now feature five family-style changing and restroom facilities allowing families the opportunity to change in comfort after a long day of hitting the surf and sand. Since its construction in 1962, the Westgate Cocoa Beach Pier has provided lasting memories for millions of visitors year after year. The renovation of existing locations on the Pier, as well as the addition of exciting new food concepts, is the Pier’s biggest enhancement in more than 40 years. For more information on new projects led by Westgate Resorts at its Pier and other properties across the country, please visit www.westgateresorts.com. 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.

Spring Break has arrived in Central Florida, and to celebrate, Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens have a special offer just for visitors riding the SunRail train into Sanford Station to visit the zoo. Families who hop aboard SunRail to Sanford next week for their trip to the Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens will be able to board a free shuttle to the zoo and back. The free “Choo-Choo to the Zoo” sponsored by AdventHealth Centra Care, will shuttle visitors from Sanford’s SunRail Station to and from the zoo. The shuttle will be available all next week, from March 13 until March 17, and will take around 15 minutes each way. Click here for full details, and to see the schedule. Zoo guests can also show their SunRail ticket or SunCard to receive 20% off their single-day admission during the weeklong event. Please note, that the discount will only apply to tickets purchased at the gate, the discount does not apply to tickets purchased online. 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

The Seven Seas Food Festival has been happening at SeaWorld Orlando since February 3, and still has a way to go, running until May 7. 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. Plus, an integral part of the festival is the Seven Seas Food Festival Concert Series which takes place in Bayside Stadium. This year we have already seen some amazing performances, and with over two months still to go, there is many more to come, and SeaWorld. Orlando have just added the next wave of big names to this years festival lineup. First up is Warrant who will perform on April 1, Warrant is an American glam metal band formed in 1984 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, the band mainly experienced success from 1989 to 1996 with five albums reaching international sales of over 10 million. Next up is Smoey Robinson who will take to the stage on April 2, Smokey is a singer, songwriter, record producer, and former record executive director. He was the founder and front man of the Motown vocal group the Miracles, for which he was also chief songwriter and producer. He led the group from its 1955 origins as "the Five Chimes" until 1972, when he announced his retirement from the group to focus on his role as Motown's vice president. However, Robinson returned to the music industry as a solo artist the following year. Robinson was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987 and was inducted into the Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame in 2022. Also added to this years line up is Scott Stapp who will perform on April 30. Scott is best known as the lead vocalist and lyricist of the rock band Creed. He has also fronted the band Art of Anarchy and has released three solo albums: The Great Divide (2005), Proof of Life (2013), and The Space Between the Shadows (2019). Stapp and Creed bandmate Mark Tremonti won a Grammy Award for Best Rock Song in 2001 as the writers of the Creed song "With Arms Wide Open".In 2006, Hit Parader ranked Stapp as the 68th-greatest heavy metal vocalist. See the remaining line-up, including new additions below: March 12: Sean Kingston (Pop) March 19: Hanson (Pop) NEW April 1: Warrant (Rock) NEW April 2: Smokey Robinson (R&B) April 8: Cory Asbury (Country) April 15: Chris Lane (Country) April 16: Marshall Tucker Band (Country) April 22: Tito Nieves (Latin) April 23: Kameron Marlowe (Country) April 29: The Commodores (R&B) NEW April 30: Scott Stapp of Creed (Rock) 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.

Following uncertainty that this year's Gasparilla Music Festival would be going ahead, organisers have confirmed that the popular festival is coming back this year, albeit with a new location. In a normal year, Gasparilla Music Festival would have happened by now, with the festival usually happening at the end of February or early March, however, water intrusion issues came to light earlier this year with the site where the festival usually takes place at Kiley Garden which have caused the city to shut down all events in the area, and in turn throwing the festival into doubt. Now however, fetival organizers hve found a new home for the Gasparilla Music Festival, which will now take place in Curtis Hixon Park on April 29 and 30, 2023. Here’s the full announcement from organizers regarding this year’s delayed event: “As you may have heard, we have been informed by the city that Kiley Gardens Park cannot be used for GMF this year. While this news has led to some changes to our programming for 2023, it has also opened up some new opportunities to expand our footprint and create some exciting new experiences for GMF 2023. We look forward to sharing those along with an incredible lineup in the coming weeks!” Early bird and VIP tickets go on sale March 10. As yet no artists have been revealed for the festival, but organisers promise details soon. 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.

An outdoor roller skating rink has rolled onto the St. Pete Pier! The pop up Rockin Roller Rink officially opened today, Friday March 10, and is open until April 9, 2023, so grab your crew, tie those laces, and skate around St. Pete Pier's first ever outdoor roller skating rink. Throughout the rinks run there will be musical theme nights, disco balls, lights effects, live bands, live DJs, glow nights, and so much more! Rockin Roller Rink will be hosting various theme nights, including Tik Tok Tuesdays, Britney Night, Pride Night, 90's Night, and more, (sadly no roller derby though!!) Check the schedule on the website for what night is happening when! No skates? No problem! Skate rentals will be available with ticket purchase. Rockin Roller Rink highly recommend reserving your skate time in advance. The cost of the experience varies from $13 to $20, depending on day/time/special events and includes skate rental. Tickets includes up to 75 minutes of skating time. 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.

Earlier this week we brought you the news that Impressions de France, located in the French Pavilion at the World Showcase in EPCOT had seen its operating hours greatly reduced to only the opening 30 minutes of each day, between 9 am to 9:30 am daily! Thankfully it appears that Walt Disney World have reversed the baffling decision. Now guests can enjoy Impressions de France, the 18-minute film showcasing the grandeur, charm and romance of one of Europe’s most enchanting countries, between 9:00 am (or 8:30 am for early entry) and 9:30 am in the morning, as well as between 7:00 pm and 8:45 pm at night. In previous years the Impressions de France film played throughout the day until it began sharing the theater in January 2020 with the Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along. The Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along now offers guests showtimes from 10:00 am to 6:30 pm. 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.

Welcome to another weekend jam packed with things to do here in Orlando! The EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival at Walt Disney World is in full bloom, and starting this weekend, The Food and Wine Festival returns t Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. Continuing this weekend is the Florida Strawberry Festival in Plant City, we have Daytona Beach Bike Week, and Orlando plays host to the Central Florida Fair. We have lots of theater shows taking to the stage this weekend, including Josephene, Spongebob the Musical, Rock of Ages, Sweet Charity and more! Go on, jump into our guide and have an awesome weekend! Friday March 10 - Sunday March 12, 2023 2023 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival Now - Sunday, July 5, 2023 The popular and fragrant, 2023 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival features fresh cuisine, colorful gardens, playful topiaries and vibrant entertainment. The popular Garden Rocks Concert Series is back in 2023, featuring favorite tunes at the America Gardens Theatre. And of course, fresh flavors will be on the menu at Outdoor Kitchens and other food and beverage locations throughout the park, among other delights. 2023 EPCOT Garden Rocks Concert Series Now - Sunday, July 5, 2023 Get ready to rock with the Garden Rocks Concert Series, part of the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. Garden Rocks features internationally recognized artists performing Friday-Monday and showcases local Orlando talent on Tuesday-Thursday at the America Gardens Theater. Concerts are included with park admission, and a park reservation. This Weekend's Concerts Tommy DeCarlo March 10 & 11 Smash Mouth March 12 & 4 Universal's 2023 Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval Now - Sunday April 16, 2023 Every spring, the fun and excitement of the Big Easy makes its way to Universal Orlando Resort for an authentic celebration that completely transforms Universal Studios Florida into a family-friendly version of the famed New Orleans street party. Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval runs through April 16, 2023. The parkwide celebrations will transform Universal Studios Florida into Florida’s biggest party, complete with the return of the parade, the beads, the tribute store, the food, and the big name concerts. The 2023 SeaWorld Orlando Seven Seas Food Festival Now - Sunday, May 7, 2023 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. Add a taste of rock, country, Latin, or throwback sounds at our 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 fill the belly! As part of the festival enjoy free concerts in the Bayside Stadium, check out this weekend's concert: March 12: Sean Kingston Festival and Concerts included with valid theme park admission Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Food & Wine Festival Friday, March 10, 2023 - Sunday, May 21, 2023 A world of taste awaits at the annual Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Food & Wine Festival with a delicious menu and drinks as dynamic and unique as the park's thrilling roller coaster collection. Guests can sip & savor their way through flavorful eats and mouthwatering treats before finding their new favorite brew or cocktail. Park guests can explore a variety of flavors while enjoying a diverse concert lineup, including acts for all tastes. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Food & Wine Festival is available with valid theme park admission. The Florida Strawberry Festival Now - Sunday, March 12, 2023 Guests come from near and far to enjoy exhibits of agriculture, commerce, industry, livestock, fine arts, horticulture, and crafts. The Florida Strawberry Festival represents a piece of Americana, a time in American history when fairs and festivals brought communities together through celebrations of their harvests. It has continued to grow in popularity year after year through the preservation of this heritage. Central to its focus, the Festival continues to preserve and enhance the agricultural and historical legacy of the Florida strawberry. To book your tickets check out the official website. Spongebob The Musical Now - April 30, 2023 he hit Nickelodeon show Spongebob has become a big, splashy Broadway musical, and you can see it right here in Orlando, now through until April 30 at the Orlando Repertory Theatre on E Princeton Street, Orlando. Tickets available now. Dive into the undersea town of Bikini Bottom with SpongeBob and his quirky circle of friends and neighbors – Patrick, Sandy, Squidward, Mr. Krabs, and even Plankton – in this dynamic stage musical with songs from music’s most legendary artists. Chaos erupts when SpongeBob and all of Bikini Bottom face the total annihilation at the threat of Mt. Humongous. Just when all hope seems lost, a most unexpected hero rises up and takes center stage. The power of optimism really can save the world! Josephine at the Orlando Ren Theater Now - Sunday, March 19, 2023 With new scenes, an amazing live band, and a legendary performance, Josephine is coming home to Orlando. Local legend Tymisha Harris is bringing her critically-acclaimed Josephine musical to Orlando's Renaissance Theatre Company from March 9 through until 19, and tickets are on sale now. Josephine, performed by Tymisha Harris and created by Tymisha Harris, Michael Marinaccio and Tod Kimbro, is a one-woman biographical musical that combines cabaret, theatre and dance to tell the story of the iconic Josephine Baker, the first African-American international superstar and one of the most remarkable figures of the 20th Century. Rock Of Ages at Garden Theatre, Winter Garden Now - Sunday, March 12, 2023 FINAL WEEKEND! ROCK OF AGES takes you back to the time of big bands with big egos playing big guitar solos, and sporting even bigger hair! This five-time Tony Award-nominated Broadway musical features the hits of bands Night Ranger, REO Speedwagon, Pat Benatar, Twisted Sister, and more. The show features an all-star cast, including American Idol Bo Bice, The Voice finalist Omar Cardona, and Broadway star Justin Sargent. Info and tickets. Sweet Charity at Osceola Arts Friday, March 10 - Sunday, March 26, 2023 Will Charity find love in the Big Apple? Find out as Osceola Arts presents Sweet Charity, a musical comedy about hopeless romantic Charity Valentine! Sweet Charity takes to the main stage from March 10 through until March 26, 2023 at 2411 E Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee. This Bob Fosse musical comedy tells the story of Charity Valentine. She is a hopeless romantic dance hall hostess who hasn’t been lucky in love since moving to the Big Apple. Enter Oscar, a mild-mannered accountant, who just might be the ONE! Daytona Beach Bike Week Now - Sunday, March 12 2023 The 82nd Annual Daytona Beach Bike Week, one of best known motorcycle rallies in the world returns to Daytona this weekend. Hundreds of thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts will be arriving in Daytona Beach from around the country for an epic 10-day rally at this truly legendary event. From booming music to tattoo and bikini contests to a sea of shiny, revved-up engines, and beer, lots of beer, there’s no event more pumped with adrenaline than Daytona Beach’s Bike Week, an event has has to be experienced to be believed! Once Upon A Spring Celebration Now - Sunday, May 14 Spring is in bloom, and the Easter Bunny, and of course the return of the much loved Once Upon a Spring celebration at the luxurious Gaylord Palms here in Orlando. This year's event features plenty of oversized pastel eggs, beautiful springtime flowers, activities in the new Adventure Kids’ Clubhouse, an Easter Day Buffet, a pirate escape room, themed scavenger hunt and everyone’s favorite holiday hares, Mr. and Mrs. Easter Bunny! Central Florida Fair Now - Sunday, March 12, 2023 The much loved Central Florida Fair is returning for its 111th year to the Central Florida Fairgrounds on West Colonial Dr. in March, and organizers are promising a bigger and better fair with even more to do! Enjoy a midway featuring rides, games, and food, along with live entertainment, animals, livestock exhibitions and competitive exhibits, and so much more, including racing pigs of course!! Entertainment this year includes theme nights and specials, helicopter rides, mini golf, robocars, micro wrestling, live music, and so much more. Morse Museum – Spring Friday Nights Friday, March 10, 2023 Enjoy various musicians and musical groups while exploring the Charles Hosmer Museum of American Art. Art After Dark in Lake Nona Friday, March 10, 2023 Every Friday night, Art After Dark takes over Lake Nona Town Center from 6 pm. Perfectly nestled between Chroma Modern Bar + Kitchen and Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine of Lake Nona, Art After Dark is a perfect evening out for the whole family. Enjoy a stroll through our Town Center as you explore hand crafted artisan products, and tasty cuisine. Be sure to grab a glass a wine, stay a while to enjoy the art displayed on the six story art installation, The Beacon. R&Bingo at Dr Phillips Center Friday, March 10, 2023 “We Inside” folks! That’s right we are back inside the brand new Steinmetz Hall for R&Bingo ! R&Bingo is a way of listening to popular music, dancing to the hits, and remaining competitive. The Bingo cards are filled with a variety of artists, and a DJ plays the music. If the DJ plays a song by an artist on your card, the card gets marked. R&Bingo is coming Friday March 10th. Doors open at 7:00 pm, and the rounds are from 8:00 until 11:00 pm SASHA COLBY at Southern Nights Orlando Friday, March 10, 2023 SASHA COLBY from RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 15! (18yr+ Welcome) Tickets and details here. The Ocoee Music Festival Friday, March 10 and Saturday, March 11, 2023 Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Chris Janson, The Mavericks, Niko Moon, and more are performing at this year's FREE two day Ocoee Music Festival, taking place on Friday, March 10, and Saturday, March 11. The Ocoee Music Festival (formerly Ocoee Founders' Day Festival) is dedicated to celebrating Ocoee’s small town traditions with music, community, small businesses, and fun. Distant Worlds: Music From FINAL FANTASY Friday, March 10 - Saturday, March 11, 2023 Specially curated by Nobuo Uematsu, the program is a monumental, retrospective celebration of the incredible FINAL FANTASY music catalogue performed at Dr Phillips Center in the Walt Disney Theater. Conductor and GRAMMY-Award winner Arnie Roth will lead the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra and chorus of 100 musicians on stage, with exclusive HD video direct from creators at Square Enix. 2 Day Plant Sale at Leu Gardens Saturday, March 11 - Sunday, March 12, 2023 The ever popular Leu Gardens Plant Sale returns to Leu Gardens. Shop directly from the growers and best of all, Leu Gardens is free all weekend, donations are gratefully accepted at all entrances to help offset costs of this event. Make sure you bring a wagon or plant cart for your purchases, your definitely going to need it! There will be over 50 growers at this years event who will be selling a variety of plants including: annuals, bamboo, bromeliads, butterfly plants, camellias, ferns, fruit trees, gingers, heliconias, herbs, native plants, orchids, palms, plumerias, roses, vines and more! Windermere 8th Annual Fine Art Show Saturday, March 11 - Sunday, March 12, 2023 Get ready for the 8th Annual Windermere Fine Art Show in Downtown Windermere! This elite boutique event will showcase fine art artists traveling from around the United States to quaint Windermere, and will be surrounded by live entertainment, food, drinks & performing arts in a festive atmosphere around Town Square and Main Street sidewalks. Orlando Area Farmers Markets Saturday, March 11, 2023 Winter Garden Farmers Market The Winter Garden Farmers Market is your hometown market open every Saturday from 8:00 am - 1:00 pm. in beautiful Historic Winter Garden. Winter Park Farmers Market The Winter Park Farmers’ Market is one of the best produce and plant markets in Central Florida which takes place every Saturday morning from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Central Park. Lake Mary Farmers Market The Lake Mary Farmers Market features local vendors of produce, plants, baked goods, and arts and crafts. The market is open every Saturday, from 9am-1:30pm at Lake Mary City Hall. City of Longwood Farmer's Market Visit every Saturday at the City of Longwood Farmers Market at Reiter Park from 9 am to 2 pm, with locally sourced seafood and produce to handmade crafts and more. Lake Nona Farmers Market Join in every Saturday morning in Lake Nona, the Lake Nona Farmers Market takes place in the beautiful Town Center from 11 am - 3 pm, shop local with the freshest produce and more. An Evening with Leslie Odom, Jr. Sunday, March 12, 2023 Leslie Odom, Jr. is a multifaceted, award-winning vocalist, songwriter, author, and actor. He has received recognition with Tony and Grammy Awards as well as multiple Academy Award and Emmy nominations for his excellence and achievements in Broadway, television, film, and music. Leslie Odom, Jr. will be performing at Dr Phillips Center, with tickets still available. Cheap Trick Sunday, March 12, 2023 Cheap Trick live at Hard Rock Live Orlando. Tickets available now. Oscar Watch Party on Enzian’s Big Screen Sunday, March 12, 2023 Celebrate the biggest movie event of the year at Central Florida’s favorite independent theater. Experience the excitement of the 95th Academy Awards, its surprise wins and big upsets – amongst friends and fellow movie lovers. Enjoy dinner and drink specials, an Oscar pool, and the big show on Enzian’s big screen. This event is FREE and open to the public. Seating is first come first served. Table reservations cannot be made for this event Orlando Area Farmers Markets Sunday, March 12, 2023 Orlando Farmers Market at Lake Eola Park One of the most popular farmers markets in Central Florida, Orlando Farmer’s Market is located in the heart of Orlando at Lake Eola park, and takes place Sundays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Celebration Farmers Market Every week at Celebration Farmers Market there are multiple vendors here selling everything from fresh food and produce, to local crafted jewelry, and much more, with a beautiful backdrop of Lakeside Park, this is a must go to farmers market on Sundays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m East Orlando Farmer's Market The popular East Orlando Farmers Market offers hand selected produce, creative local small business owners, along with botanical varieties to chose from. Every Sunday 11 am - 4 pm. Clermont Farmer's Market Clermont Farmer's Market features over 60 vendors selling seafood, organic produce, and other household items, this popular market is the place to go on Sundays 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Downtown Mount Dora Village Market Mount Dora’s open-air Mount Dora Village Market in Sunset Park is open Sundays from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm offering fresh products from over 50 market vendors. 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.

The Cocoa Beach Air Show is back and will be soaring into the Space Coast on Saturday, April 15 and Sunday, April 16, 2023. This year you can look forward to the AMAZING Air Force Thunderbirds, an A-10 Thunderbolt II Demo, the marvelous Douglas C-47 Tico Bell, and many more! While you’ll be able to see the show all around the area, three special event locations will be available to experience the Cocoa Beach Air Show: Flight Line Club VIP, Sand Boxes and Drop Zone Beach. Grab the good seats and get your tickets today, or catch the show for free. Plan a trip to Florida’s Space Coast for a spectacular weekend of aerobatic displays and performances. Check out who's flying, here is some of the highlights of the flyers for the weekend! U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Plan a trip to Florida’s Space Coast for a spectacular weekend of auaerform a coaurmbination of formation and solo maneuvers in an inspiring, patriotic, high energy demonstration. The four-jet diamond performs precision formation flight with the aircraft wingtips as close as 4 feet apart while performing loops, inverted rolls and even high performance turns! The two solo jets perform high energy maneuvers together and from opposite directions closing in on each other as fast as 1,000 mph. The six jets come together in the delta formation as the finale for the show, flying difficult formations and signature breaks that fill the sky with speed, sound and smoke trails! A-10 Thunderbolt II Demo The A-10 Thunderbolt II better known as the "Warthog" is a single-pilot attack aircraft designed for short takeoffs and landings from primitive airfields. The A-10 can operate nearly anywhere and provide ground troops with close air support. The entire aircraft was largely designed around its nose gun, a 30 mm Avenger cannon. The seven-barrel rotary cannon measures nine feet long and fires 30mm armor-piercing shells at a rate of nearly 4,000 rounds per minute. As a result it has been given the nickname “Tank killer”. The Avenger cannon also represents over 15 percent of the aircraft's weight. When the gun is removed for maintenance, the A-10's tail must be supported to keep the nose from tipping up. Douglas C-47 TICO Bell The Douglas C-47 was a direct militarized variant of the Douglas DC-3 airliner. First flying on December 23rd, 1941, a mere sixteen days after the Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbor. "Tico Belle" is a flying memorial to the men who flew her into combat. On June 5, 1944, she was one of the hundreds of C-47s that flew across the English Channel on D-Day, dropping members of the 82ndAirborne behind enemy lines. John Black John Black flies his Super Decathlon to the edge of the envelope putting on an dynamic display and showing what you can really make an over-the-wing airplane do! John learned to fly at just 17 and his first aerobatic lesson was in the very same type of plane he flies for his air show performance. A retired Air Force pilot, John currently flies the P-51 Mustang, L-39, and AT-6 when he’s not gracing the skies and wowing crowds with his show stopping performance! 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.