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Take a walk on the wild side (of flavor) because Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Parks is rolling out some new bites tomorrow, Wednesday, October 11. Grab your appetite and take a walk on the wild side of flavor because Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park is introducing quite a few new menu items to various dining locations throughout the park starting Oct. 11. The talented culinary teams have put their creativity to the test and put together a combination of dishes that will delight your taste buds with each and every bite. From new breakfast items like the Stuffed Pancake Sandwich to dinner delights like the Chicken and Shrimp Rice Bowl, and even a snack (or two) from Tamu Tamu, there’s something for everyone to indulge in. Once you see all these items, you’ll be roaring with excitement (and hunger). Let’s see “what’s cooking” over at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park starting Oct. 11! We’re kicking things off over at Harambe Market, an open-air quick-service location that’s filled with African-inspired fare. This location is bursting with excitement, flavor, and fun – and the newest additions to the menu are no different. Starting this week, hungry visitors will be able to enjoy a variety of new rice bowls – the Chicken and Shrimp Rice Bowl, Chicken Rice Bowl,and Shrimp Rice Bowl. Each dish features jollof rice with kachumbari tomato salad and tzatziki sauce and you can choose between chermoula-marinated chicken, peri peri-marinated shrimp, or both to top it off. There’s also a new kid’s version available – the Shrimp and Rice Bowl with peri peri-marinated shrimp, white rice, and a Cuties Mandarin Orange. That’s not all. The new Beef and Lamb Kofta Pita is a must-try. It combines house-made beef and lamb kofta with a deliciously refreshing tzatziki sauce, chermoula, and house-made chips that you won’t be able to get enough of. If you’re interested in a plant-based option, the chefs have also created the IMPOSSIBLE Kofta Pita. This plant-based bite showcases IMPOSSIBLE kofta accompanied by a plant-based aïoli, chermoula, and house-made chips. Salad fans will be more than pleased with the latest dish to join the menu. The Harambe Salad with Chicken perfectly combines chermoula-marinated chicken with quinoa, grilled corn, black-eyed peas, and crispy chickpeas topped with a tasty chermoula-herbed vinaigrette. You can also get this salad topped with shrimp if you prefer. And don’t worry dessert lovers. The brand-new Mango Passion Fruit Cheesecake is refreshing, delicious, and beautiful. What could be better than mango and passion fruit in cheesecake form? Are you ready to kickstart your day at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park? If you weren’t sure, you will want to once you see this new bite. The salty-sweet combination has been taken to the next level with the Stuffed Pancake Sandwich. It’s filled with sausage, guava paste, egg, and cheese. If guava isn’t your thing, you can get this breakfast sandwich without it, so don’t worry. I don’t know about you, but this one is making my mouth water already. This new item will be available for breakfast at Drinkwallah, Pongu Pongu, Trek Snacks, and select outdoor vending carts. Also serving up some new breakfast items and new snack bites is Kusafiri Coffee Shop & Bakery. Whether looking for those early morning treats or midday cravings fix, the latest items here are going to impress. First up, joining the menu for breakfast is the Egg and Bacon Croissant Sandwich with Tomato Pepper Relish. This item features a croissant with a cheese omelet, crispy bacon, and tomato-pepper relish served with potato barrels. Also for breakfast is the Breakfast Totchos with Eggs, Bacon, and Cheese. It combines potato barrels, scrambled eggs, nacho cheese sauce, cheese curds, and crumbled bacon. I personally will be bringing my appetite for breakfast on my next outing to try everything. But that’s not all for Kusafiri Coffee Shop & Bakery – there are two more dishes on the way. The plant-based IMPOSSIBLE Gatsby fills a pita pocket with plant-based picadillo, tomato-pepper relish, and crispy potato sticks and tops it off with a plant-based aïoli. The Harissa Chicken Wrapbrings together harissa chicken salad with vegetables and an avocado spread rolled in a spinach tortilla. Both items are served with house-made potato chips too! In addition to the Stuffed Pancake Sandwich (which sounds incredible), Pongu Pongu will also have another item joining the menu. This fan-favorite spot nestled within Pandora – The World of Avatar serves up Na’vi-inspired refreshments and bites, like the Night Blossom. Starting Oct. 11, it will add a decadent new Cinnamon Roll. What a perfect sweet pairing to go with one of its tasty refreshments. Barbecue lovers, are you (and your taste buds) ready for some exciting new bites? I sure hope so because Flame Tree Barbecue also has some additions on the way. The IMPOSSIBLE Burnt Ends are a can’t-miss plant-based dish whether you eat plant-based all the time or simply want to try something new. It’s paired with french fries and coleslaw on the side. If you fancy yourself a french fry fan, then I have the plate for you – the French Fries with Pulled Pork and Cheese. Need I say more? We’re not done yet! Pizzafari is joining in on the menu updates. Here, you’ll find yet another plant-based item coming on Oct. 11. Add the Plant-based Italian Sausage to your list of things to try on your next Disney’s Animal Kingdom outing. This new offering is served alongside a side salad with Italian dressing. If you’re looking for another side option to pair with any of the tasty items already on the menu at this location, the Antipasto Side Salad will soon be available to complete your meal. Last, but certainly not least, we’re trekking back over to Africa for one of my personal favorite snack spots at the park – Tamu Tamu Refreshments. Found in the heart of Harambe Village, those with a sweet tooth will rejoice at the options here. Joining the already delicious menu are four new snacks. First up, the DOLE Whip Orange Soda Float with strawberry syrup on top. Few things are as refreshing as pineapple, strawberry, and orange. Did you know you can also get the classic DOLE Whip Float at Tamu Tamu Refreshments already? This treat features DOLE Whip with DOLE pineapple juice for pineapple perfection. For those over the age of 21, you can enjoy the DOLE Whip Float with Parrot Bay Coconut Rum currently or the DOLE Whip Hard Cider Float featuring DOLE Whip and ACE Pineapple Craft Cider starting Oct. 11. For the latest news and events from throughout Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you updated throughout the day, every day. 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Zoo Tampa at Lowery Park has welcomed a baby southern white rhino to the family! ZooTampa’s southern white rhino crash (the term for a group of rhinos) has grown with the exciting arrival of a newborn calf! The male calf was born during the evening hours of Tuesday, October 3, 2023. The baby rhino appears to be strong and is nursing alongside his experienced mother, 19-year-old Kidogo. Kidogo was paired with male Mufasa as part of the Species Survival Plans, overseen by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums which ensures the survival of protected, threatened, and endangered species. “We are excited to welcome another healthy calf,” said Chris Massaro, Senior VP, Zoological Operations. “Kidogo did great with the birth of her sixth baby, and she is being very attentive. The birth is also special for first-time dad, Mufasa. The calf is a critical step in our continued effort to save the imperiled species from extinction.” The Zoo is home to seven rhinos: male Mufasa; females Kidogo, Alake, Fugo; and juveniles Ruby and Kayin and the new male calf. The second-largest land mammal after elephants, rhinos are pregnant for 16 to 18 months and only give birth every two to five years. At full maturity, a southern white rhino will have two horns, grow 12 to 13 feet long and up to 6 feet from hoof to shoulder, and weigh 4,000 to 5,000 pounds. They can live 40 to 50 years and run at impressive speeds of up to 30 miles per hour. At the beginning of the 20th century, southern white rhinos were hunted to near extinction for their horns, which some erroneously believe provide medicinal benefits. Rhino horn is constructed from keratin, the same material that makes up human fingernails and hair. There are currently approximately 16,803 southern white rhinos left in the wild, across 11 countries in Africa. For the latest news and events from throughout Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you updated throughout the day, every day. You can also stay updated with the latest news and events on X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, you should subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel!

MxPx have announces a run of live shows following the release of their latest album, Find A Way Home. MxPx will head out on a Nationwide tour with The Ataris starting in NYC on February 9, 2024 at Webster Hall and includes a date at House Of Blues Orlando with special guests, The Ataris on Saturday, March 16. Tickets on sale FRIDAY, October 13th at 10am, with Live Nation Presale on Wednesday, October 11 at 10 am. (Code: VOCALS). Since its inception in 1992, MxPx has lived the music industry roller coaster. They’ve spent some time on major labels, selling millions of records along the way, to these days self-releasing their own music with a small team. They’ve toured the entire world 10x over and to this day can show up pretty much anywhere and have an audience that wants to see them. For the latest news and events from throughout Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you updated throughout the day, every day. You can also stay updated with the latest news and events on X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, you should subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel!

Give Kids The World's tree-mendous new Holiday Guided Tours enable guests to experience their enchanting Village all decked out for the holidays. The event features access to select venues on the Avenue of Angels, illuminated with 1.6 million lights, decorated vignettes, and much more. Give Kids The World have made their list for the holidays already, and yes, the've checked it twice, and this coming holiday season at Give Kids The World is going to be EXTRA nice! Give Kids The World Village is an 89-acre, nonprofit "storybook" resort in Central Florida. Here, children with critical illnesses and their families are treated to weeklong, cost-free vacations, and this holiday season, Give Kids The World have introduced their newest festive offering: Holiday VIP Tours! This exciting new holiday event is going to be a must visit for the holidays here in Central Florida, during Holiday VIP Tours, guests will savor the magic of 1.6 million glimmering lights covering the iconic GKTW venues, have fun taking holiday photos with special backdrops, and enjoy the exclusive behind-the-scenes stories that go along with each unique area. And that's not all, the GKTW villas will be decorated by Give Kids The World' incredible Village partners! The Holiday VIP Tours will take place on select nights in November and December, and tickets are only $59.99 per person. All proceeds will benefit Give Kids The World. Get your tickets now for this magical event now, supporting such a worthwhile cause. Rated Four Stars by Charity Navigator, Give Kids The World Village is an 89-acre, whimsical nonprofit resort in Kissimmee, Florida, that provides week-long, cost-free wish vacations to critically ill children and their families from around the world who want to visit Central Florida. A stay at the Village is much more than a vacation. During one incredible week, wish families laugh, play, and create priceless memories together away from hospital visits and medical procedures. It's a magical week of "YES" where wish kids can experience the simple joys of childhood, and where families can recapture some of the precious moments that may have been missed due to illness. Since 1986, Give Kids The World Village has welcomed more than 188,000 families from all 50 states and 76 countries. The Village is made possible by the support of generous donors and community partners, as well as thousands of passionate volunteers – who donate their time and talent making wishes come true. Learn about volunteer opportunities Also taking place this holiday season at Give Kids The World is the 3rd Annual Magical Night of Hope, read on for al the details on this extra special night. Give Kids the World is inviting you to join them for the 3rd Annual Magical Night of Hope on December 9, 2023. This special event is an intimate Christmas concert featuring some of your favorite personalities from the Disney YouTube community. This year’s show will take place live from Give Kids The World Village, and will once again be streamed live on YouTube. And for the first time, you will have the opportunity to join the live studio audience! Magical Night of Hope was created to raise funds for Give Kids The World Village, an 89-acre whimsical nonprofit resort in Central Florida that provides critically ill children and their families with magical weeklong wish vacations at no cost. A stay at the Village is much more than a vacation; it's an opportunity for these families to laugh together, play together, and create priceless memories away from hospital stays and medical treatments. There are two ticket options for the Magical Night of Hope for you to choose from: General Admission ($50.00) As a General Admission guest of THE live studio audience, you will have the opportunity to experience THE concert in person. It is sure to be a magical way to kick of the holiday season. You’ll also enjoy a delightful Dessert Reception. VIP Package ($150.00) As a VIP guest of the live studio audience, you will have the opportunity to experience the concert from the best seats in the house. As well as enjoying premium table seating and a dessert reception, you'll also meet and greet the cast, receive a special gift, and enjoy a private tour of Give Kids The World Village. This magical nights is sure to sell out, so make sure you buy your tickets before they do! For the latest news and information from throughout Central Florida, here at Gotta Go Orlando we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date with us on X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, for the best of Orlando.

Featuring unlimited food from dozens of restaurants, open bars and diverse musical acts across nine stages, Jazzoo is not to be missed! Don’t miss the wildest ALL-INCLUSIVE event of the year on Saturday November 4 at Brevard Zoo from 7 pm - 11 pm. The Brevard Zoo annual music festival is back with music from all genres playing across multiple stages; food from dozens of restaurants, caterers and food trucks; full open bars; and game tent with DJ and dance floor. Performers include New Orleans Cajun pop sensation Amanda Shaw, Brown Bag Brass Band, Carl Lewis with INTENSITY, Char Good, Wonderama, DJ Yves, D&D and other artists coming soon. Tickets starting at $100, are all-inclusive: ALL the music, ALL the beverages, ALL the food, all night long! Guests must be age 21+ with a valid ID. Jazzoo is a rain-or-shine event and tickets are non-refundable. Get more information and tickets here. For the latest news and events from throughout Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you updated throughout the day, every day. You can also stay updated with the latest news and events on X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, you should subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel!

Zach Bryan has expanded his Quittin Time Tour! Due to demand, country music star Zach Bryan has added 19 shows to the 2024 North American trek, including dates in Los Angeles, Denver, New Orleans, Houston, and here in Orlando. Bryan will take to the stage at Amway Center on July 21. Set your alarms, tickets go on sale Friday, October 20, at 10 am. Sign up for emails to get your presale code the night before the presale. These new dates for “The Quittin Time Tour” are added after Bryan’s release of his chart-topping EP Boys of Faith and his 2023 self-titled album that has received high praise and recognition across the music industry. Most recently, Bryan made history with his song featuring Kacey Musgraves titled “I Remember Everything.” The song was the first to ever top the Billboard Hot 100, Hot Country Songs, Hot Rock Songs and Hot Rock & Alternative Songs charts all at the same time. For the latest news and events from throughout Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you updated throughout the day, every day. You can also stay updated with the latest news and events on X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, you should subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel!

Following the rapturous reception to their new single “Ghosts Again," get ready to experience Depeche Mode LIVE at Amway Center TONIGHT! Tonight, Tuesday, October 10, Depeche Mode take to the stage at downtown Orlando's Amway Center, and they have just opened up lower bowl seats for tonight's concert, and there are now less than 200 remaining. Secure yours before they sell out! Get tickets now! For the latest news and events from throughout Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you updated throughout the day, every day. You can also stay updated with the latest news and events on X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, you should subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel!

Eerie family frights has returned to Tampa Bay, as the kid-friendly Creatures Of The Night is happening every weekend at Zoo Tampa. Tampa Bay’s number one family Halloween celebration, Creatures of the Night, is happening right now at ZooTampa at Lowry Park. Guests of all ages can get into the spooky spirit and join the Zoo’s new vampire hosts, Count Chirop and Countess Tera, for eerie family frights every weekend through October 29. The event is free to members and Pay for A Day ticket holders, with general admission tickets only $34.95. NEW Creatures of the Night Experiences for 2023: Vampire Ball: Instead of blood, Count Chirop and Countess Tera feed on fun and host a party made up of human and monster friends. Vikings Victory Party: This dance party features jock jams and victory anthems. Guests who are brave enough to join these barbarians in their celebratory revelry are ensured a rocking good time. Troll Cave: Guests won’t be able to miss this dark, foggy cave inhabited by trolls. Though they might look a bit fearsome, these trolls are playful—and they’re ready for a game of hide and seek. Howliday House Light Show: Guests can enjoy a colorful Halloween light show every 15 minutes in front of ZooTampa’s own haunted house. Spider-Queen Dining Hall Oasis: Are you ready to meet the Spider Queen and her Court? Join them for some Halloween fun and be mesmerized by the living black widow fountain. Returning Favorite Creatures of the Night Experiences for 2023: Twisted Tales: The perfect place for younger guests where favorite storybook villains come to life. Don’t worry, the Fairy Godmother will also be there to keep the mischievousness in check. Junkyard of Broken Dreams: Braver guests will not want to miss this haunted house where scary dreams and urban legends will come to life. Swamp Witch Way: Blackwater Mattie, the swamp witch, may still be lurking in the Florida Wilds. Guests who want to search for her should make sure they are carrying something to trade. Clown Carousel: A troupe of clowns have set up shop in Carousel Circle and are waiting to play pranks on passing guests. HooDoo Haven: Guests who dare to travel through ZooTampa’s Ituri Forest will find a Mardi Gras party festooned with flags and dripping with beads. Meet Dr. Hoodoo and his hoodoo friends who can help you find a cure for any ailment you may have. Voodoo Bar: Guests who need a break from the Zoo’s eerie festivities are encouraged to take a break at the Voodoo Bar. Adults will find New Orleans-themed beverages at the Coppertail Watering Hole bar in the Beer and Wine Garden. Scarecrow Junction: Don’t miss your favorite chef, Lucilla Lumpkins, smashing up her famous recipes inside Scarecrow Junction. Also let your littlest ones experience their first Haunted House as they face the Ha Ha Haybale Maze. For more eerie scoop on the event visit: ZOOTAMPA.ORG For the latest news and events from throughout Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you updated throughout the day, every day. You can also stay updated with the latest news and events on X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, you should subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel!

The popular Orange County Animal Services appreciation event at Lake Eola Park, Barktoberfest is back! Orange County Animal Services will host the 10th Annual Barktoberfest later this month, when the fun and free event returns to Lake Eola Park, N Eola Ave, Orlando, on Sunday, October 29, 2023 from 12 pm - 4 pm! Barktoberfest is the shelter’s rescue appreciation event that serves to celebrate the partnership between OCAS and the rescue community. Animal Services currently works with more than 80 rescue groups across the state that aid in the recovery and adoption of homeless animals. Many of these pets will be present at Barktoberfest and available for adoption through the individual rescue groups. Pet Adoption Dozens of available animals will be onsite, in the care of the shelter’s rescue groups. This includes puppies, adult dogs, specific breeds and mixed breeds. With a wide variety of options, there will be a pet for each interested adopter available! Adoption prices and policies vary by group. Rabies Vaccinations and Microchipping OCAS will also be offering free Rabies Vaccinations and Microchipping! Event Vendors Barktoberfest will feature local pet-related businesses and groups! If you’re interested in joining OCAS for Barktoberfest, please email Barktoberfest@ocfl.net to receive a vendor application. Animal Services is asking participating vendors to donate $250 to the shelter. For the latest news and events from throughout Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you updated throughout the day, every day. You can also stay updated with the latest news and events on X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, you should subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel!

Brevard Zoo receives $2 million gift from Ron Jon Surf Shop and Surfing’s Evolution & Preservation Foundation for Aquarium and Conservation Center in Port Canaveral, passes two-thirds mark of $100 million campaign. Brevard Zoo has received a transformative $2 million gift from Ron Jon’s founder and his wife, Ron and Lynne DiMenna. These dollars will help construct the beach-themed entrance complex at the Zoo’s world-class Aquarium and Conservation Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida. Half of the gift, $1 million, will be donated from their retail company, Ron Jon Surf Shop, and the other $1 million as a grant from their foundation, Surfing’s Evolution & Preservation Foundation. The Aquarium and Conservation Center is a once-in-a-generation endeavor by Brevard Zoo to revolutionize coastal conservation, environmental education, and the rehabilitation of imperiled marine species throughout Central Florida. Following a $25 million commitment from an anonymous donor in 2021 and a $5 million gift from the DSF Charitable Foundation earlier this year, this gift represents the third-largest private donation to Brevard Zoo’s Our Legacy Campaign, a $100 million community fundraising effort to build the future Aquarium. In recognition of this gift, the Aquarium’s beach-themed entrance complex will be named in honor of Ron Jon Surf Shop and the Surfing’s Evolution & Preservation Foundation. The 17,510-square-foot complex will be the first area visitors will experience upon arriving at the Aquarium, comprising a covered entry, orientation gallery, ticketing, restrooms, guest services, a gift shop, a sea turtle nesting exhibit and more. The main feature of the complex will be an interactive dune exhibit, modeled to look like real coastal sand dunes, that highlights the work of Brevard Zoo’s Perdido Key beach mouse conservation program. Surfing’s Evolution & Preservation Foundation has supported the program annually since 2020, with grants totaling more than $55,000. Signage will recognize Ron Jon and the foundation’s generous support, while a Bait Ball Tank, Under the Weed Line Tank and Near Shore Reef Tank will add color and appeal to this exciting introduction to the Aquarium. “Ron Jon Surf Shop is an iconic brand in East Central Florida, and we are overjoyed to recognize their incredible generosity—and the generosity of the Surfing’s Evolution & Preservation Foundation—at our Aquarium,” said Brevard Zoo’s chief executive officer, Keith Winsten. “This gift will have a major impact on our ability to bring this world-class facility to life, which will conserve and celebrate the coastal ecosystems and wildlife we share our region with, from manatees to the tiniest beach mouse. “This naming is a fitting tribute to Ron Jon’s philanthropic leadership and the Surfing’s Evolution & Preservation Foundation’s conservation efforts throughout Florida as well as their loyal support of our beach mouse program,” Winsten continued. Groundbreaking for the Aquarium is expected in the fall of 2024, with a planned opening in early 2027. The future Aquarium will span 14 acres of shoreline along the Banana River at Port Canaveral, reflect the distinctive aesthetic of Brevard Zoo, and facilitate meaningful connections between visitors and Florida’s marine life and coastal ecosystems through a joyful, accessible and relaxed experience. In addition to the beach-themed entrance complex, planned exhibits include a Manatee Critical Care Center and Habitat, Sea Turtle Care Complex, Shark Flats, Ray Encounter, Alligator Alley, Otter Run and a tarpon feeding experience. The project is expected to support more than 900 jobs and attract over 300,000 tourists annually, engaging at least 525,000 visitors each year. With this gift, Brevard Zoo crosses the two-thirds mark of its $100 million Our Legacy Campaign, with more than $67 million in funds committed since the campaign formally launched in December 2021. "We are immensely grateful to Ron Jon Surf Shop, the DiMennas, and the Surfing’s Evolution & Preservation Foundation, whose combined generosity has helped us reach this thrilling milestone and will help inspire a passion for the conservation of our beaches, waterways and the species that call them home for generations to come.” For the latest news and events from throughout Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you updated throughout the day, every day. You can also stay updated with the latest news and events on X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, you should subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel!

It's the most wonderfully SPOOKY time of the year, and a visit to Dezerland Action Park Orlando is gonna get you some unique photo opportunities with the kids. Dezerland is home to the Orlando Auto Museum, and inside you'll discover vehicles that are guaranteed to excite the little ones, and the grown up's too... Get your photos with the Ghostbusters Ecto 1 vehicle, the Munsters Koach, The Dragula, Scooby Do's Mystery Machine, as well as not one but three Batmobiles! Adam West's from the TV show, as well as Michael Keaton's and Val Kilmer's from the movies. Plus, for the month of October, Dezerland Action Park Orlando is offering kids in costume free entry to the Orlando Auto Museum. To receive free admission, each child must be accompanied by a paid adult. Accompanying adults will also receive a 50% discount on tickets. The entertainment center will also host Cosplay and Cars Halloween Trunk or Treat on October 29. With over 850,000 square-feet of entertainment space, Dezerland Action Park Orlando on International Drive is filled with excitement for you to uncover. In addition to the Orlando Auto Museum, the park features countless attractions including the 007 Bar, adjacent to the world’s largest collection of James Bond vehicles and memorabilia, indoor go-karting, bowling, a trampoline park, axe throwing, arcade games and 4D motion simulators. For more info check out Dezerland's website. For the latest news and events from throughout Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you updated throughout the day, every day. You can also stay updated with the latest news and events on X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, you should subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel!

Give Kids The World Village will come alive with glittering lights and holiday magic during an intimate, elegant evening featuring dinner, live entertainment, and live and silent auctions. This holiday season join Give Kids The World is hosting Holiday Soiree, an elegant evening featuring dinner, entertainment, and live and silent auctions in The Hoppening Place, followed by a festive After Hours Party on The Avenue surrounded by lights – including music, access to the Castle of Miracles and delectable desserts in Henri’s Starlite Scoops. VIP packages featuring an exclusive pre-reception event and sponsorship opportunities are available. Proceeds will make magical wishes come true for critically ill children and their families at our whimsical nonprofit resort. Space is limited - reserve your tickets and tables today! Rated Four Stars by Charity Navigator, Give Kids The World Village is an 89-acre, whimsical nonprofit resort in Kissimmee, Florida, that provides week-long, cost-free wish vacations to critically ill children and their families from around the world who want to visit Central Florida. A stay at the Village is much more than a vacation. During one incredible week, wish families laugh, play, and create priceless memories together away from hospital visits and medical procedures. It's a magical week of "YES" where wish kids can experience the simple joys of childhood, and where families can recapture some of the precious moments that may have been missed due to illness. Since 1986, Give Kids The World Village has welcomed more than 188,000 families from all 50 states and 76 countries. The Village is made possible by the support of generous donors and community partners, as well as thousands of passionate volunteers – who donate their time and talent making wishes come true. Learn about volunteer opportunities. Read on for info on even more holiday fun at Give Kids The World this holiday season! Give Kids The World have made their list for the holidays already, and yes, the've checked it twice, and this coming holiday season at Give Kids The World is going to be EXTRA nice! Give Kids The World have introduced their newest festive offering: Holiday VIP Tours! This exciting new holiday event is going to be a must visit for the holidays here in Central Florida, during Holiday VIP Tours, guests will savor the magic of 1.6 million glimmering lights covering the iconic GKTW venues, have fun taking holiday photos with special backdrops, and enjoy the exclusive behind-the-scenes stories that go along with each unique area. And that's not all, the GKTW villas will be decorated by Give Kids The World' incredible Village partners! The Holiday VIP Tours will take place on select nights in November and December, and tickets are only $59.99 per person. All proceeds will benefit Give Kids The World. Get your tickets now for this magical event now, supporting such a worthwhile cause. Also taking place this holiday season at Give Kids The World is the 3rd Annual Magical Night of Hope, read on for al the details on this extra special night. Give Kids the World is inviting you to join them for the 3rd Annual Magical Night of Hope on December 9, 2023. This special event is an intimate Christmas concert featuring some of your favorite personalities from the Disney YouTube community. This year’s show will take place live from Give Kids The World Village, and will once again be streamed live on YouTube. And for the first time, you will have the opportunity to join the live studio audience! Magical Night of Hope was created to raise funds for Give Kids The World Village, an 89-acre whimsical nonprofit resort in Central Florida that provides critically ill children and their families with magical weeklong wish vacations at no cost. A stay at the Village is much more than a vacation; it's an opportunity for these families to laugh together, play together, and create priceless memories away from hospital stays and medical treatments. There are two ticket options for the Magical Night of Hope for you to choose from: General Admission ($50.00) As a General Admission guest of THE live studio audience, you will have the opportunity to experience THE concert in person. It is sure to be a magical way to kick of the holiday season. You’ll also enjoy a delightful Dessert Reception. VIP Package ($150.00) As a VIP guest of the live studio audience, you will have the opportunity to experience the concert from the best seats in the house. As well as enjoying premium table seating and a dessert reception, you'll also meet and greet the cast, receive a special gift, and enjoy a private tour of Give Kids The World Village. This magical nights is sure to sell out, so make sure you buy your tickets before they do! For the latest news and information from throughout Central Florida, here at Gotta Go Orlando we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date with us on X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, for the best of Orlando.