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The Orlando Home & Garden Show returns to the Orange County Convention Center, West Concourse this month. The popular twice-yearly consumer show, The Orlando Home & Garden Show takes place on Friday October 6 - Sunday, October 8, 2023. The fall edition of the show has everything you need to turn your home improvement and outdoor projects from fantasy to reality! Enjoy strolling through thousands of square feet of exhibits featuring the latest in products and services for everything from builders, contractors, materials, decks, pools, spas, entertainment systems, storage, plants, landscape displays, kitchenware, and more! Bets of all their is need to buy a ticket as admission to the show is FREE all weekend long courtesy of Spa Manufacturers. For this one weekend, the Orange County Convention Center will offer wall-to-wall displays and exhibits filled with ideas and products to spark your imagination, and transform your home. The Orlando Home & Garden Show features local, regional and national exhibitors with fabulous ideas for consumers, at the show you’ll find the latest in products and services for home improvements, this is your opportunity to meet the experts who will make your next remodeling, renovation, landscaping, patio or decorating project a big success. Obviously living in Central Florida we enjoy outdoor living, and at the show you’ll find landscapers, gardening, plants, hardscapes, sheds, decks, patios and so much more! Plus, outdoor furniture, outdoor kitchens, fire pits, fountains – everything to build your perfect outdoor living space. In addition to the latest in home improvements and outdoor living, the show features lots of shopping, find items for your home, things to eat, to give and share, and to enjoy. See the latest gadgets for your home. Shop the art, gift and gourmet area. Meet local artisans, and discover items you won’t find in stores. For more information click here. 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.

This Friday you have the opportunity to receive free hands only CPR training from Orlando Fire Department. The Orlando Fire Department is inviting members of public to join them on World Heart Day, September 29 at Lake Eola. In celebration of World Heart Day, OPD will be conducting free hands only CPR training near the park area at Lake Eola from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. A fire engine will be on site and personnel will be conducting free blood pressure checks from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. This event is free and open to everyone The Lake Eola fountain will also be lit red in recognition of the day. 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.

In a year that over 300 new babies have arrived at Disney's Animal Kingdom, yet another baby has been born at the resort! Exciting news from Walt Disney World! An Addax has given birth to a beautiful baby girl at Disney's Animal Kingdom. Mom Lavender delivered her baby a little earlier than expected, but keepers were delighted by the surprise. The calf is healthy and already bonding with mom on the savanna. Births like these are made possible thanks to the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ Species Survival Plan, ensuring the responsible breeding of animals in managed care like the critically endangered addax. 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.

This year's Halloween Horror Nights 32 is in ful on scare mode and is proving as popular as ever. Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando Resort is back and better than ever until November 4, and the popularity of the event is proving as strong as ever with Universal announcing that Frequent Fear Passes are now sold out for the remainder of the year. Single night tickets are still available though! Click Here to Purchase tickets! See below for more details on the spine-tingling terrors that await at Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights 2023. 10 CHILLING HAUNTED HOUSES To make it through the night alive, guests will have to survive ten haunted houses where they will confront their deepest fears in “Stranger Things 4” as they come face to face with otherworldly creatures like demogorgons, demobats, and even Vecna himself within his blood-red Mind Lair in a race against the clock to escape from his deadly curse. Face an evil reawakened in “The Exorcist: Believer” inspired by Universal Pictures’ terrifying new horror film from Blumhouse and Morgan Creek Entertainment. HHN fans will find themselves navigating through the carnage and mayhem of Pittsburgh in “The Last of Us” inspired by Naughty Dog and PlayStation’s award-winning post-pandemic video game as they join a brutal journey in a world overtaken by a fungal virus that turns humans into a new threat, the Infected. Maneuver an underground labyrinth below the streets of Paris filled with iconic characters from the Universal Monsters canon, including The Phantom of the Opera, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, and Dr. Jack Griffin, aka The Invisible Man, in “Universal Monsters: Unmasked” Enter a living slaughterhouse inspired by the hit USA & SYFY series and cult classic films, “Chucky: Ultimate Kill Count” with Chucky out to kill every person who enter. This year you can encounter five original haunted houses fresh from the fog created by Universal Orlando’s award-winning Entertainment team where willing guests will fall prey to a demented, late-night circus led by an evil ringmaster and notorious icon looking for human souls to fuel his dark intentions in “Dr. Oddfellow: Twisted Origins”. Dueling Dragon fans will love the horrific twist to a frightening, yet familiar tale and sinister battle between Fire and Ice in “Dueling Dragons: Choose Thy Fate” HHN fans will also enter the blood-soaked campgrounds deep in the trenches of mountains where vicious, bloodthirsty yetis have returned with a vengeance in “YETI: Campground Kills” Then selling their souls for fame in “The Darkest Deal” where they quickly learn a deal can be more than they bargained for... Lastly for the houses this year, watch out for a colonial cult looking to slaughter those who dare refuse to worship the Bloodmoon in “Bloodmoon: Dark Offerings” FIVE DAUNTING SCARE ZONES As Dr. Oddfellow steps out of the shadows and onto the streets of Universal Studios Florida for the first time, swarms of taunting scareactors lurk through the park looking for guests to haunt within these five scare zones. This year on the streets of Universal Studios Florida, guests will come face to face with the devious legend who is promising immortality for those who dare to enter “Dr. Oddfellow’s Collection of Horror” Cowel in fear as the signs of the zodiac come to life in “Dark Zodiac” where Dr. Oddfellow uses his power to transform the zodiac signs into horrifying horoscope creatures, then venture into the “Jungle of Doom: Expedition Horror” where Dr. Oddfellow’s twisted and bizarre experiments combine elements of nature and animals to create vicious jungle creatures looking to satisfy their cravings. This year don't forget to attend a music festival crashed by bloodthirsty vampires let loose by Dr. Oddfellow in “Vamp ’69: Summer of Blood” befoe you stumble upon Dr. Oddfellow’s crates and cages that once housed monsters of all kinds who have escaped in pursuit of chaos in “Shipyard 32: Horrors Unhinged” SPINE-CHILLING EXPERIENCES AND KILLER FOOD Offering guests a break from the fog with frightening experiences like never before with: another twisted chapter in “Nightmare Fuel Revenge Dream” a pyro and aerial stunt show that is sure to fire guests up to the beat of metal and electronica an all-new Tribute Store taking guests back to a 1960s NYC Comic Shop where they step into the pages of their own truly terrifying comic a monstrous menu of all-new food & beverage, including Bloody Campground Poutine, El Pastor Torta and Sour Apple Pie Funnel Fries, in addition to returning fan-favorites like Pizza Fries the return of the Dead Coconut Club to Universal CityWalk with an all-new theme and menu themed libations, photo opportunities and more within an ominous nightclub vibe at the all-new Peacock’s Halloween Horror Bar EXCLUSIVE PEACOCK OFFER FOR HALLOWEEN HORROR NIGHTS GUESTS Guests can also unlock six months of Peacock Premium with the online purchase of single-night event tickets or the popular Frequent Fear and Rush of Fear Passes. Limited time offer. Eligibility restrictions and Terms Apply. EXCLUSIVE HALLOWEEN EXPERIENCES FOR UNIVERSAL ORLANDO HOTEL GUESTS Guests can have the fall getaway of their screams by staying near the fear at one of Universal Orlando’s eight hotels and enjoy exclusive benefits, including Early Park Admission to the theme parks during the day and access to priority event entrance to Halloween Horror Nights at night as well as complimentary transportation to the theme parks and Universal CityWalk. For the first time ever, the fog has spread to all eight hotels with exclusive activations and experiences for hotel guests inspired by this year’s event, including Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort’s exclusive “Chucky’s Twisted Playground” photo illusion experience based on the USA and SYFY series, plus, the Universal Monsters Gallery of Legends lobby photo opportunities in all other hotel lobbies. Guests can even enjoy Halloween-themed bars like the Spooky Swizzle Lounge at Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort or the Spooky Sunset Lounge at Universal’s Endless Summer Resort – Dockside Inn and Suites, plus themed food and beverage offerings across the destination. Guests can take advantage on a variety of vacation packages and discounts on hotel stays to plan the ultimate fall getaway. Guests can also purchase single-night tickets or the popular Frequent Fear and Rush of Fear Passes, plus event upgrades like Express Pass, R.I.P. Tour and the daytime Behind the Screams: Unmasking the Horror Tour. Click here for more information and to book a fall getaway. For more information about Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights 2023, visit www.universalorlando.com/Halloween. 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. 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ESPN Events and the Orlando Sports Foundation on Tuesday announced the 2023 Cure Bowl will be played at FBC Mortgage Stadium on the UCF campus. The 2023 Cure Bowl which raises money for cancer research, kicks off at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 16 on ABC. This year’s game will mark two firsts. It will be the first Cure Bowl played on ABC and the first time FBC Mortgage Stadium in Orlando has hosted an NCAA-sanctioned bowl game. “We are excited about the Cure Bowl’s partnership with UCF and bringing a postseason bowl game to FBC Mortgage Stadium,” said Alan Gooch, Orlando Sports Foundation CEO and Cure Bowl Executive Director. “The ability to directly inform Knight Nation about the bowl’s ties to UCF College of Medicine’s cancer research is a unique opportunity to further the Orlando Sports Foundation’s mission of bringing teams together to find a cure for cancer.” In the fall of 2007, UCF debuted an on-campus stadium, forever changing the college football experience in Orlando. It was a game-changing moment for a group of community leaders and philanthropists as well. These pioneers developed a vision to create a one-of-a-kind bowl game tied directly to a charitable cause. With that goal in mind on May 28, 2008, they introduced the Orlando Sports Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to funding cancer research. Six years later in the spring of 2014, OSF gave Orlando its third college bowl game. On Dec. 19, 2015, San Jose State beat Georgia State 27-16 in the inaugural Cure Bowl at Camping World Stadium. With the Cure Bowl as a platform, OSF has raised $4.1 million for cancer research since 2015. The Central Florida community has benefitted directly: Dr. Annette Khaled at the UCF College of Medicine received nearly 1.6 million for her cancer research from the funds raised by the game. “We are thrilled that the Cure Bowl is coming to FBC Mortgage Stadium on our UCF campus in December,” said Terry Mohajir, UCF Director of Athletics. “It’s my belief and experience that for college football programs Orlando is a premiere destination, if not the destination, for a postseason bowl game.” “It’s also appropriate that the proceeds from this game benefit cancer research that takes place right here on the UCF campus.” UCF has been a key contributor to the Cure Bowl’s success. More than 100 UCF alums have served on the OSF board of directors, advisory board, volunteers and staff. All of these individuals helped elevate the organization’s mission of bringing teams together to find a cure for cancer, while supporting UCF’s College of Medicine and Cancer Research Center. The 2023 Cure Bowl matchup will be revealed on Dec. 3. For the latest news anhd information from throughout Central Florida, here at eral public tickets will go on sale later this fall. For more information, visit CureBowl.com. 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.

Yet another new route is coming to Orlando International Airport! Viva Mexico! Viva Aerobus, one of Monterrey’s top airlines, has announced new nonstop service between Monterrey, Mexico, and Orlando International Airport. The route to Orlando will commence on May 9 with three weekly flights. Fares for the new routes will start at $65 for a one-way flight. With this move, Viva Aerobus is responding to the growing demand in the world's most dynamic international two-country passenger market. According to Mexico’s Secretary of Tourism, tourists from the U.S. entering by air account for 63% of all foreign air arrivals in Mexico. The launch of this new route comes in a year of historic growth for Viva Monterrey, one of Viva’s most important operating hubs, where it has positioned itself as the leading airline marked by the extent of its route coverage, flight frequency, and passenger traffic. In 2023 alone, the airline has added 15 routes to/from Monterrey. A few months ago, it began operating flights to Mexicali, Bogotá, and Puerto Escondido and resumed its seasonal summer routes to Cozumel and Ixtapa Zihuatanejo. It is also launching services to Durango, Tulum, La Paz, and Tapachula, By 2024, the airline will operate 49 routes to/from Monterrey, including 12 to the U.S., one to Bogotá, one to Havana, and 35 domestic routes. To support this expansion, Viva has already dedicated 28 aircraft to its Monterrey hub operations. Book at www.vivaaerobus.com. 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.

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer has celebrates the reimaging of Downtown with annual State of Downtown Address. Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer has delivered his annual State of Downtown address to hundreds of downtown residents, business owners, professionals, and community members, together with the Downtown Orlando Partnership. During his speech inside Steimetz Hall at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, Mayor Dyer highlighted the work of “Project DTO” and its transformational impact on Downtown Orlando over the last ten years. He noted that because of the foundation and investments that were made through that strategic vision process, even in this post-pandemic environment, Downtown Orlando is in a strong position, but there is still much work to do and meaningful challenges to overcome. “COVID altered the landscape for every major downtown on earth, so, as we examine the state of Downtown Orlando, we’re at an inflection point,” said Mayor Dyer. “We find ourselves with both the opportunity and the imperative to be a city that leads.” Dyer highlighted the city’s efforts to lead this charge and take advantage of this opportunity with DTO 2.0, Orlando’s new playbook to further reimagine downtown, together with the community. The initiative puts Downtown’s evolution into a true neighborhood as the key focus. “It’s about doing more and being more,” said Mayor Dyer. “It’s about building a downtown that appeals directly to the workers themselves. [We’ll do that] by reimagining Downtown Orlando, not as a singular employment destination, but as an authentic neighborhood, a neighborhood that belongs to everyone in Central Florida.” Mayor Dyer went on to showcase key areas of the plan that focus on enhancing quality of life, growing amenities, furthering safety and opportunity and addressing community challenges. He noted this would take continued commitment, partnership and being bold and brave to approach what’s next for Downtown. “The rise of our downtown as a true neighborhood for everyone is here,” said Mayor Dyer. “If we work together, we know that Downtown Orlando is ready to be that neighborhood.” To help illustrate the speech, as part of the event, Mayor Dyer also showcased the stories of Orlando businesses, residents and city employees who are helping reimagine the future of downtown and transforming it into that “neighborhood for everyone.” Additional highlights from the speech included: A DIVERSE & THRIVING ECONOMY Reimaging the Bob Carr Theater into an iconic physical town square for Orlando’s digital economy and to foster in-person creativity. Working with one of Central Florida’s largest publicly-traded companies, Travel & Leisure, to explore bringing its 900-person headquarters to Downtown. Growing the innovation economy at Creative Village with new partnerships like the self-driving SWAN Shuttle in partnership with LYNX and BEEP. ONLY-IN-DTO EXPERIENCES AND DESTINATIONS Bringing Fringe back to downtown, which will soon be joined by SAK Comedy Lab on Church Street. Opening two new downtown parks in the last two years including Luminary Green Park and Lake Lorna Doone Park; expanding and modernizing the iconic, signature park at Lake Eola and soon opening Art-squared, which will feature a café and the works of local artists, full performance stage, covered seating and rotating food trucks. Working with the Downtown Arts District to transform nine crosswalks into public art and add four more murals from local artists. Transforming five more Downtown traffic boxes into pieces of public art. Activating alleyways on Church Street and Magnolia Avenue and transforming them into unique gathering spaces. Expanding “Downtown for the Holidays” programming and features with new decorative light displays, a larger holiday market and the addition of a Shop & Stroll from Lake Eola to City Hall. And, upgrading Amway Center and Camping World Stadium to continue to host and attract more major events that bring major community impact. A HOME FOR EVERYONE More than 20,000 people call Downtown home, with more choosing Orlando’s urban environment every day. Today, more than 1,300 new residential units are currently in development throughout Downtown, including - Society Orlando is set to open this January with 462 new apartments, including studios and lower cost options. The Commons will add 400 more apartments at the corner of Rosalind Avenue and Pine Street with retail and office space. And, the Edge will usher in a new SunRail station at Church Street along with 234 multifamily units. The city continues to remain committed to creating and preserving housing units for all income levels in Downtown, including – More than 350 units of affordable housing in Creative Village. More than 200 units of affordable housing at Parramore Oaks. The preservation of nearly 200 affordable housing units for seniors at the Roberts in the South Eola district. The construction of 16 new single-family homes for working families. And, the creation of the Parramore Asset Stabilization Fund, a partnership with the Central Florida Foundation, to purchase and renovate more than 80 rental unitsthroughout Parramore. For those who were not able to attend Mayor Dyer’s State of Downtown Address, encore presentations are available at orlando.gov/stateofdowntown. 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. 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Sloth Days is back and better than ever! Enjoy fun activities and celebrate some of the sleepiest residents at Wild Florida. Release your inner sloth at Wild Florida! From Friday, October 20 to Saturday, October 21, Wild Florida is once again hosting Sloth Days, packed with fun for you and your family. Sloths are easily recognized for being the slowest (and cutest) species in the animal kingdom. And, there are a ton of other interesting facts about sloths that might make you fall more in love. Because of the love people have for sloths and Wild Florida's mission to build a connection between people and their environment, they are dedicating Sloth Days to celebrating sloths through live demonstrations, interactive experiences and other sloth-related activites. SLOTH DAYS ACTIVITIES: $10 off Sloth Encounter Ever want to be up close and personal with Wild Florida's sleepy pals? Well… here’s your chance! While booking in-person, over the phone, or online, just mention or use the code SLOTHDAYS to receive $10 off regular sloth encounter, only available during Sloth Days. During your sloth encounter, you can interact with sloths in their environment, where you can snag a quick slothie to share all the fun you’re having with your friends. As a bonus, you will even get free admission to Wild Florida's Gator Park. Proceeds donated to APPC Panama The Panamerican Conservation Association is Panama’s leader in Sloth rescues. They care for sick, injured and orphaned animals. Wild Florida loves to support causes that provide to our wildlife which is why a percentage of the proceeds will go to APPC Panama and their continued efforts. Free corn on the cob at Chomp House Grill If you really want to feel like a sloth, visit the Chomp House Grill for free corn on the cob. Fun fact, this is our two-toed friends’ favorite treat! Surprise sloth pop-ups Be sure to keep your eyes peeled for sights of our furry friends. They will make special appearances around our Gator Park to celebrate their special day. October 20 – Happy Sloth Day! Hang out with Wild Florida on the official Sloth Day! Take some awesome slothies during a sloth encounter, then grab a bite to eat at the Chomp House Grill, and pick up your free corn on the cob! You and your family can even hang out at the Recreation Area in the Gator Park to test your own sloth skills. 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.

A mesmerizing ALL-NEW island-themed holiday light spectacle, HOLIDAY NIGHTS will bring dazzling lights, immersive family experiences, unique entertainment, and more to Island H2O this holiday season. Tickets are now on sale for Island H20 Water Park's Holiday Nights, an exciting new island-themed holiday light spectacular will take place select nights at the Kissimmee water park from November 8 to December 31. For 44 nights, this sparkling new event will feature countless twinkling lights, enchanting displays, live entertainment, and delightful treats, all while supporting a charitable cause. Visitors can look forward to hundreds of thousands of twinkling lights, themed displays, unique photo spots, live entertainment, and tantalizingly themed treats and gifts, all which will transform Island H2O Water Park into an extravaganza for the whole family. Holiday Nights will light up every Wednesday through Sunday from Nov. 8 – Dec. 10 and everyday Dec. 13 – 31. Tickets are available for purchase at Islando H2O Water Park from $29.99 per adult / $24.99 per child with a portion of proceeds supporting Kissimmee's Give Kids The World Village. “Islad H2O Water Park brings families together while making a splash during Florida’s hot weather and we are excited to offer a tropical island-vibe during our “Holiday Nights” event,” said Ron Sutula, general manager of Island H2O Water Park. “We’re proud to embrace this season of giving by supporting the nonprofit Give Kids The World Village with a portion of the proceeds from “Holiday Nights.” As the sun sets, Island H2O Water Park will transform into a holiday wonderland, adorned with twinkling island-themed lights that'll rival the brightest North Star. Check out island-festive immersive light displays and snap some holiday-card worthy photos with friends and family. This is the ideal place to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the holidays and reconnect with friends and family “island style.” Guests can indulge in holiday shopping as they surf through the holiday market featuring local vendors with a showcase of unique gifts and handcrafted ornaments. Sip steaming mugs of cider and hot cocoa, enjoy holiday themed bites, and toast s’mores big enough to share all while enjoying unique live entertainment each night. “Holiday Nights” will also offer the perfect venue for holiday parties and gatherings at a great value, allowing you to celebrate the season with your colleagues, friends, or family in a festive environment. For more information on group rates and reservations, contact Sales@IslandH2OLive.com. About Island H2O Water Park: Island H2O Water Park is Central Florida's newest water park, offering over 20 rides, slides and other splashing attractions. The park is themed around social media offering an immersive and interactive experience for all ages. Island H2O Water Park, ranked among the Best Outdoor Water Parks by USA TODAY for four consecutive years, is also a proud recipient of the 2019 World Waterpark Association’s Leading-Edge Award. This award recognizes its creative perfection of themes, facilities, programs, services and operational concepts in the water attractions industry. For more information on hours, birthday parties, groups, purchasing tickets, and season pass information, please visit www.IslandH2OWaterPark.com. Island H2O Water Park is located at 3230 Inspiration Drive, Kissimmee, FL, 34747. About Give Kids The World Village: Give Kids The World Village is an 89-acre, whimsical nonprofit resort in Central Florida that provides critically ill children and their families from around the world with magical week-long wish vacations at no cost. From life’s simple pleasures to the stuff that dreams are made of, every family is treated to an all-inclusive, customized dream vacation including transportation, accommodations, donated theme park tickets, nightly entertainment, daily gifts, and unique experiences at the Village, a storybook destination of its own – featuring an array of accessible rides and attractions. Since 1986, Give Kids The World has welcomed more than 178,000 wish families from all 50 states and 76 countries. For more information, visit 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.

Manchester Orchestra and Jimmy Eat World have been out on the road on a lengthy 29-city North American co-headlining tour throughout the summer, and Manchester Orchestra ain't finished just yet... Atlanta band Manchester Orchestra have announced a run of shows here in Florida, Alabama and Georgia, including a date at House Of Blues Orlando on November 26 with The Get Up Kids. Andy and MO revealed the news on the bands socials, "it’s just about that time for the old MO boys to disappear for a while, get back in the trenches for 10-15 years, see our families, and try to make the next great American masterpiece. before then, we are absolutely delighted to end the year with a run of shows with one of our favorite bands of all time “the get up kids”. Tickets are on sale now for the Orlando show. 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.

Disney Concerts has announced that Disney Princess – The Concert, a celebration of the music of Disney’s iconic princesses performed by Broadway stars, will return to the US for a 39-city run in the new year, including a stop in Orlando. Disney Concerts announced Tuesday that Disney Princess – The Concert, a celebration of the music of Disney's iconic princesses performed by Broadway stars, is coming back in 2024. Since its debut in Saudi Arabia and its inaugural US tour throughout the 2021-2022 season, Disney Princess – The Concert will have visited 18 countries on 5 continents prior to the new US 2024 leg, including the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Brazil, Poland, New Zealand, Australia, Malaysia, China and Thailand. The show returns to the U.S. for a 39-city run, kicking off March 5 in Memphis, Tennessee, and wrapping up on April 20 in Buffalo, New York. An Orlando show will take place on April 8 at Steinmetz Hall at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. The 2024 cast will feature Lissa de Guzman, who appeared in Broadway’s Aladdin and Wicked, along with Syndee Winters, who played Nala in Broadway's The Lion King. Also taking the stage will be Moulin Rouge and Waitress' Adam J. Levy, as well as That’s So Raven and Raven’s Home co-star Anneliese van der Pol, who was Broadway's final Belle in Beauty and the Beast. Fiddler on the Roof and The Secret Life of Bees' Benjamin Rauhala will serve as musical director. As always, fans attending are encouraged to dress up in their best royal attire for an unforgettable evening, as these Broadway stars perform 30 iconic Disney songs, including favorites like “Part of Your World,” “Let It Go,” “A Whole New World,” “Just Around the Riverbend,” and “How Far I’ll Go.” The 2024 tour includes new arrangements and song additions, adding the music of some of Disney’s greatest heroes and villains. Larger than life animation and theatrical effects accompanying the music will immerse the audience in pure Disney magic. Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. local time at disneyprincessconcert.com. 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.

How much fun can you have in an hour... At Fun Spot America you can find out, as the popular Central Florida attractions launch new week-day special. Looking for some weekday fun? Look no further and get ready to take advantage of Fun Spot America's HUGE Halloween Weekday Special! For just $15 an hour for our first 3 hours of operation, you can ride unlimited roller coasters and go-karts! This offer is available until October 31, 2023 at ether of Fun Spot America's park in Orlando or Kissimmee. To take advantage of this offer you must arrive within 3 hours of park opening, with the offer valid Monday through Fridays only. 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.