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The deadly Death Eaters are coming to Diagon Alley in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter within Universal Studios Florida! Universal Orlando have just revealed that for the first time ever, Death Eaters, a group of Voldemort’s most devoted followers, will roam Diagon Alley in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter within Universal Studios Florida! Beware as the Death Eaters will be looking to find others willing to show loyalty to the Dark Lord’s cause... Universal have confirmed that the Death Eaters will appear on select dates September 1 through November 4. This is the same dates for the after hours Halloween Horror NIghts at the park, however it is unclear if the Death Eaters will appear during regular park hours or if they will only appear during Halloween Horror Nights, although it was announced on the Halloween Horror Nights social media accounts. Death Eaters have appeared at Universal Orlando before, making their debut at Islands of Adventure in Hogsmeade Village during The Dark Arts at Hogwarts Castle. This was followed by their first appearance at Halloween Horror Nights last year, where they featured in a Scare Zone. Halloween Horror Nights At Universal Orlando Resort Select Nights September 1 - November 4, 2023 Halloween Horror Nights (HHN) at Universal Orlando Resort is Orlando’s most famous Halloween event for adults and teens, bringing together the stories and visions of the world’s most notorious creators of horror. From cinematic greats and crazed current cult favorites to the park’s original abominations, each year the legend grows and the experience reaches beyond your wildest nightmares. Halloween Horror Nights 32 will feature 10 terrifying haunted houses, 5 sinister scare zones and live entertainment. All new terrifying houses this year includin “The Exorcist: Believer,” inspired by the new Universal Pictures film from Blumhouse and Morgan Creek Entertainment, “Chucky: Ultimate Kill Count” based on the popular USA & SYFY series, and “Universal Monsters: Unmasked,” inspired by Universal’s legacy of iconic cinematic monsters. Here’s what’s lingering in the fog at Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights 2023: HAUNTED HOUSES The Exorcist: Believer An Evil Reawakened Two missing girls have been found with no memory of what happened to them. But wherever they went, the ultimate evil has returned with them. Enter the most terrifying scenes from the new Blumhouse film. Chucky: Ultimate Kill Count Chucky’s Back for Even More Carnage Chucky, the serial killer doll, is back for a new gorefest! He’s hijacked his own haunted house with all kinds of bloody hijinks. You and your friends must try to survive his ultimate kill count. Stranger Things 4 Try to Escape the Curse of Vecna You’ll need your squad to resist Vecna’s gruesome curse. Like Eleven, now’s your chance to stop him once and for all as you take on the scariest season of Stranger Things yet. The Last of Us Step Into the World of The Last of Us You and your squad will encounter the haunting and overgrown world of the video game in a brand-new, terrifying way. Stay silent if you want to survive a multitude of Clickers, Hunters and more. Universal Monsters: Unmasked Four Universal Monsters. One New Nightmare. Descend into the Paris Catacombs, where you and your squad will face a new horde of Monsters: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, the Phantom of the Opera, the Hunchback of Notre Dame and the Invisible Man. Dr. Oddfellow’s Twisted Origins Your Soul is a Price He’s Willing to Pay You won’t be able to resist going inside Dr. Oddfellow’s menacing menagerie of twisted oddities. But the price for you and your friends is steep: the cost of your souls to feed his immortal power Dueling Dragons: Choose Thy Fate No Matter Who You Choose, You Lose Two warlocks of great power were turned into dragons after trying to take Merlyn’s spell book. Now you and your friends are caught in their epic battle. You must choose a path and a victor. YETI: Campground Kills Yeti or Not, Here They Come You and your friends are about to venture into a 1950s campground overrun by huge, menacing yetis who rip apart anyone who gets in their way. You must flee to the ranger tower to escape. The Darkest Deal Fame is Fleeting. Fear is Forever. Blues musician Pinestraw Spruce will have to face the music after meeting with The Collector and trading his soul for musical glory. You and your squad learn the terrible price of fame. Bleed for the Blood Moon Bloodmoon: Dark Offerings In a Colonial-era village, moon-worshippers witness a blood moon at their fall festival. They take it as a sign to hunt down any non-followers, including you and your scream squad. SCARE ZONES Dr. Oddfellow’s Collection of Horror Dr. Oddfellow will lure you into Halloween Horror Nights with a promise of immortality. As he lifts the veil on all the horrors to come, you’ll soon realize you may not even survive the night. Dark Zodiac Dr. Oddfellow has entered a dark dimension to harness the power of the Zodiac and live forever. He twists the signs into malevolent beings who foretell your doom. As his star rises, yours falls. Jungle of Doom: Expedition Horror In the 1920s, Dr. Oddfellow ventured deep into the darkest jungle, performing horrific experiments on nature. Now his monstrous creations are running amok and are coming after you. Vamp ’69: Summer of Blood At a 60s music fest in a small New York town, you’ll jam to popular bands with fellow concert-goers until Dr. Oddfellow unleashes vicious vampires on the audience. They’re out for your blood. Shipyard 32: Horrors Unhinged Enter a 1940s San Francisco shipping yard full of mysterious crates and cages bearing Dr. Oddfellow’s symbol. Beware, his nightmarish oddities have now escaped, spreading fear and chaos in their wake. SHOW Nightmare Fuel Revenge Dream The show that sparked your darkest dreams has reignited. Let your nightmares burn out of control as the pyro and aerial performers fire you up to the beat of metal and electronica. NEW SPINE-CHILLING EXPERIENCES AND KILLER FOOD Guests can enjoy the all-new disturbingly entertaining show, “Nightmare Fuel Revenge Dream,” that features a new dreamer confronting the creature that’s been turning her dreams into nightmares. While shopping the latest Halloween Horror Nights merchandise and treats in an all-new Tribute Store, guests can enter a mysterious NYC Comic Book Shop and experience the “Tribute to Terror” by stepping into the pages of this original, terrifying, horror comic book. Guests can enjoy a drink at the Red Coconut Club as it will once again transform to the Dead Coconut Club donning a new theme and menu. When guests want to take a bite out of the horror, they can enjoy a monstrous menu of all-new food & beverage items, including Bloody Campground Poutine, El Pastor Torta and Sour Apple Pie Funnel Fries, in addition to returning fan-favorites like Pizza Fries. New this year, Peacock’s Halloween Horror Bar will feature themed libations within an ominous nightclub vibe, photo opportunities, and more. For those dying to experience this year’s “killer” food & beverage before the event even opens, Taste of Terror will offer guests an exclusive preview of select items that will be featured at Halloween Horror Nights select nights from August 10 through August 26. EXCLUSIVE HALLOWEEN EXPERIENCES AT UNIVERSAL ORLANDO’S HOTELS Universal Orlando hotel guests can stay near the fear and receive 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. Vacation packages are available that include one-night admission to the event, Universal hotel accommodations and admission to all three of Universal Orlando’s thrilling theme parks. And for the first time ever, the fog has spread to all eight of Universal Orlando’s 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 and more. For Universal Orlando’s event, guests can now purchase a variety of tickets and vacation packages for Halloween Horror Nights 2023 which begins Friday, September 1, including single-night ticketsand event upgrades like the R.I.P. Tour, Express Pass and the daytime Behind the Screams: Unmasking the Horror Tour. Guests can also stay near the screams with a special vacation package that includes one-night admission to the event, Universal hotel accommodations and admission to all three Universal Orlando theme parks. Package holders also receive theme park benefits exclusive to Universal Orlando hotel guests, such as Early Park Admission during the day and access to a dedicated Halloween Horror Nights entry gate at night. Additional ticket products, including Frequent Fear Passes, will be available soon. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets. Want more spooky fun? Check Out Our Orlando Halloween Guide 2023 For the very latest news and information from Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date on our socials, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, your free guide to Orlando. Please Note: Gotta Go Orlando is your free guide to all the amazing happenings in Orlando. Every day we offer the most up to date news and information on the best of Orlando and Central Florida. We are supported by our advertisers via digital ads, sponsored content, and affiliate links, articles may be paid for, or contain affiliate links where we could earn money if you purchase products or services via a link our site.

The Orlando Museum of Art’s Signature exhibition will be on view until September 17, 2023 The Orlando Museum of Art has announced extended dates for the 2023 Florida Prize in Contemporary Art. The exhibition, originally scheduled to close on August 27, will now be on view through Sunday, September 17, 2023. The Florida Prize in Contemporary Art is organized by the Orlando Museum of Art (OMA) to bring new recognition to the most progressive artists in the State. Artists range from emerging to mid-career, often with distinguished records of exhibitions and awards that reflect recognition at national and international levels. The exhibition is the result of intensive research and review of hundreds of artists each year. Artists present multiple works from recent years or large-scale installations created on-site that give visitors a fuller understanding of their vision and accomplishment. The Florida Prize always brings together artists of diverse backgrounds and varying practices and is a snapshot of the State’s cultural vitality. Akiko Kotani was awarded the 2023 Florida Prize in Contemporary Art at the exhibition opening preview party on Friday, June 2, 2023. Kotani received a $20,000 prize, which was generously underwritten by Gail and Michael Winn, longtime supporters of the prize. Elliot and Erick Jiménez, the first collaborative artists to be featured in the exhibition, were voted the winners of the People’s Choice Award. Along with bragging rights, the pair received a check for $2,500, also underwritten by Gail and Michael Winn. Other artists featured in this year’s exhibition include: Cara Despain, Peggy Levison Nolan, Yosn. For the very latest news and information from Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date on our socials, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, your free guide to Orlando. Planning your next vacation? Check out Top Villas, offering the best vacation homes, in the best resorts. Enquire or book online. Top Villas guarantee the very best rates on all luxury villas, condos & townhouses. Please Note: We are supported by our advertisers via digital ads, sponsored content, and affiliate links. Articles may be paid for, or contain affiliate links where we could earn money if you purchase products or services via a link our site

We always knew that here in Orlando we have the best theme park halloween events in the county and 5 local theme parks have just been nominated by USA Today 10Best for Best Theme Park Halloween Event. As Central Florida's theme parks put the final touches to this years halloween events, USA Today 10Best, have announced this years nominees for Best Theme Park Halloween Event! 20 theme parks from throughout the country have been nominated, with every theme park in Central Florida included. USA Today 10Best Awards asked a panel of experts to nominate their favorite theme park halloween event in the country, and from the list of 20 theme parks nominated, the winners will be selected by the public, with everyone given the opportunity to vote online. Vote for your favorite once per day until Monday, September 18 at noon. The winning theme park Halloween events will be announced on Friday, September 29. Read on for the Central Florida Theme Parks that have been nominated in this year's awards. Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Best Theme Park Halloween Event Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights immerses gleeful guests in gore from end to end. Killer clowns and brain-starved zombies are among the characters you might meet as you navigate the streets, which transform each evening into a hellscape of bone-chilling screams. You’ll find little refuge in any of its horrifying haunted houses., with themes like "The Exorcist: Believer" and "Chucky: Ultimate Kill Count." Brick-or-Treat at Legoland Best Theme Park Halloween Event Build an unforgettable Halloween experience for your family at LEGOLAND. There's something for everyone at Brick-or-Treat, with LEGO-themed décor and characters, live shows, and, of course, trick-or-treating. Be sure to pack your costume! Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens Best Theme Park Halloween Event Darkened thrill rides and even darker storylines are at the heart of Busch Gardens' Howl-O-Scream, an event that draws in Halloween enthusiasts far and wide with its nightmarish content. Zombies, demons, ghosts, and other ghouls make appearances in haunted houses and live shows. Howl-O-Scream at SeaWorld Best Theme Park Halloween Event Frights await at SeaWorld's Howl-O-Scream. Each spooky season brings a collection of elaborate haunted houses, darkened thrill rides, immersive scare zones, and darkly entertaining live shows. Parkgoers can even knock one back in one of the many themed bar experiences. Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom Best Theme Park Halloween Event The Magic Kingdom’s delightful Halloween event welcomes trick-or-treaters for an exclusive party like no other. Collect treats throughout the park, meet spooky-but-sweet holiday-spun entertainers, and delight in the bewitching charms of beloved characters such as those scheming sisters from "Hocus Pocus," the bug-bellied Oogie Boogie, horned icon Maleficent, and many more. Enjoy popular attractions with special, themed twists, Disney's Not-So-Spooky Spectacular fireworks show, and a colorful, kid-friendly Halloween parade. Vote now for your favorite! For the very latest news and information from Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date on our socials, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, your free guide to Orlando. Planning your next vacation? Check out Top Villas, offering the best vacation homes, in the best resorts. Enquire or book online. Top Villas guarantee the very best rates on all luxury villas, condos & townhouses. Please Note: We are supported by our advertisers via digital ads, sponsored content, and affiliate links. Articles may be paid for, or contain affiliate links where we could earn money if you purchase products or services via a link our site

Nashville style chicken chain Dave's Hot Chicken has opened its latest Central Florida location in Lake Mary. California-based fried chicken chain, David's Hot Chicken has opened its latest Central Florida location at 4405 W. Lake Mary Blvd. on August 18. The new restaurant follows the first Florida locations for the chain which opened last year in Waterford Lakes Town Center on Alafaya Trail, and at 155 Cranes Roost Blvd. in Altamonte Springs. Another Florida restaurant at 2540 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa opened in June this year. Dave's Hot Chicken offers hot chicken tenders and sliders at a variety of heat levels. The hottest level, the Reaper, can't be sold to customers under the age of 18 and requires guests to sign a waiver before eating it! They also offer sandwiches, mac and cheese and other cookout sides. The chicken chain was created by best friends Dave Kopushyan, Arman Oganesyan, and Tommy and Gary Rubenyan, the four friends scrounged up $900 to put a tiny stand in an East Hollywood parking lot. The menu was simple, and the chicken was the star. Sourced and prepared to be the juiciest and most tender chicken imaginable, each piece is topped with Dave’s signature mix of spices ranging from No Spice to “The Reaper.” A year later, the boys had the money to open a shop in a hip strip-mall with décor by local street artists, where the crowds continued to grow with wait-times of an hour and more. From there, the incredibly craveable “Hot and Spicy” varieties have created a cult following with rave reviews across the U.S. and Canada. For the very latest news and information from Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date on our socials, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, your free guide to Orlando. Planning your next vacation? Check out Top Villas, offering the best vacation homes, in the best resorts. Enquire or book online. Top Villas guarantee the very best rates on all luxury villas, condos & townhouses. Please Note: We are supported by our advertisers via digital ads, sponsored content, and affiliate links. Articles may be paid for, or contain affiliate links where we could earn money if you purchase products or services via a link our site

In a shock move that will upset district employees, the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District is vowing to end employee benefits, including free entry to the Walt Disney World theme parks The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District has made its intentions public to eliminate employee benefits for district employees, including complimentary Walt Disney World passes and discounts. The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District have submitted a referral to the Florida Inspector General hoping to eliminate the employee benefits that district employees receive, these employees include Reddy Creek Fire Department firefighters. Employee benefits for the majority of theme parks worldwide include free entry, discounts and more, this includes Orlando's theme parks, Walt Disney World, SeaWorld Orlando, and Universal Orlando, and although Central Florida Tourism Oversight District employees are not strictly Walt Disney World employees, they work at the rest, and have always received the benefits. The shock move follows Disney billing the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District for Walt Disney World passes and discounts. The amount per annum according ro CFTOD amounts to $2.5 million annually. In a press release from the CFTOD, they refer to the employee benefits as handouts and a scheme by Disney to get more money. They go on to claim that's it raises significant questions regarding self-dealing as the board members were only permitted a maximum of $100 per month in compensation per the Reedy Creek Improvement District Act. Read the full press release: Today, the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District has submitted a referral to the Florida Inspector General regarding millions of dollars’ worth of perks and benefits that the former Disney-controlled Reedy Creek Improvement District funneled back to Disney. For decades, the former Disney-run RCID used taxpayer funds to provide season passes and amusement experiences to its employees and their family members, cover the cost of discounts on hotels, merchandise, food, and beverages, and give its own board members VIP Main Entrance passes. In 2022 alone, it cost taxpayers over $2.5 million. In addition to constituting unethical benefits and perks, the scheme raises significant questions regarding self-dealing as the board members were only permitted a maximum of $100 per month in compensation per the Reedy Creek Improvement District Act. The latest bill sent to CFTOD from Disney features a charge of $492,382.96 for “Q1 FY22 Tickets.” The scheme included the RCID government paying for “discounts” enjoyed by employees on all Disney purchases. Line items include government-paid handouts for “Merchandise Discount Usage” ($16,837.39), “Food & Beverage Discount Usage” ($4,969.52), and “Water Parks Discount Usage” ($3,764.48). It also includes employee handouts for hotel usage at the Disney Yacht Club Resort, Disney Caribbean Beach Resort, and Disney Coronado Springs Resort. The bill can be viewed here. Immediately upon discovering the scheme, the CFTOD set in motion plans to eliminate it. All CFTOD employees who require access to Disney premises to perform their official duties will still be able to access them. What is the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District? In May, 1967, the governor agreed to Disneys demands that the Reedy Creek Improvement District should be created. Reedy Creek covers over 10,000 hectares of land surrounding Walt Disney World. The Reedy Creek Improvement District was a special district created by state law that allowed Disney governmental control over the land in and around the parks. For more than half a century the district has enabled Disney to function like a county government, providing services such as firefighting, power, water and roads within Orange and Osceola counties. In turn Disney can issue bonds with tax advantages to pay for improvements. Then in 2021, Florida Governor, Ron DeSantis signed in a Florida law that banned transgender girls and women from participating in middle, high school and college women's competitions. Then in 2022, he kicked it up a notch with his support of the Florida Parental Rights in Education Act – commonly known as the "Don't Say Gay" law. The law came into practice in March 2022 and prohibited discussions of sexual orientation or gender identity in school classes from kindergarten to year three. It was widely criticised outside of Florida for being biased towards the LGBTQIA+ community with the White House officially calling it, "hateful legislation targeting vulnerable students". Since then it has been extended to include grades four to 12. A day after the bill passed, then-Disney CEO Bob Chapek condemned the legislation in a leaked memo to Disney leadership. Mr Chapek then went public with Disney's opposition to the bill and apologised for not speaking out sooner. Mr DeSantis wasn't very happy with Disney for speaking up against him and he immediately retaliated by targeting Reedy Creek as a way to punish the House of Mouse. In April 2022, Mr DeSantis signed a bill that stripped Disney of its 55-year-old self-governing status. But rather than dissolving Reedy Creek, Mr DeSantis instead seized it on behalf of Florida and appointed a board to control the district. Mr DeSantis appointed five self picked board members to the new Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, saying that the group would not only supervise municipal services but act as a moral arbiter for a company that has "lost it's way". The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District officially gained control on February 27, 2023. For the very latest news and information from Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date on our socials, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, your free guide to Orlando. Please Note: Gotta Go Orlando is your free guide to all the amazing happenings in Orlando. Every day we offer the most up to date news and information on the best of Orlando and Central Florida. We are supported by our advertisers via digital ads, sponsored content, and affiliate links, articles may be paid for, or contain affiliate links where we could earn money if you purchase products or services via a link our site.

Listen up Orlando, dress to impress at The Villains Ball this spooky season! Dress up in your villain inspired outfits and enjoy a Halloween party to remember! Get ready for a scarily awesome night of music, live performances, and crowd participation as The Villains Ball (18+) takes over the House of Blues Orlando at Disney Springs on Halloween Night, October 31. Brought to you by the team behind the Disney-themed party nights, Bop To The Top, this special Halloween night party will include lots of dark Disney, spooky pop, and classic Bop To The Top anthems! Dressing up is encouraged and there will be a villain's costume contest. Tickets are on sale now via Live Nation, with tickets from $20 each. Featuring a beautiful music hall and soul to spare, House of Blues is one of Orlando's premier live entertainment venues that packs in an impressive line-up of artists from around the world. The two-story Music Hall is decorated with original folk art, hardwood floors and a mainstage that has been graced by B.B. King, Pearl Jam, James Brown and Norah Jones. With its unique and eclectic atmosphere, the 12,637 square-foot space accommodates up to 1,500 guests, as well as having a huge hall for the big concerts, House of Blues doubles up as a casual restaurant in the daytime, with plenty of seating options if you want a few drinks in the evening. This really is an Orlando nightlife venue that takes its live music seriously, with huge homegrown and international names booked in on a regular basis. For the very latest news and information from Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date on our socials, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, your free guide to Orlando. Planning your next vacation? Check out Top Villas, offering the best vacation homes, in the best resorts. Enquire or book online. Top Villas guarantee the very best rates on all luxury villas, condos & townhouses. Please Note: We are supported by our advertisers via digital ads, sponsored content, and affiliate links. Articles may be paid for, or contain affiliate links where we could earn money if you purchase products or services via a link our site

Nessa Barrett is going back on tour for the second time in 2023, and this time she's coming to Orlando! In a surprise announcement, Nessa Barrett has revealed that she's heading back out on tour again. Earlier this year, the singer embarked on her first ever headlining tour, and now she’s hitting the road once again for the Church Club For the Lonely Tour,. Barrett made the announcement on Instagram, “Surpriseeeeee I literally cannot believe i’m announcing the first phase of the church club for the lonely tour with special guest @mayawithadash <3 tickets go on sale friday but you can get them earlyyyyyy if you text 310-496-3837 or buy the new shirt available in my store for the next 24 hours. I can’t wait to see you omg," Barrett will take to the stage for her only date on the tour in Florida, at House Of Blues Orlando on October 9, with support from MAY-A. Tickets are on sale Friday, August 2 at 12 p, with a Live Nation Presale on Thursday, August 24 at 12 pm. (Code: TRACK). Featuring a beautiful music hall and soul to spare, House of Blues is one of Orlando's premier live entertainment venues that packs in an impressive line-up of artists from around the world. The two-story Music Hall is decorated with original folk art, hardwood floors and a mainstage that has been graced by B.B. King, Pearl Jam, James Brown and Norah Jones. With its unique and eclectic atmosphere, the 12,637 square-foot space accommodates up to 1,500 guests, as well as having a huge hall for the big concerts, House of Blues doubles up as a casual restaurant in the daytime, with plenty of seating options if you want a few drinks in the evening. This really is an Orlando nightlife venue that takes its live music seriously, with huge homegrown and international names booked in on a regular basis. For the very latest news and information from Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date on our socials, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, your free guide to Orlando. Planning your next vacation? Check out Top Villas, offering the best vacation homes, in the best resorts. Enquire or book online. Top Villas guarantee the very best rates on all luxury villas, condos & townhouses. Please Note: We are supported by our advertisers via digital ads, sponsored content, and affiliate links. Articles may be paid for, or contain affiliate links where we could earn money if you purchase products or services via a link our site

A popular Thai restaurant in downtown Orlando has had its after-midnight alcohol sales permit suspended by the city, the first since the permits were introduced in May 2023. The popular downtown Orlando restaurant and bar, Napasorn Thai Restaurant and Sake Bar is the first to have its after-midnight alcohol sales permit suspended by the city of Orlando. The city of Orlando introduced the new after-midnight alcohol sales code on May 1, 2023, and under the new code, any businesses serving alcohol between the hours of midnight and 2 am have to apply for a permit while agreeing to add extra law enforcement protection, a weapons detection system, ID scanners and an occupancy load monitor system between 10 am and 2 am. The decision by the city to temporarily revoke the Pine Street restaurant's late-night permit follows an inspection by the city where it was discovered that the restaurant was in violation of the permits requirements. It has been revealed that during the July inspection, the restaurant did not have a weapons detection system, ID scanner or occupancy load monitoring system in use. This has resulted in a 30 day suspension notice from the City of Orlando. The restaurant can continue to sell alcohol during the day but cannot sell alcohol between midnight and 2 am.for the next 30 days. For the very latest news and information from Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date on our socials, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, your free guide to Orlando. Planning your next vacation? Check out Top Villas, offering the best vacation homes, in the best resorts. Enquire or book online. Top Villas guarantee the very best rates on all luxury villas, condos & townhouses. Please Note: We are supported by our advertisers via digital ads, sponsored content, and affiliate links. Articles may be paid for, or contain affiliate links where we could earn money if you purchase products or services via a link our site

First Watch has expanded its award-winning restaurant concept serving breakfast, brunch and lunch with a new location along Orange Blossom Trail, officially open today, Monday, August 21. The ever expanding restaurant concept, First Watch which serves breakfast, brunch and lunch are celebrating opening their latest Central Florida restaurant in Kissimmee, with another location on S. Kirkman Rd. in Orlando opening this Winter. The new restaurant in Kissimmee is located outside the Crosslands Shopping Center at 3150 N Orange Blossom Trail brining the concept’s chef-driven menu and rotating seasonal offerings to a 4,255-square-foot space that offers indoor and outdoor seating for 250+ people. “There’s been plenty of anticipation about what’s next for First Watch in the greater Orlando area and beyond, and we’re thrilled to share that we’re expanding our brunch experience to more of our neighbors in Kissimmee,” said Dave Gerau, Regional Vice President of Operations at First Watch. “Having been in the region for over 25 years, we take great pride in introducing the community to a new morning routine. With the latest and greatest in design, our newest Kissimmee restaurant promises to one up those expectations…and then some. We’ve loved calling Florida our homebase for four decades, and we’re excited to deepen our roots here for many more to come.” To celebrate the opening of the new Kissimmee location, customers who dine in-restaurant during their first five days in business will receive free coffee with their meal. In addition, the first 120 customers to visit the new restaurant will also receive a custom, reusable travel mug. First Watch’s curated menu takes an elevated approach to traditional breakfast, brunch and lunch offerings that are made to order using only the freshest ingredients. Some of its most crave-able items include Avocado Toast, Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict, Farm Stand Breakfast Tacos and Lemon Ricotta Pancakes. All year long, First Watch serves an array of fresh juices in-house daily from the highest quality fruits and vegetables as well as its socially responsible and award-winning Project Sunrise coffee, which is sourced by women coffee farmers in South America, the Mujeres en Café. The Daytime Dining concept also offers a revolving seasonal menu five times a year, following the sun to intentionally source quality ingredients, wherever and whenever they are in season. This ever-evolving menu has included items like the Crab Avocado Toast, Barbacoa Quesadilla Benedict, Elote Mexican Street Corn Hash and Watermelon Wake-Up fresh juice, among many others. The new Kissimmee restaurant will offer this seasonal menu beginning in Winter 2023. First Watch entered Osceola County in 2017 and has expanded its footprint to four restaurants across the region – in Champions Gate, St. Cloud, Sunrise City Plaza and now along Orange Blossom Trail in Kissimmee – within the last year alone. While Kissimmee is the latest in the concept’s expansion in Central Florida, First Watch has been an Orlando brunch staple for more than 25 years with over 20 restaurants spanning Lake, Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties. First Watch serves its entire menu seven days a week from 7 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. for pickup, delivery and dine-in service. To place an order or join a digital waitlist, guests can download the First Watch App or visit firstwatch.com. For the very latest news and information from Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date on our socials, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, your free guide to Orlando. Planning your next vacation? Check out Top Villas, offering the best vacation homes, in the best resorts. Enquire or book online. Top Villas guarantee the very best rates on all luxury villas, condos & townhouses. Please Note: We are supported by our advertisers via digital ads, sponsored content, and affiliate links. Articles may be paid for, or contain affiliate links where we could earn money if you purchase products or services via a link our site

It's the most wonderful time of the year, and superstar a cappella group Pentatonix are celebrating the holiday season in Orlando with The Most Wonderful Tour of the Year! Fresh from taking the stage at MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre on August 10, three-time Grammy Award-winning and multi-platinum-selling a cappella group Pentatonix have announced a return to Florida for the holidays. Pentatonix will take to the stage at Amway Cebter here in Orlando on December 13, 2023 with The Most Wonderful Tour of the Year . Don't miss your chance to celebrate the holidays with Pentatonix! Tickets on sale this Friday August 25. Pentatonix is renowned for their stunning vocal harmonies and innovative arrangements, the group has redefined modern a cappella music. From chart-topping pop hits to timeless holiday classics, Pentatonix boasts an extensive repertoire showcased across multiple albums, attracting an immense global following. Comprising Kirstin Maldonado, Scott Hoying, Mitch Grassi, Kevin Olusola, and Matt Sallee, the group's enchanting performances have resonated with audiences around the world, including their most successful Christmas tour ever last year, playing to 200,000+ people across 22 cities across the country. Since opening in 2010, downtown Orlando's Amway Center has firmly established itself as one of the finest multipurpose venues in the country. Amway Center, home to the Orlando Magic, Orlando Solar Bears, and the Orlando Predators also hosts major national events, concerts and shows. The venue regularly hosts numerous milestone events including NBA All-Star Weekend, NCAA March Madness, Wrestlemania 33 and sell-out concerts by the biggest names in the business like Paul McCartney, Ed Sheeran, Taylor Swift, Justin Timberlake and Billie Eilish. Amway Center welcomes roughly 225 events and more than 1.3 million patrons annually. For the very latest news and information from Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date on our socials, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, your free guide to Orlando. Planning your next vacation? Check out Top Villas, offering the best vacation homes, in the best resorts. Enquire or book online. Top Villas guarantee the very best rates on all luxury villas, condos & townhouses. Please Note: We are supported by our advertisers via digital ads, sponsored content, and affiliate links. Articles may be paid for, or contain affiliate links where we could earn money if you purchase products or services via a link our site

Hear ye, hear ye! World Princess Week has arrived at Walt Disney World, and to celebrate, Disney PhotoPass have revealed brand new Magic Shots. World Princess Week has arrived at Walt Disney World, and Disney PhotoPass is going all in on the regal celebration that takes place now through August 26. Two brand new Magic Shots are available now through August 26, exclusively at Walt Disney World. One features the good fairies, Flora, Fauna, and Merryweather from Walt Disney's 1959 film Sleeping Beauty, while the other includes magical princess-themed confetti. Also for World Princess Week you can indulge in eats and treats fit for a Princess through Walt Disney World. With a combination of exciting new items, like the Rapunzel Petit Cake at Amorette’s Patisserie, and returning favorites, including the Enchanted Rose at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, there is no shortage of the ways you can commemorate this occasion through your taste buds. Disney Resort Hotels Disney’s Art of Animation Resort and Disney’s Pop Century Resort Landscape of Flavors and Everything POP Shopping & Dining (Available Aug. 1 through 31; mobile order available) How Far I’ll Go Haupia Pie: Rich chocolate-coconut pie with a layer of coconut haupia custard topped with sweet cream and macadamia nut Disney’s Beach Club Resort Beach Club Marketplace (Available Aug. 1 through 31; mobile order available) Part of Your World Mousse: Blueberry mousse with a lemon curd insert, milk chocolate mousse, and crispy strawberry cobbler crumble with chocolate décor (New) Beaches & Cream Soda Shop (Available Aug. 1 through 31) Ariel Milk Shake: Chocolate chip-mint milkshake with green caramel and a specialty vanilla cupcake (New) Disney’s Contemporary Resort Contempo Café (Available Aug. 1 through 31; mobile order available) Cinderella Cupcake: Vanilla cake with vanilla crème custard filling, buttercream, white chocolate slipper, and fondant pumpkin Disney’s Old Key West Resort and Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa Good’s Food to Go and The Artist’s Palette (Available Aug. 1 through 31; mobile order available at The Artist’s Palette only) Snow White Cupcake: Vanilla cupcake with caramel apple filling, white chocolate-dipped caramel buttercream, and fondant décor Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Kona Island Coffee Bar (Available Aug. 1 through 31) Moana Mini Cake: Vanilla Cake, mango mousse, glaçage, buttercream, fondant, and white chocolate décor Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory (Currently available; mobile order available) Wishing on Stars: Mango mousse with coconut-lime gelée, coconut glaze, and décor fit for a princess Disney’s Riviera Resort Topolino’s Terrace – Flavors of the Riviera (Available Aug. 1 through 31 during dinner only) Make It Pink, Make It Blue: Orange blossom honey mousse transformed by color changing flavors of citrus accompanied with strawberry curd and almond crumble (New) Disney’s Yacht Club Resort The Market at Ale & Compass (Available Aug. 1 through 31; mobile order available) Part of Your World Mousse: Blueberry mousse with a lemon curd insert, milk chocolate mousse, and crispy strawberry cobbler crumble with chocolate décor (New) Disney Springs Amorette’s Patisserie (Available Aug. 1 through 31) Rapunzel Petit Cake: Layers of confetti cake, vanilla mousse, and Italian buttercream (New) The Ganachery (Available Aug. 1 through 31) Princess Chocolate Bars with ruby chocolate, pistachios, crisp raspberries, and white crisp pearls (New) Marketplace Snacks (Available Aug. 1 through 31) Little Mermaid Waffle Sundae: Vanilla soft-serve in a bubble waffle with rock candy, green apple sauce, pineapple wedges, and a chocolate decor Swirls on the Water (Available Aug. 1 through 31) Rapunzel Cone: DOLE Whip lemon and DOLE Whip raspberry swirled in a lavender cone with sugar flowers (New) Magic Kingdom Park Storybook Treats (Currently available) Rapunzel Sundae: Shortcake with wild berry soft-serve and DOLE Whip lemon and topped with berry compote and sugar flowers (New) Aurora Cone: DOLE Whip strawberry and blue soft-serve topped with white chocolate crisp pearls in a sugar cone (New) Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park Pizzafari and Restaurantosaurus (Available Aug. 1 through 31; mobile order available) Moana Heart of Te Fiti Cupcake: Coconut cake, pineapple custard filling, coconut buttercream, white chocolate ‘Heart of Te Fiti,’ and coconut crumble (New) Disney’s Hollywood Studios Fairfax Fare (Available starting Aug. 1; mobile order available) Enchanted Rose: Dark chocolate mousse with a taste of blackcurrant and morello cherry-chocolate shortbread cookie, whipped cookies ‘n cream fluff, and gilded chocolate-covered cacao nibs Cup of Enchantment: Cranberry and passion fruit-orange-guava juices topped with yellow shimmer and strawberry boba pearls (Non-alcoholic) (New) Hollywood Scoops (Currently available through Aug. 31) Little Mermaid Milkshake: Vanilla milkshake with mango, guava, and ginger topped with whipped cream and a pineapple-guava seashell cake EPCOT Coral Reef Restaurant (Available Aug. 1 through 31) Bubbles of the Sea: Gold Peak Sweet Green Tea, lemon juice, pineapple, and guava topped with boba pearls and a splash of shimmer (Non-alcoholic) (New) Oasis Sweets & Sips (Available Aug. 1 through 31) Jasmine Cookie: Sugar cookie with apricot jam Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue (Available Aug. 1 through 31; mobile order available) Jasmine Banana Pudding For the very latest news and information from Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date on our socials, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, your free guide to Orlando. Planning your next vacation? Check out Top Villas, offering the best vacation homes, in the best resorts. Enquire or book online. Top Villas guarantee the very best rates on all luxury villas, condos & townhouses. Please Note: We are supported by our advertisers via digital ads, sponsored content, and affiliate links. Articles may be paid for, or contain affiliate links where we could earn money if you purchase products or services via a link our site

Phoenix who have been on the road this summer with Beck, on the co-headling Summer Odyssey tour, have announced a show at House Blues Orlando this fall. French indie legends Phoenix are currently touring with Beck on 19-city co-headlining run that wraps up on September 10 in Columbia, Maryland. Previous to this, Phoenix embarked on a tour of Asia, and then Europe which all began back in March! Now you would think the band might be ready to put their feet up for awhile, but no, Phoenix will be back on the road this fall including a stopover in Orlando. The bad will take to the stage at House of Blues Orlando on November 12. Tickets go on sale this Friday, August 25, at 10 am, with a Live Nation Presale on Thursday, August 24 at 10 am. (Code: TRACK) Featuring a beautiful music hall and soul to spare, House of Blues is one of Orlando's premier live entertainment venues that packs in an impressive line-up of artists from around the world. The two-story Music Hall is decorated with original folk art, hardwood floors and a mainstage that has been graced by B.B. King, Pearl Jam, James Brown and Norah Jones. With its unique and eclectic atmosphere, the 12,637 square-foot space accommodates up to 1,500 guests, as well as having a huge hall for the big concerts, House of Blues doubles up as a casual restaurant in the daytime, with plenty of seating options if you want a few drinks in the evening. This really is an Orlando nightlife venue that takes its live music seriously, with huge homegrown and international names booked in on a regular basis. For the very latest news and information from Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date on our socials, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, your free guide to Orlando. Planning your next vacation? Check out Top Villas, offering the best vacation homes, in the best resorts. Enquire or book online. Top Villas guarantee the very best rates on all luxury villas, condos & townhouses. Please Note: We are supported by our advertisers via digital ads, sponsored content, and affiliate links. Articles may be paid for, or contain affiliate links where we could earn money if you purchase products or services via a link our site