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Walt Disney World have revealed that they are bringing back its popular "Bounceback Offer", gifting current guests big discounts if they book another resort stay. Walt Disney World are re-introducing the popular bounceback offer, starting July 5, guests staying at the resort can expect an offer inviting them to save 25-35% on a future stay on select dates throughout 2024. Details of this offer will be emailed directly to Guests on the morning of checkout. In the weeks following, the offer will be shared with Guests on their in-room TVs. This offer is only bookable over the phone, and must be booked within 7 days from the date of checkout on the current reservation. Save up to 35% on select Disney Deluxe or Deluxe Villa Resorts Save up to 30% on select Disney Moderate Resorts Save up to 25% on select Disney Value Resorts Valid dates for 2024 travel are as follows: January 7-10, 15-18, 21-25, 28-31 February 1, 4-28, 11-14, 19-22, 25-29 March 1-16, 31 April 1-30 May 1-23, 27-31 June 1-30 July 1-31 August 1-29 September 2-30 October 27-31 November 25-27 December 1-24 To claim the offer, guests can dial extension 8844 from their Disney Hotel room, or call direct on 407-934-7639 within 7 days of checkout date to take advantage of the 2023 Disney World bounceback offer. 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.

Princess Tiana is dressed for a bayou adventure! Tiana’s new look has been spotted at ESSENCE Fest in New Orleans. Disney Parks has shared a first look at Princess Tiana in her new outfit, which will be featured on the currently under construction Tiana’s Bayou Adventure ride at Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World, and also in Disneyland. The new Tiana outfit was first revealed in concept art for the new attraction last year. This is the outfit that the audio-animatronic Tiana will be wearing within Tiana’s Bayou Adventure ride, as you can see in the above concept art. It is also thought that Princess Tiana will be available for meet and greets within the parks wearing this new outfit once the ride opens in 2024. For now,Tiana is still meeting guests in her royal gown, but we can't wait to meet Tiana in her amazing new outfit in 2024! 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.

Jurassic Quest, featuring unique and exciting experiences for the whole family is coming to Tampa this summer, and tickets are on sale now. Jurassic Quest is the largest and most realistic travelling dinosaur experience in North America, and the event is taking over the Florida State Fairgrounds on July 21 - 23, and July 28 - 30 Jurassic Quest features unique and exciting experiences for the whole family, including an incredible herd of life size animatronic dinosaurs. Jurassic Quest is the ONLY place where your family can experience true-to-detail (and size!) dinosaurs, including a 60 foot long, sky-scraping Spinosaurus, an 80 foot long Apatosaurus, and a gigantic LIFESIZE T.rex! The kids will love meeting loveable baby Dinosaurs like Tyson the T.rex, Cammie the Camarasaurus, and Trixie the Triceratops - plus their Dino Trainers. The entire family will enjoy Walking Dinosaur rides & Stationary Dinosaur rides, including some of the largest rideable dinosaurs in North America, plus, for the little ones there will be a Triceratops soft play area including dino bounce house, a bungee pull, inflatable attractions, and more. Extra activités include fossil digs, jurassic jeeps, crafts, fossil experience, and more! Get your tickets now before they go EXTINCT! General admission tickets range from $19-$36, and can be purchased online now and include access to the dinosaur exhibits, arts and crafts activities, and dinosaur shows. There are rides and activities that require activity tickets available on site, or guests can upgrade to the Kids Unlimited Ticket. Entry is free for children under age 2. For more information and to book tickets, visit https://www.jurassicquest.com/. For the very latest news and information from Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date on our socials, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, your free guide to Orlando. Please Note: Gotta Go Orlando is your free guide to all the amazing happenings in Orlando. Every day we offer the most up to date news and information on the best of Orlando and Central Florida. We are supported by our advertisers via digital ads, sponsored content, and affiliate links, articles may be paid for, or contain affiliate links where we could earn money if you purchase products or services via a link our site.

A pole-dancing convention is the second convention this week to cancel an Orlando event due to Gov. DeSantis' anti-LGBTQ+ laws. Already this week, a major convention has cancelled their Orlando event this August due to Gov. DeSantis' anti-LGBTQ+ legislation in the state, and now yet another convention has cancelled their event for the same reason. First to cancel was Con of Thrones Orlando, a convention celebrating Game of Thrones, A Song of Ice and Fire, House of the Dragon, and the fantasy worlds of George R. R. Martin, cancelled what was to be their fourth Orlando convention. Organizers of the event which was due to take place on August 25 – 27, 2023 at the Hyatt Regency Orlando, blamed the cancellation on the increasingly anti-humanitarian legislation and atmosphere in Florida. They said that the convention has been called off based on feedback from partners, attendees, and guests. They commented "It has become clear that if we were to proceed, Con of Thrones 2023 would not be the level of event that the community expects and deserves." Now in a worrying development, a second Orlando convention has cancelled their event. The International Pole Convention, PoleCon, which was due to bring upwards of 1000 attendees into Orlando, will no longer host their 2024 event in Orlando, again citing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' anti-LGBTQ+ stance. The convention last took place in Orlando in 2018, with organizers pointing out that attendes stayed in Orlando hotels, visited local attractions, restaurants and more, contributing to the local economy, and now sadly PoleCon will relocate the annual event to another state. In an article in Huffpost, Colleen Jolly, the CEO of the International Pole Convention commented “It’s just too risky to go to Florida," she continued, “At this point, I’m signing contracts one year in advance. What kind of shenanigans are going to be happening there by then?” One of the laws that DeSantis has introduced bans businesses from admitting minors to sexually explicit drag shows, but critics claim that the law has been written in a way that it could be applied to all drag events. If a business violates the law they could be fined between $5,000 and $10,000, plus have its liquor license revoked. Jolly went on to say that because of this law the event could not take place, due to the fact that attendees would have included people of various genders and ages, including youth performers and children attending with their parents, with some attendees in drag. So with two events now cancelled this week, how many more will be cancelled? 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.

An Orlando convention dedicated to all things Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon, and A Song of Ice and Fire has been called by organizers. Seven Hells, they're NOT coming back for more! After a few years absence, Con of Thrones, a convention celebrating Game of Thrones, A Song of Ice and Fire, House of the Dragon, and the fantasy worlds of George R. R. Martin was due to return to Orlando for the fourth time this summer, only now its been cancelled. Con of Thrones Orlando was due to take place on August 25 – 27, 2023 at the Hyatt Regency Orlando. Organizers made the cancelation announcement on their social media accounts, blaming the cancellation of Con of Thrones 2023, due to what the call "the increasingly anti-humanitarian legislation and atmosphere in Florida." They claim the convention has been called off based on feedback from partners, attendees, and guests. They commented "It has become clear that if we were to proceed, Con of Thrones 2023 would not be the level of event that the community expects and deserves." While organizers say that the event was cancelled due to Gov. DeSantis recent wave of anti LGBTQ+ legislation, it could have been cancelled simply because the event was suffering from poor ticket sales. Many on social media have commented on the conventions social media accounts on the cancellation, claiming that the event had a poor lineup of celebrities, the tickets were too expensive, and that there was very little to do at the convention. If the event has been cancelled due to Gov. DeSantis and his anti-gay stance, it could spell the start of more events following suit and either cancelling events, or not organizing events in the state at all. Only time will tell... All ticket purchasers will receive an email soon with transfer or refund options for any event tickets and add-on experiences they have purchased. For more information, email help@conofthrones.net. 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.

Summer is in full swing at Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels with sizzling offers steps away from the enchantment, excitement, and signature events at Walt Disney World Theme Parks including EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival starting late July, and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party beginning August! Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels include seven properties conveniently located in the Walt Disney World Resort with spacious accommodations, luxurious amenities, dining, and recreation offerings. Each resort is an Official Walt Disney World Hotel and is within walking distance of the area's finest shopping, dining, and entertainment via the pedestrian sky bridge to Disney Springs. Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels guests also enjoy special offers on resort packages and amenities combined with premier guest rooms, and unique dining experiences. Current summertime promotions include: Teacher Appreciation Book a guestroom at one of the Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels now through August 15, 2023, for stays through September 4, 2023, for special rates. B Resort & Spa – rates starting from $109 with promo code HPATEACH DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Orlando – rates starting from $109 Drury Plaza Hotel Orlando - rates starting from $123 with promo code TEACH Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace - rates starting from $207 Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista – rates starting from $169 Holiday Inn Orlando Disney Springs - rates starting from $92 Wyndham Garden Lake Buena Vista - rates starting from $92 Stay Near the Thrills Book a guestroom at one of the Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels now through August 31, 2023, for stays through August 31, 2023, for special rates. B Resort & Spa – rates starting from $139 DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Orlando – rates starting from $137 and 50% off resort fee Drury Plaza Hotel Orlando - rates starting from $185 with promo code THRILL Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace - rates starting from $186 Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista – rates starting from $169 Holiday Inn Orlando Disney Springs - rates starting from $108 Wyndham Garden Lake Buena Vista - rates starting from $97 The Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels include B Resort & Spa, DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Orlando, Drury Plaza Hotel Orlando, Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace, Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista, Holiday Inn Orlando Disney Springs, and Wyndham Garden Lake Buena Vista. Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels guests receive additional benefits to add value to their Orlando area vacation experience including: Complimentary transportation – Daily bus shuttle service is available to all Walt Disney World Theme Parks for Disney Springs Resort Area Hotel guests. Individual hotel shuttle schedules vary. Early Access – Disney Springs Resort Area Hotel guests enjoy even more magic with exclusive 30-minute early entry to any theme park every day. Golf - Tee times can be booked up to 90 days in advance with discounts on greens fees and rental equipment to play on all four Walt Disney World Golf courses. Plus, guests can purchase Tickets to the Magic! including Walt Disney World Summer Ticket Offers with plenty of fun for Florida residents and multi-day options in conjunction with upcoming signature events: Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Gather round goblins, gargoyles, ghosts, and all! Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is making its return to Magic Kingdom Park! It’s a ghoulishly good time filled with everything from a themed parade and spelltacular stage show with favorite characters to a festive fireworks extravaganza and plenty of sweets for all trick-or-treaters. Choose from select nights from August 11–November 1, 2023. Come on...Let’s Boo This. EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival Sip, savor, and stroll through a tasty selection of global marketplaces at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival from July 27 through November 18. Experience an entire menu of family fun including a Remy-inspired scavenger hunt and the return of the Eat to the Beat Concert Series. The magic kicks off this summer at EPCOT. Discover more about the Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels here! B-Resort & Spa Discover B Resort & Spa, a boutique hotel experience that indulges discerning guests with a chic mix of modern sophistication and playful, family-friendly fun. This luxurious oasis offers an incredible array of exclusive amenities—when you are not too busy enjoying theme park thrills. B Delighted in stylish spaces complete with signature B Hotels & Resorts amenities that make staying with us in the Disney Springs Resort Area the place to be. The resort boasts 394 stylishly appointed guestrooms and suites featuring floor-to-ceiling windows offering stunning views of the area’s lakes, theme parks and evening fireworks celebrations. Doubletree Suites by Hilton Orlando The only all-suite hotel in the Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels and is the natural choice for a family vacation! The hotel offers 229 newly renovated one and two bedroom suites,at the DoubleTree, guests enjoy spacious suites with a private bedroom plus a separate living room that includes a queen sleep sofa, dining/work area and wet bar. Start the day with the bountiful breakfast buffet, then catch a complimentary shuttle to the Disney park of your choice! Drury Plaza Hotel Orlando The Drury Plaza Hotel Orlando Lake Buena Vista is more than a hotel. It’s an experience. One that allows its guests to Travel Happy and stay enchanted, entertained, and eventful! In addition to everyday free meals, this stunning new hotel offers exciting amenities for both the young and young-at-heart. Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel keeps you connected. An on-site arcade, oversized resort-style pool and playful splashpad keep you entertained. Numerous indoor and outdoor dining options satisfy any appetite. Unmatched views of Black Lake and nightly views of Magic Kingdom Park fireworks keep you enchanted. Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace is a vibrant resort offering spacious accommodations, an energetic Float Lagoon pool with Kid’s Splash Pad and unsurpassed hospitality. Each of our 1,011 renovated guest rooms is stylishly appointed and features luxurious pillow-top mattresses and bedding, along with thoughtful amenities such as a 46” HDTV, coffee maker, mini-refrigerator and high-speed Internet access. Splash and relax in our expansive Float Lagoon pool complex, or enjoy delicious poolside drinks and casual cuisine at Shades Pool Bar & Grille. Citrus 28 market is the perfect place to grab breakfast or a quick snack before you head off to the parks. In the evening, wind down at Sunnies in the lobby, or enjoy some quiet time enjoying a cocktail around the firepits at Shades. Our on-site arcade is a perfect late-night activity for the kids. Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista offers 814 non-smoking deluxe guest rooms and suites, with select guest rooms offering incredible views of Disney Springs. The resort offers several dining options sure to please all of the members of your family. For your convenience, Mainstreet Market offers delicious grab and go options throughout the day. Savor tempting sushi and steaks prepared in the 1,000-year-old style at Benihana Steakhouse and Sushi. Sip frosty beverages and enjoy casual cuisine outdoors at the Rum Largo Poolside Bar and Café, or unwind with a hand-crafted cocktail and dinner in John T’s while watching your favorite game. The hotel offers 2 heated swimming pools, Jacuzzi tub and splash pad perfect for those warm Florida days. Stay active in our fitness center, have fun with the kids in the arcade or catch up on business in the 24-hour business center. Holiday Inn Orlando The 323-room Holiday Inn Orlando is the only Holiday Inn and InterContinental Hotels Group hotel in the Walt Disney World Resort. With a prime Disney location, you won’t find any better value from this TripAdvisor Top 30 ranked, award-winning Holiday Inn for your vacation, meeting, or wedding plans. Wyndham Garden Lake Buena Vista Each of the resort’s 394 newly renovated, modern guest rooms are located in one of the hotel’s two 5-story buildings. All guest rooms feature exterior entrances, pillow top mattresses with luxurious linens, premium WI-FI, a 55-inch flat-screen HDTV, mini-refrigerator, and an in-room safe large enough to accommodate a laptop. The hotel offers a variety of food and beverage options for your enjoyment. Start your day off right and fuel up at our daily breakfast buffet in the LakeView Restaurant. Joffrey’s Coffee shop located in the lobby is also open for breakfast daily and serves coffee, tea, an assortment of pastries and hot breakfast sandwiches. The Oasis Restaurant, located poolside is open daily for lunch, dinner and refreshing beverages. The Sundial Café, also located in the lobby offers an assortment of grab n go snacks and beverages. Kids of all ages love the newly re-imagined Oasis Aquatic Pool Playground, an exciting focal point of this family-friendly resort featuring two pools, interactive water features, and a large hot tub. Adults can relax on the beautiful pool deck and soak up some of the Florida sunshine or relax with some great food and refreshing beverages from our poolside restaurant and bar. Additional amenities include a business center, state of the art fitness center, sand volleyball court, basketball court and a game room. As always, keep checking back with us here at Gotta Go Orlando as we continue to bring you the latest news and information from around Orlando and Central Florida You can also discover our latest news, views, and more on our socials, follow Gotta Go Orlando on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel for all the latest from Orlando's Theme Parks, Attractions and more. 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. 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Recently the Orlando theme parks have been fairly quiet for June, but with bumper crowds expected this 4th of July holiday weekend, and extending into July, Walt Disney World have extended their theme park hours at most parks. Walt Disney have extended park opening days on select dates in mid-July at Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom, with no changes at EPCOT. Magic Kingdom On July 17, Magic Kingdom will open from 9.00 am until 11:00 pm instead of 10:00 pm Disney's Hollywood Studios From July 16 through July 22, Disney’s Hollywood Studios will open 30 minutes earlier, opening at 8.30 am instead of 9 am. Early entry for hotel guests will now begin at 8:00 am. The park will close at 9:00 pm. Disney’s Animal Kingdom From July 16 through July 22. Disney’s Animal Kingdom, will now open at 8 am instead of 9 am, and the park will close at 9 pm. Early entry for hotel guests will now begin at 7:30 am on those 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. 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.

Attention all Universal Orlando Annual Passholders, it's time to celebrate as UOAP Appreciation Days return this year from August 15 - September 30, 2023. Everyone knows how much Universal Orlando Resort loves passholders, and the resort will celebrate Passholders this year from August 15 to September 30, 2023. While no details have been announced, as in previous years, passholders should expect (hopefully) a new exclusive UOAP magnet, merchandise, food, discounts, and more. 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.

In a surprise announcement, the U.S. Airforce will celebrate Independence Day with a special flyover at Walt Disney World! Walt Disney World have revealed that the U.S. Air Force will conduct a special military flyover of Magic Kingdom at approximately 10:30 am on July 4, honoring 100 years of aerial refueling excellence, and of course celebrating Independence Day! The flyover will include one KC-135 'Stratotanker' flown by the 91st Air Refueling Squadron based at MacDill Air Force Base. It will be joined by several F-35 Lightning II stealth aircraft flown by the 33rd Fighter Wing based at Eglin Air Force Base. which will soar over Cinderella's Castle. The flyover is also the latest example of Disney's long history of support for the military, dating back to Disney's founders, Walt and Roy Disney, who both served their country during the First World War. That tradition continues today with events like the daily Flag Retreat ceremony at Magic Kingdom Park, where an active-duty military member or veteran is selected from the park's daily visitors to be honored. T he Walt Disney Company has also been a leading proponent of hiring, training and supporting military veterans with the Heroes Work Here initiative, the Heroes Supply Here program and Disney's Veterans Institute. . Walt Disney World will be celebrating the red, white and blue this 4th of July with a variety of special events including spectacular fireworks, read on for all the details. Walt Disney World - Magic Kingdom 8:30am to 9:00am - Early Entry 9:00am to 11:00pm - Operating hours Disney’s Celebrate America! A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky A spectacular 14-minute fireworks spectacular high above Cinderella Castle on Main Street U.S.A. is presented on July 3, and July 4 at Magic Kingdom. This year's fireworks spectacular is scheduled for 9.20 pm. The Hall Of President at Magic Kingdom Who better to celebrate America’s independence with than past and present U.S. presidents? At Walt Disney World, The Hall of Presidents at Magic Kingdom Park provides a unique opportunity to see, and hear, animatronic versions of the nation’s leaders. In addition to the centerpiece, 25-minute experience, the attraction also offers a self-guided tour of various replicas and artifacts from U.S. history. Enjoy any day. The Flag Retreat at Magic Kingdom You won’t want to miss the Flag Retreat which takes place at 5:00 p.m. each day on Main Street U.S.A. where guests can pledge allegiance as the flag is lowered, this special ceremony includes a veteran being selected for the honor. Dance Parties DJ dance parties take place throughout Magic Kingdom to celebrate the 4th of July. Walt Disney World - EPCOT 8:30am to 9:00am - Early Entry 9am to 9pm - Operating hours Live Entertainment A cappella vocal group Voices of Liberty will perform numbers from the American songbook beneath the rotunda in The American Adventure Favorite Disney pals will don their "Spirit of '76" attire and meet with guests throughout the day at The American Adventure. Patriotic bites and sips in honor of the nation's birthday will be available for a limited time. At EPCOT, look for a Fourth of July Liege Waffle, available on July 4 only at Connections Café. American Adventure The American Adventure spotlights American history and heritage. The show is a journey through important moments in America’s history narrated by Audio-Animatronic figures of Benjamin Franklin and Mark Twain. Enjoy everyday. Spaceship Earth The icon will light up in red, white, and blue for the 4th of July holiday! 4th of July Fireworks A Fourth of July fireworks tag, 'The Heartbeat of Freedom," will follow the regular nightly performance of "EPCOT Forever" at 9pm. 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.

Babyface has contributed to over 800 million records sold and over a billion records streamed. He has produced and written 125 Top 10 Hits, 44 number 1 R&B hits, and 16 number 1 pop hits. In addition to winning a total of 12 Grammys, he has been nominated 80 times. Grammy Award-winning recording artist Babyface is coming to Hard Rock Event Center at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa on Tuesday, November 21 Tickets are available now from $95 each. Kenny ‘Babyface’ Edmonds is a 12-time Grammy Award-winning recording artist, songwriter, producer, and one of the most celebrated creative forces in music history. He is the only producer to win the ‘Producer of the Year’ category four times, three times of which was in consecutive years (1995-1997); a record he holds to this day. Babyface is also co-founder of the legendary record label LaFace, which launched the careers of artists like Usher, Toni Braxton, TLC, Outkast, and Pink. From humble beginnings in Indianapolis, Babyface developed his love for music early on when he began songwriting at the age of 12. Upon graduating high school, he got signed to his first record deal after joining the band, Manchild. In the 1980s, he broke into the music world as guitarist and songwriter for the rhythm and blues band, The Deele, where he met future LaFace co-founder LA Reid. Over the past five decades, he released three consecutive multi-platinum albums: Tender Lover (1989), featuring the #1 “Tender Lover”; For the Cool in You (1993), which included “Never Keeping Secrets” and “When Can I See You”; and The Day (1996) featuring “Every Time I Close My Eyes.” In 2014, he collaborated with Toni Braxton and released the Grammy Award-winning album Love, Marriage & Divorce. Babyface has written and produced hits for artists like Bobby Brown, Boyz II Men, Eric Clapton, Madonna, Beyonce, Ariana Grande, Mary J Blige, Celine Dion, Aretha Franklin, George Michael, Michael Jackson, Justin Bieber, Phil Collins, Janet Jackson, Chaka Khan, Anita Baker, Faith Evans, Jay Z, Stevie Wonder, Chris Brown, John Mayer, Lionel Richie, Michael Bolton, Kenny G, Lil Wayne, Luther Vandross, Barbara Streisand, Puff Daddy, Bruno Mars, and countless others. On October 21, 2022 Babyface released his new project, Girls Night Out, which features the legendary singer/songwriter/producer’s collaborations with some of today’s brightest female R&B stars, including Ella Mai, who is heard on the first single, “Keeps On Fallin’,” which is Grammy nominated for Best Traditional R&B Performance and took the #1 spot on the Mediabase R&B chart. He also teams up with Ari Lennox; Kehlani; Queen Naija, Coco Jones; Tiana Major9; Tink; Baby Tate; Muni Long; Amaarae; Sevyn Streeter & Tkay Maidza; Doechii and Angie Martinez & Lala Anthony. Throughout his career, Babyface has won the BMI Pop Songwriter of the Year trophy seven times, received a total of 51 BMI Awards, as well as 4 American Music Awards, 5 Soul Train Awards, and 5 NAACP Image awards. He also produced and co-wrote the Oscar winning song “When You Believe,” sung by Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey. 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.

Saturday Night Live's Colin Jost is heading out on a summer tour, and it includes a night at Dr Phillips Center this August. On Sunday, August, 27 you can catch long running SNL cast member Colin Jost performing live at downtown's Dr Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. Jost, who is married to Scarlett Johansson, may even bring a few “SNLers” along with him. On his tour last year, Jost had cast members James Austin Johnson, Sarah Sherman and Andrew Dismukes as well as writers Jake Nordwind and Alex English open for him. Best of all though, tickets start at only $39.50 Colin Jost serves as a head writer at Saturday Night Live, television’s longest running and most successful sketch and comedy show, now in its 48th season. Jost originally joined the show as a writer in 2005 and became a co-head writer in 2012. Jost has also co-anchored “Weekend Update” alongside fellow cast member Michael Che since 2014. Jost has won five Writers Guild Awards, two Peabody Awards, and has been nominated for 12 Emmy Awards for his writing on SNL. Jost and Che hosted special editions of “Weekend Update” on MSNBC during the 2016 Republican and Democratic national conventions as well as the primetime “Weekend Update Summer Edition” in 2017. In 2018, they co-hosted the 70th Primetime Emmy Awards. In 2015, Jost wrote “Staten Island Summer,” a coming-of-age comedy that was released by Paramount Pictures and produced by Lorne Michaels. Jost has since been seen in the films “How to Be Single,” “Coming 2 America,” and “Tom and Jerry.” As a writer, Jost has been published multiple times in The New Yorker and has contributed to the New York Times Magazine and the Huffington Post, amongst others. In July 2020, Jost debuted his memoir, A Very Punchable Face. The memoir is a series of essays, which documents pivotal moments in Jost’s life including growing up in Staten Island in a family of firefighters, commuting three hours a day to high school, attending Harvard while Facebook was created, and more. For every accomplishment and absurd moment, there is an honest, emotional one, told with a healthy dose of self-deprecation. 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 every popular Eat to the Beat Concert Series is back for the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival in July, and are performers have just been revealed! The Eat to the Beat Concert Series is bringing the heat to the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival starting July 27. Already announced fan-favorites including Sheila E. and Hanson are returning, while festival newcomers Orianthi, Phillip Phillips, The Bacon Brothers, We The Kings and more bring new flavor to this year’s menu of talent. Now today, Friday, June 30, Walt Disney World have added the local performers as well as a selection of tribute, and party bands to the line up who will be performing at this years festival! As in previous years, the local bands will take the stage Tuesday - Thursday so you can enjoy delicious eats and fun beats all week long! View the full list of announced artists below: July 27 — Funkafied (JUST ADDED) July 28-29 – Orianthi (NEW) July 30-31 – For King & Country (NEW) Aug. 1-3 – Funkafied (JUST ADDED) Aug. 4-5 – Southern Avenue Aug. 6-7 – Tiffany Aug. 8-10 – Champagne (JUST ADDED) Aug. 11-12 – Ruben Studdard with Haley Reinhart Aug. 13-14 – The Bacon Brothers (NEW) Aug. 15-17 – M-80’s Aug. 18-21 – Joey Fatone & Friends Aug. 22–24 – The Female Collective (JUST ADDED) Aug. 25-26 – Ayron Jones (NEW) Aug. 27-28 – Phillip Phillips (NEW) Aug. 29-31 – Element (JUST ADDED) Sept. 1-2 – Baha Men Sept. 3-4 – MercyMe Sep. 5-7 – Foreigners Journey (JUST ADDED) Sept. 8-9 – Ray Parker Jr. Sept. 10-11 – Tobymac Sept. 12-14 – Hooligans Sept. 15 – Monsieur Periné (JUST ADDED) Sept. 16-17 – Raul Acosta and Oro Solido (JUST ADDED) Sept. 18 – Latin Celebrity Talent (TBA) Sept. 19-21 – Audio Exchange (JUST ADDED) Sept. 22-23 – Los Amigos Invisibles Sept. 24-25 – 98 ° Sept. 27-28 – Latin Ambition (JUST ADDED) Sept. 29-Oct. 2 – Boyz II Men Oct. 3-5 – Wish Radio (JUST ADDED) Oct. 6-7 – Mark Wills Oct. 8-9 – Sugar Ray Oct. 10-12 – Icon Party Band (JUST ADDED) Oct. 13-14 – Hoobastank Oct. 15-16 – Air Supply Oct. 17-19 – Evolution Motown (JUST ADDED Oct. 20-21 – Taylor Dayne Oct. 22-23 – Billy Ocean Oct. 24-26 – Sound Up (JUST ADDED) Oct. 27-30 – Hanson Oct. 31-Nov. 2 – Rexine (JUST ADDED) Nov. 3-4 – We The Kings (NEW) Nov. 5-6 – Sheila E. Nov. 7-9 – Epic Live (JUST ADDED) Nov. 10-11 – Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Nov. 12-13 – 38 Special There are three showtimes each night: 5:30 p.m., 6:45 p.m., and 8:00 p.m. Beginning July 6, you can secure your spot for these performances with an Eat to the Beat Dining Package. Find out more by visiting TasteEPCOT.com. To experience the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, guests must have both valid admission and a park reservation for EPCOT on the same date. For the very latest news and information from Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date on our socials, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, your free guide to Orlando. 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.