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Universal Parks have a secret and its not a new ride or attraction this time! After the success of the Secret Coca-Cola Menu at Universal Orlando Resort last year, Universal have brought it back this year featuring all new flavours! The secret menu at Universal Orland Resort is a fun and unique opportunity for guests to try never-before-tasted drinks. The secret menu consists of refreshing, never-before-tasted speciality beverages at secret locations throughout the parks. For a LIMITED TIME, some of these beverages are available on select Coca-Cola Freestyle machines (but it’s a secret how to access them on the machines!) and some can be ordered at the counter (if you know to ask!). Be on the lookout for the Secret Menu QR code throughout the park to learn more or keep reading and we will show you how to order them all! Coca-Cola Secret Menu At Universal Orlando Blood Orange Boba Spritz $7.00 A bright and refreshing combination of Minute Maid Lemonade and Blood Orange Syrup with Dragon Fruit Bursting Boba! Location: In Universal’s Islands of Adventure Pair it with: Chicken Caesar Salad Ask for the speciality drink by name at the counter. Zero Sugar Chocolate Berry Blast $7.00 A rich and enticing combination of Coke Zero, Sugar-Free Chocolate Syrup and Sugar-Free Blackberry essence. Location: Louie's Italian Restaurant in Universal Studios Florida Pair it with: A Jumbo Supreme Slice Ask for the speciality drink by name at the counter. Krakatoa Blackberry Fizz $7.00 Mouthwatering Sprite with a tangy blackberry blast and an orange wheel topper. Location: Whakawaiwai Eats and Kohola Reef Restaurant & Social Club in Universal Volcano Bay Pair it with: Island Chicken Salad Ask for the speciality drink by name at the counter. Watermelon Spritz $7.00 Scrumptious spritzer made with Sprite, a watermelon splash and topped with a sweet watermelon gummy treat. Location: The Watering Hole in Universal Islands of Adventure Ask for the speciality drink by name at the counter. Unlocking The Coca-Cola Secret Menu Unlocking the secret menu is just as fun as tasting the items themselves. Throughout the parks (and in the park apps), guests will be triggered to access the Secret Menu for instructions to find each item. Secret Menu Mix When you get to the Coca-Cola Freestyle machine, look for the vault icon on the Home Screen and follow the steps from the app. Secrets await at all these locations! Mel's Drive-In in Hollywood in Universal Studios Florida Louie's Italian Restaurant in New York in Universal Studios Florida Richter's Burger Co. in San Francisco in Universal Studios Florida KidZone Pizza Company in Woody Woodpecker’s KidZone in Universal Studios Florida Men In Black Cart in World Expo in Universal Studios Florida Lagoon Lemonade in World Expo in Universal Studios Florida Coke Icon in Universal Citywalk Orlando The Burger Digs in Jurassic Park in Universal’s Islands of Adventure Pizza Predattoria in Jurassic Park in Universal’s Islands of Adventure Lemon Slush in Port of Entry in Universal’s Islands of Adventure Moose Juice, Goose Juice in Seuss Landing in Universal’s Islands of Adventure Comic Strip Cafe in Toon Lagoon in Universal's Islands of Adventure 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 here and millions of motorists throughout the country with be filling up their tanks and hitting the road for Independence Day adventures, and for many here in Orlando, Old Navy have you covered! Old Navy is aiming to help families travelling for Independence Day, making it easier to hit the open road to celebrate the nation’s birthday. Old Navy has teamed up with RaceTrac to give away free gas to customers at select RaceTrac stores across five states including here in Orlando, which was last year’s most popular destination for Independence Day travel. On Monday, June 26, at 9 am, the first 250 cars in line at RaceTrac at 609 Lee Road in Orlando, will receive a $50 RaceTrac gift card when they pull up to the pumps that can be used towards filling up their tank and stocking up on snacks. Old Navy credit card holders will receive double the rewards — two $50 gift cards, totaling $100 in value — as a loyalty perk. Old Navy will also surprise and delight social fans with gas cards to power their summer road trips. Followers of Old Navy on Instagram and TikTok will be prompted to share where they are cruising to this summer for a chance to win free fuel. A spokesperson for Old Navy said, "While road trips are a beloved family ritual that spark lifelong memories, travelers have become more hesitant to hit the open road amid high fuel costs." This promotion is anticipated to be very popular, with the gift cards expected to go quickly on Monday, so the advice is arrive early! 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.

Today, Friday, June 23, is National Pink Flamingo Day and Discovery Cove have a special reason to celebrate with the hatching of the cutest Caribbean Flamingo Chick! The Caribbean Flamingo chick hatched at Discovery Cove Orlando on May 22 to first-time mom Abby after the normal 27-31 day incubation period. and has been enjoying a special diet that is high in fat and protein to help support growth. The chick is expected to reach adult size in four months and will be completely pink in about two to three years. Now, Discovery Cove is asking the public to help name the new flamingo chick on Instagram, with voting happening from tomorrow, June 24 through June 28. Check out Discovery Coves Insta stories for details! 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.

As we head into the weekend, temperatures are expected to hit the 90s, so what better way to cool off than with a completely FREE milkshake. Popular burger chain, Wayback Burgers is celebrating the first Saturday in summer, by giving away free 12 oz vanilla milkshakes to anyone who visits any of the burger chain's 170 U.S. locations tomorrow, Saturday, June 24, 2023. There is no purchase necessary and the offer is valid all day! Wayback's milkshakes are hand-dipped and made to order with delicious Blue Bunny ice cream and milk. You can find Wayback Burgers at the following Central Florida location: 11901 Landstar Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32824 2855 North Old Lake Wilson Road, Kissimmee, FL 34747 (located within Walmart) 2530 South Washington Avenue, #120, Titusville, FL 32780 1500 Beville Road, Daytona Beach, FL 32114 200 West Alexander Street, 23-B, Plant City, FL 33563 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 shock announcement, Walt Disney World has just announced a major change to Genie+, with new park-specific pricing, or a multi-park option for the skip-the-line service. Beginning June 27, guests visiting Walt Disney World who wish to use the Genie+ skip the line service will now purchase Disney Genie+ based on how they want to visit. Guests will be able to select either a single-park option or a multiple-parks option, with prices varying by park and date. The multi-park option will be the most expensive, and will operate the same way as the existing Disney Genie+ option. For the single park Genie+ option, Disney's Animal Kingdom and EPCOT will be priced lower than Disney's Hollywood Studios and Magic Kingdom. Listed here is the pricing for Genie+ when the new changes will commence on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 Multiple Parks - $27 Magic Kingdom - $27 EPCOT - $18 Disney's Hollywood Studios - $24 Disney's Animal Kingdom - $16 Disney Genie+ is an add on option within the Disney Genie service that replaced the former FastPass line which is available at select attractions, now called Lightning Lane. Certain headline attractions throughout the theme parks are not part of Genie+, and Lightning Lane access at those attractions requires an Individual Attraction purchase which also varies in price. 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.

Get ready to celebrate Independence Day at Walt Disney World with nighttime spectaculars at Magic Kingdom and EPCOT Walt Disney World has announced its 4th of July plans for this years Independence Day celebrations. Fourth of July is a time for patriotic celebrations across the United States, and the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida will commemorate the holiday with exciting fanfare. Star-spangled spectaculars are a time-honored tradition across the resort, reflecting Walt Disney’s deep love of America and faith in the nation’s future. Magic Kingdom Independence Day Hours & Entertainment 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" will be presented at 9:20pm on July 3 and July 4. Both nights will also include DJ parties throughout the park. "Happily Ever After" will not be shown on either night. EPCOT Independence Day Hours & Entertainment 8:30am to 9:00am - Early Entry 9am to 9pm - Operating hours A Fourth of July fireworks tag, 'The Heartbeat of Freedom," will follow the regular nightly performance of "EPCOT Forever" at 9pm. 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. Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney's Animal Kingdom and Disney Springs will not offer firework shows on July 4 2022. 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.

Locally owned food trucks, Cilantro Urban Eatery has returned permanently to Disney Springs. The popular Orlando food truck Cilantro Urban Eatery, which has previously appeared at Disney Springs last year during Disney’s celebration of Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, has now found its way back with the truck now permanently located at Exposition Park, between Starbucks and the future location of Summer House on the Lake. Cilantro Urban Eatery offers some of the freshest Mexican food around! Their specialties are tacos and burritos! 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.

Mirable is excited as she's just heard that Walt Disney World is getting ready to bring her to Magic Kingdom at a permanent meet and greet location in Magic Kingdom. Permits for the transformation of Merida’s Fairytale Garden into the Encanto Meet and Greet at Magic Kingdom have been filed. Earleir this year Walt Disney World announced that a Mirabel meet and greet was coming to Magic Kingdom. Work is set to commence soon that will see the Merida meet and greet area across from Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe brought back to life for Mirabel. As always, keep checking back with us here at Gotta Go Orlando as we continue to bring you the latest news and information from around Orlando and Central Florida. You can also discover our latest news, views, and more on our socials, follow Gotta Go Orlando on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, don't forget to subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel for all the latest from Orlando's Theme Parks, Attractions and more. Please note: Some posts may contain affiliate links which means we could earn money if you purchase products or services via our site.

Walt Disney World have announced on the Disney Parks twitter page that Minnie, Daisy, and Clarabelle will appear in Mickey’s “Boo-To-You” Parade dressed as the Sanderson Sisters! Oh look. Another glooorious Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party detail revealed. Walt Disney World have revealed that this year we can ee Minnie, Daisy, and Clarabelle dressed as the Sanderson Sisters in Mickey's "Boo-To-You" Parade at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party! Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Walt Disney World will return to Magic Kingdom Park on August 11 this year, and runs through select nights to November 1, 2023. Tickets are now on sale for the 2023 Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party season at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom. Prices range from $109 - $199 for adult tickets, depending on the date you select. Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party will take place from 7:00 pm to midnight. Ticket holders will be admitted to Magic Kingdom as early as 4:00pm on the valid date of their ticket, giving them even more time to enjoy park favorites before the event begins! These date-specific event tickets do not require an additional day theme park ticket or theme park reservation. Check out the highlights that are coming to this year's event! Watch a Ghostly Promenade with “Mickey’s Boo-To-You Halloween Parade” It’s good to be bad, and your favorite Disney villains are back to stride down Main Street, U.S.A., alongside Disney heroes, the iconic Haunted Mansion graveyard diggers and other favorite characters. You may even spot some ghoulish new faces this year. Get the Party Startled With “Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular” Jack-o-lanterns aren’t the only ‘Jack’ at Walt Disney World this Halloween! The Pumpkin King, a.k.a. Jack Skellington, will once again host the must-see nighttime spectacular, “Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular.” Featuring projections, special effects and lighting paired with fireworks, music and iconic Disney characters, you won’t want to miss this! Trick-or-Treat Yourself to Candy and Sweets M&M’S, SKITTLES, and SNICKERS, OH MY! Guests can satisfy their sweet tooth at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party by stopping by trick-or-treating locations throughout Magic Kingdom Park. See a Spellbinding Spectacle With the Sanderson Sisters The Sanderson Sisters, stars of the iconic “Hocus Pocus” films, will unite for an adventure and call on their comrades to summon the ultimate “Hocus Pocus” Party Potion during the “Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular” stage show at Cinderella Castle. Also during the party, you may have the opportunity to experience some of your favorite attractions including Haunted Mansion, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and the newly opened TRON Lightcycle / Run presented by Enterprise. TRON Lightcycle / Run will use a virtual queue* during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, allowing guests to enjoy all the festivities while they wait to enter the Grid. Stay tuned for more details! You won’t want to miss the hair-raising happenings at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party this year, so be sure to get your tickets. Guests of select Walt Disney World Resort hotels, Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels, and Shades of Green can purchase tickets starting April 27, and tickets will be available to all guests starting May 2. 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 he 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, so certain articles may be paid for, or some articles may contain affiliate links which means we could earn money if you purchase products or services via a link our site. For more information or to comment on any article we publish, please feel free to Contact Us.

Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park and Island H2O Water Park in collaboration with aquatic centers and water parks worldwide, simultaneously hosted the World's Largest Swimming Lesson! Leading Central Florida water parks, Disney's Typhoon Lagoon and Island H20 Water Park have hosted hundreds of students from the Boys & Girls Club of Central Florida who have taken part in The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson! This annual event, organized by the World Waterpark Association (WWA), aims to raise awareness about childhood drownings and the crucial role of swimming lessons in saving lives. Island H2O Water Park and Disney's Typhoon Lagoon contributed to this global initiative by offering free water safety lessons to children from the Boys & Girls Club of Central Florida. With the soaring summer temperatures, families are eager to cool off at beaches and pools, and while swimming is a popular and enjoyable activity, it is crucial to have a level of awareness and respect for bodies of water. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), drowning is the leading cause of death for children aged 1-4 in the United States and the second leading cause for children aged 5-14. "As our planet is predominantly covered by water, and Central Florida itself is blessed with abundant aquatic wonders, Island H2O Water Park understands the importance of water safety," said Island H2O Water Park Aquatics Supervisor Amy Cheek. "We wholeheartedly recognize the significance of providing young individuals with essential water safety knowledge. By proudly hosting the Boys & Girls Club of Central Florida for the WLSL event, we reaffirm our dedication to empowering children with crucial water safety education, while emphasizing the vital importance of acquiring swimming skills." 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.

Fireworks testing will take place this evening at EPCOT after the park closes to the public. Tonight, Friday, June 23, Walt Disney World will be testing fireworks late into the night! In what is likely to be testing for the new nighttime spectacular coming to EPCOT, the tests will be happening between 11 pm and 1 am. Guests staying at the nearby resort areas, including Disney’s BoardWalk, Disney’s Yacht Club, and Disney’s Beach Club, have been advised that they may hear the tests. Right now a temporary nighttime show, EPCOT Forever is currently being performed nightly in World Showcase, this show is set to be replaced with a brand new show later this year celebrating Disney 100. 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 water taxi service at Disney Springs which had been unavailable due to low water levels in the canals is back. Recently at Walt Disney World, guests could not use the water taxi service between Disney Springs and the resorts that the service connect to, including Port Orleans Resort Riverside, Port Orleans Resort French Quarter, Disney's Saratoga Springs Springs, and Disney's Old Key West . The boats had been suspended due to low water levels in Lake Buena Vista and the canals which connect Disney Springs and the nearby resorts, but now Walt Disney World Resort have confirmed that all water taxi routes are now fully restored! 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. The water taxi service at Disney Springs is currently u due to low water levels in the canals. may be paid for, or contain affiliate links where we could earn money if you purchase products or services via a link our site.