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Get ready to relive the 80's! South Florida fast-casual chain Miami Grill has announced plans to open not one, but two new locations here in the Orlando area. Miami Grill, who many of you will remember as the popular Miami Subs Grill, has announced that two new restaurants will be opening in Orlando, with both locally owned by Orlando residents, Ashish Shah and his wife Aryaa. The first location, 4220 S. Semoran Boulevard, touts 1,700 square feet and it will showcase the vibrant South Beach aesthetics that Miami Grill is known for with a casual dining area, and convenient drive thru. The slated opening date is late fall, 2023. The second location is at 14088 E. Colonial Drive, which is 2,500 square feet, and it is scheduled to open in early 2024. Both locations will be open daily and open late-night, offering the chain’s illustrious menu, made with high-quality ingredients, and as diverse as Miami itself. The menu includes wings, philly cheesesteak sandwiches, and Gyros along with items from Arthur Treacher's and Nathan's Famous hot dogs. A few of the fresh, made-to order top sellers include the straight-from-Philly cheesesteak, authentic Greek gyros, famous wings, seasoned fries, and flavorful healthy salads — all of which will be available through online ordering, take-out, dine-in, drive-thru, and delivery. “We researched innumerable franchises ranging over different businesses, we ultimately found a great match with Miami Grill in terms of their business model and our values,” said owner, Ashish Shah. “Getting to know the team at Miami Grill, learning more about their diverse menu and solid operating systems only solidified our decision.” Executive Vice President for Miami Grill, Evan Friedman, states, “Miami Grill is an iconic brand in the fast casual dining business, and we aggressively plan to open new locations in the Orlando area and nearby counties. The growth potential is tremendous. We are proud of the support we provide our franchise owners, and as a result we’ve experienced a surge in new inquiries.” Friedman continued, “We are pleased to welcome the Shahs into the Miami Grill family.” If you can't wait for the two new Orlando restaurants to open you can make the short journey to Miami Grill located on Highway 192 in Kissimmee. This location is operated by franchise owner, Kamar Aiken, a former NFL player who is also planning to expand, and open a new Miami Grill & Bar at 5320 N. Orange Blossom Trail. So lots of choice for Miami Grill fans! For more information about Miami Grill, please visit Miami Grill. 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.

Judge denies DeSantis bid to disqualify him from Disney case, but recuses himself anyway because his relative owns company’s stock Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis today won a victory in his ongoing legal battle with the Walt Disney Company, but not for the reasons he wanted the headlines to show! DeSantis who is now running for President, had sought to have the federal judge in Disney lawsuit against DeSantis disqualified for bias, and DeSantis has had his wishes come true as U.S. District Judge Mark E. Walker did disqualify himself from the matter. But... Walker’s self-disqualification had nothing to do with allegations that he could have discriminated against DeSantis’ attacks on Disney, the judge, who has ruled on other DeSantis-related matters in the past, recused himself because a family member owns 30 shares in Disney... YES 30!!! Walker said that regardless of the amount of the investment,(30 shares!!! this financial turn of events could leave the impression of a lack of objectivity on his part that could affect the outcome of this case. “Even though I believe it is highly unlikely that these proceedings will have a substantial effect on the Walt Disney Company, I choose to err on the side of caution, which here is also the side of judicial integrity, and disqualify myself,” Judge Walker wrote Thursday, noting how the case could impact Disney’s share prices. “Maintaining public trust in the judiciary is paramount, perhaps now more than ever in the history of our republic,” he added. Judge Walker will be replaced in the Disney v. DeSantis case by U.S. District Judge Allen Winsor, who was appointed by DeSantis’ GOP rival Donald Trump. 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 32nd Annual Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival was held May 16 - 29. Over 1,600 artists came from around the world to perform at one of the many venues in Loch Haven Park and the surrounding areas. The Orlando Fringe hosted over 120 show over the festival’s 14-day run, with the 14-day event attracting 67,241 attendees throughout the run of the festival. The popular family event Kids Fringe was held for two weekends of the festival over at the Orlando Garden Club and brought in over 3,600 parents and children. Kids Fringe offered four days of free shows, workshops, and art experiences. During the closing ceremonies, Orlando Fringe named Open Scene, Sonflower Joy Music, and Without Fear Theatre as the organizations chosen for the inaugural season of The Collective incubator program at the year-round performing arts venue. Fringe ArtSpace on Church Street. The three organizations will be participating in an 18-month program for emerging and established arts organizations to produce full-run productions at Fringe ArtSpace. The productions will become the showcase productions for the Fringe ArtSpace season starting Spring 2024. Each of the three arts organizations will receive up to $20,000 to produce their shows and attend sessions, as well as over $35,000 in in-kind services sponsored by the Downtown Development Board. Orlando Fringe Artistic and Marketing Director Desiree Montes commented “We are elated to name these organizations as the members of our first Collective and get this dream of a program on its feet,” She continued “Coming off of our incredible 32nd festival, which serves as a pipeline for many organizations to create, experiment, and grow, we are excited to expand that platform through our year-round performing arts venue and The Collective program to continue amplifying voices, uplifting and highlighting our artistic community.” We can't wait to see what productions take to the stage at Fringe Artspace in the not too distant future! 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.

Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced he is nominating Charbel Barakat to the board of his self appointed Central FloridaTourism Oversight District, which governs the Walt Disney World Resort, amid the feud with Disney. In abolishing the Reedy Creek Improvement District, DeSantis appointed a new tourist board with oversight of the area, and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board of Supervisors was born. Ron DeSantis hand picked the members of the new board, including well know Orlando Attorney Michael Sasso, who DeSantis appointed Vice Chair, with a term that was due to last until February 26, 2027. But after less than four months, Sasso resigned his position on the board days after his wife Meredith Sasso was appointed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to the Florida Supreme Court on May 23. Now DeSantis has nominated Charbel Barakat to the board Charbel Barakat, a lawyer from Tampa who serves as the vice president of the Tampa Bay chapter of the Federalist Society and is the regional general counsel for D.R. Horton, Inc., who has said her is honored by the nomination. “I’m honored to be asked by Gov. DeSantis to serve the people of Florida,” Barakat said in a press release from the board. “I hope to help bring additional efficiency, safety, and accountability to the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District so that it may better serve the common good,” he continued. Barakat, whose appointment is subject to confirmation by the Florida Senate, is slated to replace Michael Sasso. Central Florida Tourism Oversight District board Chairman Martin Garcia said he is "thrilled" to have Barakat join the board. “We are thrilled to have Charbel join the district board,” Garcia said in a statement. “His experience will help the district comply with all applicable Florida laws, develop new governance policies, create more financial transparency, evaluate new urban planning strategies, and promote more prosperity for more people in central Florida.” 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.

Colombia's Karol G is bringing the hotly anticipated "The Mañana Será Bonito Tour" to Camping World Stadium this September! Back in April, Global superstar, Karol G, announced her awaited return to the stage with her “MAÑANA SERÁ BONITO” stadium tour. The six city tour was scheduled to begin on Friday, August 11 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas and make stops across the U.S. in Pasadena, CA, Miami, FL, Houston & Dallas, TX, and East Rutherford, NJ... Fast forward to today and with high demand for the much-anticipated summer tour, more dates have been added including a stop at The Camping World Stadium on September 24. Sign up now as a Verified Fan to get your hands on the hottest tour tickets this summer, but you only have until June 4!!! This tour adds to the star’s growling list of accomplishments, which most recently included becoming the first female artist to sell out three back-to-back shows at the Hiram Bithorn Stadium in Puerto Rico, captivating more than 90,000 attendees, Karol brought her heart to the island giving the world a glimpse of what is to come with this tour. Karol G is a multi-platinum global recording artist, an international pop culture icon, and a leading Latin Music powerhouse. The two-time Latin GRAMMY winner and recipient of 199 Diamond certifications from the RIAA in the United States is a top-selling artist with 77 billion combined career streams. Known for her ability to shatter records, Karol became the the first female artist to debut at #1 on the Billboard 200 with a Spanish-language album, broke the all-time record for the biggest female Latin album by first-day streams on Apple Music, and had the biggest debut ever for a Spanish Album by a Female Latin Artist on Spotify. She is currently the most watched Artist of 2023 on YouTube excluding features with over 990 Million Views this year alone. The superstar also attained the highest grossing North American tour of all time by a Latin female artist and ranked in on Pollstar’s Top 10 most successful music tours in the world with her “$trip Love Tour.” 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.

JOJI PRESENTS: PANDEMONIUM NORTH AMERICAN TOUR featuring Kenny Beats, Lil Toe (AMMO), and SAVAGE REALM are heading to Orlando! Get the details here! Joji is bringing his 22-city U.S. arena Pandemonium Tour to the Amway Center on Wednesday, November 8. The genre-bending artist is bringing special guests Kenny Beats, Savagerealm, and Lil Toe (aka Ammo) along on this North American tour run. Don't miss Joji as he makes his Orlando debut at the Amway Center this fall. For more details click here! Tickets on sale soon. Joji is a multi-talented artist who has made waves in the music industry with his unique sound and creative vision. Originally gaining popularity as a YouTube personality known as Filthy Frank, Joji transitioned to music, capturing the hearts of listeners around the world. Hailing from Japan and raised in Australia, Joji's music combines elements of R&B, lo-fi, and alternative pop, creating a distinct and emotionally-driven sound. With introspective lyrics and soulful vocals, his songs tackle themes of love, heartbreak, and introspection, resonating with a diverse and dedicated fan base. 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.

⁣Happy June, and a new month can only mean one thing, a brand new cookie of the month at Gideon's Bakehouse! For June, Gideo's Bakehouse is paying tribute to the popular candy from 1918, the Sea Turtle Cookie nurtures you with premium Chocolate, Homemade Caramel, and whole Candied Pecans sprinkled with Sea Salt. A portion of sales from this new flavor will support Florida's Sea Turtle Conservancy, the world's oldest sea turtle research and conservation group. Available every day of June! Limit 2 per person while supplies last each day. ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣Introducing Reginald Ridley! Reginald Ridley has left his beautiful ocean home to discuss Sea Turtle Conservation with all of us. You can help him and his friends by purchasing this month's Cookie and a Limited Edition Art Print! There are two available:⁣ ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: This 11x14 Signed Reginald Print is available today only! It is an open edition, meaning the number printed will equal the number of orders we get before 11:59 pm tonight! Order now at gideonsbakehouse.com!⁣ IN STORE EXCLUSIVE: This 8x10 Signed Color Reginald Print is available starting today at both locations while supplies last! How long they will remain in stores is a mystery, so don't delay!⁣ NEW CANDLE! The "By the Beautiful Sea" Candle brings you the complex scents of Coconut Milk, Sandalwood, Caribbean Teakwood, Orange, and Tonka. Fill your home with the comforting aroma of a holiday on the beach. Available in stores & online today!⁣ Finally, get your Reginald Sticker and T-shirt online & in stores starting today! You can visit Gideon's in Disney Springs, Sunday to Thursday 10 am to 11pm, and Friday and Saturday 10 am to 11:30 pm. Or you can visit Gideon's at their original location at the East End Market, which is located at 3201 Corrine Dr, Orlando, the store here is open seven days per week, 10am to 7pm. Gideon's Bakehouse began in a home kitchen with one goal: to create an extraordinary Chocolate Chip Cookie. Fifteen years and thousands of tests later, the work was complete, Staying true to the original process, cutting no corners, putting every handmade detail into the 20 hours required to prepare a single almost half pound Cookie or a tall slice of Cake, Gideon's invite people from around the world to share in the sweet and the salty goodness that is hand baked into every Cookie or Cake. Gideon’s Bakehouse has two locations, the original bakery at East End Market, 3201 Corrine Dr, Orlando, and the bakeries newest location at Disney Springs. Things To know Before Visiting Gideon’s At Disney Springs! Gideon’s Bakehouse is a popular single-owner small business based in Orlando that has gained international attention when it opened it's location at Disney Springs. It can get pretty crazy at the Disney Springs store with people waiting for hours to get their hands on a prized Gideon's near half pound cookie! To help you get enjoy lots of yummy Gideon's goodness, the bakery have shared some helpful information based on an average day to set an expectation and help you plan. • The bakery opens at 10 am, but the line typically begins to form at 9 am, when the parking garage opens. • Once the bakery opens, when the line gets too long, they switch to a Virtual Queue. This allows you to go anywhere while waiting for a return text. On weekdays the Virtual Queue can start anytime from open to evening or not at all, depending on crowds. On weekends and holidays it can happen right at 10am. After receiving your text, you will check in at the end of the return line. It looks scary but is typically no more than a 15-minute wait. For international guests, we will give you a return time if you can’t receive texts. • Sign up for the queue must be done in person. When active, you will find Gideon's staff to the right of the front door under the protection of Gideon's Gargoyle. • Plan for wait times of around two hours. For busy days (Friday through Sunday, holidays, holiday seasons), the virtual queue averages five hours. The earlier you arrive, the shorter the wait and the better the selection since limited edition items will sell out. A general rule, if you know the parks are slammed, we’re slammed. • On average, between 6 pm and 8 pm every day the virtual queue is active, and the waiting list will hit capacity. When this happens the bakery closes the queue to handle everyone on the list and to ensure the bakery closes on time. 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.

The Disney After Hours events at Walt Disney World have proved to be very popular this year, with only a handful of dates left at Disney’s Hollywood Studios this month. Disney After Hours is a late-night, separately ticketed event at a specific Walt Disney World theme park for three extra hours after regular park hours. They offer low wait times and free eats and treats! May 31 sold out only a days ago, and now June 7 is sold out too, leaving only June 14, 21 and 28 with any availability. All three remaining events are priced at $149. Here is the complete list of attractions available to guests during Disney After Hours at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Alien Swirling Saucers Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway Millenium Falcon Smugglers Run Rock' n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith Slinky Dog Dash Star Tours Star Wars Launch Bay Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Toy Story Mania Twilight Zone Tower of Terror Disney After Hours is a late-night, separately ticketed event at a Walt Disney World theme park for three additional hours after regular park hours. The premium event includes unlimited treats including ice cream, popcorn and select beverages. The number of tickets for each after hours event is limited, this is to ensure short wait times at the attractions, allowing you to enjoy your favourite attractions, often again, and again! 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

The Disney After Hours events at Walt Disney World continue to be very popular at the resort, with the remaining dates at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, almost gone. Disney After Hours is a late-night, separately ticketed event at a Walt Disney World Theme Park for three extra hours after regular park hours. The remaining date that was still available in May for Disney After Hours at Disney's Hollywood Studios is now sold out (May 31, 2023). The only remaining dates are June 7, 14, 21 and 28. All four events are priced at $149. Here is the complete list of attractions available to guests during Disney After Hours at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Alien Swirling Saucers Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway Millenium Falcon Smugglers Run Rock' n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith Slinky Dog Dash Star Tours Star Wars Launch Bay Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Toy Story Mania Twilight Zone Tower of Terror Disney After Hours is a late-night, separately ticketed event at a Walt Disney World theme park for three additional hours after regular park hours. The premium event includes unlimited treats including ice cream, popcorn and select beverages. The number of tickets for each after hours event is limited, this is to ensure short wait times at the attractions, allowing you to enjoy your favourite attractions, often again, and again!

June is a great month to be an Annual Passholder at Walt Disney World what with a new Passholder Magnet, a Passholder Lounge, plus extra discounts and more, plus now, Annual Passholders have tons of Bonus Reservation Days now too! Walt Disney World have added lots of bonus days with Annual Passholders able to make theme park reservations for the entire month of June without counting against their reservation allocation. The bonus days are available for EPCOT and Disney's Animal Kingdom. Usually Passholders can only book in a certain amount of advance reservation days. The Disney Pixie Dust Pass offers 3 day's, the Disney Pirate Pass offers 4, and the Disney Sorcerer and IncrediPass offers 5 days. Enjoy the bonus 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.

At Gideon's Bakehouse they are celebrating Pride month with delicious rainbow cake and amazing new merchandise! For Pride Month, you can expect the most delicious Rainbow Crunch Cake by the slice EVERY DAY at Disney Spring's and the East End Market location. Plus, to help put an extra spotlight on this month's importance, Gideon's are throwing in their Rainbow Winged Black Cat design on a new Limited T-shirt and Collectible Pin. Both are now available in stores & online while supplies last! ⁣ You can visit Gideon's in Disney Springs, Sunday to Thursday 10 am to 11pm, and Friday and Saturday 10 am to 11:30 pm. Or you can visit Gideon's at their original location at the East End Market, which is located at 3201 Corrine Dr, Orlando, the store here is open seven days per week, 10am to 7pm. Gideon's Bakehouse began in a home kitchen with one goal: to create an extraordinary Chocolate Chip Cookie. Fifteen years and thousands of tests later, the work was complete, Staying true to the original process, cutting no corners, putting every handmade detail into the 20 hours required to prepare a single almost half pound Cookie or a tall slice of Cake, Gideon's invite people from around the world to share in the sweet and the salty goodness that is hand baked into every Cookie or Cake. Gideon’s Bakehouse has two locations, the original bakery at East End Market, 3201 Corrine Dr, Orlando, and the bakeries newest location at Disney Springs. Things To know Before Visiting Gideon’s At Disney Springs! Gideon’s Bakehouse is a popular single-owner small business based in Orlando that has gained international attention when it opened it's location at Disney Springs. It can get pretty crazy at the Disney Springs store with people waiting for hours to get their hands on a prized Gideon's near half pound cookie! To help you get enjoy lots of yummy Gideon's goodness, the bakery have shared some helpful information based on an average day to set an expectation and help you plan. • The bakery opens at 10 am, but the line typically begins to form at 9 am, when the parking garage opens. • Once the bakery opens, when the line gets too long, they switch to a Virtual Queue. This allows you to go anywhere while waiting for a return text. On weekdays the Virtual Queue can start anytime from open to evening or not at all, depending on crowds. On weekends and holidays it can happen right at 10am. After receiving your text, you will check in at the end of the return line. It looks scary but is typically no more than a 15-minute wait. For international guests, we will give you a return time if you can’t receive texts. • Sign up for the queue must be done in person. When active, you will find Gideon's staff to the right of the front door under the protection of Gideon's Gargoyle. • Plan for wait times of around two hours. For busy days (Friday through Sunday, holidays, holiday seasons), the virtual queue averages five hours. The earlier you arrive, the shorter the wait and the better the selection since limited edition items will sell out. A general rule, if you know the parks are slammed, we’re slammed. • On average, between 6 pm and 8 pm every day the virtual queue is active, and the waiting list will hit capacity. When this happens the bakery closes the queue to handle everyone on the list and to ensure the bakery closes on time. 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.

JUST REVEALED! Tiana's Bayou Adventure music will feature collaborations with Grammy Award-winning artists PJ Morton and Terence Blanchard! Plus, details on the all-new Audio-Animatronics characters from Walt Disney Imagineering!! Disney's Imagineering project team continues to draw inspiration from the city of New Orleans for the upcoming attraction, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Disney have announced that they are collaborating with award-winning artists PJ Morton and Terence Blanchard on the music guests will hear as part of this new adventure coming to Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. There will be a new original song composed by PJ Morton and new renditions of fan favorite music from the Walt Disney Animation Studios hit film, “The Princess and the Frog.” Both PJ and Terence are well decorated across music genres with four-time Grammy-winner PJ recently celebrating six straight years of Grammy nominations as an independent artist and Terence having won seven Grammy awards for his own discography and trumpeting expertise. Terence also played all of Louis the Alligator’s trumpet parts in “The Princess and the Frog,” so you can only imagine how delighted we were that he was returning to work on this project. As a token of their gratitude, Disney presented them both with artist interpretations featuring each musician with a critter guests will meet on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. PJ Morton is writing, arranging and producing the original song for the attraction. He is performing on and producing the sessions in New Orleans of all-new arrangements of the song, as well as songs from “The Princess and the Frog” within the attraction. Terence Blanchard is helming music arrangement for the attraction’s queue. Terence is working with Disney to select songs from “The Princess and the Frog,” as well as iconic themes from New Orleans. Just like Tiana’s recipes, the music will combine a medley of instrumental ingredients to cook up something worth savoring. The music will borrow from several musical styles that either originated or took up permanent residence in New Orleans. Some of the brand-new Audio-Animatronics figures will bring the invigorating sounds of New Orleans to life. Take this new rendering of Prince Naveen’s brother, Ralphie, for example. It’s a scene you commonly see in New Orleans: the joie de vivre influencing his every movement as he jams to the beat of his songful soul. Or this band of friendly crittersplaying joyful Zydeco-style music. With the power of New Orleans music, Disney have made it a priority to properly represent all aspects of the city’s culture throughout the attraction. This is why we’ve leaned on so many local voices to help bring Tiana’s story to life. Imagineers often dive deep into projects to help inspire their work and Disney have commissioned four pieces from New Orleans artist, Sharika Mahdi, to aid the creative process by adding a local’s perspective. Born and raised in New Orleans, Sharika paints with a colorful and free-flowing style. Sharika’s pieces for our project have featured Tiana and friends, a jazz club scene joined by a band of frogs and even Mama Odie and her “seeing eye snake,” Juju. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure opens at Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort next year. 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.