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Calling all royalty! Join runDisney for the 2024 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend at Walt Disney World. Whether you’re a seasoned runner who could finish a race in glass slippers or a rookie with big dreams of a fairy tale finish, there’s a place — and a race — for you at the 2024 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend presented by CORKCICLE. Returning to Walt Disney World Resort February 22 – 26, 2024, join some of Disney’s most beloved Princesses and Queens for an unforgettable race weekend celebrating the ways we are all heroes, every day. Being a hero is not just about the happily ever after at the end of the story. For our Princesses and Queens, it’s the courage to embark on the journey, jump out of the tower, open the restaurant, find the fifth spirit. And as a runner, it’s the sweat and determination that goes into each training run, the resilience to rise after every fall, the unwavering commitment to reach our goals. Get ready to discover your own inner hero as we share the race weekend’s individual event themes! Take a look: Disney Princess 5K | Ariel Make a splash in "Part of Your World" during the Disney Princess 5K presented by CORKCICLE! Merfolk and land-dwellers unite in this fin-tastic race! No matter how you cruise—legs, wheels, or even fins—this event honors your grit and determination to get where you want to go. When you can dash past the finish line, you’ll snag a beautiful medal that’ll get you beaming—and bragging. Disney Princess 10K | Rapunzel It’s time to let down your hair and race to new heights with Rapunzel during the Disney Princess 10K presented by CORKCICLE. Celebrate what makes life so special—family, friends, and the freedom to be who you are. Your handsome prince of a reward? A medal like no other. Disney Princess Half Marathon | Tiana Your fairytale finish can come true – it all depends on you! Join Tiana for the Disney Princess Half Marathon presented by CORKCICLE, where you can chase dreams and savor every step on a course flavored with music and magic. And the medal you’ll earn is as beautiful as Tiana's beloved beignets. Disney Fairytale Challenge | Anna & Elsa Embrace the frosty thrill of the Disney Fairytale Challenge with Anna & Elsa! Conquer all races in this cool competition and earn a prestigious Queens' royal medal. From 3.1 to 19.3 miles, you can also plan to join the Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend fun – virtually! Whether you’re looking for motivation to train for a future runDisney race or get a taste of the magic wherever you run, virtual race events are a great way to reward yourself for staying active! Head over to runDisney.com to learn more about the 2024 Virtual Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend presented by CORKCICLE. Runners wanting to join for this year’s event should mark their calendars for the following registration dates and times: Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend at Walt Disney World Resort Club runDisney Gold & Platinum Member Registration | June 13, 2023 General Registration | June 20, 2023 at 10 AM ET Virtual Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend General Registration | June 23, 2023 at 10 AM ET 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.

Orlando's tourist district is set to get a new soul food restaurant as Loyd Have Mercy announces they are opening soon at Dezerland. The family owned Loyd Have Mercy Restaurant located at S Washington Ave, Titusville, has announced that its opening an Orlando outpost at Dezerland on International Drive this summer. The restaurant has previously appeared in Food Networks Restaurant: Impossible with Chef Robert Irvine in 2000, in an episode that saw the show transform the restaurant with the help of local volunteers. Since then the restaurant has went from strength to strength, so much so the restaurant is now opening this second location where customers can expect freshly made food, cooked to order every day. At Loyd Have Mercy you will find a menu of homestyle Southern fare served in a laid-back environment. From seafood and barbecue to classic homestyle favorites. 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 Cheez-It Bowl has ben kicked into touch, with Pop-Tarts now taking over the bowl game which will now be known as The Pop-Tarts Bowl, with the game still taking place at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, this December. The Pop-Tarts Bowl, featuring top teams from the Atlantic Coast and Big 12 Conferences, will take place on Thursday, December 28 at 5:45 p.m. ET, with the game broadcast live on ESPN. This year's Pop-Tarts Bowl will be the 34th edition of the game but the first time Pop-Tarts has sponsored an NCAA college football bowl which is organized by Florida Citrus Sports. "Since turning toast and jam into an ingenious toaster pastry almost 60 years ago, Pop-Tarts has always been about making the world more fun, more unexpected and more delicious for fans of all kinds," said Heidi Ray, Senior Director of Marketing, Pop-Tarts. "We're ecstatic to be the new title sponsor of the Pop-Tarts Bowl with our partners at Florida Citrus Sports and cannot wait to host Crazy Good experiences for fans and players alike in Orlando, and for those joining us from home." The fully integrated, multi-year partnership between Pop-Tarts and Florida Citrus Sports includes exclusive naming rights, digital and social media content, in-stadium exposure, product sampling and on-site activation at the game and other organization events. Most recently known as the Cheez-It Bowl, it has become must-see TV as one of America's favorite post-season contests since relocating to Central Florida in 2001. "We're excited to partner with Pop-Tarts and look forward to welcoming another one of America's most beloved brands to Orlando," Florida Citrus Sports CEO Steve Hogan said. "The best bowl trip in college football only gets better with the Most Valuable Pastry on your team, so get ready for unforgettable experiences at the Pop-Tarts Bowl debut this December." The 2022 bowl game, a 35-32 Florida State University victory over University of Oklahoma, drew an announced crowd of 61,520 and boasted a total live audience of 5.4 million viewers, making it last year's second-most-watched postseason game outside of the New Year's Six. Cheez-It will remain the cheeziest sponsor of college football's postseason at the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl, also organized by Florida Citrus Sports and held at Camping World Stadium. The 78th Cheez-It Citrus Bowl will kick off at 1 p.m. on New Year's Day and airs on ABC. Tickets to both games are available through Florida Citrus Sports now and will go on sale to the public after teams are selected on Sunday, December 3. 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.

Ge ready to shake it off as Club 90's Taylor Swift Night: Speak Now Edition (18+) is coming to House of Blues Orlando. It looks like it's going to be a cruel summer as Club 90's Taylor Swift Night: Speak Now Edition (18+) is coming to House of Blues Orlando at Disney Springs on Saturday, July 15! Get ready for the hottest Taylor Swift night in Orlando, come worship at the altar of Taylor Swift: non-stop Swifty all night: deep cuts, extended mixes, fan favourites and all the hits. Tickets on sale, June 2 at 10 am, with Live Nation Presale happening now with Code: ICONIC. 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.

Ready for the comeback? Boys Like Girls is hitting the road with The Speaking Our Language Tour presented by Emo Nite! Boys Like Girls, the iconic pop rock band, have announced their North America “Speaking Our Language Tour,” presented by Emo Nite. The 30-date run, which kicks off on September 17, in Charlotte, NC, comes on heels of the release of “Blood and Sugar” (Fearless/Concord), the band’s first new song since 2012. Direct support for the entire tour will be State Champs, while Four Year Strong and LOLO will be supporting when the tour hits House Of Blues Orlando on September 24! Boys Like Girls comeback has sparked excitement among fans and the general public. Prior to the song announce the band posted a nostalgic/reveal post on TikTok, garnering over 500k views in under 24-hours, showcasing the enduring popularity and anticipation surrounding the band’s return. “Blood and Sugar” is just the beginning of what’s to come from Boys Like Girls. The band has confirmed that they have been working on new music and will be announcing more releases soon. Tickets for the Orlando show go on sale FRIDAY, June 2nd at 10 am with tickets available via Live Nation presale now! 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.

MIND-BLOWING! Enrique Iglesias, Ricky Martin and Pitbull have just announced The Trilogy Tour, and the superstars are coming to Amway Center in November. Today, global powerhouses Enrique Iglesias, Ricky Martin, and Pitbull who are known for their incredible blends and versatility of musical genres, have announced they are joining forces with a one-of-a-kind arena run across North America this fall. For the first time ever, they will share the stage for The Trilogy Tour featuring three unique headlining sets from each artist. The 19-city tour kicks off on October 14 at Washington, D.C.’s Capital One Arena and makes stops across North America including Toronto, Boston, New York, Chicago, Detroit, Miami, Dallas, Phoenix, Los Angeles and of course here in Orlando, when the three latin superstars take to the stage at Amway Center on November 9! Register now through Sunday for your chance at getting your hands on what is sure to be red hot tickets! “It’s a true honor to tour with Enrique and Ricky, 2 music icons, who broke global music barriers for our culture and open doors for someone like myself,” said Armando Christian Perez (Pitbull). “We’re excited to take The Trilogy tour around the world and give our fans the time of their Trilogy lives!" Enrique Iglesias expressed his enthusiasm, saying. "I am incredibly excited to be going on tour with my friends Pitbull and Ricky. The Trilogy Tour will be an amazing experience for ALL of our fans. It’s going to be a once in a lifetime tour." Ricky Martin added, "Going back on the road with not only Enrique, but now with Pitbull it’s very exciting. This tour will be a wild party from beginning to end so get ready, it's going to be epic!" Fans can expect an unforgettable night of music as the megastars deliver an electrifying mix of their biggest career-spanning hits with influences of reggaeton, salsa pop, dance, and electronic music, backed by world-class production and state-of-the-art visuals. 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.

Check out all the latest from Universal Orlando Resort, with our list of closures and refurbishments. Welcome to another month of closures and refurbishments at Universal Orlando Resort. We know it can be difficult to keep up to date with what's open and what's closed at the theme parks, and that's why we will be keeping this list up to date to help you avoid disappointment when you arrive at the parks, there is nothing worse than looking forward to an attraction, and finding out it's closed when you rock up to the entrance! As we head into June we are still seeing a lot of construction walls around Universal Studios Florida, with work continuing on the new Minions Land and its attractions and restaurant, plus we have the ongoing construction on the former KidZone area, which has now seen a new temporary entrance to The E.T. Adventure due to the ongoing transformation of the area. Over at Island's of Adventure, the big news was the May 10 permanent closure of Poseidon's Fury. Current Universal Orlando Resort Closures & Refurbishments Fortunately in June as the summer crowd levels rise, the refurbishments and closures fall, with guests able to enjoy everything the theme parks have to offer! Universal Studios Florida KidZone Closed January 15, 2023 The majority of KidZone closed at Universal Studios Florida on January 15, with Fievel's Playland, Woody Woodpecker Family Coaster, Curious George, DreamWorks Destination and Shrek & Donkey Meet & Greet all now gone forever. While no official announcement has been made what is replacing the closed attractions, the area will be transformed into Universal's DreamWorks Animation Land which is scheduled to open in 2024. Universal Orlando's Cinematic Celebration Dates: March 9 - Permanent Universal Orlando's Cinematic Celebration night show which took place in Universal studios Florida lagoon featured fountains, pyrotechnics, lasers, water screens an more. While the show has ended, it's known that Universal is working ion a new nighttime show and is set to feature drones. Universal's Islands of Adventure Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey Closed June 8, 2023 Don't panic, Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey is closed for one day only! Dark Arts At Hogwarts Castle November 1, 2022 - September ? Dark Arts at Hogwarts Castle had its last show of the season on October 31 and will not return to Universal's Island's Of Adventure until September, 2023 where it should return until Halloween, October 31, 2023. And that's everything, not too many current closures, and it's no surprise at we head into the hot and very busy summer months. Have a great month! 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.

Check out all the latest news and happenings from SeaWorld Orlando, including special events, limited time offers, ride closures and more. Get ready for a spectacular summer at SeaWorld Orlando, throughout June the resort is celebrating with fun days amped up with gnarly entertainment, thrilling rides and breathtaking presentations, and when the sun goes down, enjoy fiery nights featuring new shows, entertainment and a brilliant fireworks spectacular. SeaWorld Orlando Pipeline: The Surf Coaster Now Open! First up is Pipeline: The Surf Coaster, which is Orlando's newest and most unique coaster. Pipeline is the first-of-its-kind stand up surf coaster where you experience the rush of launching 110 feet up at 60 mph and feeling every bank and curve as though you’re really riding the waves, thanks to innovative dynamic seats that gives you unparalleled freedom of movement. Experience the ultimate thrill with the addition of this seventh coaster to the Coaster Capital of Orlando. Summer Spectacular Now - September 4, 2023 When the sun goes down, the night comes to life at SeaWorld’s Summer Spectacular! Stay late all summer to immerse yourself in exotic worlds of light and music and experience your favorite SeaWorld attractions in a whole new way. Dance the night away with world-class DJs for a family-friendly party beneath the waves. Then end the night with Ignite, a fireworks spectacular that brings the brilliance of the sea to the sky above. Put a charge in your summer at SeaWorld’s vibrant Summer Spectacular. Club Sea Glow The party amps up in the evening at Bayside Stadium, where a DJ will be mixing dance music all evening leading up to the start of our nighttime fireworks show. Enjoy plenty of space to spread out and dance while enjoying the entertainment. That includes dancers and high-energy atmospheric acts to get the party going! Surf Holiday at Nautilus Theater Surfers and dreamers, join us for the wildest party on the sea! You’ll feel the motion of the ocean in a live stage show with singing, dancing, and an inspiring story of preservation and conservation for the beauty within our living ocean. Ignite Fireworks Surf the wave to a whole new level with Ignite, a fireworks and fountains spectacular that brings the brilliant colors of the sea to the skies above the park. The fireworks can be seen from all around SeaWorld’s large central lake, including from Bayside Stadium, The Waterfront, and the Orca Encounter Pathway. For more details on SeaWorld Orlando's spectacular Sumer events: SeaWorld Orlando Passport To Summer Now - June 30, 2023 SeaWorld Orlando is rewarding Pass Members for visiting the park this summer, and the more you visit the park the more free perks you will receive, it's a pretty sweet deal!! Pass Members who visit the theme park between 2 and 30 times qualify for various parks including free popcorn, free animal encounters, and a free all-day dining pass, simply by visiting the theme parks multiple times over the summer. As soon as you collect enough vouchers, you can redeem then for a free perk! The top reward is a complimentary dinner for two at Sharks Underwater Grill, and with the promotion running through June 30, you best start visiting today, where you can enjoy the ALL-NEW Pipeline, the world’s first surf coaster, and the parks Summer Spectacular featuring all-new entertainment, shows, fireworks and more! You can receive SeaWorld Orlando vouchers at the following locations: Manta Flamingo Gift Shop Ice Breaker Infinity Falls Journey to Atlantis Kraken Pass member Lounge SeaWorld Orlando Passport to Summer Rewards 2 visits - Free popcorn 8 visits - Free reserved seating at orca, sea lion, and dolphin shows 15 visits - Free dolphin or penguin encounter 20 visits - One free all-day dining pass 30 visits - Free dinner for two to Sharks Underwater Grill Free Beer Now - July 27, 2023 It wouldn’t be summer at SeaWorld Orlando without FREE BEER! When you visit SeaWorld Orlando this summer, from now through until July 27, park guests 21 and older, can enjoy a free 7oz. brew every time you visit!​ The free beer is available daily at Waterway Grill from 11 am until an hour before the park closes. As always, SeaWorld will offer a variety of beers throughout the promotion. Aquatica Orlando Aquatica Orlando, recently voted America’s Best Waterpark for the fourth year in a row by USA Today’s 10Best 2023 Readers Choice awards, is getting ready for a fun filled summer with the all new entertainment at Aloha to Summer, as well as a highly anticipated night of Latin fun at Noche de San Juan! Aloha to Summer June 3 - June 25, 2023 Every Saturday and Sunday from June 3 through until June 25 enjoy fun from morning until night at Aquatica with a welcome celebration every morning at park opening, then from 11 am until 4 pm enjoy the Summer Splash Dance Party throughout the park. Then from 4 pm to 6 pm there will be fun contests for the kids on the wave pool beach. Plus, during Aloha to Summer there will be new treats and drinks at various park restaurants and bars including: Banana Beach CookoutIsland Pita Wrap Coconut Pineapple Cupcake Mango MarketPineapple BBQ Pork Motu’s BarFrozen Jalapeño Mango Margarita Trader Turi’s Tiki BarFrozen Jalapeño Mango Margarita Waterstone GrillTropical Fish Sandwich Coconut Pineapple Cupcake Plus, enjoy a new island playlist throughout the park, including original music from Aquatica opening year soundtrack! San Juan Night at Aquática June 24, 2023 Get ready to party at SAN JUAN NIGHT - A SPECIAL ONE NIGHT VIP EVENT! Bring all your family and friends to celebrate San Juan Night at Aquática from 7:00 pm to 12:00 am with RUMBA 100.3, MEGA 97.1 & ACCION 97.9! Come and spend time with your favorite DJ's and enjoy the whole park. Yes, the entire park will be open so you can enjoy all the attractions. Plus your favorite foods and enjoy the tradition celebrating San Juan Night at the #1 water park in the United States. All guests (including members with passes) require the Noche San Juan event ticket for admission. $32.99 adults / $25.99 children (ages 3 - 9) in advance. $35.99 adults / $28.99 children (ages 3 - 9) day of event. Turi’s Kid Cove Now Open Grab your best buddies and get ready to splish, splash, spray, and play in this ALL-NEW water adventure attraction filled with watering palms, tipping buckets, spraying jets, water bobbles, and more. Plus, your kids can grab a tube and glide into fun on the ALL-NEW Tamariki Twirl, a kid-sized wave slide designed just for them! Fun Fact: The ALL-NEW Tamariki Twirl is a smaller version of the water parks big kids slide, KareKare Curl! Other new attraction in the ALL-NEW Turi’s Kid Cove includes the slides, Zippity Zappity, Slider Rider, Racer Chaser, and Slippity Dippity. For more info on Aquatica Orlando check out the official website. Ride & Attraction Schedule Updates The following areas and attractions are temporarily closed: Sunny Day Carousel 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 the Disney Dining Plan went on sale early this morning ahead of its 2024 return, Walt Disney World have revealed the price... Walt Disney World have finally revealed the price for the popular Disney Dining Plan that is set to return in January 2024, with the plan now available to book for vacations starting January 9, 2024. The prices include tax as part of a vacation package, with prices per person, per night. Quick-Service Dining Plan Price: $57.01 for adults, $23.83 for children Everyone in the party ages 3 and over receives the following during their package stay: 2 Quick-Service Meals Per Night of Stay* 1 Snack or Nonalcoholic Beverage Per Night of Stay* 1 Resort-Refillable Mug** For example, if you book a 4-night package with a Disney Quick-Service Dining Plan, each Guest (ages 3 and up) in your party would receive 8 Quick-Service meals and 4 Snacks or Nonalcoholic Beverages—which can be used at any time during your 4-night stay. Important Information Beverages are included with each meal. Guests under 21 years of age may choose from a variety of nonalcoholic beverages. Guests 21 and older with valid identification may substitute for beer, wine and cocktails. Guests ages 3 to 9 must order from a children’s menu, where available. Plan must be purchased for entire length of stay and for the entire party (ages 3 and up). Meals are nontransferable between party members and expire at midnight on day of checkout. * Specific number of meals and snacks are determined by the number of nights included in the package stay. You can redeem your meals and snacks any day during your stay, until the number associated with your package have been depleted. All unused meals and snacks and the ability to use your refillable mug expire at midnight on your package reservation checkout date. Disney Dining Plan Price: $94.28 for adults, $29.69 for children Everyone in the party ages 3 and over receives the following during their package stay: 1 Quick-Service Meal Per Night of Stay* 1 Table-Service Meal Per Night of Stay* 1 Snack or Nonalcoholic Beverage Per Night of Stay* 1 Resort-Refillable Mug** For example, if you book a 4-night package with a Disney Dining Plan, each guest (ages 3 and up) in your party would receive 4 Table-Service meals, 4 Quick-Service meals and 4 snacks or nonalcoholic beverages—which can be used at any time during your 4-night stay. Important Information Beverages are included with each meal. Guests under 21 years of age may choose from a variety of nonalcoholic beverages. Guests 21 and older with valid identification may substitute for beer, wine and cocktails. Reservations at Table-Service restaurants are highly recommended and are subject to availability. Guests ages 3 to 9 must order from a children’s menu, where available. Plan must be purchased for entire length of stay and for the entire party (ages 3 and up). Meals are nontransferable between party members and expire at midnight on day of checkout. * Specific number of meals and snacks are determined by the number of nights included in the package stay. You can redeem your meals and snacks any day during your stay, until the number associated with your package have been depleted. All unused meals and snacks and the ability to use your refillable mug expire at midnight on your package reservation checkout date. Here is the full list of locations that will be accepting the Dining Plan. There will be two options of the Disney Dining Plan, the Disney Quick Service Dining Plan and the Disney Dining Plan. Disney Dining Plan 4 Rivers Cantina Barbacoa Food Truck 50s Prime Time Café ABC Commissary Akershus Royal Banquet Hall Ale & Compass Lounge Ale & Compass Restaurant Amorette’s Patisserie The Artist’s Palette Avalunch B.B. Wolf’s Sausage Co. Backlot Express Backstretch Pool Bar Banana Cabana Bar River Barcelona Lounge Be Our Guest Restaurant Beach Club Marketplace Beaches & Cream Soda Shop Beaches Pool Bar & Grill Biergarten Restaurant Big River Grille & Brewing Works Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza BoardWalk Deli The Boathouse Boatwright’s Dining Hall Boma – Flavors of Africa Cafe Rix Cape May Cafe Cape Town Lounge and Wine Bar Capt. Cook’s Casey’s Corner Catalina Eddie’s Centertown Market Grab & Go Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ Chef Mickey's Chicken Guy The Chuck Wagon Cinderella’s Royal Table Cítricos Cítricos Lounge City Works Eatery & Pour House Columbia Harbour House Connections Café Connections Eatery Contempo Café Cookes of Dublin Cooling Hut Coral Reef Restaurant Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café Courtyard Pool Bar Cove Bar Creature Comforts Crew Cup’s Lounge Crockett’s Tavern The Crystal Palace D-Luxe Burger Dahlia Lounge The Daily Poutine The Diamond Horseshoe Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo Dockside Diner The Drop Off Pool Bar Earl of Sandwich The Edison El Mercado de Coronado Enchanted Rose End Zone Food Court Enzo’s Hideaway ESPN Wide World of Sports Grill Everything POP Shopping & Dining Fairfax Fare Fife & Drum Tavern Flame Tree Barbecue Flying Fish The Friar’s Nook Garden Grill Restaurant Gasparilla Island Grill Gaston’s Tavern Geyser Point Bar & Grill Golden Oak Outpost Good’s Food to Go Grand Floridian Cafe Grandstand Spirits Gurgling Suitcase Harambe Market Hollywood & Vine The Hollywood Brown Derby The Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge House of Blues Restaurant & Bar Hurricane Hanna’s Waterside Bar and Grill Intermission Food Court Jaleo by José Andrés Jiko – The Cooking Place Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar Jungle Navigation Co. LTD Skipper Canteen Katsura Grill Kona Cafe Kringla Bakeri Og Kafe La Cantina de San Angel La Hacienda de San Angel Landscape of Flavors Le Cellier Steakhouse Leaning Palms Leaping Horse Libations Liberty Square Market Liberty Tree Tavern Local Green Orlando Food Truck Lottawatta Lodge Lotus Blossom Café Lowtide Lou’s The Lunching Pad Main Street Bakery Maji Pool Bar Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano The Mara Mardi Grogs Maria & Enzo’s Ristorante The Market at Ale & Compass Marketplace Snacks Martha’s Vineyard Maya Grill Meadow Snack Bar Morimoto Asia Morimoto Asia Street Food Muddy Rivers Narcoossee’s Nine Dragons Restaurant Nomad Lounge Oasis Bar & Grill ‘Ohana Olivia’s Cafe Paddlefish The Paddock Grill Paradiso 37, Taste of the Americas Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe Pepe by José Andrés Petals Pool Bar Pinocchio Village Haus Pizza Ponte Pizza Window Pizzafari PizzeRizzo Planet Hollywood The Plaza Restaurant The Polite Pig Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant Rainforest Cafe at Disney Springs Marketplace Rainforest Cafe at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Refreshment Outpost Refreshment Port Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue Restaurantosaurus River Roost Riverside Mill Food Court Rix Sports Bar & Grill Roaring Fork Ronto Roasters Rose & Crown Dining Room Rose’s All-American Café Roundup Rodeo BBQ San Angel Inn Restaurante Sanaa Sanaa Lounge The Sand Bar Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory Satu’li Canteen Scat Cat’s Club – Lounge Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant Sebastian’s Bistro Siestas Cantina Silver Screen Spirits Pool Bar Singing Spirits Pool Bar Sleepy Hollow The Smokehouse at House of Blues Snack Shack Sommerfest Spice Road Table Splitsville Dining Room Spyglass Grill Steakhouse 71 Steakhouse 71 Lounge Story Book Dining at Artist Point with Snow White Sunshine Seasons Surf Doggies Swirls on the Water T-REX Tambu Lounge Tangierine Café: Flavors of the Medina Teppan Edo Terralina Crafted Italian Territory Lounge Three Bridges Bar and Grill at Villa del Lago Tiffins Restaurant Tokyo Dining Toledo – Tapas, Steak & Seafood Tony’s Town Square Restaurant Topolino’s Terrace – Flavors of the Riviera Tortuga Tavern Trail’s End Restaurant Trattoria al Forno The Trolley Car Café The Turf Club Bar and Grill The Turf Club Lounge Turtle Shack Poolside Snacks Tusker House Restaurant Tutto Gusto Wine Cellar Tutto Italia Ristorante Typhoon Tilly’s Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria Victoria Falls Lounge Warming Hut Whispering Canyon Cafe Woody’s Lunch Box World Premiere Food Court Yachtsman Steakhouse Yak & Yeti Local Food Cafes Yak & Yeti Restaurant YeSake Kiosk Yorkshire County Fish Shop Disney Quick Service Dining Plan 4 Rivers Cantina Barbacoa Food Truck ABC Commissary Amorette’s Patisserie The Artist’s Palette Avalunch B.B. Wolf’s Sausage Co. Backlot Express Backstretch Pool Bar Barcelona Lounge Beach Club Marketplace Beaches Pool Bar & Grill Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza BoardWalk Deli Cafe Rix Capt. Cook’s Casey’s Corner Catalina Eddie’s Centertown Market Grab & Go Chicken Guy! 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Say “Aloha” to summer with fun from morning and into the night at Aquatica. Enjoy the most waterslides in Orlando, specialty food and beverages, and ALL-NEW exciting entertainment! Aquatica Orlando, recently voted America’s Best Waterpark for the fourth year in a row by USA Today’s 10Best 2023 Readers Choice awards, is getting ready for a fun filled summer with the all new entertainment at Aloha to Summer, as well as a highly anticipated night of Latin fun at Noche de San Juan! Every Saturday and Sunday from June 3 through until June 25 enjoy fun from morning until night at Aquatica with a welcome celebration every morning at park opening, then from 11 am until 4 pm enjoy the Summer Splash Dance Party throughout the park. Then from 4 pm to 6 pm there will be fun contests for the kids on the wave pool beach. Plus, during Aloha to Summer there will be new treats and drinks at various park restaurants and bars including: Banana Beach CookoutIsland Pita Wrap Coconut Pineapple Cupcake Mango MarketPineapple BBQ Pork Motu’s BarFrozen Jalapeño Mango Margarita Trader Turi’s Tiki BarFrozen Jalapeño Mango Margarita Waterstone GrillTropical Fish Sandwich Coconut Pineapple Cupcake Plus, enjoy a new island playlist throughout the park, including original music from Aquatica opening year soundtrack! On June 24, enjoy SAN JUAN NIGHT - A SPECIAL ONE NIGHT VIP EVENT! Bring all your family and friends to celebrate San Juan Night at Aquática from 7:00 pm to 12:00 am with RUMBA 100.3, MEGA 97.1 & ACCION 97.9! Come and spend time with your favorite DJ's and enjoy the whole park. Yes, the entire park will be open so you can enjoy all the attractions. Plus your favorite foods and enjoy the tradition celebrating San Juan Night at the #1 water park in the United States. All guests (including members with passes) require the Noche San Juan event ticket for admission. $32.99 adults / $25.99 children (ages 3 - 9) in advance. $35.99 adults / $28.99 children (ages 3 - 9) day of event. This summer the little kids will be able to enjoy the highly-anticipated new kid play area, Turi’s Kid Cove. The all-new Turi’s Kid Cove water play adventure area is now open at Aquatica Orlando with guests invited to bring their kids to enjoy the splish, splash, spray, and play at Turi’s Kid Cove, a water adventure attraction filled with watering palms, tipping buckets, spraying jets, water bobbles, and more. Plus, children can grab a tube and glide into fun on the all-new Tamariki Twirl, a kid-sized wave slide designed just for them! “We have an incredible summer planned of new and amazing experiences including the opening of our newest attraction, Turi’s Kid Cove, special event weekends full of new entertainment and specialty food and drinks during Aloha to Summer, as well as our highly anticipated night of Latin fun during Noche de San Juan,” said Bradley Gilmour, Aquatica Park President. “We are proud that USA Today readers voted Aquatica the top water park in the U.S. and we can’t wait for fans to come out and enjoy their favorite thrill slides, soak up the sun by our wave pools and cruise down the lazy river as they have fun, cool down, relax, and refuel this summer.” For more information, park hours and to purchase tickets, visit Aquatica.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.

Orlando’s newest park, The Grove, will be revealed by Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and District 3 City Commissioner Robert F. Stuart at an Official Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening this Wednesday, with the event also unveiling the Orlando Tennis Centre at its new location in the Packing District. One of Orlando’s most anticipated public parks is ready for residents to enjoy! On Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at 10.30 am, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and District 3 City Commissioner Robert F. Stuart will join Dr. Phillips Charities to cut the ribbon on the City’s newest park, The Grove, and open the new Orlando Tennis Centre, both located in the Packing District. The Grove Park, whose name is a nod to the history of the area which used to serve as a citrus packing house, has transformed 66-acres into Orlando's newest signature park. The park features a 1.5-mile biking, walking and jogging trail; dedicated open green space; a regional stormwater pond and preserved wetlands accessible by a 1-mile path and boardwalk. A key feature of the park is a covered outdoor pavilion with space for concerts and performances. Adjacent to the park is also the home of the new Orlando Tennis Centre. The new state-of-the-art center features 17 lighted courts - 11 clay and six hard - with four that can adapt for pickleball. The facility also houses a half-court practice wall and a 4,000-square-foot welcome center with a clubhouse, lockers, showers, restrooms, meeting space and a pro shop. In addition to the ribbon cutting on Wednesday, District 3 City Commissioner Robert F. Stuart and District 5 City Commissioner Regina I. Hill are hosting a Community Open House, Party at The Grove on Saturday, June 3, 2023 from 10 am - 12:30 pm. Residents are encouraged to attend the event which will feature tours and activities for the family, such as lawn games, bounce houses, music, food and more. The community event will not only showcase new public amenities, but also the park’s important role is connecting residents in the Rosemont, College Park, Mercy Drive and Spring Lake neighborhoods. The new park is possible thanks to land donated by Dr. Phillips Charities to the City as part of their development of The Packing District. The redevelopment of the Packing District is transforming this once industrial area into a vibrant district with a mix of housing options, commercial districts and abundance of green space and serves as a critical connector between several neighborhoods in the city. 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 first Florida location for California based Fatburger is in Tampa, and the restaurant is set to open this June! Fatburger is known for its big, meaty, perfectly grilled, cooked-to-order, customized burgers and the chain has its eyes firmly set on a big fat expansion into Central Florida with 10 planned locations In Orlando with a further four in Tampa. The chain announced last year that the Florida franchisee Whole Factor Inc would be developing the Florida Fatburger locations which will be co-branded with Buffalo's Express The first location in Florida will be located in Riverview, Tampa at 9950 Upper Alafia Ct., with the new restaurant set to officially open June 12. Fatburger's menu offers hamburgers with up to three ground beef patties, known as the 1.5-pound XXXL Kingburger, plus in addition to its famous burgers, the Fatburger menu also includes fat and skinny fries, sweet potato fries, scratch-made onion rings, Impossible burgers, turkeyburgers, hand-breaded crispy chicken sandwiches, and hand-scooped milkshakes made from 100% real ice cream. The chain, known as the "Last Great Hamburger Stand," was founded by Lovie Yancey in Los Angeles in 1952, with Yancey believing in big burgers piled with all the usual favorite toppings as well as some unusual ones like bacon and eggs, chili and onion rings. Fatburgers sister brand Buffalo's Express features bone-in and boneless wings with a diverse lineup of nearly 20 sauces, ranging from mild to the scorching hot sauce called "Death Valley," accompanied by celery, carrots, and blue cheese, ranch or honey mustard dressing. The fast-casual chain was founded in 1985 in Roswell, Georgia, and is now co-branded with more than 100 Fatburger restaurants. "We see Florida as a strong growth market for Fatburger and Buffalo's Express and are pleased to have a partner like Whole Factor to bring 14 locations to the state over the next several years," said Taylor Wiederhorn, chief development officer of FAT Brands who own Fatburger. "We continually hear from our fans that they are eager for us to open in Florida, so we hope that they are just as excited as we are now that we are not only coming to Orlando, but also Tampa." 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.