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SeaWorld Orlando are saying thank-you to our U.S. military members with free SeaWorld Orlando tickets to show their appreciation for those who have served our country. For a limited time, veterans can get FREE single-day admission for themselves and up to three guests at SeaWorld Orlando. In addition to the free admission, each veteran is eligible to purchase up to six additional tickets at 50% off. All tickets must be obtained by May 14, 2023, and must be used at the park by July 9, 2023. This is an online offer only, tickets must be purchased in advance, visit this link to verify your military status and get your tickets, This Veterans offer extends to U.S. Military Veterans, retirees, and Inactive Ready Reservists who have honorably served. For the very latest news and information from Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you up informed throughout the day, every day. Keep up to date on our socials, follow us on 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, 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.

Huge news from Fun Spot America as Mine Blower, the only wooden roller coaster in Florida with a Zero G barrel roll at Fun Spot's location in Kissimmee, is set to receive a pretty big makeover! Oh and it's not just any makeover, its an RMC makeover!! Yes, Rocky Mountain Construction, the team behind such amazing fan-favorite coasters such as Steel Vengeance, Iron Gwazi, and Fun Spot Atlanta’s ArieForce One, this news really is HUGE!! Fun Spot America have revealed that Mine Blower is going through some changes in part due to the relationship between Fun Spot America and Rocky Mountain Construction. The excitement is building in the roller coaster community over the retracking project that is currently underway. "Working with RMC on our ArieForce One roller coaster at Fun Spot Atlanta in Fayetteville, Georgia, has been nothing short of incredible. Now, to work with RMC and their 208 ReTrack Solution on Mine Blower is a game changer for our park," said John Are Jr., President and CEO, Fun Spot America. The RMC retrack focus will be on the most dynamically loaded sections of the coaster's track in order to enhance the ride. The goal is to complete the project before the busy summer season and Fun Spot's 25th Anniversary celebration. "We are very pleased for the opportunity to work with Fun Spot again and help bring thrills and smiles to their guests' faces," said Darren Torr, President and Owner, Rocky Mountain Construction. We can't wait for more on this project, and be sure we will be bringing you the latest right here at Gotta Go Orlando! For the very latest news and information from Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you up informed throughout the day, every day. Keep up to date on our socials, follow us on 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, 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.

If you’re looking for a beautiful day out with your Mom, or even a a fun-filled Mother’s Day gift, Discovery Cove in Orlando has announced a deal of up to 40% off on visits through 2023. With Mother’s Day coming up fast on May 14, 2023, Discovery Cove here in Orlando has announced a special deal to help with an extra special gift, with savings of up to 40% for visits through the end of this year. “Giving mom a day of pampering and relaxation surrounded by the family is a sure way to guarantee favorite child status,” said Brad Gilmour, Discovery Cove’s Park President. “Discovery Cove was made for family fun, bringing everyone together for fresh air, fabulous food and plenty of ways to create lifelong memories.” Oh and it's not just Mom's who can enjoy this deal, Discovery Cove is offering this limited-time offer to all guests who book reservations by April 30, 2023, for visits through December 31, 2023. Discovery Cove provides a one-of-a-kind day experience exploring rocky lagoons surrounded by lush landscaping, tropical reefs, winding rivers, and white, sandy beaches, with admission to the park including all-day food and beverages (including beer and wine for guests over 21 years old), snacks, wetsuits, towels, swim gear and more, all from only $151.20 each. Discovery Cove guests will experience “the most exciting animal encounters in a breathtaking tropical atmosphere.” A day includes swimming with dolphins, snorkeling among thousands of tropical fish and raysencountering playful otters, or the chance to relax in beautiful surroundings, away from the hustle and bustle of regular life! For an extra fee you can purchae a private cabana, which includes chaise lounges, towel service, a stocked mini fridge, a snack basket, and more. Secluded day beds are also available for an additional fee. Pricing for these starts at $299. For more information visit Discovery Cove’s website. 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.

Let's get ready to party as 4 Florida cities have been ranked among the best for parties according to a new study, sadly Orlando only ranked in 24th place, yeah, seriously! Have the folks that compiled the list ever been to Orlando to experience our nightlife?? Anyway, that our grievance out of the way, read on for the details of where in Florida ranks best in the US or a party! The list compiled by Bonus Finder US, has seen them research the best party cities in the United States and compared them to the population of each destination to determine where you should head next for a night out. They compared 101 US cities in 11 categories, ranging from the number of nightclubs and casinos to the average price for a night in a hotel, with the final Top 10 is mainly dominated by the sunny destinations of Florida (of course!) with Miami Beach coming in at number 1 party destination, with the next Florida location being Sarasota at number 4, Miami itself came in at number 5, with Key West at number 9. Here is the full top 10: 1. Miami Beach, Florida 2. Atlantic City, New Jersey 3. Hoboken, New Jersey 4. Sarasota, Florida 5. Miami, Florida 6. Las Vega, Nevada 7. Baton Rouge, Louisiana 8. Jersey City, New Jersey 9. Key West, Florida 10. Reno, Nevada Yes, Orlando ranked only at number 25, with Tampa also only ranking one place lower at number 26, definitely something wrong with the rankings we think!! For the very latest news and information from Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you up informed throughout the day, every day. Keep up to date on our socials, follow us on 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, 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.

American rock band from Seneca, South Carolina, NEEDTOBREATHE have announced that they are hitting the road for a few shows this summer, and lucky for us, Orlando is included on the summer road trip! The tour includes six dates starting in Virginia on July 13, before wrapping up the tour here in Orlando at the House of Blues Orlando on Friday, September 1. Ticket are on Presale Thursday, April 27 at 10 am, Code: VINYL. For the very latest news and information from Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you up informed throughout the day, every day. Keep up to date on our socials, follow us on 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, 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.

Rising star Warren Zeiders kicked off his biggest headlining run to date, the Pretty Little Poison Tour” in February, and now the country singer has added a draft of new dates including an October stip this October. The tour which sees Eiders hitting major markets coast-to-coast will stop off at House of Blues Orlando with special guest A Thousand Horses on October 12. The 23-year-old burst onto the country music scene only a few years ago, emerging as one of the genre’s fastest rising success stories in recent history, garnering over 1.4 billion views on TikTok. Tickets go on sale with a presale on Thursday, April 27 at 10 am with presale code: VINYL. For the very latest news and information from Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you up informed throughout the day, every day. Keep up to date on our socials, follow us on 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, 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.

Back in March, Willie Nelson announced that the Outlaw Music Festival Tour rides again in 2023 with an initial run of 16 shows, sadly no dates were included for Florida, but now in the week that the legendary headliner turns 90, Willie Nelson is bringing the festival fun to Tampa! The Outlaw Music Festival Tour has now doubled in size adding another 16 new dates to this years tour, now the largest-ever Outlaw tour to date, with 32 shows. The Outlaw Music Festival with Willie Nelson, and featuring The Avett Brothers, Gov’t Mule, Elizabeth Cook, and Particle Kid is coming here to Tampa on Saturday, October 7! Tickets are available on Live Nation Presale this Wednesday, April 26 at 10am, Code: VINYL. At 90 years old, Willie Nelson is showing few signs of retiring from what he loves. The Texas native is not only headlining his 2023 Outlaw Music Festival Tour, the man himself curated the trek that will see the tour criss cross the country. “I can’t wait to be on the road with the amazing group of artists joining us on this year’s Outlaw Music Festival Tour,” Nelson said. “It is always a great day of music and fun with family, friends and the incredible fans, and even more special this year in celebration of my 90th birthday.” 2023 is shaping up to be a big year for Nelson as he won two Grammys in February, and is also nominated for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this 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 up informed throughout the day, every day. Keep up to date on our socials, follow us on 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, 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.

Elev8 Fun is a huge family entertainment center in Sanford where you'll discover games and fun experiences for the entire family, and on Friday, April 28, from 4 pm through 8 pm, they will be hosting the inaugural XTRAVAG8 Family Festival. The parking lot at Seminole Towne Center Mall in Sanford will host food trucks, face painting, vendors, henna, bounce houses, a DJ and more. Elev8 Fun will also be open during the event with all its activities available till 1am so the FUN doesn't have to stop so early, plus enjoy delicious food and drink at the Pl8 Bar & Grill. Attractions at Elev8fun include hundreds of state-of-the-art and retro arcade games, bowling, multi-level go-kart tracks, interactive mini-golf, ropes courses, laser tag, the Omni Arena, axe throwing and food and beverages. Learn more at www.elev8fun.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 up informed throughout the day, every day. Keep up to date on our socials, follow us on 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, 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.

Apopkon is a brand new, family friendly pop-culture, sci-fi, comic book, and toy collector festival happening in Apopka, at the beautiful Camp Wewa on Saturday May 6, 2023. The first ever Apopkon is a family-friendly event with celebrities, vendors, food trucks, meditation, wellness professionals, music and art practices, Cosplay competitions, arcade rooms and more. In addition to the fun, organisers say that they want the event to bring awareness to mental health, wellness and suicide prevention resources to the area, in a family friendly, and nature filled atmosphere at the beautiful Camp Wewa. Apopkon is a family-friendly event with vendors, food trucks, meditation, wellness professionals, music and art practices, Cosplay competitions, arcade rooms and more. This convention in Apopka, takes place at Camp Wewa and will provide something for everyone. Cosplayers can geek out while card game lovers are sure to find a match they’ll enjoy – plus celebrities, collectibles toys and themed cars shows too. Make memories that last with Anime, Cartoon, and Sci-Fi inspired cabins as well as horror themes made exclusively for attendees of this unique event, with proceeds from Apopkon going towards mental health awareness initiatives so you’ll have the satisfaction of knowing your participation goes beyond fun times at camp. Celebrity Guests appearing at Apokkon include: Bill Slevin Known For: The Devil’s Academy, Ghost Asylum, The Warren Foundation Tom Guiry Known For: The Sandlot, Lassie, The Last Home Run, Black Hawk Down Nick Gomez Known For: She-Hulk, Dexter, The Walking Dead Austin Judd Known For: Model, Big Top Evil, Cannibal Comedian That Talon Guy Known For: Zombie Captain America Chelsea Talmadge Known For: Stranger Things, Doctor Sleep, Still the King, Halt and Catch fire Bill Kelly Known For: True Detective, Where the Crawdads Sing, Bloodline Plus more! Check out all the celebs here. Tickets to this new event are only $10, with kids under 12 free! For the very latest news and information from Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you up informed throughout the day, every day. Keep up to date on our socials, follow us on 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, 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.

The Daytona Beach Crab & Seafood Festival returns this year on Saturday, April 29, and will feature a variety of delicious dishes served up fresh throughout the day. The Crab & Seafood Festival will be from 11 am to 8 pm, on Saturday, April 29, in Daytona Beach. Attendees can enjoy a variety of delicious dishes served up fresh at this festival happening on Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Boulevard between Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Charles Street. The city is sponsoring this family festival, which will also have live music, local vendors and a Kids Zone with a 360-degree photo booth, carnival games, caricature artist and face painting. Entertainment for the Crab & Seafood Festival includes the following: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.: DJ Chi Town Noon: Lip Sync 3 to 5 p.m.: Saxman Fuqua 5 to 8 p.m.: Love Band There will be many food and beverage vendors including: 3 Kings Catering Allecia’s Island Cuisine Brother Burgers Chris B Kreme Citrus Conch of Miami Crab Shack 386 Deez Nutz & More DEM Boys BBQN Dolly Cupz Eat & Wash – the Lunch Box Food Truck Flournoy Family Country Style Cooking Gran Arepa Daytona Laila’s Lemonade MYX International Orgasmic Eats SB & B Seafood Seafood Shack Additionally, there will be local accessory vendors selling a variety of crafts and merchandise and Midtown Cafe & Grill and A Golden Taste of Jamaican Foods & Treats will be open on Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Boulevard. During the festival, Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Boulevard between Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Charles Street will be closed to vehicular traffic. For more information check out the detail here. For the very latest news and information from Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you up informed throughout the day, every day. Keep up to date on our socials, follow us on 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, 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.

Following last night's fire at Disneyland in California, where the Maleficent prop in the west coast's version of Fantasmic went up in flames, today, Sunday April 23, Disney have issued a statement regarding Walt Disney World Resort's Maleficent at the Festival of Fantasy Parade at Magic Kingdom that uses a similar pyrotechnic effect. Disney issued the following statement: "During the final showing of Fantasmic at Disneyland park on Saturday evening, the dragon prop caught fire. Anaheim Fire & Rescue quickly responded, and the fire was extinguished. All cast members were safelv evacuated from Tom SawyerIsland. Due to smoke and wind, attractions near the Island were safely evacuated of any guests, and the cause of the fire remains under investigation at this time. We are temporarily suspending fire effects similar to those used at Disneyland park's Fantasmic at select shows and entertainment experiences globally out of an abundance of caution following the Fantasmic prop fire at Disneyland park. The continued safety of our cast and quests is of the utmost importance.” This means that until further notice, there will be no fire effects on the Maleficent Dragon Float in the Magic Kingdom's Festival of Fantasy Parade. Additionally, in good news for Watt Disney World, there will be no changes to the Fantasmic show at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, which uses a different prop type, and utilizes a different pyrotechnic effect to the one found in Disneyland. It's interesting to note that the Maleficent float that usually breathes fire periodically during the Festival Of Fantasy parade at Magic Kingdom, caught fire back in 2018, in a very similar incident to the one last night at Disneyland that saw Adventureland at Disneyland evacuated as the Maleficent prop caught fire during the second performance of Fantasmic! For the very latest news and information from Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you up informed throughout the day, every day. Keep up to date on our socials, follow us on 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, 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.

On Saturday, April 29, a free family festival with international food and drinks will be held in the heart of downtown Orlando at Wall Street Plaza from 3 pm to 8 pm. Come enjoy over 50 local vendors and businesses at the International Vegan Food Festival, plus there will be live music and games throughout the event. The event is family friendly, with dogs welcome. Vendors attending the festival include Mood Rising, Pizza Nova, Ain't Got No Beef, Smoothin Moving, and many more! For the very latest news and information from Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you up informed throughout the day, every day. Keep up to date on our socials, follow us on 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, 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.