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The Sunshine Flyer offers a fun transportation option that quickly and safely transports you by luxury themed motor coach between Orlando International Airport and Walt Disney World Resort, and right now you can enjoy special pricing on reservations made now through the end of May The Sunshine Flyer has announced limited-time, summer special pricing with adults from only $15 with kids riding free on its themed motorcoach experience that takes guests from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Walt Disney World Resorts. Convenient and cost-effective, the Sunshine Flyer offers an engaging transportation experience that allows guests to start the magic of their Walt Disney World vacation from the moment they step off the plane. The Sunshine Flyer's buses are late-model, premium motorcoaches with themes that center around old-fashioned passenger cars and train engines. From the bus designs to staff dressed as 1920s rail conductors and engineers, the motorcoaches effectively serve as time machines, offering a glimpse into 1920s rail travel. "We are delighted to be heading into the Summer travel season," said Mark Sherman, General Manager of the Sunshine Flyer. "We are looking forward to welcoming thousands of guests on the Sunshine Flyer, and welcoming back families that we've traveled with before! Free tickets for children and reduced ticket prices for adults are one way that we are showing our appreciation and helping our guests enjoy their Disney vacation from the moment they step off the plane and onto one of our premium motorcoaches." When guests book their summer trip, they can enjoy the following ticket prices during checkout through May 31st, 2023: $15 per adults Children ride free (use promo code: KIDSFREE) These ticket prices apply for all future trips, and tickets need to be used between June 1 and August 31, 2023. The Sunshine Flyer is well-equipped for kids, including, Three-point harness seat belts at each seat, Conductor hats for kids, Stickers, Coloring/activity books and On-board video entertainment. For more information and to book tickets, visit: www.sunshineflyer.com The Sunshine Flyer is a unique motorcoach bus experience from Transportation Management Services (TMS) that provides seamless transportation for guests from the Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Walt Disney World Resorts. Offering a convenient and cost-effective mode of transportation, The Sunshine Flyer is the perfect option for families, groups, and individuals looking to start their Disney vacation from the moment they step off the plane. For more information and to book tickets, visit www.sunshineflyer.com. 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.

Grande Lakes Orlando, the 500-acre luxury resort destination in the headwaters of the Florida Everglades anchored by The Ritz-Carlton Orlando and JW Marriott Orlando, is celebrating the resorts 20th anniversary and is inviting guests to celebrate with them throughout the summer. Grande Lakes Orlando invites guests to celebrate the summer in style with the introduction of "GLO Summer Nights," an exhilarating seasonal celebration in honor of the resort's 20th anniversary. Boasting signature weekly fireworks displays in addition to spectacular glow-charged nights at the recently debuted Grande Lakes Waterpark, alongside an abundance of activations fit for every traveler, Grande Lakes Orlando has crafted a truly unforgettable summer experience all season long. Throughout the summer, Grande Lakes Orlando will play host to an array of experiences perfect for families and guests of all ages including dazzling fireworks displays that will take center stage every Saturday evening. After a day spent exploring Orlando, resort guests can look up from their balconies, lounge chairs, or poolside cabanas for an intimate yet larger-than-life fireworks show. Boasting a masterful explosion of color and light in the sky each week from Memorial Day to Labor Day, with additional special shows occurring over holiday weekends, these grand fireworks displays are complimentary for overnight guests of both hotels. Upgrade options are available that include food and beverage service at both hotels and a private in-room viewing package at The Ritz-Carlton, designed with families in mind. Plus, once the sun goes down on Saturday nights, GLO Summer Saturday nights get lit, between 7-10pm, guests can find their way to the illuminated Grande Lakes Waterpark and pool for an evening of illuminated fun. Float through the winding lazy river in glow-in-the-dark tubes, meander in the glittering pool lit with neon lights, and enjoy live DJ performances. Younger guests will find no shortage of fun-filled activities from the array of classic kid-friendly summer activations, including waterproof face painting, caricatures, outdoor games and balloon animals. Meanwhile, adults can indulge in activities including lakeside mixology courses, a decadent dessert and champagne trolley and Fire & Ice, a live ice carving by the resort's U.S. Olympic Champion Carver, Victor Dagatan and a mesmerizing fire dancing performance, along with numerous opportunities to enjoy live music. Aquatic Adventures at Grande Lakes Waterpark Fresh off the heels of multimillion-dollar renovations across the resort, guests and families can take advantage of the elevated Grande Lakes Waterpark. The ideal landing place for those of all adventure-seeking levels, the new Waterparkwas inspired by the resort's lush natural surroundings and prime location in the Everglades. The "grande" new waterpark experience features a signature Lazy River, Headwaters Slide Tower with three waterslides, Aquaventure obstacle course, a celebrated restaurant, and VIP firepit lounge, Oasis. While enjoying the waterpark's newest attractions, guests can indulge in a new poolside dining experience, Knife Burger, from acclaimed Chef John Tesar of the MICHELIN-Starred Knife & Spoon, or visit the newly enhanced lobby bar, EvrBar, for specialty cocktails and panoramic views of the Waterpark and the resort's namesake lakes. Grande Lakes Waterpark's 12 private cabanas offer varying levels of luxury, from options with simple loungers to high-end cabanas with furnishings, entertainment consoles, and private plunge pools. In addition to the enhanced waterpark experience at JW Marriott Orlando, guests of Grande Lakes Orlando can explore the recently enhanced aquatic options at the adajcent Ritz-Carlton Orlando. Debuting with its recent renovation, the property now showcases a new Solaire heated pool lined with luxury poolside cabanas. These 12 exclusive cabanas feature a private butler, wireless internet, HDTV, a refrigerator, and other amenities. For a quiet respite, grown-ups can escape to an adults-only lap pool and hot tub at the award-winning Ritz-Carlton Spa. Reserve Your GLO Experience Now For travelers looking to get ahead of summer savings, Grande Lakes Orlando will offer an exclusive, one-time advanced booking discount of 20% to guests who reserve their stay between April 17-30, 2023, applicable for stays from April 21 through September 30. They can use the online promotional code D3Q to lock in their savings. For more information on Grande Lakes Orlando and its 20th anniversary celebration this summer, and to reserve a stay, visit www.grandelakes.com/. 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.

Get ready Orlando, Halfway to Halloween starts now at Gideon's Bakehouse. Barnabas Mephistophelittle has arrived at Gideon’s Bakehouse, and per his yearly tradition, he brings you a dreadfully good selection of tasty treats and titillating tricks! But, you only have from today, April 20 until April 24 to taste Barnabas's treats!! Let's take a look in his bag... Pumpkin Spiced Shadow Cakes! Barnabas delivers a new flavor for his popular line of Mephistophelittle's Snack Cakes that brings a little Cheesecake to Gideon's for the first time! Each circular delight offers a layer of Pumpkin Cheesecake over a layer of the softest Spice Cake dipped in a snappy shell of premium Dark Chocolate Coating! These are available daily at both the Disney Springs location and the East End Market. throughout Halfway to Halloween but are very limited each day! First Come First Serve! Limit 2 Per Person! While Supplies Last! Barnabas Mephistophelittle Promo Card! Everyone gets a super rare Barnabas Promo Card with each purchase at both locations and online orders from today through Sunday! One per paying customer. There's always a chance they will run out, so don't wait until the last second!⁣ Available Until They Are Gone you'll find:⁣ ⁣ Barnabas Mephistophelittle Temporary Tattoo! For the most faithful followers of Barnabas! 3.5 x 3.5 inches! It will last 3 to 4 days! In stores and online now!⁣ New Barnabas Mephistophelittle Unisex T-shirt! In limited numbers, so don't delay! In stores and online now!⁣ Barnabas Mephistophelittle Hoodie because it's just something you should have in your life! Online only!⁣ Barnabas Mephistophelittle Signed Collectors Print! These will go in an instant and are limited to 220 pieces! On Sale Today at Noon EST! Barnabas Mephistophelittle Collectors Pin! Limited to 2000 pieces. In stores and online now!⁣ ⁣ Finally! Wave 2 of our trading card series begins!! Gidoen's are back to one card hidden in medium and large Cookie boxes! Cards #1 through #16 are officially retired! The hunt begins for #17 through #32! Like Wave 1, you will find two chase cards with a 1 out of 55 chance of acquiring! While your here, check out April's limited edition goodies... Mourning Joe Returns!!⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ The spectacular Coffee Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookie is your April Limited Edition flavor! This handmade, almost 1/2 pound Vanilla based Cookie is filled and topped with freshly ground espresso beans and complimented with Toffee (for a sweet crunch), Dark Chocolates (for richness), and a sprinkling of sea salt harvested from Mourning Joe's tears. This emotional Gideon's Cookie fuels your spirit with all the feels.⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ This precious Limited Cookie is available at both locations, Gideon's at Disney Springs and the original store in the East End Market, every day of April. Limit 2 per person.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Get a slice of the Coffee Toffee Vanilla Bean Cake every Wednesday and Saturday at both locations! This towering behemoth features three layers of a Vanilla Coffee Bean Cake smothered in our signature thick layers of Coffee Buttercream and filled with Crunchy Toffee Pieces! While supplies last. Limit two per person. ⁣⁣ The super yummy Salted Caramel Nitro Cold Brew! This was one of last year's most popular offerings, so don't miss out. Like all of our flavors, the Salted Caramel is 100% housemade and this is also Vegan and Gluten-Free, though you would never know it! Available ONLY at Gideon's in Disney Springs!⁣⁣⁣ MERCH MERCH MERCH! The new Mourning Joe T-shirt is now available in stores and online! Also, check out the mysterious new Black & Gold Crystal Ball Gideon's Pin! Also in stores and online right meow! ⁣⁣ ONLINE ONLY MERCH! The popular Mourning Joe candle is now available in our first massive 3-Wick candle! Fill your home with the immersive scent of sweet coffee! Finally, get the new Mourning Joe Limited Edition 11x14 signed print! These sell out fast and will not return, so add to your collection 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. 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Oviedo Recreation and Parks will celebrate the unveiling of the Shane Kelly Park improvements tonight, Thursday, April 20, 2023, by hosting a ribbon cutting at the new equipment site at 5.30 pm. The ribbon cutting will unveil the new outdoor fitness equipment that was designed around the pond at the back of the park which is located at 1555 County Road 426 Oviedo. This improvement was part of the Recreation and Parks Master Plan. In January 2022, the City Council adopted a resolution approving a Recreation Trails Program grant agreement with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. “These improvements will bring more outdoor activities for our residents, allowing them to enjoy the workout stations in a quiet, scenic area of Oviedo,” said Recreation and Parks Manager Paul Belden. “We are proud the grant could make this happen at a park that is known for sports activities like soccer and flag football.” “These improvements will bring more outdoor activities for our residents, allowing them to enjoy the workout stations in a quiet, scenic area of Oviedo,” said Recreation and Parks Manager Paul Belden. “We are proud the grant could make this happen at a park that is known for sports activities like soccer and flag football.” The funding that was approved and matched with a grant allowed for the design and installation of new benches, trash receptacles, and state-of-the-art exercise stations that are also ADA-accessible. The grant also allowed for the design and construction of an eight-foot-wide hard-surface trail and a 20-by-20-foot shade structure over one of the exercise stations. The exercise equipment is free to use and open to the public! The ribbon cutting will be at the new pavilion adjacent to the shade structure next to the pond. There is parking in the area. When you pull into Shane Kelly Park, continue past the sports fields to the parking area. There will be signage for directions. 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.

So much news from Walt Disney World today, including the news that Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party will return to Magic Kingdom Park from August 11 this year, and will run through select nights to November 1, 2023. Plus, it's not just the party details they have announced, they have revealed a sneak peek at this years merchandise for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, and the parks Halloween merch!! First up, we have his bootiful Mickey Mouse Fab 5 Halloween Pumpkin Adult T-Shirt and Mickey Mouse Happy Halloween Adult T-Shirt. This season, we have you covered head to toe! Look how cute those Mickey Mouse Fab 5 Halloween Pumpkin Ear Headbands are! Similar to the iconic cast member bat headbands, you too can have a creature on your head in the form of the glow in the dark Minnie Mouse bat ear headband! We know how scary the dark can be, so continue to glow with the glow in the dark adult baseball hat and glow in the dark JIBBITZ on your Mickey Mouse Fab 5 Halloween Adult Crocs. Wizards and witches, wherever you dwell, we have some accessories for you as well! Let’s begin with the Mickey Mouse Fab 5 Halloween Glow in the Dark Loungefly Mini Backpack,iIt’ll match your glowing crocs and glowing headwear! Continue to light the way with the new Mickey Mouse Fab 5 Halloween MagicBand+ and light up pumpkin. Oh my, you gave me a fright, these Halloween plushies are such a delight! Look at sweet Mickey Mouse’s top hat and Minnie Mouse’s leggings! The Mickey Mouse Fab 5 Halloween Plush and Halloween Minnie Mouse are the perfect friends to sit and read a ghost story with. Boo to you and you! Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is back and better than ever this year. Get ready to trick or treat around Magic Kingdom! When you hear the knell of a requiem bell, weird glows gleam where spirits dwell. Complete with hidden Mickeys in a spider web, glow in the all-new Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Spirit Jersey. Caution! When riding your broom, make sure to remove your matching baseball hat! To keep your apple cider warm, we have a Tervis tumbler and mug, both frightful new additions to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween party! Behold the new Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular Spirit Jersey and Sanderson Sisters Plush Set! Let’s have a fang-tastic time in our The Nightmare Before Christmas products! Now materializing, The Nightmare Before Christmas Jack Skellington Adult Tee and The Nightmare Before Christmas Jack Skellington Adult Woven Shirt. Look alive! The Nightmare Before Christmas Adult Spirit Jersey is coming with stripes along the front and back and a little bit of Jack. Serpents and spiders, tail of a rat, call in the spirits, wherever they’re at because this The Nightmare Before Christmas Jack Skellington Sling Bag is where it is at! I’m seriously looking at that green strap; it’s perfect for over the shoulder or around the back. Don’t be reckless, light the way with a Jack Skellington Glow Necklace! My oh my! Orange you excited for Halloween yet?! Halloween is the Disney Villains’ time to shine, and Maleficent certainly steals the show as her dramatic dragon transformation is stunningly captured by the Disney Villains Darkness Descends Maleficent Doll by Mattel. In addition to her iridescent dragon wings and horns, the fiendish fairy villain is dressed in a gorgeous purple dragon scale gown that transitions into bright green flames and luminous dragon claw heels. The special edition doll will be available for pre-sale on Mattel’s website starting April 27. If you still haven’t had your fill of wicked fun, let Maleficent, Cruella De Vil, and more Disney Villains inspire your devilishly charming wardrobe in shopDisney’s Maleficent and Disney Villains T-Shirts for adults, as well as the Disney Villains Fashion T-Shirt for Kids. Carry your favorite beverage (or potion) in the Tervis Disney Villains ‘Not Sorry’ Insulated Tumbler. And that's the sneak peek for now, some pretty awesome merchandise to look forward to this Halloween at Walt Disney World! 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. 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Earlier this morning Walt Disney World revealed that Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party will return to Magic Kingdom Park on August 11 this year, and runs through select nights to November 1, 2023. Disney have now revealed more details including ticket prices, discounts and more, with prices ranging from $109 - $199 for adult tickets, depending on the date you select. Details Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party will take place from 7:00 pm to midnight. Ticket holders will be admitted to Magic Kingdom as early as 4:00pm on the valid date of their ticket, giving them even more time to enjoy park favorites before the event begins! These date-specific event tickets do not require an additional day theme park ticket or theme park reservation. Discounts Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members can save $10 per ticket to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, valid for select event nights. Purchase Tickets Soon Guests of select Walt Disney World Resort hotels can begin purchasing Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party tickets as early as April 27, 2023. All other Guests may purchase tickets beginning on May 2, 2023. Dates And Prices The adult price is for for guests ages 10 and up, with the child prices for guests ages 3-9. Friday, August 11th — $149 for adults, $139 for children Tuesday, August 15th — $109 for adults, $99 for children Friday, August 18th — $109 for adults, $99 for children Tuesday, August 22nd — $109 for adults, $99 for children Friday, August 25th — $109 for adults, $99 for children Tuesday, August 29th — $109 for adults, $99 for children Friday, September 1st — $119 for adults, $109 for children Monday, September 4th — $119 for adults, $109 for children Friday, September 8th — $119 for adults, $109 for children Sunday, September 10th — $119 for adults, $109 for children Tuesday, September 12th — $119 for adults, $109 for children Friday, September 15th — $119 for adults, $109 for children Sunday, September 17th — $119 for adults, $109 for children Tuesday, September 19th — $149 for adults, $139 for children Friday, September 22nd — $149 for adults, $139 for children Sunday, September 24th — $149 for adults, $139 for children Tuesday, September 26th — $149 for adults, $139 for children Thursday, September 28th — $149 for adults, $139 for children Friday, September 29th — $149 for adults, $139 for children Sunday, October 1st — $149 for adults, $139 for children Tuesday, October 3rd — $169 for adults, $159 for children Thursday, October 5th — $169 for adults, $159 for children Friday, October 6th — $189 for adults, $179 for children Monday, October 9th — $169 for adults, $159 for children Tuesday, October 10th — $169 for adults, $159 for children Thursday, October 12th — $169 for adults, $159 for children Friday, October 13th — $189 for adults, $179 for children Sunday, October 15th — $169 for adults, $159 for children Tuesday, October 17th — $169 for adults, $159 for children Thursday, October 19th — $169 for adults, $159 for children Friday, October 20th — $189 for adults, $179 for children Sunday, October 22nd — $169 for adults, $159 for children Tuesday, October 24th — $169 for adults, $159 for children Thursday, October 26th — $169 for adults, $159 for children Friday, October 27th — $189 for adults, $179 for children Sunday, October 29th — $199 for adults, $189 for children Tuesday, October 31st — $199 for adults, $189 for children Wednesday, November 1st — $199 for adults, $189 for children Get ready for a spooktacular celebration with plenty of tricks and treats when the series of parties kicks off this year on August 11, 2023 Disney are promising spellbinding entertainment, favorite Disney characters dressed in their Halloween best and more, celebrate the most haunting time of the year at Walt Disney World Resort. This limited-capacity, nighttime event starts at 7 p.m. and allows guests to experience shorter wait times on attractions, themed food and beverage and more. Guests of select Walt Disney World Resort hotels, Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels, and Shades of Green can purchase tickets starting April 27, and tickets will be available to all guests starting May 2. This year's event dates are: August: 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, 29 September: 1, 4, 8, 10, 12, 15, 17, 19, 22, 24, 26, 28, 29 October: 1, 3, 5, 6, 9, 10, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19, 20, 22, 24, 26, 27, 29, 31 November: 1 Disney have shared the details of what to look forward to at this years event! Watch a Ghostly Promenade with “Mickey’s Boo-To-You Halloween Parade” It’s good to be bad, and your favorite Disney villains are back to stride down Main Street, U.S.A., alongside Disney heroes, the iconic Haunted Mansion graveyard diggers and other favorite characters. You may even spot some ghoulish new faces this year. Get the Party Startled With “Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular” Jack-o-lanterns aren’t the only ‘Jack’ at Walt Disney World this Halloween! The Pumpkin King, a.k.a. Jack Skellington, will once again host the must-see nighttime spectacular, “Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular.” Featuring projections, special effects and lighting paired with fireworks, music and iconic Disney characters, you won’t want to miss this! Trick-or-Treat Yourself to Candy and Sweets M&M’S, SKITTLES, and SNICKERS, OH MY! Guests can satisfy their sweet tooth at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party by stopping by trick-or-treating locations throughout Magic Kingdom Park. See a Spellbinding Spectacle With the Sanderson Sisters The Sanderson Sisters, stars of the iconic “Hocus Pocus” films, will unite for an adventure and call on their comrades to summon the ultimate “Hocus Pocus” Party Potion during the “Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular” stage show at Cinderella Castle. Also during the party, you may have the opportunity to experience some of your favorite attractions including Haunted Mansion, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and the newly opened TRON Lightcycle / Run presented by Enterprise. TRON Lightcycle / Run will use a virtual queue* during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, allowing guests to enjoy all the festivities while they wait to enter the Grid. Stay tuned for more details! You won’t want to miss the hair-raising happenings at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party this year, so be sure to get your tickets. Guests of select Walt Disney World Resort hotels, Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels, and Shades of Green can purchase tickets starting April 27, and tickets will be available to all guests starting May 2. As always, keep checking back with us here at Gotta Go Orlando as we continue to bring you the latest news and information from around Orlando and Central Florida You can also discover our latest news, views, and more on our socials, follow Gotta Go Orlando on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel for all the latest from Orlando's Theme Parks, Attractions and more. Please note: Gotta Go Orlando is your free guide to all the amazing happenings in Orlando. Every day we offer he most up to date news and information on the best of Orlando and Central Florida. We are supported by our advertisers via digital ads, sponsored content, and affiliate links, so certain articles may be paid for, or some articles may contain affiliate links which means we could earn money if you purchase products or services via a link our site. For more information or to comment on any article we publish, please feel free to Contact Us.

Earlier today Walt Disney World announced dates and details for this year's Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom Park and the details have revealed some scary news for guests hoping to find short lines for new attraction TRON Lightcycle Run. This year's Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party returns to Magic Kingdom Park on August 11, 2023, and while Disney boast of experiencing shorter wait times on attractions, at this year's event guests who pay for the upcharge event will have to join a Virtual Queue if they want to ride TRON Lightcycle Run during the party. No further details have been revealed as yet, including how and when guests will need to join the Virtual Queue. This year's event dates are: August: 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, 29 September: 1, 4, 8, 10, 12, 15, 17, 19, 22, 24, 26, 28, 29 October: 1, 3, 5, 6, 9, 10, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19, 20, 22, 24, 26, 27, 29, 31 November: 1 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.

It’s Halfway to Halloween at Walt Disney World Resort and, in celebration of the wicked occasion, Disney has share that Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party will return to Magic Kingdom Park late this summer and will run through this fall. This year's Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party starts on August 11, and runs through select nights to November 1, 2023. Get ready for a spooktacular celebration with plenty of tricks and treats when the series of parties kicks off this year on August 11, 2023 Disney are promising spellbinding entertainment, favorite Disney characters dressed in their Halloween best and more, celebrate the most haunting time of the year at Walt Disney World Resort. This limited-capacity, nighttime event starts at 7 p.m. and allows guests to experience shorter wait times on attractions, themed food and beverage and more. Guests of select Walt Disney World Resort hotels, Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels, and Shades of Green can purchase tickets starting April 27, and tickets will be available to all guests starting May 2. This year's event dates are: August: 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, 29 September: 1, 4, 8, 10, 12, 15, 17, 19, 22, 24, 26, 28, 29 October: 1, 3, 5, 6, 9, 10, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19, 20, 22, 24, 26, 27, 29, 31 November: 1 Disney have shared the details of what to look forward to at this years event! Watch a Ghostly Promenade with “Mickey’s Boo-To-You Halloween Parade” It’s good to be bad, and your favorite Disney villains are back to stride down Main Street, U.S.A., alongside Disney heroes, the iconic Haunted Mansion graveyard diggers and other favorite characters. You may even spot some ghoulish new faces this year. Get the Party Startled With “Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular” Jack-o-lanterns aren’t the only ‘Jack’ at Walt Disney World this Halloween! The Pumpkin King, a.k.a. Jack Skellington, will once again host the must-see nighttime spectacular, “Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular.” Featuring projections, special effects and lighting paired with fireworks, music and iconic Disney characters, you won’t want to miss this! Trick-or-Treat Yourself to Candy and Sweets M&M’S, SKITTLES, and SNICKERS, OH MY! Guests can satisfy their sweet tooth at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party by stopping by trick-or-treating locations throughout Magic Kingdom Park. See a Spellbinding Spectacle With the Sanderson Sisters The Sanderson Sisters, stars of the iconic “Hocus Pocus” films, will unite for an adventure and call on their comrades to summon the ultimate “Hocus Pocus” Party Potion during the “Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular” stage show at Cinderella Castle. Also during the party, you may have the opportunity to experience some of your favorite attractions including Haunted Mansion, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and the newly opened TRON Lightcycle / Run presented by Enterprise. TRON Lightcycle / Run will use a virtual queue* during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, allowing guests to enjoy all the festivities while they wait to enter the Grid. Stay tuned for more details! You won’t want to miss the hair-raising happenings at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party this year, so be sure to get your tickets. Guests of select Walt Disney World Resort hotels, Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels, and Shades of Green can purchase tickets starting April 27, and tickets will be available to all guests starting May 2. As always, keep checking back with us here at Gotta Go Orlando as we continue to bring you the latest news and information from around Orlando and Central Florida You can also discover our latest news, views, and more on our socials, follow Gotta Go Orlando on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel for all the latest from Orlando's Theme Parks, Attractions and more. Please note: Gotta Go Orlando is your free guide to all the amazing happenings in Orlando. Every day we offer he most up to date news and information on the best of Orlando and Central Florida. We are supported by our advertisers via digital ads, sponsored content, and affiliate links, so certain articles may be paid for, or some articles may contain affiliate links which means we could earn money if you purchase products or services via a link our site. For more information or to comment on any article we publish, please feel free to Contact Us.

Big news from Walt Disney World and Disney Vacation Club today, Thursday, April 20 as it's been announced that the cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground will be replaced, with all new cabins set to open in 2024. Here is the full details so far!! Walt Disney World Resort and Disney Vacation Club today announced proposed plans to bring refreshed cabin hideaways to Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground, offering guests a private retreat in the midst of nature with many of the comforts of home. Nestled across 750 acres of scenic woodlands, proposed plans call for more than 350 new cabins to replace the existing cabins at the resort, which have delighted guests for many years and will soon be ready for a refresh. Additionally, the proposed cabins would be built with an eye toward the environment, utilizing the footprint of the existing cabins and taking advantage of more energy-efficient features. Design concepts offer a fresh take on the current cabin experience and are inspired by the resort’s idyllic setting, while also paying homage to the resort’s unique culture and heritage through the magic of Disney storytelling. Each proposed, stand-alone cabin offers spacious accommodations, sleeping up to six adults, and features a bedroom, bathroom, living room, full kitchen and private patio. A select number of cabins are also expected to be dog-friendly. As with all Disney Vacation Club resorts, the proposed cabins will continue to be open for reservations to all guests, including those who are not Disney Vacation Club Members, based on availability. The planned cabins are part of a collection of improvement projects underway at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground that are designed to enhance the guest experience. Examples include proposed pool and walking trail enhancements as well as new expanded dining experiences at Trail’s End Restaurant and Crockett’s Tavern, with more exciting news to come. Located right in the heart of Walt Disney World magic and a boat ride away from the Magic Kingdom Park, Members and guests would have easy access to the theme parks and be able to enjoy the resort’s cherished amenities, including horseback riding at the recently updated Tri-Circle-D Ranch, fishing, walking trails, pools, playgrounds for the little ones, Chip ’n’ Dale’s Campfire Sing-A-Long and rootin’ tootin’ dining and entertainment at Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue. Campsite accommodations will also continue to be available for guests. 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 this article, please feel free to Contact Us.

Experience Kissimmee, the official tourism authority for Osceola County, FL, and a trailblazer in the tourism industry, is making strides in sustainability efforts announcing two new programs starting May 1, 2023. The first is the expansion of the "It Pays to Meet in Kissimmee" program, where meeting organizations can earn up to $10,000 cashback based on the number of actualized paid room nights. The expanded program will now include Trees4Travel, an initiative to plant trees to help with creating future forests, restoring eco-systems, and supporting biodiversity and local communities. Plus, an investment is made into a United Nations renewable energy carbon credit, which will help reduce a portion of the meeting organizations' CO2 emissions. For instance, if a meeting organization actualizes 1,500 paid room nights in Kissimmee, Experience Kissimmee will plant 1,500 trees through the Trees4Travel hybrid program. The meeting organization will receive a certificate of Planet & People Positive Action, which includes a UN CER certificate, post-meeting. "We are proud to be amongst the first DMOs in the nation to offer a carbon reduction program for meetings and conventions," said Michelle Moore, Senior Director of Meetings Sales & Services at Experience Kissimmee. "Experience Kissimmee acknowledges that sustainability is of growing importance to meeting planners and delegates, and this is a creative and innovate way to address that." The second program will reduce carbon emissions from all air and ground travel conducted by Experience Kissimmee staff by incorporating an emissions calculator into the staff travel request form. The calculator will automatically determine the number of trees that the destination marketing organization (DMO) will plant through the Trees4Travel program to rebalance the carbon footprint generated by each business trip. "As we celebrate Earth Day, we are excited to announce the expansion of our sustainability efforts at Experience Kissimmee," said Jason Holic, Senior Vice President of Operations & Community Engagement at Experience Kissimmee. "This includes partially reducing the carbon footprint of meetings and group business for incentive contracts and all future work-related staff travel, starting May 1st." Experience Kissimmee has been partnering with Trees4Travel on another initiative to encourage sustainability, inviting its clients to join the program by planting trees instead of giving away promotional items during trade shows and conventions. "At Experience Kissimmee, we recognize the need to contribute in a more ethical, considerate, and regenerative way for the planet and its people," said DT Minich, President/CEO of Experience Kissimmee. "We are proud of our expanding partnership with Trees4Travel and establishing these progressive initiatives for sustainability." 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.

UPDATE: Everyone can breathe again, as Walt Disney World have resumed sales of annual passes!! Walt Disney World Annual Passes are once again available for sale after Walt Disney World had PAUSED sales! Go get 'em while there available!! At 7am ET this morning, Walt Disney World implemented a virtual queue for Annual Passes, with wait times of over an hour as eager fans waited to purchase passes. READ ON FOR HOW THIS MORNING'S ANNUAL PASS DRAMA UNFOLDED! This morning anyone logging in to purchase a ticket before 6 am initially saw a screen saying that tickets will be available later this morning, meaning a nail biting wait for many. Then shortly before 7am a new message was displayed to guests, informing them to sit tight, as a queue to purchase tickets would open shortly. Then at 7am, the virtual queue opened, with wait times of over an hour. It's also interesting to mention that at 4.45 am this morning, here in Florida the state issued an alert as a test of the Emergency Alert System, waking every up very early, we presume this was a courtesy to everyone wanting to purchase annual passes!! 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.

Walt Disney World Annual Passes were once again available for sale earlier today, April 20, at 7 am guest were invited to join a virtual queue, at the time guests were experiencing wit times of up to an hour and more. Now Walt Disney World have PAUSED sales! A message on the annual pass page only says “Pardon the Inconvenience. Annual Pass sales will resume as soon as possible. We thank you for your patience and understanding.” More on this to follow... At 7am ET this morning, Walt Disney World implemented a virtual queue for Annual Passes, with wait times of over an hour as eager fans waited to purchase passes. READ ON FOR HOW THIS MORNING'S ANNUAL PASS DRAMA UNFOLDED! This morning anyone logging in to purchase a ticket before 6 am initially saw a screen saying that tickets will be available later this morning, meaning a nail biting wait for many. Then shortly before 7am a new message was displayed to guests, informing them to sit tight, as a queue to purchase tickets would open shortly. Then at 7am, the virtual queue opened, with wait times of over an hour. It's also interesting to mention that at 4.45 am this morning, here in Florida the state issued an alert as a test of the Emergency Alert System, waking every up very early, we presume this was a courtesy to everyone wanting to purchase annual passes!! 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.