Get on the starting blocks for a day at the pool to soothe the aches and pains of the Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend, with 50% off admission to Blizzard Beach Water Park for all runners and up to four guests. From signature attractions such as Summit Plummet, Crush ‘n’ Gusher and two relaxing lazy rivers, splash into a good time and celebrate your accomplishments with the Disney Water Parks. How chill! Not for the first time during a runDisney race weekend, Walt Disney World is offering a 50% discount on Disney's Blizzard Beach water park tickets for runDisney runners and their families. After long miles, relax at Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park! Walt Disney World Marathon runners and up to 3 guests can enjoy 50% off 1-day water park tickets to Blizzard Beach for use February 22 until March 1. Purchase with valid race bib at the ESPN Wide World of Sports complex during Expo hours, or at Blizzard Beach water park. As always, keep checking back with us here at Gotta Go Orlando as we continue to bring you the latest news and information from around Orlando and Central Florida. You can also discover our latest news, views, and more on our socials, follow Gotta Go Orlando on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, don't forget to subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel for all the latest from Orlando's Theme Parks, Attractions and more. Please note: Some posts may contain affiliate links which means we could earn money if you purchase products or services via our site.

Daytona 500 winner Ricky Stenhouse Jr. celebrated the biggest win of his career by accelerating straight to Walt Disney World from Daytona! Ricky spent today at Magic Kingdom Park, where he showed off his championship ring to his racing buddy, Mickey Mouse. It's pretty fair to say that Ricky Stenhouse Jr. has had a roller-coaster career in which he had to fight to keep a job, lost his seat at a NASCAR powerhouse team and opened his 14th season mired in a five-year losing streak. So winning Daytona 500 is a massive achievement, and a well deserved reward for Ricky's hard work, and determination to make it to the top! Stenhouse won the Daytona 500 in double overtime and under caution on Sunday in the longest running of "The Great American Race.'' The two overtimes pushed the 65th running of the event to a record 212 laps -- a dozen laps beyond the scheduled distance and a whopping 530 miles. As always, keep checking back with us here at Gotta Go Orlando as we continue to bring you the latest news and information from around Orlando and Central Florida. You can also discover our latest news, views, and more on our socials, follow Gotta Go Orlando on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, don't forget to subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel for all the latest from Orlando's Theme Parks, Attractions and more. Please note: Some posts may contain affiliate links which means we could earn money if you purchase products or services via our site.

Come on everyone, let's go! Peppa Pig Theme Park Florida is turning One!! This weekend, Friday, February 24 until Sunday, February 26, 2023, the kids theme park is hosting an OINKTASTIC celebration, and everyone is invited. Peppa Pig Theme Park is celebrating ALL weekend with an exclusive show, fun activities, and limited-time party treats. The fun kicks off with a special welcome show at 9 am on Friday, February 24th in Mr. Potato's Showtime Arena. All the fun is included with Included with a valid park ticket and select passes. This bright and colorful theme park features multiple rides and attractions designed with preschoolers and their parents in mind. No height requirement is more than 36 inches, but every attraction has enough room for parents to ride alongside the kids. Peppa Pig Theme Park is designed around preschoolers, you and your little ones can jump between the interactive rides, multiple themed playgrounds, a water play area, fun live shows, and an indoor cinema for when you or the kids need some peace and quiet. Right next door to LEGOLAND Florida Theme Park, Peppa Pig Theme Park welcomes you with a bright rainbow entrance and lots of snorts and giggles. The park is perfect for the little ones, and children ages 2 to 6 will be endlessly entertained by the variety of attractions to enjoy! Peppa Pig Theme Park is an immersive experience that places the littlest guests right in the world of Peppa, and her friends. In this fabulous standalone theme park, guests can enjoy six new rides designed especially for preschoolers, as well as lots of play spaces, shows, splash pads, additional attractions and character meet and greets. You also won’t need to child swap, as mummy pigs or daddy pigs are able to ride along with the little ones on almost every ride. This is a park that goes at the pace of the little ones, no pressure, no big walks to get to the next ride. The perfect morning or afternoon for your pre-schooler! The park offers various ticket options including Peppa Pig Theme Park access only, or combo tickets also including access to LEGOLAND Florida and water park. And if you’re looking for year-round muddy fun, you can now find Annual Passes online. For more information, and to make reservations visit peppapigthemepark.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, don't forget to subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel for all the latest from Orlando's Theme Parks, Attractions and more. Please note: Some posts may contain affiliate links which means we could earn money if you purchase products or services via our site.

Today, Tuesday, February 21, two fan-favorite coasters in Orlando are standing idle, closed for maintenance and refurbishment. First up is Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith at Disney's Hollywood Studios, which was due to be closed yesterday, but due to the crazy busy crowds this President Day Weekend at Walt Disney World, Disney made the decision to delay the closure until today, Tuesday, February 21. The rollercoaster is now closed for an extended refurbishment and is not set to reopen until the summer of 2023. The closure is not expected to make any changes to the Rock 'n' Roller Coaster ride experience, with the refurbishment concentrating on the launch system and general maintenance. Next up is a very popular coaster at Universal Orlando Resort. Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure within The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal's Islands of Adventure is now also closed for refurbishment. The attraction is closed now through March 5, 2023. The popular coaster opened in June 2019 and replaced the dual racing coaster Dragon Challenge when Universal constructed The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade. As always, keep checking back with us here at Gotta Go Orlando as we continue to bring you the latest news and information from around Orlando and Central Florida. You can also discover our latest news, views, and more on our socials, follow Gotta Go Orlando on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, don't forget to subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel for all the latest from Orlando's Theme Parks, Attractions and more. Please note: Some posts may contain affiliate links which means we could earn money if you purchase products or services via our site.

Good news for fans of Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith at Disney's Hollywood Studios as the popular ride is not closing for refurbishment today as planned. Due to the crazy busy crowds this President Day Weekend at Walt Disney World, Disney have made the decision to delay the closure until tomorrow, Tuesday, February 21. So while not giving you much more time to enjoy the ride, you get one more day of riding until the ride goes dark for an extended refurbishment. The rollercoaster is not set to reopen until the summer of 2023. The closure is not expected to make any changes to the Rock 'n' Roller Coaster ride experience, with the refurbishment concentrating on the launch system and general maintenance.

Disney Cast Members and Guests enjoyed the traditional Mardi Gras Celebrations today, Tuesday, February 21 at Disney's Port Orleans Resorts. Disney’s Port Orleans Resorts have a rich tradition of celebrating Mardi Gras with events led by cast members, including themed recreation activities and the famous Mardi Gras golf cart parade that winds through both Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside and French Quarter. With jazz music blasting, and the wonderful smell of Port Orleans beignets filling the air, it truly feels like you’ve stepped into the heart of New Orleans, right here at Walt Disney World! Guests travel from near and far to celebrate the day, and it takes cast members from across the resort to make the festivities a reality. Javier is the hotel manager at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter, and this will be his first year participating in the planning of the Mardi Gras celebrations. Javier went to college in Louisiana and attended Mardi Gras in New Orleans, so having the chance to be part of Port Orleans’ Mardi Gras preparations is a dream come true. “I remember going to Mardi Gras in New Orleans in college, and it was so fun,” Javier said. “And now, getting to help put together the event and support our cast members is heartwarming. It’s like I’ve come full circle.” The Mardi Gras golf cart parade has been a resort tradition for over ten years, where teams of cast members from across the resort decorate their golf carts to fit an annual theme. This year’s theme is “The Legacy of Walt Disney World Resorts!” Teams have been stretching their creative muscles so they can make their floats the best they can be for the guests who celebrate Mardi Gras with them. Javier says it’s the cast behind the floats that make the parade an event guests will never forget. “The cast members here really take the Mardi Gras parade and make it their own,” he said. “I’ll walk the halls, and cast will come up to me and excitedly tell me their plans for their floats. And to see the different teams – from housekeeping, to front desk, to food & beverage and beyond – working on their floats as we approach Mardi Gras, makes me proud to be a cast member here at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort.” Laissez les bon temps rouler! As always, keep checking back with us here at Gotta Go Orlando as we continue to bring you the latest news and information from around Orlando and Central Florida. You can also discover our latest news, views, and more on our socials, follow Gotta Go Orlando on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, don't forget to subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel for all the latest from Orlando's Theme Parks, Attractions and more. Please note: Some posts may contain affiliate links which means we could earn money if you purchase products or services via our site.

Fresh from Hollywood Boulevard where acapella group Pentatonix received a Hollywood Walk of Fame star, the three-time Grammy-winning quintet announced that they will be embarking on a North American Tour with very special guest Lauren Alaina. Produced by Live Nation, the 24-city tour kicks off on Wednesday, August 9 at Daily’s Place in Jacksonville, before arriving in Tampa the following day, taking to the stage at MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre on August 10. Tickets for Pentatonix: The World Tour will start with a Presale this Friday at 10am, Code: CHORUS General tickets go on sale Monday,, February 27 at 10 am. Since emerging in 2011, Pentatonix has released several successful albums, earning nominations for Grammys, Emmys, and Billboard Music Awards along the way. The group recently finished their most successful Christmas tour ever, playing to 200,000+ people across 22 cities, and has tour dates this spring and summer across the globe in Singapore, Japan, Australia, and Europe. As always, keep checking back with us here at Gotta Go Orlando as we continue to bring you the latest news and information from around Orlando and Central Florida. You can also discover our latest news, views, and more on our socials, follow Gotta Go Orlando on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, don't forget to subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel for all the latest from Orlando's Theme Parks, Attractions and more. Please note: Some posts may contain affiliate links which means we could earn money if you purchase products or services via our site.

It might be Fat Tuesday today, but Walt Disney World is not Bourbon Street, and yet again someone else is promoting adult content within family friendly Walt Disney World. Back in January we reported that an Only Fans content creator had exposed herself on the Walt Disney World Skyliner, and had airdropped adult content within Disney's Hollywood Studios. The latest publicity stunt to promote adult content has come from adult content creator Eila Adams, who has posted a photo herself on her Twitter account, lifting her top up to expose her breasts inside EPCOT theme park at Walt Disney World. The photo is captioned “Bad girls go to Epcot,” and includes a link to eilaadams.com, which is a link to a Tempted website with R18 Adult content. Back in January, this is a shot that TikTok user kateekatdavis0 posted on her TikTok account. Public nudity within Walt Disney World could lead to you being removed and banned from the resort, and also could lead to criminal charges.

Celebrate Fat Tuesday tonight, February 212 at Pat O’Brien’s in Universal CityWalk, where they are throwing a huge Fat Tuesday Celebration! Pat O’Brien’s is a super-fun Bayou bar known for it's N'awlins party atmosphere with dueling piano players and an authentic menu of Cajun specialties. The bar is an authentic reproduction of the famous New Orleans’ watering hole, and quite honestly, it's always Mardi Gras in Pat O’Brien’s, but come February and the bar goes all in. Pat O’Brien’s Fat Tuesday Celebration Tonight, Pat O’Brien’s will host its annual Fat Tuesday celebration from 4 pm - 1 am. After catching beads by the handful and savoring incredible food at Universal’s Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval, guests can head over to the venue and enjoy live entertainment, including a dueling piano set of course, plus exclusive food and drink offerings. While admission is complimentary, reservations are encouraged and can be made here or by calling 407-224-3663. PLUS Pat O’Brien’s Mardi Gras After Party Guests can keep the festivities going all night long during Pat O’Brien’s Mardi Gras After Party. Taking place until April 16, from 4 pm - 1 am on select nights during Universal’s Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval. This party includes live DJs, stilt walkers, exclusive food and drink offerings and more. While admission is complimentary, reservations are encouraged and can be made here or by calling 407-224-3663. As always, keep checking back with us here at Gotta Go Orlando as we continue to bring you the latest news and information from around Orlando and Central Florida. You can also discover our latest news, views, and more on our socials, follow Gotta Go Orlando on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, don't forget to subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel for all the latest from Orlando's Theme Parks, Attractions and more. Please note: Some posts may contain affiliate links which means we could earn money if you purchase products or services via our site.

Walt Disney World have today, Tuesday, February 21, announced that the popular after hours event, Disney After Hours is coming to EPCOT for the first time. Until now, Disney After Hours was available only at Magic Kingdom, Disney's Typhoon Lagoon, and Disney's Hollywood Studios Disney After Hours is a specially ticketed experience that occur after the gates close for the night, extending access to favorite attractions and providing you with more opportunities to have a magical Disney experience. Your event ticket also allows you early entry into the park beginning at 6 p.m. at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park and 7 p.m. at EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Best of all, the number of tickets for these events is limited, which means lower wait times for some of your favorite attractions. For the first time in forever, you can experience EPCOT for three glorious hours after the gates close and get access to top attractions, like Frozen Ever After, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind and Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure. This is your chance to explore all four neighborhoods in the park with shorter attraction wait times. Be sure to snap a few photos with your favorite Disney characters and munch on some of your favorite Disney snacks. Delight in ice cream novelties, popcorn and select beverages—all included in the cost of this ticketed event—available at carts throughout the park. This new experience is scheduled to kick off June 1 at EPCOT. Event tickets for EPCOT can be purchased by all guests starting March 3, 2023, with prices ranging from $75 to $149 (plus tax). Guests of select Walt Disney World Resort hotels can begin purchasing Disney After Hours tickets for EPCOT as early as February 28. The advance-purchase window is available to guests at Disney Resort hotels and Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels, as well as Shades of Green at Walt Disney World Resort. Disney Vacation Club members and Walt Disney World Annual Passholders can also purchase specially priced tickets for select dates. For a full list of events, dates and times, and to purchase tickets, visit DisneyWorld.com/AfterHours. As always, keep checking back with us here at Gotta Go Orlando as we continue to bring you the latest news and information from around Orlando and Central Florida. You can also discover our latest news, views, and more on our socials, follow Gotta Go Orlando on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, don't forget to subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel for all the latest from Orlando's Theme Parks, Attractions and more. Please note: Some posts may contain affiliate links which means we could earn money if you purchase products or services via our site.

Walt Disney World have today, Tuesday, February 21, revealed that Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park is reopening the Spring. At the same time they announced that the fan-favorite H2O Glow After Hours events are returning to Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park on May 20, so presumably, the water park will be reopening before then, and probably much sooner! Typhoon Lagoon at Walt Disney World has been closed since November last year when Blizzard Beach reopened at the resort. We now know that the water park will be reopening in Spring, what is not clear is if Disney plan to announce that Blizzard Beach is closing when Typhoon Lagoon reopens or if Disney decide to operate both water parks together for the first time in years! We will keep you updated!! As always, keep checking back with us here at Gotta Go Orlando as we continue to bring you the latest news and information from around Orlando and Central Florida. You can also discover our latest news, views, and more on our socials, follow Gotta Go Orlando on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, don't forget to subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel for all the latest from Orlando's Theme Parks, Attractions and more. Please note: Some posts may contain affiliate links which means we could earn money if you purchase products or services via our site.

It's time to get glowed up for 2023, and glow wild as Walt Disney World have revealed that Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park is reopening this Spring, and the extra special H2O Glow After Hours events are returning to the water park this March! Grab your neon swimwear and get ready for some glowing tropical fun! H2O Glow After Hours will be back and ready to “light” up your summer at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park. With its vibrant decor, a specially themed menu of snacks and treats throughout the park and your favorite watery attractions under the stars, the popular after-hours party is a “must-do” with friends and family this summer. Don’t miss out on what could be the high-“light” of your summer, as you move and groove to hot beats during a DJ dance party! This fan-favorite experience is scheduled to kick off May 20 at Typhoon Lagoon. Event tickets for EPCOT, Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon can be purchased by all guests starting March 3, 2023, with prices ranging from $75 to $149 (plus tax). Guests of select Walt Disney World Resort hotels can begin purchasing Disney After Hours tickets for EPCOT and Typhoon Lagoon as early as February 28. The advance-purchase window is available to guests at Disney Resort hotels and Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels, as well as Shades of Green at Walt Disney World Resort. Disney Vacation Club members and Walt Disney World Annual Passholders can also purchase specially priced tickets for select dates. For a full list of events, dates and times, and to purchase tickets, visit DisneyWorld.com/AfterHours. The popular nighttime experience has limited capacity, so be sure to secure your tickets soon! The after-hours party will offer unique, vibrant décor, high-energy DJ dance parties, exclusive glow-themed menu offerings and so much more. Imagine your favorite watery attractions glowing under the stars, with shorter wait times and more time to enjoy. Whether you’re shooting down Crush N’ Gusher, making a splash in the Surf Pool, or showing off those groovy moves on the dance floor, you’ll experience this storm-strewn paradise in a whole new light. You’ll even receive a glowing wristband and tasty snacks like popcorn and select ice-cream treats to enjoy throughout the evening! As always, keep checking back with us here at Gotta Go Orlando as we continue to bring you the latest news and information from around Orlando and Central Florida. You can also discover our latest news, views, and more on our socials, follow Gotta Go Orlando on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, don't forget to subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel for all the latest from Orlando's Theme Parks, Attractions and more. Please note: Some posts may contain affiliate links which means we could earn money if you purchase products or services via our site.