Get ready for the roar of a V8 engine, as Grave Digger leads the charge of Monster Trucks rolling into Central Florida, as the adrenaline-charged Monster Jam returns to Orlando's Camping World Stadium on March 4, 2023. Watch where you park your vehicles, the world's most famous monster trucks are rolling back into Orlando on March 4, 2023. Once again at Camping World Stadium, you can experience full-throttle family fun at Monster Jam, where world-class athletes and their 12,000-pound monster trucks tear up the dirt in wide-open competitions of speed and skill. Witness massive stunts, big-air, backflips, and fierce head-to-head battles for the Event Championship. You’ll be on the edge of your seat watching many of your favorites like the legendary Grave Digger, intimidating Max-DTM, mighty Megalodon and more, as they push the limits in Freestyle, Skills, and Racing competitions here in Orlando's Camping World Stadium. The all-star Monster Jam line up features multiple fan favorites, including five-time Monster Jam World Finals Champion Adam Anderson in legendary Grave Digger. Plus, don't miss the awesome Pit Party before the main show, where you can meet the drivers, see the trucks up close and enjoy many other family-friendly activities, all included in the price of your ticket. As an added extra, check out the Post-Event Driver Meet and Greet, an exclusive opportunity to meet and mingle with the drivers shortly after the event. Take photos, get autographs and hear competition takeaways from the drivers in a private event space. Don't Miss The Pit Party Saturday March 4, 2023, 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm The fun begins at the Monster Jam Pit Party, where you can see the massive trucks up close, meet your favorite drivers and crews, get autographs and take pictures. Be sure to check out new-for-2023 activities including the Pit Stop Play Area, inflatable slides, remote control truck course, and new photo ops, including the chance to take a photo with the Series trophy. Plus, this fun-filled experience is the only place to get an insider’s look at how these 12,000-pound trucks are built to stand up to the competition. Post-Event Driver Meet & Greet Saturday March 4, 2023, 7 pm The Monster Jam Post-Event Driver Meet and Greet is your most exclusive opportunity to meet and mingle with the drivers shortly after the event. Take photos, get autographs and hear competition takeaways from the drivers in a private event space. Included with your ticket is an official Monster Jam souvenir 3’x5’ checkered flag, perfect for autographs. Space is limited, so get your tickets now! Don't miss the ultimate in family entertainment featuring the most famous trucks in the world. Purchase your tickets now and don’t miss a minute of the incredible action! Tickets can be purchased at MonsterJam.com.

Inspired by the passionate supporters that rally to defend Orlando City's fortress, Orlando City Soccer Club has unveiled a brand new team kit, called the Wall Kit. Leading into the 2023 Major League Soccer (MLS) season, Orlando City SC has revealed its new primary jersey, the 2023-24 The Wall Kit. Inspired by the thousands that pack the Club’s first-of-its-kind safe-standing supporter section at Exploria Stadium, the kit draws its namesake from the section’s moniker and pays homage to the fans that rally week in and week out to defend our fortress. The Wall Kit is now available for purchase at The Den at Exploria Stadium or on OCMobileShop.com, with options to pick up at The Den. Fans around the globe can also purchase The Wall Kit on MLSStore.com. “Our supporters have continuously served as the heartbeat of our stadium, from the moment they begin their march down Church Street to the continuous drumbeat that paces our players all 90 minutes,” Orlando City SC CMO Pedro Araujo said. “We are proud to unveil a kit that represents and pays tribute to the loyalty, passion and energy that they bring each match. We’re excited to have our fans ‘Man Every Wall’ - from the front row to the top of stadium and all around our 360-degree bowl - as we get the season underway and show why our supporters are the best in Major League Soccer.” The jersey features the Club’s iconic purple and — the year after Orlando City hoisted the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup trophy — incorporates metallic gold embellishments that carry through the jersey, shorts and socks. Adorning the front of the jersey is a pattern replicating that of a wall, an embodiment of the Lions’ supporters: the individuals that come together, brick by brick, to form an object stronger than the sum of its parts. Designs on the stitching, neck and Jock Tag reminds all fans to “Man Every Wall”, a long-lasting Club rallying cry for everyone, in all 25,000 of the venue’s seats, to unite and bring the energy of the Central Florida community in supporting its home Club. Proudly displayed in metallic gold across the front of the jersey is the Club’s presenting partner, Orlando Health, marking the 13th-consecutive year that the Official Medical Team is featured on both the primary and secondary jerseys. The jersey was unveiled by the Club’s aforementioned supporters, including members of Ruckus and Iron Lion Firm, as well as First Team players Antonio Carlos and Favian Loyola, on Saturday night at the Club’s final Kickoff to Soccer event, the Block Party at the Wall, presented by Orlando Health. The Lions begin their 2023 regular season, presented by Orlando Health, on Saturday, Feb. 25 at Exploria Stadium, hosting the New York Red Bulls in a 7:30 p.m. ET kickoff. As previously announced, general public tickets for The Wall have sold out for the season opener, with a limited number available to new full or half Season Ticket Members. Tickets for that match, as well as information on Season Ticket Membership and group ticket options, can be purchased here.

We reported last week that deep in the jungle of Isla Nublar that a big change was coming to Jurassic World VelociCoaster at Universal Orlando's Islands of Adventure, and now that change has happened! The crazy popular coaster is now accepting Universal Express Passes, so no need to wait in long lines anymore if you purchase an Express Pass! Now, as well as having standby and single rider queues, you can now use Universal Express Pass. Universal's Express Pass is not included in park admission, and purchasing Universal Express Pass will set you back $89.99 and allows you to skip the standby line once per day, per attraction. A Universal Express Pass admits users to a separate line for the attraction, which is given priority status when boarding. There are a limited number of passes available each day and they are often sold out in advance.

With new scenes, an amazing live band, and a legendary performance, Josephine is coming home to Orlando. Local legend Tymisha Harris is bringing her critically-acclaimed Josephine musical to Orlando's Renaissance Theatre Company from March 9 through until 19, and tickets are on sale now. Josephine, performed by Tymisha Harris and created by Tymisha Harris, Michael Marinaccio and Tod Kimbro, is a one-woman biographical musical that combines cabaret, theatre and dance to tell the story of the iconic Josephine Baker, the first African-American international superstar and one of the most remarkable figures of the 20th Century. After debuting at the 2016 San Diego Fringe Festival, Josephine has been wowing audiences ever since, including an off-Broadway run at Soho Playhouse, where it sold out performances and received high critical acclaim. For the off-Broadway run, Tymisha Harris was nominated for a 2018 Vivian Robinson AUDELCO Award for Outstanding Solo Performance. "Even after seven years, the show continues to evolve," says Harris. "With the release of new classified intelligence from WWII by the French a few years back, we learned much more about Josephine's time as a spy, and we wanted to incorporate that into the play. With other changes, the expanded show now runs a full 90 minutes. Orlando is my home. It's always been my favorite place to debut new material, and I knew the Ren would be the perfect place for us to make our homecoming with this new version." "At Renaissance Theatre Company, we champion original work created by local artists," adds the Ren Co-Founder Donald Rupe. "Josephine is written, directed and performed by some of the most talented artists in Orlando, and it tells a beautiful story about one of history's most iconic performers. We're so proud to feature this work on our stage." Before Ella, Tina, Billie Or Beyonce there was Josephine: the first African-American International Superstar. About Josephine Baker Born in St. Louis in 1906, Josephine Baker achieved only moderate success in the United States, but became an international superstar after moving to France in the early 20’s. She starred alongside white romantic leading men in films in the 30’s, had multiple interracial marriages and homosexual relationships, and performed in men’s clothing before the term “drag” existed in the lexicon. She was also a spy for the French Resistance, a civil rights activist, and the mother of 12 adopted children from 4 continents. Her success in France and Europe often gave her the opportunity to live freely without the racial oppression of her home nation, though she never stopped yearning for acceptance in America. Josephine is playing select nights March 9-19, 2023 at the Run, (Renaissance Theatre Company) located at 415 E. Princeton Street, Orlando. Tickets are priced at $30. To purchase tickets and for more information, visit www.rentheatre.com.

Orlando's world famous upside down attraction WonderWorks is set to celebrate a major milestone next month, as the International Drive attraction celebrates its 25th Anniversary. On March 4, 1998, WonderWorks Orlando welcomed guests for the first time, and this year on March 4, WonderWorks Orlando is hosting a huge birthday bash and everyone is invited. On March 4, Orlando’s favorite indoor amusement park that has something for everyone is celebrating with some extra special offerings including discounted tickets, giveaways, photo ops, appearances from Professor Wonder, a roaming magician and more! Guests can also explore new anniversary exhibits, including a digital ball wall and a Route 66 traveling exhibit. On the day of the Birthday Bash, the first 25 people will get in for FREE, all day admission tickets will cost $25 each. “We owe our success to the tourists, educators, and locals of Orlando, so we want to say thank you for supporting us over the past 25 years!” said Brian Wayne, general manager at WonderWorks Orlando. “Looking forward to many more years of upside-down fun ahead.” The team will also host science labs throughout the day to help educate guests in an entertaining and engaging way, the attraction said in a news release. “It’s hard to believe WonderWorks has been around for 25 years! Our whole team is so excited to host an epic anniversary celebration that you won’t want to miss,” said Davianys Ramos, sales manager at WonderWorks Orlando. Brian Wayne, general manager at WonderWorks Orlando: "We owe our success to the tourists, educators, and locals of Orlando, so we want to say thank you for supporting us over the past 25 years. Looking forward to many more years of upside-down fun ahead.” WonderWorks Orlando is also inviting its guests to share memories from past visits. The attraction is collecting photos, videos and memories from guests and will be sharing some of them on its social media channels. WonderWorks is also spreading the love with 25 acts of random kindness in the community and will be giving away a family pass to 25 wonderful families in need. The community can nominate a deserving family for the giveaway on the official website. WonderWorks Orlando offers over 100 hands-on STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) exhibits that challenge the mind and spark the imagination. Exhibits include the Hurricane Shack, Bed of Nails, Bubble Lab, the glow-in-the-dark ropes course, and the Astronaut Training Gyro. Guests can explore space, light, sound, extreme weather, pressure, and more. WonderWorks Orlando is located at 9067 International Drive and is open 365 days a year. It offers a variety of educational and student group opportunities, including visits for field trips, scouts, summer camps, team building, and more.

The WILDLY popular Brews Around the Zoo fundraising event is returning to the Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens in Sanford for 2023. Brews Around the Zoo is one of Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens biggest fundraisers of the year, and a highlight of the attractions event calendar. With the chance to sample craft beers, enjoy live entertainment, and soak up the atmosphere of the zoo, Brews Around The Zoo is set for Saturday, April 8, from 5 pm until 9 pm, with tickets on sale now! Brews Around the Zoo in 2023 will feature beer stations from breweries near and far, with over 30 different craft beers, as well as a seltzer station and wine tastings! Tickets include access to all beer, wine, and seltzer stations around the Zoo. There will be live entertainment, plus a selection of delicious food will be available for purchase. “Events like Brews Around the Zoo allow us to do what we do,” Stephanie Williams, zoo director, said in the release. “It’s a win-win. We get to connect with the community through something fun, and we get to raise money to continue our mission of educating people and empowering them to act on behalf of wildlife by sharing these awesome animals.” General admission tickets is $50 with entry from 5 pm, with early admission tickets costing $70, allowing access to Brews Around the Zoo one hour earlier, beginning at 4 pm.. VIP tickets are also available costing $150 each or $250 for two tickets. VIP tickets include early access at 4 pm and access to a private VIP Zone with exclusive cocktails and food offerings. Tickets can be purchased here. Only those age 21 or above are permitted to attend Brews Around the Zoo, and guests must show a valid ID upon entry. For guests with mobility issues, manual wheelchairs are available for rent on a first-come, first-served basis at the admissions window. Guests requiring the use of a mobility device also are welcome to bring their own to the zoo. The zoo will be closed all day on the day of the event, April 8 for event setup. Brews Around the Zoo takes place rain or shine. The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens in Sanford is home to more than 300 animals. As a not-for-profit organization, it is a leader in conservation, providing experiences that excite and inspire adults and children to learn and act on behalf of wildlife. More information is available at www.centralfloridazoo.org.

Earlier today we reported that huge crowds had descended on Walt Disney World for President's Day Weekend resulting in very long wait times for rides and attractions, forcing many guests to pay for the skip the line Genie+ to bypass the long lines. However, even as Disney has inflated the cost of the variable priced Genie+ to all-time high of $29, the service has SOLD OUT for today! According to the Walt Disney World App, all four theme parks indicate that “purchase of Disney Genie+ Service is no longer offered for today.” According to the resorts website, once a sellout occurs, sales of Genie+ will NOT resume until the following day. Disney introduced variable pricing for Genie+ towards the end of 2022, allowing the company to raise or lower the price depending on demand, so obviously with the parks being so busy this President's Day weekend, Disney have increased the price of the variable priced Genie+ to an all time high. The price of the service today was set at $29, reaching the all-time high set during the peak 2022 holiday season. Since being introduced, the lowest price has been $15, with the peak being $29.

Spring is in at the air and as spring break is right around the corner, LEGOLAND Florida Resort have launched an extra special spring break package especially for Florida residents. For a limited time only, Florida residents can save up to 20% on select dates when staying at LEGOLAND Beach Retreat, LEGOLAND Hotel and LEGOLAND Pirate Island Hotel, between February 26th through March 31st! In addition to the hotel stay, the Legoland spring break package includes two-day admission to all the fn and excitement of Legoland Theme Park, Legoland Water Park, and Peppa Pig Theme Park. Exclusive Florida Resident & Annual Passholder Hotel Deal: Vacation Dates: Select Nights, Feb. 26 – Mar. 31 Save up to 20% on hotel stays at LEGOLAND Beach Retreat, LEGOLAND Hotel and LEGOLAND Pirate Island Hotel. All three onsite hotels offer the ultimate family vacation experience with fully themed rooms featuring separate grown-up and kid sleeping areas, bunk beds and in-room scavenger hunts. Hotel guests can enjoy onsite restaurants, including complimentary breakfast daily, as well as access to amenities like Resort pools and nightly kid-friendly entertainment. Limited-Time Entertainment – included with Park Admission: Entertainment on Select Dates: Mar. 11 – Apr. 9 The family favorite, LEGO NINJAGO show Elemental Masters returns to LEGO City Stage. Observe elite ninjas as they demonstrate advanced abilities in mastering the elemental powers. The dojo comes to life with kicking, spinning and tumbling in this exciting, high-energy show. Time to Learn! is bringing back daily lessons to the Florida Prepaid Schoolhouse with catchy tunes and “edutainment” for preschoolers about science, reading and writing If you’re a Florida resident and want to enjoy 20% off LEGOLAND Florida spring break package, visit the official website. This spring break is also the perfect time to experience the all-new Pirate River Quest. This all-new attraction recently opened on January 12 and is a one-of-a-kind boat ride through the natural canals of historic Cypress Gardens. Pirate River Quest captivates families with a hilarious tale of Captain Redbeard’s lost treasure, stolen by a troop of mischievous monkeys. The all new water ride takes visitors on a 20 minute, captain- driven LEGO boat through the natural passageways of Lake Eloise and the historic Cypress Gardens, on the site that LEGOLAND Florida now resides. Journey through the uncharted waters of the legendary Cypress Gardens and discover the secrets protecting its canals, as this all-new story unfolds brick by brick into a family-friendly treasure hunt. Adventure awaits you at LEGOLAND on Pirate River Quest. Pirate River Quest is located in the Pirate Cove section of the park, next to the popular Brickbeard’s Watersport Stunt Show. Built for kids 2-12 years old, LEGOLAND Florida Resort is a multi-day vacation destination in Winter Haven, Florida, just 45 minutes from Orlando and Tampa, that includes an interactive, 150-acre theme park with more than 50 rides, shows, and attractions, a world-famous botanical garden and the 5-acre LEGOLAND Water Park.

The Mitsukoshi Department Store at the Japan Pavilion in EPCOT at Walt Disney World is hosting a celebration of Hinamatsuri, the Japanese Doll Festival, on March 3, 2023. Hinamatsuri, also known as Girls' Day or Doll's Day, is a Japanese holiday celebrating young girls and wishing for their happiness and good health. During this festival, families display ornate dolls representing the emperor, empress, and their court in traditional dress, which are passed down through generations as family heirlooms. At the Japan Pavilion, we will have a special Hinamatsuri event where you can learn the art of paper folding from cast members and create your own beautiful origami masterpiece! Dress to impress and show off your love for the Japanese culture by wearing your favorite Kimono! We will have a selection of Kimonos available for purchase, so you can join in the fun! Plus, make sure to check out the exclusive merchandise, including the adorable Hello Kitty plush wearing a Kimono and other Hinamatsuri-themed items! It's all happening on March 3 at the Mitsukoshi Department Store at the Japan Pavilion in EPCOT. A valid park ticket is required as well as a park reservation for entry to EPCOT.

Disney Genie+ is the cash cow that keeps on giving for Walt Disney World as big crowds at the resort for President's Day Weekend is resulting in long lines for rides and attractions, forcing many guests to pay for the skip the line Genie+ to ensure that they can get on as many rides and attractions as possible. Disney introduced variable pricing for Genie+ towards the end of 2022, allowing the company to raise or lower the price depending on demand, so obviously with the parks being so busy this weekend, Disney have rammed the price up of the variable priced Genie+ to an all time high! The price of the service this weekend is currently set at $29, reaching the all-time high set during the peak 2022 holiday season. Since being introduced, the lowest price has been $15, with the peak being $29. Will we see the price go higher, possibly, and it would not be a surprise!

The City Beautiful is celebrating the news that Pink is bringing her Fall 2023 Trustfall Tour to Orlando Amway Center Yesterday, Friday, February 17, 2023, music icon Pink released her latest album, Trustfall. and hours later she revealed that she is is heading out on a fall tour and she's saving the best until last, as she will be winding up the tour right here in Orlando! The Trustfall Tour will kick off on October 12 in Sacramento and will hit up 14 arenas before concluding a month later in Orlando on November 18 at Orlando's Amway Center, and to celebrate the news, Orlando lit up Pink for Pink last night. Local Orlando iconic attractions and buildings all lit up the night sky pink to honour superstar Pink who is coming to Orlando. The Wheel at ICON Park and the nearby Starflyer both lit up pink on International Drive, while in downtown, Lake Eola Fountain, Dr Phillips Center, and various other downtown buildings are lit up pink! The Amway Center where Pink will take to the stage also lit up Pink! When Pink stops off in Orlando, the tour will include Grouplove and KidCutUp as special guests. Tickets go on sale Friday, February 24 at 10 a.m. Tickets will be on sale via Ticketmaster.

Enchanted Tales With Belle makes a welcome return to the Magic Kingdom tomorrow, Sunday February 19, after an absence of nearly three years. As the experience prepares to open to guests, Walt Disney World Cast Members and their families enjoyed a well deserved preview of the experience today, Saturday. It was an enchanting afternoon creating shared memories as cast members and their guests were among the first to step back into a “tale as old as time” during #DisneyCastLife previews of Enchanted Tales with Belle. Upon entering Enchanted Tales With Belle, you step into Belle and Maurice’s quaint country cottage, before touring Maurice’s workshop, where you’ll see his inventive gadgets—and a special enchanted mirror the Beast gave to Belle. Watch the story of how Belle and the Beast met, and then behold the walls disappear before your eyes as you are magically transported to the Beast’s castle. Meet the Enchanted Wardrobe, who will help selected participants prepare for their role, before everyone takes their places inside the Beast’s library, where Lumière directs the action. When Belle appears, everyone has a chance to play their part in her fairytale story, and then meet her too of course!