Universal Orlando Resort has launched a brand new ticket offer for U.S. and Canada residents. Guests who purchases a 3-Day, 2-Park ticket will get two additional theme park days free. Starting as low as $234.99 per adult, plus tax, this offer allows guests to enjoy five adventure filled days of unlimited access to Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure theme parks. Plus, for only $35 more, guests can upgrade their ticket to include admission to Universal’s Volcano Bay water theme park during the 5 day period of the ticket. The ticket offer is valid for any five calendar days during an eight consecutive calendar day period which commences on and includes the date selected. Head on over to Universal's website for details. The new ticket offer is timed perfectly to coincide with the start of the parks huge Mardi Gras celebration - 2023 Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval, which kicks off this weekend. Check out our complete guide to 2023 Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval here!

Yet more 2023 Disney After Hours events at Walt Disney World are now sold out, with the nights at Disney's Hollywood Studios proving to be much more popular than the nights at Magic Kingdom. Disney After Hours at Disney's Hollywood Studios is now completely sold out for the entire month of February 2023. At Hollywood Studios only six dates remain not sold out, March 8, 22, 29, April 2, 5, 19 2023. Interestingly, over at Magic Kingdom, only the opening night on January 9 has sold out, with none of the remaining available dates sold out. Available dates at Magic Kingdom: February 16, 20, 27, March 2, 6, 13, 16, 20, 27 2023. Disney After Hours, are late-night, separately ticketed events that let you enjoy a Walt Disney World theme park for three additional hours after regular park hours, with treats such as ice cream, popcorn and select beverages included. The number of tickets for these events is limited, which means lower wait times for attractions. At Magic Kingdom Park, this means you can enjoy more than 20 popular attractions such as Haunted Mansion, Jungle Cruise, Pirates of the Caribbean, Space Mountain and Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. At Disney’s Hollywood Studios you can pilot the Millennium Falcon in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, ride through a zany cartoon adventure in Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, shrink to the size of a toy in Toy Story Land and more. With Disney After Hours tickets, you can enter the park where the event is taking place as early as 7 p.m. giving you the opportunity to get a jump on the fun! Disney After Hours admission is a separately priced ticket not included with regular daytime park admission. Event tickets for Magic Kingdom Park and Disney’s Hollywood Studios can be purchased by all guests starting October 7, 2022, with prices ranging from $129 to $159 (plus tax). Guests of select Walt Disney World Resort hotels can begin purchasing Disney After Hours tickets as early as October 4. The advance-purchase window is available to Guests of Disney Resort hotels, 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. Disney After Hours events at Disney’s Hollywood Studios are scheduled for select nights, January 4 through April 19, 2023. Disney After Hours events at Magic Kingdom Park are scheduled for select nights, January 9 through March 27, 2023. For a full list of events, dates and times, and to purchase tickets, visit the Disney After Hours page of DisneyWorld.com.

Get ready to fall in love with all the flavors of Valentine's Day with an indulgent selection of delicious treats you can enjoy at Walt Disney World to celebrate! Walt Disney World has released the full list of Valentine’s Day treats that will be available across the resort. Full List of 2023 Valentine’s Day Treats at Walt Disney World Available at Various Resorts (Available through Feb. 28; mobile order available) My (Plant-based) Sweetheart Chocolate cupcake with a love-ly swirl of vanilla buttercream and sprinkles (New) (Plant-based Item) (Wheat/ Gluten Friendly) Available at the following: World Premiere Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort Intermission Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort End Zone Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort Landscape of Flavors at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort Centertown Market at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Spyglass Grill at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter Riverside Mill Food Court at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside Everything POP Shopping & Dining at Disney’s Pop Century Resort Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort, Disney’s All-Star Music Resort, and Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort World Premiere Food Court, Intermission Food Court, and End Zone Food Court (Available through Feb. 14; mobile order available) Be My Valentine Sweet Treat Bag: Sugar cookies with house-made vanilla and raspberry marshmallows (New) Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Boma – Flavors of Africa (Available Feb. 10 through 14) Zebra Domes: The classic Amarula mousse and white chocolate dessert with the addition of a pink stripe Jiko – The Cooking Place (Available Feb. 13 and 14 only) Wild About Mousse: Madagascan milk chocolate mousse, pistachio sponge, marinated citrus, and candied almonds (New) The Mara (Available Feb. 10 through 14; mobile order available) Zebra Mousse Cake: Amarula mousse cake inspired by the flavors of the iconic Zebra Domes (New) Sanaa (Available Feb. 13 and 14 only) Bananas For Mousse: Banana cake, peanut butter mousse, banana jam, banana cream, candied almonds, and caramel (New) Disney’s Art of Animation Resort and Disney’s Pop Century Resort Landscape of Flavors and Everything POP Shopping & Dining (Available through Feb. 14; mobile order available) Chocolate Lover’s Delight: Chocolate cupcake with hazelnut filling, chocolate hazelnut buttercream, white chocolate heart décor, and sprinkles (New) Disney’s Beach Club Resort Beach Club Marketplace (Available through Feb. 14; mobile order available) Sweets For My Sweet: Layers of cream cheese mousse, strawberry filling, vanilla cake, and a crispy strawberry vanilla base with glaçage and white chocolate décor (New) Beaches & Cream Soda Shop (Available through Feb. 28) Strawberry Minnie Milkshake: Strawberry milkshake with strawberry purée, red sprinkles, and a Minnie Mouse vanilla cupcake (New) Disney’s BoardWalk BoardWalk Deli (Available through Feb. 14) Strawberry Cheesecake Brownie: Strawberry cheesecake with chocolate cream and pink crisp pearls on a fudgy brownie (New) Flying Fish (Available Feb. 14 only) Cocoa Breach: Vanilla custard, chocolate bavarois, and feuilletine crunch with a heart-shaped overlay Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Centertown Market (Available through Feb. 14; mobile order available) Dessert Bites: Mini brownies, white chocolate-dipped strawberry, and raspberry ganache-filled tart with buttercream (New) Disney’s Contemporary Resort California Grill (Available Feb. 14 only) Valrhona Ganache Torte: Whipped vanilla panna cotta, chocolate soil, strawberry gel, raspberry ganache macaron, and a chocolate-covered strawberry (New) Contempo Café (Available Feb. 10 through 14; mobile order available) Chocolate-covered Strawberry Cake: Chocolate cake filled with strawberry jam topped with strawberry buttercream and ganache Barcelona Lounge (Available through Feb. 14) Passion Éclair: Choux pastry filled with a tart passion fruit ganache and topped with swirls of strawberry ganache, crisp white chocolate pearls, and chocolate hearts (New) Three Bridges Bar and Grill at Villa del Lago (Available Feb. 10 through 14) Guava Cheesecake: Guava and lime cheesecake on a coconut lime crust with strawberry variations and sugared puff pastry hearts (New) Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Gasparilla Island Grill (Available through Feb. 14; mobile order available) Almond Cheesecake Heart: Heart-shaped almond cheesecake with chocolate sponge cake enrobed in dark chocolate (New) Disney’s Old Key West Resort and Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa Good’s Food to Go and The Artist’s Palette (Available through Feb. 14; mobile order available) Love Letter Cupcake: Chocolate cupcake, strawberry pastry cream, chocolate mousse, and buttercream Disney’s Riviera Resort Le Petit Café (Available Feb. 10 through 14) Valentine’s Day Chocolate Box with a raspberry macaron, hazelnut praline truffles, and Riviera brownie Topolino’s Terrace (Available Feb. 10 through 14) Cupid’s Plated Dessert: Amaretto mousse, fruits rouge reduction, dark chocolate crumble, and raspberry sorbet (New) Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Kona Island (Available Feb. 9 through 14) Stitch and Angel Date Night: The ‘perfect pair’ of vanilla cupcakes – one with chocolate and peanut butter mousse filling and the other with peanut butter mousse and jelly filling (New) Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter and Riverside Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory and Riverside Mill Food Court (Available through Feb. 14; mobile order available) Dessert Bites: Mini brownies, white chocolate-dipped strawberry, and raspberry ganache-filled tart with buttercream (New) Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Roaring Fork (Available Feb. 10 through 14; mobile order available) Love Bug Marshmallow: Strawberry marshmallow with a ganache center on a graham cracker cookie (New) Honey Bee Mousse: White chocolate Earl Grey mousse with honey-lemon gelée center on almond cake (New) (Wheat/Gluten Friendly) Disney’s Yacht Club Resort The Market at Ale & Compass (Available through Feb. 14; mobile order available) Sweets For My Sweet: Layers of cream cheese mousse, strawberry filling, vanilla cake, and a crispy strawberry vanilla base with glaçage and white chocolate décor (New) Disney Springs Amorette’s Patisserie (Available Feb. 10 through 14) Valentine’s Entremet: Champagne strawberry mousse, strawberry pate de fruit, vanilla chiffon, and dark chocolate crunch (New) Beauty and the Beast Cake: Almond chiffon, cherry jam, cream cheese filling, red wine dark chocolate mousse, white chocolate pretzels, and red wine simple syrup (New) Raspberry Éclair: Raspberry panna cotta, raspberry jam, lemon curd, and raspberry crispies (New) Amorette’s Heart: Cherry mousse, chocolate biscuit, hibiscus lemonade mousse, and pistachio crunch (New) Strawberry Cheesecake: New York cheesecake, strawberry crunch, fresh strawberries, and meringue kisses (New) Little Love Strawberries: Strawberries dipped in ruby chocolate, white chocolate, and strawberry chocolate (New) The Ganachery Sparkling Strawberry Square (Available through Feb. 14) Valentine Marshmallow Pop (Available through Feb. 14) Sweetheart Minnie Mouse Pinata (Available through Feb. 28) Strawberry S’more (New) (Available through Feb. 14) Sprinkles (Available through Feb. 19) Raspberry Chocolate Chip Cupcake + Layer Cake: Chocolate chip-studded Belgian dark chocolate cake topped with luscious raspberry frosting Heartthrob Red Velvet: Red velvet cake topped with cream cheese frosting finished with our exclusive blend from Fancy Sprinkles I Love You Box: Four red velvet, four vanilla, and four raspberry chocolate chip cupcakes XOXO Box: Three dark chocolate, three red velvet, three vanilla, and three raspberry chocolate chip cupcakes Swirls on the Water (Available through Feb. 28) Rosa Regale DOLE Whip Float: Rosa Regale Sparkling Red Wine, DOLE Whip strawberry, and a chocolate covered strawberry Valentine’s Day Red Velvet Cone: Chocolate soft-served swirled with DOLE Whip strawberry served in a red velvet cone and topped with a chocolate-covered shortbread cookie (New) Vivoli Il Gelato (Available through Feb. 28) The Love Potion: Float with vanilla gelato, Fanta Strawberry, and whipped cream Disney’s Animal Kingdom Tiffins Restaurant (Available Feb. 14 only) Chocolate Raspberry Martini and Flourless Cake Duo: Chocolate and raspberry martini served with a flourless chocolate cake, white chocolate cremeux, and raspberry pearls (New) (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly) EPCOT Connections Cafe (Available Feb. 14 only) Chocolate Liege Waffle (New) Le Cellier (Available Feb. 14 only) Chateaubriand for Two: 16-oz Chateaubriand with crab mac & cheese, grilled jumbo asparagus, béarnaise sauce and au poivre sauce Valentine’s Day Dessert: Valrhona dark chocolate mousse, strawberry cake, strawberry gelato, and raspberry meringue Disney’s Hollywood Studios The Hollywood Brown Derby (Available Feb. 10 through 14) Red Velvet White Chocolate Mousse: Red velvet white chocolate mousse atop a chocolate cookie The Trolley Car Café (Available Feb. 10 through 14) Red Velvet Whoopie Pie: Red velvet cake filled with cream cheese buttercream topped with strawberry buttercream

It's not long now until the biggest party of the year kicks off at Universal Orlando Resort. The parade, the beads, the music, the tribute store, and the highlight for many, the food and drink, Menus have been released for the 2023 Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval festival at Universal Orlando Resort. Here's the complete list of everything you can eat and drink at this year's Mardi Gras Celebrations, don't et for stomach fail you!! Belgium Menu Food Liège Waffle Berries and Cream(V): pearled sugar waffle, topped with strawberries, whipped topping, and strawberry and cream crumbs Liège Waffle S’mores: pearled sugar chocolate chip waffle, topped with marshmallow cream, chocolate sauce, and graham cracker crumbs Brussels Frites(GS, VG): crispy seasoned fries served with Andalouse and Joppiesaus sauces Beverages Orval Trappist: complex malt flavor combined with prominent fruitiness and an earthy herbal, peppery bitterness Rochefort Trappist: full bodied with strong notes of plum, raisin, and black currant Brazil Menu Food Picanha Skewers(GS): beef sirloin cap, with chimichurri, smoked salt, and pão de queijo Linguiça Skewers: grilled Brazilian sausage with pão de queijo Chicken Coxinha: tear drop chicken fritters Brigadeiros Trio(GS, PS, V): Brazilian classic with condensed milk, cocoa powder, chocolate sprinkles, and hazelnuts Beverages Mango Caipirinha: Pirassununga Cachaça, Bols orange curaçao with lime juice, mango nectar, syrup, and simple syrup Guava Caipirinha: Pirassununga Cachaça combined with guava nectar, lime juice, simple syrup, mint extract, and a pinch of salt Canada Menu Food Canadian Snowshoe Maple(VG): fried sweetened dough, cinnamon sugar, and maple syrup Poutine with Short Rib Gravy: crispy fries with short rib, cheese curds, and brown gravy Candied Maple Bacon(GS, PS): chewy Maple taffy covered pork belly with chopped peanuts and chocolate Canadian Snowshoe Nutella®(TNS, V): fried sweetened dough, Nutella®, sugar, and chopped toasted hazelnuts Beverages Slocum Maple Smash: sweet and refreshing combination of New Amsterdam vodka, lemon juice, maple syrup, and cardamom bitters Collective Arts: New England style IPA, Simcoe and Mosaic hops Maple Lemonade: simple yet refreshing mix of maple syrup and lemon juice Crawfish Boil Central City Menu Food Crawfish & Shrimp Boil(GS): mixed bag of crawfish, shrimp, andouille sausage, potatoes, and corn on the cob Crawfish Boil (GS): mixed bag of crawfish, andouille sausage, potatoes, and corn on the cob Shrimp Boil (GS): mixed bag of shrimp, andouille sausage, potatoes, and corn on the cob Beignets(V): sweet fried pastry dusted with powdered sugar Beverages Category 5 Punch: Myers’s Dark rum, Cruzan Aged Dark rum, passionfruit purée, mixed with grenadine, orange and lime juice Abita Purple Haze(VG): a lager brewed with real raspberries, wheat malts, and Wanguard hops Oh Baby: this custom brew is bursting with vanilla and cinnamon flavors on a base of sweet yet roasty malt Colombia Menu Food Colombian Empanadas(GS): crispy corn masa beef and chicken empanadas, served with aji picante Arepas de Queso(GS, V): white corn masa cake with queso blanco Beverages Refajo: refreshing and authentic mix of light beer and Colombiana soda Coco Loco: Limonada de Coco spiked with rum and tequila Limonada de Coco: Limeade sweetened with coconut cream Choladas(V): shaved ice with sweetened condensed milk, mango, strawberry sauce, wafers, and Lulo syrup Denmark Menu Food Rød Pølse: Danish red hot dog, with curry remoulade, pickled cucumber, and crispy onions Frikadeller Meatballs with Danish Gravy: beef and pork meatballs in a creamy gravy, topped with apple butter and dill Beverages Mead Flight: Viking Blod, Odin’s Skull, and GI. Dansk Mjod Odin’s Skull: composed of honey, sour apple juice, hops, and cinnamon GI. Dansk Mjod: sweet and semi-dry notes of ginger and the sweetness of honey Viking Blod: sweet honey flavors evolving into cinnamon, clove, and citrus Carlsberg(VG): full bodied Danish pilsner with a hoppy aroma and flavor France Menu Food Muffaletta Crepe: savory crepe filled with olive relish, mortadella, salami, ham, mozzarella, Cajun mayo, arugula, and sesame seeds Beverages Domaine Paul Buisse Chinon: highly aromatic robust, intense with silky tannins that produce a lovely finish Dopff & Irion Crustaces Blanc: crisp medium bodied, with notes of peach, wet stone, and minerality Bertrand Cote Des Roses Rosé: dry rosé with notes of grapefruit, stone fruit, and crisp apple Wine Flight Domaine Paul Buisse Chinon, Dopff & Irion Crustaces Blanc, and Bertrand Cote Des Roses Rosé French Quarter Bar Menu Beverages Oh Baby: this custom brew is bursting with vanilla and cinnamon flavors on a base of sweet yet roasty malt Category 5 Punch: Myers’s Dark rum, Cruzan Aged Dark rum, passion fruit purée, mixed with grenadine, orange and lime juice Abita Purple Haze(VG): a lager brewed with real raspberries, wheat malts, and Wanguard hops Goombay Smash (TNS): Cruzan Aged Dark rum, Don Q Coconut rum, Grand Marnier, Coco Lopez cream of coconut, mixed with pineapple, orange and lime juices French Quarter Menu #1 Food King Cake(V): traditional cake with cinnamon swirl icing and colored sanding sugar Beignets(V): sweet fried pastry dusted with powdered sugar Beverages Abita Purple Haze(VG): a lager brewed with real raspberries, wheat malts, and Wanguard hops Oh Baby: this custom brew is bursting with vanilla and cinnamon flavors on a base of sweet yet roasty malt French Quarter Menu #2 Food Twisted Frank with Cheddar Sauce(GS): stuffed twisted tater, foot-long hot dog, spicy white cheddar sauce and your choice of seasoning Twisted Frank(GS): stuffed twisted tater with a foot-long hot dog and your choice of seasoning Twisted Tater (GS, VG): fried spiralized potato topped withyour choice of seasoning: seasoned salt (VG) garlic parmesan (V) sour cream & chives (V) ghost pepper (VG) Beverages Goombay Smash: Cruzan Aged Dark rum, Don Q Coconut rum, Grand Marnier, Coco Lopez cream of coconut, mixed with pineapple, orange and lime juices Category 5 Punch: Myers’s Dark rum, Cruzan Aged Dark rum, passion fruit purée, mixed with grenadine, orange and lime juice Abita Purple Haze: a lager brewed with real raspberries, wheat malts, and Wanguard hops Oh Baby: this custom brew is bursting with vanilla and cinnamon flavors on a base of sweet yet roasty malt French Quarter Menu #3 Food Jambalaya(GS, SES): mixed rice, andouille sausage, chicken, shrimp, peppers and tomatoes topped with a crawfish Shrimp Gumbo (SES): stew of shrimp, andouille sausage, bacon, and trinity over white rice Beverages Category 5 Punch: Myers’s Dark rum, Cruzan Aged Dark rum, passionfruit purée, mixed with grenadine, orange and lime juice French Quarter Menu #4 Food Fried Green Tomato Po Boy (V): flash-fried green tomatoes, lettuce, onions, pickles, Cajunremoulade, served with Cajun kettle chips Crown Cookie (V): vanilla short crust cookie dipped in dark chocolate and sprinkles Beverages Category 5 Punch: Myers’s Dark rum, Cruzan Aged Dark rum, passionfruit purée, mixed with grenadine, orange and lime juice Chicken Schnitzel with Kasespaetzel Germany Menu Food Chicken Schnitzel with Käsespätzle: fried chicken thigh cutlet served with baked spätzle and beer cheese sauce Potato Pancakes (V): crispy potato and parsnip pancake with apple butter and sour cream Beverages Reissdorf: light brew with minty, hop aromas; sweet vanilla malt flavors and a crisp, dry, cedary finish Warsteiner Pilsener (VG): pale golden pilsner with a clean refreshing taste balanced with hints of barley malt, yeast tones, and mild hoppy bitterness Weihenstephaner Helles: easy drinking with full flavor, light body and clean crisp finish Tucher Helles Hefe Weizen Gaffel Kolsch Ayinger Celebrator India Menu Food Pav Bhaji(V): spiced vegetable stew served with a toasted King’s Hawaiian roll Onion Bhaji(V): curry spiced crispy onion fritter with green chutney dipping sauce Gulab Jamun with Rose Water Syrup(TNS, V): fried dough balls soaked in saffron and rose water syrup, with chopped pistachios Beverages Nimbu Pani: lime juice, mint extract, a pinch of salt and pepper, and our house made garam masala syrup Aam Panna: lemon juice, mint extract, a pinch of salt and pepper, and our house made amchur syrup Indonesia Menu Food Indonesian Style Chili Crab with Fried Mantou(SFS): fried soft shell crab tossed in a sweet & spicy crab stew, served with fried sweet buns Nasi Goreng(SFS): Indonesian style fried rice with egg, Thai fried shallots, cucumber, and a prawn cracker Bubur Ketan Hitam(GS, TNS, VG): Indonesian purple sticky rice pudding with coconut condensed milk, mango, and shaved toasted coconut Beverages Bali Punch: Batavia Arrack Van Oosten Indonesian rum, guava and lime juices, simple syrup, mint extract, and Peychauds bitters Java Cooler Batavia Arrack Van Oosten: Indonesianrum,grapefruit and lime juices, and simple syrup Japan Menu Food Ube Ice Cream Sesame Bubble Waffle Cone(V): ube soft serve ice cream served in a toasted black sesame bubble waffle with cookie crumbs, pocky, and a Meiji panda cookie Nikuman Bun Sampler(TNS): trio of soft fluffy steamed buns filled with char sui park, teriyaki chicken, and a sweet coconut matcha custard Okonomiyaki: savory cabbage and bacon pancake topped with Kewpie mayonnaise, hoisin, cilantro, sesame, and katsuobushi Beverages Japanese Highball: Nikka Days Japanese Whisky and Perrier sparkling mineral water Hakutsuru Chika(VG): light bodied and slightly dry with light aromas of honey and sugarcane Hakutsuru Draft (VG): fruity yet dry in a classic Japanese style. Aromas of sweet rice, nuts, pear, green melon, coconut and light cream Joto One Cup: combining tradition and innovation in one delicious sake, light and fresh, notes of juicy green grape and watermelon Choya Sparkling Umeshu: tart Japanese Ume with back notes of citrus and white peach Kirin Ichiban: light bodied with aromas of sweet malt and crisp flavors of citrus Sapporo Silver: refreshing lager with crisp and refined flavor and a clean finish Calpico Mini Bottles: sweet and tangy with a smooth texture Italy Menu Food Tour of Italy Arancini Flight: tomato basil with marinara, mushroom with garlic cream sauce, and seafood served with basil pesto Gelato Stuffed Pressed Brioche Ice cream sandwich pressed to order: OREO® & mint (V, TNS) Nutella® & vanilla (V, TNS) Strawberry (V) Beverages Bollini Pinot Grigio (VG): intense varietal aromas with a fragrant bouquet and elegant, fruity, and floral flavors Bertani Valpolicella: notes of red fruit, cherry, raspberry, and strawberry Fantinel Extra Dry Prosecco: exotic stone fruits and nutty elements combine with bright minerality and the scent of wet slate Tondo Soave Monte (VG): bright and clean, with delicate yellow apple and floral notes Mardi Gras Hits Menu - Universal’s Islands of Adventure Food Jambalaya(GS, SFS): mixed rice, andouille sausage, chicken, shrimp, peppers and tomatoes topped with a crawfish Shrimp Gumbo(SFS): stew of shrimp, andouille sausage, bacon, and trinity over white rice Beverages Category 5 Punch: Myers’s Dark rum, Cruzan Aged Dark rum, passion fruit purée, mixed with grenadine, orange and lime juice Oh Baby: this custom brew is bursting with vanilla and cinnamon flavors on a base of sweet yet roasty malt Mexico Menu Food Tacos Al Pastor: pork al pastor off the spit with pineapple, pickled red onion, and habanero mango sauce Baja Shrimp Ceviche Tostada(SFS): marinated shrimp with avocado crema and a crispy blue corn tortilla Vegan Churros(TNS): crispy cinnamon sugar vegan churros with coconut nectar and chocolate sauce Elotes(V): char-grilled corn, jalapeño mayo, ancho chili powder, cotija cheese, cilantro Beverages Grapefruit Paloma: El Jimador tequila, grapefruit juice, lime juice, simple syrup, and a pinch of smoked sea salt, finished with Fresca soda Modelo Especial(VG): pilsner style lager, characterized by an orange blossom honey aroma with a hint of herb Modelo Chelada Lime(VG): Modelo’s authentic Mexican beer with the flavors of lime and salt for a crisp and refreshing taste Modelo Chelada Pineapple(VG): Modelo’s authentic Mexican beer with sweetness of pineapple and a dash of spice Modelo Chelada(VG): a classic michelada-style beer with authentic flavors of tomato, salt, and lime New Orleans Desserts Menu - Universal’s Islands of Adventure Food Beignets(V): sweet fried pastry dusted with powdered sugar King Cake(V): traditional cake with cinnamon swirl icing and colored sanding sugar Beverages Category 5 Punch: Myers’s Dark rum, Cruzan Aged Dark rum, passion fruit purée, mixed with grenadine, orange and lime juice Abita Purple Haze: a lager brewed with real raspberries, wheat malts, and Wanguard hops New Orleans Menu #1 - Universal CityWalk Food Shrimp and Smoked Cheddar Cheese Rice Grits(SFS): Sauteed shrimp, Tasso ham and trinity, in a pan sauce, over smoked cheddar cheese rice grits Yakamein(SFS): Braised beef, poached shrimp, and a seven-minute egg, over noodles with a spicy beef broth Beverages Category 5 Punch: Myers’s Dark rum, Cruzan Aged Dark rum, passion fruit purée, mixed with grenadine, orange and lime juice Oh Baby: this custom brew is bursting with vanilla and cinnamon flavors on a base of sweet yet roasty malt New Orleans Menu #2 - Universal CityWalk Food Cauliflower Dirty Rice(GS, VG): Riced cauliflower, Gardein® crumbles, black eyed peas, and Cajun spices Crawfish Etouffee(SFS): Creamy crawfish and vegetable stew, over white rice Beverages Category 5 Punch: Myers’s Dark rum, Cruzan Aged Dark rum, passion fruit purée, mixed with grenadine, orange and lime juice Abita Purple Haze: a lager brewed with real raspberries, wheat malts, and Wanguard hops Alcapurria Puerto Rico Menu Food Mofongo Trio(GS): a mix of smashed plantains, bacon, chicharrónes with shrimp criolla, crispy chicken thigh, and mayo ketchup Alcapurrias(GS): crispy green banana and yautia masa, filled with picadillo beef, served with mayo ketchup Vegan Alcapurrias(GS, VG): crispy green banana and yautia masa served with mayo ketchup Beverages Classic Piña Colada (TNS): Cruzan light rum, Coco Real cream of coconut, with lime and pineapple juice Piragua: shaved ice with your choice of flavorings: crema coco (TNS) frambuesa tamarindo Ponche(V): non-alcoholic Welch’s® grape juice mixed with sweetened condensed milk and blackberry extract Spain Food Paella Mixto: saffron yellow rice, chorizo, squid, mussels, and shrimp Spanish Bocadillo: serrano ham and drunken goat cheese with parsley sauce, on a gently pressed baguette Leche Frita(V): crispy fried condensed milk, vanilla, and cinnamon Beverages Sangria Flight: sangria tinto, sangria blanco, and sangria rosado Sangria Tinto: our red sangria with Flaco Tempranillo, Torres 10 brandy, Ferrand dry curacao, lemon juice, orange juice, blackberry extract, and simple syrup Sangria Rosado: our rosé sangria with Marq Caceres Rioja Rosé, New Amsterdam gin, strawberry mix, and a pinch of smoked sea salt Sangria Blanco: our white sangria with Honoro Vera Rueda, Bacardi light, pineapple and lemon juices, simple syrup, pineapple extract, lemon bitters and a pinch of salt Trinidad and Tobago Menu Food Crab & Dumplings(SFS, TNS): curried chickpeas, spicy bara flatbread, micro cilantro, and mango chutney Chickpea Doubles(VG): curried chickpeas, spicy bara flatbread, micro cilantro, and mango chutney Pholourie(VG): deep fried spicy split pea dough with turmeric, curry powder, and a side of tamarind chutney Beverages Carib: a full-bodied golden brew with a rich combination of malt and hops Shandy Ginger: Carib brewed beer combined with a zing of ginger Shandy Lime: Carib brewed beer combined with a kick of lime Shandy Sorrel: Carib brewed beer combined with the spicy sweetness sorrel with a kick of lime Taste of the Mediterranean Menu - Universal CityWalk Food Crepe Suzette(V): topped with a Grand Marnier orange sauce Grilled Octopus with Potatoes(GS, SFS): marinated grilled octopus with tomato, oregano, and lemon herb rice Beverages Francois Montand Brut Sparkling: aromas of white flowers and citrus fruit give way to a creamy and smooth palate with flavors of freshly baked bread, golden delicious apples, and Meyer lemons Bertrand Corbieres Heresie: a velvety texture with a balanced finish, notes of fresh fruit, morello cherry, wild raspberry, and spices Mas La Chevaliere Cabernet Sauvignon: intense fruit concentration laced with developed tannic structure, good intensity and nice, juicy mouthfeel French Wine Flight: Francois Montand Brut Sparkling, Bertrand Corbieres Heresie, Mas La Chevaliere Cabernet Sauv Monograph Agiorgitiko: Nemea grapes present a smooth body and complex aroma of prickly pear, pomegranate and butterscotch Monograph Assyrtiko: youthful with refreshing acidity with notes of citrus fruits, honeysuckle, lemongrass, and stone fruit with a touch of salinity GS- Gluten Sensitive VG- Vegan PS – Peanut Sensitive SFS – Seafood Sensitive TNS – Tree Nut Sensitive V – Vegetarian * Consuming raw or undercooked meals may increase your risk of foodborne illness

Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Chris Janson, The Mavericks, Niko Moon, and more are performing at this year's FREE two day Ocoee Music Festival, taking place on Friday, March 10, and Saturday, March 11. The Ocoee Music Festival (formerly Ocoee Founders' Day Festival) is dedicated to celebrating Ocoee’s small town traditions with music, community, small businesses, and fun. Over the past 27 years, the Festival has grown from a few hundred to 20,000 attendees. Enjoy an array of festival food, carnival rides for the kids, a unique marketplace, car show, beer garden, fireworks show and epic musical performances. Friday, March 10 Performers Joan Jett and the Blackhearts Night Ranger The Mavericks Rocktown Saturday, March 11 Performers Chris Janson Niko Moon Chapel Moon Walker Montgomery Mark Houghton

Tis the month of love, and Gideon's have unwrapped their limited edition February goodies celebrating the season of love, and it's a FIERY passion at Gideon's! This intense devotion is best expressed to you through The Eternal Flame Cookie. Just like love, it is layered with complexity, offering a blend of the sweetness of our sugars, the romance of cherries, the emotion of six different chocolates, and intensity with a blend of spices! The official description: ⁣⁣⁣ The Velvety Chocolate Cookie is laced with special house-made Ancho, Cayenne, and Cinnamon Spice Mix, infused with a magical essence of cherry and topped with Chocolate Covered Cherries. It's a deep chocolate flavor followed by the tingling warmth of a first kiss and the sweet presence of cherries. The one you've been waiting for your entire life is here, and it loves you without condition, eternally. Heat Level: Medium⁣⁣⁣⁣ The Eternal Flame Cookie is available every day this month, while supplies last at both the East End Market and Gideon's at Disney Springs! ⁣⁣⁣ Also, this February, the Eternal Flame Cake is a 3-Layer Double Frosted Chocolate work of art! One layer is a lovingly made Red Cherry Buttercream, and the outer layer brings the intensity with a Chocolate Fudge Buttercream mixed with a little bit of that Eternal Flame spice. This beautiful cake features Cherry Roses that love so hard they bleed red ganache for you. Available TODAY by the slice, then every Wednesday and Saturday of February at East End Market and Gideon's at Disney Springs! Limit 2 per person. While supplies last. Heat Level: Entry Level (aka Pffft, you think that's hot?)⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ Limited Cold Brew: The Fire & Iced Coffee offers you a smooth Mocha Nitro Cold Brew with a warm spicy finish. This special February love potion exclusively at Gideon's in Disney Springs all month. Heat Level: Fairly hot if you drink it fast enough!⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ There's a new tale of lost love this Valentine's Month and you can learn⁣⁣⁣ all about Monaxia by collecting our February menu (available to everyone standing in line at Disney Springs) or by grabbing some merch at https://gideonsbakehouse.com/merch/! Speaking of Merch, get the Monaxia T-shirt in stores and online and the Monaxia Signed Limited Edition Print only online right meow! ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣

The Cocoa Village Brewer’s Bash takes place this Saturday, February 4, overlooking the beautiful Indian River in Cocoa Village. The event takes place in Cocoa Riverfront Park with over 65+ breweries for you to enjoy this year. As always this is a family and pet-friendly open event with 6 food trucks offering a variety of delicious cuisine. Tickets are $50 and get you unlimited tastings of local beer & cider along with a commemorative sample glass to drink them out of. This is an open event everyone is welcome! Tickets are only required for those who want to enjoy unlimited beer and cider sampling from 1-5 pm. Live music will be provided by Alter Ego playing your favorite rock and country cover songs. T reats for your pup will be available for purchase to benefit a local dog rescue group by Tails at the Barkery. This event is rain or shine. Tickets are available online, or in person at the Dirty Oar Beer Company located at 329 King St. in Cocoa as well as at the Village Idiot Pub located at 4 Harrison St. in Cocoa. Your ticket gets you a sample cup, wristband and unlimited samples from the participating breweries and cider works. All proceeds benefit the Survive First Foundation. They are a 501C3 non-profit organization whose mission is to reduce First Responder suicide through quality education, peer support and mental health and wellness resources.

Alternative rock indie band, Nashville-based, Rainbow Kitten Surprise have announced additional summer 2023 US tour dates, kicking off here in Orlando at Hard Rock Live on May 17, with support from Candi Carpenter. Tickets go on sale this Friday, February 3 at 10 am. The additional tour dates, surround two of their marquee festival slots at Bonnaroo and Hangout Music Festival. In addition to the Orlando date, stops include Grand Rapids (June 5), Cleveland (June 6), and Asbury Park, NJ (June 9), and culminate in Columbus, OH (June 14), before the band makes their way to Manchester, TN. Additionally, Rainbow Kitten Surprise has partnered with PLUS1 so that $1 from every ticket sold will go to local food banks working to fight hunger and food insecurity in their communities. As announced last week via socials, Rainbow Kitten Surprise just sold out their entire upcoming ‘Live in Colorado’ tour – selling over 25K tickets for the run which only went on-sale less than a week prior. The highly-anticipated four-night trek is slated for July 2 + 3 at Dillon Amphitheater and July 5 + 6 at the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Fellow Nashville-based outfit The Brook & the Bluff will support all four dates, which are also presented in partnership with PLUS1.

As we get closer to MegaCon Orlando in March, organisers have added Charlie Hunnam to this year's list of celebrities already announced. Charlie Hunnam is well known for his roles as Jackson "Jax" Teller in the FX drama series Sons of Anarchy for which he was twice nominated for the Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Actor in a Drama Series. He has also had roles include Green Street, Undeclared, the title role in Nicholas Nickleby, Pacific Rim, Crimson Peak, The Lost City of Z, and in the title role of Guy Ritchie's King Arthur: Legend of the Sword. Already announced for this year's MegaCon Orlando is Golden Globe, SAG, and Emmy nominee Christina Ricci. Ricci is currently starring in Netflix hit Wednesday, and was seen in the Amazon original series Z: The Beginning of Everything, for which she also served as a producer. she also played the title character in the television series The Lizzie Borden Chronicles, for which she earned a SAG Award nomination. She has also starred in many films including Mermaids, The Addams Family, Casper, The Smurfs 2, Speed Racer and more. Another guest is Vincent D’Onofrio, well known for his roles in both film and television. His credits include Full Metal Jacket, Men in Black, The Cell, Law & Order: Criminal Intent and Jurassic World. D’Onofrio is well know for his portrayal of Kingpin across the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Henry Winkler is also attending this years MegaCon, Winkler is an American actor, comedian, author, executive producer, and director, although of course he is best known for his portrayal of Arthur "Fonzie" Fonzarelli on the American television series Happy Days. Also announced is Harry Power star Matthew Lewis, best known for portraying Neville Longbottom in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban and Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Mark-Paul Gosselaar, best know to fans of Saved by the Bell as Zack Morris will also be in attendance at this years convention. Gates McFadden best known for playing Dr. Beverly Crusher in the Star Trek: The Next Generation television series and in the four subsequent films will also be attending this years MegaCon. Another big name coming to Orlando for MegaCon this year is Sean Gunn, best know for playing Kraglin Obfonteri in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. In this role, he has been in the films Guardians of the Galaxy, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Avengers: Endgame, Thor: Love and Thunder , the television film The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special and the upcoming film Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 . He also played Weasel and Calendar Man in the Warner Bros./DCEU film The Suicide Squad. Brec Bassinger has also announced for this years MegaCon! Bassinger is best know for playing the titular role in the series Stargirl from DC Universe and The CW. Legendary director Sam Raimi is also appearing at this year's MegaCon Orlando. Raimi is the man behind your fave films, known for directing the Spider-Man trilogy (2002–2007) and the Evil Dead franchise (1981–present). He also directed the 1990 superhero film Darkman, the 1995 revisionist western The Quick and the Dead, the 1998 neo-noir crime-thriller A Simple Plan, the 2000 supernatural thriller film The Gift, the 2009 supernatural horror film Drag Me to Hell, and the 2013 Disney fantasy film Oz the Great and Powerful. Raimi has also produced several successful television series, including Hercules: The Legendary Journeys and its spin-off Xena: Warrior Princess. He founded the production company Renaissance Pictures in 1979 and Ghost House Pictures in 2002. His latest film, the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, was released on May 6, 2022, becoming his highest grossing film at the box office. Also announced for this years convention is a bounty of six Star Wars legends. Carl Weathers (Greef Karga), Giancarlo Esposito (Moff Gideon), Katee Sackhoff (Bo-Katan Kryze) and Emily Swallow (The Armorer) from The Mandalorian, Vivien Lyra Blair, who played young Princess Leia in Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Ashley Eckstein, who played Ahsoka Tano in The Clone Wars animated series. MegaCon Orlando have also announced that the original and much loved host of Blues Clues, Steve Burns is heading to Orlando for this year's MegaCon. He is best known as the original host of the long-running children's preschool television program Blue's Clues from 1996 until 2002, for which he was nominated for a Daytime Emmy in 2001. With tickets now on sale, Anson Mount (Captain Christopher Pike) and Ethan Peck (Spock) from Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, are coming to this years MegaCon Orlando Anson Mount is an American actor known for his television roles as fictional character Cullen Bohannon in the AMC western drama series Hell on Wheels, Jim Steele on NBC series Conviction, the Marvel Comics superhero Black Bolt in Marvel's Inhumans, and Captain Christopher Pike in season 2 of Star Trek: Discovery. Ethan Peck is an American actor currently playing Spock in the second season of Star Trek: Discovery. He is the grandson of a Hollywood legend, Gregory Peck. More recently he accepted the role of Herman Ackermann on the series Penny Dreadful: City Of Angels. MEGACON Orlando is one of North America's largest largest comics, sci-fi, horror, anime, and gaming event that attracts hundreds of thousands of people across four BIG days. Every year, MEGACON Orlando offers exciting family-friendly attractions, events, and world-renowned Celebrities! Everyone is a fan of something, and MEGACON Orlando is the place to celebrate all things pop culture. Get an autograph or a photo with your favorite guest, and then get the inside scoop about your favorite movies and TV shows at our celebrity panels! Watch professional comic artists battle it out in our popular Sketch Duels, learn from our “How To” workshops, and take photos with your favorite costumed characters! It’s also a great place to buy a unique gift (or treat yourself!) with a huge show floor for shopping madness. HIGHLIGHTS: CELEBRITY PHOTO OPS Don’t miss out on the chance of a lifetime to meet you favorite celebrity and have the moment captured by a professional photographer. This is the only way to get a beautiful 8x10 glossy photo of you with one of our guests in an intimate setting. AUTOGRAPH SESSIONS An autograph is the perfect opportunity to get that special something signed by your favorite celebrity. Be sure to check out the full schedule so you don’t miss out on any of your faves! ARTIST ALLEY Indie meets pro in this special area where you will find all your favorite pencillers, inkers and writers. This is a ”must experience" area for anyone interested in meeting rising stars and those who work the front lines of the industry! Here you’ll find it all – comics, graphic novels, limited edition prints and best of all, original art and sketches. You’ll also find crafters and makers, all with a nerdy slant to their designs and creations. COSPLAY RED CARPET Get ready for the Cosplay Red Carpet! There's no pre-registration, no competition & no stress! Walk the red carpet and show off your costume in front of adoring fans. Every participant will get a free photo taken by Jeff Jenkins Photography, MEGACON’s official Cosplay Red Carpet Photographer. OVER 400,000 SQ FT OF SHOPPING MADNESS! More than 1,000 retailers join MEGACON Orlando to make your experience an unforgettable one! Specializing in everything comics, anime, gaming, science fiction and horror, these retailers are guaranteed to have what you need. FUN FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY! Our event prides itself on having so many amazing activities and attractions that are family oriented. Spend the day with the whole family as you meet your favorite Superheroes, Princesses and voice actors. You can even enter the Cosplay Costume Contest as a family! COMMUNITY ZONE Whether you're a Whovian or Jedi, a cosplayer or crafter, the Community Zone is where you find people who share your fandom! Find out about local clubs, get up close to movie props, test your trivia, and snap photos galore with fans who are excited as you are to get together. PANELS, WORKSHOPS & SEMINAR From Celebrity Q&A’s, fan club presentations, hands-on workshops and screening rooms, there’s hundreds of hours of programming available for every fandom. The best part? It’s free with your admission ticket. Check the daily schedule to find out when and where the fun happens. COSTUMES! COSTUMES! COSTUMES! Fans dressing up in costumes (also known as cosplay) is a huge part of the show! Literally thousands of amazing costumes are available for your viewing pleasure throughout the weekend. Don’t be shy: ask for a photo with your favorite characters or come dressed up yourself. MEET LEGENDARY COMIC BOOK CREATORS Comics Legends, Professional Comic Book artists, and writers will be with us all weekend. Be sure to drop by the Artist Alley to meet them and see their amazing work! MEET YOUR FAVORITE VOICE ACTORS The actors that voice your favorite animated characters will be at our show to sign autographs, pose for photos and meet with their fans. They have developed a well-deserved reputation for being super-friendly and enthusiastic! COSPLAY PHOTO PARK Snap the best shot with the coolest background at our Photo Park. From outer space to enchanted lands, there’s a setting for everyone. COSPLAY MEET UPS Meet like-minded fans and get a picture to remember at a themed cosplay meet up. Watch for a schedule of specific fandom meet-ups closer to show time.

Thrice's early 2000s post-hardcore classic The Artist in the Ambulance turns 20 this year, and the band are celebrating with a lengthy 20th anniversary tour that will find them performing the album in full with support from Holy Fawn. Included in the tour is a date at the House of Blues Orlando on May 25! Live Nation Presale starts Thursday at 12pm Code: CHORUS General tickets on sale Friday at 12 pm. Thrice -- The Artist In The Ambulance 20th Anniversary Tour Dates May 18 – San Diego, CA – The Observatory North Park May 20 – Tempe, AZ – Marquee Theatre May 22 – Dallas, TX – The Echo Lounge & Music Hall May 23 – Austin, TX – Emo’s Austin May 25 – Orlando, FL – House Of Blues May 26 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade - Heaven May 27 – Carrboro, NC – Cat’s Cradle May 28 – Baltimore, MD – Rams Head Live! May 30 – Philadelphia, PA – Theatre of The Living Arts June 1 – New York, NY – Brooklyn Steel June 2 – Boston, MA – House Of Blues June 3 – Montreal, QC – Corona Theatre June 4 – Toronto, ON – Phoenix Concert Theatre June 5 – Buffalo, NY – Town Ballroom June 7 – Cleveland, OH – House Of Blues June 8 – Detroit, MI – Crofoot Ballroom June 9 – Chicago, IL – House Of Blues June 10 – St. Louis, MO – Red Flag June 12 – Denver, CO – Summit June 13 – Salt Lake City, UT – Union Event Center June 15 – Seattle, WA – The Showbox June 17 – Portland, OR – Roseland Theater June 19 – San Francisco, CA – Regency Ballroom June 21 – Los Angeles, CA – The Wiltern June 23 – Anaheim, CA – House Of Blues

International Drive's famous upside down attraction WonderWorks is set to celebrate a major milestone next month, as the Orlando attraction celebrates its 25th Anniversary. On March 4, WonderWorks Orlando is hosting a huge birthday bash next month in honor of its 25th anniversary and everyone is invited. On March 4, locals and tourists alike will not want to miss the fun at one of Orlando’s favorite indoor amusement parks that has something for everyone. To celebrate with giveaways, discounted tickets, appearances from the mascot, 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. “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.

Avelo Airlines took flight for the first time today from Delaware Valley's Wilmington Airport (ILG) to Orlando International Airport (MCO). Avelo Airlines' inaugural flight departed for Orlando at 10:00 am, the first of five nonstop Florida destinations Avelo begins serving this week. Very low one-way fares starting at $49 are available at AveloAir.com. To commemorate today's inaugural flight to MCO, Avelo's Chairman and CEO welcomed customers aboard with a commemorative boarding pass before joining the flight himself. Officials from Avelo and the Delaware River and Bay Authority (DRBA) celebrated the occasion with University of Delaware mascot YouDee the Blue Hen and Delaware State's Too-Fly Hornet who participated in the ribbon-cutting ceremony in front of Avelo's jetliner ready for takeoff for Orlando. Avelo Airlines Chairman and CEO Andrew Levy said, "Delaware Valley – it's time to say Hello, Avelo! Last October, we announced our plans to bring convenient, affordable and reliable air service to the Delaware Valley region. The strong booking trends we are seeing across all five Florida routes make it abundantly clear that people throughout this four-state region are excited about the faster and easier way Avelo will get them to The Sunshine State. We're equally excited about the Wilmington-based team we are building, as well as the opportunity to support ILG's neighboring communities and contribute to Delaware's economic growth." U.S. Senator Tom Carper said, "Like so many Delawareans, I am excited to say hello to Avelo as the airline returns commercial service to Wilmington Airport. Keeping our local airports safe, convenient, and operational is an all-hands-on-deck effort, and I welcome Avelo Airlines' commitment to our region. This commercial air travel presence will support our local economy, create good-paying jobs, and help maintain a nurturing environment for business growth—a win-win-win for the First State." Delaware Governor John Carney said, "We are excited to welcome Avelo Airlines to Delaware. Avelo provides passengers from our region an affordable and convenient way to travel. Recent investments in Wilmington Airport's infrastructure will lead to an effortless travel experience. Thank you to Avelo for choosing Delaware." New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer said, "Avelo Airlines at the Wilmington Airport provides a low cost/low stress alternative to travel. We are excited our residents will have more options when planning their trips and look forward to even more growth and places to visit." Delaware River and Bay Authority (the airport operator) Executive Director Thomas J. Cook said, "We're excited that Avelo Airlines has chosen to bring its low-fare, quality service to the residents and visitors to the Delaware Valley region. We believe Avelo's decision to schedule daily flights here illustrates our airport's appeal to the low-cost airline community. If you're looking to avoid the hassles of a big city airport, Wilmington Airport is for you. Avelo's new ILG base will enable nonstop flights to five popular Florida destinations: Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Fort Myers(RSW), Orlando (MCO), Tampa (TPA) and West Palm Beach (PBI). Avelo will fly to Fort Lauderdale on Thursdays and Sundays; Fort Myers on Mondays and Fridays; Orlando on Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays; Tampa on Thursdays and Sundays; and West Palm Beach on Wednesdays and Saturdays.