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FALL / WINTER 2022 - 2023 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Christmas in the Wild at ZooTampa
Select Nights, Nov. – Dec. Christmas in the Wild ZooTampa at Lowry Park
Make lasting family memories at one of Tampa Bay’s largest and most immersive light displays. Go on a festive adventure that connect guests with wildlife and the spirit of the season. On select nights, experience the zoo animals in an atmosphere of holiday magic and cheer.
ZooTampa.org
Select Nights Nov. 8 – Dec. 22 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
Wishes come true, “snow” falls and holiday magic shines bright on select very merry nights as Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party returns to Magic Kingdom® Park! Admission to this event requires a separately priced ticket. Ticket valid only during specific event hours and subject to availability.
DisneyWorld.com/VeryMerry
Select Dates, Nov. 11 – Dec. 31 SeaWorld® Christmas Celebration
Where holiday traditions are made with delicious food, stunning live shows, delightful holiday shopping and joyous entertainment.
seaworldorlando.com
Nov. 12 – Jan. 1 Holidays at Universal Orlando Resort
From dazzling decorations to unforgettable entertainment, it’s the awesomest celebration of the season – only at Universal Orlando Resort.
UniversalOrlando.com
Nov. 13 – Jan. 2 Christmas Town™ Busch Gardens® Tampa Bay
Celebrate the holidays with millions of twinkling lights, festive shows and holiday-inspired culinary delights.
buschgardens.com
Nov. 18 – Jan. 1 Christmas at Gaylord Palms
ICE! returns this holiday season. Step into a wonderland carved by expert artisans out of two million pounds of colorful ice. You'll see the story of Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas!™ in larger-than-life sculptures and even plunge down slides made entirely of ice.
christmasatgaylordpalms.marriott.com
Nov. 19 – Jan. 3 Colorful
CHRISTMAS Colorful Christmas! Crayola Nov. 19 – Jan. 3 Experience Weave your way through exciting holiday activities all while crafting unique gifts from the heart! It's a holiday hullabaloo with SNOW much to do! All included in general admission.
crayolaexperience.com
Have the holly-jolliest time this year during Holidays at LEGOLAND® featuring a giant LEGO® Christmas tree, unforgettable seasonal shows, holiday characters, special treats, LEGO® activities, twinkling lights and more. An extra special gift for you – this festive event is included in general admission!
LEGOLANDFlorida.com
Nov. 25 – Dec. 31 Holidays at Old Town
Marvel at the spectacular display of festive decorations throughout the brick-paved streets every night. The colorful twinkle of lights includes their traditional and iconic car-themed Christmas Tree on display. End 2022 with a bang during Old Town’s FREE New Year’s Eve Celebration featuring their Classic Car Show, Live Music, Entertainment and Free Fireworks at midnight.
myoldtownusa.com
Festive fun at Holidays at LEGOLAND® Select Dates, Dec. Deck the Seas SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium
Swim over Aquarium for the most FIN-tastic holiday event of the season, Deck the Seas! Embark on a wintery scavenger hunt of coldwater creatures and come face-to-flipper with Scuba Claus!
visitsealife.com/Orlando
Jan. – Feb. 2023 EPCOT® International Festival of the Arts
Encounter expression of art in its many forms from visual to culinary and performing arts. Experience the excitement of the DISNEY ON BROADWAY Concert Series taking place center stage with beloved Disney songs performed by top stars from award-winning shows. Subject to change without notice.
407-WDW-INFO
Feb. 18 ZooBrews ZooTampa at Lowry Park
Tampa Bay’s wildest night returns on February 18th. This all-inclusive event is filled with upclose wildlife, endless food, unlimited drinks, live music, games and more! This is a separate ticketed event. Guests must be 21+ to attend.
ZooTampa.org
ZooBrews at ZooTampa
There is something for everyone’s unique and individual interests.
Charming boutiques. Flagship shops. The world’s largest collection of Disney merchandise. And beyond. No matter who you are or what you’re into, you’ll find shopping opportunities aplenty at Disney Springs®. In the market for the season’s top trends and fashion-savvy fundamentals? You’re covered. How about accessories with a magical twist? Or jewelry, artwork, collectibles and exclusive Disney gear? Done and done. And look no further for those playsets, dolls, action figures, plush and dress-up essentials. You’ll even find holiday gifts and items to deck your halls…and yourself.
For those that love history and art, visit the Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art. Home to the world's most comprehensive collection of works by American artist and designer Louis Comfort Tiffany (1848–1933)—known widely for his artistic glass—the Morse exhibits art reflecting the diversity of late 19th- and early 20th-century American art. From paintings, art glass, pottery and sculpture, to the chapel Tiffany designed for the Chicago world's fair in 1893, the Morse Museum's collection delights and inspires.
At Topgolf, there’s no pressure to have a good golf swing or score a lot of points. They are your one-stop shop for hole-inones and a whole lotta hole-in-nones. No matter the occasion or who you share it with, they believe that every great time starts with play, is fueled by food and drinks, moved by music and all made possible through community. Great for those that love sports and those who don’t!
The creative will enjoy a visit to Crayola Experience. Where they believe in the power of creativity and the magic it brings. With 70,000 square feet of color, Crayola Experience is Florida's most colorful family destination for interactive, creative play! Over 20 hands-on activities and a full day of family fun awaits visitors. See the World’s largest Crayola crayon, personalize your own custom Crayola crayon, star in your own coloring page, see how crayons are made in a manufacturing show, create melted wax spin art and more! Express your creativity and experience color in a whole new way!
Perfect for a thrill seeker or not! Revolution Adventures has something for the entire family to enjoy and still satisfy those who want a thrilling experience and those who want steady paced fun. Archery or Archery Tag are both available and can involve the entire family. Based on dodgeball, it is played in a field with sponge tipped arrows.
Part Bar. Part Concert. All Fun! Howl at the Moon is a high-energy, live music destination for people who love to sing, dance and Howl! Sit back with a specialty cocktail while you watch talented musicians perform your favorite songs from 80’s rock, 90’s pop and today’s dance hits. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, or just want a fun night out, Howl at the Moon is the perfect place for a music lover!
Gather up your group and find something for everyone to enjoy!
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Swing your swing. Visit Crayola Experience and express your creativity!
All can enjoy Archery or Archery Tag.
Universal’s Volcano Bay
407-363-8000
Enjoy a tropical paradise where thrills and relaxation flow in perfect harmony. It’s a stunningly beautiful water theme park with over 30 unique experiences and 19 different attractions. Guests receive a TapuTapu wearable so they can relax and play while holding their place in a Virtual Line. For tickets and information, visit the guest services desk in the hotel lobby.
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Vomatron
407-396-7166 If you want to feel the force that the brave astronauts did, then you need to feel the force of the Vomatron. Powered by huge electric motors, it rotates the giant 200-foot arm at speeds of up to 70 MPH. Throwing the capsules into extreme spins putting up to 4Gs of force upon its unwary passengers. Then, just as you thought it was over, you spin in reverse with the same degree of pure torture as before. Located at 5770 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, Kissimmee. oldtownslingshot.com
Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo
863-692-1321
Enjoy an authentic Florida Ranch experience with a trip to the land of the Florida Cracker Cowboys. You will feel like you have stepped back in time living the life of the very first Cowboy in America. Take an adventure around the resort on horseback, enjoy a thrilling airboat ride or relax on a river cruise aboard the 40 foot Kissimmee River Queen, test your aim at the Trap & Skeet range and have fun at the Adventure Park! Enjoy a variety of lodging accommodations ranging from RV Sites, Platform Tent Camping, Teepees, Luxury Glamping, Conestoga Wagons and spacious cabins and suites. WestgateRiverRanch.com
Wild Florida
1-866-532-7167 Central Florida’s largest adventure park! Explore your family’s wild side at the headwaters of the Florida Everglades on an airboat tour, discovering new animals inside our Gator Park, getting up close and personal with exotic animals during our animal encounters or driving through our Safari Park. When it comes to adventure, we’ve got you covered. wildfl.com
WonderWorks
407-351-8800 An indoor amusement park for the mind, with over 100 hands-on exhibits to explore. Be blown away by hurricane-force winds, land the space shuttle, lie on a bed of nails, put yourself inside a bubble, play virtual sports, touch 100,000 volts of electricity, ride a virtual roller coaster and much more! Located in the basement (the 3rd level), compete in a game of laser tag, climb the ropes challenge course and experience the 4D extreme motion ride. Closed shoes required for the ropes course. Open daily. wonderworksorlando.com
ZooTampa at Lowry Park
813-935-8552
Experience wildlife like nowhere else! Watch manatees receive life-saving medical care, feed a rhino, feel the rush of colorful Macaws soaring overhead, plus see other endangered animals from Florida and across the globe! Then grab the family for a wild three-story splash down on Roaring Springs, and so much more. ZooTampa.org
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AT OUR LARGE STATE-OF-THE-ART GAME ROOM!
BEER, BOWLING & FUN!
CHECK OUT OUR BOWLING LANES FOR SOME FAMILY-FRIENDLY FUN! Capone’s Dinner & Show
1-800-220-8428 407-397-2378 Join the wise guys and beautiful dames for an evening filled with singing, dancing, comedy and action! This prohibition-era speakeasy features a hysterical show with dazzling costumes, spectacular musical numbers and audience interaction. It’s a hit with all ages. Be prepared though – from the moment you arrive, wise guys rule. Enjoy a delicious four-course Italian/American meal with unlimited beverages (including alcohol).
Then, hang on to your fedoras and boas for a show that will get you humming the songs, walking the walk and talking the talk. Since 1992, Capone’s has entertained guests with its award-winning, family-friendly dazzling cabaret. Experience it yourself. Accept their invitation to join ‘the family’ and go back in time. It’s an offer you can’t refuse! alcapones.com
Dine With Orcas 407-545-5550
It’s Orlando’s most immersive and memorable family dining experience: Dine with Orcas. Dive into Orlando’s most immersive and memorable family dining experience. Dine next to our killer whales and watch the specialized care they receive daily in their home. Following your meal, you’ll get an up-close view into the relationship shared between our animal care specialists and killer whales as you discover the unique characteristics of these majestic animals. Throughout your experience, you’ll learn about the small yet impactful measures we all can take to help save valuable ocean resources by enjoying sustainable foods and preserving natural habitats.
*Park Admission not included but required seaworldorlando.com
Icons of Magic 407-499-3939
Florida’s largest Magic and Illusion show. Come witness the impossible as Master Illusionist David Ferrari and the Goddesses of Magic perform grand illusions that will wow all ages at the David Ferrari Theatre, located inside Laryn Hall. Visit website for show times and dates. iconsofmagic.com
Jewel
407-206-5102 A stylish cocktail lounge with live dueling piano entertainment, handcrafted cocktail drinks, and small bites, Orlando Jewel is the newest speakeasy music bar with a lively atmosphere.
Jewel features the best of Orlando’s dueling pianists presenting a variety of musical genres, combined with awardwinning singing acts performing the best of old classics and contemporary songs. Audience participation with song requests is encouraged. Get your tickets! Free Admission, Walk-ups Welcome. No cover charge, but reservations are recommended. JewelOrlando.com
Mango’s Tropical Café
407-673-4422
Mango’s Tropical Café brings an incredible Restaurant and Nightlife Entertainment Destination experience to everyone in Orlando. Enjoy our delicious Floribbean style food, exotic beverages and Live Entertainment on select nights! mangos.com/mangos-orlando
Outta Control Dinner Show
407-351-8800
Don’t miss the longest running magic comedy dinner show in the United States - a must see Orlando show! This hilarious show combines high-energy comedy improvisation with spectacular magic and audience participation. During the show, enjoy unlimited fresh hand-tossed pizza, salad, unlimited beer, wine, soda and dessert.
The 90-minute experience will keep you on the edge of your seat and tickle your funny bone. It’s the best value in town! Shows are presented nightly at 6 p.m., with second 8 p.m. shows on select evenings inside WonderWorks. outtacontroldinnershow.com
