March 8, 2023 - On the Go in MCO

ICON Park is offering a week of deals on its more than 50 attractions, restaurants, and entertainment venues as nearly half a million students in Central Florida countdown to spring break starting this weekend – for public schools in Orange, Osceola, Seminole, and Lake Counties, plus UCF and Valencia Colleges.

The Wheel Deal

Through March 31, guests can enjoy The Wheel Deal at ICON Park and receive over 45 percent savings.

For just $20.23, guests can take in the best view of Orlando in their private, air-conditioned capsule on The Wheel and even select their own soundtrack using Bluetooth.

To book The Wheel Deal, click here.

SEA LIFE Orlando Madame Tussauds Orlando ICON Park Reopen May 2020 — SEA LIFE Orlando

ICON Park Play Pass

ICON Park’s Play Pass is the ultimate way to experience everything the entertainment destination offers. At just $74.99 per Play Pass, this package offers more than 50 percent savings. With a Play Pass, guests receive entrance to seven attractions and exclusive discounts at 17 restaurants and bars and 5 shops.
Included with the Play Pass:

One rotation on The Wheel at ICON Park
One visit to Madame Tussauds Orlando
One visit to SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium
One ride on the Pearl Express Train
One visit to the 7D Dark Ride Adventure
One $5 Play Card at In The Game ICON Park
One Visit to Museum of Illusions Orlando
Exclusive shopping and dining discounts at select ICON Park locations

The pass is valid for 30 days from date of purchase.

To book a Play Pass, click here.

St. Patrick’s Day

End spring break on a high note and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at ICON Park. The Wheel’s 64,000 LED lights will be lit up in festive green, making it the perfect backdrop for any photos.

The entertainment destination also hosts a St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl from 2 to 6 p.m. on Friday, March 17. Guests will receive a complimentary lanyard and pass with all the participating venues and their drink specials.

At each location, guests purchase a drink, their pass will be stamped. After receiving stamps from all the participating venues, the pass can be turned in for a free ride on The Wheel.

Participating venues include a variety of fan favorites, including Tapa Toro, Tin Roof, Brother Jimmy’s, Sloppy Joe’s, Max Action Arena, and more.

ICON Park is at the center of the International Drive Resort Area and Orlando Entertainment District. With free parking and conveniently located near I-4, Universal Boulevard, and the Beachline, this premiere entertainment destination is easy to access for any Central Florida resident or Orlando tourist.

To learn more about ICON Park, visit: https://iconparkorlando.com.

A new exhibition, Friday nights with live music, a film series, and more signal the arrival of spring at the Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art.

Lamps and Lighting—Tiffany and His Contemporaries, the newest exhibit, showcases Tiffany’s innovative lighting alongside recent acquisitions which illustrate the creative process of lamp production.

For eight consecutive Fridays from March 10 through April 28, the Morse presents Spring Friday Nights with free admission starting at 4 p.m. and various musicians enhancing the gallery experience from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Orlando Violin Music will begin the series with cello, viola, and violin on March 10.

Celebratory events offer free admission, including the entire Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival weekend, Friday, March 17, through Sunday, March 19. Beautiful Music Woodwind Ensemble will play live music in the galleries on Friday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Additionally, as is tradition, free admission is offered on Easter weekend, Friday, April 7, through Sunday, April 9. Classical guitarist Joshua Englert will play live in the galleries on Friday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The two remaining talks in the free Wednesday Lecture Series on historic preservation take place on March 22, with Lisa A. Neely sharing her knowledge as King Ranch, Inc.’s archivist, and on April 19, with Met curator Alice Cooney Frelinghuysen discussing stained-glass treasures hidden at the historic Woodlawn Cemetery in New York City.

April kicks off the free Spring Friday Film Series on Vincent van Gogh (1853–90). Viewers will learn about the life of Van Gogh, beginning in his hometown of Zundert, Netherlands, and tracing his path to becoming an artist.

Spring at the Morse Museum

The complete list of the Morse’s free spring programs and events is as follows:

TUESDAY, MARCH 7
Exhibition Opens. 9:30 a.m. Lamps and Lighting—Tiffany and His Contemporaries.
A new exhibition of Louis Comfort Tiffany’s lamps alongside recent acquisitions illustrating works by artists and artisans in the creative process of lamp production.

FRIDAY, MARCH 10
Live Music. 5 p.m.–8 p.m.
Orlando Violin Music (cello, viola, and violin).

FRIDAY, MARCH 17

Live Music. 5 p.m.–8 p.m.
Beautiful Music Woodwind Ensemble (cello, clarinet, flugelhorn, flute, and oboe).

FRIDAY, MARCH 17–SUNDAY, MARCH 19
Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival Celebration. Friday, 9:30 a.m.–8 p.m.; Saturday, 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m.; Sunday, 1 p.m.–4 p.m.

Free admission throughout the weekend.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22
Lecture. 2:30 p.m. (doors open at 2 p.m.) “Henrietta King’s 100+ Year Legacy: The Main House.”

Lisa A. Neely, archivist of King Ranch, Inc. will discuss the legacy of the Texas ranch’s Main House. Jeannette G. and Hugh F. McKean Pavilion, 161 West Canton Avenue (just behind the Museum). Free.

FRIDAY, MARCH 24
Live Music. 5 p.m.–8 p.m.

Celtic Crossings Harp Trio (Celtic harp, flute, and violin).

FRIDAY, MARCH 31

Live Music. 5 p.m.–8 p.m.
Beautiful Music Romance Duo (flute and guitar).

FRIDAY, APRIL 7

Friday Film Series. Noon (doors open at 11:30 a.m.). Vincent: The Full Story—Episode 1 (48 minutes).

Learn about the life of Vincent van Gogh (1853–90). The series begins in Van Gogh’s hometown of Zundert, Netherlands, traces his path to becoming an artist, and describes his evolution as an artist. Jeannette G. and Hugh F. McKean Pavilion, 161 West Canton Avenue (just behind the Museum). Free.

FRIDAY, APRIL 7

Live Music. 5 p.m.–8 p.m.
Joshua Englert (classical guitar).

FRIDAY, APRIL 7–SUNDAY, APRIL 9
Easter Weekend Celebration. Friday, 9:30 a.m.–8 p.m.; Saturday, 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m.; Sunday, 1 p.m.–4 p.m.

Free admission throughout the weekend.

FRIDAY, APRIL 14

Friday Film Series. Noon (doors open at 11:30 a.m.). Vincent: The Full Story—Episode 2 (49 minutes).

FRIDAY, APRIL 14
Live Music. 5 p.m.–8 p.m.

Orlando Violin Music (violins).

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19
Lecture. 2:30 p.m. (doors open at 2 p.m.) “Hidden Treasures: Tiffany Windows at Woodlawn Cemetery.”

Alice Cooney Frelinghuysen, Anthony W. and Lulu C. Wang Curator of American Decorative Arts at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, will discuss stained-glass treasures hidden at the historic Woodlawn Cemetery in New York City. Jeannette G. and Hugh F. McKean Pavilion, 161 West Canton Avenue (just behind the Museum). Free.

FRIDAY, APRIL 21

Friday Film Series. Noon (doors open at 11:30 a.m.). Vincent: The Full Story—Episode 3 (49 minutes).

FRIDAY, APRIL 21

Live Music. 5 p.m.–8 p.m.

Victoria Schultz Harp Trio (cello, flute, and harp).

FRIDAY, APRIL 28

Live Music. 5 p.m.–8 p.m.

Beautiful Music Paint It Black Quartet (cello, flute, viola, and violin).

The Morse Museum hours from November through April are 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and Saturday, and l p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Regular admission is $6 for adults, $5 for seniors, $1 for students, and free for children under 12. All visitors receive free admission from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Fridays, November through April.

For more information, please visit morsemuseum.org.