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On the Go in the Parks: February 4-6, 2022

If you are on the Go in the Parks from February 4-6, 2022, you’ll be able to let the good times roll at Universal, savor global cuisine at SeaWorld Orlando, and more!

On the Go in the Parks: February 4-6, 2022

Universal Orlando Mardi Gras

Universal Orlando Resort Universal's Mardi Gras 2022

Get ready to let the good times roll again as Universal Orlando’s Mardi Gras returns through April 24, 2022.

This year’s celebration will fill Universal Studios Florida with a spectacular Mardi Gras parade with new floats, celebratory cuisine featuring diverse flavors from around the world, the much-awaited return of star-studded live concerts, a new tribute store, and so much more.

Mardi Gras happens on select nights and is included in the price of admission to Universal Studios Florida!

Universal Orlando Mardi Gras Concert Series

Universal Orlando Resort Mardi Gras Concert 2022 On the Go in the Parks

Sugar Ray: Saturday, February 5, 2022 @ 8:30 pm

With over 10 million records sold and four top 10 songs, Sugar Ray’s top-selling singles include the hits “Fly,” “Someday” and “Every Morning.”

Seven Seas Food Festival

SeaWorld Orlando is kicking off 2022 with the Seven Seas Food Festival that’s packed with more flavor than ever before every Thursday through Sunday, until May 8.

This year at Orlando’s largest theme park food festival, foodies and families alike can enjoy over 200 chef-and mixologist-curated tastes inspired by cultures from across the Seven Seas.

In addition to taste from around the world, you can catch a concert, included with your theme park admission, from Justin Moore at Bayside Stadium on Saturday, February 5th at 7:00 pm.

SeaWorld Orlando IceBreaker Annual Passholder Preview Dates

The long-awaited Ice Breaker coaster will open officially to the public at SeaWorld Orlando on February 18, 2022.

SeaWorld Orlando Annual Passholders can experience the 1,900-foot multi-launch coaster that reaches a top speed of 52 mph with a 100-degree, 93-foot spike on select days.

Gold Pass Preview Dates: February 1-6
Silver Pass Preview Dates:February 7-13
Bronze Pass and Fun Card holders Preview Dates: February 14-15

Epcot International Festival of the Arts

Exhilarating adventures in the visual, culinary, and performing arts await guests at the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts happening daily through February 21, 2022.

Throughout the festival’s run, chefs showcase dishes inspired by art movements, visual masterpieces come to life and Broadway stars sing beloved show tunes in a celebration of performance art that’s sure to captivate festivalgoers as only Disney can.

On the Go in the Parks Disney on Broadway Epcot International Festival of the Arts

This weekend’s Disney on Broadway Concert Series features performances from:

Heidi Blickenstaff (Freaky Friday, The Little Mermaid) and Robert Creighton (Frozen): February 4
Kara Lindsay (Newsies) and Dan DeLuca (Newsies): February 5 and 6

PirateFest at LEGOLAND Florida

LEGOLAND FLORIDA_PirateFest Weekends — PHOTO / LOCK + LAND, Chip Litherland

Captain Redbeard and his crew return to shore for PirateFest Weekends at LEGOLAND Florida Resort for select consecutive weekends.

During the event, families can immerse themselves in the ultimate pirate-packed day of play, including exclusive character meet-and-greets, exciting entertainment, LEGO builds, and specialty food– plus, it’s all included in theme park admission.

Mardi Gras at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Busch Gardens Mardi Gras 2022 On the Go in the Parks

Let the Good Times Roll with Busch Gardens Mardi Gras, select dates from through March 6.

Get jazzed up with Mardi Gras-style live music and New Orleans-inspired entertainment. Catch some festival beads from strolling performers throughout the day, and get caught up in the fun as you dance through spacious walkways. Feast like kings and queens on classic Cajun cuisine as Busch Gardens brings the “Big Easy” to Tampa Bay.

Real Music Concerts at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s longest-running concert series returns with an all-new the Real Music Concert series, Tuesday – Sunday until February 27.

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s longest-running concert series brings nostalgic acts to Stanleyville Theater, including world-class tributes, musical performances, and chart-topping artists from the greatest musical eras.

Grab a seat in the climate-controlled Stanleyville Theater and see these memorable acts live at Busch Gardens Tampa.

HOLLYWOOD NIGHTS: THE BOB SEGER EXPERIENCE ~ FEBRUARY 1 – 6

Hollywood Nights – The Bob Seger Experience is the ultimate tribute to Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band. This 9-piece New Jersey-based powerhouse has set out to re-create everything about Bob and his music right down to the smallest detail. Determined to leave no stone unturned, Hollywood Nights even tours with a baby grand piano. The band prides itself on continuing the amazing groundwork laid down by Bob over the past 30 years. They share the belief that only Bob and his fans have come to know, learn, and love: Represent the voice of every fan, his or her values, working-class background, and the love of rock ‘n’ roll. If you are a true Bob Seger fan, you won’t want to miss Hollywood Nights

Florida Resident Savings On the Go in the Parks

Who doesn’t love saving when you are On the Go in the Parks???

Check out these Florida Resident exclusive ticket deals!

Walt Disney World

Florida Resident Disney Weekday Magic Tickets: Enjoy 2 days of theme park fun for $149, plus tax.

Florida Resident Annual Passes: Enjoy the magic all year long with an Annual Pass. Florida Resident Disney Pixie Dust Pass is $19 per month, plus down payment.

Save 40% on a 4-Day Ticket: Florida Residents can experience the magic of the Walt Disney World Resort theme parks and save big on tickets!

Universal Orlando Resort

Get 2 days free with a 2-Park 2-Day Ticket and experience 4 days total at Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure.

Ticket Offer Details:

Purchase By: March 31, 2022
When to Go: Now – June 30, 2022
NO BLOCKOUT DATES
Can be used on non-consecutive days.
Prices Vary by Day and Season: Check the pricing calendar for specific travel dates (price determined by date of first visit)
Online Only. Offer not available at the front gate.
Valid Florida photo ID required.
Restrictions apply.

Add a day at Volcano Bay for only $29 more!

SeaWorld Orlando

There are SOOOOO many great SeaWorld Orlando ticket, fun card, and annual pass discounts you are sure to find a deal that fits your needs!!!

Discovery Cove

LIMITED-TIME OFFER: SAVE 20% + COMPLIMENTARY DRINK PACKAGE

Florida Residents, enjoy year-round 20% savings and, for a limited time, receive a complimentary premium drink package (a $40 value) with your booking.

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Science Fiction, Science Future Exhibit at Orlando Science Center

Let your imagination run wild with the possibilities of the future in our latest exhibition, Science Fiction, Science Future, presented by The Macauley and Helen Dow Whiting Foundation, coming to the Orlando Science Center from January 29 to May 9, 2022.

The exhibit will also be a key feature of this year’s Otronicon Science Festival and Tech Expo, when it returns as a fully in-person onsite event during Presidents Day Weekend, February 18-21.

Created by the renowned Scitech in Perth, Australia, and produced by Imagine Exhibitions, Science Fiction, Science Future will allow you to move objects with your mind, disappear right before your eyes, interact with a robot that copies your movements and experience augmented reality in action.

When you look back at iconic works of science fiction, they often predict the innovations of the future. Tablet computers, GPS, automatic doors, and even biometric health data tracking were all just figments of the imagination when they first appeared on Star Trek in the 1960s. Now, these are everyday technologies.

Science Fiction, Science Future gives you the chance to explore the technology that classic science fiction predicted for our future while you imagine what comes next. How long do you think it will take for robots to walk the streets with us? They already built our cars and explore space. You could predict the next great invention!

Inside the exhibit, you will also be able to draw and describe what you think houses, transportation, and our planet will look like in the world of tomorrow.

Will we live on Mars, get around using jet-pack rockets, or have a robot cook our meals? It’s up to you to decide.

We live in an exciting time in a world that is constantly changing due to technological advances. For example, it used to be fantasy to have robots works for us but now they vacuum our homes, act as personal butlers, and even do complex tasks like performing surgeries!

Find out more about the science fiction predictions that could become realities in this thought-provoking exhibition. Make sure to check out Science Fiction, Science Future while it’s at the Orlando Science Center.

The future is here, and it’s in your hands! For more info, timed-entry tickets, and health and safety guidelines, please visit www.osc.org.

Orlando Science Center Hosts New Fundraiser

Tap into science fun! Craft beer connoisseurs 21+ are invited to hop(s) in for an evening of brews, food, and science while supporting a good cause!

Whether you’re a pilsner pourer, an IPA aficionado, or a cider sipper, join the Orlando Science Center outdoors in Loch Haven Park to sample over 150 brews from local breweries on Saturday, January 29 during Science on Tap!

Sip your way through interactive science demos, check out live music by the, challenge your friends to a game of cornhole or giant Jenga, and more! Don’t forget to take a break to enjoy a few of our favorite local food trucks offering some tasty treats available for purchase.

Science of Tap is all-new and Orlando Science Center’s first fundraising event in over two years. Proceeds will enable the Science Center to inspire science learning for life for everyone.

By attending Science on Tap, patrons support the creation of experiences that build important skills and illustrate the power of science to address real-world challenges. Various ticket packages are available with VIPs and Orlando Science Center members getting early entry.

Tickets ranges include…

$90 for VIP access, which includes entry at 3 p.m., plus 2 tickets for any full pour of your choice and discounts on purchases from food trucks
$50 for Orlando Science Center Member tickets with entry at 4 p.m.
$60 for general admission with entry at 5 p.m.
$30 tickets for designated drivers for those coming with a friend, but are not partaking of the delicious malt beverages.

For tickets and more information, including a list of participating breweries, please visit www.osc.org/science-on-tap.

Orlando Science Center’s mission is to inspire science learning for life. Located in Orlando, FL., interactive learning and discovery await within its hundreds of exhibits, programs, labs, films and live shows. The Science Center provides educational opportunities both within and outside its walls, both onsite and online. It strives to create lasting impacts on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education and develop the next generation of creative innovators. Fully accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, it ranks as one of the most popular museum destinations in the region. For more information, please visit www.osc.org.

Dragons & Fairies at Leu Gardens

“Dragons & Fairies” debuting at Harry P. Leu Gardens from January 28 through March 6, 2022. A moving story centering around an adolescent fairy and her dragon friend unfolds as live actors in beautiful costumes take audiences on a ¾ mile theatrical journey.

Along the way, large-scale lighting installations, lots of surprises, and nine animatronic dragons await.

Presented by Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children and Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies and the creators of “Dazzling Nights”, “Down the Rabbit Hole” and the annual IMMERSE festival in Orlando comes to another fantastical, family-friendly journey that will inspire audiences with wonder, awe, friendship, and adventure.

“‘Dragons & Fairies’ is a journey, unlike anything audiences, have seen before,” says Creative City Project Executive Director Cole NeSmith. “It has been our goal to continually create safe, memorable, inspiring, spectacular events for audiences of all ages amidst the Covid-19 pandemic. Following the massive success of ‘Down the Rabbit Hole’ earlier this year, we are excited to now transform Leu Gardens from the winter wonderland it is now with ‘Dazzling Nights’ to a fantastical world of adventure with ‘Dragons & Fairies’, which we promise to be an immersive, theatrical experience not to be missed.”

Dragons & Fairies at Leu Gardens

LOCATION: Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 North Forest Avenue, Orlando, FL 32803

DATES: January 28 – March 6, 2022 (Wednesday through Sunday)

TICKETS: Tickets are $22 per person on Wednesday and Thursday and $25 per person Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Purchase at www.dragonsorlando.com.

PARKING: On-site parking is available for $12.

Orlando SlingShot and Orlando FreeFall Now Open

Orlando Slingshot Orlando Freefall ICON Park

The Orlando SlingShot and Orlando FreeFall are now open at ICON Park, making the entertainment complex the “Land of the Giants” with three world’s tallest attractions.

“The SlingShot Group now has three world-record-setting attractions at ICON Park – The Orlando StarFlyer, SlingShot and FreeFall,” said Ritchie Armstrong, owner. “We’re extremely excited to welcome guests from all over the world and give them the thrill of a lifetime!”

The Orlando SlingShot at ICON Park stands at 300 feet, making it the world’s tallest slingshot. The two-tower attraction launches two riders out of an “exploding volcano” approximately 450 feet straight up into the sky, reaching speeds of up to 100 mph.

The Orlando FreeFall™ at ICON Park stands at 430 feet, making it the world’s tallest free-standing drop tower.

Thirty riders at a time can embrace the beautiful sites of ICON Park and I-Drive as the ride vehicle rotates around the gigantic tower and rises high into the skyline.

Once the ride vehicle reaches the top, it’ll tilt forward 30 degrees and face the ground before free-falling nearly 400 feet at speeds reaching over 75 mph.

“ICON Park is devoted to creating unforgettable experiences for our guests. The world’s tallest slingshot and drop tower make great additions to our world-class line-up,” said Chris Jaskiewicz, ICON Park president and CEO. “Between The SlingShot Group’s three towering attractions and The Wheel, the tallest observation wheel on the East Coast, ICON Park truly is the ‘Land of the Giants’.

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On The Go with Gail: A Trip To Wild Florida

We recently visited Wild Florida located in Kenansville, if you haven’t been yet there is so much to do! You can do airboat rides, there’s a gator park, animal encounters, and a drive-thru safari park!

This time we just did the drive-thru safari park, but I know we will be back to do the rest soon!

At only a 45 minute drive away from Orlando, this is an attraction you don’t want to miss. They have over 100 native and exotic animals roaming freely.

As soon as you enter the drive-thru you start seeing animals right away, not only are they roaming around the 85 acres of untouched scenic landscapes, but the way it is set up gets you upfront and personal with the animals. We even saw the car in front of us had an emu come right up to their vehicle and stick their head inside! You are not permitted to feed them but I’m sure they get curious and want to take a look!

They have animals from as far away as the African Savanna to the deciduous forests of North America. They do state that your vehicle has to have a top, no convertibles (could get awkward when an emu decides to call shotgun and ride with your family!). No motorcycles either, assuming you are too exposed and the noise could frighten the animals.

You will have the opportunity to get up close to many animals such as giraffes, zebra, eland antelope, scimitar oryx, American bison, mouflon sheep, and many more! It’s a two-mile path through the safari, and there are places to hug the path a little if you wanted to pull to the side and let people by, while you admire the animals and take some epic photos! It really does feel amazing to be that close to these animals.

I loved how they had little feeding areas scattered around the route to encourage the animals to graze close to the safari path so we could see them better. It was even nice to see them resting so close to us!

After you have driven the route you can come back anytime during that day to drive it again as many times as you like before they close, which is great because you get the opportunity to see animals you may not have seen that close the first time. You can also head over to the giraffe encounter after, this is where you can pay extra to actually feed the giraffes up close. We didn’t do it this time but it looks like an amazing experience for the family! They even offer a painting with a giraffe package which sounds amazing!

Included in your drive-thru safari ticket is admission to their Gator Park. Here you can view more than 200 additional animals, as well as enjoy a variety of educational animal shows. You can also meet Crusher, their biggest American alligator (weighing just over 1,000 pounds). You can also watch a demonstration with some of their residents during their Exotic Animal Show.

They also have airboat rides and special animal encounters. You can pick from meeting a sloth, porcupine, tamandua, lemur, and more! They have unique swamp delicacies served at their Chomp House Grill so you really can make a whole day of visiting here!

Since 2010, their goal has been to provide an unforgettable Everglades experience that promotes a connection with animals while inspiring education and conservation. There really is something for everyone here, we can’t wait to go back and experience more. You can visit their website http://wildfloridairboats.com to purchase tickets in advance, and check out the VIP Tours and Florida resident tickets/annual pass options. Or you can call 407-957-3135.

They are open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m to 6 p.m and closed on Sundays.

Want to be On the Go with Gail more? Follow her @gailyw on Instagram and find posts like her visit to the Apopka Wildlife Drive here!

On the Go in MCO: Wild Holiday Fun

Don’t forget that you can catch these great events and more on the Obie & Ashley Unfiltered Podcast!

When you think of being On the Go in MCO I’m sure that animals aren’t the first thing that pop into your head, but this holiday season animal lovers will find that there are a ton of ways to celebrate the season with their favorite animals!

On the Go in MCO: Wild Holiday Fun

Gatorland Holiday Ho Ho Ho Down 2021 On the Go in MCO

Ho Ho Ho-Down at Gatorland

This holiday season Gatorland, the Alligator Capital of the World, will host the Holiday Ho, Ho Ho-Down event weekends through December 19th.

During the holiday shindig guests will enjoy Family Friendly Holiday Fun, included in the regular price of admission.

Ho Ho Ho-Down highlights include holiday displays, interactive characters, and the most Floridian holiday photo opportunities you’ll ever find!

Throughout the attraction, you can meet a variety of characters including Gator Claus, on his…unique sleigh, merry elves, and the infamous Krampus Croc!

Deck the Seas SEA LIFE Orlando 2021 Scuba Claus On the Go in MCO

Deck the Seas at SEA LIFE Orlando

This holiday season SEA LIFE Orlando at ICON PARK is inviting you to Deck the Seas daily until December 31, 2021, with unique experiences below the surface.

What’s better than listening to a holiday story?

Listening to a holiday story with Scuba Claus underwater surrounded by spectacular sea creatures!

Ready for some interactive fun?

Pick up your Deck the Seas Scavenger Hunt guide on your way inside the attraction and begin your adventure to find six cold water sea creatures located throughout the aquarium!

Ready for even more fun?

Before you leave SEA LIFE Orlando, make sure to leave a special holiday card for your favorite sea creature! Drop it in the mailbox on your way out so their creatures can get all their cards in time for the holidays.

SeaWorld Orlando Christmas Celebration 2021 Map On the Go in MCO

Christmas Celebration at SeaWorld Orlando

The SeaWorld Orlando Christmas Celebration festivities are filled with more cheer than ever until January 2, 2021!

For 2021 SeaWorld Orlando has been transformed into a winter wonderland with more than 3 million sparkling lights to welcome a new holiday entertainment and fireworks finale while returning favorites will bring a smile to your heart!

Dinso in lights Orlando Science Center 2021 On the Go in MCO

BONUS: Dinos in Lights at the Orlando Science Center

Join STAN the T-Rex and his fossil friends in DinoDigs at the Orlando Science Center as they show off their twinkling talent in a festive display of music and light.

Each family-friendly show will begin every half hour and runs for four minutes, concluding with a wintry surprise.

While you are there, make sure to check out their newest exhibit Design Zone!

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Gatorland Holiday Ho Ho Ho-Down is Back

This holiday season Gatorland, the Alligator Capital of the World, will host the Holiday Ho, Ho Ho-Down event weekends through December 19th.

During the holiday shindig guests will enjoy Family Friendly Holiday Fun, included in the regular price of admission.

Ho Ho Ho-Down highlights include holiday displays, interactive characters, and the most Floridian holiday photo opportunities you’ll ever find!

Throughout the attraction, you can meet a variety of characters including Gator Claus, on his…unique sleigh, merry elves, and the infamous Krampus Croc!

The fun doesn’t stop there, there because there is a bevy of specialty festive food items available for purchase.

Need to do some holiday shopping? Make sure to visit the craft vendors and award-winning Gatorland gift shop to find that perfect holiday gift for anyone on your list!

And of course, don’t forget to visit all the alligators, animals, and awesomeness that a day at Gatorland has to offer!

All this fun and excitement is included with your regular park admission, and right now Florida residents can save a ton!!!

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ICON Park launches partnership with iHeartRadio

The Wheel at ICON Park holds special memories for people all over the world, from proposals to gender reveals to family reunions. It’s always featured the best view, but now it has the perfect soundtrack to match.

Each of The Wheel’s 30 capsules includes a Bluetooth feature that allows guests to connect their phones to the capsule sound system featuring Bose speakers.

To optimize this element, ICON is partnering with iHeartRadio.As part of the partnership, iHeartRadio has created the “ICON Park Radio” custom playlist that guests can enjoy while riding The Wheel.

Special seasonal themes will also be available during various holidays throughout the year.

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Prior to boarding their capsule on The Wheel, guests will walk past a new Lyric Wall designed by ICON and iHeartRadio. This beautiful photo spot features lyrics of songs that represent The Wheel, flying, and the sky.

“ICON Park is excited to partner with iHeartRadio as we enhance our guests’ experience,” said Chris Jaskiewicz, president and CEO of ICON Park. “In addition to having a perfect view of Orlando on The Wheel, guests will also have the right music for their mood. This will make special moments even more memorable.”

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

Deck the Seas at SEA LIFE Orlando

This holiday season SEA LIFE Orlando at ICON PARK is inviting you to Deck the Seas daily from November 26 to December 31, 2021.

Deck the Seas SEA LIFE Orlando 2021 Scuba Claus

You have heard of Santa Claus, but have you heard of Scuba Claus?

Thursdays at 1:00 pm guests can gather around and listen to the story of Fishmas as told by Scuba Claus!

What’s better than listening to a holiday story? Listening to a holiday story with Scuba Claus underwater surrounded by spectacular sea creatures!

Deck the Seas SEA LIFE Orlando 2021 Scavenger Hunt

Ready for some interactive fun?

Pick up your Deck the Seas Scavenger Hunt guide on your way inside the attraction and begin your adventure to find six cold water sea creatures located throughout the aquarium!

You’ll have a lot of fun learning about our cold water sea creatures, and once you find them all make sure to turn in your guide for a special prize!

Deck the Seas SEA LIFE Orlando 2021 Presents

Ready for even more fun?

Don’t forget to take time to enjoy the holiday decorations throughout the attraction and see if you can find all the decorations we’ve put into our tanks.

Sea creatures need holiday cheer, too!

SEA LIFE Orlando is open daily from 11:00 am until 7:00 pm at ICON Park!

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On the Go in the Parks: November 19-21, 2021

Make sure to catch the latest theme park happenings tonight at 6:39 pm during Orlando’s News and Talk with Joe Kelley on WDBO!

If you are On the Go in the Parks November 19-21, 2021, you are going to find even more holiday cheer in the parks!

But before we get started with the parks, let’s start with Christmas at the Gaylord Palms which kicks off today!

Christmas at the Gaylord Palms

This year during Christmas at Gaylord Palms, guests can explore acres of twinkling lights and decorations and more than 12 hours of exciting holiday activities, shows, and events until January 2, 2022.

‘Mission: Save Christmas featuring Elf’ is the marquee attraction, and if you are a fan of the films you are going to want to experience this interactive wonderland and help Santa power up the Kringle 3000!

Also new this year are the ‘Cirque: Spirit of Christmas’ and ‘Shine’ shows in the resort’s iconic atrium.

The resort is packed with #SoMuchChristmas!!!!

On the Go in the Parks: November 19-21, 2021

Holidays at the Universal Orlando Resort

The holidays are epic at the Universal Orlando Resort as they fill 51 days and nights with bigger and louder holiday traditions and characters daily through January 2, 2022.

Guests can once again experience nonstop holiday cheer as they join the celebration of Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, meet the maven of mischief himself, The Grinch, during Grinchmas, and experience the larger-than-life return of Universal’s Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s.

Make sure you keep an eye out for pop-up holiday surprise performances around Universal Studios Florida!!!

The best holiday gift of all? It’s all included with theme park admission.

SeaWorld Orlando Christmas Celebration

The SeaWorld Orlando Christmas Celebration festivities on select days until January 2, 2021!

New to this year’s celebration:

Each Christmas Celebration night, SeaWorld Orlando celebrates the season during Holiday Reflections: Fireworks and Fountains Finale, featuring soaring fountains, dazzling lights, and festive fireworks, choreographed to joyous holiday musical favorites.
Join Cookie Monster, Rosita, Grover, and Zoe as they help Elmo find his Christmas wish!

See a variety of talented acts take to the Nautilus Theater stage to bring the spirit of the season to life during the Sounds of the Season Concert Series on through January 2, 2022.

Most SeaWorld Christmas Celebration activities are included with your theme park admission.

Disney Very Merriest After Hours

This holiday season Disney Very Merriest After Hours event will fill the Magic Kingdom with special characters, entertainment, fireworks, and more on select nights until December 21, 2021

This weekend’s event dates are:

November 2021: 19 and 21

Christmas Town at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is ringing in the holiday season with Christmas Town daily until January 2, 2022.

This year’s celebration is the biggest and brightest yet with millions of twinkling holiday lights throughout the park’s 335 acres, spectacular fireworks, and a brand-new experience with Santa that will create merry memories for guests of all ages.

Included in park admission, the award-winning holiday event features all-new activities for the whole family as well as returning favorites!

Night of a Million Lights

Give Kids the World Village, located in Kissimmee, is a truly magical place, and during the Night of a Million Lights Holiday Light Spectacular, the 89-acre nonprofit resort is an enchanting and joyful winter wonderland from Friday, November 12, 2021, through Sunday, January 2, 2022!

Guests can explore a sparkling tree trail; view larger-than-life holiday displays; take photos at one-of-a-kind step-in frames and backdrops; and enjoy a guided storytelling tour of 100 magnificently lit villas from the comfort of a tram, included in the price of the ticket.

Tickets are on sale now at www.gktw.org/lights, enabling guests to immerse themselves in an exquisitely decorated fairytale neighborhood that wish families call home during their stays.

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Design Zone Exhibit Premieres at Orlando Science Center

Explore the science behind music, art, and action in Orlando Science Center’s latest exhibit, Design Zone, until January 9, 2022.

This exhibit was produced by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry and made possible by a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant. It highlights the relationship between mathematical thinking and the creative process in art, music, and engineering.

Behind every half-pipe, there’s a vert. Behind every dance mix, there’s a beat. Behind every thrill ride, there’s velocity. Design is everywhere we look and in everything we do, and math is behind it all.

Design Zone is focused around three thematic areas, which draw visitors into real-life scenes of music production, video game development, and extreme sports that directly and experientially relate to mathematical concepts.

Displays encourage visitors to get hands-on with patterns, variables, scale, and ratios and experience how these mathematical concepts are used by artists, architects, engineers, musicians, and other innovators.

Design Zone features over a dozen hands-on exhibit pieces allowing you to create your experience!

HEAR IT!
Step into Club OSC and learn about the relationship between math and music as you learn about pitch, rhythm, and audiovisual representations of sound!

SEE IT!
Enter the Digital Design Lab and see how designers use scale, patterns, grids, and more in everything from video games to architecture!

MOVE IT!
Roll into Action Park and discover how math and physics are behind anything that moves. Design a roller coaster, build your own skate park, or race your bike to the finish line!

In Design Zone, you’ll solve real-world challenges and discover that math isn’t just a subject in school—it’s one of the coolest creative tools we have to design and invent everything in the world of art, music, entertainment, and extreme sports.

Design Zone is included with admission to Orlando Science Center, which is FREE for members*, $21 for adults, $19 for seniors and students, and $15 for youth (ages 2 – 11). Tickets include access to all four floors of exhibits, movies, and live programming. Get your timed-entry tickets online at www.osc.org/tickets.

To become a member for unlimited access to Orlando Science Center all year long, discounts to camps, and special member-only events, visit www.osc.org/membership or call 407-514-2158.

If you have an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) or WIC card with a State-issued photo ID matching the name and state of the card, you qualify for a $3 admission per person for up to six individuals.

Aquatica Orlando Plunges into 2022

Aquatica Orlando is plunging into 2022 with a brand new waterslide, Reef Plunge!

Introducing Reef Plunge, Aquatica’s all-new water slide! Guests will slide through eye-catching translucent cutouts and rings, and twist and turn through over 330 feet of fiberglass, zooming past a vibrant array of marine life in the new dynamic habitat. Commerson’s dolphins, leopard sharks, sardines, and a variety of other cold-water fish will call Reef Plunge home. Guests will dive into the fun of Reef Plunge launching in Spring of 2022.

“2022 is going to be an exciting year for Aquatica Orlando. Aquatica was voted the number one waterpark in the USA because guests love our year-round operations, one-of-a-kind attractions and laid-back beach vibe.” Said Park President Kyle Miller, “We are thrilled to announce that the country’s best waterpark is adding new enhancements for an even greater guest experience and we cannot wait to unveil Reef Plunge next spring.”

In addition to the new slide, Enhancements to the park include the addition of over 1,000 loungers and beach chairs with increased shade for comfort and two food and beverage additions: a quick-service pizza place and a brand-new beach bar in addition to upgrades to the popular Banana Beach Cookout. Multiple attractions will also receive upgrades, including enhancements to several water slides.

The Best way to Play – Buy a 2022 Aquatica Orlando Fun Card and get the rest of 2021 FREE!

One of the best ways to splash and play is with an Aquatica Orlando 2022 Fun Card. For a limited time, guests who purchase an Aquatica Orlando 2022 Fun Card receive park admission to visit NOW through the end of 2021 for FREE, along with admission through December 31, 2022, for one low price! Guests can add a SeaWorld Orlando 2022 Fun Card and visit both parks now through the end of 2022 and also experience the all-new Ice Breaker opening at SeaWorld Orlando next February.

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On the Go in MCO: Spooky, Kooky, and Eerie Local Halloween Fun

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Spooky season is On the Go in MCO, and this year’s local Halloween events are filled with Spooky fun and thrilling scares you won’t want to miss!!!

On the Go in MCO: Spooky, Kooky, and Eerie Local Halloween Fun

The Haunted Road

On the Go In MCO Halloween Fun October 2021 Haunted Road

If you’re ready for scares from the comfort of your car, The Haunted Road, a drive-thru Halloween attraction at Corn Maze Orlando, has returned for its second year on select nights through November.

The immersive outdoor theater show brings a mix of familiar characters, twisted creatures, and unexpected scares to horror fans visiting the social distance-friendly event.

After launching in 2020, the cast and crew quickly realized everything was not as it seemed. Rumor spread that tortured souls who died on the land materialize when the sun sets, resulting in paranormal phenomena and eerie occurrences.
Through trial and error, we learned how to disrupt these spirits and conjure up on-demand ghost sightings for travelers to witness. But proceed at your own risk… it is unclear if the spirits remain to ward off future victims or lure unsuspecting travelers to join them as part of The Haunted Road.

On the Go In MCO Halloween Fun October 2021 The Barnyard

Also New this year is The Barnyard, an add-on experience, that has a Haunt Market, the Ol’ Watering Hole with beverages, BBQ, and of course scares with roaming performers and the Abandoned Butcher Barn haunted experience.

Gatorland’s Gators, Ghosts, and Goblins

On the Go in MCO Gatorland Gators Ghosts and Giggles 2021

ITS BAACK!! Gatorland’s “Gators, Ghosts, and Goblins 2021 returns for its third year of family fun and fright done right from October 9th through October 31st!

Search for Cryptids in “The Crocs and Cryptids Zone!” where you’ll meet Gatorland’s Skunk Ape while you search for hidden cryptozoological beasts!

Then, grab your Lederhosen for Frank & Steins Ooky Kooky Octoberfest featuring live music from “Polkageist,” Gatorland’s own undead polka band as well as German beer and food for purchase.

The extra spooky “Swamp Ghost’s Monster Museum” returns this year! Dare to enter Swamp Ghost’s lair and learn the origins of history’s most infamous monsters… and maybe come face to face with a ghoul or two!

All this plus multiple themed haunt zones, interactive characters, animal meet-and-greets, a Children’s Halloween Costume Parade at 1 pm with treat bags for all kids who participate!

There are also fun shows, multiple photo opportunities, a trick-or-treat trail from 11 am to 2 pm with candy giveaways, and more!

Gatorland’s Gators, Ghosts, and Goblins is included with your regular park admission!

There’s Halloween fun for Everyone at this all-ages daytime Halloween event!

Children and adults can wear family-friendly costumes if they like. Nothing scary or gory, please – Bubba and Cooter are easily spooked.

Tickets are available at www.Gatorland.com or at Gatorland admissions.

And don’t forget Florida Residents save half off through November 1st. at Gatorland admissions.

A Petrified Forest

A Petrified Forrest Orlando On the Go in MCO

A Petrified Forest invited guests to venture into their feast with three different outdoor scare trails in the dark, haunted forest filled with terrifying beasts and nightmares.

You’ll want to plan for a night out as there are food trucks, live entertainment, and fun packed front yard activities.

On special Total Eclipse Nights – which require a signed waiver for anyone under 18 – monsters can even touch the guests.

Separately, Kid’s Day and Special Needs Nights will also take place for a milder experience.

Please keep in mind that all children under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

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Get Spooky and Save at ICON Park

If you’re looking for a wicked good time this October, you’ll absolutely want to visit ICON Park!

Family Savings at ICON Park

Until October 31st bring your little ballerina, pirate or princess out for a free ride on the signature attraction, The Wheel.

ICON is offering complimentary tickets to The Wheel for kids 12 and under who are dressed up in costumes, while their family members riding along will receive 50 percent off their tickets to The Wheel (up to four tickets).

More fun at The Wheel

To set the scene on the 400-foot observation wheel, ICON Park has curated a fun, Halloween-inspired playlist to play in the private capsules.

A free ghoulish glowing light show will take place on The Lawn each night, with a show at 8 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and shows at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Watch as The Wheel’s 64,000 LED lights dance to the spooky soundtrack during a 10-minute production.

On the Go in the Parks: February 4-6, 2022

Sugar Ray: Saturday, February 5, 2022 @ 8:30 pm

HOLLYWOOD NIGHTS: THE BOB SEGER EXPERIENCE ~ FEBRUARY 1 – 6

Florida Resident Savings On the Go in the Parks

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Dragons & Fairies at Leu Gardens

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On the Go in MCO: Wild Holiday Fun

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Don’t forget you can keep up with us as we are On the Go in the Parks and more by following @onthegoinmco on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube!

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Make sure to catch the latest theme park happenings tonight at 6:39 pm during Orlando’s News and Talk with Joe Kelley on WDBO!

On the Go in the Parks: November 19-21, 2021

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The Best way to Play – Buy a 2022 Aquatica Orlando Fun Card and get the rest of 2021 FREE!

Make sure to by follow @onthegoinmco on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube for even more theme park news and more!

On the Go in MCO: Spooky, Kooky, and Eerie Local Halloween Fun

Family Savings at ICON Park

More fun at The Wheel

Find even more Halloween fun by following @onthegoinmco on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube!