Living in such close proximity to some of the most popular theme parks in the world can have its perks (sometimes). But…
By Orlando Weekly Staff
Just in time for spring break season, Legoland Florida has opened an attraction that lets you build, customize and race your own…
By Chelsea Zukowski
Florida has weirdness sprinkled throughout the state, but one of the quirkiest stretches just might be between Orlando and Tampa. Whether you're…
By Chloe Greenberg
SeaWorld's upcoming roller coaster Penguin Trek has launched into the early construction phases of its journey, and Orlando Weekly got a first…
In the heart of downtown Orlando, history was made at the iconic Cheyenne Saloon as Orlando City Soccer Club unveiled its new…
By J.D. Casto
Central Florida has long been a hub of tourism, largely thanks to one very special mouse-fueled world. But even before Disney World…
The halls of the Orange County Convention Center were bustling with a diverse cast of cosplayers last weekend at MegaCon 2024. These…
By Mauricio Murillo, Rick Martinez
Judson's Live, the new intimate performance venue at the Dr. Phillips Center, is set to open later this week and we got…
By Seth Kubersky
Universal Orlando Resort announced Tuesday the first official details about its newest endeavor: Epic Universe, a new theme park coming in 2025.…
By Alexandra Sullivan
It was perfect weather for a pirate parade over in Tampa Bay. Last Saturday, more than 300,000 mateys plundered Tampa's Bayshore Boulevard…
By Colin Wolf
Orlando has no shortage of activities and destinations for locals to enjoy. But that's no reason to ignore all the weird and…
Just about all of Florida’s major theme parks have new and updated attractions opening this year. From Disney World’s new The Little…
In my years as an entertainment journalist, I’ve been lucky enough to speak with more than my share of award-winning artists and…
Orlando's City Hall looms over its plaza like the radiator grill of a postwar Packard. Inside, the Terrace Gallery's solo exhibition by…
By Richard Reep
On nice days, artist Boy Kong will invite his sister, Tammy Truong, and his friend Hiep Nguyen over. They'll lay a blanket…
By Michael Cuglietta
Oh Nana, you do the strangest things! Grandma Party returned to Audubon Park on Sunday, bigger and weirder than ever. Sprawling over…
By Michael Lothrop, Matthew Moyer
'Tis the season to enjoy a slight chill in the Florida breeze and to get in all the festive feels while you…
The holidays are fast approaching, which means it's time to start cramming in all the festive fun you can between now and…
Florida’s coolest holiday attraction returns the week before Thanksgiving, and it brings back one of the most beloved Christmas movies of all…
One of the highlights of Florida Classic Weekend in Orlando every year has to be the Riding Big Car Show and party,…
By Matt Keller Lehman
We're probably not going to see any snow in Central Florida this season, which means we have to get our holiday feels…
Electric Daisy Carnival hit Orlando for its 12th year this weekend, and along with three days of live music and head-banging hordes,…
By Matthew Lehman
For yet another year, Electric Daisy Carnvial Orlando brought out the weird, wild and wonderful in everyone. The electronic dance music festival…
Common Threads is a wonderfully heavy experience. The conceptual themes of the art exhibit on view at the Casselberry Sculpture House move…
By Kyle Eagle
It doesn't take long living in Orlando to learn the essential tidbits and skills needed to thrive in the City Beautiful. There…
A scary good time was had by all on Saturday night at Thornton Park's Halloween Block Party. For a 10th year running,…
Spooky Empire, one of the area's largest horror conventions, returned to the Hyatt Regency Orlando last weekend for its 20th anniversary event.…
By Jamie Arena
Just in time for Halloween, a "Ghoulish Sanctuary" is now available for a vacation stay in Orlando. The Airbnb is themed after…
Florida’s coldest holiday attraction is already under construction at Gaylord Palms Resort in Kissimmee. The resort hotel’s beloved ICE experience returns on…
As always, Orlando showed up and showed out to the annual Come Out With Pride Parade. This year's event saw hundreds of…
By Matt Keller Lehman, Mauricio Murillo