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ICON Park hosts variety of Halloween happenings

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ORLANDO, Fla. – The spookiest time of the year is almost here and ICON Park is ready to celebrate with a variety of Halloween happenings now through the holiday.
Free and discounted tickets
From Oct. 22 to 31, bring your little princess, astronaut or cowboy out to ICON Park and they can ride The Wheel for free, plus the whole family can get 50 percent off the attraction as well (up to five tickets). Kids must be 12 and under and dressed up in their costumes to be eligible for the deal.
On Oct. 29 during ICON Park’s trick-or-treating event, kids 12 and under dressed up in their costumes can also get free ride on the Carousel on The Promenade.
Halloween light show on The Wheel
ICON Park is bringing back its popular Halloween light show. Gather on The Lawn and watch as The Wheel’s 64,000 LED lights dance to the spooky soundtrack during a 10-minute production. Show schedule:
  • Friday, Oct. 28 at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.
  • Saturday, Oct. 29 at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.
  • Sunday, Oct. 30 at 8 p.m.
  • Monday, Oct. 31 at 8 p.m.
Trick-or-treating fun
From 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 29, dress up in your costume and head over to ICON Park for trick-or-treating fun. Get all treats and no tricks at participating locations like The Wheelhouse, Museum of Illusions, Brother Jimmy’s Sloppy Joe’s, Tapa Toro, Tin Roof, In The Game and Ole Red.
Specialty drinks
While the kiddos are having a blast, mom and dad can sip on delicious spirits. The Wheelhouse Bar, The Lawn Bar and Sky Bar are offering a variety of specialty drinks from Oct. 22 to 31, including:
  • Shark Attack
  • Smashin Pumpkins
  • Columbian Candy Corn
  • Black Magic Margaret’s
  • The Apple of My Eye
ICON Park is at the center of the new 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.
To learn more about ICON Park, visit https://iconparkorlando.com.

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BOGO Orlando Auto Museum passes for Father’s Day

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ORLANDO, Fla. — Wondering what to get your car-obsessed or movie-buff Dad for Father’s Day? Gift him an experience any dad would love with a trip to Orlando Auto Museum.
With over 2,000 vehicles worth over $200 million and plenty of exciting attractions all under one roof, Dezerland Action Park Orlando is the ultimate Father’s Day destination in Central Florida.
On Sunday, June 18, guests can take advantage of buy-one-get-one-free passes to the Orlando Auto Museum. Dad will love exploring the country’s largest auto museum to discover vehicles from a variety of decades and countries around the world, learning about military vehicles used in combat and snapping family photos with vehicles made famous by television and movies.
After experiencing the Orlando Auto Museum, families can take Dad around Dezerland Action Park Orlando for more family fun. Florida’s largest indoor attraction is home to the state’s longest indoor karting track with four skill and speed levels, a boutique bowling alley, VR Arena, Laser Tag Maze and more.
Guests can also enjoy a meal from a variety of cuisines in Dezerland Action Park’s food hall, unlimited cereal for $5 at MILK The House of Cereal and custom soda creations at Sodasquatch.
Entrance to the Orlando Auto Museum and Dezerland Action Park’s attractions must be purchased separately.

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ICON Park to host 5th annual Sip n’ Savor

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ORLANDO, Fla. (April 7, 2023) – Get the ultimate taste of spring at ICON Park’s 5th annual Sip n’ Savor.
From noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 30, guests can join the big outdoor party in the heart of the Orlando Entertainment District with live entertainment, dishes from ICON Park’s famous restaurants and a variety of craft brews, wines, hard seltzers and even moonshine.
With an affordable ticket for adults and children, combined with free parking and discounts to attractions on the day of the celebration, this event is part of ICON Park’s continued commitment to providing meaningful value to local families and visitors alike.
The Sip n’ Savor pass offers access to a private party on The Lawn and includes:
  • Complimentary beer tastings
  • Complimentary wine tastings
  • Samples of hard seltzers, craft beers and moonshine
  • Tasty bites from 11 restaurants ranging in international cuisine from Spain and Mexico to Southern comfort and North Carolina BBQ
  • Brother Jimmy’s
  • Tapa Toro
  • Uncle Julio’s Orlando
  • Tin Roof
  • Blake Shelton’s Ole Red
  • Gordon Ramsay Fish & Chips
  • Sloppy Joe’s Orlando
  • Sugar Factory
  • Buffalo Wild Wings
  • Shake Shack
  • The Wheelhouse Market Food Hall
  • Major discounts on attractions at ICON Park to continue the fun, including 50 percent off tickets to The Wheel
A portion of proceeds from the Sip n’ Savor event will be donated to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Florida, as it creates a “home away from home” for families whose children are hospitalized in Orlando.
Passes purchased in advance are just $39 for adults and $9.99 for children ages 3 to 12. Guests must be 21+ to consume alcohol.

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Spring Break 2023 Traffic To Jump By Nearly A Million Passengers At Orlando International Airport

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ORLANDO, FL.- The busiest travel time of the entire year is now at Orlando International Airport (MCO), Spring Break 2023. Starting tomorrow, March 4th MCO is expecting approximately 7.3 million passengers during the 46-day travel period that runs until April 18th. This represents an anticipated 13 percent increase over last year or nearly 1 million more travelers.

Based on pre-spring break traffic numbers, MCO is prepared at any point during this window to set an all-time daily record for the number of passengers at Orlando International during a 24-hour period.

The current daily travel record at MCO is 90,804 departures set in March 2019, just prior to the start of the pandemic. However, recently records have been falling and four of the top ten busiest days in airport history were set in February of this year. The second busiest day ever at MCO was set last weekend with 89,863 departures.

Adding to the increase in traffic is the addition of service from Lynx, Breeze, Avelo, Southwest and Spirit Airlines at MCO.

Predicted Top Ten Busiest Spring Break Travel Days 2023*
1.Saturday, March 25172,929
2.Saturday, March 18172,833
3.Saturday, April 1172,449
4.Saturday, March 11171,959
5.Saturday, April 8169,398
6.Sunday, April 2165,683
7.Sunday, March 19165,654
8Sunday, March 26165,049
9.Sunday, March 12164,953
10.Easter Sunday, April 9163,289

Top 5 Spring Break Travel Tips:
1. Travelers should allow plenty of time to park, check baggage and go through security processing.
2. Pack as lightly as possible.
3. Do NOT pack firearms or weapons in your carry-on luggage.
4. Print or download your boarding pass prior to arriving at the airport.
5. Pack your patience.

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