We’re kicking off July 2020 with a lot of Central Florida foodie and dining news to report on, including new and reopened restaurants, some closings, menu changes, dining discounts, and more.
Here is the news you need to know this week:
Author: Michelle Snow
CitySurfing Orlando’s Picks For Celebrating The 4th Of July 2020 .. #4thofJuly #Fireworks #Grilling
In a normal year, there are many ways to celebrate the 4th of July here in Orlando and Central Florida, from theme park events to city-sponsored events, and everything in between.
But 2020 is proving to be anything but normal, and due to COVID-19 safety precautions many of our regular patriotic picks simply aren’t happening.
You don’t have to put off celebrating July 4th completely, though. I have scoured press releases and the internet, and here are our picks for celebrating this year’s holiday:
The Bourne Stuntacular to Grand Open at Universal Orlando June 30, 2020 with Sneak Peek Online June 29 .. #UniversalOrlando #BourneStuntacular #ThemeParkNews
Universal Orlando has announced June 30th as the grand opening for its newest attraction, The Bourne Stuntacular, and they’re celebrating with an online sneak peek tonight (June 29).
Florida Suspends Alcohol Consumption at Bars Again Due to COVID-19 .. #FloridaBars #DoYourPart
Friday afternoon, Halsey Beshears, the Secretary of Department of Business & Professional Regulation, announced Florida is once again suspending the consumption of alcohol at all bars statewide due to the Coronavirus.
Orange County Florida Launches New “Safer, Stronger, Together” Campaign for Businesses & Residents to Combat COVID-19 Spread .. #DoYourPartORL #VisitOrlando @OrangeCoFL
At yesterday’s annual State of the County address, Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings announced a new campaign the county has launched, called “Safer, Stronger, Together.”
The campaign seeks to further encourage business and resident participation in COVID-19 safety guidelines, and invites consumers to positively support businesses that adhere to strong, visible safe measures.
Walt Disney World to Give Magic Kingdom’s Splash Mountain New ‘The Princess and the Frog’ Theme .. #WaltDisneyWorld #SplashMountain #ThePrincessandtheFrog #Tiana
Disney Parks announced this week that they are giving the popular Splash Mountain ride at Magic Kingdom a new theme based on “The Princess and the Frog” animated movie.
ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex to Host ‘MLS is Back’ Tournament This Summer .. #WaltDisneyWorld #ESPN #WWoS #MLSisBack #Soccer
Major League Soccer will resume its 25th season with the “MLS is Back” Tournament at Walt Disney World’s ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex from July 8 to August 11.
Clubs will begin arriving in Orlando as early as June 24 for preseason training. Clubs that can conduct full team training in their markets pursuant to the league’s medical and testing protocols must arrive no later than seven days before their first match.
Walt Disney World Cancels Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party for 2020 .. #Disney #MNSSHP #Halloween
This week, Walt Disney World announced via the Disney Parks Blog that it has decided to cancel Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party for 2020.
The annual event is a separately ticketed special event taking place after dark on select nights prior to Halloween at Magic Kingdom.
CitySurfing Orlando’s Picks For Father’s Day 2020 .. #FathersDay #VisitOrlando #OrlandoRestaurants
So far the year has been pretty eventful, and it’s easy to lose track of days. But Father’s Day is this weekend, and if you still don’t have plans, I have some ideas for you to check out.
Here are CitySurfing Orlando’s picks for celebrating Father’s Day 2020 in the Orlando area:
Gatorland Offers Special Florida Resident Rates Through June 30, 2020 .. #Gatorland #FLResident
In honor of its recent reopening, Gatorland in Orlando is offering a special Florida resident rate of $14.99 for adults through June 30, 2020.
That’s a 50% savings off a single day adult admission.
Annual Pulse Remembrance Ceremony Goes Online for 2020 .. #PulseMemorial #PulseRemembrance #49Angels
June 12, 2020, marks the four year anniversary of the horrible Pulse tragedy, and due to current events, the annual Pulse Remembrance Ceremony will be held online this year.
Orlando Area Dining News Round-Up For June 8, 2020: Mia’s Italian Kitchen, Smoke & Donuts, Belanger Bagels, Mason Jar Provisions, And More .. #OrlandoFoodies #OrlandoRestaurants
We’re kicking off June 2020 with a lot of Central Florida foodie and dining news to report on this week, including new restaurants, some closings, free meals for hospitality workers, and more.
Here is the news you need to know this week:
NBA Board of Governors Approves 2019-20 Season Restart at Walt Disney World .. #NBA #WaltDisneyWorld #ESPN #WWoS
Last month we reported that the NBA was looking to restart its 2019-2020 season, and was in talks with Walt Disney World to host the games at its ESPN Wide World of Sports complex (WWoS).
This week, the NBA Board of Governors today approved a competitive format to restart the 2019-20 season with 22 teams returning to play and a tentative start date of Friday, July 31.
Wild Florida Celebrates Gator Week June 8-13, 2020 w/ Free Admission for Essential Workers .. #WildFlorida #GatorWeek
Wild Florida will hold its annual Gator Week June 8-13, 2020, and they are offering free admission to Essential Workers (first responders, healthcare workers and grocery store workers).
Even though many view alligators as fierce carnivores always on the hunt, that’s not actually the case.
Universal Orlando Opens to Public Today So Check Out These Photos From the Previews This Week .. #UniversalOrlando #Reopening
After a few days of team member and passholder previews, Universal Orlando is opening its three parks to the public today, June 5.
Thanks to Angie at UniversalParents.com, we have photos of the safety measures and signage you can expect to find as you enjoy Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure, Volcano Bay, and CityWalk.