The winter holiday season in Orlando is usually full of festivals and events celebrating Christmas and other holidays, but with the pandemic, the 2020 holiday season looks very different.
But there are still plenty of events to enjoy, and I’ve picked out the best ones (and the ones adhering to safety guidelines of masks and social distancing).
From ongoing events to limited time events, here are my picks for holiday events to enjoy this season:
If you’ve been thinking of gifting an annual pass to a local theme park or attraction to a loved one (or yourself), a staycation at a hotel/resort, or giving other local gifts like restaurant certificates, here are some great 2020 Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals you should be aware of.
Some deals run the entire weekend, some for one day only. They are marked when each deal is valid for purchase. And for more information on a deal, or to purchase, click the red link for each offer.
In 2020, Black Friday is November 27; Small Business Saturday is November 28; and Cyber Monday is November 30.
To help Central Florida get into seasonal mode, ICON Park is hosting The Santa Workshop Experience starting Friday, November 6, at 5pm.
For parents who are concerned about having to skip the classic pictures with Santa tradition this year, ICON Park and The Santa Workshop Experience have the perfect, socially-distanced solution.
Meet and take photos with Santa in a COVID-safe environment, take a spin in a holiday capsule on The Wheel, decorate cookies, and so much more, daily through Dec 24, 2020.
For all the details, read our preview.
To help better promote their offerings during the pandemic, several I-Drive businesses have banded together to form the Orlando Entertainment District.
As Orlando winds down the summer and prepares for its kids to go back to school, ICON Park announced it is offering discounted tickets for students and their parents to enjoy The Wheel.
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:
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:
In surprise announcements on their respective Facebook pages, Madame Tussauds and SEA LIFE Aquarium at ICON Park on I-Drive have announced they are reopening today.
Attendance must still be capped at 25% per COVID-19 reopening guidelines, and safety measures must be adhered to.
There is a lot of Central Florida foodie news to report on from reopenings to supporting our frontline and healthcare workers to virtual tastings.
Here is the news you need to know this week:
There’s a lot of Central Florida foodie news to report on from new collaborations and restaurants, to meal deals and closings.
Here is the news you need to know this week:
Even with the quarantine, there’s a lot of foodie and dining news happening around Central Florida right now.
Here is the news you need to know this week:
Orlando’s ICON Park will be hosting free Pro-Football Fan Nights this weekend, January 24 and 25, 2020.
Blake Shelton’s new Southern-style restaurant brand, Ole Red, finally has an opening date for its new Orlando location.
Three college bowl games are happening in Orlando, and ICON Park is celebrating the games and its fans with special light shows and deals, December 26-30, 2019.