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Universal Orlando will temporarily close the long-running Horror Make‑Up Show on May 12 for a reimagining; passholders get limited reserved seating May 4–10.
Walt Disney World set Mickey’s Not‑So‑Scary Halloween Party for Aug. 7–Oct. 31 with 38 nights, a new Stitch dance party, and tickets going on sale in May.
The 29th Leesburg Bikefest runs April 24–26 with major headliners and six‑figure attendance expected. City officials have moved to outsource alcohol sales after recent shortfalls.
Blue Man Group returns to Orlando on May 1 with a custom-built theater at ICON Park. The resident show mixes classic routines with new material created for the city.
A scaled-down Sorcerer Mickey hat is now visible at Disney's Hollywood Studios, previewing the Walt Disney Studios courtyard set to open May 26. Details on what guests will find inside.
The Blue Angels headline the Cocoa Beach Air Dot Show on April 11–12, bringing high-speed demos, other military acts and busy beaches to the Space Coast. Expect heavy traffic and limited parking.
SeaWorld Orlando says its newest attraction will get a major redesign, WFTV reports. The park has not yet released a new opening date or full plans.
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is due back in early May with Rainbow Caverns and a reported drop in the minimum height — potentially letting more children ride.
A week of pre‑shows, pop‑ups and a $99 Thrill Pass will turn Orlando into Rolling Loud's RL Week ahead of the May festival.
A new pool hall called Fat Cats Billiards is moving into 306 W. Ardice Avenue in Eustis with 19 pool tables, a full bar and planned league play. The operator is targeting an early-May opening.
Thousands of players and fans head to Orlando April 3–5 for the Pokémon Regional Championships. Spectator badges are $20 and matches stream live on Twitch and YouTube.
Walt Disney World quietly rolled out an After 2 p.m. summer ticket (May 26–July 29) with 2‑ and 3‑day options that sharply cut per‑day costs but restrict morning access and some bookings.
After leaving Disney’s BoardWalk in April 2025, Jellyrolls says it will reopen minutes away in Orlando’s tourist district. The bar’s official site is collecting sign-ups ahead of a formal announcement.
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