In this edition of the Orlando Media Newsletter, explore the many ways to honor fathers on their special day and delve into the rich Black history of Orlando while commemorating the significance of Juneteenth. 

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Celebrate Father’s Day in Orlando with activities tailored to every type of dad, ensuring a day he won't soon forget. 

  • For the adventurous dad, Orlando is a playground of thrilling possibilities. Take him on an exhilarating zip line adventure, soaring through the treetops on the Screamin’ Gator Zipline at Gatorland, or embark on a scenic kayaking trip with Get Up & Go Kayaking, exploring the picturesque waterways of Orlando. For an off-road adrenaline rush, Revolution Adventures offers thrilling experiences that will push his limits. And to truly immerse him in the wild side of Florida, an airboat ride at Wild Florida will have him marveling at the beauty of the Florida Everglades headwaters. 

  • Sports enthusiast dads can play a few matches of tennis at the renowned USTA National Campus, where he can showcase his skills on world-class courts, or enjoy a round of golf at one of Orlando's expertly crafted greens, designed by iconic players and renowned course architects. 

  • Dads who appreciate history, pop culture or out-of-this-world discoveries will love a journey through time at the Winter Garden Heritage Museum, where he can uncover the fascinating stories that shaped the region. If he's a car enthusiast, the Orlando Auto Museum at Dezerland Park showcases an impressive collection of classic automobiles and cars from Hollywood movies. And for the ultimate space-themed adventure, a visit to the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex will ignite his imagination as he explores the wonders of space exploration. 

  • Foodie dads will appreciate the special Father's Day menus at multiple restaurants throughout Orlando, like Tapa Toro Tapas Bar & Paella Pit at ICON Park, offering rich and vibrant flavors of Spanish cuisine, or delicious eats and craft beers at City Works Eatery & Pour House in Disney Springs.  

  • Orlando theme parks, attractions and hotels have special offers this Father’s Day and all throughout summer. Learn more about exclusive savings at VisitOrlando.com/Offers. For more ways to celebrate Dad in Orlando, check out Visit Orlando’s Father’s Day blog. 

Celebrate Juneteenth in Orlando, a diverse, welcoming and inclusive community. Locals and visitors of all backgrounds and cultures can commemorate the emancipation of enslaved African Americans and the ongoing pursuit of equality. Here are some ways to observe Juneteenth in Orlando: 

  • Explore historic Eatonville, known as the “town that freedom built.” This historic town is one of the oldest incorporated African American municipalities in the United States. While visiting, stop by the Zora Neale Hurston Museum and the Wells’Built Museum to learn more about how the historic town came to be. 

  • Indulge in diverse cuisines at Black-owned eateries throughout the destination, like The District GastroBar in Downtown Orlando, Selam Ethiopian & Eritrean Cuisine, recommended by the MICHELIN Guide, near SeaWorld Orlando, or the award-winning Sister Honey’s Bakery in downtown Orlando’s SoDo District. 

  • Discover Orlando’s rich African American history and cultural influences at destinations like Parramore, one of the oldest African American neighborhoods; the Hannibal Square Historic District, celebrating the contributions of Orlando’s African American community; and Eatonville, famously depicted in Zora Neale Hurston’s Their Eyes Were Watching God.  

  • Celebrate #OrlandoForAll with lively events throughout Orlando, like 1887 Juneteenth Weekend in Eatonville, Juneteenth 407 Weekend in Downtown Orlando’s historic Parramore neighborhood, Juneteenth in Winter Park: Jazz & Jubilee A Night Under the Stars in Hannibal Square, among others.  

  • To discover more ways to celebrate Juneteenth in Orlando, check out Visit Orlando’s Juneteenth Celebrations blog.
     

What’s New and Upcoming Around Orlando 

  • Walt Disney World will offer an all-new, limited time meet-and-greet opportunity with Ariel at Disney’s Hollywood Studios this summer timed with the live action debut of “The Little Mermaid” film. 

  • Aquatica Orlando opened its new water adventure, Turi’s Kid Cove, with water bobbles, tipping buckets, watering palms and a kid-sized wave slide. 

  • Ripley’s Mirror Maze, a new attraction offering visitors an adventure filled with mirrored rooms and winding hallways, has opened next to Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Orlando.  

  • Orlando is taking the dining and entertainment scene to new heights this summer, offering a range of exciting experiences that will captivate visitors and locals alike. From the immersive Pirate’s Dinner Adventure – featuring the limited time plot twist, dubbed “The Lost Ruby”, showing through Sept. 4; – to the “Breakfast with Peppa” character dining experience debuting at Peppa Pig Theme Park select weekends starting June 9; to an all-new, immersive teatime experience at Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition beginning June 11, Orlando continues to innovate, offering visitors a summer of excitement and discovery. 

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Did You Know? 

Orlando was named 2023's 2nd best city for staycations in a recent study from the personal finance outlet WalletHub.com. The study compared more than 180 cities across 42 key metrics, with data ranging from parks per capita to restaurant-meal costs. 

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