The latest Orlando happenings updated weekly using information provided by partners and destination press releases. Stay up-to-date on Orlando's most recent announcements and openings from accommodations and attractions to restaurants and more.

 

ACCOMMODATIONS

  • Disney Lakeshore Lodge, a new Disney Vacation Club resort, will open at Walt Disney World Resort in summer 2027. Located on the shores of Bay Lake near Magic Kingdom Park, the nature-inspired resort will feature 967 themed accommodations, including studios, suites and multi-bedroom lake houses positioned along the waterfront; dining locations; and outdoor recreation areas with wet and dry play spaces, including climbing features, interactive water elements, a lazy river and a zero-entry pool.

ATTRACTIONS

  • Model Magical Movie Studios, a new attraction at Crayola Experience, will open this summer, inviting guests to shape, mold and design their own custom creature using Crayola Model Magic before watching it come to life on a personalized screen in an animated Crayola Crew episode.
  • Level99, an interactive social gaming experience, will open June 29 at Disney Springs. The space will bring challenge-based entertainment with physical and mental games designed for teams to explore and compete.
  • Universal Orlando Resort will debut “Universal Celestial Goodnight,” a new nighttime spectacular at Universal Epic Universe, beginning July 7. The nightly show, held in Celestial Park, will feature synchronized fountains, immersive lighting and a fireworks finale set to a high-energy musical score, paying tribute to the characters and adventures found within the park’s portals, including SUPER NINTENDO WORLD, How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic and Dark Universe.
  • Orlando Shakes announced its 2026–27 season, featuring a lineup of productions for both adults and family audiences, running Aug. 26 – May 9, 2027. The Shakes’ Signature Series will open with the musical Come From Away, followed by Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors, A Christmas Carol, The Mountaintop, As You Like It and Richard III. The Children’s Series will include Corduroy and If You Give a Mouse a Cookie.
  • Smithsonian Starstruck: An Immersive Experience, created by the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory in partnership with Fever, opened at The Florida Mall.  The new free-roam virtual reality attraction transports visitors from Earth’s observatories into the far reaches of the universe, aboard the world’s most powerful space telescopes.

DINING & NIGHTLIFE  

  • PopUp Bagels, the “Not Famous, but Known” bagel shop, opened in Winter Park, serving hot, whole bagels, and a rotating selection of schmears with new flavors available every week.
  • Millie’s Swedish Candy Company, an Orlando-born Swedish candy pop-up, will open its first brick-and-mortar shop in College Park on June 13. The shop features the viral Scandinavian sweets, including sour, chewy and fizzy candies in a “pick-and-mix” style candy experience.
  • Paper Kites, a new Korean-inspired pub concept from restaurateurs Jason and Sue Chin, will open in the Milk District by early 2027.
  • Daje Pinsa, a new fast-casual concept on South Orange Avenue, is set to open this fall. The pinseria will serve traditional pinsa, a light, airy dough made with a blend of flours and fermented for 72 hours, alongside a focus on authentic Italian flavors.

EVENTS & FESTIVALS

  • Hotspots Airbrush will host its official grand opening celebration at ICON Park Orlando on June 6. The free public event will feature live airbrush demonstrations, DJ entertainment, a photo booth, giveaways and exclusive opening day specials. The location specializes in hand-crafted airbrush designs on apparel, footwear, portraits and specialty items.
  • One Magical Weekend, one of the world’s largest LGBTQ+ music and entertainment festivals, returns to Orlando June 4-8 to kick off Pride Month. The multi-day celebration features 11 parties hosted across multiple venues with international DJs including the RED Party at House of Blues and a nighttime celebration at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon. The Sheraton Orlando Lake Buena Vista Resort will host a full property takeover, offering pool parties, after-hour events and entertainment throughout the weekend.
  • Bear Jamboree returns to the Crowne Plaza Orlando Lake Buena Vista for Orlando “Bear” Pride through June 8. Guests can celebrate with stand-up comedian Jessica Kirson, a Bearlicious dance party, Bearchella pool parties and more.
  • Girls in Wonderland returns to Orlando through June 7, bringing one of the nation’s premier music and lifestyle festivals for queer women to TownePlace Suites Orlando/ SpringHill Suites Orlando at Flamingo Crossings. The weekend includes daily live music, dance parties, pool parties, comedy shows, celebrity appearances and Kindred Pride’s Red Shirt Day Tradition.
  • The Pride Cup, an annual LGBTQ+ multi-sport tournament organized by the KindRED Pride Foundation, will be held in Orlando June 5-7. Athletes and allies from across the country will compete in basketball, soccer, volleyball, pickleball, golf, kickball, rugby, cornhole and the Rainbow Run 4.1k.
  • The Orlando Museum of Art will host “Art with Purpose,” a free event for LGBTQ+ youth and their families, friends and allies, on June 12. Guests can experience the power of art in a welcoming and inclusive space as they tour the museums galleries and explore powerful stories and works from OMA’s permanent collection before engaging in a reflective art-making workshop.
  • The annual Pulse Remembrance Ceremony will be hosted in downtown Orlando on June 12. The event will honor the 49 lives lost while also recognizing the enduring strength of the families, survivors, first responders and trauma teams who were forever changed on June 12, 2016. The evening of reflection will feature musical performances from local artists, the Orlando Gay Chorus and a special presentation by City of Orlando Poet Laureate Camara Gaither.
  • The Lionheart Music, Art and Wellness Festival will return for its second annual event at the Central Florida Fairgrounds on June 13. The festival supports domestic violence survivors with resources and a safe space for healing and features live performances including a diverse EDM lineup, art, workshops, on-site counselors, legal aides and more.
  • CityArts Retrospective: Celebrating 20 Years, a new exhibition honoring two decades of artistic innovation, community impact and cultural leadership, will debut at CityArts Orlando on June 18.
  • Lenox Ave will be presented at Judson’s Live in honor of Juneteenth on June 19-20. Set in the Harlem Renaissance and inspired by the poetry of Langston Hughes, this acclaimed musical production celebrates Black creativity, resilience and joy.
  • SeaWorld Orlando will celebrate Father’s Day Weekend with a special dining event at Shark’s Underwater Grill on June 20 and 21. For two days, guests can enjoy exclusive Father’s Day featured items layered into the full regular menu including a 32oz tomahawk steak, filet mignon, buffalo burger and more.
  • The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts will host Marcello Hernandez, the Saturday Night Live breakout comedian and Netflix stand-up star, on June 21 for two performances in the Walt Disney Theater.
  • SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium will host its Summer of Sharks event June 26 – Aug. 9 with shark encounters, daily educational talks and interactive experiences focused on conservation, plus optional add-ons including a shark-themed virtual reality experience and behind-the-scenes tour.
  • Opera Orlando announced its 2026 Summer Concert Series: No Tenors Allowed, a trio of intimate concerts held Aug. 16, 23 and 30 at the Orlando Museum of Art. The three-part series will offer a preview of the three leading ladies headlining Opera's 2026-27 season’s MainStage productions in Steinmetz Hall, paired with wine, bites and up-close experience of the power of the human voice.
  • LEGOLAND Florida Resort’s Brick-or-Treat Halloween celebration returns select dates Sept. 5 – Oct. 31 with a lineup of offerings including trick-or-treating, LEGO character meet-and-greets, themed entertainment throughout the park, Halloween-themed experiences, the Monster Skytacular drone show and more.

MEETINGS

  • Pet Alliance launched a public meeting space within its newest Orlando shelter building, inviting groups such as corporate teams, nonprofits, small businesses, startups and more to host in-person meetups in the 900-square-foot space that includes “cuddle time” with Pet Alliance adoptable pets, allowing guests to connect, collaborate, give back and de-stress.

TRANSPORTATION

  • ZIPAIR will offer nonstop passenger service between Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Tokyo’s Narita International Airport (NRT), with three additional charter flights scheduled for Aug. 8, 13 and 18. Bookings will be available mid-June.