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ATTRACTIONS:  

Universal Orlando Resort announced an all-new indoor thrill coaster coming to Dark Universe at Universal Epic Universe. Inspired by the Universal Monsters franchise, the attraction will be located next to Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment, with construction already underway. The resort also shared several upcoming additions for 2027, including Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift, a new Jurassic Park restaurant, and Luke Combs’ Category 10 at Universal CityWalk.

DINING & NIGHTLIFE:

Pacchioni’s Cheesesteaks & Pizza will bring its globally inspired cheesesteaks and inventive pizza menu to College Park in early December. The restaurant will take over the former Pizza Bruno storefront, marking its first brick-and-mortar location.

Miracle on Orange, the Christmas-themed pop-up bar, returns to The Courtesy in Winter Park through Jan. 2, featuring over-the-top holiday decor, themed glassware and a menu of festive cocktails, including several new creations for the season.

MAVI Turkish & Aegean Kitchen + Bar will open in downtown Orlando’s South Eola District. The menu will feature shareable meze, fresh lavash, charcoal-grilled meats, seafood and Turkish specialties.

EVENTS & FESTIVALS:  

Cosmic Concerts at Orlando Science Center returns Nov. 14 with the premieres of the new “Rush 2112” and “Metallica” laser light shows alongside fan-favorite “Laser Beatles,” combining high-energy laser visuals with 30,000 watts of audio in the Dome by Dr. Phillips Charities.

Frontyard Holiday Festival returns to The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts from Nov. 27 – Dec. 31, bringing free holiday entertainment to downtown Orlando with live performances by The Frontmen, Maggie Rose, Michael Cavanaugh and Emmaline, along with outdoor movies, Santa experiences, snowfall, fire pits, festive food and drinks, and more.

LEGO NINJAGO Weekends will return to LEGOLAND Florida Resort, expanding to 12 select dates Jan. 16 – Feb. 15, 2027, featuring interactive ninja challenges, character meet-and-greets and family-friendly entertainment.

TRANSPORTATION

SunRail and the Orlando Magic will team up again for the 2026-27 season, offering free round-trip train rides to fans attending weekday home games at the Kia Center with a valid game ticket.