In this edition of the Orlando Media Newsletter, check out some of the scariest adult-oriented Halloween events across the destination, expect big headliners when Electric Daisy Carnival 2023 returns, and get in the game with NCAA games and the NFL Pro Bowl. Games upon their return to Orlando stadiums.
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While the Capital of Halloween Holidays offers countless family-friendly thrills for the whole family, visitors to Orlando will discover a darker side filled with heart-pounding excitement for horror fanatics. Here are some of the the scariest events for adults coming this Halloween season.
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In theme parks, Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando Resort at Universal Studios Florida (through November 4) returns for a record 48 nights with 10 new movie-quality haunted houses; while Howl-O-Cry at SeaWorld Orlando (select nights through October 31) returns with fully immersive scares featuring spooky haunted houses, scare zones and an electrifying live show.
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For Halloween fun all year round, Office presents Possession at Haddon Heights, a paranormal-themed escape room that requires guests to confront an evil entity in an abandoned school; while Halloween-themed bar Cocktails & Screams in downtown Orlando features live music and an extensive list of creative cocktails. On Sundays this fall, guests can attend the Cereal Killer Brunch and the HallowEMO Night event on Halloween, featuring new cocktails and entertainment.
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Spooky Halloween shows take place throughout Orlando, including Phantasmagoria XIV: “Tales of the Undead» (October 26 – 28) at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts; Martini Theaterthe Annual Halloween Revue (until October 31), an interactive dinner show featuring lyrical pole dancers, comedians, magicians and jugglers; “Nosferatu” (September 15 – November 5, 2023) at Renaissance Theater Companya 90-minute revisited horror experience for adults only, followed by an evening at the Vampire nightclub “VBar”.
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The haunting outdoor attractions will also feature events aimed at older audiences: Harry P. Leu Gardens will host the new Haunting nights (now through October 31) – a clever, elevated immersive Halloween event featuring thrilling surprises for guests ages 13 and up; while Scream n’ Stream Drive-Thru Halloween Experience returns with seven gruesome zones to traverse with monsters, music, lighting and special effects.
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For a more artistic Halloween experience, adults will enjoy the Orlando Museum of Art. Until death brings us a party: a cocktail evening on the Day of the Dead (October 28), featuring an evening filled with art, music, specialty tequila and mezcal cocktails, light bites, traditional Mexican dance performances and more.
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Electric Daisy Festival (EDC) returns to Orlando with three action-packed days filled with life, love, art and music November 10-12 at Tinker Field. Featuring five technology-filled stages, three-dimensional superstructures, colorful glow-in-the-dark environments and more, EDC Orlando will feature an impressive lineup of performances from Zedd, Alesso, Alison Wonderland, the Chainsmokers and other artists. Festival-goers will also be able to enjoy pre- and after-parties taking place throughout downtown Orlando from November 9-12.
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College and professional sports fans can see one of several NCAA football games and NFL Pro Bowl games as they return to the stadiums in Orlando.
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The 2023 Florida Blue Florida Classic will bring the Bethune-Cookman University Wildcats and FAMU Rattlesnakes head to head for one of the nation’s greatest football rivalries on Saturday, November 18, at Camping World Stadium.
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For the 34th year, the 2023 Pop-Tarts Bowl will feature the top selection from the Atlantic Coast Conference (including Notre Dame) and the second-ranked selection from the Big 12 outside of the CFP Series on Thursday, December 28.
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Watch the top teams from the Southeastern Conference and Big Ten Conference take the field for the 2024 Cheeze-It Citrus Bowl – the seventh oldest collegiate bowl game in the country – on Monday, January 1, 2024.
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The nation’s premier college football all-star game, the Hula Bowl, returns to the home of the UCF Knights at FBC Mortgage Stadium on January 13, 2024. One hundred of the best senior athletes will be selected to play in the Hula Bowl. based on their potential to be part of a professional football team.
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The 2024 NFL Pro Bowl Games return to Camping World Stadium for AFC vs. NFC competition. Here, 88 of the league’s best players will showcase their football and non-football skills in unique competitions and create action-packed flag football games at Camping World Stadium on Sunday, February 4, 2024.
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Additionally, sports fans can celebrate the Magic of Orlando as they officially announce the 35th season in franchise history when they take on the Houston Rockets at the Amway Center this month. In honor of this milestone, the Magic hosted a celebratory event at the Amway Center, unveiling a new uniform and court for the 2023-24 season.
What’s new and upcoming around Orlando
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Light line began service to Orlando International Airport (MCO) connecting Orlando and South Florida (Miami, Aventura, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton and West Palm Beach) with inaugural routes last month. And now, alongside the increase in the number of weekly journeys, Brightline and Mears Transport announced a new partnership to help connect travelers between Brightline Orlando Station and various Orlando area destinations in partnership with Orlando Health. The new Brightline+ Shared Connect Shuttle and Luxury Private Ride powered by Mears will integrate the Mears Transportation fleet with Brightline’s innovative door-to-door reservation service, allowing customers to effortlessly extend their trip by booking transportation to and from the Brightline station at Orlando International Airport.
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Big chickena chicken chain owned by NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal, will open in the SODO neighborhood in late 2023. The restaurant will feature some of the star’s favorite homemade dishes and its namesake dish, The Shaq Attack, a sandwich / crispy chicken topped with pepper jack cheese, jalapeno slaw and spicy chipotle barbecue sauce.
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Caribe Royale Orlando Resort will inaugurate its brand new sports-focused facility, Club Stadiumin January 2024. The two-story, 500-seat sports bar area is an interactive and immersive sports entertainment destination featuring eight professional-level sports simulators, two bars, two 165-inch XHD projection screens and a 110-foot ribbon of long. display television.
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Exploria StadiumThe new “Orlando Made” local food and beverage offering will expand with the addition of 13 new local vendors to the program. Football fans can find these deals at various locations throughout the venue or as part of the “Orlando Made” rotating cart. New vendors include Dexter Birdland, SusHi Eatstation, Cholo Dogs, NOSH, Norma’s Italian Eatery, Pattie Lou’s Donuts, Chill in Tacos and Fortuna Bakery. The new additions join five previously announced permanent concession stands, including 4Rivers Smokehouse, Black Rooster Taqueria, Harrell’s Hot Dogs, Teak Neighborhood Grill and The COOP by 4Rivers.
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